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Contents

Chapter 1

Getting started

Chapter 2

Connecting devices to your computer

Chapter 3

Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC ......................................................................29

Chapter 4

Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ...........................................................................................................................31

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

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

Appendix

Windows

10 User Manual

Starting for the first time .............................................................................................................45
Using the Windows

10 UI ...........................................................................................................46

Keyboard shortcuts .......................................................................................................................50

ASUS contact information

ASUS contact information ...........................................................................................................52

Summary of Contents for G35DX

Page 1: ...Desktop PC G35DX 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: ... Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV 27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 35 Appendix Windows 10 User Manual Starting for the f...

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: ...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...

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: ...er category 2 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 BluetoothWireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operate...

Page 8: ...t 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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for la...

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: ...ing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Desktop PC G35DX Keyboard x1 optional Mouse x1 optional Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 ...

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Page 13: ...ic 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 ASUS G35DX 13 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

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

Page 15: ...onment and after 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 USB 3 1 gen1Type C ports The Universal Serial Bus 3 1 gen1 USB 3 1 gen1 Type C ports connect to USB 3 1 gen1 Type C devices The output voltage of...

Page 16: ...nstall a swappable SSD 1 Open the SSD compartment cover 1 Push the swappable SSD gently into the SSD bay 2 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files You can only use the 7mm SSD in this module 16 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 17: ...to the BIOS FLBK port and launch the BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version USB 3 2 gen2 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3 2 gen2 USB 3 2 gen2 ports connect to USB 3 2 gen2 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others USB 3 2 gen2Type C port The Universal Serial Bus 3 2 gen2 USB 3 2 gen2 Type C port connects to USB 3 2 gen2 Type C devices The output...

Page 18: ...Graphics Cards may vary with different models LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub 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 LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED Air vents These vents allow air ven...

Page 19: ... device to the BIOS FLBK port and launch the BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version USB 3 2 gen2 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3 2 gen2 USB 3 2 gen2 ports connect to USB 3 2 gen2 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others USB 3 2 gen2Type C port The Universal Serial Bus 3 2 gen2 USB 3 2 gen2 Type C port connects to USB 3 2 gen2 Type C devices Th...

Page 20: ...LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub 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 LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED Air vents These vents allow air ventilation DO NOT block the air vents on the cha...

Page 21: ...itor 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 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to...

Page 22: ...tton 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 22 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 23: ... USB 3 2 gen2 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 Top panel Rear panel ASUS G35DX 23 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ...

Page 24: ...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 headset and microphone Connecting 2 1 channel Speakers 24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 25: ...Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers ASUS G35DX 25 ENGLISH ...

Page 26: ...multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section 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 monito...

Page 27: ...V 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 ASUS G35DX 27 ENGLISH ...

Page 28: ...28 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...30 Chapter 3 Using your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 31: ...RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem 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 network connection or Configuring a static...

Page 32: ...her end to your LAN 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 or Configuring a static IP network connection 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 33: ...ng Center b From 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 c...

Page 34: ...ctions to complete the setup Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 When done click OK 34 Chapter 4 Connecting to the ...

Page 35: ...m 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 models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the ...

Page 36: ...ndows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if ...

Page 37: ... 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 notification 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 arer working properly Th...

Page 38: ...voltage switch to your area s power requirements Adjust the voltage settings Ensure that the power 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 suppl...

Page 39: ...o 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 router o...

Page 40: ... System 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 Replac...

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 ...

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Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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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