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... computer 13 Setting up your computer...18 Turning your computer ON...19 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the optical drive...30 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix: Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for...
... computer 13 Setting up your computer...18 Turning your computer ON...19 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the optical drive...30 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix: Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for...
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... battery in your power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Replacing fan...
... battery in your power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Replacing fan...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 DANGER/...for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 DANGER/...for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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... connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Headphone port. Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.0 ports. Press this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this bay. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. LED Lighting Effect. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Front ENGLISH Power button. This port connects to a microphone. Customizable via the lighting control in this button to turn...
... connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Headphone port. Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.0 ports. Press this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this bay. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. LED Lighting Effect. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Front ENGLISH Power button. This port connects to a microphone. Customizable via the lighting control in this button to turn...
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... port connects to the rear speakers in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status...
... port connects to the rear speakers in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status...
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... connecting the main hardware devices, such as downloading tasks, Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to the discrete graphics card for a low overall system power consumption. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. 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 monitor...
... connecting the main hardware devices, such as downloading tasks, Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to the discrete graphics card for a low overall system power consumption. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. 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 monitor...
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... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up...
... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up...
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... to the section Turning your computer ON in the Processes tab, select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ENGLISH 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...
... to the section Turning your computer ON in the Processes tab, select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ENGLISH 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...
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... change the screen resolution: Do any of your monitor and your Desktop Mode screen. For details, refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen. To enable the system sounds, click from the Start screen. ASUS G20AJ 41 Adjust the screen resolution to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The picture on . • Adjust your speakers...
... change the screen resolution: Do any of your monitor and your Desktop Mode screen. For details, refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on your HDTV. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen. To enable the system sounds, click from the Start screen. ASUS G20AJ 41 Adjust the screen resolution to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The picture on . • Adjust your speakers...
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... the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the Start Screen's thumbnail. Right-click , then click Eject from the power outlet. ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the menu. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to 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 open...
... the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the Start Screen's thumbnail. Right-click , then click Eject from the power outlet. ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the menu. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to 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 open...
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... correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Cannot access the Internet...
... correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Cannot access the Internet...
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... front and back audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. headphone. Action • Refer to an area with a new hard disk drive. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air...
... front and back audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. headphone. Action • Refer to an area with a new hard disk drive. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air...
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... been changed. Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. ASUS G20AJ 45 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The system temperature is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on the computer. The CPU fan...
... been changed. Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. ASUS G20AJ 45 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The system temperature is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on the computer. The CPU fan...
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... started Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to enjoy the Eco Energy Mode. To connect an external monitor: 1. When connecting the monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is disabled. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Connect an HDMI monitor...
... started Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to enjoy the Eco Energy Mode. To connect an external monitor: 1. When connecting the monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is disabled. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Connect an HDMI monitor...
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To set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ASUS G20AJ 25 Turn off your computer. 4. When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is set to set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. 2. For details...
To set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ASUS G20AJ 25 Turn off your computer. 4. When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is set to set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. 2. For details...
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... the multiple displays settings are powered on the number key pad are not working. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is installed on the number key pad are used to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting My...
... the multiple displays settings are powered on the number key pad are not working. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is installed on the number key pad are used to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting My...
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... the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is displayed as . My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the...
... the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is displayed as . My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the...
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Try connecting to your computer. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. If not, try another monitor. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not connected. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is not properly connected to a router or hub. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . Contact your computer is...
Try connecting to your computer. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. If not, try another monitor. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not connected. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is not properly connected to a router or hub. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . Contact your computer is...
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.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for servicing. • R eplace with a new hard disk drive. The front and back audio ports...
.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for servicing. • R eplace with a new hard disk drive. The front and back audio ports...
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The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The CPU fan has been replaced. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. There is too noisy when in...
The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The CPU fan has been replaced. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. There is too noisy when in...