ASUS BM1AF, BM6AF, BP1AF User Manual

ASUS Desktop PC

BM6AF, BM1AF, BP1AF

BM6AF

BM1AF

BP1AF

User Manual

E8125

First Edition
February 2013

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... 5

Safety information .......................................................................................... 8

Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9

Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 9

Package contents ........................................................................................ 10

Chapter 1: Getting started

Welcome! ......................................................................................................11

Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11

Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 23

Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 28

Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 29

Using Windows® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 30

Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 32

Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 34

Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 35

Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................... 36

Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8

Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 37

Using the Windows® UI ................................................................................ 38

Working with Windows® apps ...................................................................... 41

Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 46

Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 47

Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 47

Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 48

Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 49

Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 52

Chapter 5: Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 57

Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 58

Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS .................................................. 59

Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ................................. 60

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Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ......................................................................................... 61

Chapter 7: Using the utilities

ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 71

ASUS WebStorage ...................................................................................... 78

ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................... 90

ASUS Secure Delete ................................................................................... 91

ASUS Business Suite 2.0 ............................................................................

Nero Essentials ............................................................................................ 95

Recovering your system .............................................................................. 96

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 99

ASUS contact information .......................................................................... 107

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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/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
information in different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference; and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Lithium Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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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

This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency

band.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner

that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance

The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.

Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement

This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement

Japan RF Equipment Statement

KC (RF Equipment)

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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 casing has

been damaged.

•

DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

•

DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the
Desktop PC.

•

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.

•

DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.

• Battery safety warning:

contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41F) and
40˚C (104F).

•

DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting
overheated.

•

DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the

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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.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.

ASUS Local Technical Support

Visit ASUS website at

local Technical Support Engineer.

http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of

• The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC:

• C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual

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Package contents

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stalla

tion

Guide

ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1

Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional)

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Nero burning software

Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1

DVD x1 (Optional)

• 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.

Chapter 1

Getting started

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

Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.

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Front USB 2.0 port 4

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1. 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.

2. Microphone port (pink).

3. Headphone port (lime).

This port connects to a microphone.

This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

4. 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.

5. 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 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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6. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer.

7. HDD LED.

8. Power LED.

9. Power button.

10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays.

This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates.

This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.

Press this button to turn on your computer.

The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives /

memory card readers.

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1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

2 . Voltage selector.

according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100­127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the
switch to 230V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will
seriously damage the system!

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Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage

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80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch.

3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

5. DisplayPort.

6. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant,

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

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This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system.

DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI.

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7. 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 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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8. USB 2.0 ports.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.

9. Microphone port (pink).

Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

10. Line Out port (lime).

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

11. Line In port (light blue).

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, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-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) - - - Side Speaker Out

12. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

expansion card.

13. LAN (RJ-45) port.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

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

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN port

14. Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using

Kensington® compatible PC security cables.

15. USB 2.0 ports.

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.

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16. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

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17. Air vents.

Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.

18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

devices.

19. Pad lock slot.

lock.

20. Serial port (optional).

This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad

This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

2. 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.

3. Optical disk drive eject button.

4. Optical disk drive bay (empty).

Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

You may install an additional optical disk drive in this

bay.

5. HDD LED.

6. 3.5 inch drive bay.

This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates.

This 3.5 inch drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory

card readers.

7. Microphone.

8. Headphone port.

This port connects to a microphone.

This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows

operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows

OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster

and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

2 . Voltage selector.

according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100­127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the
switch to 230V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will
seriously damage the system!

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Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage

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Rear USB 2.0 port 2
Rear USB 2.0 port 1

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80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch.

3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

5. DisplayPort.

6. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant,

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

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This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system.

DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI.

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7. USB 3.0 ports.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 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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8. USB 2.0 ports.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.

9. Microphone port (pink).

Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

10. Line Out port (lime).

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

11. Line In port (light blue).

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, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-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) - - - Side Speaker Out

12. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

expansion card.

13. LAN (RJ-45) port.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

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

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SPEED
LED

LAN port

14. Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using

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Kensington® compatible PC security cables.

15. USB 2.0 ports.

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.

16. VGA port.

VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

17. Air vents.

Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.

18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

devices.

19. Pad lock slot.

lock.

20. Serial port (optional).

This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad

This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

2. Optical disk drive eject button.

Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

3. 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.

4. HDD LED.

5. USB 3.0 ports.

This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates.

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 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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6. 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.

7. 3.5 inch drive bay.

This 3.5 inch drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory

card readers.

8. Microphone.

9. Headphone port.

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This port connects to a microphone.

This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

3. DisplayPort.

This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system.

DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI.

4. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant,

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content.

5. 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.

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• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows
operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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6. USB 2.0 ports.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.

7. Microphone port (pink).

Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

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8. Line Out port (lime).

