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G15CE

User Guide

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Page 1: ...Desktop PC G15CE User Guide ...

Page 2: ...R 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 SPECIFICATIONS A...

Page 3: ...ng devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 24 Connecting an HDTV 25 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 29 Wi Fi antennas installation 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 35 Appendix UsingWindows 10 Sta...

Page 4: ...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 te...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...he member shall measure interference for confirmation and register the result to VCCI India E Waste Management Rules 2016 This product complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight i...

Page 7: ... the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC BluetoothWireless 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 t...

Page 8: ...ion CD ROM Drive SafetyWarning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING To prevent exposure to the optical drive s laser do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself For your safety contact 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 Cen...

Page 9: ...ts 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 suppl...

Page 10: ...on on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS website www asus com ASUS LocalTechnical Support Visit ASUS website at https www asus com support contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer 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 ...

Page 11: ...x1 optional Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card 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: ...ystem 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 IMPORTANT Do not use this Desktop PC for cryptocurrency mining consuming a vast amount of electricity and time to gain convertible virtual currency and or related activities ASUS...

Page 14: ...Front Top 14 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 15: ...ts to USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices such as mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 2 Gen 1 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 2 Gen 1 controller limitations USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 2 Gen 1 driver installation USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices can only be used as data storage only We ...

Page 16: ...hBackTM function Insert a USB storage device to this USB port to run BIOS FlashBackTM BIOS FlashBackTM button Press the BIOS FlashBackTM button for three seconds until the BIOS FlashBackTM LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS FlashBackTM function is enabled 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 an...

Page 17: ...er Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Power connector Plug the power cord to this connector RATING 115Vac 230Vac 9A 4 5A 50Hz 60Hz WW TW 220Vac 4 5A 50Hz China Expansion slot brackets Remove these expansion slot brackets when installing expansion cards ASUS Graphics Cards on selected models only The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary...

Page 18: ...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 18 Chapter 1 Getting sta...

Page 19: ...r cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source 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 ASUS G15CE 19 ENGLISH ...

Page 20: ... 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 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically 20 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 21: ... Gen 2 and USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 Type C ports on the top and rear panels The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as USB storage devices To connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer Top panel Rear panel ASUS G15CE 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ...

Page 22: ...th the top and rear panels The audio I O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel stereo speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2 channel Speakers Connecting 4 channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 23: ...Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers ASUS G15CE 23 ENGLISH ...

Page 24: ...ultiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to the section Setting up your computer in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer 3 Turn on your computer 4 From the Start menu click Settings System Display 5 Configure the settings for your displays For some graphic cards only the mon...

Page 25: ...TV to the HDMITM port of your computer You need an HDMITM cable to connect the HDTV and the computer The HDMITM cable is purchased separately To get the best display performance ensure that your HDMITM cable is less than 15 meters ASUS G15CE 25 ENGLISH ...

Page 26: ...26 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 27: ...ir 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 in f...

Page 28: ...28 Chapter 3 Using your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 29: ...RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem LINE LAN RESET PWR Modem RJ 45 cable 3 Turn on the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection For more details refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE netwo...

Page 30: ...RJ 45 cable 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection For more details refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection and Configuring a static IP network connection in this chapter 30 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 31: ...at the antennas are at least 20 cm away from all persons Place the antennas on the top of your desktop PC for the best wireless performance If your desktop PC comes with a 1x1 network card the Wi Fi antennas connected to this network card will operate in 1x1 mode The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antennas installation procedure is t...

Page 32: ...rom the Start menu click Settings Network Internet Ethernet Network and Sharing Center 2 From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen click Change Adapter settings 3 Right click on your LAN and select Properties 4 Click Internet ProtocolVersion 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 5 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection 32 ...

Page 33: ...ask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 When done click OK 7 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 6 Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next 9 Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup ASUS G15CE 33 ENGL...

Page 34: ...34 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 35: ...are not responding 1 Simultaneously press Alt Ctrl Delete keys on the keyboard then click Task Manager 2 Select the program that is not responding then click EndTask If the keyboard is not responding press and hold the Power button on your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUSWLAN Card on selected model...

Page 36: ... connector cable Check if your monitor 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 gra...

Page 37: ...Display My speakers produce no sound Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port lime on the front panel or the rear panel Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on Adjust your speakers volume Ensure that your computer s system sounds are not Muted If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as To enable the system sounds click from the Windows notificat...

Page 38: ...ower 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 Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on Black screen The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer ...

Page 39: ...Internet Service Provider ISP for the correct LAN settings Problems caused by the anti virus software Close the anti virus software Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port Refer to your computer s User Guide for the correct port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer Speaker or headphon...

Page 40: ...reezes 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 with compatible memory modules Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed then try again Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance There is not enough air ventilation for your computer Move your computer to an area ...

Page 41: ...atest 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 space of t...

Page 42: ...42 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...

Page 43: ...basic settings of your Windows 10 operating system To start your Desktop PC for the first time 1 Press the power 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 followin...

Page 44: ...e 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 sele...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...t 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 vi...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...unning 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 o...

Page 49: ...ing and reinstall options in PC Settings Refer to the steps below to use this option 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 Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen Zooms ou...

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