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Asus M11AD user manual Welcome, Getting to know your computer

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!

The ASUS 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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Asus M11AD user manual Welcome, Getting to know your computer

Contents

Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Using your computerChapter Connecting to the Internet Chapter Using the utilitiesFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementRF Equipment Notices TV Tuner on selected models Safety informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel EnglishMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Rear panelLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6 configurationPS/2 mouse port green. This port is for a PS/2 mouse Air vents. These vents allow air ventilationTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output portsConnecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Turning your computer OFFEnglish To start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing the taskbar Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the Start menu Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbarCustomizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and foldersSorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your filesBacking up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folderProtecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and passwordActivating the anti-virus software Setting up a user’s passwordGetting Windows Help and Support For details on using Windows 8, refer to the next sections Windows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsWith Windows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Resizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Launching the Charms bar Charms barInside the Charms bar Launch an app then press Snap featureUsing Snap To use SnapOther keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupTo remove a USB storage device on Windows Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computerConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays On Windows Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screenEnglish Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discEnglish Asus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard English To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANPreferred and Alternate DNS server Configuring the network connectionConfiguration options on Windows Click OK when doneEnglish Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection When done, click OKSharing Center To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection Wi-Fi connection on selected models only Windows Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English English Asus AI Suite Using AI SuiteClick Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring EPUTool menu To launch EPUClick Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe To launch ProbeClick Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuMyLogo Changing the Bios boot logoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program English Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering your systemResetting your PC Recovering from a system image fileWhen the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charms bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsOn Windows TroubleshootingOn Windows Click Applications tab ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Sounds, clickOn Windows 7, click Computer Power Display System AudioReplaced CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aUpdate the Bios If you know how to reinstallEurope Address Asus contact informationAddress Authorised representative