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... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission...THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
... ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission...THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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...Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the memory card reader 26 Using the optical drive...27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using...
...Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the memory card reader 26 Using the optical drive...27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using...
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... regions. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with the limits for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. Replace only with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
... regions. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with the limits for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. Replace only with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
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... power cable from any moving parts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. These devices...
... power cable from any moving parts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. These devices...
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... to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent...
... to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent...
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... install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Supports Secure DigitalTM (SD) / Secure DigitalTM High Capacity (SDHC) / Secure DigitalTM Extended Capacity (SDXC) / MultiMediaCard (MMC) / Multimedia Card Plus (MMC-Plus) / Memory StickTM (MS) / Memory Stick ProTM (MS-Pro) / xD format card. USB 3.0 ports. Headphone port. Front panel ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
... install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Supports Secure DigitalTM (SD) / Secure DigitalTM High Capacity (SDHC) / Secure DigitalTM Extended Capacity (SDXC) / MultiMediaCard (MMC) / Multimedia Card Plus (MMC-Plus) / Memory StickTM (MS) / Memory Stick ProTM (MS-Pro) / xD format card. USB 3.0 ports. Headphone port. Front panel ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
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... of the audio ports in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the side speakers in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to your computer. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to a microphone. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer...
... of the audio ports in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the side speakers in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to your computer. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to a microphone. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer...
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... these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. ASUS M52BC 15 This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Rear Speaker...
... these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. ASUS M52BC 15 This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Rear Speaker...
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... an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external displays of this user guide for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to...
... an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external displays of this user guide for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to...
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... graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer, connect the monitors on your computer. 2. Turn off your computer. 4. ASUS M52BC 23 Turn on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI...
... graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer, connect the monitors on your computer. 2. Turn off your computer. 4. ASUS M52BC 23 Turn on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI...
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... if the Power Supply Unit is not responding, press and hold the Power button on . My computer hangs. • Do the following based on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the...
... if the Power Supply Unit is not responding, press and hold the Power button on . My computer hangs. • Do the following based on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the...
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... keys on the number key pad are used to use the arrow keys on your computer. • If your monitor to test if the USB storage device is bent. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the output port on the graphics card...
... keys on the number key pad are used to use the arrow keys on your computer. • If your monitor to test if the USB storage device is bent. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the output port on the graphics card...
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... recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your Desktop Mode screen. ASUS M52BC 35 The picture on the Start screen from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting my personal files or data. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the section Working with Windows...
... recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your Desktop Mode screen. ASUS M52BC 35 The picture on the Start screen from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting my personal files or data. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the section Working with Windows...
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... corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting My speakers produce no sound. •...
... corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting My speakers produce no sound. •...
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... switch to on . Your computer is turned on . ASUS M52BC 37 Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel...
... switch to on . Your computer is turned on . ASUS M52BC 37 Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel...
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... LAN settings. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on . If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected to a router or hub. Contact your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
... LAN settings. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on . If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected to a router or hub. Contact your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
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... the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer to an area with a new hard disk drive. Incompatible softwares are running. ASUS M52BC 39 Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for servicing. • Replace...
... the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer to an area with a new hard disk drive. Incompatible softwares are running. ASUS M52BC 39 Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for servicing. • Replace...
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... flow. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to...
... flow. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to...
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... BIOS settings may result to turn on your Desktop PC. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. Reconnect the power...
... BIOS settings may result to turn on your Desktop PC. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. Reconnect the power...
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... problems. ASUS Desktop PC 61 Click Next. 5. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. For details, refer to recover your data before using this to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows® apps. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. ENGLISH Recovering your system Resetting...
... problems. ASUS Desktop PC 61 Click Next. 5. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. For details, refer to recover your data before using this to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows® apps. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. ENGLISH Recovering your system Resetting...