Asus P30AD manual

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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, [...]

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

4 Con tents Managing your files and folders ............................................................................................... 50 Restoring your system settings ................................................................................................. 52 Prot ecting your computer.................................................[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

11 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 Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Po wer cor[...]

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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 [...]

Fr ont panel Slim ODD . This bay is for a slim size optical drive. Po wer button. P ress this button to turn the system on. Headphone port. T his Line In (lime) por t connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. Microphone port. T his M ic (pink) por t connects a microphone. USB 3.0 ports. T hese t wo 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are av[...]

Rear panel USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Univ ersal S erial Bus (USB) por ts are available f or connecting USB 2.0 devices. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia I nterface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD , Blu-Ray and other protected content. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universa[...]

Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . I n 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this por t becomes Fr ont Speaker Out. Line In port (light blue). T his port connects to a tape, CD, DVD play er, or other audio sources. Refer to[...]

Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that pr ovides ventilation inside the sy stem chassis. Video Graphics A dapter ( VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA- compatible devices. Use a VGA card in one slot height, other wise it cannot be installed in the chassis. Po wer supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. ` 20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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 your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your c omputer . 3. Wait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details on shutting do wn your Desktop PC,[...]

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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[...]

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 LINE OUT 24 Cha[...]

Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS P30AD 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers 26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er 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 multiple monitors, y ou are allowed t o set [...]

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[...]

ASUS P30AD 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 injury while usi[...]

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 memor y card reader on the front panel of y our system allows you to read fr om and write to differ ent memory card drives. T o use the memor y card: 1. I nser t the memory card into the card slot. [...]

Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay co ver 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. S elect a program from the Aut oPlay window to acc ess your files. If AutoPlay is NO[...]

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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. S et up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with y our DSL/cable modem. 2. Connec t one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the [...]

Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connec t 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 comput er . 3. Configure the necessary I nternet connection settings. • Contactyournetworkadministratorf ordetailsor?[...]

W i-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet thr ough a wireless connection. T o establish a W i-Fi connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point ( AP). • T oincreasetherangeandsensitivityofthewirelessradiosignal,c onnecttheexternal antennas to the ante[...]

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ASUS P30AD 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some pr oblems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? M y 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ifthewall?[...]

38 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[...]

ASUS P30AD 39 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 W indows ® 7: The Window s ® System Restor e feature allo ws you to r estore or undo changes to your computer’ s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or phot[...]

40 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[...]

ASUS P30AD 41 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 unplugged from the pow[...]

42 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 P30AD 43 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manual for the correct port. • Disconnec tandreconnectthespeaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T r y using ano[...]

44 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 ® 7 / W indow s ® 8.1 U ser Manual E8623 First E dition August 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reser ved Appendix W indows ® 7 / W indows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]

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ASUS Desktop PC 47 Chapter 1 Using W indows ® 7 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 ® 7 operating system. T o star t for the first time: 1. Turn your comput er on. W ait for a few minut es until the Set Up Windo[...]

48 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using W indows ® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® 7. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to pr ograms, utilities, and other useful items on your computer . I t also provides you with mor e information about W indows 7 t[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-acc ess 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 pla yed media files. T o [...]

50 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notification ar ea By default, the notification area shows these thr ee icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the W indows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal str[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring files and folders T o explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer . 2. From the navigation or view pane, br owse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar , click the arrow to display the c ontents of the drive or f older . Cust omizing the file/folder view T o customize t[...]

52 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new f older 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 > F older . Backing up your files Setting up a backup T o set up a backup: 1. Click[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Prot ecting your computer Using W indows ® 7 Action Cent er Windows ® 7 Action Center pro vides you with aler t notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option t o automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems . Y ou may customize the notifications. F or [...]

54 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user’ s password T o set up a user ’ s password: 1. S elect the user that you would like to set a passwor d. 2. Select Create a passw ord . 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’ s hint. 4. When done, click Create passwor d . Activating the anti-virus software [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using W indows ® 8.1 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 Deskt[...]

56 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 org[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 57 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.[...]

58 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 t[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 59 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?[...]

60 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 &g[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 61 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[...]

62 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 63 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[...]

64 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 65 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 ,?[...]

66 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 e[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Other Windo ws ® 7 / W indows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB stor age device W indow s ® 7 T o remove a USB storage de vice on Window s ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on y our computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 flash [...]

68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring the scr een resolution settings W indow s ® 7 T o configure the screen resolution settings on Window s ® 7: 1. D o any of the following t o open the Screen Resolution setting screen:  •  Click > Contr ol Panel > Appear ance and P ersonali[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. S elect the display mode from the Multiple displays: dr op -down list. • Duplicate these display s : 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 incr eas[...]

70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select Internet Prot ocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically . O therwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address and Subnet mask . 6. Se[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 71 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Nex t . 10. Select Broadband (PPP oE) and click Nex t . 11. En ter your User name and, P assword, and Connection name. Click Connect . 12. Click Close to finish the configur ation. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 14.[...]

72 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring a static IP netw ork connec tion T o configure a static IP network connection : 1. R epeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the follo wing IP address . 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from y our service provider . 4. I f[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 dapter settings . 4. R ight-clickonyourLANandselect Properties . 5. Click Internet P rotocol V er[...]

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 . 9. Select Broadband (PPP oE) and click Nex t .[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 75 ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. En ter your User name and, P assword, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to finish the configur ation. 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. Configuring a stati[...]

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar W ireless connection Connecting to a Wi-F i network Windo ws ® 7 T o connect to a W i-Fi network: 1. Click the net work icon in the notification area t o display the available wireless netw orks. 2. S elect the wireless network that you want to connect to , the[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Charms bar , select S ettings and click the network icon . 3. S elect the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click C onnec t .[...]

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Recov ering your sy stem W indow s ® 7 Using the sy stem reco ver y partition The system rec overy partition quick ly restores your Desktop PC’ s sof tware to its original working state. Befor e using the system recovery partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 79 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. S elect OK to confirm the system recov ery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensur e to back up all your important data before the system recov er y. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the r ecovery process. DONOTremo vetheRecoverydisc,unlessinstructedtodoso,[...]

80 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH T o reset your PC by using Reco very DVD: • Backupallyourdatabefor eusingthisoption. • Disconnectallexternalharddiskdrivesbeforeperformingsystemrecov er yonyourDesktop PC to avoid rest oring W indows o[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. S elect 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 completed, click Finish . T o create a USB recov er y drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps scr een. For details , r[...]

82 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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 option s in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option. Back up all your data befor e using this option. T[...]

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