Asus BT1AH E8973 User Manual

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Page 1 - Desktop PC

Desktop PCBT1AH (SD250)User Manual

Page 2 - January 2014

10Package contents• Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.• Theillustrateditemsaboveareforreferenceonly.Ac

Page 3 - Contents

Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centr

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Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

Page 5 - Notices

Rear panel5.25 inch slim type optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.Optical d

Page 6 - KC: Korea Warning Statement

Parallel port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner or other devices.Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone

Page 7 - RF Equipment Notices

Power connector. Plug the power adapter to this connector.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is H

Page 8 - Safety information

Desktop standThe desktop can be positioned horizontally on its side or vertically using the desktop stand. When positioning the desktop vertically, al

Page 9 - Where to nd more information

Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power

Page 10 - Package contents

Connecting the power adapterTo connect the power adapter and power cord to the desktop:1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.2. Plug the po

Page 11 - Chapter 1

Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/o your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your computer ONTo turn your

Page 12 - Front panel

2Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

Page 13 - Rear panel

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISH

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Connecting a USB storage deviceThis 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 co

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22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHTo use the memory card:1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.• Amemorycardi

Page 16 - Desktop stand

Connecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports

Page 17 - Setting up your computer

Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 5.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUT24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Page 18 - Connecting the power adapter

Connecting 7.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTASUS BT1AH 25ENGLISHENGLISH

Page 19 - Turning your computer ON/OFF

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Page 20 - 20 Chapter 1: Getting started

ASUS BT1AH 27ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

Page 21 - Chapter 2

Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray.2. Pla

Page 22 - Using the memory card reader

ASUS BT1AH 29ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the USB ports using the BIOSYou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS

Page 23 - LINE OUT

3ContentsNotices ...

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30 Chapter 3: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHConguring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect y

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Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo conn

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RJ-45 cableLAN3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• Contactyournetworkadmini

Page 27 - Chapter 3

ASUS BT1AH 33ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

Page 28 - Using the optical drive

34 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is o. When the Numbe

Page 29 - ASUS BT1AH 29

ASUS BT1AH 35ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without aecting my personal les or data. On Windows®

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36 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • EnsurethatyouconnectyourspeakerstotheLineoutport(lime)onthe

Page 31 - Chapter 4

ASUS BT1AH 37ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is o)Incorrect power voltage•Setyourcomputer’spower

Page 32 - RJ-45 cable

38 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black screen)The signa

Page 33 - Chapter 5

ASUS BT1AH 39ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.•Refertoyourcomputer’s

Page 34 - No display on the monitor

4ContentsRestoring your system settings ...48Protecting

Page 35 - From the Desktop Mode screen

40 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

Page 36 - 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1User ManualE8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWind

Page 38 - 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

ASUS Desktop PC 43Chapter 1Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to gui

Page 39 - ASUS BT1AH 39

44 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopClick the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Wind

Page 40 - 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

ASUS Desktop PC 45ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with qui

Page 41 - Appendix

46 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Center noticati

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ASUS Desktop PC 47ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation or view pan

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48 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, click New folder.

Page 44 - 7 desktop

ASUS Desktop PC 49ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, s

Page 45 - ASUS Desktop PC 45

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

Page 46 - Explorer

50 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p

Page 47 - Grouping your les

ASUS Desktop PC 51ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 2Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of scree

Page 48 - Backing up your les

52 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. It

Page 49 - Protecting your computer

ASUS Desktop PC 53ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in th

Page 50 - Help and Support

54 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go

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ASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching apps• P

Page 52 - Using the Windows

56 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app t

Page 53 - Hotspots

ASUS Desktop PC 57ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several t

Page 54 - 54 Chapter 2: Using Windows

58 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your De

Page 55 - Working with Windows

ASUS Desktop PC 59ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.Ensure that y

Page 56 - Accessing the All Apps screen

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

Page 57 - Charms bar

60 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch

Page 58 - Inside the Charms bar

ASUS Desktop PC 61ENGLISHENGLISH+<+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen.+<->Zooms out your screen.+<Enter>Opensthe

Page 59 - Snap feature

62 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are nee

Page 60 - Other keyboard shortcuts

ASUS Desktop PC 63ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

Page 61 - Turning your Desktop PC OFF

64 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHConguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To congure the screen resolut

Page 62 - Entering the BIOS Setup

ASUS Desktop PC 65ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Select this option

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66 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.5. Select

Page 64 - From the Desktop mode screen

ASUS Desktop PC 67ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Enter your User name

Page 65 - Wired connection

68 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP network connecti

Page 66 - 8.1 functions

ASUS Desktop PC 69ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.3. FromtheO

Page 67 - ASUS Desktop PC 67

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

Page 68 - 68 Chapter 2: Using Windows

70 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.7. Return to the Network and Sh

Page 69 - ASUS Desktop PC 69

ASUS Desktop PC 71ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish the conguration.

Page 70 - 70 Chapter 2: Using Windows

72 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows® 7To connect t

Page 71 - ASUS Desktop PC 71

ASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you want to connect

Page 72 - Wireless connection

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemWindows® 7Using the system recovery partition The system re

Page 73 - 4. Click Connect

ASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your impor

Page 74 - Recovering your system

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Backupallyourdatabeforeusingthis

Page 75 - Resetting your PC

ASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. Wait for a w

Page 76 - Creating a USB recovery drive

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original fac

Page 77 - ASUS Desktop PC 77

79ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone   +886-2-2894-3447F

Page 78 - 78 Chapter 2: Using Windows

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

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9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Where

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