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    ASUS Desktop PC User Guide Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MA D540MB SD/MMC/MS Smart Card D540MC D540SA
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    written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
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    Contents Notices ...5 Safety information...10 Conventions used in this guide 11 Where to find more information 11 Package contents...12 Chapter 1 Getting models only 58 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...59 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...69 3
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    Contents Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers your system settings 89 Protecting your computer...90 Getting Windows® Help and Support 91 Recovering your system...92 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 10 Starting for the
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    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
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    Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter 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
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    RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the 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
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    essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below: AT BE BG
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    the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 9
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    detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place 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
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    manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions Support Visit ASUS website at https://www.asus.com/support/contact for the contact
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    contents Smart Card SD/MMC/MS ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is
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    Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty
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    ENGLISH Front panel D540MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. Optical disk drive (optional). This optical
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    ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can
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    ENGLISH USB 3.1 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1
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    ENGLISH HDD LED. On: HDD is ready. Flashing: The HDD is transmitting or receiving data. Reset button. Press this button to reset your computer. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM /
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    D540SA ENGLISH SD/MMC/MS Smart Card Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive (optional). This optical disk drive reads or writes data to or from optical discs.
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    ENGLISH USB 3.1 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) port connects to USB 3.1 gen1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.1 gen1
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    ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1
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    ENGLISH 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
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    D540MB ENGLISH Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A or 220-230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 100-120Vac, 50-60Hz, 8A PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is
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    ENGLISH DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu
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    ENGLISH Serial ports (on selected models only). These COM ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. LPT connector (on selected models only). Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector. Serial port. This COM port is for pointing devices
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    ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 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
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    ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps
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    D540SA ENGLISH PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 /
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    ENGLISH 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 (pink). This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel,
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    or other serial devices. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 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
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    a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external display in Chapter 2 of this guide for details. 30 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    ENGLISH 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. D540MA DVI D540MB D540MC ASUS Desktop PC 31
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    ENGLISH D540SA ` 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. D540MA 32 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    ENGLISH D540MB D540MC D540SA ASUS Desktop PC 33
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    ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer. 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.
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    USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. Front panel D540MA D540MB Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MC D540SA SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card ASUS Desktop
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    ENGLISH Rear panel D540MA D540MB D540MC D540SA 36 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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    ENGLISH 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 if you are using the USB 3.0 flash drive or USB 3.0-compatible devices. 2. When
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    audio device output. For details, refer to the section Changing to the external audio output. • When you disconnect the audio device, you need to manually change the audio output to the internal speaker from the Control Panel. Connecting Headphone and Mic D540MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MB 38
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    39 ASUS Desktop PC Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MC D540SA ENGLISH
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    ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 40 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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    Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Smart Card SD/MMC/MS ASUS Desktop PC 41
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    ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. To change to the external audio output: 1. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the rear Line Out
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    ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a
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    ENGLISH D540MC D540SA SD/MMC/MS Smart Card 3. Turn on your computer. 4. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. Configure the settings for your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display
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    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 mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop
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    ENGLISH Using the memory card reader (optional) 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. Smart
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    ENGLISH Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if
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    ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click
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    ENGLISH Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. To set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode. From
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    ENGLISH 50 Chapter 3: Using your computer
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    ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 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
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    D540MB ENGLISH D540MC RJ-45 cable Modem D540SA RJ-45 cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable 52 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
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    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. D540MA D540MB RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable LAN ASUS Desktop PC 53
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    D540MC ENGLISH D540SA RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable 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 more details, refer to the sections Configuring a
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    ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. Launch Network and Sharing Center in Windows® 7 / 10 system. Windows® 7 • Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Windows® 10 • Do either of these two ways: • From
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    ENGLISH 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. 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. 56 Chapter 4: Connecting
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    PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Configuring a static IP network connection 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.
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    ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a Wi-Fi connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). D540SA Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio
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    provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager 1. Insert your ASUS support DVD into your optical drive. 2. On the support CD window, click Utilities > ASUS Business Manager. 3. On the ASUS Manager setup screen, select the applications you
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    ENGLISH Starting ASUS Manager Launch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS Manager Icon View and List View ASUS Manager has an Icon View and List View. Click the List View icon tools available for your system. to display a list of Icon View List View List View 60
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    ENGLISH System The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer. Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications. ASUS Desktop PC 61
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    ENGLISH Security Click Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities. PC Cleanup PC Cleanup provides options to remove temporary and unnecessary files from your computer to free up hard drive space. ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete keeps your files secure
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    ENGLISH To use ASUS Secure Delete: 1. Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add files to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the files to the deletion box. • Right-click the file then select ASUS Secure Delete. 2. To remove a file from the deletion list, select the file,
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    ENGLISH USB Lock The USB Lock feature secures your USB ports, card reader and optical drive from unwanted access by setting up a password. Backup & Recovery Click Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup settings and
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    can specity time settings for system hibernation, sleep, display and hard drive activity. Tool Click Tool on the main ASUS Manager screen to access the Support screen, Ai Booting or MyLogo. Support Support lists links to ASUS support web sites and contact information. ASUS Desktop PC 65
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    ENGLISH Ai Booting Ai Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).
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    the picture file that you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Run. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. ASUS Desktop PC 67
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    ENGLISH 68 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager
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    ENGLISH Chapter 6 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. •
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    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
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    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 personal data such as
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    responding. 1. On Windows® 7, click > Computer. On Windows® 10, from the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. 72 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action 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 Desktop PC 73
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    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 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    . 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 software are installed
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    chassis. • C ontact 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 site at https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information. 76 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual E11014 First Edition October 2015 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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    and mouse during the Windows® 7 installation. The following steps guide you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. 3. Insert the ASUS support DVD into the ODD of your Desktop PC. 4. Turn on your Desktop PC and
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    driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Method 2: Preloading/installing via ASUS EZ Installer 1. Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • Windows
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    Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device a) Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. 81
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    d) Select the USB storage device and click Next. e) Click the refresh icon if the USB storage device is not displayed. Click Yes to clear the contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. The USB storage device will be formatted, so ensure that you have backed up your data
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    b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. d) Select the folder to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next. 83
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    is loaded automatically during installation startup. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Starting for the 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.
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    to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon . 2. From
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    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, or recently played media
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    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 displays the connection status and signal
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    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. Customizing the file/folder view To
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    not back up your programs, FAT-formatted files, Recycle Bin files, or temporary files that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Restoring your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are
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    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 may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and
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    & Activate. 3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the activation. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. To launch Windows® Help and
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    service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Press during bootup. 2. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press . 3. From the Recover system to a partition screen, click . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions
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    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, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS
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    your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online •
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    ENGLISH Using the Windows® 10 UI The Windows® 10 User Interface (UI) includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled-format on the Start screen. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Click your account name to change the picture, sign out of your account,
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    ENGLISH Start screen The Start screen , which appears together with the Start menu, helps organize all the apps you need in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully
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    ENGLISH Taskbar Windows® 10 comes with the standard taskbar, which stores all your currently running apps or items in the background. Unpinning apps from the taskbar 1. From the Start screen or taskbar, right-click the app you want to unpin. 2. Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from
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    Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you to work or switch among apps. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in
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    ENGLISH Keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + + Launches the desktop Launches File Explorer + or + + + + + +
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    , click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get started. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. ASUS Desktop PC 101
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    Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21
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