Asus E510 User’s Manual

E10189

First Edition

February 2015

Mini Desktop PC

User Guide

E510 Series

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Table of Contents
About this user guide........................................................................................	7
Conventions used in this user guide..........................................................	9
Typography.........................................................................................................	9
Icons ...............................................................................................................	9
Safety precautions............................................................................................	10
Using your Mini Desktop PC........................................................................	10
Servicing and replacement of parts.........................................................	10
Caring for your Mini Desktop PC...............................................................	11
Proper disposal................................................................................................	11
Package contents..............................................................................................	12
Chapter 1: Mini Desktop PC parts and features
Getting to know your Mini Desktop PC....................................................	14
Main box..............................................................................................................	15
Front features...................................................................................................	15
Rear features.....................................................................................................	17
Side features.....................................................................................................	19
Bottom features...............................................................................................	21
Docking (optional)...........................................................................................	22
Front features...................................................................................................	22
Rear features.....................................................................................................	23
Top features.......................................................................................................	24
Bottom features...............................................................................................	25
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Connecting the optional docking to the main box..............................	28
Setting up your Mini Desktop PC................................................................	30
Powering on........................................................................................................	36
Using a VESA mount (optional)....................................................................	37
Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC
Proper posture when using your Mini Desktop PC..............................	42
Tips on using your Mini Desktop PC........................................................	43

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Using the optical drive....................................................................................	44
Inserting an optical disc ...............................................................................	44
Manual eject hole............................................................................................	46
Chapter 4: Supported operating systems
Working with Windows® 7..............................................................................	48
Starting for the first time..............................................................................	48
Using the Start menu.....................................................................................	49
Using the taskbar............................................................................................	50
Using the notification area..........................................................................	51
Using Windows® Explorer.............................................................................	52
Backing up files................................................................................................	54
Restoring your system settings..................................................................	54
Using Windows® 7 Action Center..............................................................	55
Using Windows® Update..............................................................................	55
Setting up a user account and password...............................................	56
Using Windows® Help and Support..........................................................	56
Microsoft’s Windows® 8.1 Downgrade Notices......................................	57
Changing your operating system to Windows® 8.1............................	58
Working with Windows® 8.1..........................................................................	60
Starting for the first time..............................................................................	60
Windows® UI.....................................................................................................	61
Start button.......................................................................................................	65
Customizing your Start screen...................................................................	67
Working with Windows® apps....................................................................	68
Customizing apps...........................................................................................	68
Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................	70
Charms bar........................................................................................................	72
Snap feature......................................................................................................	74
Other keyboard shortcuts............................................................................	76
Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................	78
Turning your Mini Desktop PC off.............................................................	82
Putting your Mini Desktop PC on sleep mode.....................................	82
Windows® 8.1 lock screen............................................................................	83
Customizing your lock screen.....................................................................	84

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Chapter 5: ASUS Business Manager
ASUS Business Manager.................................................................................	88
Installing ASUS Business Manager............................................................	88
Starting ASUS Manager................................................................................	90
System .............................................................................................................	91
Update .............................................................................................................	92
Security .............................................................................................................	93
USB Lock.............................................................................................................	97
Backup & Recovery.........................................................................................	97
Power .............................................................................................................	98
Tool .............................................................................................................	99
Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage)...................................................	102
Chapter 6: BIOS Setup
Knowing BIOS.................................................................................................	106
Entering BIOS ................................................................................................	106
BIOS menu options.......................................................................................	107
Main ..........................................................................................................	107
Advanced........................................................................................................	108
Boot ..........................................................................................................	109
Tool ..........................................................................................................	110
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.................................................................................	111
Configuring HDD access.............................................................................	112
Configuring USB ports.................................................................................	115
Troubleshooting
Power ..........................................................................................................	122
Display ..........................................................................................................	123
LAN ..........................................................................................................	124
Audio ..........................................................................................................	125
System ..........................................................................................................	126
CPU ..........................................................................................................	127

