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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. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! ASUS M32BC/M52BC 13 The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! ASUS M32BC/M52BC 13 The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.
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Front panel M32BC ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. Power button. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ... can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.
Front panel M32BC ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. Power button. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ... can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.
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Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 15 Optical disk drive bay (empty). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. USB 3.0 ports. Supports Secure DigitalTM (SD) / Secure DigitalTM High Capacity (SDHC)/ ...
Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 15 Optical disk drive bay (empty). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. USB 3.0 ports. Supports Secure DigitalTM (SD) / Secure DigitalTM High Capacity (SDHC)/ ...
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... OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M32BC/M52BC 17 Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. In a 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio...
... OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M32BC/M52BC 17 Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. In a 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio...
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...; To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power ... discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this manual for details. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 19...
...; To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power ... discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this manual for details. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 19...
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Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 21 For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3. Power button Power button M32BC M52BC 4.
Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 21 For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3. Power button Power button M32BC M52BC 4.
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To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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. Front panel Rear panel M32BC M52BC ASUS M32BC/M52BC 23 The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer.
To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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. Front panel Rear panel M32BC M52BC ASUS M32BC/M52BC 23 The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer.
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... message. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 29 ENGLISH 3.
... message. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 29 ENGLISH 3.
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ASUS M32BC/M52BC 31 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, ...
ASUS M32BC/M52BC 31 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, ...
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... corner of the following to open the Computer screen. 2. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 33
... corner of the following to open the Computer screen. 2. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 33
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Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 35 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. Modem ...
Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 35 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. Modem ...
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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. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. and click Open Network and 3. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon Sharing Center. 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. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. and click Open Network and 3. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon Sharing Center. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 37
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Click Connect. 11. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 39 Enter your service provider. 4. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Enter your ...
Click Connect. 11. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 39 Enter your service provider. 4. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Enter your ...
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...: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Then press the Power button to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on . Refer to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard ... if the Power Supply Unit is not responding, press and hold the Power button until the computer shuts down. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 41 I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless...
...: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Then press the Power button to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on . Refer to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard ... if the Power Supply Unit is not responding, press and hold the Power button until the computer shuts down. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 41 I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless...
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... computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 43 On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Start screen. I want to...
... computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 43 On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Start screen. I want to...
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...; Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the front panel to your computer. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 45 Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Ensure that the power cord is...
...; Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the front panel to your computer. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 45 Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Ensure that the power cord is...
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...8226; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or... headphone is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to ...freezes. Memory module problems There is set to your computer. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 47
...8226; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or... headphone is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to ...freezes. Memory module problems There is set to your computer. ASUS M32BC/M52BC 47