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... device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 28 Connecting an HDTV...30 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 31 Using the memory card reader 32 Using the optical drive...33 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...35 Wi-Fi connection (on... time...51 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...51 Using the Windows® UI...52 Working with Windows® apps...55 Other keyboard shortcuts...60 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...61 3
... device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 28 Connecting an HDTV...30 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 31 Using the memory card reader 32 Using the optical drive...33 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...35 Wi-Fi connection (on... time...51 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...51 Using the Windows® UI...52 Working with Windows® apps...55 Other keyboard shortcuts...60 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...61 3
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Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 61 Entering the BIOS Setup...62 Recovering your system...63 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...66 4
Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 61 Entering the BIOS Setup...62 Recovering your system...63 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...66 4
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... with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to cause cancer, birth defects, and other body parts away from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or...or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other reproductive harm. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Wash hands after handling. 9 DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Hazardous moving parts...
... with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to cause cancer, birth defects, and other body parts away from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or...or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other reproductive harm. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Wash hands after handling. 9 DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Hazardous moving parts...
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... a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program...
... a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) • 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. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 13 The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 13 The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.
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Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Power button Power button M32BC M52BC 4. Turn on your computer. Turn your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. For details on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 21 Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Power button Power button M32BC M52BC 4. Turn on your computer. Turn your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. For details on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 21 Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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Front panel Rear panel M32BC M52BC ASUS M32BC/M52BC 23 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. 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 both 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 Rear panel M32BC M52BC ASUS M32BC/M52BC 23 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. 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 both 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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... data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. From the Start screen, click Desktop to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3.... Connecting Headphone and Mic M32BC 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Click from your computer Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel ...
... data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. From the Start screen, click Desktop to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3.... Connecting Headphone and Mic M32BC 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Click from your computer Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel ...
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...the primary display has display during POST. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your computer M32BC M52BC For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display,...computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Connect the two monitors to connect...
...the primary display has display during POST. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your computer M32BC M52BC For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display,...computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Connect the two monitors to connect...
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... Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 29 Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the Start screen from the Start screen. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) Right...
... Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 29 Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the Start screen from the Start screen. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) Right...
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...glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 31 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and... fully enjoying your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your eye level so...
...glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 31 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and... fully enjoying your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your eye level so...
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... the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 32 Chapter 3: Using your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to store digital picture or media files. ENGLISH Using the...that it . • Each card slot has its own drive icon which is NOT enabled in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in one time. 2. To use each...
... the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. 32 Chapter 3: Using your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to store digital picture or media files. ENGLISH Using the...that it . • Each card slot has its own drive icon which is NOT enabled in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in one time. 2. To use each...
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...While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop 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 to open the tray. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 33 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting ...
...While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop 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 to open the tray. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 33 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting ...
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From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon Sharing Center. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 37 ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. and click Open Network and 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5.
From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon Sharing Center. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 37 ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. and click Open Network and 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5.
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... to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or ...undo changes to your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS M32BC...
... to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or ...undo changes to your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS M32BC...
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ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working ...
ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working ...
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... the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. in use. The system temperature is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try... on the computer. The fan slows down after turning on . There is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the...
... the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. in use. The system temperature is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try... on the computer. The fan slows down after turning on . There is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the...
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ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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... this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then ...minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities.
... this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then ...minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities.