Asus E520 User’s Manual
Mini Desktop PC
E520
User Manual
E13455
Revised Edition V2
September 2017
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Contents |
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About this manual.............................................................................................. |
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Conventions used in this manual................................................................ |
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Typography......................................................................................................... |
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Package contents................................................................................................ |
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Getting to know your PC |
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Features.................................................................................................................. |
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Overview.............................................................................................................. |
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Main box............................................................................................................... |
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Docking (optional).......................................................................................... |
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Using your PC |
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Connecting the optional docking to the main box.............................. |
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Getting started.................................................................................................. |
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Connecting the wireless antenna............................................................. |
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Mounting your PC on the stand................................................................ |
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Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse............................... |
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Connect a display panel to your PC.......................................................... |
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Connect the AC power adapter to your PC........................................... |
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Turn on your PC............................................................................................... |
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Turning your PC off.......................................................................................... |
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Putting your PC to sleep................................................................................. |
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Entering the BIOS Setup................................................................................. |
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Quickly enter the BIOS.................................................................................. |
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Load default BIOS settings........................................................................... |
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Upgrading your PC |
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Installing 2.5”hard disk drive / solid state drive..................................... |
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Upgrading memory modules....................................................................... |
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Installing or upgrading the wireless card................................................ |
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Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD.......................................................... |
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Appendix |
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Safety information............................................................................................ |
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Setting up your system................................................................................. |
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Care during use................................................................................................ |
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Regulatory notices........................................................................................... |
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ASUS contact information............................................................................. |
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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
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•*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
Overview
Main box
The main box contains the operating system and main hardware peripherals of your PC. It also includes a set ot I/O ports that connects your PC to external devices.
Docking (optional)
The docking is an optional accessory to your PC. It contains an optical disc drive and additional I/O ports for external device connectivity.
NOTE: The Docking may vary depending on the model type, country, or region.
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Main box
Front panel
BIOS key
Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter BIOS.
Headphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
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.
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.
Air vents
The air vents allow air to enter and leave your PC chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
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Rear panel
USB 2.0 port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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 PC.
NOTE: For more details about using this exclusively with the USB bridge, refer to the Using your PC section in this user guide.
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.
LAN(RJ-45) port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
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.
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DisplayPort
The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your PC to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor.
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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Right side
Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
Air vents
The air vents allow air to enter and leave your PC chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
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Left side
Air vents
The air vents allow air to enter and leave your PC chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
Guide slots for the PC stand
These slots allow you to properly orient your 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 PC stand
This screw hole allows you to attach and secure your PC with its bundled stand.
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Bottom side
Removable rubber feet
These removable rubber feet has two functions: it protects your PC while laid on a flat surface with the bottom side down and also covers the chassis screws of your PC.
Screw holes for the optional docking
This screw hole allows you to connect and secure your PC with its optional docking.
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Docking (optional)
Front panel
Optical Drive (optional)
This support compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), and/ or Blu-ray discs (BD), and recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) discs. Consult product specifications for details on included optical drive.
NOTE: DVD R/RW is optional and is available on selected models only.
Optical Disk Drive electronic eject button
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
You can also eject the drive tray using your media player or by right-clicking the optical drive icon in Windows File Explorer and clicking Eject.
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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