Asus ASUSPRO D640MB Users Manual

Asus ASUSPRO D640MB Manual

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    ASUS Desktop PC User Guide Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D640MA D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB SD/MMC/MS Smart Card D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA
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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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    Notices ...4 Safety information...9 Conventions used in this guide 10 Where to find more information 10 Package Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...49 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...59 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...69 Using the Windows
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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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    avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic
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    . 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
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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). Wireless Radio Use This device is
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    declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 8
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    ENERGY STAR joint program. *Note: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products. Safety information Disconnect the 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.
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    by qualified service personnel. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from any moving parts. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING
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    Package 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) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your
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    stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. • The Desktop PC does not support Windows® 7 operating system. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by installing Window® 7. • Be careful when handling the desktop
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    ENGLISH D640MA Front panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Type-C port (for data transfer only) USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Smart Card SD/MMC/MS 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a
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    D640MA Rear panel ENGLISH 1. 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 2. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This
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    ENGLISH 7. 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. 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a
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    ENGLISH 18. Parallel port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 19. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB Front panel USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Type-C port (for data
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    ENGLISH D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB Rear panel 20 1. Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-
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    ENGLISH 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. 7. DisplayPort. These ports are for
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    ENGLISH 18. 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 Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection ACT/
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    D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA Front Panel ENGLISH SD/MMC/MS Smart Card USB 3.1 Gen 1 port USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Type-C port (for data transfer only) 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. 5.
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    ENGLISH D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA Rear panel 20 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback
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    ENGLISH Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel
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    . 20. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 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. ASUS Desktop PC 25
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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. D640MA 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
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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 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. Power button Power button Smart Card SD/MMC/MS SD/MMC/MS
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    1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 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 SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card D640MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS
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    ENGLISH Rear panel D640MA D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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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 D640MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS ASUS Desktop
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    ENGLISH D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS Smart Card 32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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    ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS Desktop PC 33
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    Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Smart Card SD/MMC/MS 34 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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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 36 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
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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 SD/MMC/MS 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
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    ENGLISH Using the optical drive (on selected models only) D640MA 2 Smart Card 1 SD/MMC/MS 3 Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA 1 3 2 SD/MMC/MS SD/MMC/MS Smart Card Smart Card ASUS Desktop PC 39
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    ENGLISH 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 the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop
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    ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at
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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 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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    D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB ENGLISH D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA RJ-45 cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable 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
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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. D640MA RJ-45 cable D640MB/ M640MB/ W640MB/ S640MB LAN RJ-45 cable LAN ASUS Desktop PC 45
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    ENGLISH D640SA/ M640SA/ W640SA RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic
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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 either of these two ways: a) From the taskbar, right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. b) From the Start menu, click Settings >
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    ENGLISH 48 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
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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 50
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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 51
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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 55
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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 57
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    Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Configuring a static IP network connection To 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
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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. You can use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your
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    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. Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable
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    your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for
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    Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. The system often hangs or freezes. Memory module problems Service Center for assistance. Move your computer to an area with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 64 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    space of the 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 http://support.asus.com for the service center information. ASUS Desktop PC 65
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    ENGLISH 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 10 User Manual Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual E10435 First Edition May 2015 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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    ENGLISH
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    start 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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    Start screen or taskbar. You can also drag then drop an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin it. 70 Windows® 10 User Manual
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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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    or item to launch it. If task view is disabled, click > Show Task View button to display the task view icon . 72 Windows® 10 User Manual
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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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    to your secondary monitor Launches Cortana Launches the Run window Launches Ease of Access Center Launches a menu box of Windows tools 74 Windows® 10 User Manual
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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 75
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    Web site www.asus.com/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21- ://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282 com/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-2102-5789555 +49-2102
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