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... 11 Setting up your computer 19 Turning your computer ON 25 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 Connecting an HDTV 31 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 33 Using the memory card reader 34 Using the optical drive 35 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 37 Wireless connection (on selected models only 40 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 41 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows...
... 11 Setting up your computer 19 Turning your computer ON 25 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 Connecting an HDTV 31 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 33 Using the memory card reader 34 Using the optical drive 35 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 37 Wireless connection (on selected models only 40 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 41 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows...
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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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... to the manufacturer's instructions. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. Dispose of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is incorrectly replaced. We believe in a particular installation. Replace only with Part 15 of used in a residential installation. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. Dispose of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is incorrectly replaced. We believe in a particular installation. Replace only with Part 15 of used in a residential installation. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback...
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Package contents 9: :9 :1:7 5: 8: 12 30 ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • 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 9: :9 :1:7 5: 8: 12 30 ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • 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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Insert a supported memory card into this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • 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 data storage only. • We strongly...
Insert a supported memory card into this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • 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 data storage only. • We strongly...
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This port connects to select the appropriate system input voltage. Power button. Optical disk drive eject button. Switch to a headphone or speaker. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this bay. Rear panel M32 / M33 Series Voltage selector switch. This switch may be available in this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in some model types only. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. ENGLISH Headphone port.
This port connects to select the appropriate system input voltage. Power button. Optical disk drive eject button. Switch to a headphone or speaker. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this bay. Rear panel M32 / M33 Series Voltage selector switch. This switch may be available in this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in some model types only. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. ENGLISH Headphone port.
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... connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a wireless network. VGA port. This optional WLAN card allows your external display. ASUS M32 and M33 Series 15 HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Microphone port. Plug a DC cable into this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Line In port. USB 2.0 ports...
... connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a wireless network. VGA port. This optional WLAN card allows your external display. ASUS M32 and M33 Series 15 HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Microphone port. Plug a DC cable into this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Line In port. USB 2.0 ports...
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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 available in some model types only. Power connector. Switch to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your external display. This switch may be used as a VGA monitor. HDMI port. Rear panel M32AAS ENGLISH Voltage selector switch. This port is for a High-Definition...
.... • 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 available in some model types only. Power connector. Switch to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your external display. This switch may be used as a VGA monitor. HDMI port. Rear panel M32AAS ENGLISH Voltage selector switch. This port is for a High-Definition...
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... port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. Refer to the audio configuration table below for your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Remove...
... port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. Refer to the audio configuration table below for your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Always provide proper ventilation for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Remove...
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... Series ASUS M32 and M33 Series 19 Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 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 your monitor 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 computer. Plug the monitor to your desktop PC. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
... Series ASUS M32 and M33 Series 19 Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 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 your monitor 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 computer. Plug the monitor to your desktop PC. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
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M32AAS ENGLISH • If your computer, refer to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS.
M32AAS ENGLISH • If your computer, refer to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS.
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... monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is installed on your monitor to the VGA port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is properly connected to input numbers only. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is detected. • Connect your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device...
... monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is installed on your monitor to the VGA port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is properly connected to input numbers only. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is detected. • Connect your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device...
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... another computer to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 44 Chapter 5: 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 (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check...
... another computer to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 44 Chapter 5: 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 (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check...
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... ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Try connecting to a router or hub. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is not connected. Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to your computer. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect...
... ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Try connecting to a router or hub. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is not connected. Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to your computer. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect...
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... softwares. ASUS M32 and M33 Series 47 Incompatible softwares are running. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to multi-channel. Try using another speaker or headphone. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Speaker or headphone does not work . Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual...
... softwares. ASUS M32 and M33 Series 47 Incompatible softwares are running. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to multi-channel. Try using another speaker or headphone. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Speaker or headphone does not work . Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual...
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... Cause Your computer is too high. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. There is powering on. Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to clean the inner space of the...
... Cause Your computer is too high. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. There is powering on. Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to clean the inner space of the...
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... entering any information. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Click Next. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up the security settings for your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key...
... entering any information. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Click Next. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up the security settings for your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key...
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Key in your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Finish to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 58 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 When done, click Create password. It is purchased separately. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help...
Key in your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Finish to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 58 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 When done, click Create password. It is purchased separately. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC. From the Recover system to its original working state. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on your Desktop...
... for updated drivers and utilities. The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC. From the Recover system to its original working state. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on your Desktop...
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... option restores your PC: 1. Press during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Download the multi-language versions of your PC. 4. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com ASUS Desktop PC 83 Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. In case your operating...
... option restores your PC: 1. Press during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Download the multi-language versions of your PC. 4. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com ASUS Desktop PC 83 Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be unusable. Select OK to complete the recovery process. In case your operating...