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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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Contents Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functions Asus contact informationAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computerPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer Front panelEnglish Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panelMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Port Headset ChannelLAN port LED indications Status DescriptionUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor 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 cordTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Wait until the operating system loads automaticallyInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card Removing an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Set up your DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemConnecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANOn Windows TroubleshootingOn Windows Click Applications tab ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen ? The picture on the Hdtv is distortedOn Windows 7, click Computer Right-click , then click Eject from the menuPower Display Audio SystemUpdate the Bios Old Bios versionLatest Bios versions If you know how to reinstallWindows 7 / Windows Page Starting for the first time To start for the first timeUsing the taskbar Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning items on the jumplistsManaging your files and folders Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Customizing icons and notificationsArranging your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Sorting your filesAdding a new folder Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Backing up your filesSetting up a user account and password Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Protecting your computerActivating the anti-virus software Setting up a user’s passwordGetting Windows Help and Support Windows 8.1 lock screen To start your Desktop PC for the first timeWindows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenWindows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Charms bar Launching the Charms barInside the Charms bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PCPress Del during Post Entering the Bios SetupQuickly enter the Bios To remove a USB storage device on Windows Removing a USB storage deviceWindows Personalize Display Change display settings Configuring the screen resolution settingsTo configure the screen resolution settings on Windows Windows Configuring the Internet connection settingsWired connection Right-click on your LAN and selectClick OK when done Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextTo configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Sharing CenterRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection To connect to a Wi-Fi network Wireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows English About the system recovery partition Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsSelect Reset your PC Windows Resetting your PCTo reset your PC To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD Recovering from a system image fileCreating a USB recovery drive Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen To create a USB recovery driveClick Recovery Create a recovery drive Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm barAsus contact information