Asus E420 User’s Manual

Mini Desktop PC

E420

User Manual

E13488

Revised Edition V2

September 2017

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Contents
About this manual..............................................................................................	4
Conventions used in this manual................................................................	4
Typography.........................................................................................................	4
Package contents................................................................................................	5
Getting to know your PC
Features..................................................................................................................	8
Front panel..........................................................................................................	8
Rear panel..........................................................................................................	10
Using your PC
Getting started..................................................................................................	14
Connecting the wireless antenna.............................................................	14
Mounting your PC on the stand................................................................	15
Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse...............................	16
Connect a display panel to your PC..........................................................	17
Connect the AC power adapter to your PC...........................................	18
Turn on your PC...............................................................................................	19
Turning your PC off..........................................................................................	20
Putting your PC to sleep.................................................................................	20
Entering the BIOS Setup.................................................................................	20
Quickly enter the BIOS..................................................................................	21
Load default BIOS settings...........................................................................	21
Upgrading your PC
Installing 2.5”hard disk drive / solid state drive.....................................	24
Upgrading memory modules.......................................................................	28
Installing or upgrading the wireless card................................................	29
Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD..........................................................	31
Appendix
Safety information............................................................................................	36
Setting up your system.................................................................................	36
Care during use................................................................................................	37
Regulatory notices...........................................................................................	38
ASUS contact information.............................................................................	42

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting to know your PC

This chapter details the hardware components of your PC.

Chapter 2: Using your PC

This chapter provides you with information on using your PC.

Chapter 3: Upgrading your PC

This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your PC.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements your PC.

Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your VivoMini's data and components.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic	This indicates sections that you can refer
	to in this manual.

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Package contents

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AC adapter*			Power cord*

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Antenna

Technical documentations

NOTE:

•*Actual product specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region.

•If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period, bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS Service Center.

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Getting to know your PC

Features

Front panel

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Memory card slot

This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats.

Power button

The power button allows you to turn the PC on or off. You can also press the power button once to put your PC to sleep mode.

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BIOS key

Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter the BIOS.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Microphone jack

The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.

Headphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.

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Rear panel

Wireless antenna jack

The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.

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HDMI port

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.

Serial (COM) connector

The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or printers.

LAN(RJ-45) port

The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.

VGA port

This port allows you to connect your PC to an external display.

Power input

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

Kensington® security slot

The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your PC using Kensington® compatible security products.

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Using your PC

Getting started

Connecting the wireless antenna

Connect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless signal. Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position (90° angle) to get the best wireless reception.

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