Asus M11AA User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCM11AAUser Manual

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

ASUS M11AA 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH1. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High CapacityMultiMediaCar

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelDVIHDMI1345911862018719151412 1613171021. Voltage selector switch.Voltage selector switch. Switch

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOF

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 15ENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line I

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 17ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the onboard display output portsConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port.To connect an e

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 19ENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.Tu

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 M11AA 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 23ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 25ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation or

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 27ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notic

28 Chapter 2: 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 M11AA 29Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on b

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI c

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 37Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 39ENGLISHENGLISH123Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, pre

4ContentsChapter 6 Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 49

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 41Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cab

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 43ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the network connectionConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To congure a dynamic IP/PP

44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.8. Return to the Network and Sh

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 45ENGLISHENGLISH11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.12. Click Close to nish the con

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 47ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting to a Wi-Fi network To connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Click the network icon in the notication ar

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 49Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 51ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 53ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 55ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 57ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition T

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 59ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recov

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 utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 61Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 63ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

64 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 65ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11AA 67ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

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

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

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

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