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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 ......................................................................25
Using the optical drive .................................................................................................................26

Chapter 4:

Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ...........................................................................................................................27

Chapter 5:

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................31

Appendix

Windows

10 User Manual

Starting for the first time .............................................................................................................41
Using the Windows

10 UI ...........................................................................................................42

Keyboard shortcuts .......................................................................................................................46

ASUS contact information

ASUS contact information ...........................................................................................................48

Summary of Contents for GT51CA

Page 1: ...Desktop PC GT51CA User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ICULAR 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 SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ... USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 Connecting an HDTV 23 Enabling disabling the SLI mode on selected models 24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive 26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 27 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Appendix Windows 1...

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: ... 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 excee...

Page 6: ...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 technol...

Page 7: ...7 BSMI TaiwanWireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC RF Equipment ...

Page 8: ...n 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 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 ext...

Page 9: ...tion on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS website www asus com ASUS LocalTechnical Support Visit ASUS website at http support asus com 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 tas...

Page 10: ...he illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 2nd Power cord x1 on selected models only ROG Band x1 on selected models only Warranty Card x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 ...

Page 11: ...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 GT51CA 11 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 12: ...lation 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 USB 3 1Type A port This Universal Serial Bus USB Type A port is for USB 3 1 peripheral devices USB 3 1Type C port with quick charge function This Universal Serial Bus USB port is for USB 3 1 peripheral device...

Page 13: ...r computer NFC sensor Place your ROG BAND to this sensor to enable overclocking or access Shadow Drive Shadow Drive is the hidden partition in the hard disk accessible only via the ROG BAND The ROG BAND is available on selected models only Rear panel PS 2 Mouse Keyboard combo port This port connects to a PS 2 mouse or PS 2 keyboard USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect...

Page 14: ...dio 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 ...

Page 15: ...y in your area is 100 127V set the switch to 115V If the voltage supply in your area is 200 240V set the switch to 230V Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system Power connector Plug the power cord to this connector RATING 115 230Vac 50 60Hz 6 3A North America 230Vac 50Hz 3A Europe Expansion slot brackets Remove the expansion sl...

Page 16: ...DMI port on the rear panel of your computer 2 Plug the monitor to a power source When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card the Eco Energy Mode is disabled When you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance such as downloading tasks Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to the discrete graphics card for a low overall system power consumption Connecting a USB ke...

Page 17: ...ribes 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 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically ASUS GT51CA 17 ENGLISH ...

Page 18: ...18 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 19: ...er Front panel Rear panel Removing a USB storage device To remove a USB storage device 1 Click then click from the Windows taskbar on your computer then click Eject 2 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up remove the USB storage device from your computer DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device ASUS...

Page 20: ...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 2 1 channel Speakers 20 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 21: ...Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers ASUS GT51CA 21 ENGLISH ...

Page 22: ...e 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 to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for d...

Page 23: ...imary display has display during POST The dual display function works only under Windows Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition 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 ASUS GT51CA 23 ENGLISH ...

Page 24: ...e the NVIDIA SLI mode 1 Right click anywhere on the desktop From the menu list click NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Under the 3D Settings menu click Configure SLI Surround PhysX 3 Select either Maximize 3D performance recommended or Disable SLI to enable disable the SLI mode 4 Click Apply 24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 25: ...air 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 ...

Page 26: ... program from the AutoPlay window to access your files If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer to access the data on an optical disc From the Start menu click File Explorer and 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 From the ...

Page 27: ... 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 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 connect...

Page 28: ...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 LAN RJ 45 cable 28 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 29: ...g 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 co...

Page 30: ...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 30 Chapter 4 Connecting to the ...

Page 31: ...ot 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 the top of 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...

Page 32: ... 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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ... 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 headpho...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...

Page 40: ...ENGLISH ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ... 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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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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