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Summary of Contents for P50AD

Page 1: ...ASUS Desktop PC P50AD User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ARTICULAR 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 SPECIFIC...

Page 3: ...e and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV 26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive 29 Using the keyboard on selected models only 30 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 33 Appendix Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User M...

Page 4: ...ith Windows apps 55 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 61 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 61 Entering the BIOS Setup 62 Chapter 3 Other Windows 7 Windows 8 1 functions Removing a USB storage device 63 Configuring the screen resolution settings 64 Configuring the Internet connection settings 65 Recovering your system 74 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 79 ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...emptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas 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 ra...

Page 7: ...e RF Exposure 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...

Page 8: ...8 matériel brouilleur du Canada BSMI Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC RF Equipment ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to 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 Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http support as...

Page 11: ...r retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Optional Recovery DVD x1 Optional Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 ...

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Page 13: ...y with different models Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P50AD Desktop PC The ASUS P50AD 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 ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES ...

Page 14: ...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 d...

Page 15: ...e HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 7 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 8 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone 9 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker In a 4 6 or 8 channel configura...

Page 16: ...ecting 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 a power source The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with diff...

Page 17: ...your computer refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details Using the onboard display 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 pane...

Page 18: ...d and a USB mouse Connect a USB 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 ...

Page 19: ...Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON 1 Turn your monitor ON 2 Press the power button on your computer ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Power button 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 Guide which can be found in this guide ...

Page 20: ...20 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 21: ...orts on the front panel 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 USB 3 0 Rear panel USB 2 0 ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES For details refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Guide which can be found in this guide ...

Page 22: ...h 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 Connecting 2 1 channel Speakers ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES ASUS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES ...

Page 23: ...ASUS P50AD 23 ENGLISH Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 24: ...24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 25: ...ors 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 When a graphics card is installed in your computer connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST The dual...

Page 26: ...ing 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 ...

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: ...ay window to access your files On Windows 7 if AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer click Windows 7 Start button on the taskbar click Computer and then double click the memory card icon to access the data on it On Windows 8 1 if AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From t...

Page 29: ...Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and then click Eject To open the Computer screen on Windows 8 1 hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen 2 Remove the disc from the disc tray If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer to access ...

Page 30: ...sing the keyboard on selected models only The keyboard varies with models The illustrations on this section are for reference only Hot keys Description Turns the volume s mute mode on off Decreases the system volume Increases the system volume ...

Page 31: ...45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem Refer to the documentation that came with your 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 details refer to the section Configuring the Int...

Page 32: ...your computer and the other 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 details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Guide which can be found in this guide RJ 45 cable LAN ...

Page 33: ...he following based on the operating system On Windows 7 a Click Applications tab b Select the program that is not responding then click End Task On Windows 8 1 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 ...

Page 34: ...s 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 computer...

Page 35: ...DTV Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution On Windows 7 1 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen Click Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize Display Change display settings 2 Adjust the resolution Ref...

Page 36: ... 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 damaged The DVD drive eje...

Page 37: ...rd 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 Connect...

Page 38: ...t your 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 manual for the correct port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer Speaker or ...

Page 39: ...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 with be...

Page 40: ...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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