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ASUS Desktop PC User Guide D510MT/BM2AD[...]
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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[...]
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3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9 Where [...]
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4 Contents Appendix: Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 51 Using Windows ® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 52 Managing your les and folders ..................[...]
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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/[...]
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6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. 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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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9 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 additio[...]
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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 specications may vary with different models. ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Nero burning software D[...]
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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 Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in[...]
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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 4. Optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 5. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optic[...]
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Rear panel 1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A (North America) 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A (Europe) 2 . Voltage selector (optional). 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[...]
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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 LAN port LED indications DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. Refer to th[...]
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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 port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To c[...]
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Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. DVI • If your computer comes[...]
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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. DVI ` 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. DVI ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off 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. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO Power button For details on shu[...]
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Connecting a USB storage device 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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Front panel You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and US[...]
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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 stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO 20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices[...]
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Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 23 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[...]
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SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO SM.SD.MS-PRO 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 drives. To use the memory card: 1. Insert the me[...]
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Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 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 acce[...]
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Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Conguration > USB Single Port Co[...]
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Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. To set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode . From the Advanced Mode screen, click Main > HDDx:[...]
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28 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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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 rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Re[...]
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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. DVI RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Conguring[...]
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ASUS Business Manager ASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager 1. Insert your ASUS support DVD into your optical drive. 2. On the support CD window, click Utilities > ASUS Business Manager . 3. On the ASUS Manager setup screen, select the applications you want to in[...]
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Starting ASUS Manager Launch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS Manager Icon View and List View ASUS Manager has an Icon View and List View. Click the List View icon to display a list of tools available for your system. Icon View List View List View 32 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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System The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer. Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications. ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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Security Click Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities. PC Cleanup PC Cleanup provides options to remove temporary and unnecessary les from your computer to free up hard drive space. ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete keeps your les secure by making deleted les completely irrecoverable using [...]
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1. Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add les to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the les to the deletion box. 2. To remove a le from the deletion list, select the le, then click . • Right-click the le then select ASUS Secure Delete. To use ASUS Secure Delete: 3. Tick Delete the les listed in the [...]
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Backup & Recovery Click Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup settings and repairing Windows with a recovery disk. USB Lock The USB Lock feature secures your USB ports, card reader and optical drive from unwanted access by setting up a password. 36 Chapter 5: Us[...]
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Power Click Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to congure power management. With Power Manager, you can specity time settings for system hibernation, sleep, display and hard drive activity. Tool Click Tool on the main ASUS Manager screen to access the Support screen, Ai Booting or MyLogo. Support Support lists links to ASUS support web sites [...]
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Ai Booting Ai Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). 38 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]
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Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. Select any of the options, then click Next : • Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • Change the BIOS boot logo only. Before selecting the rst option, download the BIOS le to your computer using ASUS Update. 2. Click Browse to locate the picture le that you want to use as the boot logo (and the [...]
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Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) Intel ® SBA is a combination of hardware and software utilities that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Icons Descriptions Energy Saver Energy Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter sleep mode at the end of your workday and wake up at the start [...]
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ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 6 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. ?[...]
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? 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 on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is po[...]
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? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les 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 details, refer to the sectio[...]
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? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port 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. • Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is muted, the volume icon is d[...]
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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 power key on the front panel t[...]
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46 Chapter 6: 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 discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VG[...]
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ASUS D510MT/BM2AD 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Speaker or headphone does not work. Try using another speaker or headphone. The front and b[...]
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48 Chapter 6: 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[...]
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49 ASUS Desktop PC Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual E8706 First Edition January 2014 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Appendix Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 51 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the rst time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown l[...]
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52 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 the Start menu To launch items from th[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les. To pin items [...]
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54 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strengt[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring les and folders To explore les and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. Customizing the le/folder view To customize the le/[...]
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56 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a backup To set up a backup: 1. Click > Al[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. You may customize the notications. For more deta[...]
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58 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user’s password To 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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus software Trend Mic[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the rst time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. Wait for a few minutes until [...]
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60 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8.1. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize a[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access 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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62 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap to go ba[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Working with Windows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter> to launch your se[...]
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64 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click . • From the Start screen, press < Tab >, then press < Enter > on [...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a [...]
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66 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can [...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate[...]
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68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + <D> Launches the desktop. + <E> Launches the Computer window on the desktop. [...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut d[...]
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70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings excep[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 71 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Other Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device Windows ® 7 To remove a USB storage device on Windows ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 ash drive or U[...]
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72 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 To congure the screen resolution settings on Windows ® 7: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display >[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. 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 extension display. This increases your deskt[...]
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74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address and Subnet mask . 6. Selec[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 75 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 12. Click Close to nish the conguration. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 14. Enter[...]
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76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring a static IP network connection To congure a static IP network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address . 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Windows ® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings . 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties . 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties . 6. Cl[...]
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78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network . 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next .[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 79 ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Conguring a static IP [...]
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80 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Co[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect .[...]
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82 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) [...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery proces[...]
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84 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive. 1. Press < F8 > du[...]
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ASUS Desktop PC 85 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish . To create a USB recovery drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen. For details, refer to L[...]
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86 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This p[...]
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87 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-3842-9911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101# Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techse[...]
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