Asus G10AJ-CH019S User's Guide Page 1

ASUS Desktop PCG10AJ User Guide

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

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

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.•

Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot.Optical disk drive bay. There is an optica

Rear panelPower connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 110-120V~/220-240V~, 6A/3A, 50-60Hz (Europe, North America, Taiwan) 22

USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.Si

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.LAN port LED indicationsOptical S/PDIF_OUT p

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

• IfyourcomputercomeswithanASUSGraphicsCard,thegraphicscardissetastheprimarydisplay device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor

Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.Connect your USB k

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

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

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

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

Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 5.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTASUS G10AJ 23ENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When

Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • YouneedanHDMIcabletoconnecttheHDTVandthecomputer

ASUS G10AJ 27ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

Using the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media les. The built-in me

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

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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

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

ASUS G10AJ 33ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ASUS G10AJ 35ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without aecting my personal les or data. On Windows®

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

ASUS G10AJ 37ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is o)Incorrect power voltage•Setyourcomputer’spower

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

ASUS G10AJ 39ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.•Refertoyourcomputer’s

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7VCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementThis is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a rad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 guide.Where