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- Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 1
Desktop PC K20CE / A20CE / F20CE User Guide - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 3
information...9 Conventions used in this guide 10 Where to find more Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 4
Contents Entering the BIOS Setup...58 Recovering your system...59 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...62 4 - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 14
and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices ASUS Audio Wizard. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 15
Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 15 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 16
® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, 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 you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 17 - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE | 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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 19 - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 21
computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports 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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 21 - Asus K20CE | 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 23
ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 23 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 24
ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. To set up multiple displays: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 25
. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen. b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop mode screen. 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. - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 26
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. 26 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 27
, 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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 27 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 28
enabled in your computer, 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, and then double-click the memory card icon to access the data on it. • Each card slot has its own drive - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 29
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 30
ENGLISH 30 Chapter 3: Using your computer - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 31
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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 31 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 32
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. LAN RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 33
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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 33 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 34
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. 34 Chapter 4: - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 35
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 36
ENGLISH 36 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 37
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 38
• 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 39
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 K20CE - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 40
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 41
. 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 K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 41 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 42
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 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 43
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 44
• 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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 45
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 46
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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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 48
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. 48 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 49
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 49 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 50
feature. For more details, refer to Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charms bar. 50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 51
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 51 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 52
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. 52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 53
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 54
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. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 55
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 55 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 56
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 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 57
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 57 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 58
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 59
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 59 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 60
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 K20CE | User Guide - Page 61
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 61 - Asus K20CE | User Guide - Page 62
-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-2102-5789555 Telephone Germany (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone Austria (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +43-820-240513 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support support.asus.com 62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual
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