Asus P50AD manual

ASUS Desktop PC P50AD User Manual[...]

2 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK 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 th[...]

3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 9 Conventions used in this guide .................................................................... 10 Where t[...]

4 Contents Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 49 Getting Windows ® Help and Support ........................................................... 50 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the rst time ..........................................................................[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback 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.com/[...]

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 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment according to the instruction manual. Equipment registered based on the confirmation measurement at the user ins[...]

8 matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC (RF Equipment)[...]

9 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[...]

10 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additi[...]

11 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. ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Installation[...]

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ASUS P50AD 13 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Front panel 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 P50AD Desktop PC! The ASUS P50AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, [...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. Hea[...]

ASUS P50AD 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 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 1. Air[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH 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 computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display output[...]

ASUS P50AD 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH • 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. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 source. `[...]

ASUS P50AD 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer. ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatical[...]

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ASUS P50AD 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the rear panel and USB3.0 ports on the front panel. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to yo[...]

22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Connecting He[...]

ASUS P50AD 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers[...]

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

ASUS P50AD 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your 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. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as[...]

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 met[...]

ASUS P50AD 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 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 using and fu[...]

28 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove H[...]

ASUS P50AD 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below 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 program from the AutoPlay window to [...]

30 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. Hot keys Description Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume.[...]

ASUS P50AD 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To 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). 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rea[...]

32 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To 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. Turn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your n[...]

ASUS P50AD 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 functioning. • Check[...]

34 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 Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? No display [...]

ASUS P50AD 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On Windows ® 7: The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more[...]

36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? 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 speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • From the Desktop Mode screen, ensure that your[...]

ASUS P50AD 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 power outlet. Your computer is not turned on. Press the [...]

38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH 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. Your computer is not properly conne[...]

ASUS P50AD 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow Too 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 system often hangs or freezes. Hard disk drive failure • S[...]

40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Your 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 BIOS to its default sett[...]