Asus BT1AH E8973 User Manual

Desktop PCBT1AH (SD250)User 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

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

Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

Rear panel5.25 inch slim type optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.Optical d

Parallel port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner or other devices.Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone

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

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 adapterTo connect the power adapter and power cord to the desktop:1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.2. Plug the po

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

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

22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHTo use the memory card:1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.• Amemorycardi

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 OUT24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 7.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTASUS BT1AH 25ENGLISHENGLISH

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS BT1AH 27ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 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

ASUS BT1AH 29ENGLISHENGLISHConguring 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

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

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

RJ-45 cableLAN3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• Contactyournetworkadmini

ASUS BT1AH 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 BT1AH 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 BT1AH 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 BT1AH 39ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.•Refertoyourcomputer’s

4ContentsRestoring your system settings ...48Protecting

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 specifications. 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

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

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 manual.Where