Asus M12AD manual

ASUS Desktop PC M12AD and M52AD U ser Guide M12AD M52AD[...]

2 Copyright © 2014 ASUST eK Computer Inc. A ll Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and soft ware described in it, may be repr oduced, transmitted , transcribed, stored in a r etrieval system, or translated int o any language in any f orm or by any means, ex cept documentation kept by the purchaser f or backup purposes, [...]

3 Con tents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 8 Conv entions used in this guide.......[...]

4 Putting your Desktop PC t o sleep ............................................................................................ 59 Entering the BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................. 60 Recovering your sy stem ........................................................[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Ser vices ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fr om our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. W e believe in providing solutions f or you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other c omponents, as well as the packaging materials. P lease go to http://csr .a[...]

6 IC: Canadian C ompliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industr y Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian int erference- causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is s[...]

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

8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals bef ore cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergen t and a few drops of warm water then remo ve any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT plac e on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing i[...]

9 Con ventions used in this guide T o ensure that you per form certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where t o find more informa tion Refer to the follo wing sources f or additional information and for pr oduct and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websit e provides updated inf ormation on [...]

10 Package c ontents • Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing ,contactyourretailer . • Theillustrateditemsabov eareforreferenceonly .Actualproductspecicationsmayvarywith different models . ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 Po wer cord x1 Dipole antenna[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 11 Chapter 1 Getting star ted W elcome! Thank you for pur chasing the ASUS M12AD / M52AD D esktop PC! ASUS M12AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W ar[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH M52AD USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) por ts connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. • DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoan yUSB3.0por twheninstallingWindo ws ® operating system. • D[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel M12AD / M52AD V oltage selec tor . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input v oltage according to the v oltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V , set the switch to 115V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V . Setti[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) por ts connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. HDMI port. T his port is for a High-Definition Multimedia I nterface (HDMI) connector , and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD , Blu-ray , [...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications Air vents . These ven ts allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the ai[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up your comput er This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devic es, such as the ex ternal monitor , keyboard, mouse, and pow er cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display [...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH • IfyourcomputercomeswithanASUSGraphicsCar d,thegraphicscardissetastheprimary display device in the BIOS. Hence, c onnect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • T oconnectmultipleexternalmonitorstoyourcomp[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboar d and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports. ` Connecting the pow er cord Connect one end of the power cord t o the power connector on the rear panel o[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your c omputer . T urning your c omputer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. Press the po wer button on your c omputer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details [...]

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ASUS M12AD and M52AD 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 2 C onnecting devices to y our computer Connecting a USB storage de vice This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels . The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as stor age devices. T o connect a USB storage device:  • Inser ttheUSBsto[...]

22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH M12AD Connecting microphone and speak ers 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 c onnect 2.1- channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1- channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Co[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers[...]

24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external display s Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in y our computer , connect the monitors on the output por ts of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using mult[...]

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HD T V Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV ) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ouneedanHDMIcabletoconnecttheHDTVandthecomputer .TheHDMIcableispurchased separately . • T ogetthebestdisplay[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using y our computer Proper postur e when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper postur e is necessar y to prevent strain to y our wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles . This sec tion provides you with tips on a voiding phy sical discomfort and possible injury[...]

28 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allow s you to read from and write to differ ent memor y card drives. T o use the memor y card:[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, pr ess the ejec t button below the drive bay cov er to open the tray. 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up . 3. Push the tray t o close it. 4. Select a program from the A[...]

30 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 4 C onnecting to the Internet W ired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer t o a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with y our DSL/cable[...]

32 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH 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. 2. T urn on your computer . 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact?[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH W ireless connection (on selec ted models only) Connect your computer to the Internet thr ough a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access poin t (AP). • T oincreasetherangeandsensitivityofthewirelessradiosignal,c o[...]

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ASUS M12AD and M52AD 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some pr oblems 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pr operlyconnected. • Checkifthe?[...]

36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off . When the Number L ock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only . Press the Number Lock key t o turn the LED off if you want to use the arro w keys on the number key pad. ? No d[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On Windo ws ® 8.1: Y ou can use W indows ® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your files recov ery option to restore or undo changes to your comput er’ s system settings without aff[...]

38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensurethatyouconnectyourspeakerst otheLineoutport(lime)onthefrontpanel or the rear panel. • Checkifyourspeakisconnectedtoanelectricalsourceandturnedon. • Adjustyour?[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Powe r Problem Possible Cause Action No power ( The power indicator is off ) Incorrect power voltage • Setyourcomputer’ spowervoltage switch to your ar ea ’ s power requirements . • Adjustthevoltagesettings .Ensurethat the power cor d is unplugged fr[...]

40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer . • Connectthesignalcabletothecorrect display port (onboard VGA or discr ete VGA port). •?[...]

ASUS M12AD and M52AD 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refertoyourc omputer’ sUserGuide for the correct port. • Disconnectandreconnectthespeaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T r y us[...]

42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy r ight after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. T he 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 BIOS to its default[...]

ASUS Desktop PC W indow s ® 8.1 U ser Manual E8607 First E dition August 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reser ved Appendix W indows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]

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ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time , a ser ies of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. T o star t your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the po wer button on your Desktop PC. Wait f or a few minutes [...]

50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the W indows ® UI The Window s ® User Interface (UI) is the tile -based display used in W indows ® 8.1. It includes the following f eatures you can use while w orking on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user acc ount. It helps organize [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you t o launch programs and acc ess the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.[...]

52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse point er then click on the recent app’ s thumbnail to go back to that app . Move your mouse pointer do wn to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app scr een: Hover your mouse point er on the lower left corner then tap to go ba[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH W orking with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’ s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Positiony ourmousepointeronanappthenleft-clickoncetolaunchit. • Press<T ab>twicethenusethearrowkeystobrow se?[...]

54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Acc essing the All Apps screen Fr om the All Apps screen, you can configur e an apps settings or pin an app to the Star t screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen • OntheStartscreen,click . • Fr omtheStartscreen,press< Ta b >,[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your scr een. I t consists of several tools that allo w you to share applications and pr ovide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears a[...]

56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you t o look for files, applications , or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you t o share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. Fr om the Start screen, you can al[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you t o work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’ s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pix els or higher before using the Snap feature . Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’ s mouse or keyboard to [...]

58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard , you can also use the follo wing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate W indows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. +<D> Launches the desktop. +<E> Launches the Computer window on the de[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH +<+> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your scr een. +<-> Zooms out your scr een. +<Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. T urning your Desktop PC OFF T o turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following t o shut down your Desktop PC: • Fr omtheCharmsbar ,clic[...]

60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores sy stem hardware settings tha t are needed for syst em startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensur e optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Recov ering your sy stem Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restor es your PC to its factor y default settings. Back up all your data befor e using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press<F9>duringbootup . 2. Fr om the screen, click T roubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. [...]

62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to cop y the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complet e. 8. When the process is complet ed, click Finish. 3. ClickRecovery>Createareco ver y drive. 4. Click Copy the rec overy par[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing ev er ything and reinstalling W indows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option. Back up all your data befor e using this option. This process may take a while t o complete.[...]

64 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUST eK C OMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li- T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 11259 T elephone   +886-2-2894-3447 F ax    +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.c om.tw W eb site w ww.asus .com.tw T echnical Support T elephone   +86-21-38429911 Onlin[...]