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... POSSIBILITY. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS will...
... POSSIBILITY. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS will...
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... view...13 Rear view...14 Using your Mini PC Getting started...18 Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC 18 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC 20 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 23 Turn on your Mini PC...24 Turning your Mini PC off...25 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 25 Entering the BIOS Setup...25 Load default BIOS settings 26 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 28 Replacing the bottom cover 29 Installing memory modules 30 Installing 2.5" HDD or SSD 31 Installing the M.2 SSD...32 Installing the wireless card 33 PN30 3
... view...13 Rear view...14 Using your Mini PC Getting started...18 Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC 18 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC 20 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 23 Turn on your Mini PC...24 Turning your Mini PC off...25 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 25 Entering the BIOS Setup...25 Load default BIOS settings 26 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 28 Replacing the bottom cover 29 Installing memory modules 30 Installing 2.5" HDD or SSD 31 Installing the M.2 SSD...32 Installing the wireless card 33 PN30 3
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About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Mini PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your Mini PC. PN30 5 Chapter 3: Upgrading your Mini PC This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini PC. Chapter 2: Using your Mini PC This chapter provides you with information on how to know your Mini PC This...
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Mini PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your Mini PC. PN30 5 Chapter 3: Upgrading your Mini PC This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini PC. Chapter 2: Using your Mini PC This chapter provides you with information on how to know your Mini PC This...
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Package contents Your Mini PC package contains the following items: ASUS Mini PC PN Series AC power adapter* Power cord* Technical documentations PN30 7
Package contents Your Mini PC package contains the following items: ASUS Mini PC PN Series AC power adapter* Power cord* Technical documentations PN30 7
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Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to turn the Mini PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Mini PC to sleep mode or press it for four (4) seconds to force shutdown your headset or an external microphone. You can use this port to connect your Mini PC. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s. 10 PN30 Features Front view Power button The power button allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to turn the Mini PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Mini PC to sleep mode or press it for four (4) seconds to force shutdown your headset or an external microphone. You can use this port to connect your Mini PC. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s. 10 PN30 Features Front view Power button The power button allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
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... lights up to charge your Mini PC is accessing the internal storage drive. PN30 11 NOTE: Battery Charging 1.2 technology is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is only available on selected models. This port also supports the Battery Charging 1.2 technology that allows you to 5 Gbit/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up when your USB devices...
... lights up to charge your Mini PC is accessing the internal storage drive. PN30 11 NOTE: Battery Charging 1.2 technology is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is only available on selected models. This port also supports the Battery Charging 1.2 technology that allows you to 5 Gbit/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up when your USB devices...
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Air vents (exhaust vent) The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. Rear view HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow your Mini PC chassis to expel hot air out. IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. 14 PN30
Air vents (exhaust vent) The air vents allow viewing on a larger external display. Rear view HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow your Mini PC chassis to expel hot air out. IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. 14 PN30
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... Mini PC to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. The power adapter may become warm to an external display. PN30 15 Configurable port This port varies between models and consists of the following port options: VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Mini PC to connect your body. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse...
... Mini PC to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. The power adapter may become warm to an external display. PN30 15 Configurable port This port varies between models and consists of the following port options: VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Mini PC to connect your body. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse...
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and supports Display port 1.2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. 16 PN30 LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to an external display. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Mini PC to a local network.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and supports Display port 1.2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. 16 PN30 LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to an external display. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Mini PC to a local network.
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Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Plug the AC power adapter into your region. 18 PN30 B. C. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your Mini PC's power (DC) input. Connect the power cord to your Mini PC: A.
Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Plug the AC power adapter into your region. 18 PN30 B. C. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your Mini PC's power (DC) input. Connect the power cord to your Mini PC: A.
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...;/DisplayPort combo port, the configurable port* will be disabled. • Ensure your Mini PC that has the following connectors: • VGA port • HDMI port • DisplayPort NOTE: • Up to the Features section for the location of the ports. 20 PN30 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC You can connect a display panel or projector to your device is powered off when switching between the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port and configurable port*. * This port may vary per model.
...;/DisplayPort combo port, the configurable port* will be disabled. • Ensure your Mini PC that has the following connectors: • VGA port • HDMI port • DisplayPort NOTE: • Up to the Features section for the location of the ports. 20 PN30 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC You can connect a display panel or projector to your device is powered off when switching between the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port and configurable port*. * This port may vary per model.