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

9. Line In port (light blue).

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, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-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) - - - Side Speaker Out

10. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

expansion card.

11. Voltage selector.

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 100­127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the
switch to 230V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will
seriously damage the system!

80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch.

12. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.

13. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

14. LAN (RJ-45) port.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

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

ACT/LINK
LED

SPEED
LED

LAN port

15. Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad

lock.

16. USB 2.0 ports.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.

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Kensington® compatible PC security cables.

18. Parallel Port (optional)

devices.

19. VGA port.

VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

20. Serial port (optional).

. This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

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. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, 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 a power source.

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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. Turn on the power switch. (

3. Press the power button on your computer.

Power button

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Turning your computer OFF

To turn your computer OFF on Windows® 7:

1. Close all running applications.

2. Click

3. Click

on the Windows® desktop.

to shut down the operating system.

For details on shutting down your Desktop PC on Windows® 8, refer to the section Turning

your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 3.

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Chapter 2

Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst 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 rst time:

1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the
appears.

2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click

3. From the dropdown lists, select your
Keyboard layout, then click Next.

4. Key in uniques names for the

5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click
also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a
user account and password in this chapter.

6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick

7. Select

8. Review your date and time settings. Click

Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the

security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

restarts. You may now start using your computer.

Country or region, Time and currency, and

user name and computer name, then click Next.

I accept the license terms and click Next.

Next. The system loads the new settings and

Set Up Windows screen

Next.

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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 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:

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1. From the Windows

2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more
details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this
chapter.

Using the Getting Started item

The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks

such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring les to help you to
familiarize yourself with using Windows® 7.

To use the Getting Started item:

1. From the Windows

2. Select

3. Select the task that you want to do.

Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears.

taskbar, click the Start icon .

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taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

Using the taskbar

The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.

Launching a program from the taskbar

To launch a program from the taskbar:

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• From the Windows
program.

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details,
refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.

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Pinning items on the jumplists

When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick­access 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 to the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select

Pin to this list.

Unpinning items from the jumplist

To unpin items from the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then

select Unpin from this list.

Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar

To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:

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1. From the Windows

2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar.

3. Select

Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.

You may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin
this program to taskbar.

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Unpinning programs from the Start menu

To unpin programs from the Start menu:

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1. From the Windows

2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select

Remove from this list.

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

Unpinning programs from the taskbar

To unpin programs from the taskbar:

1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar,

then select Unpin this program from taskbar.

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Using the notication area

By default, the notication area shows these three icons:

Action Center notication

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 or wireless network
connection.

Volume

Click this icon to adjust the volume.

Displaying an alert notication

To display an alert notication:

• Click the Notication icon

For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.

, then click the message to open it.

Customizing icons and notications

You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.

To customize icons and notications:

1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon

2. Click

3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to

Customize.

customize.

.

Managing your les and folders

Using Windows® Explorer

Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.

Launching Windows® Explorer

To launch Windows Explorer:

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1. From the Windows

2. Click

Computer to launch Windows Explorer.

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

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Exploring les and folders

To explore les and folders:

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1. Launch Windows

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.

Explorer.

Customizing the le/folder view

To customize the le/folder view:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data.

3. From the toolbar, click the View icon

4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the le/folder.

You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type
that you want.

.

Arranging your les

To arrange your les:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the

3. Select your preferred arrangement type.

Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.

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Sorting your les

To sort your les:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.

3. From the menu that appears, select

Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type.

Grouping your les

To group your les:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.

3. From the menu that appears, select
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Adding a new folder

To add a new folder:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the toolbar, click

3. Key in a name for the new folder.

You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder.

New folder.

Backing up your les

Setting up a backup

To set up a backup:

1. Click

2. Click

3. Select your backup destination. Click

4. Select

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.

> All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

Set up backup. Click Next.

Next.

Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup

mode.

If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT-

formatted les, Recycle Bin les, or temporary les that are 1GB or more.

Restoring your system settings

The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system
settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your
computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.

To restore your system:

1. Close all running applications.

2. Click

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.

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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. For more details, refer to the previous section

Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.

Launching Windows® 7 Action Center

To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:

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1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notication icon

Action Center.

2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.

, then click Open

Using Windows® Update

Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security
and performance of your computer.

Launching Windows® Update

To launch Windows® Update:

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1. From the Windows

2. Select

3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.

All Programs > Windows Update.

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

Setting up a user account and password

You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.

Setting up a user account

To set up a user account:

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1. From the Windows

2. Select

3. Select

4. Key in the name of the new user.

5. Select either

6. When done, click

Manage another account.

Create a new account.

taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

Standard user or Administrator as the user type.

Create Account.

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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

3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.

4. When done, click

Create a password.

Create password.

