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...11 Setting up your computer...16 Turning your computer ON...19 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows®...
...11 Setting up your computer...16 Turning your computer ON...19 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows®...
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... and Support 52 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...53 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...53 Using the Windows® UI...54 Working with Windows® apps...57 Other keyboard shortcuts...62 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...63 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 63 Entering the BIOS Setup...64 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 65 Configuring the screen resolution settings 66 Configuring the Internet connection settings 67 Recovering your system...76 ASUS contact information ASUS...
... and Support 52 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...53 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...53 Using the Windows® UI...54 Working with Windows® apps...57 Other keyboard shortcuts...62 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...63 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 63 Entering the BIOS Setup...64 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 65 Configuring the screen resolution settings 66 Configuring the Internet connection settings 67 Recovering your system...76 ASUS contact information ASUS...
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... cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of explosion if battery is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to the manufacturer's instructions. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling...
... cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of explosion if battery is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to the manufacturer's instructions. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling...
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... 1: Getting started Microphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. There is an optical disk drive in this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Memory Stick™ (MS) / Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro) / MultiMediaCard (MMC) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / xD-Picture (XD) card slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner...
... 1: Getting started Microphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. There is an optical disk drive in this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Memory Stick™ (MS) / Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro) / MultiMediaCard (MMC) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / xD-Picture (XD) card slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner...
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... USB 3.0 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for a faster and better performance from your computer. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.0 ports. Supported by ASUS Audio...
... USB 3.0 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for a faster and better performance from your computer. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.0 ports. Supported by ASUS Audio...
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... audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. These vents allow air ventilation. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS WLAN Card...
... audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. These vents allow air ventilation. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS WLAN Card...
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... your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your desktop PC. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to your computer. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different...
... your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your desktop PC. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to your computer. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different...
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... ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 17 To connect an external monitor using...
... ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 17 To connect an external monitor using...
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... the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you want to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power...
... the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you want to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power...
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... the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? On Windows® 8.1, hover your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is displayed as . Right-click , then click...
... the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? On Windows® 8.1, hover your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is displayed as . Right-click , then click...
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... unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 39 Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not...
... unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 39 Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not...
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... work, contact the ASUS service center. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Contact your computer. Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Signal cable problems Action • Connect...
... work, contact the ASUS service center. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Contact your computer. Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Signal cable problems Action • Connect...
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... softwares are running. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to the wrong port. Memory module problems There is connected to multi-channel. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . The front and back audio ports do not work . The system often hangs or freezes. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 41 Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to...
... softwares are running. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to the wrong port. Memory module problems There is connected to multi-channel. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . The front and back audio ports do not work . The system often hangs or freezes. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 41 Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to...
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... is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card...
... is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card...
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... now start using your computer on. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your Windows® 7 operating system. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then...
... now start using your computer on. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your Windows® 7 operating system. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then...
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... activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Key in your location. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 52 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Key in a password and confirm...
... activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Key in your location. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 52 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Key in a password and confirm...
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... change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...
... change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...
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... problems with the recovery process. About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to a partition screen, click . 4. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition...
... problems with the recovery process. About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to a partition screen, click . 4. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition...
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... option. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during bootup. 2. Windows® 8.1 Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your important data before the system recovery. 5. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to back up before using this notice from the ASUS Support site at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press during the recovery...
... option. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during bootup. 2. Windows® 8.1 Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your important data before the system recovery. 5. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. 5. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to back up before using this notice from the ASUS Support site at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press during the recovery...
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... a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your important data. 78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Press during the process. All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. ENGLISH To reset your PC by using this to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive...
... a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your important data. 78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Press during the process. All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. ENGLISH To reset your PC by using this to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive...