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... device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 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 Wireless connection (on selected...
... device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 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 Wireless connection (on selected...
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Turning your Desktop PC OFF 55 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 55 Entering the BIOS Setup 56 Recovering your system 57 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 60
Turning your Desktop PC OFF 55 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 55 Entering the BIOS Setup 56 Recovering your system 57 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 60
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...; DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. TV Tuner (on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the... in fire. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact...
...; DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. TV Tuner (on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the... in fire. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact...
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... to complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you...information of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)/ASUS/eManual NOTE: �T�ip��s�a��n�d��a�d�d��...
... to complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you...information of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)/ASUS/eManual NOTE: �T�ip��s�a��n�d��a�d�d��...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Front panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 ASUS P30AD 11 The ASUS P30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS P30AD Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
Front panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 ASUS P30AD 11 The ASUS P30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS P30AD Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your Desktop PC OFF in Appendix. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 2. Power button 3.
For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your Desktop PC OFF in Appendix. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 2. Power button 3.
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... USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. Click from your computer. ASUS P30AD 19 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 or USB 3.0 ... USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device...
... USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. Click from your computer. ASUS P30AD 19 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 or USB 3.0 ... USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 20 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 20 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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...To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of the graphics card. When ... a monitor to enlarge your computer. 2. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays: 1.
...To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of the graphics card. When ... a monitor to enlarge your computer. 2. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays: 1.
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...the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. ASUS P30AD 23 Click Apply or OK, then click Keep Changes on your computer. 4. Turn on the confirmation message. b) �R��ig�...from the section Working with Windows® apps. Do any of the following to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All...
...the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. ASUS P30AD 23 Click Apply or OK, then click Keep Changes on your computer. 4. Turn on the confirmation message. b) �R��ig�...from the section Working with Windows® apps. Do any of the following to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All...
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This section provides you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of... on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS P30AD 25 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. ...sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.
This section provides you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of... on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS P30AD 25 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. ...sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.
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... media in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 26 Chapter 4: Using your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is displayed on the Start screen... being read from the AutoPlay window to access your files. • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on it . 2.
... media in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 26 Chapter 4: Using your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is displayed on the Start screen... being read from the AutoPlay window to access your files. • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on it . 2.
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... an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. While the system is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. While your system is NOT enabled in your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left...the pop-up . 3. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to close it . Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. Hover your files. ASUS P30AD 27 Push the tray to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of the following to access the data on the Start screen...
... an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. While the system is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. While your system is NOT enabled in your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left...the pop-up . 3. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to close it . Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. Hover your files. ASUS P30AD 27 Push the tray to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of the following to access the data on the Start screen...
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and click Open Network 3. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. ASUS P30AD 31
and click Open Network 3. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. ASUS P30AD 31
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...;f�W��in the tray, especially for the discs with Windows® apps. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . ASUS P30AD 39 ENGLISH ? The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if ... resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ? From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. To enable the system sounds, click from the section Working with non-standard size or shape. • Check...
...;f�W��in the tray, especially for the discs with Windows® apps. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . ASUS P30AD 39 ENGLISH ? The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if ... resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ? From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. To enable the system sounds, click from the section Working with non-standard size or shape. • Check...
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...computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ...ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus...8226; Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible ...
...computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ...ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus...8226; Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible ...
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ENGLISH 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
ENGLISH 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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...Windows®8.1 functionalities. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your Desktop PC. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on ... for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To start your Windows® 8.1 operating system. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you in configuring the basic ...
...Windows®8.1 functionalities. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your Desktop PC. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on ... for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To start your Windows® 8.1 operating system. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you in configuring the basic ...
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... higher is the tile-based display used in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is required to launch the Start screen from any apps. It includes...
... higher is the tile-based display used in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is required to launch the Start screen from any apps. It includes...