Activating the anti-virus software

Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus
software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day
trial period after activating it.

To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:

1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application.

2. Carefully read the license terms. Click

3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click

4. Click Finish to complete the activation.

Agree & Activate.

Next.

Getting Windows® Help and Support

Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications
in Windows® 7 platform.

To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support.

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows

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online help.

Chapter 3

Using Windows® 8

Starting for the rst 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 operating system.

To start for the rst time:

1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.

2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick
and click Accept.

3. Follow the next onscreen instructions to congure the following basic items:

• Personalize

• Settings

4. Once you are done conguring the basic items, the Windows

Watch this tutorial to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities.

For details on using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections.

I accept the license terms for using Windows

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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. 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 and applications you need in just one place.

You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.

Live tiles

Zoom in/out
button for apps

User account

Windows® apps

These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.

A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run a Windows® apps.

Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

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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

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Hotspot Action

upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent

lower left corner From a running app screen:

top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand

upper and lower right
corner

app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.

Move your mouse pointer down to display all the
running apps.

Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start
screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen.

NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on
your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.

From the Start screen:

Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent
app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.

icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running

app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For
more details, refer to Snap feature under Working
with Windows® apps.

Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charms bar.

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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 selected app.

Customizing apps

You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps.

• To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.

Resizing apps

Right-click the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller.

Unpinning apps

To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then
click Unpin from Start.

Closing apps

• Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to

change to a hand icon.

• Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it.

• From the running app’s screen, press <Alt> + <F4>.

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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

Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps icon.

Pinning an app on the Start screen

1. Launch the All Apps screen.

2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar.

3. From the settings bar, click

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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.

Charms Bar

Launching the Charms bar

When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above
shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.

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• Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen.

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Inside the Charms bar

Search

This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your

Desktop PC.

Share

This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or
email.

Start

This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start
screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.

Devices

This tool allows you to access and share les with the devices attached

to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.

Settings

This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC.

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Snap feature

The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between
apps.

A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature.

Snap bar

Using Snap

To use Snap:

1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen.

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Using your mouse

a) Click on an app to launch it.

b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.

c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left

side of the display panel.

Using your keyboard

• Launch an app then press + < . > to activate the Snap bar. The rst app would

automatically be placed in the smaller display area.

2. Launch another app. This second app will automatically appear in the bigger display
area.

3. To switch between apps, press

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Other keyboard shortcuts

Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications
and navigate Windows® 8.

Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.

+ <D>

+ <E>

+ <F>

+ <H>

+ <I>

+ <K>

+ <L>

+ <M>

+ <P>

+ <Q>

+ <R>

Launches the desktop.

Launches the Computer window on the desktop.

Opens the File search pane.

Opens the Share pane.

Opens the Settings pane.

Opens the Devices pane.

Activates the Lock screen.

Minimizes the Internet Explorer window.

Opens the Second screen pane.

Opens the Apps search pane.

Opens the Run window.

+ <U>

+ <W>

+ <X>

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Opens Ease of Access Center.

Opens the Settings search pane.

Opens a menu box of Windows tools

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+ <+>

Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen.

+ <->

+ <,>

+ <Enter>

+ <Prt Sc>

Zooms out your screen.

Allows you to peek at the desktop.

Opens the Narrator Settings.

Enables the print screen function.

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

• From the login screen, click

• If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4)

seconds until your Desktop PC turns off.

Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown.

Power > Shutdown.

Putting your Desktop PC to sleep

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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 following
circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.

Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend
that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

Quickly enter the BIOS

Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly
access the BIOS:

• Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then

press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press <Del> during
POST.

• When your Desktop PC is off, disconnect the power cord from your Desktop PC’s

power connector. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your
Desktop PC. Press <Del> during POST.

POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when
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Chapter 4

Connecting devices to your computer

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.

You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from
the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS section in
Chapter 5 of this user manual for details.

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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 USB3.0-compatible devices.

2. When the
pops up, remove the USB storage device from
your computer.

To remove a USB storage device on Windows® 8:

1. From the Start screen, click
the Desktop Mode.

2. Click
[Name of USB Drive].

3. When the
message pops up, remove the USB
storage device from your computer.

Safe to Remove Hardware message

Desktop to launch

from the taskbar, then click Eject

Safe to Remove Hardware

DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may
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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.

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Connecting 6-channel Speakers

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Chapter 5

Eye level to the top of
the monitor screen

Foot rest 90˚ angles

Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC

When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to
your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding
physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.

To maintain the proper posture:

• Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the
keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.

• Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than
your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level
of your knees.

• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is rmly supported and

angled slightly backward.

• Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you
are at the PC.

• Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even
with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.

• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to
reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.

• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare
such as windows and straight sunlight.

• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

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Using the optical drive (on selected models only)

2

1

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 to access your les.

