Table of Contents
- Notices
- Safety information
- Conventions used in this guide
- Where to find more information
- Package contents
- Chapter 1: Getting started
- Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8
- Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
- Chapter 4: Using your computer
- Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet
- Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
- Appendix
- Starting for the first time
- Windows® 8.1 lock screen
- Using the Windows® UI
- Working with Windows® apps
- Other keyboard shortcuts
- Turning your Desktop PC OFF
- Putting your Desktop PC to sleep
- Entering the BIOS Setup
- Recovering your system
ASUS M70AD-VN006D User Manual
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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................................... 8
Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9
Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 9
Package contents ........................................................................................ 10
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome! ......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11
Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 16
Turning your computer ON .......................................................................... 18
Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 19
Using the Windows® UI ................................................................................ 20
Working with Windows® apps ...................................................................... 23
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 28
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 29
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 29
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 30
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 31
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 35
Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 37
Chapter 4: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 39
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 40
Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 41
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 43
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 49
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 56
Appendix
Windows® 8.1 User Manual
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 61
Windows® 8.1 lock screen ............................................................................ 61
Using the Windows® UI ................................................................................ 62
Working with Windows® apps ...................................................................... 65
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 70
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 71
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 71
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 72
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 73
ASUS contact information
ASUS contact information ............................................................................ 76
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Notices
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
information in different regions.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference; and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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Safety information
Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has
been damaged.
• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the
Desktop PC.
• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the
contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and 35˚C
(95F).
• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting
overheated.
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
local Technical Support Engineer.
• The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC:
• C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1
Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1
(optional)
Installation Guide
Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1
Package contents
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary
with different models.
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Chapter 1
Getting started
Front panel
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M70AD Desktop PC!
The ASUS M70AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised
reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic
and stylish system casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.
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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 as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows®
operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for
faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
Expansion bay. Allows you to install an optical disk drive, power pack, or
Universal Storage Module (USM) in this bay.
Sliding I/O front cover. Slide this cover to display the I/O ports and ODD bay.
CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™
card into this slot.
Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ /
MultiMediaCard card into this slot.
Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ /
Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot.
Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by
ASUS Audio Wizard.
Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB
2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is
100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V,
set the switch to 230V.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will
seriously damage the system!
Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
RATING: 100-120V/200-240V, 5A/2.5A, 50/60Hz
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB
2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
Rear panel
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black –Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-
channel audio conguration.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4.1,
5.1, and 7.1-channel audio conguration.
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1,
4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
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VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
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Setting up your computer
This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Using the onboard display output ports
Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.
To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports:
1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an
HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the
primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port
on the graphics card.
• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple
external displays in Chapter 4 of this user manual for details.
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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse
Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your
computer.
Connecting the power cord
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to a power source.
Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports.
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Turning your computer ON
This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Press the power button on your computer.
Power button
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
• For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the section Turning your
Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2.
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Chapter 2
Using Windows® 8
Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.
2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows
and click Accept.
3. Follow the next onscreen instructions to congure the following basic items:
• Personalize
• Settings
4. Once you are done conguring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears.
Watch this tutorial to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities.
For details on using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections.
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Using the Windows® UI
The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes
the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
Start screen
The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize
all the programs and applications you need in just one place.
You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.
Windows® apps
These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.
A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps.
Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
User account
Zoom in/out button
for live tiles
live tiles
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Hotspots
Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop
PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse.
Hotspots on a running app
Hotspots on the Start screen
Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
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Hotspot Action
upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent
app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.
Move your mouse pointer down to display all the
running apps.
lower left corner From a running app screen:
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start
screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen.
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on
your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
From the Start screen:
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent
app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.
top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand
icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running
app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For
more details, refer to Snap feature under Working
with Windows® apps.
upper and lower right
corner
Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charms bar.
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.
Launching apps
• Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it.
• Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter>
to launch your selected app.
Customizing apps
You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps.
• To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.
Resizing apps
Right-click the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller.
Unpinning apps
To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then
click Unpin from Start.
Closing apps
• Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to
change to a hand icon.
• Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it.
• From the running app’s screen, press <Alt> + <F4>.
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Accessing the All Apps screen
From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start
screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar.
Launching the All Apps screen
Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps icon.
Pinning an app on the Start screen
1. Launch the All Apps screen.
2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar.
3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start.
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Charms bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists
of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing
the settings of your Desktop PC.
Launching the Charms bar
When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above
shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.
Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar.
• Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
• Press + <C>.