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Appendix
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.........................................................	130
REACH................................................................................................................	130
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)...............	130
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........................	131
CE Mark Warning..........................................................................................	131
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth..............	131
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...................	131
Federal Communications Commission Statement............................	132
Lithium Battery Warning.............................................................................	133
RF Exposure Warning....................................................................................	133
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement......................................................	134
Canadian Department of Communications Statement...................	134
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement........................................................	135
VCCI Class B Statement..............................................................................	135
KC: Korea Warning Statement....................................................................	135
RF Equipment Notices..................................................................................	135
CE: European Community Compliance Statement..........................	135
Wireless Radio Use.......................................................................................	135
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy...................................................	135
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance.....................................................	136
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement................................................	136
BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement...........................................................	136
Japan RF Equipment Statement.............................................................	136
KC (RF equipment).......................................................................................	136
Optical Drive Safety Information..............................................................	137
Laser Safety Information...........................................................................	137
Service warning label.................................................................................	137
CDRH Regulations........................................................................................	137
ENERGY STAR complied product............................................................	138
ASUS Contact Information.........................................................................	139

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC..........................................................................	139
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)...................................	139
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria).............................	140

About this user guide

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

Chapter 1: Mini Desktop PC parts and features

This chapter details the hardware components of your Mini Desktop PC.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter provides you with information on how to prepare and setup your Mini Desktop PC for usage.

Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC

This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini Desktop PC.

Chapter 4: Supported operating systems

This chapter provides an overview of using operating systems in your Mini Desktop PC.

Chapter 5: ASUS Business Manager

This chapter provides an overview of using ASUS Business Manager in your Mini Desktop PC.

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Chapter 6: BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Troubleshooting

This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Mini Desktop PC.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini Desktop PC.

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Conventions used in this user guide

To highlight key information in this user guide, 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 tasks and prevent damage to your Mini Desktop PC's data and components.

Typography

Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.

Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this user guide.

Icons

The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures while working on the Windows® 8.1 operating system of your Mini Desktop PC.

= Use a mouse.

= Use a keyboard.

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Safety precautions

Using your Mini Desktop PC

•Refer to the user guide and take note of the safety instructions before operating your Mini Desktop PC.

•Follow the notes and warnings stated in the user guide.

•Do not place your Mini Desktop PC on uneven or unstable surfaces.

•Do not use your Mini Desktop PC in smoky environments.

Smoke residue may cause build-up on critical parts and damage the Mini Desktop PC or decrease its performance.

•Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Mini Desktop PC.

•Keep the Mini Desktop PC’s plastic packages out of the reach of children.

•Do not block or place anything near the Mini Desktop PC’s ventilation holes. Doing so may cause internal heat build-up.

•Ensure that the operating voltage of your Mini Desktop PC matches the voltage of your power source.

Servicing and replacement of parts

•Do not disassemble or attempt to service this Mini Desktop

PC by yourself. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

•When replacing parts of your Mini Desktop PC, purchase items as specified by ASUS and contact your local service center for assistance.

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Caring for your Mini Desktop PC

•Switch off then unplug the Mini Desktop PC from the power outlet before cleaning it.

•When cleaning the Mini Desktop PC’s housing, use a clean soft cloth dampened with water or a mix of water and neutral detergent. Wipe it dry using a soft dry cloth.

•Do not use liquid or aerosole cleaners, benzene, or thinners on your Mini Desktop PC.

Proper disposal

Do not throw your Mini Desktop PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not

be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Package contents

Your Mini Desktop PC package contains the following items:

Mini Desktop PC E510 Series main box

Mini Desktop PC E510 Series docking (optional)

stand antenna

USB bridge (optional)

4 pcs. rubber heads for VESA mounting plate

VESA mounting plate

AC power adapter

Power cable

4 pcs. 8mm screws for VESA mounting plate

2 pcs. 12mm screws

Driver DVD*

Technical documentations

NOTES:

•*Actual product specifications and package contents may vary with your Mini Desktop PC's model type or with country or region.

•If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components.

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Mini Desktop PC parts and features

Getting to know your

Mini Desktop PC

Your Mini Desktop PC is made up of these devices: a main box and an optional docking.

Main box

The main box contains the operating system and main hardware peripherals of your Mini Desktop PC. It also includes a set ot I/O ports that connects your Mini Desktop PC to external devices.

