Asus K30AD User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCM31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32ADUser ManualM51ADM31ADM32ADK30AD

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 M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 11Chapter 1Getting startedWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M31AD / M51AD / M32AD / K30AD Desktop PC! The

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 M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 13ENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 dev

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCard readers’ cover. Open this cover to display the card reader slots.Optical disk drive bay.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 15ENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 dev

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHK30ADMultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 17ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelM31AD / M51AD/K30ADM32AD

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHVoltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 19ENGLISHENGLISHLine Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1, o

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 startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 21ENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as th

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 23ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on

24 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 25Chapter 2Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provid

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHM31ADConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microph

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 27ENGLISHENGLISHM51ADM32AD

28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHK30AD

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers

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30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 5.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI

32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 33Chapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, m

34 Chapter 3: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 35ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While

36 Chapter 3: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 37Chapter 4Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to

38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 39ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet t

4Restoring your system settings ...56Protecting your com

40 Chapter 4: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 41Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 43ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affectin

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 45ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is o)Incorrect pow

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M31AD, M51AD, K30AD, and M32AD 47ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the w

48 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

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

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ASUS Desktop PC 51Chapter 1Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to gui

52 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopClick the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more informat

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 53ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provid

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigati

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 57ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert n

58 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 59Chapter 2Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of scree

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 61ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The f

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 63ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Laun

64 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 65ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consist

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 67ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 69ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Ente

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 71Chapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Sele

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Ente

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish th

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 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows®

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 81ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you wa

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 83ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up

84 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 85ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Crea

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

87ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447F

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