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... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... 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 24 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard...
... 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 24 Connecting an HDTV...25 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard...
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... replaced. Operation is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; The use of shielded cables for you to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from our commitment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Dispose of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the manufacturer's instructions...
... replaced. Operation is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; The use of shielded cables for you to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from our commitment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Dispose of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the manufacturer's instructions...
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...-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with IMDA Standards. For your safety, contact a professional technician for laser products on August 2, 1976. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices...
...-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with IMDA Standards. For your safety, contact a professional technician for laser products on August 2, 1976. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices...
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... are located. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. Replacing fan components should...
... are located. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. Replacing fan components should...
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... Power button. Headset hanger. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. USB 3.1 gen1 Type-C port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used...
... Power button. Headset hanger. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. USB 3.1 gen1 Type-C port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used...
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... port is not compatible with DVI-I. AMD Ryzen5 series AMD Ryzen7 series AMD Athlon series DVI-D Not support Not support Support VGA Not support Not support Support USB 3.1 gen1 ports. This port is for your USB 3.1 gen1 devices. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started PS/2 keyboard port. DVI-D port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Rear ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port. DVI-D can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can not be used as a VGA monitor. VGA port...
... port is not compatible with DVI-I. AMD Ryzen5 series AMD Ryzen7 series AMD Athlon series DVI-D Not support Not support Support VGA Not support Not support Support USB 3.1 gen1 ports. This port is for your USB 3.1 gen1 devices. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started PS/2 keyboard port. DVI-D port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Rear ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port. DVI-D can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can not be used as a VGA monitor. VGA port...
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... GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table below for your computer. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Plug the power cord to USB 3.1 gen2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera...
... GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table below for your computer. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Plug the power cord to USB 3.1 gen2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera...
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...rear panel of your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer. ` 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB...
...rear panel of your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer. ` 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB...
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... Turn off your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to the monitors. To set display modes. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Windows desktop...
... Turn off your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to the monitors. To set display modes. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Windows desktop...
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b) From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways: a) From the taskbar, right...
b) From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways: a) From the taskbar, right...
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... problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? Press the Number Lock key to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on . ? The arrow keys on your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors...
... problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? Press the Number Lock key to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on . ? The arrow keys on your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors...
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...; Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your USB storage device to my computer's system settings without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to the VGA port has display. ENGLISH ? I want to restore...
...; Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your USB storage device to my computer's system settings without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to the VGA port has display. ENGLISH ? I want to restore...
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.... • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click...
.... • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click...
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... menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. ensure that the power cord is turned on your computer's power voltage switch to on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your area's power...
... menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. ensure that the power cord is turned on your computer's power voltage switch to on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your area's power...
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... VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another LAN cable. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to your computer. If not, try another monitor. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Close the anti-virus software. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems...
... VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another LAN cable. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to your computer. If not, try another monitor. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Close the anti-virus software. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems...
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... 5: Troubleshooting Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. headphone. Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove...
... 5: Troubleshooting Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. headphone. Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove...
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... full speed when the computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. The system temperature is working ventilation for assistance. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information. Computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. ASUS G15DH 39...
... full speed when the computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. The system temperature is working ventilation for assistance. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information. Computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. ASUS G15DH 39...
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... instructions to use on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 43 From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide...
... instructions to use on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 43 From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide...
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... using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Zooms out your PC to use this option. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen...
... using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Zooms out your PC to use this option. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen...
