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... ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit...
... ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit...
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... Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Changing to the external audio output 25 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV...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 Troubleshooting...
... Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Changing to the external audio output 25 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV...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 Troubleshooting...
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... the monitor to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for protecting our environment. If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection...
... the monitor to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for protecting our environment. If this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection...
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.../support/. The Wi-Fi operating in compliance with the essential requirements and other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in the United States. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Service warning label WARNING! These regulations apply to disassemble or repair...
.../support/. The Wi-Fi operating in compliance with the essential requirements and other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in the United States. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Service warning label WARNING! These regulations apply to disassemble or repair...
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... the mouse or press any key on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is set to or use the modem...
... the mouse or press any key on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is set to or use the modem...
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...Front panel ENGLISH 1. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). Power button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this bay. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. There is an optical disk drive in this button to turn on your computer. 6. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
...Front panel ENGLISH 1. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). Power button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this bay. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. There is an optical disk drive in this button to turn on your computer. 6. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
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... a network hub. Remove the expansion slot brackets when installing expansion cards. 14. Parallel port (optional). Air vents. ENGLISH 9. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Side Speaker Out 13. The display output ports on selected models only). Serial port (optional). Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other serial devices. 16. Line In port (light blue). ASUS Graphics Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. This 9-pin COM port is required if the CPU does not support HDMITM, VGA...
... a network hub. Remove the expansion slot brackets when installing expansion cards. 14. Parallel port (optional). Air vents. ENGLISH 9. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Side Speaker Out 13. The display output ports on selected models only). Serial port (optional). Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other serial devices. 16. Line In port (light blue). ASUS Graphics Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. This 9-pin COM port is required if the CPU does not support HDMITM, VGA...
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...17 Plug the monitor to a power source. 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. 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. To connect an external monitor using...
...17 Plug the monitor to a power source. 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. 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. To connect an external monitor using...
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... graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to a power source. Plug the monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. DVI • If your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to the section Connecting multiple external displays for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display...
... graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to a power source. Plug the monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. DVI • If your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to the section Connecting multiple external displays for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display...
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... external audio device. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the external audio output: 1. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 3. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. ASUS Desktop PC 25 To change to the rear...
... external audio device. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the external audio output: 1. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 3. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. ASUS Desktop PC 25 To change to the rear...
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... to enlarge your displays. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 1: Getting started For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Configure the settings for details on your computer. 3. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA and HDMI™ ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes.
... to enlarge your displays. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 1: Getting started For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Configure the settings for details on your computer. 3. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA and HDMI™ ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes.
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... BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. 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. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enable or disable. 4. Select the USB port...
... BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 31 Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. 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. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enable or disable. 4. Select the USB port...
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... HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 5. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. Select the Set Master Password item and press . 4. Follow steps 4 and 5 to set a password in the BIOS Setup to open the HDD Password screen. 2. To set a password for selected drive to protect your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Select the Set User Password item and press . 7. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the Advanced Mode. Select the Set User Password...
... HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 5. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. Select the Set Master Password item and press . 4. Follow steps 4 and 5 to set a password in the BIOS Setup to open the HDD Password screen. 2. To set a password for selected drive to protect your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Select the Set User Password item and press . 7. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the Advanced Mode. Select the Set User Password...
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... comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. ENGLISH ? When the Number Lock LED is off if you connect your USB storage device to the output port on the number key pad. ? My...
... comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. ENGLISH ? When the Number Lock LED is off if you connect your USB storage device to the output port on the number key pad. ? My...
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... disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to your computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as . You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the menu ASUS Desktop PC 49 To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to test...
... disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to your computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as . You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the menu ASUS Desktop PC 49 To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to test...
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...'s power voltage switch to another PSU on (Black screen) The signal cable is unplugged from the power outlet. ensure that your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the correct VGA port...
...'s power voltage switch to another PSU on (Black screen) The signal cable is unplugged from the power outlet. ensure that your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the correct VGA port...
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... audio driver ASUS Desktop PC 51 If not, try another speaker or not work. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to a router or hub. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable...
... audio driver ASUS Desktop PC 51 If not, try another speaker or not work. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to a router or hub. Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable...
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... the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
... the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
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.... Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to the latest version. The CPU fan has been replaced. ENGLISH CPU Problem...
.... Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to the latest version. The CPU fan has been replaced. ENGLISH CPU Problem...
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... your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Back up all your PC to use this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your data before using the Remove everything...
... your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Back up all your PC to use this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your data before using the Remove everything...