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... 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 3
... 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 3
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...174; 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 51 Using Windows® 7 desktop 52 Managing your files and folders 54 Restoring your system settings 56 Protecting your computer 57 Getting Windows® Help and Support 58 Chapter 2: ...® 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...
...174; 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 51 Using Windows® 7 desktop 52 Managing your files and folders 54 Restoring your system settings 56 Protecting your computer 57 Getting Windows® Help and Support 58 Chapter 2: ...® 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...
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... or your area. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using...electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an ...
... or your area. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using...electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an ...
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...for the contact information of the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION: ...Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you...
...for the contact information of the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION: ...Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
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... 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 7 Front USB 2.0 port 1 Front USB 2.0 port 2 8 9 SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 11 Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome...
... 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 7 Front USB 2.0 port 1 Front USB 2.0 port 2 8 9 SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 11 Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome...
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For details on your computer. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 21 Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on shutting down your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this guide. Power button SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO Power button D510MT/BM2AD D310MT 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2.
For details on your computer. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 21 Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on shutting down your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this guide. Power button SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO Power button D510MT/BM2AD D310MT 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2.
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...to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in this user manual for details. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 23 You can be found in Chapter 3 of... this guide. Front panel SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO Rear panel D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT DVI D510MT/BM2AD D310MT For details, refer to the section Removing a USB...
...to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in this user manual for details. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 23 You can be found in Chapter 3 of... this guide. Front panel SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO Rear panel D510MT/BM2AD DVI D310MT DVI D510MT/BM2AD D310MT For details, refer to the section Removing a USB...
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ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic D510MT/BM2AD SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO D310MT 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic D510MT/BM2AD SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO D310MT 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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... necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that your knees are ...at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 27 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your...
... necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that your knees are ...at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 27 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your...
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...menu, click File Explorer to store digital picture or media files. Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the card or else data loss may... to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in memory card SM.SD.MS-PRO reader on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. 3. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the Computer screen, ...
...menu, click File Explorer to store digital picture or media files. Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the card or else data loss may... to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in memory card SM.SD.MS-PRO reader on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. 3. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the Computer screen, ...
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... To remove an optical disc: 1. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on an optical disc: • On Windows® 7, click the Start > Computer, and double-click the CD/DVD drive icon.... • On Windows® 8.1, hover your files. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 29 Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the tray. 2. To open the Computer screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer...
... To remove an optical disc: 1. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on an optical disc: • On Windows® 7, click the Start > Computer, and double-click the CD/DVD drive icon.... • On Windows® 8.1, hover your files. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 29 Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the tray. 2. To open the Computer screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer...
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... the screen resolution: On Windows® 7: 1. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 47 For more details, refer to fit your HDTV. On Windows® 8.1: Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. From the... to the section Restoring your files, and click Get Started. ? Do any of the following to your computer's system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. b) Right click ...
... the screen resolution: On Windows® 7: 1. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD, D310MT 47 For more details, refer to fit your HDTV. On Windows® 8.1: Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. From the... to the section Restoring your files, and click Get Started. ? Do any of the following to your computer's system settings without affecting your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. b) Right click ...
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... screen. 2. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? 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...
... screen. 2. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? 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...
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...on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is not.... Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The fan slows down after turning on . Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. There is too high. Restore ...
...on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is not.... Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The fan slows down after turning on . Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. There is too high. Restore ...
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ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8706 First Edition January 2014 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved 53
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8706 First Edition January 2014 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved 53
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... first time: 1. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your date and time settings. Click Next. ASUS Desktop PC 55 To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout...
... first time: 1. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your date and time settings. Click Next. ASUS Desktop PC 55 To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout...
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ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. From the Windows® taskbar, click ...
ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. From the Windows® taskbar, click ...
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..., then select Unpin this program from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 57 To pin items to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. ENGLISH Pinning items on...
..., then select Unpin this program from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 57 To pin items to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. ENGLISH Pinning items on...
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... Group by , then select your data. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by , then select your files: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 59 Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to display the dropdown list. 3. Launch Windows...
... Group by , then select your data. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by , then select your files: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 59 Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to display the dropdown list. 3. Launch Windows...