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3 Contents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5Safety information .......................................................................................................................
4 Contents Protecting your computer...........................................................................................................49Getting Windows ® Help and Support ......................................................................................50 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for...
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the pack...
6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference- causing equipment regulations.This device complies with Industry Canada l...
7 VCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment according to the instruction manual. Equipment registered base...
8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or...
9 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websitesThe ASUS webs...
10 Package contents • 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. ASUS G10 Series Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installatio...
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS 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 ...
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 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 devi...
Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Sliding I/O front cover. Slide thi...
Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 110-120V~/220-240V~, 6A/3A, 50-60Hz (Europe, North America, Taiwan) 220-240V~, 50Hz, 4A (China) Power switch (on selected models only). Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. HDMI port. This port is for a Hi...
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block t...
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display ou...
• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external display ...
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of ...
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer. 3. Wait until the operating system...
Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both 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 For details...
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. Connecting Headphone and Mic C...
Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using...
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. 26 Chapter 2: Co...
ASUS G10AJ 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical...
Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives.To use the memory card: 1. Inse...
Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray. 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positio...
Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. Connect one end of an...
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: 1. 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 your LAN. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network adm...
ASUS G10AJ 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Che...
34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use t...
ASUS G10AJ 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On Windows ® 7: The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your persona...
36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? 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 t...
ASUS G10AJ 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off ) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet....
38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discre...
ASUS G10AJ 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 headphone does not work. Try using another s...
40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have ...
ASUS Desktop PC Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Appendix Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual
ASUS Desktop PC 43 Chapter 1 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for ...
44 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® 7. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides yo...
ASUS Desktop PC 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, o...
46 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network connection This icon displ...
ASUS Desktop PC 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. Customizin...
48 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your files Setting up...
ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You m...
50 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password. Acti...
ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: ...
52 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8.1. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signin...
ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ fu...
54 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen:Hover your mouse poin...
ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Working with Windows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the ...
56 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click . • From the Start screen, press &...
ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When ...
58 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. StartThis charm reverts the display back to the ...
ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use y...
60 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + <D> Launches the desktop. + <E&g...
ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF:Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Cha...
62 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performan...
ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Other Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device Windows ® 7 To remove a USB storage device on Windows ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk ...
64 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 To configure the screen resolution settings on Windows ® 7: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appear...
ASUS Desktop PC 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an ...
66 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: an...
ASUS Desktop PC 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 12. Click Close to finish the configuration. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and cli...
68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 fr...
ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Windows ® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Ve...
ASUS Desktop PC 71 ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to con...
72 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless netw...
ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect.
74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy y...
ASUS Desktop PC 75 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select OK to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unles...
76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong ...
ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. To create a USB recovery drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel fro...
78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back u...
79 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMP...
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