If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, to access the data on an optical disc:

• On Windows
icon.

• On Windows
desktop then right-click on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the popup menu, click
File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon.

®

7, click the Start > Computer, and double-click the CD/DVD drive

®

8, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows®

Removing an optical disc

To remove an optical disc:

1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:

• Press the eject button below the drive bay cover.

• Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the

Computer screen, and click Eject.

To open the Computer screen on Windows® 8, hover your mouse pointer over the lower
left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the
popup menu, click File Explorer to open the Computer screen.

2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.

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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

Port Control.

3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable.

4. Press <Enter> to enable or disable the selected USB port.

5. Click

Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

Advanced > USB Conguration > USB Single

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Conguring 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

Advanced Mode screen, click Main > HDDx: [name of HDD] to open the HDD
Password screen.

3. Select the

4. From the

5. Conrm the password when prompted.

6. Click

Set User Password item and press <Enter>.

Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

Take note of this password, which you would need to access the HDD.

Exit > Advanced Mode. From the

To change the password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup:

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section to open the HDD Password screen.

2. Select the

3. From the
<Enter>.

4. From the

5. Conrm the password when prompted.

6. Click

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

Set User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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Set User Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

Modem

RJ-45 cable

Chapter 6

Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network
(LAN).

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.

Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.

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.

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3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

• For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network connection.

• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.

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Connecting via a local area network (LAN)

RJ-45 cable

LAN

RJ-45 cable

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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.

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2. Turn on your computer.

3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

• For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network connection.

• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.

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Conguration options on Windows® 7

Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection

To congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:

1. Go to

2. From the Network and Sharing

3. Right-click on your LAN and select

4. Select Internet Protocol

5. Select

6. Select

7. Click

Start > Control Panel >

Network and Sharing Center.

Center screen, click Change Adapter
settings.

Properties.

Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click
Properties.

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.

Obtain DNS server

address automatically if you

want the DNS server settings to be
assigned automatically. Otherwise,
select Use the following DNS

server addresses: and key in the
Preferred and Alternate DNS
server.

OK when done.

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Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.

8. Return to the

Sharing Center and then click
Set up a new connection or
network.

9. Select Connect to the Internet
and click Next.

10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and
click Next.

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Password, and Connection name.
Click Connect.

12. Click

13. Click the network icon in the taskbar

14. Enter your user name and

Close to nish the

conguration.

and click the connection you just
created.

password. Click Connect to
connect to the Internet.

Conguring a static IP network connection

To congure a static IP network connection :

1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.

2 Click

3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and

4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server

5. When done, click

Use the following IP address.

Gateway from your service provider.

address and alternative address.

OK.

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Conguration options on Windows® 8

Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection

To congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:

1. From the Start screen, click

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

4. Right-click on your LAN and select

5. Click

Internet Protocol Version

4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

Desktop to launch the Desktop mode.

Change Adapter settings.

Properties.

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automatically and click OK.

Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.

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7. Return to the

Sharing Center and then click
Set up a new connection or
network.

8. Select Connect to the Internet and
click Next.

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9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click
Next.

10. Enter your User name and,
Password, and Connection name.
Click Connect.

11. Click

12. Click the network icon in the taskbar

13. Enter your user name and password.

Close to nish the

conguration.

and click the connection you just
created.

Click Connect to connect to the
Internet.

Conguring a static IP network connection

To congure a static IP network connection:

1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous
section.

2 Click

3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and

4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server

5. When done, click

Use the following IP address.

Gateway from your service provider.

address and alternative address.

OK.

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Chapter 7

Using the utilities

The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. For more details
on the recovery options in Windows® 7 and Windows® 8, refer to Recovering your system
in this chapter.

ASUS AI Suite II

ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows
users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. The AI Suite
II icon appears in the Windows® notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main
menu bar.

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the

motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI

Suite II.

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Click to select a utility

Click to monitor sensors
or CPU frequency

• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.

• The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual
screenshots vary with models.

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Click to update the
motherboard BIOS

Click to show the
system information

Click to show the ASUS
support information

Click to customize
the interface settings

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The Tool menu

The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.

Launching and conguring EPU

EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects

the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select
the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system

status. It allows you to customize each mode through conguring the settings such as CPU

frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control.

To launch EPU:

• Click

Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Multiple system operating modes

Displays the following message
if no VGA power saving engine is
detected.

The items lighting up
means power saving
engine is activated

Displays the amount
of CO2 reduced

*Shifts between the
display of Total and
Current CO2 reduced

Displays the current
CPU power

Advanced settings for each mode

Displays the system properties of each mode

• * Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you

installed EPU.

• *

Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you
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Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you
of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,
and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is
always at a healthy operating condition.

