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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Front panel M32BF ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and 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.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Front panel M32BF ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and 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.
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...is an optical disk drive in this button to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your computer. Press this bay. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 13 Insert a supported memory card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such ...that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone. Optical disk drive bay. K30BF ENGLISH MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro...
...is an optical disk drive in this button to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your computer. Press this bay. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 13 Insert a supported memory card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such ...that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone. Optical disk drive bay. K30BF ENGLISH MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro...
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... connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. Plug the power cord to select the appropriate system input voltage. VGA port. Microphone port. Rear panel M32BF/K30BF ENGLISH Voltage selector switch. Switch to this connector. RATING: 200~240V, 3A, 50Hz USB 2.0 ports.
... connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. Plug the power cord to select the appropriate system input voltage. VGA port. Microphone port. Rear panel M32BF/K30BF ENGLISH Voltage selector switch. Switch to this connector. RATING: 200~240V, 3A, 50Hz USB 2.0 ports.
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.... LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. The display output ports on selected models only). Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this optional...Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 15 ASUS WLAN Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. ENGLISH Line Out port.
.... LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. The display output ports on selected models only). Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this optional...Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 15 ASUS WLAN Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. ENGLISH Line Out port.
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...your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. Connect a VGA... HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to your desktop PC. • If your...
...your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. Connect a VGA... HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to your desktop PC. • If your...
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Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button Power button M32BF K30BF 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 19 For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your computer. 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.
Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button Power button M32BF K30BF 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 19 For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your computer. 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.
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Front panel M32BF Rear panel K30BF M32BF/K30BF For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 21 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 the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.
Front panel M32BF Rear panel K30BF M32BF/K30BF For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 21 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 the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.
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Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer. ENGLISH ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 25 The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.
Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer. ENGLISH ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 25 The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.
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ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 27 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 ...
ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 27 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 ...
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Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. To open the Computer screen. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 29 Select a program from the disc tray. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of ...
Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. To open the Computer screen. 2. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 29 Select a program from the disc tray. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of ...
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... Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 31 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your...
... Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 31 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your...
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Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are ... User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 33 To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are ... User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 33 To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
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... are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ? b) Select the program that you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 35 My computer hangs. • Do the following based on the top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect... Task. Refer to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Do the following to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the operating system: On Windows® 7: a) Click Applications tab. I cannot connect to a wireless ...
... are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ? b) Select the program that you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 35 My computer hangs. • Do the following based on the top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect... Task. Refer to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Do the following to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the operating system: On Windows® 7: a) Click Applications tab. I cannot connect to a wireless ...
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... on the confirmation message. To change the screen resolution: On Windows® 7: 1. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 37 Refer to your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your Windows desktop. On...
... on the confirmation message. To change the screen resolution: On Windows® 7: 1. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 37 Refer to your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your Windows desktop. On...
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... on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. Your computer's power cord is not properly... connected. • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 39 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's...
... on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. Your computer's power cord is not properly... connected. • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 39 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's...
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... the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. Hard disk drive failure •...failed, check if the port is connected to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 41 Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove ...
... the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. Hard disk drive failure •...failed, check if the port is connected to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ASUS M32BFBF and K30BF 41 Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove ...