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... 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 29 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 30 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 33 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager 35 Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage 44 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 45...
... 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 29 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 30 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 33 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager 35 Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage 44 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 45...
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... 57 Getting Windows® Help and Support 58 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 59 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 59 Using the Windows® UI 60 Working with Windows® apps 63 Other keyboard shortcuts 68 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 69 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 69 Entering the BIOS Setup 70 Chapter 3: Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 71 Configuring the screen resolution settings 72 Configuring the Internet connection settings 73...
... 57 Getting Windows® Help and Support 58 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 59 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 59 Using the Windows® UI 60 Working with Windows® apps 63 Other keyboard shortcuts 68 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 69 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 69 Entering the BIOS Setup 70 Chapter 3: Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 71 Configuring the screen resolution settings 72 Configuring the Internet connection settings 73...
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... communications. Replace only with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. 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. 5 We believe in a particular installation. These...
... communications. Replace only with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. 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. 5 We believe in a particular installation. These...
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... . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 8. Press this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Optical disk drive bay (optional). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. 7. Insert a supported memory card into this bay...
... . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 8. Press this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Optical disk drive bay (optional). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. 7. Insert a supported memory card into this bay...
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...computer. 6. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. 5. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 13 MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Power button. Optical disk drive bay. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 7. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. Microphone port. Headphone port. Press this button to a microphone. 4. D310MT ENGLISH Front USB 3.0 port 2 Front USB 3.0 port 1 1. USB 3.0 ports. This port connects to turn on your USB 3.0 devices...
...computer. 6. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. 5. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 13 MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Power button. Optical disk drive bay. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 7. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. Microphone port. Headphone port. Press this button to a microphone. 4. D310MT ENGLISH Front USB 3.0 port 2 Front USB 3.0 port 1 1. USB 3.0 ports. This port connects to turn on your USB 3.0 devices...
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.... 5. This port connects to 115V. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - Power connector. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports. Line Out port (lime). Voltage selector (optional). Use this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 11. Serial ports (optional). Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 15...
.... 5. This port connects to 115V. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - Power connector. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports. Line Out port (lime). Voltage selector (optional). Use this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 11. Serial ports (optional). Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 15...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications SPEED LED Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port 17. Expansion slot brackets. Always provide proper ventilation for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 15. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 18. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card...
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications SPEED LED Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port 17. Expansion slot brackets. Always provide proper ventilation for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 15. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 18. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card...
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Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT DVI ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 17 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power ...
Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT DVI ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 17 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power ...
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To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to the DVI-D port on the graphics card. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT If your monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to the DVI-D port on the graphics card. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT If your monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
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... the memory card icon to store digital picture or media files. Insert the memory card into a slot to open the Computer screen. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the card or else data loss may occur. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to access the data on it . • Each card slot...
... the memory card icon to store digital picture or media files. Insert the memory card into a slot to open the Computer screen. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the card or else data loss may occur. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to access the data on it . • Each card slot...
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For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. USB Blocker USB Blocker lets you quickly and easily specify the type of USB devices that can connect to your computer so as it is plugged to enter sleep mode at the end of your workday. Software Monitor Software Monitor provides hardware-level monitoring of security-related applications that...
For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. USB Blocker USB Blocker lets you quickly and easily specify the type of USB devices that can connect to your computer so as it is plugged to enter sleep mode at the end of your workday. Software Monitor Software Monitor provides hardware-level monitoring of security-related applications that...
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... graphics card, ensure that came with your monitor is detected. • Connect your monitor to the VGA port has display. Wait for it. Check if the Number Lock LED is off if you want to the documentation that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device...
... graphics card, ensure that came with your monitor is detected. • Connect your monitor to the VGA port has display. Wait for it. Check if the Number Lock LED is off if you want to the documentation that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device...
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To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if...
To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers to another computer to test if...
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... the LAN driver 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. If not, try another monitor. Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
... the LAN driver 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. If not, try another monitor. Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
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... some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Incompatible software are running. Speaker or headphone does not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer.
... some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Incompatible software are running. Speaker or headphone does not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer.
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Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is too high. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is working in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner...
Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is too high. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is working in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner...
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... set up a user account and password in this step without entering any information. Click Next. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this chapter. 6. To start for the first time: 1. Review your language, then click Next. 3. From dropdown list, select your date and time settings. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting...
... set up a user account and password in this step without entering any information. Click Next. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this chapter. 6. To start for the first time: 1. Review your language, then click Next. 3. From dropdown list, select your date and time settings. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting...
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... pre-installed on your password's hint. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Key in your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. 3. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected...
... pre-installed on your password's hint. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Key in your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. 3. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected...
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...) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC...
...) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC...
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... important data before the system recovery. 5. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to back up all your data before doing recovery inside Windows® 8.1. Restoring will be unusable. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com ASUS Desktop PC 87 Press during the recovery process or else your...
... important data before the system recovery. 5. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to back up all your data before doing recovery inside Windows® 8.1. Restoring will be unusable. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com ASUS Desktop PC 87 Press during the recovery process or else your...