To launch Probe II:

• Click

To congure Probe II:

• Click the

• The

Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the

sensor threshold values.

Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or

change the temperature unit.

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Saves your

conguration

Loads your saved conguration

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Loads the default
threshold values for
each sensor

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Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder

Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and
fan speed, as well as recording the changes.

To launch Sensor Recorder:

• Click

Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

To congure Sensor Recorder:

• Click the

Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want

to monitor.

• The

History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you

enable.

Select the
sensors that you
want to monitor

Drag to view the
status during a
certain period
of time

Click to return to the default mode

Click to zoom in/out the Y axis

Click to zoom in/out the X axis

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The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.

Launching Sensor

The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU
temperature, and voltages.

To launch Sensor:

• Click

Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Launching CPU Frequency

The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.

To launch CPU frequency:

• Click

Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

The Update menu

The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with
the ASUS designed update utilities.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly

from the Internet, download the latest BIOS le from the Internet, update the BIOS from an
updated BIOS le, save the current BIOS le or view the BIOS version information.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc.

Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS

backup functions.

3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click

When no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there

is no new BIOS le from the BIOS server.

4. Click

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

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Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen

during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No.

Update BIOS from Internet, then click Next.

Next.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window, click

3. Click

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen

during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No.

Update BIOS from le, then click Next.

Open, and click Next.

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). ASUS MyLogo allows you to:

• Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard

• Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS le and update this BIOS to your

motherboard

• Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS le without updating this BIOS to your

motherboard

Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] to display the boot logo.

See the section Boot Settings Conguration of the BIOS Setup chapter in the user manual.

Changing the BIOS boot logo

1. From the AI Suite II main menu bar, click

2. Select any of these three options, then click

• Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard

• Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS le and update this BIOS to my

motherboard

• Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS le (But do not update this BIOS to

my motherboard)

Update > MyLogo.

Next:

Before using the last two options, ensure that you download a BIOS le to your computer

using ASUS Update.

3. Locate the picture le that you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS

if required) and then click Next.

4. Move the
the screen resolution.

5. Click the
the POST. Left-click the mouse to return to the setting screen.

6. Click

7. Click

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Resolution slider or click Auto Tune for the system to automatically adjusts

Booting Preview button to preview the way the picture is displayed during

Next when the adjustment is nished.

Flash and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

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The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and
memory slots.

• Click the

• Click the

• Click the

• Click the

MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name,

version, and BIOS.

CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache.

Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the

memory module installed on the corresponding slot.

Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it.

The Support screen

The Support screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support
website, download support website, or contact information.

The Settings screen

The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s

skin.

• Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable.

• Bar allows you to modify the bar setting,

• Skin allows you to customize the interface’s contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and

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ASUS WebStorage

ASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share,

and access your les anytime and anywhere.

Ensure to install the latest ASUS WebStorage PC Suite in your computer. Visit our website
at http://www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.

Installing WebStorage

To install WebStorage:

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe le from the ASUS

WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.

Launching WebStorage

Launching WebStorage on Windows® 7

To launch the WebStorage from the
Windows® desktop, click

Programs > ASUS > WebStorage

WebStorage quick bar appears in the
Windows® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window.

Start > All

. The

The following folders provide you the following functions:

• Dri v e

Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced les, share groups and password

protected data from here. Right-click the mouse to preview les before downloading or

generating a sharing URL.

• Bac k u p

Allows you to quickly back up your important data, set your preferences for your backup

schedule, and select Auto-Backup to automatically backup your data.

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Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without the

limitation of location or storage space.

• Cal e n d a r

ASUS WebStorage automatically synchronizes your calendar events to all your

computers to allow you to browse through your calendar from any of your computers.

• Boo k m a r kS y n ce r

BookmarkSyncer allows you to save your browser preference and favorite websites in

the cloud storage.

• Mob i l e A pp

ASUS WebStorage’s mobile applications allow you to synchronize your les between

your mobile devices. It also allows you to preview or stream les on your mobile device.

• Go t o W e b

ASUS WebStorage allows you to experience its value-added cloud service without the

risk of losing your data.

Settings

1. Click the Settings icon to launch the Settings screen.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the conguration.

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Launching WebStorage on Windows® 8

Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows® 8:

• Click the ASUS WebStorage icon

• Click the ASUS WebStorage icon from the Start screen.

on the Windows® notication area.

Using WebStorage cloud service

• To access your les online, ensure that you have an ASUS WebStorage account.

Register if you don’t own one.

• Ensure that your Desktop PC is connected to the Internet before accessing ASUS
WebStorage.

ASUS WebStorage main screen

Working with ASUS WebStorage

ASUS WebStorage contains the following folders that you can utilize for different functions:

MySyncFolder

This folder allows you to access, share and modify your le that you sync with other devices
via your PC. The le that you modied and saved will apply to the synced computer.

