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... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product...
... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product...
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... 19 Using the Windows® UI 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...
... 19 Using the Windows® UI 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...
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... Restriction of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. The use of shielded cables for you to be...
... Restriction of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. The use of shielded cables for you to be...
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to display the I /O front cover. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Expansion bay. Sliding I /O ports and ODD bay. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to USB 3.0 ports...
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to display the I /O front cover. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Expansion bay. Sliding I /O ports and ODD bay. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to USB 3.0 ports...
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Rear panel ENGLISH Voltage selector. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! HDMI port. DVI-D port. Power connector. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is 100-127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. ASUS M70AD 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to...
Rear panel ENGLISH Voltage selector. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! HDMI port. DVI-D port. Power connector. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is 100-127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. ASUS M70AD 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to...
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... other audio sources. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear Speaker Out...
... other audio sources. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear Speaker Out...
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... HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in Chapter 4 of your monitor to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using...
... HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary display device in Chapter 4 of your monitor to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using...
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... BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on , and press during the system bootup and requests you to turn your Desktop PC back on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...
... BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on , and press during the system bootup and requests you to turn your Desktop PC back on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...
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.... 2. ASUS M70AD 35 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. You can use...
.... 2. ASUS M70AD 35 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. You can use...
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... best wireless performance. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you want to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit...
... best wireless performance. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you want to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit...
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The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I want to restore or undo changes to...
The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I want to restore or undo changes to...
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... Line out port (lime) on the Start screen from the Start screen. ASUS M70AD 51 To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. For details, refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. The picture on your computer's system sounds are working properly. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. My speakers produce no sound. •...
... Line out port (lime) on the Start screen from the Start screen. ASUS M70AD 51 To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. For details, refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. The picture on your computer's system sounds are working properly. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. My speakers produce no sound. •...
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Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that the power cord is scratched or damaged. ? Try connecting to open the Computer screen. 2. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • ��C�o��n�n�e�c��t �th��e�s��ig�n��a�l�c&#...
Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that the power cord is scratched or damaged. ? Try connecting to open the Computer screen. 2. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • ��C�o��n�n�e�c��t �th��e�s��ig�n��a�l�c&#...
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...;�e�r manual for the correct LAN settings. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Try using another LAN cable. If one port failed, check if the port is connected to your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Speaker or headphone does not work. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS M70AD 53 LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer...
...;�e�r manual for the correct LAN settings. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Try using another LAN cable. If one port failed, check if the port is connected to your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Speaker or headphone does not work. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS M70AD 53 LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer...
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Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 54 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is �k� drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • ��R�e�p�l�a�c�e�... area with better air flow. Move your computer to � scan for viruses and repair your computer. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed.
Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 54 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is �k� drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • ��R�e�p�l�a�c�e�... area with better air flow. Move your computer to � scan for viruses and repair your computer. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed.
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... booting up. The fan slows down after turning on . Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is too noisy when in ��s�ta��ll�t�h�e� motherboard, try to download...
... booting up. The fan slows down after turning on . Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is too noisy when in ��s�ta��ll�t�h�e� motherboard, try to download...
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... factory default settings. Select Just remove my files. 7. 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 PC's settings. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Click Reset. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. To create a USB recovery drive: 1. ENGLISH Recovering your system Resetting...
... factory default settings. Select Just remove my files. 7. 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 PC's settings. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Click Reset. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. To create a USB recovery drive: 1. ENGLISH Recovering your system Resetting...
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... power button again to turn on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC. 72 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Press ���d�u�r�in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ENGLISH Entering...
... power button again to turn on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC. 72 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Press ���d�u�r�in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. ENGLISH Entering...
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... screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. For details, refer to recover your data before using this option. Back up all your PC's settings. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. To create a USB recovery drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows...
... screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. For details, refer to recover your data before using this option. Back up all your PC's settings. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. To create a USB recovery drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows...
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... reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use this option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Under this option. ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Back up all your PC to complete. 1. This process may take a while to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get Started. 4. ASUS Desktop PC...
... reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use this option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Under this option. ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Back up all your PC to complete. 1. This process may take a while to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get Started. 4. ASUS Desktop PC...
