Asus M52BC manual

Desktop PC M52BC U ser Guide[...]

2 Copyright © 2014 ASUST eK Computer Inc. A ll Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and soft ware described in it, may be repr oduced, transmitted , transcribed, stored in a r etrieval system, or translated int o any language in any f orm or by any means, ex cept documentation kept by the purchaser f or backup purposes, [...]

3 Con tents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 8 Conv entions used in this guide.......[...]

4 Con tents T urning your Desktop PC OFF ................................................................................................... 59 Putting your Desktop PC t o sleep ............................................................................................ 59 Entering the BIOS Setup ....................................................[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Ser vices ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fr om our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. W e believe in providing solutions f or you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other c omponents, as well as the packaging materials. P lease go to http://csr .a[...]

6 IC: Canadian Compliance Sta tement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industr y Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian int erference- causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is s[...]

7 RF Equipment Notices CE: European C ommunit y Complianc e Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requir ement 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 the R&TTE Directive. Wir eless R adio [...]

8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals bef ore cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergen t and a few drops of warm water then remo ve any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT plac e on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing i[...]

9 Con ventions used in this guide T o ensure that you per form certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where t o find more informa tion Refer to the follo wing sources f or additional information and for pr oduct and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website pr ovides updated information on A[...]

10 Package c ontents • Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing ,contactyourretailer . • Theillustrateditemsabov eareforreferenceonly .Actualproductspecicationsmayvarywith different models . ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Po wer cor[...]

W elcome! Thank you for pur chasing the ASUS D esktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user- centric utilities. All these values are encapsula ted in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W arranty Card before setting up your ASUS Deskt op PC. Getting to know your [...]

Fr ont panel Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows y ou to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay . USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connec t to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. • DON[...]

Po wer button. P ress this button to turn on your computer . USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connec t to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. Rear panel ASUS M52BC 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Po wer connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . RA TING: 115Vac/220-230V ac, 7A/4A, 6[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH Po wer switch. Swit ch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to y our computer . USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connec t to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) por ts connect to US[...]

ASUS M52BC 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Expansion slot bracket . Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Cards (on selected models only). The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may v ary with different models. ASUS WL AN Card (on selected mo[...]

Setting up your comput er This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devic es, such as the ex ternal monitor , keyboard, mouse, and pow er cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics C ard (on selec ted models only) Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics C [...]

Connecting a USB keyboar d and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . ` Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports. Connecting the pow er cord Connect one end of the power cord t o the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power s[...]

T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c omputer . T urning your c omputer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON. 3. Press the po wer button on your c omputer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details o[...]

Connecting a USB storage de vice This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels . The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device:  • Inser ttheUSBstoragedevicetoy ourcomputer . Fr ont panel For details , refer to the sect[...]

Connecting microphone and speak ers 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 c onnect 2.1- channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1- channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 20 Cha[...]

Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS M52BC 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting multiple external display s Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in y our computer , connect the monitors on the output por ts of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, y ou are allowed t o set [...]

Connecting an HD T V Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV ) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ouneedanHDMIcabletoconnecttheHDTVandthecomputer .TheHDMIcableispurchased separately . • T ogetthebestdisplayperformance,ensurethatyourHDMIcableislessth[...]

ASUS M52BC 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using y our computer Proper postur e when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper postur e is necessar y to prevent strain to y our wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles . This sec tion provides you with tips on a voiding phy sical discomfort and possible injury while usi[...]

Using the memory card reader 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 fron t panel of your system allow s you to read fr om and write to differen t memory card drives. T o use the memor y card: 1. Inser t the memory card into the card slot. ?[...]

Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, pr ess the ejec t 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 label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally . 3. Push the tray gen tly [...]

28 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

W ired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer t o a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with y our DSL/cable modem. 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the re[...]

Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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. 2. T urn on your computer . 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contactyournetworkadministratorf ordetailsor[...]

W i-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet thr ough a wireless connection. T o establish a W i-Fi connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point ( AP). • T oincreasetherangeandsensitivityofthewirelessradiosignal,c onnecttheexternal antennas to the ante[...]

