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... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ... for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 2 or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ... for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 2 or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
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......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 the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard...
......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 the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard...
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... and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task.... The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 NOTE: Tips and additional ...
... and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help you complete a task.... The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 NOTE: Tips and additional ...
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Turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 3. 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. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
Turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 3. 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. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ASUS M52BC 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices 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. The USB ports allow you 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 connect USB devices such as storage devices.
To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ASUS M52BC 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices 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. The USB ports allow you 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 connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on your computer. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M52BC 23 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set up multiple... HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. For details, refer to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays:...
... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on your computer. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M52BC 23 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set up multiple... HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. For details, refer to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays:...
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...to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in this manual. ASUS M52BC 29 Turn on the rear panel of your DSL/cable modem. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45)...cable modem and your Internet connection. • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in setting up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To ...
...to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in this manual. ASUS M52BC 29 Turn on the rear panel of your DSL/cable modem. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45)...cable modem and your Internet connection. • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in setting up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To ...
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... or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 30 Chapter 4: Connecting to your computer and the other end to the Internet
... or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 30 Chapter 4: Connecting to your computer and the other end to the Internet
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...end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to multi-channel. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • ...modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is ... do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer. ASUS M52BC 39
...end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to multi-channel. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • ...modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is ... do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer. ASUS M52BC 39
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ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Some apps require signing in just one place. live tiles User account Windows® apps These are fully launched. 50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual It includes the following features you need in to launch the Start screen from any apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you ...
Some apps require signing in just one place. live tiles User account Windows® apps These are fully launched. 50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual It includes the following features you need in to launch the Start screen from any apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you ...
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... to a hand icon. on your From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charms bar. 52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Drag then drop the app to Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the lower left corner...
... to a hand icon. on your From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charms bar. 52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Drag then drop the app to Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the lower left corner...
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Launch the All Apps screen. 2. Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click . • From the Start screen, press , then press on the Start screen 1. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to Start. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Pinning an app on your keyboard. From the settings bar, click Pin to display its settings bar. 3. ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar.
Launch the All Apps screen. 2. Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click . • From the Start screen, press , then press on the Start screen 1. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to Start. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Pinning an app on your keyboard. From the settings bar, click Pin to display its settings bar. 3. ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar.
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... Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Start This charm reverts the display back...
... Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Start This charm reverts the display back...
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Opens the Settings pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8.1. Opens the ...
Opens the Settings pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8.1. Opens the ...
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... during POST. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn your Desktop PC back on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure...
... during POST. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn your Desktop PC back on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure...
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Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Next. 7. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Create. Select the USB storage device where you want to the recovery drive and then click Next. 5. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. 62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH 3.
Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Next. 7. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Create. Select the USB storage device where you want to the recovery drive and then click Next. 5. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. 62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH 3.
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..., Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539,...asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-2102-5789555 Telephone Germany (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone Austria (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +43-820-240513 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support support.asus.com 64 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUS...
..., Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539,...asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-2102-5789555 Telephone Germany (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone Austria (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +43-820-240513 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support support.asus.com 64 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUS...