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- Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 1
ASUS Desktop PC User Guide D500TC/M500TC/S500TC/D500TCES - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 2
is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SERVICE AND SUPPORT - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 3
Contents Notices ...5 Safety information...10 Conventions used in this guide 11 Where to find more information 11 Package contents...12 Chapter 1 Getting Wired connection...33 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...47 3 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 4
Appendix Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time...55 Using the Windows® 10 UI...56 Keyboard shortcuts...60 4 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - 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 ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 6
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - 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 ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 8
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: 8 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 9
declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 9 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 10
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. - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 12
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 (Optional) Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 13
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 14
D500TC/M500TC/S500TC/D500TCES Front panel ENGLISH 1. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 15
ENGLISH D500TC/M500TC/S500TC/D500TCES Rear panel DVI 1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 6A/3A (WW) 115Vac, 60Hz, 6A (TW) 220Vac, 50Hz, 3A (China) 2. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 3. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 16
display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. An ASUS Graphics Card is required if the CPU does not support HDMITM, VGA, and DVI port output. 15. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 16. Parallel - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 17
ENGLISH 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 18
ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. DVI - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 19
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. DVI 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 20
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 3. Wait until the operating system loads - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 21
3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 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 Rear panel DVI ASUS Desktop PC 21 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 22
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 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 23
ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS Desktop PC 23 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 24
Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 25
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 26
ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA and HDMI™ 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 duplicate of - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 27
ENGLISH 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. - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 28
ENGLISH 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 29
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 PC - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 30
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ENGLISH 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 31
ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 32
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, press to enter the Advanced - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 33
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - 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. DVI RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 35
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 > - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 36
Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 9. 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 37
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 38
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 38 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 39
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 39 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 40
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 41
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, - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 42
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 43
can specify 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 43 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 44
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). - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 45
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 45 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 46
ENGLISH 46 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 47
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. • - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 48
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 49
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 50
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 51
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 the - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 52
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. 52 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 53
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 https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information. ASUS Desktop PC 53 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 54
ENGLISH 54 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 55
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 • - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 56
ENGLISH Using the Windows® 10 UI The Windows® 10 User Interface (UI) includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled-formatted 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, or - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 57
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 58
ENGLISH Taskbar Windows® 10 comes with the standard taskbar, which keeps 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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 59
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 - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 60
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 + + + + + + - Asus ExpertCenter D5 Tower D500TC | Users Manual - Page 61
, 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 61
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ASUS Desktop PC
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D500TC/M500TC/S500TC/D500TCES