Asus G10AC User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCG10ACUser Manual

10ASUS G10 Series Keyboard x1Mouse x1Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide Installation Guide x1Warranty card x1 Antenna x 1 (o

100 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP n

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 101ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center

102 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.7. Return to th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 103ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish t

104 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 105ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you w

106 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemWindows® 7Using the system recovery partitio

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 107ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up

108 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data be

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 109ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Cre

ASUS G10AC 11Chapter 1Getting startedFront panelWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS G10AC Desktop PC! The ASUS G10AC Desktop PC provides cutting

110 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original fa

111ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 13ENGLISHENGLISHPower connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 110-120V~ / 220-240V~, 50-60Hz, 8A/4A (North

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel congurationPortHeadset 2.1-channel4.1-channel 5.1-chan

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 15ENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect t

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 17ENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB po

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 19ENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.To

2Copyright © 2013 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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

22Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windo

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 23ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functi

24Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumb

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 25ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching

26Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 27ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of

28Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 29ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A sc

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 31ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>Al

32Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 33Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/3.0 ports on b

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 5.1-channel Speakers

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 37ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 39ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI c

4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 5

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 41Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 43ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 45Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a lo

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 47ENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connectio

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next ste

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 49ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cli

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

50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHWi-Fi connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 51ENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the charms bar from the Start screen or f

52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 53Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 55ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 57ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 59ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

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 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on s

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 61ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its f

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 63ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. W

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be d

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 65Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 67ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

68 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 69ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

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

70 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS G10AC 71ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

72 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH

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

74ContentsUsing Windows® 7Starting for the rst time ... 3Using Windows®

ASUS Desktop PC 75Chapter 1Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to gui

76 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provid

78 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigati

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

80 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 81ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert n

82 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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 83Chapter 2Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of scree

84 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 85ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The f

86 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 87ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Laun

88 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 89ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consist

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

90 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or progr

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 91ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps

92 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to h

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 93ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Ente

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 95Chapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

96 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To congure the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 97ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Sele

98 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Prope

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 99ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Ente