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Desktop PC K31AN / A31AN / F31AN User Guide - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 2
"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 3
information...9 Conventions used in this guide 10 Where to find more Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 4
Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup...60 Recovering your system...61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...64 4 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 5
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to 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 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 6
avec une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Mettez au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 7
. 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 based on the confirmation measurement at the user installation site. This is a product for which interference was measured at - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 8
us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power the ENERGY STAR joint program. *Note: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. 8 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 9
on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 10
. Refer to 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 Guide is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 11
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Power adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 12
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and usercentric 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 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 14
High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this slot. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone. Power button. Press this button - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 15
, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that monitor. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 15 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 16
Side Speaker Out 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. DC-In port. Plug the power adapter into this - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 17
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 different models. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 17 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 18
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 displays in Chapter 2 of this manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 19
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. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 19 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 20
your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer. Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 21
computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 BIOS section in Chapter 3 of this user guide for details. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 22
ENGLISH 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 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 23
ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 23 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 24
Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ENGLISH 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 25
ENGLISH 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 to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 25 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 26
these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 27
the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. ENGLISH ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 27 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 28
ENGLISH 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 29
, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 30
card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the card. 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. Never remove cards while or - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 31
if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 32
ENGLISH 32 Chapter 3: Using your computer - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 33
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. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 33 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 34
ENGLISH 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. RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 35
configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon Sharing Center . 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 35 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 36
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. ENGLISH Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 36 Chapter 4: - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 37
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 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 38
ENGLISH 38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 39
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you turn it on. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on top of your computer - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 40
• Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My Computer to - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 41
option, click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery from Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS K31AN - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 42
or damaged. ? The DVD drive eject button is not responding. 1. 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. Right-click , then - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 43
. 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 another PSU on your computer. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 43 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 44
settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver 44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 45
system. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. The system often hangs or freezes. Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Incompatible softwares are - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 46
• Update the BIOS. • If you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 47
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 48
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screen, pick a language to use on your Desktop PC. As other settings appear, select your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next. 3. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 50
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 signing in to your user account. It helps organize Microsoft account before they are fully launched. 50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 51
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' functions. ASUS Desktop PC 51 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 52
feature. For more details, refer to Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charms bar. 52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 53
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 drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. • From the running app's screen, press + . ASUS Desktop PC 53 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 54
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 bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 55
applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms bar When called out, the above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 56
use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 57
pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. ENGLISH Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. place the first app on the left or right side of the display panel. ASUS Desktop PC 57 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 58
Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens Center. Opens the Settings search pane. Opens a menu box of Windows tools 58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 59
the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS Desktop PC 59 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 60
only with the help of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 61
up all your data before using this option. To reset your PC: 1. Press during bootup. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. ASUS Desktop PC 61 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 62
ENGLISH 3. Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive and then click Next. 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create. - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 63
Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. ASUS Desktop PC 63 - Asus A31AN | User Guide - Page 64
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