Asus K5130 User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCK5130User 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 K5130 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH1. Optical disk drive bay.Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panel13458961112271. Voltage selector.Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate syste

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.7. LAN

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 15ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the ext

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

2Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 23ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Center noticationC

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 25ENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, click New folder.3.

26 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 K5130 27Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 3.0 ports on the f

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4�channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 6�channel SpeakersLINE OUT

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8�channel SpeakersLINE OUT

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 33Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 35ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 37Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cab

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 39ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connect

4ContentsChapter 6 Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 41

40 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 41Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 43ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 45ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 47ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

48 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Righ

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 49ENGLISHENGLISHTo unlock the device:1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set

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 utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS WebStorageASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 51ENGLISHENGLISH• BackupAllows you to quickly back up your important data, set your preferences for your backup schedule, an

52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 53ENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Ne

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restore

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 55ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recove

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 57Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 59ENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the fr

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 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power(The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 61ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS K5130 63ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address No. 15, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

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.Where