Asus M11AD user manual Setting up your computer, Connecting an external monitor

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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.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1.Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

2.Plug the monitor to a power source.

The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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Chapter 1: Getting started

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Using your computer Chapter Connecting to the InternetChapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information TV Tuner on selected modelsConventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computerEnglish Front panel Rear panel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphoneAudio 2, 4, or 6 configuration LAN port LED indicationsAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation PS/2 mouse port green. This port is for a PS/2 mouseSetting up your computer Connecting an external monitorUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardUsing the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output portConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cordTurning your computer ON/OFF Turning your computer onTurning your computer OFF To turn your computer onEnglish Starting for the first time To start for the first timeUsing the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menuUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing the notification area Using Windows ExplorerManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsExploring files and folders Customizing the file/folder viewArranging your files Sorting your filesRestoring your system settings Setting up a backupAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows 7 Action Center Using Windows UpdateSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computerGetting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software For details on using Windows 8, refer to the next sections Start screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom the Start screen From a running app screenWith Windows apps Working with Windows apps Launching appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the Charms barInside the Charms bar Snap feature Using SnapTo use Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts Putting your Desktop PC to sleep Turning your Desktop PC OFFTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosConnecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer To remove a USB storage device on WindowsConnecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and MicConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen On WindowsEnglish Connecting an Hdtv English Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus PK1100 keyboard English Wired connection Connecting via a DSL/cable modemSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemConnecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANConfiguring the network connection Configuration options on WindowsClick OK when done Preferred and Alternate DNS serverEnglish Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous sectionTo configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection Wi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkWindows English English Using AI Suite Asus AI SuiteLaunching and configuring EPU Tool menuTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Probe To configure ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Sensor Recorder To configure Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barUpdate menu Asus UpdateMonitor menu Launching SensorChanging the Bios boot logo MyLogoSystem Information screen Settings screenSupport screen Enter the Bios Setup program Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsAsus Smart Cooling System optional English Recovering your system Resetting your PCRecovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charms barOn Windows Click Applications tab TroubleshootingOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted On Windows 7, click Computer Sounds, clickRight-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Display Audio SystemCPU fan has been Ensure that you are using a Update the BiosIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAsus contact information AddressAuthorised representative Europe Address