Asus F31CD, K31CD User’s Manual

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ASUS Desktop PC

K31CD/A31CD/F31CD

User Guide

E12347

Revised Edition V2

December 2016

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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................................................................		4
Safety information............................................................................................................................		7
Conventions used in this guide...................................................................................................		8
Where to find more information.................................................................................................		8
Package contents..............................................................................................................................		9
Chapter 1:	Getting started
Welcome!...........................................................................................................................................		11
Getting to know your computer...............................................................................................		11
Setting up your computer...........................................................................................................		16
Turning your computer ON.........................................................................................................		19
Chapter 2:	Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device.............................................................................................		21
Removing a USB storage device................................................................................................		21
Connecting microphone and speakers..................................................................................		22
Connecting multiple external displays...................................................................................		25
Connecting an HDTV.....................................................................................................................		26
Chapter 3:	Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC......................................................................		27
Using the memory card reader..................................................................................................		28
Using the optical drive..................................................................................................................		29
Chapter 4:	Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection...........................................................................................................................		31
Wireless connection (on selected models only)..................................................................		35
Chapter 5:	Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................		37
Appendix
Windows® 10 User Manual
Starting for the first time..............................................................................................................		47
Using the Windows® 10 UI............................................................................................................		48
Keyboard shortcuts........................................................................................................................		52
ASUS contact information
ASUS contact information...........................................................................................................		54

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 modifications 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.

IC: Canadian Compliance Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B speciﬁications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interferencecausing 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

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 fields (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)

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 fields.

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

•Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F) and 35˚C (95̊F).

•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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Hazardous moving parts. Desktop should be completely shutdown before servicing product. Replacing fan components should only be attempted by qualified service personnel.

Hazardous Moving Parts Warning

WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from any moving parts.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

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 find 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 http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer.

Package contents

ASUS Desktop PC	Keyboard x1	Mouse x1
	InstallationGuide
Power cord x1	Installation Guide x1	Warranty Card x1

DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) (optional)

•If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

•The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications 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 usercentric 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, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.

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Front panel

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USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports connect to USB

3.1Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

•DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 Gen 1 port when installing a

Windows® operating system.

•Due to USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used under a

Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.1 Gen 1 driver installation.

•USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage.

•We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.

MultiMediaCard(MMC) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this slot.

Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.

Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

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

Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

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Rear panel

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Voltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage.

This switch may be available in some model types only.

Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

RATING: • 110~120/220~240Vac, 6.0/3.0A, 60/50Hz.

• 220~240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz.

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.

HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

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USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 Gen 1 port when installingWindows®

operating system.

•Due to USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller limitation, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used under

Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.1 Gen 1 driver installation.

•USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used as data storage only.

•We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.

Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration.

Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers.

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

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.

Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

Port	Headset 2.1-channel	4.1-channel	5.1-channel	7.1-channel
Light Blue (Rear panel)	Line In	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel)	Line Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel)	Mic In	Mic In	Bass/Center	Bass/Center
Front panel	-	-	-	Side Speaker Out

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

ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network.

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ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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

					ACT/LINK	SPEED
Activity/Link LED		Speed LED			ACT/LINK	SPEED
Status	Description		Status	Description	LED	LED
OFF	No link		OFF	10Mbps connection
ORANGE	Linked		ORANGE	100Mbps connection

BLINKING	Data activity		GREEN	1Gbps connection
BLINKING	Data activity		GREEN	1Gbps connection

LAN port

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

Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

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

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Setting up your computer

This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your computer.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1.Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

2.Plug the monitor to your desktop PC.













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Using the onboard monitor 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 your desktop PC.

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If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card.

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