Charms bar
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Inside the Charms bar
Search
This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your
Desktop PC.
Share
This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or
email.
Start
This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start
screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.
Devices
This tool allows you to access and share les with the devices attached
to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.
Settings
This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC.
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between
apps.
A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature.
Snap bar
Using Snap
To use Snap:
1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen.
Using your mouse
a) Click on an app to launch it.
b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.
c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left
side of the display panel.
Using your keyboard
• Launch an app then press + < . > to activate the Snap bar. The rst app would
automatically be placed in the smaller display area.
2. Launch another app. This second app will automatically appear in the bigger display
area.
3. To switch between apps, press + <J>.
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Other keyboard shortcuts
Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications
and navigate Windows® 8.
Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
+ <D>
Launches the desktop.
+ <E>
Launches the Computer window on the desktop.
+ <F>
Opens the File search pane.
+ <H>
Opens the Share pane.
+ <I>
Opens the Settings pane.
+ <K>
Opens the Devices pane.
+ <L>
Activates the Lock screen.
+ <M>
Minimizes the Internet Explorer window.
+ <P>
Opens the Second screen pane.
+ <Q>
Opens the Apps search pane.
+ <R>
Opens the Run window.
+ <U>
Opens Ease of Access Center.
+ <W>
Opens the Settings search pane.
+ <X>
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+ <+>
Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen.
+ <->
Zooms out your screen.
+ <,>
Allows you to peek at the desktop.
+ <Enter>
Opens the Narrator Settings.
+ <Prt Sc>
Enables the print screen function.
Turning your Desktop PC OFF
To turn your Desktop PC OFF:
Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC:
• From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown.
• From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown.
• If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4)
seconds until your Desktop PC turns off.
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep
To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
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Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for
system startup in the Desktop PC.
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend
that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Quickly enter the BIOS
Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly
access the BIOS:
• Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then
press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press <Del> during
POST.
• When your Desktop PC is off, disconnect the power cord from your Desktop PC’s
power connector. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your
Desktop PC. Press <Del> during POST.
POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when
you turn on your Desktop PC.
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Chapter 3
Connecting devices to your computer
Front panel Rear panel
Connecting a USB storage device
This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The
USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
To connect a USB storage device:
• Insert the USB storage device to your computer.
DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may
cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.
You can connect your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports.
To remove a USB storage device:
1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch
the Desktop Mode.
2. Click from the taskbar, then click Eject
[Name of USB Drive].
3. When the Safe to Remove Hardware
message pops up, remove the USB
storage device from your computer.
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Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers
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Connecting multiple external displays
Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect
multiple external displays.
When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output
ports of the graphics card.
Setting up multiple displays
When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the
additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your
Windows desktop.
To set up multiple displays:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the
monitors. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how
to connect a monitor to your computer.
For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display
during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.
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3. Turn on your computer.
4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen:
From the Start screen
a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen.
For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with
Windows® apps.
b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and
Personalization.
From the Desktop mode screen
a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen.
b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop mode screen. When the pop-up menu
appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings.
5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
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Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a
duplicate of your main display.
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Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an
extension display. This increases your desktop space.
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Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor
1 or monitor 2.
6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message.
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Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.
• You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is
purchased separately.
• To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15
meters.
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Chapter 4
Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC
When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain
to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on
avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop
PC.
To maintain the proper posture:
• Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the
keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.
• Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than
your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level
of your knees.
• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is rmly supported and
angled slightly backward.
• Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you
are at the PC.
• Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even
with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.
• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to
reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.
• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare
such as windows and straight sunlight.
• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.
Eye level to the top of
the monitor screen
Foot rest 90˚ angles
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Using the memory card reader
Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or
media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to
read from and write to different memory card drives.
3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click
Eject, and then remove the card.
Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting
data on the card or else data loss may occur.
To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows®
notication area before removing the memory card.
To use the memory card:
1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.
2. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.
• If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower
left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From
the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the memory card icon to
access the data on it.
• Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen.
• A memory card is keyed so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a
slot to avoid damaging the card.
• You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media
independently. Place only one memory card in a slot at one time.
Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click
on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to open the
Computer screen.
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Using the optical drive
Inserting an optical disc
To insert an optical disc:
1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the
tray.
2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
3. Push the tray to close it.
4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.
If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower
left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the
popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access
the data on it.
Removing an optical disc
To remove an optical disc:
1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:
• Press the eject button below the drive bay cover.
• Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject.
Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click
on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to open the
Computer screen.
2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
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Chapter 5
Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection
Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network
(LAN).