With MySyncFolder, you can also take notes, pictures, videos and record audios and upload
directly to this folder.

Uploading les to MySyncFolder

To upload les to MySyncFolder:

1. Click

2. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar.

3. Click

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to launch MySyncFolder.

then locate the le that you want to upload to your MySyncFolder.

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To add les to MySyncFolder:

1. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar.

2. Click

a. Click

b. Click

c. Click

d. Click

3. Key in a lename and click

to your MySyncFolder.

Deleting contents from MySyncFolder

To delete contents from MySyncFolder:

1. Right-click the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

2. Click

Customizing contents in MySyncFolder

You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail

or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

To customize your contents in MySyncFolder:

1. Right-click the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the le or folder, click

3. To add as favorite, click

then select the action that you want to do:

Note taking to take down notes.

Snapshot to take photos.

Video record to record videos.

Audio record to record audios.

Save. The le that you saved will be automatically uploaded

to delete your selected le or folder then click OK.

to key in the le name then click .

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When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the le or folder.

4. To share through e-mail or link, click then click to share through e-mail or

click to share via link.

• You must have a Microsoft account to share your contents via e-mail.

• The les that you marked as favorites or shared as links are automatically added to

Starred folder or My shared link folder respectively.

• You can mark and share your les or folders at the same time.

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Backed-up Data

This folder allows you to open the les that you backed up from your computer. It also allows
you to tag les as favorites and share les via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

• ASUS WebStorage registers your computer’s name and will reect to your Backed-up

Data folder as the name of your backed-up folder.

• The paths and names of your backed-up contents are the same with the paths and
names of your contents in your computer.

• To back up les from more computers or upgrade your storage capacity, you have to

purchase WebStorage plans from our support site. For more information, visit https://
service.asuswebstorage.com/store.

Tagging and sharing contents in Backed-up Data

You can tag a le or folder as favorites and share it via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage

site.

To tag and share les in Backed-up data folder:

1. Click

2. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

3. Click
WebStorage site.

to launch Backed-up Data.

to tag the le or folder as favorite or click to share via link in ASUS

• You must have a Microsoft account to share your contents via e-mail.

• You can mark and share your les or folders at the same time.

• The les that you marked as favorites or shar

Starred folder and My shared link folder respectively.

ed as links are automatically added to

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This folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them
with your computer. It also allows you to take notes, pictures, videos and record audios and
upload directly to this folder.

Uploading les

To upload les:

1. Click

to launch My Collection folder.

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2. Click

3. Click

Adding les to My Collection folder

To add les to My Collection folder:

1. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar.

2. Click

a. Click

b. Click

c. Click

d. Click

3. Key in a lename and click

to your My Collection folder.

Deleting contents from My Collection folder

To delete contents from My Collection folder:

1. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

2. Click

then locate and select the le that you want to upload.

Open to upload the le to your My Collection folder.

then select which action that you want to do:

Note taking to take down notes.

Snapshot to take photos.

Video record to record videos.

Audio record to record audios.

Save. The le that you saved will be automatically uploaded

to delete the le or folder that you selected then click OK.

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Customizing contents in My Collection folder

You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail

or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

To customize your contents in My Collection folder:

1. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the le or folder, click

3. To add as favorite, click

When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the le or folder.

4. To share through e-mail or link, click then click to share via e-mail or click

to share via link.

• You must have a Microsoft account to share your contents via e-mail.

• The les that you marked as favorites or shared as links are automatically added to

Starred folder and My shared link folder respectively.

• You can mark and share your les or folders at the same time.

to key in the le name then click .

.

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This folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favorites.
You can also remove the contents from this folder.

Removing a le or folder

To remove a le or folder:

1. Click

2. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

to launch Starred folder.

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3. Click

Customizing contents in Starred folder

You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS

WebStorage site.

To customize your contents in Starred folder:

1. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the le or folder, click

3. To share through e-mail or link, click

click to share via link.

to remove the le or folder.

to key in the le name then click .

then click to share through e-mail or

• You must have a Microsoft account to share your contents via e-mail.

• The les that you shared as links are automatically added to My shared link folder.

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Recent changes

This folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and
My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the recent contents like rename,

delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

You can only customize contents saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders.

Viewing the recently-changed contents

To view the recently changed contents:

1. Click

2. Click the le that you want to view.

3. Click

Customizing contents in Recent changes folder

You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS

WebStorage site.

To customize your contents in Recent changes folder:

1. Right-click on the le to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the le, click

3. To delete the le, click

4. To add as favorite, click .

to launch Recent changes folder.

to go back to main screen.

to key in the le name then click .

to delete the le or folder that you selected then click OK.

Deleting les from this folder will also delete the les from their original locations. Ensure to
make a backup of the les before deleting.

