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    ASUS Desktop PC M11AA User Manual
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    , without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND
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    BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting multiple external displays 37 Connecting an HDTV 39 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card
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    Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 53 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional 60 Recovering your system 62 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 65 ASUS contact information 72 
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    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
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    IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada
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    device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
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    power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive 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
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    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 manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 
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    Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated
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    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 and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 11
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    � Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this slot. 2. a headphone or speaker. 5. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. Press this button to turn on your computer. 6. ���O��p�t�ic�a��l �d�is��k�d��ri�v�e��b�a�y�. There is an optical disk drive in this
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    10 11 13 12 16 DVI HDMI 18 20 19 14 15 17 1. ���V��o�lt�a�g��e�s�e�l�e�c�t�o�r��s�w�i�t�c�h�. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage. 2. ���P�o�w��e�r�c�o�n�n��e�c�to�r�. Plug the power �. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 13
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    be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 10
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    ly�)�. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. 20. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t�b�r�a�c�k�e�t�. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 15
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    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 the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display
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    port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 17
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    Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. DVI HDMI 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. DVI HDMI 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    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 automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 19
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    ENGLISH 20 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    the following basic items: • Personalize • Settings 4. Once you are done configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears. Watch this tutorial to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities. For details on using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 21
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    ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. 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 all the programs and applications you
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    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 M11AA Desktop PC 23
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    screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app
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    ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position to��m��o�f��th�e��s�c�r�e�e��n��to��c�l�o�s�e��it F�r�o�m��t�h�e��r�u�n�n�i�n�g��a�p�p�'�s�s�c�r�e�e�n��, �p�r�e�s�s���. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 25
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    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 Right-click on the Start screen or press + , and click settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8
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    several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press C�>��. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC
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    use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8
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    pixels is required to use 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. the bigger display area. 3. To switch between apps, press + . ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 29
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    screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + the Internet Explorer window. Opens the Second screen pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Opens Ease
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    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 M11AA Desktop PC 31
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    the help of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following two 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 to turn
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    click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 33
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    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
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    ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 35
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    Connecting 6-channel Speakers ENGLISH Connecting 8-channel Speakers 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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    . Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 37
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    main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the
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    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 M11AA Desktop PC 39
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    ENGLISH 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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    necessary, 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 M11AA Desktop PC 41
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    own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen. 3. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the card. Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail
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    the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 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. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 43
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    ) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard Hot keys Description Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. ASUS PK1100 keyboard 44 Chapter 4: Using your computer
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    of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. DVI HDMI Modem DVI HDMI RJ-45 cable 3. Turn IS��P�)��fo��r�d�e��ta��il�s�o��r�a�s��s�is�t�a�n��c�e��in��s�e��tt�i�n�g��u�p��y�o�u��r Internet connection. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 45
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    -45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or
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    or static IP network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. and click Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 47
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    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. 48 Chapter 5:
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    ENGLISH 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection 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 M11AA Desktop PC 49
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    ENGLISH Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • The external antennas are optional items. 50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
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    2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 51
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    ENGLISH 52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
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    , and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click to select a utility Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the ASUS support information Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings • The applications
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    you to customize each mode through configuring the settings such as CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. To launch EPU: • Click Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Multiple system operating modes The items
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    II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 55
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    ENGLISH Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor
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    you that there is no new BIOS file from the BIOS server. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 57
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    the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 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 MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the
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    information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see you to customize the interface's contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 59
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    the UEFI BIOS models ASUS Smart Cooling System BIOS Setup program. For details, refer to the section Entering the BIOS Setup in Chapter 2. 2. Click Exit/Advanced Mode on the right upper corner of the screen, and then select Advanced Mode. From the menu bar of the Advanced Mode screen, select Monitor
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    ENGLISH 3. From the Monitor menu, select Clean Level and press to display its configuration process. During the system reboot, the Power LED flashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to remove the dust from the internal system components. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 61
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    during bootup. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Select Just remove my files. 7. Click Reset. Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your
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    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. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC
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    complete. 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 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. 64 Chapter
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    Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. • Do the following to close the programs that are want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC 65
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    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 monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is
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    caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen 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 click Eject from the menu. ASUS M11AA Desktop PC
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    settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another
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    computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Try using another speaker or headphone. Try both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS M11AA Desktop PC
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    scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then
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    Update the BIOS. • If you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C�o�n��ta�c�t��th��e�A��S�U��S��S�e��rv�i�c�e��C�e��n�t�e�r for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center
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    support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923* Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee
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