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Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M52BC 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M52BC 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Press this connector. ASUS M52BC 13 ENGLISH Power button. RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Press this connector. ASUS M52BC 13 ENGLISH Power button. RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz.
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The display output ports on selected models only). ASUS Graphics Cards (on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN port LED ...Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS M52BC 15 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 - ...
The display output ports on selected models only). ASUS Graphics Cards (on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN port LED ...Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS M52BC 15 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 - ...
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Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M52BC 17
Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M52BC 17
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ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to your computer. ASUS M52BC 19 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.
ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to your computer. ASUS M52BC 19 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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ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS M52BC 21
ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS M52BC 21
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You can be the primary display has display during POST. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M52BC 23 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be found ...
You can be the primary display has display during POST. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M52BC 23 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be found ...
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... your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS M52BC 25 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to make sure that your elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front...
... your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS M52BC 25 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to make sure that your elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front...
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... screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M52BC 27 Push the tray gently to access the data on an optical disc: • On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left...
... screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M52BC 27 Push the tray gently to access the data on an optical disc: • On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left...
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... DSL/cable modem. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in this manual. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS M52BC 29 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
... DSL/cable modem. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in this manual. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS M52BC 29 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
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To establish a Wi-Fi connection, you need to connect 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 optional items. ASUS M52BC 31 Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on the top of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to a wireless access point (AP).
To establish a Wi-Fi connection, you need to connect 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 optional items. ASUS M52BC 31 Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on the top of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to a wireless access point (AP).
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...following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS M52BC 33 My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is ... to turn it on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the top...
...following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS M52BC 33 My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is ... to turn it on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the top...
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...'s system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. ASUS M52BC 35 On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything...
...'s system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. ASUS M52BC 35 On Windows® 8.1: You can use this recovery option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything...
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...the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ASUS M52BC 37 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power ...voltage switch to on. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is not turned Press the power key on . Your computer is turned on the ...
...the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ASUS M52BC 37 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power ...voltage switch to on. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is not turned Press the power key on . Your computer is turned on the ...
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... with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is connected ...to an area with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer to scan for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. ASUS M52BC 39 The front and back audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the ...
... with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is connected ...to an area with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer to scan for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. ASUS M52BC 39 The front and back audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the ...