Docking (optional)

The docking is an optional accessory to your Mini Desktop PC. It contains an optical disc drive and additional I/O ports for external device connectivity.

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Main box

Front features

BIOS key

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

NOTE: For details about using BIOS, refer to the Chapter 6: Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) section in this user guide.

Audio output jack port

The audio output jack port allows you to connect your Mini Desktop PC to amplified speakers or headphones.

Microphone input jack port

The microphone input jack port allows you to connect your Mini Desktop PC to an external microphone.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.

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Power button

Press the power button to turn your Mini Desktop PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Mini

Desktop PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.

In the event that your Mini Desktop PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until your Mini Desktop PC shuts down.

Air vents

The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Mini Desktop PC.

WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

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Rear features

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USB 2.0 port

The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

USB 2.0 port for the USB bridge*

This USB 2.0 port is exclusive for use with the USB bridge. Insert the USB bridge into this port to connect the main box with the docking of your Mini Desktop PC.

NOTE: For more details about using this exclusively with the USB bridge, refer to the Setting up your Mini Desktop PC section in this user guide.

USB 2.0 ports

The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

LAN port

Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network.

* on selected models only

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DVI-I port

The DVI-I port is HDCP compliant and allows you to connect your Mini Desktop PC to any DVI-I compatible device.

DisplayPort port

Use this port to connect your Mini Desktop PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display.

Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Mini Desktop PC.

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

IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Mini Desktop PC.

Kensington® security slot

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

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Side features

Air vents

The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Mini Desktop PC.

WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.

Antenna connector

This connector is used to connect the bundled antenna to your Mini Desktop PC.

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Guide slots for the Mini Desktop PC stand

These slots allow you to properly orient your Mini Desktop PC when connecting it with the bundled stand. It also provides additional support to ensure that your device is held securely in place.

Screw hole for the Mini Desktop PC stand

This screw hole allows you to attach and secure your Mini Desktop PC with its bundled stand.

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Bottom features

Removable rubber feet

These removable rubber feet has two functions: it protects your Mini Desktop PC while laid on a flat surface with the bottom side down and also covers the chassis screws of your Mini Desktop PC.

Screw holes for the optional docking

This screw hole allows you to connect and secure your Mini Desktop PC with its optional docking.

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Docking (optional)

Front features

Optical drive

Your docking's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.

Optical disc drive eject button

Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.

Optical disc drive manual eject hole

The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work.

WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work.

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Rear features

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USB 2.0 ports

The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

COM port

This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices

Parallel port

This parallel port allows you to connect your Mini Desktop PC to external devices that uses parallel port connectors, such as printers and scanners.

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Top features

USB bridge compartment

This compartment contains the bundled USB bridge that allows you to connect the docking with the main box of your Mini Desktop PC.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting the optional docking to the main box section in this user guide.

Main box latches

These latches allow you to securely attach the main box to the docking.

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Bottom features

Removable rubber feet

These removable rubber feet has two functions: it protects your Mini Desktop PC while laid on a flat surface with the bottom side down and also covers the chassis screws of your docking.

Screw holes for the VESA mount

These screw holes allows you to connect and secure your Mini Desktop PC to a VESA mount.

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Hardware setup

Connecting the optional docking to the main box

If you purchased the optional docking together with the main box, refer to the following steps to know how to setup these parts of your Mini Desktop PC.

A.Attach two bundled screws on the bottom side of the main box.

B.Detach the USB bridge from the USB bridge compartment.

USB bridge

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C.Align and insert the screws on the bottom side of the main box into the main box latches on the docking.

D.Gently push the main box to the left to completely attach it with the docking.

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E.Attach the USB bridge into its designated USB 2.0 ports on the main box and the docking.

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Setting up your Mini Desktop PC

Setup your Mini Desktop PC using the following steps and illustrations. This section also includes information on how to connect your Mini Desktop PC with external devices and its bundled power adapter.

IMPORTANT! The docking of your Mini Desktop PC is an optional item. Consult your local retailer if you want to purchase it for your main box.

NOTE: The following illustrations are for reference only.

A.Connect the bundled antenna into the main box.

B.Align then attach the stand onto your main box.

C.Fasten the bundled screw on the stand to secure the Mini Desktop PC in place.

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