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem
To connect via a DSL/cable modem:
1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.
Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.
2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.
Modem
RJ-45 cable
3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.
3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
• For more details, refer to the sections Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network
connection or Conguring a static IP network connection.
• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.
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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
computer and the other end to your LAN.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
• For more details, refer to the sections Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network
connection or Conguring a static IP network connection.
• Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.
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Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection
To congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection:
1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode.
2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network
and Sharing Center.
3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings.
4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties.
5. Click Internet Protocol Version
4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
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6. Click Obtain an IP address
automatically and click OK.
Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
8. Select Connect to the Internet and
click Next.
7. Return to the Network and
Sharing Center and then click
Set up a new connection or
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9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click
Next.
10. Enter your User name and,
Password, and Connection name.
Click Connect.
11. Click Close to nish the
conguration.
12. Click the network icon in the taskbar
and click the connection you just
created.
13. Enter your user name and password.
Click Connect to connect to the
Internet.
Conguring a static IP network connection
To congure a static IP network connection:
1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE
network connection.
2 Click Use the following IP address.
3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and
Gateway from your service provider.
4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server
address and alternative address.
5. When done, click OK.
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
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My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front
panel does not light up.
• Check if your computer is properly connected.
• Check if the wall outlet is functioning.
• Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning
your computer ON in Chapter 1.
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My computer hangs.
• Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:
1. Simultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard,
then click Task Manager.
2. Under Task Manager in the Processes tab, select the program that is
not responding, then click End Task.
• If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top
of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button
to turn it on.
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I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card
(on selected models only)?
• Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network
you want to connect to.
• Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the
ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer
chassis for the best wireless performance.
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The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working.
Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on,
the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the
Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the
number key pad.
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No display on the monitor.
• Check if the monitor is powered on.
• Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on
your computer.
• If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect
your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.
• Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover
bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.
• Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly.
• Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more
troubleshooting information.
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When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display.
• Ensure that the both monitors are powered on.
• During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The
dual display function works only under Windows.
• When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect
the monitors to the output port on the graphics card.
• Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section
Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details.
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My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.
• The rst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer,
Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My
Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected.
• Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB
storage device is broken or malfunctions.
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I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings
without affecting my personal les or data.
You can use Windows® 8 Refresh everything without affecting your
les recovery option to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system
settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos.
To use this recovery option, click Settings > Change PC Settings > General
from the charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting your les,
and click Get Started.
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The picture on the HDTV is distorted.
• It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust
the screen resolution to t your HDTV. To change the screen resolution:
1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen:
From the Start screen
a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen.
For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section
Working with Windows® apps.
b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under
Appearance and Personalization.
From the Desktop Mode screen
a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen.
b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop Mode screen. When the pop-up
menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings
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My speakers produce no sound.
• Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front
panel or the rear panel.
• Check if your speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on.
• Adjust your speakers’ volume.
• From the Desktop Mode screen, ensure that your computer’s system sounds
are not Muted.
• If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system
sounds, click from the Windows taskbar, then move the slider to adjust
the volume.
• If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume.
• Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are
working properly.
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Power
Problem Possible Cause Action
No power
(The power
indicator is off)
Incorrect power voltage
• Set your computer’s power voltage
switch to your area’s power
requirements.
• Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure
that the power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet.
Your computer is not
turned on.
Press the power key on the front panel
to ensure that your computer is turned
on.
Your computer’s power
cord is not properly
connected.
• Ensure that the power cord is
properly connected.
• Use other compatible power cord.
PSU (Power supply unit)
problems
Contact the ASUS Service Center
about installing another PSU on your
computer.
Display
Problem Possible Cause Action
No display
output after
turning the
computer on
(Black screen)
The signal cable is
not connected to the
correct VGA port on your
computer.
• Connect the signal cable to the
correct display port (onboard VGA
or discrete VGA port).
• If you are using a discrete VGA
card, connect the signal cable to
the discrete VGA port.
Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor.
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The DVD drive cannot read a disc.
• Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up.
• Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with
non-standard size or shape.
• Check if the disc is scratched or damaged.
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The DVD drive eject button is not responding.
1. Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then
right-click on the Start screen’s thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File
Explorer to open the Computer screen.
2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu.
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LAN
Problem Possible Cause Action
Cannot access
the Internet
The LAN cable is not
connected.
Connect the LAN cable to your
computer.
LAN cable problems
Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not,
try another LAN cable. If it still does
not work, contact the ASUS service
center.
Your computer is not
properly connected to a
router or hub.
Ensure that your computer is properly
connected to a router or hub.
Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
Problems caused by the
anti-virus software Close the anti-virus software.
Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver
Audio
Problem Possible Cause Action
No Audio
Speaker or headphone is
connected to the wrong
port.
• Refer to your computer’s user
manual for the correct port.
• Disconnect and reconnect the
speaker to your computer.
Speaker or headphone
does not work.
Try using another speaker or
headphone.
The front and back audio
ports do not work.
Try both the front and back audio
ports. If one port failed, check if the
port is set to multi-channel.
Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver
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System
Problem Possible Cause Action
System speed is
too slow
Too many programs are
running. Close some of the programs.
Computer virus attack
• Use an anti-virus software to
scan for viruses and repair your
computer.
• Reinstall the operating system.
The system often
hangs or freezes.
Hard disk drive failure
• Send the damaged hard disk
drive to ASUS Service Center for
servicing.
Memory module problems
• Replace with compatible memory
modules.
• Remove the extra memory
modules that you have installed,
then try again.
• Contact the ASUS Service Center
for assistance.
There is not enough
air ventilation for your
computer.
Move your computer to an area with
better air ow.
Incompatible softwares are
installed.
Reinstall the OS and reinstall
compatible softwares.
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CPU
Problem Possible Cause Action
Too noisy right
after turning on
the computer.
Your computer is booting
up.
It is normal. The fan runs on its
full speed when the computer is
powering on. The fan slows down
after entering the OS.
The BIOS settings have
been changed.
Restore the BIOS to its default
settings.
Old BIOS version
Update the BIOS to the latest
version. Visit the ASUS Support
site at http://support.asus.com to
download the latest BIOS versions.
Computer is too
noisy when in use.
The CPU fan has been
replaced.
Ensure that you are using a
compatible or ASUS-recommended
CPU fan.
There is not enough
air ventilation for the
computer.
Ensure that your computer is
working in an area with good air ow.
The system temperature is
too high.
• Update the BIOS.
• If you know how to reinstall the
motherboard, try to clean the inner
space of the chassis.
• Contact the ASUS Service Center
for assistance.
If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC’s warranty card and contact the ASUS
Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service
center information.
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Recovering your system
Resetting your PC
The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings.
Back up all your data before using this option.
To reset your PC:
1. Press <F9> during bootup.
2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot.
3. Select Reset your PC.
4. Click Next.
5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed.
6. Select Just remove my les.
7. Click Reset.
Recovering from a system image le
You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings.
Creating a USB recovery drive
The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space.
All les on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data.
To create a USB recovery drive:
1. Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen.
For details, refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows® apps.
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5. Select the USB storage device
where you want to copy the
recovery les.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Create. Wait for a while for
the process to complete.
8. When the process is completed,
click Finish.
3. Click Recovery > Create a
recovery drive.
4. Click Copy the recovery partition
from the PC to the recovery
drive and then click Next.
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Removing everything and reinstalling Windows
Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything
and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
Back up all your data before using this option.
This process may take a while to complete.
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General.
3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under
this option, click Get Started.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process.
ASUS Desktop PC
Windows 8.1
User Manual
E8607
First Edition
August 2013
Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Appendix
Windows® 8.1 User Manual
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Starting for the rst time ..............................................................................A-3
Windows® 8.1 lock screen ...........................................................................A-3
Using the Windows® UI ...............................................................................A-4
Start screen ....................................................................................A-4
Windows® apps ..............................................................................A-4
Hotspots ........................................................................................A-5
Working with Windows® apps .....................................................................A-7
Launching apps ..............................................................................A-7
Customizing apps ...........................................................................A-7
Resizing apps .................................................................................A-7
Closing apps ..................................................................................A-7
Accessing the All Apps screen .......................................................A-8
Charms bar ....................................................................................A-9
Inside the Charms bar ..................................................................A-10
Snap feature ................................................................................. A-11
Other keyboard shortcuts .........................................................................A-12
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................A-13
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep .............................................................A-13
Entering the BIOS Setup ..........................................................................A-14
Quickly enter the BIOS .................................................................A-14
Recovering your system ...........................................................................A-15
Resetting your PC ........................................................................A-15
Recovering from a system image le ...........................................A-15
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ...........................A-17
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Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system.
To start your Desktop PC for the rst time:
1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup
screen appears.
2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Desktop PC. As other settings
appear, select your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone
then tap Next.
3. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the following basic items:
• Personalize
• Connect
• Settings
• Your account
5. After conguring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Watch this to
learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities.
