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..., unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/. 2
..., unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/. 2
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... 25 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 31 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Working with Windows® Starting for the first time...45 Start menu...45 Windows® apps...46 Connecting to wireless networks 46 Connecting to wired networks 47 Turning your...
... 25 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 31 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Working with Windows® Starting for the first time...45 Start menu...45 Windows® apps...46 Connecting to wireless networks 46 Connecting to wired networks 47 Turning your...
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... http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of shielded cables for the detailed recycling information in accordance with the limits for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Operation is encouraged...
... http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of shielded cables for the detailed recycling information in accordance with the limits for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Operation is encouraged...
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... Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Service warning label WARNING! CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. Compliance is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from...
... Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Service warning label WARNING! CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. Compliance is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from...
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... a few drops of user inactivity. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of warm water then remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on power management and its benefits to...
... a few drops of user inactivity. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of warm water then remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on power management and its benefits to...
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.../2 Keyboard port. DisplayPorts (optional). USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. These ports connect to the display output port on -board DisplayPort and HDMI® port only work while using a CPU with integrated graphics. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS Desktop PC 15 This port is an external graphics card on your computer, please connect your monitor to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. PD500TC/PD500TCES Rear panel ENGLISH...
.../2 Keyboard port. DisplayPorts (optional). USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. These ports connect to the display output port on -board DisplayPort and HDMI® port only work while using a CPU with integrated graphics. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS Desktop PC 15 This port is an external graphics card on your computer, please connect your monitor to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. PD500TC/PD500TCES Rear panel ENGLISH...
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... Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Power connector. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on the chassis. This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices...
... Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Power connector. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on the chassis. This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices...
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... display output ports: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Connect a monitor to a display on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to your computer. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides...
... display output ports: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Connect a monitor to a display on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to your computer. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides...
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... Getting to the rear Line Out port. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the external audio output: 1. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. The audio output will now be from the external audio device. Tick Line In, then click OK. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. ASUS Desktop PC 25 Tick Front Speaker Out, then click...
... Getting to the rear Line Out port. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the external audio output: 1. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. The audio output will now be from the external audio device. Tick Line In, then click OK. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. ASUS Desktop PC 25 Tick Front Speaker Out, then click...
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... desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI®, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to the monitors. Configure the settings for details on your displays. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 4. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power...
... desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI®, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to the monitors. Configure the settings for details on your displays. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 4. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power...
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... save the changes made. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security > USB Port Control. 3. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. Select the USB port that...
... save the changes made. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security > USB Port Control. 3. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. Select the USB port that...
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... Mode screen, press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the screen shows Not Installed. 32 Chapter 3: Using your HDD. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made . Press to enter the Advanced Mode. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to protect your computer Select the Set User Password item and press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password...
... Mode screen, press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the screen shows Not Installed. 32 Chapter 3: Using your HDD. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made . Press to enter the Advanced Mode. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to protect your computer Select the Set User Password item and press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password...
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ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS Desktop PC...
ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS Desktop PC...
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... dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your USB storage device to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the number key pad are used to the VGA port has display. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors...
... dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your USB storage device to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the number key pad are used to the VGA port has display. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors...
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... Get started. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? To use Windows® 11 Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. •...
... Get started. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? To use Windows® 11 Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. •...
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... power key on the front panel to another PSU on . ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA...
... power key on the front panel to another PSU on . ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA...
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... the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is on. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Action • Refer to your computer. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. headphone. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is connected to the wrong port. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that...
... the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is on. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Action • Refer to your computer. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. headphone. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is connected to the wrong port. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that...
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...; 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. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
...; 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. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
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... CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is working ventilation for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support...
... CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is working ventilation for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support...
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... turns off You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut down from the list to put your computer's LAN port. down list then select OK. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. You can put your computer to Sleep mode in two ways: • Launch the Start menu...
... turns off You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut down from the list to put your computer's LAN port. down list then select OK. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. You can put your computer to Sleep mode in two ways: • Launch the Start menu...