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Mini PC

PA Series

User Manual

Summary of Contents for ProArt PA Series

Page 1: ...Mini PC PA Series User Manual ...

Page 2: ... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each suc...

Page 3: ...adapters to your Mini PC 22 Connect a display panel to your device 24 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 25 Connect the WiFi antenna to your Mini PC 26 Turn on your Mini PC 27 Clearing the CMOS 28 Turning your Mini PC off 29 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 29 Load default BIOS settings 30 Appendix Safety information 32 Setting up your system 32 Care during use 32...

Page 4: ...your Mini PC organized through the following chapters Chapter 1 Getting to know your Mini PC This chapter details the hardware components of your Mini PC Chapter 2 Using your Mini PC This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini PC Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini PC ...

Page 5: ...o complete a task NOTE This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Mini PC s data and components Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in ...

Page 6: ...6 ASUS Mini PC PA Series Package contents Your Mini PC package contains the following items AC power adapters Mini PC PA Series Power cord WiFi antenna Technical documents ...

Page 7: ...on these accessories refer to their respective user manuals The device illustration is for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with models If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components ...

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Page 9: ...1 Getting to know your Mini PC ...

Page 10: ...eries Features Front view Power button The power button allows you to turn the Mini PC on or off You can use the power button to put your Mini PC to sleep mode or press it for four 4 seconds to force shutdown your Mini PC ...

Page 11: ...10 Gbit s Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Headset jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone ...

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Page 13: ...ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions Air vents exhaust vent The air vents allow your Mini PC chassis to expel hot air out IMPORTANT For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions CAUTION Be careful of the hot air expelled at the air vents as it may cause discomfort or injuries ...

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Page 15: ...ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions Air vents exhaust vent The air vents allow your Mini PC chassis to expel hot air out IMPORTANT For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions CAUTION Be careful of the hot air expelled at the air vents as it may cause discomfort or injuries ...

Page 16: ...16 ASUS Mini PC PA Series Rear view ...

Page 17: ...timedia Interface port supports a Full HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display VGA port on selected models This port allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display DVI port on selected models This port allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to e...

Page 18: ... The 8 pin RJ 45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network Clear CMOS button This button allows you to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking Power input 230W The supplied 230W power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Mini PC To prevent damag...

Page 19: ...wer for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Mini PC To prevent damage to the Mini PC always use the supplied power adapter of the same power rating WARNING The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ...

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Page 21: ...2 Using your Mini PC ...

Page 22: ...ower adapter to the correct power input C Plug the AC power adapters into a 100V 240V power source NOTE The power adapter may vary between models and territories please refer to the following for more information on the different adapters 180W Power adapter Input voltage 100 240 Vac Input frequency 50 60 Hz Rating output current 9 23 A 180 W Rating output voltage 19 5 V 230W Power adapter Input vo...

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Page 24: ...tor Mini DisplayPort HDMI connector Thunderbolt 3 port NOTE These ports may vary per the graphics card installed To connect a display panel to your Mini PC Connect one end of a VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 port cable to an external display and the other end of the cable to your Mini PC s VGA port DVI port HDMI port DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 port ...

Page 25: ...ny USB keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your Mini PC NOTE The keyboard varies with country or region ...

Page 26: ...26 ASUS Mini PC PA Series Connect the WiFi antenna to your Mini PC You can connect the bundled WiFi antenna to the wireless antenna jack to enhance wireless signal reception ...

Page 27: ...ASUS Mini PC PA Series 27 Turn on your Mini PC Press the power button to turn on your Mini PC ...

Page 28: ...ASUS Mini PC PA Series Clearing the CMOS To clear the CMOS insert a straightened paperclip or a needle into the Clear CMOS button hole then press the Clear CMOS button down for approximately 1 to 3 seconds ...

Page 29: ...m startup in the Mini PC In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update W...

Page 30: ...ur BIOS Enter the BIOS by pressing F2 or DEL on the POST screen NOTE POST Power On Self Test is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your Mini PC Navigate to the Exit menu Select the Load Optimized Defaults option or you may press F5 Select OK to load the default BIOS values ...

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Page 32: ...ve plenty of space around the system for ventilation Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C If you use an extension cord make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating This equipment should be installed and operated with a ...

Page 33: ...se of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local technical support services for product recycling If you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technic...

Page 34: ...lease go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions COATING NOTICE IMPORTANT To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are located RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructio...

Page 35: ...use 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 television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or reloc...

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Page 37: ...2 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards Complies with IMDA Standards DB103778 CIDF15000026 Regional notice for Malaysia Regional notice for California WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 38: ...efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energystar gov powermanagement for deta...

Page 39: ...8 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Online support https www asus com support Product ContactUs Services questionform lang en us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http ...

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