When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the le or folder.

5. To share through e-mail or link, click then click to share through e-mail or

click to share via link.

• You must have a Microsoft account to share your contents via e-mail.

• The les that you shared as links are automatically added to

• You can mark and share your les or folders at the same time.

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This folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and My
Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the recent photos like rename, delete, tag

as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

You can only customize photos saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders.

Viewing recent photos

To view recent photos:

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1. Click

2. Click the photo that you want to view.

3. Click

Customizing photos

You can customize your photos in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS

WebStorage site.

To customize your contents in Recent photos folder:

1. Right-click on the le to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the photo, click

3. To delete the photo, click

4. To add as favorite, click .

to launch Recent photos folder.

to go back to main screen.

to key in the le name then click .

then click OK.

Deleting photos from this folder will also delete the photos from their original locations.
Ensure to make a backup of the photos before deleting them.

When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the photo.

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Recent music

This folder allows you to view the music les saved in Backed-up Data and My Collection
folders. It also allows you to customize the music les like rename, delete, tag as favorite and

share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site.

You can only customize music les saved in My Collection folder.

Viewing and playing music les

To view and play music le:

1. Click

2. Scroll the playlist then click the music le that you want to play.

3. Click

Customizing music les

You can customize your music les in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via

ASUS WebStorage site.

To customize your music les in Recent music folder:

1. In the playlist pane, click the music le that you want to customize.

2. To rename the music le, click to key in the le name then click .

3. To delete the music le, click

to launch Recent music folder.

When launched, the playlist appears on the right side corner of the screen.

to go back to main screen.

When selected, a blue checkmark appears on the left side of the le.

then click OK.

Deleting music les from this folder will also delete the les from their original locations.
Ensure to make a backup of the music les before deleting them.

4. To add as favorite, click .

When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the side of the music le.

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This folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS WebStorage
site.

You can only customize links saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders.

Viewing shared links

To view shared links:

1. Click

2. Click the le or folder that you want to open.

3. Click

Customizing shared contents

You can customize your shared contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via

ASUS WebStorage site.

To customize your shared contents:

1. Right-click on the le to select and launch the settings bar.

2. To rename the le, click

3. To delete the le, click

4. To add as favorite, click .

to launch My shared link folder.

to go back to main screen.

to key in the le name then click .

then click OK.

Deleting contents from this folder will also delete the contents from their original locations.
Ensure to make a backup before deleting them.

When you add as favorite, a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the photo.

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ASUS Easy Update

ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and
applications for your system.

1. From the Windows
right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon.

®

notication area,

2. Select

3. Select

4. Click OK to display the items you can

5. Check the item(s) you want to download,

Schedule to set how often you

want to update your system.

Update to activate the update.

download.

and then click OK.

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ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and-

drop interface, thus enhancing your data security.

To use ASUS Secure Delete:

1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete:

On Windows® 7:

• Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows® desktop,

• Click

On Windows® 8:

• Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows® desktop,

• Click the ASUS Secure Delete icon from the Start screen.

2. Do any of the following to add les to the

deletion box:

• Drag and drop the les to the deletion

• Right-click the le then select ASUS

3. To remove a le from the deletion list, select
the le, then click .

Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Secure Delete.

box.

Secure Delete.

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4. Tick Delete the les listed in the recycle
bin if you want to permanently delete all the

les in the recycle bin.

5. Click Clear, and then click OK on the

conrmation message to permanently delete
all the les listed in the deletion box and the

recycle bin (if selected in step 3).

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ASUS Business Suite 2.0

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ASUS Business Suite 2.0 is a collection of applications that help you obtain maximum
performance of your business PC. It integrates the following Intel® and ASUS utilities:

•

ASUS EPU

•

ASUS Update

•

ASUS MyLogo 2

•

ASUS Secure Delete

•

Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage)

Intel

To install ASUS Business Suite 2.0:

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe le from the ASUS

Business Suite 2.0 folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.

Using ASUS Business Suite 2.0

ASUS Business Suite 2.0 automatically starts when you enter the Windows®
operating system. The ASUS Business Suite 2.0 icon appears in the
Windows® notication area. Double-click the icon to launch ASUS Business
Suite 2.0.

®

SBA is a combination of hardware and software features that provides unique

security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses.

The screenshots of ASUS Business Suite 2.0 in this user manual are for reference only.
The actual screenshots vary with models.

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Main menu

Click to change view of the icons Click to display a submenu

Click an icon to access an application

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Click to display the Login/Logout menu

Click to return to Home screen

Click to open the Help le that

provides detailed instructions
on using the Intel® SBA feature

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Intel® SBA
utilities

ASUS utilities

Icons Descriptions

Energy Saver

Energy Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter the sleep
state at the end of your workday and wake up at the start of your
workday. This helps greatly reduce energy costs and improve productivity

of your business. For more information, click on the ASUS Business
Suite main menu.

