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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC M51AC User Manual.
2 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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 re.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Chapter 6 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting ........................................................................................... 53 Recovering your system ..............................................................................
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback 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 T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna x 1 (optional) Antennas x 2 (optional) Package contents • If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
ASUS M51AC 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Front panel Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio M51AC Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio M51AC Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.
12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . RA TING : 1 15V ac/220-230V ac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz. Power switch (on selected models only). Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer . USB 2.
14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network.
16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer .
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 21 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8 Starting for the rst 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 operating system.
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 23 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.
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Working with W indows ® 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 <T ab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps.
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps icon.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charm bar The Charm 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.
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1.
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <,> Allows you to peek at the desktop. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. + <Prt Sc> Enables the print screen function.
32 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 33 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers.
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes.
38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition 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 than 15 meters.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 41 Chapter 4 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.
42 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 45 Chapter 5 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 T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.
46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE 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 click Open Network and Sharing Center .
48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.
50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. b) On your keyboard, press + <c>.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 53 Chapter 6 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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.
54 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV .
56 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable.
58 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our 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.
60 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press < F9 > during bootup.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M51AC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish .
62 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting 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 in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
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