Asus D415MT 9998 User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCUser GuideD415MT/BM2DKCompactFlash I/II/MDMS/MS PRO/SD/MMCSmart Card

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

Getting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.Wel

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.3. Headphone port (lime).

Rear panelDVI210119Rear USB 2.0 port 1Rear USB 3.0 port 1Rear USB 2.0 port 2Rear USB 3.0 port 283457612151719131612141811. Voltage selector (optional

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.

Activity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10Mbps connectionORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mb

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

Using the onboard display output portsConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port.To connect an external monitor using the onboard display

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.Connecting the pow

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

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

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISH

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 D415MT/BM2DK 23ENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 7.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUT24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS D415MT/BM2DK 25ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the pro

CompactFlash I/II/MDMS/MS PRO/SD/MMCSmart CardMS/MS PRO/SD/MMCUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

Using the optical drive (on selected models only)Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject butto

Configuring 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 Setup.To disable or enabl

Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD.To set a password for your HDD from th

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30 Chapter 3: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your co

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 Business ManagerASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager1. Inse

Starting ASUS ManagerLaunch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS ManagerIcon View and List ViewASUS Manager has an I

SystemThe System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer.UpdateClick Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to d

SecurityClick Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities.PC CleanupPC Cleanup provides options to remove tem

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

Backup & RecoveryClick Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup s

PowerClick Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to congure power management. With Power Manager, you can specity time settings for system hibernatio

4ContentsChapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst time ... 61Wi

Ai BootingAi Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence.MyLogoA

Changing the BIOS boot logo1. Select any of the options, then click Next:• Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • Change the BIOS boot lo

42 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business ManagerENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS D415MT/BM2DK 43ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 6TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solu

?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 k

?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

?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 sp

PowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your ar

48 Chapter 6: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black screen)The signa

ASUS D415MT/BM2DK 49ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.• Refer to your comp

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

50 Chapter 6: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

51ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1User ManualE8706First Edition January 2014Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWindo

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ASUS Desktop PC 53Starting for the first timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the

54 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and ot

ASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with qui

56 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notification areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Center notifica

ASUS Desktop PC 57ENGLISHENGLISHExploring files and foldersTo explore files and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation or view p

58 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 59ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, s

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 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 61ENGLISHENGLISHStarting for the first timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in

62 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 63ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in th

64 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 65ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching apps• P

66 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 67ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several t

68 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 69ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.Ensure that y

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

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

ASUS Desktop PC 71ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Enter>Opens the

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

ASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHConfiguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To configure the screen resol

ASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Select this option

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

ASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Enter your User name

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHConfiguring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connec

ASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.3. From the O

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

80 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 81ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish the conguration.

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

ASUS Desktop PC 83ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you want to connect

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

ASUS Desktop PC 85ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your impor

86 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 87ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. Wait for a w

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

89ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

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

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