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    Desktop PC K31AN / A31AN / F31AN U ser Guide[...]

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    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, [...]

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    3 Con tents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 9 Conv entions used in this guide.......[...]

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

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    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[...]

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    6 IC: Canadian Compliance Sta tement 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[...]

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    7 VCCI: Japan C ompliance Statement VCCI Class B Sta tement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiv er , it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment accor ding to the instruction manual. Equipment register ed based on the confirmation measurement at the u[...]

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    8 BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Sta tement K C (RF Equipment) ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply wit[...]

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    9 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[...]

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    10 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 website pr ovides updated information on [...]

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    11 ` ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Po wer cor d x1 Po wer adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Package c ontents • Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing ,contactyourretailer . • [...]

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    W elcome! Thank you for pur chasing the ASUS D esktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user- centric utilities. All these values are encapsula ted in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W arranty Card before setting up your ASUS Deskt op PC. Getting to know your [...]

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    Fr ont panel 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. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High C apacit y Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a suppor ted memory card into t[...]

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    USB 3.0 port. This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port connec ts to a USB 3.0 device such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. • DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetotheUSB3.0portwheninstallinga Windows® operating system. • DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitations ,?[...]

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    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 Line Out port (lime). This por t connects to a headphone or speaker . I n a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of[...]

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    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 C ard (on selec ted models only) Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics C [...]

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    Using the onboard displa y output por ts Connect your monitor to the onboard displa y output por t. T o connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connec t a VGA monitor to the VGA por t, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer . 2. Plug the monitor to [...]

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    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 . Connecting the pow er cord Connect one end of the power cord t o the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power sour ce. ` ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c omputer . T urning your c omputer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. Turn on the power swit ch. 2. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your c omputer . 3. Wait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details on s[...]

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    Connecting a USB storage de vice This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels . The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device:  • Inser ttheUSBstoragedevicetoy ourcomputer . Y ou can enable or disable the front and rea[...]

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    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. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: C[...]

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    Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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

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    For some g raphic cards, only the monitor tha t is set to be the primary display has display during POST . The dual displa y function works only under W indows. 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 ou[...]

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    3. Turn on your comput er . 4. D o any of the following t o open the S creen Resolution setting screen: Fr om the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Contr ol Panel on the Start screen. For details , refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windo ws® apps . b) Fr om the Control P anel, click Adjust s[...]

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    Connecting an HD T V Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV ) to the HDMI por t 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performance,ensurethatyourHDMIcableislesst[...]

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    28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 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 [...]

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    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: 1. I nser t the memory card into the card slot. ?[...]

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    Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray . 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally . 3. Push the tray gently to [...]

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

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    3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your comput er . 4. Configure the necessary I nternet connection settings. • Contactyournetworkadministratorf ordetailsorassistanceinsettingupyourInternet connection. • Formor edetails,ref ertothesections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPP oE networ[...]

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    2. Turn on your comput er . 3. Configure the necessary I nternet connection settings. • Contactyournetworkadministratorf ordetailsorassistanceinsettingupyourInternet connection. • Formor edetails,ref ertothesections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPP oE network connection or Configu[...]

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    Configuring a dynamic IP/PPP oE network connection T o configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE netw ork connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. Fr om the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Cent er . 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change A [...]

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    6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPP oE connection. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Nex t . 7. R eturn to the Network and Sharing Cent er and then click Set up a new connection or network . 36 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Nex t . 10. En ter your User name and, P assword, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. En ter your user name and passwor d. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Configuri[...]

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    38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 39 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 pow ered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up . • Checkifyourcomputerispr operlyconnected. • Checki[...]

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    40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arro w key s 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. ? N[...]

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    ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to rest ore or undo changes to m y computer’ s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On Windo ws® 8.1: Y ou can use Windo ws® 8.1 Refresh ev er ything without affecting your files recov ery option to restore or undo changes to your comput er’ s system settings w[...]

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    42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? My speakers produc e 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[...]

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    ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Powe r Problem Possible Cause Action No power ( The power indicator is off ) Incorrect power voltage • S etyourcomputer’ spowervoltage switch to your ar ea ’ s power requirements . • Adjustthevoltagesettings.Ensurethat the power cor d is unplug[...]

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    44 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). •?[...]

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    ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • R efertoyourc omputer’ sUserGuide for the correct port. • Disconnec tandreconnectthespeaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. [...]

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    46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause A ction 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 defaul[...]

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    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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    ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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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 power button on your Desktop PC. W ait for a few minutes u[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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.[...]

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    52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the rec ent 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 b[...]

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    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?[...]

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    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 >,[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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. From the screen, click T roubleshoot. 3. S elect Reset your PC. 4. Click Nex t. [...]

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    62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. S elect the USB storage device where you want to cop y the recovery files. 6. Click Nex t. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complet e. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. 3. ClickR ecovery>Createarec overy drive. 4. Click Copy the recovery parti[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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 inf o@asus.com.tw W eb site w ww.asus .com.tw T echnical Support T elephone   +86-21-38429911 Onlin[...]