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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV 27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive 31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 33 Wireless connection (on selected... only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 47 Using Windows® 7 desktop 48
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV 27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive 31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 33 Wireless connection (on selected... only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 47 Using Windows® 7 desktop 48
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... Windows® 8.1 lock screen 55 Using the Windows® UI 56 Working with Windows® apps 59 Other keyboard shortcuts 64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup 66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the...
... Windows® 8.1 lock screen 55 Using the Windows® UI 56 Working with Windows® apps 59 Other keyboard shortcuts 64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup 66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the...
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... not try to dirty or dusty environments. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. •... circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO ...
... not try to dirty or dusty environments. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. •... circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO ...
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...note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components... when trying to help you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used...
...note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components... when trying to help you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
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Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M31AD and M51AD Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Front panel M31AD ASUS M31AD and M51AD 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS M31AD and M51AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M31AD and M51AD Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Front panel M31AD ASUS M31AD and M51AD 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS M31AD and M51AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
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... is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the side speakers in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M31AD: • 110~120Vac / 220~240Vac, 8.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz •... In a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS M31AD and M51AD 15 Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. Microphone port (pink). ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this port ...
... is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the side speakers in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M31AD: • 110~120Vac / 220~240Vac, 8.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz •... In a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Side Speaker Out port (gray). ASUS M31AD and M51AD 15 Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. Microphone port (pink). ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this port ...
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Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer ON: 1. M31AD M51AD Power button Power button 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer ON: 1. M31AD M51AD Power button Power button 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
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Front panel M31AD Rear panel M31AD / M51AD ASUS M31AD and M51AD M51AD For details, refer to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 21 The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
Front panel M31AD Rear panel M31AD / M51AD ASUS M31AD and M51AD M51AD For details, refer to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 21 The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic M31AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic M31AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
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... computer. Setting up multiple displays: 1. Turn off your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your...
... computer. Setting up multiple displays: 1. Turn off your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your...
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... turn the top of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 29 This section provides... you with your eye level so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop...strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚...
... turn the top of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 29 This section provides... you with your eye level so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop...strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚...
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... icon on the Computer screen. 3. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. The built-in memory card reader on the Start screen's thumbnail. Never...
... icon on the Computer screen. 3. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. The built-in memory card reader on the Start screen's thumbnail. Never...
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...Computer screen. 2. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 31 While the system is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc ... Windows® 8.1, hover your system is NOT enabled in your computer, to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on an optical ...
...Computer screen. 2. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 31 While the system is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc ... Windows® 8.1, hover your system is NOT enabled in your computer, to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on an optical ...
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... on the Start screen from the section Working with your HDTV. For details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. b) From the Control Panel, click...On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Start screen. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 39 I want to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on your files, and click Get Started. ? To use Windows®...
... on the Start screen from the section Working with your HDTV. For details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. b) From the Control Panel, click...On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Start screen. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 39 I want to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on your files, and click Get Started. ? To use Windows®...
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... panel. • Check if your speak is connected to adjust the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
... panel. • Check if your speak is connected to adjust the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
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... too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The BIOS settings have been changed. Action It is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is ... Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 44 Chapter 5: ...
... too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The BIOS settings have been changed. Action It is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is ... Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 44 Chapter 5: ...