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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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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7589 Third Edition August Contents Chapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Asus contact information Asus AI Suite Asus Smart Cooling System optionalAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Front panel WelcomeGetting to know your computer English Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panelAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphoneLAN port LED indications Air vents. These vents allow air ventilationSetting 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 cordWait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on English Starting for the first time To start for the first timeWindows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenWith Windows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Working with Windows apps Launching appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Charm bar Launching the Charm barInside the Charm bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Other keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep 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 deviceConnecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel SpeakersConnecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen From the Start screenConnecting an Hdtv English 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 Using the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discAsus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard 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 LANRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionSharing Center Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network 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 MyLogoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program 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 Charm barTroubleshooting Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Power DisplayAudio System CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using a Computer is too Update the BiosIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAsus contact information Address