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Desktop PC

D642MF / D6421SFF

User Guide

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Page 1: ...Desktop PC D642MF D6421SFF User Guide ...

Page 2: ...TICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICAT...

Page 3: ...e device 25 Connecting microphone and speakers 26 Changing to the external audio output 29 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 31 Using the optical drive optional 32 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 33 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 34 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...nterference 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 tel...

Page 5: ...risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux 3 pour les dispositifs munis d antennes amovibles le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bande de 5 250 à 5 350 MHz et de 5 470 à 5 725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p i r e CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 00...

Page 6: ...example by means of a power cord conencted to a socket outlet with earthing connection Branchez le uniquement à une prise correctement câblée et mise à la terre 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...

Page 7: ...cated 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 ...

Page 8: ...t a professional technician for assistance Service warning label WARNING INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured fr...

Page 9: ...neven 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 stor...

Page 10: ... 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 Techni...

Page 11: ...ord x1 ASUS mouse pad x 1 Optional Recovery DVD x1 Optional Installation Guide Warranty card x1 Installation Guide x1 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 ...

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Page 13: ...a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC The Desktop PC does not support Windows 7 operating system ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by installing Window 7 Be careful when handling the desktop PC to prevent the risk of injury Getting to know your computer ASUS Desktop PC 13 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 14: ...Optical disk drive bay There is an optical disk drive in this bay Optical disk drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray Illustrations are for reference only The ports and their locations the chassis and chassis color vary with different models a b c d 14 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 15: ...USB 3 1 Gen1 controller limitation USB 3 1 Gen1 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 1 Gen1 driver installation USB 3 1 Gen1 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 1 Gen1 devices to USB 3 1 Gen1 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 1 Gen1 devices Headphone port This port connects to a headpho...

Page 16: ... port is for a PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 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 16 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ...NKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port LED indications 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 18 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 19: ... 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 a power source The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models ASUS Desktop PC 19 ...

Page 20: ...ort port on the rear panel of your computer 2 Plug the monitor to a power source 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 display in Chapter 1 of this guide f...

Page 21: ...keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer 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 ASUS Desktop PC 21 ENGLISH ...

Page 22: ...ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors you are allowed to set display modes You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords...

Page 23: ...rn 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 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically Power button ASUS Desktop PC 23 ENGLISH ...

Page 24: ...24 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 25: ...s To connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2 0 and USB 3 1 Gen1 ports individually from the BIOS Setup Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details Front panel Rear panel ASUS Desktop PC 25 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ...

Page 26: ... PC comes with an internal speaker the audio output will be from the internal speaker When you connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker you need to enable the audio device output For details refer to the section Changing to the external audio output When you disconnect the audio device you need to manually change the audio output to the internal speaker from the Control Panel C...

Page 27: ...Connecting 2 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS Desktop PC 27 ENGLISH ...

Page 28: ...Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT 28 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 29: ...output 1 Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the rear Line Out port The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up For the location of the rear Line Out port refer to the section Getting to know your computer 2 Tick Front Speaker Out then click OK 3 Tick Line In then click OK The audio output will now be from the external audio device The Audio Manager screenshots above...

Page 30: ...30 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 31: ...chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly i...

Page 32: ...nabled in your computer to access the data on an optical disc On Windows 10 click File Explorer from the Start menu then double click the CD DVD drive icon Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc 1 While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray Press the eject button below the drive bay cover Eject the tray from Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro system On Windows 10 click F...

Page 33: ...ports 1 Press Delete to enter the BIOS Setup at startup 2 From the BIOS Setup screen click Advanced USB Configuration USB Single Port Control 3 Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable 4 Press Enter to enable or disable the selected USB port 5 Click Exit and select Save Changes Reset to save the changes made Refer to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports ASUS Desktop PC 33 ENGL...

Page 34: ... Take note of this password which you would need to access the HDD To change the password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section to open the HDD Password screen 2 Select the Set User Password item and press Enter 3 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 4 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then p...

Page 35: ...em To connect via a DSL cable modem 1 Set up your DSL cable modem Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL cable modem 2 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem Modem RJ 45 cable ASUS Desktop PC 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ...

Page 36: ... and the other end to your LAN 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings For more details refer to the section Configuring the network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection LAN RJ 45 cable 36 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 37: ...te keys on the keyboard then click Task Manager 2 Do the following based on the operating system On Windows 10 Under Task Manager in the Processes tab select the program that is not responding then click End Task If the keyboard is not responding Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on I cannot connect to a ...

Page 38: ...or is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors are powered on During POST only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a graphics card is installed on your comp...

Page 39: ... option click Settings Update recovery Reset this PC from the Start menu select Remove everything Only the drive where Windows is installed Just remove my files and click Reset By default your personal files apps and settings are stored in the system volume eg C ensure to move them to a data volume eg D or E before resetting your system The picture on the HDTV is distorted It is caused by the diff...

Page 40: ...ation area then click If it is not muted click and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up Check if the disc is centered in the tray especially for the discs with non standard size or shape Check if the disc is scratched or d...

Page 41: ... cord is unplugged from the power outlet Your computer is not turned on Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on Your computer s power cord is not properly connected Ensure that the power cord is properly connected Use other compatible power cord PSU Power supply unit problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer ASUS...

Page 42: ...ecting to another monitor LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected Connect the LAN cable to your computer LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a ...

Page 43: ...tem speed is too slow Too many programs are running Close some of the programs Computer virus attack Use an anti virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer Reinstall the operating system The system often hangs or freezes Hard disk drive failure Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing Replace with a new hard disk drive Memory module problems Replace wi...

Page 44: ...d the latest BIOS versions Computer is too noisy when in use The CPU fan has been replaced Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan There is not enough air ventilation for the computer Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow The system temperature is too high Update the BIOS If you know how to reinstall the motherboard try to clean the inner spa...

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Page 47: ...r button on your Desktop PC Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears 2 From the setup screen pick your region and language that you want to use on your desktop PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms then tap I Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 Wait until Windows 10 finishes installing the apps...

Page 48: ...apps people or websites You can launch the Start menu in two ways Click the Start button from the lower left corner of the taskbar Press the Windows Start key on your keyboard Pinning apps to the Start screen or taskbar To pin an app to the Start screen or taskbar 1 From the Start menu click All apps then select the app that you want to pin 2 Click Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to pin your select...

Page 49: ...access Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched Click to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from the Start screen simply through dragging and dropping the app to your preferred location Unpinning apps from the Start screen To unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings bar th...

Page 50: ... screen or taskbar right click the app you want to unpin 2 Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from taskbar to remove the app from the Start screen or taskbar Using theTaskView When you have several running apps you can click from the taskbar to display all your running apps and click on an app or item to launch it If task view is disabled click ShowTaskView button to display the task vie...

Page 51: ...p PC s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen Using your mouse a Launch an app then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in place b Snap another app to your preferred location on the screen Using your keyboard a Launch an app press and the arrow keys to select the direction where you want to snap the app in place b Snap another app using and the arrow keys ...

Page 52: ...ning app D Launches the desktop E Launches File Explorer F or W Activates the File search function H Launches Share I Launches Settings K Launches Media Connect L Activates the Lock screen M Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar P Your desktop PC is mirrored to your secondary monitor Q Launches Cortana R Launches the Run window U Launches Ease of Access Center X Launches a menu box of ...

Page 53: ... Back up all your data before using this option This process may take a while to complete 1 From the Start menu click Settings Update security Recovery 2 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstallWindows option Under this option click Get started 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen Zooms ou...

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