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Chapter : Connecting devices to your computer

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Страница 1: ...ASUS Desktop PC M31AD and M51AD User Manual M51AD M31AD ...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 26 Connecting an HDTV 27 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive 31 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 33 Wireless connection on selected models only 35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3...

Страница 4: ...e Windows UI 56 Working with Windows apps 59 Other keyboard shortcuts 64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup 66 Other Windows 7 Windows 8 1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the screen resolution settings 68 Configuring the Internet connection settings 69 Recovering your system 78 ASUS contact information ASUS contact info...

Страница 5: ...erference 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 telev...

Страница 6: ...l numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est 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 fonc...

Страница 7: ... 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 Bluetooth Wireless 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 Bluetoot...

Страница 8: ...y safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery Use this product in 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 disconnec...

Страница 9: ...the ASUS website www asus com ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http support asus com contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC C Program Files X86 ASUS eManual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent dam...

Страница 10: ...ional Installation Guide Dipole antenna x1 optional Antenna x 1 optional 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 ...

Страница 11: ...rformance 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 Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports and their locations and the chassis color vary with different models Front panel M31AD ...

Страница 12: ... 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 Microphone port This port connects to a microphone Headphone port This port connects to a headphone or speaker Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard Optical disk drive bay There is an optical disk drive in this bay Optical disk drive eject button Press this butt...

Страница 13: ...t 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 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 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 Microphone port This port conne...

Страница 14: ...isk drive bay empty Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay CompactFlash Microdrive card slot Insert a CompactFlash Microdrive card into this slot Secure Digital MultiMediaCard slot Insert a Secure Digital MultiMediaCard card into this slot Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card slot Insert a Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card into this slot Rear panel M31AD M51AD ...

Страница 15: ... scanner camera PDA and others HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content VGA port This port is for VGA compatible devices such as a VGA monitor Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out port black...

Страница 16: ...eless network Expansion slot brackets Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card ASUS Graphics Card on selected models only The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card 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 Desc...

Страница 17: ...nnecting 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 di...

Страница 18: ...onitors to your computer refer to Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2 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 th...

Страница 19: ...SB 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 Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2 0 ports ...

Страница 20: ...mputer 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 For details on shutting down your Desktop PC refer to the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual Power button M31AD M51AD Power button ...

Страница 21: ...s 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 Front panel M31AD M51AD Rear panel M31AD M51AD For details refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual ...

Страница 22: ...one and Mic M31AD Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with 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 ...

Страница 23: ...ENGLISH ASUS M31AD and M51AD 23 ENGLISH M51AD Connecting 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 24: ...24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 25: ...ENGLISH ASUS M31AD and M51AD 25 ENGLISH Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 26: ...onitors 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 details on how to connect a monit...

Страница 27: ...esolution settings in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual 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 ...

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

Страница 29: ...our 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 front of you and turn the top of the monitor screen even wi...

Страница 30: ...r 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 the popup menu click Fil...

Страница 31: ...ive bay cover Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and 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 t...

Страница 32: ...32 Chapter 3 Using your computer ENGLISH ...

Страница 33: ... DSL cable modem 2 Connect one end of 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 details refer to the section Configuring the...

Страница 34: ...of 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 Manual which can be found in this manual RJ 45 cable LAN ...

Страница 35: ... To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance The external antennas are optional items For details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be ...

Страница 36: ...36 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Страница 37: ... Do the 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...

Страница 38: ...ideo 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...

Страница 39: ...nd your HDTV 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 resol...

Страница 40: ...and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer 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 eject button is not respo...

Страница 41: ...ge 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 supply unit problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing ...

Страница 42: ...connecting to 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 t...

Страница 43: ...on 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 Repl...

Страница 44: ...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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