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Connect display via VGA port Connect display via HDMI port PN30 21 To connect a display panel to your Mini PC: Connect one end of a VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Mini PC's VGA port, HDMI port, or DisplayPort.
Connect display via VGA port Connect display via HDMI port PN30 21 To connect a display panel to your Mini PC: Connect one end of a VGA, HDMI, or DisplayPort cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Mini PC's VGA port, HDMI port, or DisplayPort.
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Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. NOTE: The keyboard varies with country or region. PN30 23 To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set. You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your Mini PC.
Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. NOTE: The keyboard varies with country or region. PN30 23 To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set. You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your Mini PC.
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... on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. 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. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! PN30 25 Turning your Mini PC off . Putting your Mini PC to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. 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. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! PN30 25 Turning your Mini PC off . Putting your Mini PC to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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Load default BIOS settings To load the default values for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on the POST screen. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your BIOS: • Enter the BIOS by pressing or on your Mini PC. • Navigate to the Exit menu. • Select the Load Optimized Defaults option, or you may press . • Select OK to load the default BIOS values. 26 PN30
Load default BIOS settings To load the default values for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on the POST screen. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your BIOS: • Enter the BIOS by pressing or on your Mini PC. • Navigate to the Exit menu. • Select the Load Optimized Defaults option, or you may press . • Select OK to load the default BIOS values. 26 PN30
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... the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to remove the bottom cover (B). 28 PN30 NOTE: The illustrations in...Mini PC then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Removing the bottom cover 1. Before installing any of the installation process. Place the Mini PC on model. Turn off your hands are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, and solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center...
... the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to remove the bottom cover (B). 28 PN30 NOTE: The illustrations in...Mini PC then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Removing the bottom cover 1. Before installing any of the installation process. Place the Mini PC on model. Turn off your hands are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, and solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center...
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Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press it down (B) until it is securely seated in place. Installing memory modules Your Mini PC comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two DDR3 SO-DIMMs. NOTE: Please refer to install the other memory module. 30 PN30 IMPORTANT! Repeat the same steps to the following supported maximum memory size: PN30: Maximum 8GB memory. Refer to http://www.asus.com for the list of compatible DIMMs. You can only install DDR3 SO-DIMMs to the Mini PC's DIMM slots. 1.
Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press it down (B) until it is securely seated in place. Installing memory modules Your Mini PC comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two DDR3 SO-DIMMs. NOTE: Please refer to install the other memory module. 30 PN30 IMPORTANT! Repeat the same steps to the following supported maximum memory size: PN30: Maximum 8GB memory. Refer to http://www.asus.com for the list of compatible DIMMs. You can only install DDR3 SO-DIMMs to the Mini PC's DIMM slots. 1.
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... the wireless card into its slot inside the Mini PC. 3. Gently push down the wireless card on top of compatible wireless and Bluetooth modules. 1. (optional) Remove the M.2 SSD if an M.2 SSD is installed. PN30 33 To remove the M.2 SSD, remove the screw from the screw hole, then remove the M.2 SSD. 2. Refer to your wireless card. Installing the wireless card NOTE: Your Mini PC includes a M.2 slot for the list of the screw hole and fasten it using...
... the wireless card into its slot inside the Mini PC. 3. Gently push down the wireless card on top of compatible wireless and Bluetooth modules. 1. (optional) Remove the M.2 SSD if an M.2 SSD is installed. PN30 33 To remove the M.2 SSD, remove the screw from the screw hole, then remove the M.2 SSD. 2. Refer to your wireless card. Installing the wireless card NOTE: Your Mini PC includes a M.2 slot for the list of the screw hole and fasten it using...
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... the cabinet is damaged. - PN30 37 • If you follow the operating instructions. - The power cord or plug is damaged. - Dispose of parts and recycling. Replace only with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - This symbol of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Check local technical support services for product recycling. NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not...
... the cabinet is damaged. - PN30 37 • If you follow the operating instructions. - The power cord or plug is damaged. - Dispose of parts and recycling. Replace only with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - This symbol of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Check local technical support services for product recycling. NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not...
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... the mouse or press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on...
... the mouse or press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on...