Asus Pro Series BP1AD manual

BM1AD BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) ASUS Desktop PC User Manual BM6AD (MD310) BM1AD BP1AD (SD310)[...]

2 Copyright © 2015 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 Getting Windows ® Help and Support ........................................................... 59 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 60 Windows ® 8.1 lock screen ............................................................................ 60[...]

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 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 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Nero burning software D[...]

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 a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer[...]

2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices suc[...]

BM1AD Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive bay (empty). You may install an additional optical disk [...]

USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0[...]

5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT conne[...]

Rear panel BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING : 115-230Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50/60Hz PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other p[...]

Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1- channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light [...]

BP1AD (SD310) PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playbac[...]

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1- channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel)[...]

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. 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. Conn[...]

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. BP1AD (SD310) 22 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. BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) ` BP1AD (SD310) ` ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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. BP1AD (SD310) BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) 24 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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. Power button BM1AD Power button BM6AD (MD310) Power button BP1AD (SD310) ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD[...]

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[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) For details, refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual , which can be found in this manual.[...]

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 Headphone and Mic BM6AD (MD310) BM1AD 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devic[...]

Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT BP1AD (SD310) ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer 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. When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. Setting up multiple dis[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. Turn on your computer. 4. Congure the Screen Resolution settings. For details, refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual , which can be found in this manual. Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (H[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 34 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 [...]

Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 1 2 3 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 t[...]

Configuring 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 Configuration > USB Single Port Cont[...]

Configuring 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: [...]

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[...]

BP1AD (SD310) Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows ® 7 / [...]

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. BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) RJ-45 cable LAN BP1AD (SD310) RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Con[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 42 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 wa[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 43 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 [...]

44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 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 [...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 45 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 speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your computer’s [...]

46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 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 turne[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 47 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 u[...]

48 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 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 fr[...]

ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 49 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 t[...]

ASUS Desktop PC Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Appendix Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 52 Chapter 1 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 53 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 the Start menu: [...]

54 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 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.[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notification area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired o[...]

56 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files 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 file/folder view To customize[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 57 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 files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: 1. Click > All Programs >[...]

58 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. You may customize the notications.[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 59 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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Se[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 60 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 61 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 all the programs [...]

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

ASUS Desktop PC 63 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 back to the Start [...]

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

ASUS Desktop PC 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure 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 your keyboard. P[...]

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

ASUS Desktop PC 67 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 also use this to[...]

68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 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 keyb[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 69 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. + <F> Open[...]

70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnier 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 > P[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 71 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 except in the followi[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 72 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 notication 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[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 To configure 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 > Change display settings . • Right click [...]

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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 ext[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 75 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. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically[...]

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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 conguration. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click t[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring a static IP network connection To configure 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 the preferred DNS Server address and alter[...]

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 79 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 .[...]

80 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to nish the conguration. 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 t[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 81 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 notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect . 3. You may need to key in the net[...]

82 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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 .[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 83 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) to USB storage devices or to a network dr[...]

84 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select OK to conrm 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 instru[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 85 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 > during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD i[...]

86 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions 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[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 87 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 process may take a while to complete. 1. L[...]