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...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual.... or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual.... or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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......21 Turning your computer ON...22 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Changing to the external audio output 27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 30 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 31 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
......21 Turning your computer ON...22 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Changing to the external audio output 27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 30 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 31 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
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... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to assure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to correct the interference...
... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to assure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to correct the interference...
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... OPEN. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Directive 2014/53/EU. Simplified EU Declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive...
... OPEN. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Directive 2014/53/EU. Simplified EU Declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive...
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... STAR standard, and the power management feature is broken, do not shove any key on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to fix it by default. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using , contact your area...
... STAR standard, and the power management feature is broken, do not shove any key on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to fix it by default. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using , contact your area...
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Optical disk drive eject button. Microphone port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. D300TA/ S300TA Front panel ENGLISH 1. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this button to a microphone. 5. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Power button. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. 4. This port connects to turn on your computer. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 7. Headphone port. The ...
Optical disk drive eject button. Microphone port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. D300TA/ S300TA Front panel ENGLISH 1. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this button to a microphone. 5. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Power button. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. 4. This port connects to turn on your computer. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 7. Headphone port. The ...
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... Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 13. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - Serial port (optional). Air vents. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Expansion slot brackets. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for your computer. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started VGA port. These vents allow air ventilation. Parallel port (optional...
... Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 13. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - Serial port (optional). Air vents. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Expansion slot brackets. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for your computer. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started VGA port. These vents allow air ventilation. Parallel port (optional...
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... ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 17 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 cord, to a power source. Connect a 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 monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card...
... ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 17 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 cord, to a power source. Connect a 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 monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card...
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Plug the monitor to the section Connecting multiple external displays for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to...
Plug the monitor to the section Connecting multiple external displays for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to...
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... your displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA and HDMI™ ports and allows you are allowed to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. To set to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn...
... your displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA and HDMI™ ports and allows you are allowed to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. To set to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn...
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.... 3. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. Tick Line In, then click OK. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to the external audio output: 1. The audio output will now be from the external audio device. ASUS Desktop PC 27 To change to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the rear Line Out port. Connect an external audio device such as...
.... 3. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. Tick Line In, then click OK. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to the external audio output: 1. The audio output will now be from the external audio device. ASUS Desktop PC 27 To change to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the rear Line Out port. Connect an external audio device such as...
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... enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 3. Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the Advanced Mode. To disable or enable the front rear USB...
... enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 3. Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the Advanced Mode. To disable or enable the front rear USB...
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... VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you want to turn the LED off . ASUS Desktop PC 47 ENGLISH ? Press the Number Lock key to use the arrow keys on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the number key pad. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable...
... VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you want to turn the LED off . ASUS Desktop PC 47 ENGLISH ? Press the Number Lock key to use the arrow keys on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the number key pad. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable...
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... use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files, and click Get started. ? The picture 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 if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly. ? The DVD drive...
... use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files, and click Get started. ? The picture 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 if your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly. ? The DVD drive...
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... power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. 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 . Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 49 PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected...
... power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. 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 . Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 49 PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected...
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... work , contact the ASUS service center. If it still does not work . Contact your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to your computer is properly connected to multi-channel. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your Internet Service...
... work , contact the ASUS service center. If it still does not work . Contact your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to your computer is properly connected to multi-channel. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your Internet Service...
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... programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer to an area with a new hard disk drive. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to scan for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with better...
... programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer to an area with a new hard disk drive. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to scan for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with better...
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... is powering on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to its full speed when the computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Visit the ASUS Support...
... is powering on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to its full speed when the computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Visit the ASUS Support...
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... onscreen instructions to use on your desktop PC. 3. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system...
... onscreen instructions to use on your desktop PC. 3. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system...
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... option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Zooms out your PC to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. Under this option. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. 62 Windows® 10 User Manual Removing everything and reinstall Windows option...
... option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Zooms out your PC to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. Under this option. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. 62 Windows® 10 User Manual Removing everything and reinstall Windows option...