32 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ASUS M52BC 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some pr oblems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be pow ered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up . • Checkifyourcomputerispr operlyconnected. • Checkifthewall?[...]

34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arro w key s on the number key pad are not working . Check if the Number Lock LED is off . When the Number L ock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only . Press the Number Lock key t o turn the LED off if you want to use the arro w keys on the number key pad. ? N[...]

ASUS M52BC 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to rest ore or undo changes to m y computer’ s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On W indows ® 8.1: Y ou can use Windo ws ® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your files recov ery option to restore or undo changes to your comput er’ s system settings without affectin[...]

36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? My speakers produc e no sound. • Ensurethatyouconnectyourspeakerst otheLineoutport(lime)onthefrontpanel or the rear panel. • Checkifyourspeakisconnectedtoanelectricalsourceandturnedon. • Adjustyour[...]

ASUS M52BC 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Powe r Problem Possible Cause Action No power ( The power indicator is off ) Incorrect power voltage • S etyourcomputer’ spowervoltage switch to your ar ea ’ s power requirements . • Adjustthevoltagesettings.Ensurethat the power cor d is unplugged from the pow[...]

38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer . • Connectthesignalcabletothecorrect display port (onboard VGA or discr ete VGA port). •?[...]

ASUS M52BC 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • R efertoyourc omputer’ susermanual for the correct port. • Disconnec tandreconnectthespeaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T r y using ano[...]

40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy r ight after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. T he fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default[...]

ASUS Desktop PC W indow s ® 8.1 U ser Manual E8607 First E dition August 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reser ved Appendix W indows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]

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ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time , a ser ies of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. T o star t your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the po wer button on your Desktop PC. Wait f or a few minutes [...]

50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the W indows ® UI The Window s ® User Interface (UI) is the tile -based display used in W indows ® 8.1. It includes the following f eatures you can use while w orking on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user acc ount. It helps organize [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you t o launch programs and acc ess 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.[...]

52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse point er then click on the recent app’ s thumbnail to go back to that app . Move your mouse pointer do wn to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app scr een: Hover your mouse point er on the lower left corner then tap to go ba[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH W orking with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’ s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Positiony ourmousepointeronanappthenleft-clickoncetolaunchit. • Press<T ab>twicethenusethearrowkeystobrow se?[...]

54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Acc essing the All Apps screen Fr om the All Apps screen, you can configur e an apps settings or pin an app to the Star t screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen • OntheStartscreen,click . • Fr omtheStartscreen,press< Ta b >,[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your scr een. I t consists of several tools that allo w you to share applications and pr ovide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears a[...]

56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you t o look for files, applications , or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you t o share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. Fr om the Start screen, you can al[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you t o work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’ s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pix els or higher before using the Snap feature . Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’ s mouse or keyboard to [...]

58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard , you can also use the follo wing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate W indows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. +<D> Launches the desktop. +<E> Launches the Computer window on the de[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH +<+> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your scr een. +<-> Zooms out your scr een. +<Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. T urning your Desktop PC OFF T o turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following t o shut down your Desktop PC: • Fr omtheCharmsbar ,clic[...]

60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores sy stem hardware settings tha t are needed for syst em startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensur e optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Recov ering your sy stem Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restor es your PC to its factor y default settings. Back up all your data befor e using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press<F9>duringbootup . 2. Fr om the screen, click T roubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. [...]

62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to cop y the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complet e. 8. When the process is complet ed, click Finish. 3. ClickRecovery>Createareco ver y drive. 4. Click Copy the rec overy par[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing ev er ything and reinstalling W indows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option. Back up all your data befor e using this option. This process may take a while t o complete.[...]

64 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUST eK C OMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li- T e Road, Peit ou, T aipei, T aiwan 11259 T elephone   +886-2-2894-3447 F ax    +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail inf o@asus.com.tw W eb site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone   +86-21-38429911 Online[...]