Asus K5130 manual

ASUS Desktop PC K5130 User Manual[...]

2 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without t[...]

3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9 Where [...]

4 Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 41 ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 48 ASUS WebStorage .........................................................................[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr .asus.co[...]

6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subje[...]

7 RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use Th[...]

8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the c[...]

9 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hard[...]

10 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. C ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Support DVD (optional[...]

ASUS K5130 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS K5130 Desktop PC! The ASUS K5130 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 1. Optical disk drive bay . Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . 2. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) MultiMediaCard(MMC) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 13 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Rear panel 1 3 4 5 8 9 6 11 12 2 7 1. V oltage selector . V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 6. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor . 7. LAN (RJ�45) port. LAN (RJ�45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 15 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 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 computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 17 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power so[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer . Power button 3. W ait until the operating system lo[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until t[...]

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer . It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from t[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 21 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently p[...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 23 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status [...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a ba[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 25 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a backup T o set up a b[...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Setting up a user’s password T o set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti�virus softw[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 27 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.0 ports on the front panel and USB2.0 ports on the rear panel. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage devic[...]

28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel st[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 29 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 4�channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 6�channel Speakers LINE OUT[...]

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 8�channel Speakers LINE OUT[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 31 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. Y ou can use the additional monitor as a[...]

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display . • Extend these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as an ex[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 33 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while us[...]

34 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card d[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 35 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button on the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a p[...]

36 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. ASUS KB3421 1 modern wired keyboar[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 37 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to th[...]

38 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. RJ-45 cable LAN 2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congure the nece[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 39 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Wireless AP Modem • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless ra[...]

40 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 41 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Su[...]

42 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and conguring EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 43 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are a[...]

44 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Clic k T ool > Sen sor R ecord er on the AI Su ite [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 45 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r suc h as fan r otati on, C PU temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on th[...]

46 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Y es if you wa[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 47 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on th[...]

48 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar . ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 49 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T o unlock the device: 1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply . 2. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok . T o change the password: • Click Change Password , then follow the onscreen instructions to change password. AI Booting AI Booting allows you to[...]

50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS WebStorage ASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your les anytime and anywhere. Ensure to install the latest ASUS WebStorage PC Suite in your computer . Visit our website at http://www .asuswebst[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 51 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H • B a c k u p Allows you to quickly back up your important data, set your preferences for your backup schedule, and select Auto-Backup to automatically backup your data. • M y S y n c F o l d e r Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without [...]

52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 4. Click OK to display the items you can download[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 53 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy , burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 T o install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically . If Autorun is disabled, double-cli[...]

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices o[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 55 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Wi[...]

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 57 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioni[...]

58 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a vi[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 59 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speakers are connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your compute[...]

60 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the pow[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 61 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our compute[...]

62 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer . • Reinstall the operating system. The syste[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS K5130 63 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the B[...]

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