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Desktop PCUser ManualBT1AE(SD280)

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, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.Welcome

Front panel1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to U

Rear panel124356151617910871. Pad lock slot. This slot is used to secure the desktop PC using a standard pad lock.2. DisplayPort. This port connects

11. Power connector. Plug the power adapter to this connector.12. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

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

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

Connecting the power adapter• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.• Power adapter specicati

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

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

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 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer

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 OUT22 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHEN

Connecting 7.1�channel SpeakersLINE OUTENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 23ENGLISHENGLISH

24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 25Chapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 27ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the USB ports using the BIOSYou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports

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

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

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 31Chapter 5Using ASUS Business ManagerASUS Business ManagerASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaini

32 Chapter 5: Using ASUS ManagerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHStarting ASUS ManagerLaunch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS &

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 33ENGLISHENGLISHSystemThe System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer.UpdateClick Up

34 Chapter 5: Using ASUS ManagerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSecurityClick Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock u

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 35ENGLISHENGLISH1. Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add les to the deletion box:• Drag and

36 Chapter 5: Using ASUS ManagerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHBackup & RecoveryClick Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maint

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 37ENGLISHENGLISHPowerClick Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to congure power management. With Power Manager, you can sp

38 Chapter 5: Using ASUS ManagerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAi BootingAi Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and clic

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 39ENGLISHENGLISHChanging the BIOS boot logo1. Select any of the options, then click Next:• Change the BIOS boot logo and up

4ContentsManaging your les and folders ... 52Restoring your system settings ...

40 Chapter 5: Using ASUS ManagerENGLISHENGLISHIntel® SBA (Small Business Advantage)Intel® SBA is a combination of hardware and software utilities that

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 41Chapter 6TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

42 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 43ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or dat

44 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 45ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• Set your c

46 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black sc

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BT1AE 47ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.• Refer to yo

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

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

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

47ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1User ManualE8706First Edition November 2013Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWin

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ASUS Desktop PC 49Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 51ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provid

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 53ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigati

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert n

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

56 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 57Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in c

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 59ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The f

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 61ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Laun

62 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 63ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consist

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 65ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 67ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Ente

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 69Chapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

70 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To congure the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 71ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Selec

72 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Prope

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Ente

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP ne

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

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

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.7. Return to the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish th

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi�Fi network Windows®

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you wa

80 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemWindows® 7Using the system recovery partition

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 81ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up

82 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data bef

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 83ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Crea

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

85ENGLISHENGLISHASUS 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.DANGE

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