Asus M33AAG User Manual

ASUS Desktop PC

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M32 and M33 Series

User Manual

M33M32

E8755

First Edition

October 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 ............................................................................. 17

Turning your computer ON .......................................................................... 20

Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 21

Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 22

Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 25

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) ........................................... 33

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 35

Appendix

Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 45

Using Windows® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 46

Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 48

Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 50

Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 51

Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................... 52

Contents

Using Windows® 8.1

Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 53

Windows® 8.1 lock screen ............................................................................ 53

Using the Windows® UI ................................................................................ 54

Working with Windows® apps ...................................................................... 57

Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 62

Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 63

Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 63

Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 64

Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions

Removing a USB storage device ................................................................. 65

Conguring the screen resolution settings................................................... 66

Conguring the Internet connection settings ............................................... 67

Recovering your system .............................................................................. 76

ASUS contact information

ASUS contact information ............................................................................ 81

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.

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.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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: 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 par 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 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)

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

contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

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

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

before relocating the system.

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

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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.

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

technician or your retailer.

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

local Technical Support Engineer.

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

• C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual

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Installation Guide

Package contents

ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1

Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1

Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional)

Antenna (optional) x1

Recovery 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.

Front panel

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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.

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

Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

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

ASUS Audio Wizard.

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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Info panel. Provides information such as time, weather, and others.

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.

Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

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

ASUS Audio Wizard.

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

This switch may be available in some model types only.

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Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

RATING: 200~240V, 3A, 50Hz

DC-Out port. Plug a DC cable into this port to supply power to your external

display.

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.

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

HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.

Line Out port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4 or 5.1-

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

Line In port. 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 a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel conguration.

Audio 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 conguration

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Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel

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.

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

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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

Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

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

SPEED

LAN port

LED

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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 cord, 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.

The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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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.

• 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.

• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details.

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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse

Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.

Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports.

Connecting the power cord

Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.

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Turning your computer ON

This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.

Turning your computer ON

To turn your computer ON:

1. Turn your monitor ON.

2. Press the power button on your computer.

Power button

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3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.

For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.

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Chapter 2

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 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.

Front panel

M32 Series

Rear panel

For details, refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.

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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 2.1-channel,

4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.

Connecting Headphone and Mic

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Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers

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Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers

Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers

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Connecting an HDTV

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Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.

• You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately.

• To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.

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