Windows® 8.1 lock screen
The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1
operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC's
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Using the Windows® UI
The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. It includes
the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
Start screen
The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize
all the programs and applications you need in just one place.
You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.
Windows® apps
These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.
A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps.
Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
User account
Zoom in/out button
for live tiles
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Hotspots
Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop
PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse.
Hotspots on a running app
Hotspots on the Start screen
Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
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Hotspot Action
upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent
app’s thumbnail to go back to that app.
Move your mouse pointer down to display all the
running apps.
lower left corner From a running app screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then
tap to go back to the Start screen.
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on
your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
From the Start screen:
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then
tap to go back to that app.
top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand
icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running
app or when you want to use the Snap feature. For
more details, refer to Snap feature under Working
with Windows® apps.
upper and lower right
corner
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.
Launching apps
• Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it.
• Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter>
to launch your selected app.
Customizing apps
You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps.
• To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.
Resizing apps
Right-click the app to activate its settings bar, then tap and select an app tile size.
Unpinning apps
To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then
click Unpin from Start.
Closing apps
• Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to
change to a hand icon.
• Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it.
• From the running app’s screen, press <Alt> + <F4>.
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Accessing the All Apps screen
From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start
screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar.
Launching the All Apps screen
• On the Start screen, click .
• From the Start screen, press <Tab>, then press <Enter> on your keyboard.
Pinning an app on the Start screen
1. Launch the All Apps screen.
2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar.
3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start.
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Charms bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists
of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing
the settings of your Desktop PC.
Launching the Charms bar
When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above
shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.
Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar.
• Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
• Press + <C>.
Charms bar
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Inside the Charms bar
Search
This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your
Desktop PC.
Share
This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites
or email.
Start
This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start
screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.
Devices
This charm allows you to access and share les with the devices
attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.
Settings
This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC.
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between
apps.
Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher
before using the Snap feature.
Snap bar
Using Snap
To use Snap:
1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen.
Using your mouse
a) Click on an app to launch it.
b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.
c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left
side of the display panel.
Using your keyboard
• Launch an app then press + < . > + left or right key to place the rst app on
the left or right side of the display panel.
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Other keyboard shortcuts
Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications
and navigate Windows® 8.1.
Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
+ <D>
Launches the desktop.
+ <E>
Launches the Computer window on the desktop.
+ <F>
Opens the File search pane.
+ <H>
Opens the Share pane.
+ <I>
Opens the Settings pane.
+ <K>
Opens the Devices pane.
+ <L>
Activates the Lock screen.
+ <M>
Minimizes all currently active screens.
+ <P>
Opens the Second screen pane.
+ <Q>
Opens the Everywhere search pane.
+ <R>
Opens the Run window.
+ <U>
Opens Ease of Access Center.
+ <W>
Opens the Settings search pane.
+ <X>
Opens a menu box of Windows tools
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+ <+>
Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen.
+ <->
Zooms out your screen.
+ <Enter>
Opens the Narrator Settings.
Turning your Desktop PC OFF
To turn your Desktop PC OFF:
Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC:
• From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown.
• From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown.
• If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4)
seconds until your Desktop PC turns off.
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep
To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
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Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for
system startup in the Desktop PC.
In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend
that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Quickly enter the BIOS
Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly
access the BIOS:
• Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then
press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press <Del> during
POST.
• When your Desktop PC is off, disconnect the power cord from your Desktop PC’s
power connector. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your
Desktop PC. Press <Del> during POST.
POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when
you turn on your Desktop PC.
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Recovering your system
Resetting your PC
The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings.
Back up all your data before using this option.
To reset your PC:
1. Press <F9> during bootup.
2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot.
3. Select Reset your PC.
4. Click Next.
5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed.
6. Select Just remove my les.
7. Click Reset.
Recovering from a system image le
You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings.
Creating a USB recovery drive
The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space.
All les on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data.
To create a USB recovery drive:
1. Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen.
For details, refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows® apps.
2. From the Control Panel’s System and Security, click Find and x problems.
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5. Select the USB storage device
where you want to copy the
recovery les.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Create. Wait for a while for
the process to complete.
8. When the process is completed,
click Finish.
3. Click Recovery > Create a
recovery drive.
4. Click Copy the recovery partition
from the PC to the recovery
drive and then click Next.
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Removing everything and reinstalling Windows
Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything
and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
Back up all your data before using this option.
This process may take a while to complete.
1. Launch the Charm bar.
2. Click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery.
3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under
this option, click Get Started.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process.
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