PC Health Center

PC Health Center lets you quickly and easily schedule all maintenance
tasks such as data backup, system updates, and disk defragmentation
to run outside business hours even if your computer has been shut
down, as long as your computer is plugged to a power source. With PC
Health Center, your computer always run at its best performance during

business hours. For more information, click on the ASUS Business
Suite main menu.

Software Monitor

Software Monitor provides a hardware-level monitoring of security-related
applications that are installed on your computer and alerts you when a
monitored application is disabled or attacked. For more information, click

on the ASUS Business Suite main menu.

USB Blocker

USB Blocker lets you quickly and easily specify the type of USB
devices that can connect to your computer so as to prevent viruses and

unauthorized data transfers on your computer. For more information, click

on the ASUS Business Suite main menu.

Data Backup and Restore

Data Backup and Restore automatically backs up your data even when
your computer is powered off, as long as it is plugged in to a power

source. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite
main menu.

ASUS EPU

EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s rst real-time system

power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and
intelligently moderates power usage. It offers a total system-wide energy

optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component’s lifespan.

Refer to the ASUS Ai Suite II section of this chapter for the detailed

conguration of this utility.

ASUS Update

Allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in
Windows® OS. Refer to the ASUS Ai Suite II section of this chapter for

the detailed conguration of this utility.

ASUS MyLogo 2

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color
boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. Refer to the

ASUS Ai Suite II section of this chapter for the detailed conguration of

this utility.

ASUS Secure Delete

ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via

a simple drag-and-drop interface, thus protecting your data security.
Refer to the ASUS Secure Delete section of this chapter for the detailed

conguration of this utility.

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Nero Essentials

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Nero Essentials allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of
data.

Installing Nero Essentials

To install Nero Essentials:

1. Insert the Nero Essentials DVD into your optical drive.

2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe le from the main directory of your Nero
Essentials DVD.

3. From the main menu, click Nero Essentials.

4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click

5. Click

6. Tick

7. Select

8. Tick

9. When done, click

Next to continue.

I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next.

Typical then click Next.

Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click

Next.

Exit.

Burning les

To burn les:

1. From the main menu, click

2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click

3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click

Data Burning > Add.

Add.

Burn to burn the les to a disc.

Next.

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Recovering your system

Recovery options on 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 drive and make note of any
customized conguration settings (such as network settings).

About the system recovery partition

The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the
operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory.

DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is the partition without volume label
on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if

deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems

with the recovery process.

Using the system recovery partition:

1. Press <

2. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press

3. From the Recover system to a partition screen, click

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

F9> during bootup.

<Enter>.

<Next>.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models)

Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop
PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on
the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.

To use the Recovery DVD:

1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered
ON.

2. Restart the Desktop PC and press <
labeled as “CD/DVD”) and press <Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD.

3. Select OK to start to restore the image.

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F8> on bootup and select the optical drive (may be

4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.

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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 process
or else your partitions will be unusable.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

Resetting your PC

The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings.

• 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.

To reset your PC:

1. Press <

2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. On the End-User License Agreements

3. Select

4. Click

5. Select

6. Select

7. Click

F8> during bootup.

(EULA) screen, click Accept.

Reset your PC.

Next.

Only the drive where the Windows is installed.

Just remove my les.

Reset.

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Removing everything and reinstalling Windows

Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything
and reinstall option 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. Launch the Charms bar.

2. Click

3. Scroll down to view the

Settings > Change PC Settings > General.

Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under

this option, click Get Started.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process.

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Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front

?

panel does not light up.

• Check if your computer is properly connected.

• Check if the wall outlet is functioning.

• Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section

your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1.

My computer hangs.

?

• Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:

1. Simultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard,

2. Do the following based on the operating system:

On Windows

a) Click

b) Select the program that is not responding, then click

On Windows

Under

• If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top

then click Task Manager.

®

7:

Applications tab.

®

8:

Task Manager in the Processes tab, select the program that is

not responding, then click End Task.

of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button
to turn it on.

Turning

End Task.

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I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card

?

(on selected models only)?

• Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network
you want to connect to.

• Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the
ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer
chassis for the best wireless performance.

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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 powered on.

• Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on
your computer.

• If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect
your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.

• Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover
bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.

• Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly.

• Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more
troubleshooting information.

When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display.

?

• Ensure that the both monitors are powered on.

• During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The
dual display function works only under Windows.

• When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect
the monitors to the output port on the graphics card.

• Check if the multiple displays settings are correct.

My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.

?

• The rst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer,

Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My
Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected.

• Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB
storage device is broken or malfunctions.

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