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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS P30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS P30AD Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 ASUS P30AD 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stylish system casing.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS P30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS P30AD Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 ASUS P30AD 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stylish system casing.
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.... Line Out port (lime). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS P30AD 13 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when...
.... Line Out port (lime). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS P30AD 13 These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when...
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...with different models. Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the ...hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS P30AD 15 ENGLISH Setting up your computer.
...with different models. Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the ...hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS P30AD 15 ENGLISH Setting up your computer.
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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. ` Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source. ASUS P30AD 17
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. ` Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source. ASUS P30AD 17
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... computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. ASUS P30AD 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices. The USB ports allow you to your computer. From the Start screen...
... computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. ASUS P30AD 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices. The USB ports allow you to your computer. From the Start screen...
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ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS P30AD 21
ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS P30AD 21
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... the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to Pinning an app on the confirmation message. ASUS P30AD 23 Do any of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start...
... the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to Pinning an app on the confirmation message. ASUS P30AD 23 Do any of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start...
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ASUS P30AD 25 This section provides you , and turn the top of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. Eye level to the top of the ...
ASUS P30AD 25 This section provides you , and turn the top of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. Eye level to the top of the ...
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... to eject the tray: • Press PUSH on the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS P30AD 27 From the pop-up . 3.
... to eject the tray: • Press PUSH on the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS P30AD 27 From the pop-up . 3.
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... cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Set up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS P30AD 29 Refer to the documentation that came with your computer to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your DSL/cable...
... cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Set up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS P30AD 29 Refer to the documentation that came with your computer to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your DSL/cable...
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From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. ASUS P30AD 31 From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. and click Open Network 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. ASUS P30AD 31 From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. and click Open Network 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
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... DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. Click Close to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. ASUS P30AD 33 Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your user name and password. When done, click...
... DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. Click Close to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. ASUS P30AD 33 Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your user name and password. When done, click...
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ENGLISH To connect to launch the Charms bar from the Start screen or from the list. 4. b) On your keyboard, press + . ASUS P30AD 35 Charms bar 2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. Click Connect. Do any of the following to a Wi-Fi network: 1.
ENGLISH To connect to launch the Charms bar from the Start screen or from the list. 4. b) On your keyboard, press + . ASUS P30AD 35 Charms bar 2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. Click Connect. Do any of the following to a Wi-Fi network: 1.
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.... • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is not responding. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad. ASUS P30AD 37
.... • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is not responding. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers... Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad. ASUS P30AD 37
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... to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS P30AD 39 From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your Desktop Mode screen...
... to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS P30AD 39 From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your Desktop Mode screen...
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... port is properly connected to multi-channel. Speaker or headphone does not work. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS P30AD 41 If not, try another speaker or headphone. Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software...
... port is properly connected to multi-channel. Speaker or headphone does not work. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS P30AD 41 If not, try another speaker or headphone. Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software...
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...65533;S��U�S��S��e�r�v�i�c�e��C�e��n�te��r for assistance. ASUS P30AD 43 The BIOS settings have been changed. Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update ...the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is powering on. The fan slows down after turning on its ...