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Asus M51BCUS005S, M51ACUS006S Chapter, Getting started, Welcome, Getting to know your computer

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio M51AC Desktop PC!

The ASUS Essentio M51AC 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.

Front panel

ASUS M51AC

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Asus M51BCUS005S, M51ACUS006S, M51ACUS002S, M51ACUS018S Chapter, Getting started, Welcome, Getting to know your computer

Contents

M51AC User Manual ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCopyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved E8853 Second Edition NovemberContents ASUS contact information ContentsTroubleshooting Recovering your systemREACH NoticesASUS Recycling/Takeback Services Lithium-Ion Battery WarningKC Korea Warning Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B StatementBSMI Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementSafety information ASUS Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide ASUS websitesKeyboard Package contentsGetting to know your computer ChapterGetting started WelcomeCard readers’ cover. Open this cover to display the card reader slots ENGLISHPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer Microphone port. This port connects to a microphoneRear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connectorENGLISH ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configurationLAN port LED indications ENGLISHTo connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card on selected models onlyENGLISH Using the onboard display output portsTo connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnecting the power cord ENGLISHTo turn your computer ON Turning your computer ONENGLISH Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISHENGLISH Using WindowsStarting for the first time ChapterWindows apps Using the Windows UIENGLISH Start screenHotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ENGLISHHotspots From a running app screen ENGLISHHotspot ActionCustomizing apps Working with Windows appsENGLISH Launching appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenENGLISH Launching the All Apps screenLaunching the Charm bar ENGLISHCharm bar Share SettingsENGLISH SearchENGLISH Snap featureUsing Snap Using your keyboardENGLISH Other keyboard shortcutsTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep ENGLISHENGLISH Entering the BIOS SetupQuickly enter the BIOS ENGLISH Connecting devices to your computerConnecting a USB storage device ChapterENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computerENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 5.1-channel Speakers ENGLISH Connecting 7.1-channel SpeakersChapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays To set up multiple displaysFrom the Start screen From the Desktop mode screenENGLISH Connect a High Definition TV HDTV to the HDMI port of your computer Connecting an HDTVENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computerENGLISH Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PC ChapterTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerENGLISH Removing an optical disc Using the optical driveENGLISH Inserting an optical discENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computerENGLISH Connecting to the InternetWired connection ChapterTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANENGLISH and Sharing Center Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection ENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Set up a new connection or networkChapter 5 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH9. Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection ENGLISHENGLISH Wi-Fi connection on selected models onlyConnect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection a Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen To connect to a Wi-Fi network2. From the Charm bar, select Settings and click the network icon ENGLISHENGLISH Chapter 5 Connecting to the InternetENGLISH TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chapter? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has displayENGLISH ? No display on the monitor? My speakers produce no sound From the Desktop Mode screenENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted? The DVD drive cannot read a disc PowerENGLISH Displayports. If one port failed, check if the not work, contact the ASUS serviceENGLISH AudioENGLISH drive to ASUS Service Center formodules that you have installed Contact the ASUS Service Centersite at http//support.asus.com to ENGLISH3. Select Reset your PC Recovering your systemCreating a USB recovery drive To reset your PC6. Click Next 8. When the process is completed, click Finish3. Click Recovery Create a recovery drive ENGLISHENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows2. Click Settings Change PC Settings General ENGLISH ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America