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Desktop PC User Manual BT1AE (SD280).
2 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a ret.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 57 Getting Windows ® Help and Support ........................................................... 58 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the rst time .
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.
6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
7 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 elds (0–300 GHz).
8 Safety information Disconnect the AC 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.
9 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 : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
10 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
Front panel 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.
Rear panel 6 5 3 4 2 1 7 17 16 15 8 10 9 1. Pad lock slot. This slot is used to secure the desktop PC using a standard pad lock. 2. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. 3. COM port (optional). This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
11. Power connector. Plug the power adapter to this connector. 12. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 13. DVI-D port.
Desktop stand The desktop can be positioned horizontally on its side or vertically using the desktop stand. When positioning the desktop vertically, always use the included desktop stand. Secure the desktop chassis in place on the desktop stand using two screws.
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your computer. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.
Connecting the power adapter • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Power adapter specifications: • Input: 100-240VAC, 50~60Hz, 2.0A • Output: +19VDC, 6.32A To connect the power adapter and power cord to the desktop PC: 1.
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off 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. 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Connecting a USB storage device 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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer.
ENGLISH ENGLISH 20 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Using the memory card reader* Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media les.
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 connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ENGLISH ENGLISH 22 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH.
Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS BT1AE 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH.
24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH.
ASUS BT1AE 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles.
Using the optical drive 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 label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally.
ASUS BT1AE 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.
28 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH 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 <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. 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 a DSL/cable modem.
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. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
ASUS BT1AE 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ASUS Manager 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.
32 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Manager ENGLISH 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 to display a list of tools available for your system.
ASUS BT1AE 33 ENGLISH 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.
34 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Manager ENGLISH 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 les from your computer to free up hard drive space.
ASUS BT1AE 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add les to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the les to the deletion box. 2. To remove a le from the deletion list, select the le, then click .
36 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Manager ENGLISH ENGLISH Backup & Recovery Click Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup settings and repairing Windows with a recovery disk.
ASUS BT1AE 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Click Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to congure power management. With Power Manager, you 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.
38 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Manager ENGLISH 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.
ASUS BT1AE 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Changing the BIOS boot logo 1. Select any of the options, then click Next : • Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • Change the BIOS boot logo only. Before selecting the rst option, download the BIOS le to your computer using ASUS Update.
40 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Manager ENGLISH ENGLISH Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) Intel ® SBA is a combination of hardware and software utilities that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses.
ASUS BT1AE 41 ENGLISH 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. • Check if your computer is properly connected.
42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad.
ASUS BT1AE 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. On Windows ® 7: The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos.
44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on.
ASUS BT1AE 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet.
46 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 discrete VGA port).
ASUS BT1AE 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer.
48 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS.
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ASUS Desktop PC 51 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on.
52 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature.
ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.
54 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notification area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center.
ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder.
56 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder .
ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems.
58 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1.
60 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based 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.
ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
62 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.
ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH 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 left-click once to launch it. • Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps.
64 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure 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 .
ASUS Desktop PC 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC.
66 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
ASUS Desktop PC 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature.
68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings.
70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance.
ASUS Desktop PC 71 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Other Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device Windows ® 7 To remove a USB storage device on Windows ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.
72 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 To configure the screen resolution settings on Windows ® 7: 1.
ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display. • Extend these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display.
74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
ASUS Desktop PC 75 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 12. Click Close to nish the conguration.
76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address .
ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Windows ® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings . 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties .
78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network . 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next .
ASUS Desktop PC 79 ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password.
80 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks.
ASUS Desktop PC 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
82 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state.
ASUS Desktop PC 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
84 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive.
ASUS Desktop PC 85 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish . To create a USB recovery drive: 1.
86 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
87 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-3842-9911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722 ext.
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