ASUS M52BC E9584 User's Manual
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1. e To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card e Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance e The external antennas are optional items ASUS M52BC 31 LL G un L 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting I A l OU Z LLJ This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up Check if your computer is properly connected Check if the wall outlet is functioning Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on Refer to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1 My computer hangs Do the following to close the programs that are not responding 1 Simultaneously press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt lt Delete gt keys on the keyboard then click Task Manager 2 Do the following based on the operating system On Windows 8 1 Under Task Manager in the Processes tab select the program that is not responding then click End Task If the keyboard is not responding press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on I can2. DVD SDVD RDVD Optional Dipole antenna x1 optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer e The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models 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 AN Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports their locations and the chassis color vary with different models ASUS M52BC 11 LL G un L Front panel wooo Optical disk drive bay There is an optical disk drive in this bay Optical disk drive bay empty Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay USB 3 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 ports connect to USB 3 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installatio
3. 3 Click Recovery gt Create a recovery drive Create a recovery drive 4 Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to th e recove ry d rive a nd You can use a recovery drive to help troubleshoot problems with your PC even if it can t start If your PC came with a recovery partition you can also copy it to the recovery drive so you can use 7 it to refresh or reset your PC then click Next i LL G un L V Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive ai Select the USB storage device where ES you want to copy the recovery files 9 m Recovery Ditve 6 Click Next Select the USB flash drive The drive must be able to hold at least 256 MB and everything on the drive will be deleted Available drive s Cancel 7 Click Create Wait for a while for the ES process to complete c Recovery Drive Create the recovery drive 8 When the process is completed click Fi n i S h A Everything on the drive will be deleted If you have any personal files on this drive make sure you ve backed up the files 62 Windows 8 1 User Manual Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC toits original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings Refer to the steps below to use this option aN Back up all your data before using this option I A l OU Z LLJ This process may take a
4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen From the Start screen a Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen For details refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows apps b From the Control Panel click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization From the Desktop Mode screen a Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen b Right click anywhere on your Desktop Mode screen When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings ASUS M52BC 35 Myspeakers produce no sound LL Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port lime on the front panel or the rear panel rmm Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on A Adjust your speakers volume Ensure that your computer s system sounds are not Muted If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as To enable the system sounds click EM from the Windows notification area then click e If it is not muted click H and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly ox The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up Check if the disc is centered in the tray especially for the discs with non standard size or shape C
5. S660000 0 14 Chapter 1 Getting started Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 2 1 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer I A OU Z Lid Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED Activity Link LED Speed LED LED LED Status Description Status Description OFF Nolink OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port Expansion slot bracket Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card ASUS Graphics Cards on selected models only The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network 6 6 ASUS M52BC 15 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 LL G
6. Using your mouse a Click on an app to launch it b Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen c Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag and drop the app to the right or left side of the display panel Using your keyboard e Launch an app then press lt gt left or right key to place the first app on the left or right side of the display panel ASUS Desktop PC 57 I 2 OU Z LL Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 8 1 rm G Switches between the Start screen and the last running app r g app un m Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on the desktop Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active screens Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Everywhere search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools 58 Windows 8 1 User Manual Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen lt gt Zooms out your screen lt gt m un an OU pens the Narrator Settings gt lt Enter gt LLI Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF Do any of the following to shut down your D
7. un L 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 Z The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models 1 ZWO O50 OO 0808020008 Yes xe O re Key Xe 0605050 Xe xe xe Xe 0 a GLO OLR ee nes 0208 ee Sore Q f fe fe 1 6 O O fe Se Q Q IR Q Q j Q f o i 5 OK ORO ORO ORO ORO OnO ORO ORO ORO O SOO C ORO OO ORO ORO ORO ORO ORO ORO ORO ro gt Q O G O O O G OF O Os O re Je a w O a Le en 08 en fe mo aN e If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS Hence connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card To connect multiple external monitors to your computer refer to Connecting multiple external displays of this user guide for details Chapter 1 Getting started
8. HSITDNA to 1 amp ooa er OC BETEA PDO N Coor Oooo I LEE Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2 0 ports Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cord 17 ASUS M52BC Turning your computer ON OFF This section describes how to turn on off your computer after setting up your computer gt Turning your computer ON G To turn your computer ON r 1 Turn on the power switch un p L 2 Turn your monitor ON 2 Press the power button on your computer 10 3600 Power button O 2 Wait until the operating system loads automatically Z For details on shutting down your Desktop PC refer to the Windows 8 1 User Ma
9. USB 3 0 ports connect to USB 3 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system S 606 Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices Air vents These vents allow air ventilation DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis Always provide proper ventilation for your computer Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel audio configuration Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker In a 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Line In port light blue This port connects to a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in a 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration
10. which can be found in this guide ASUS M52BC 23 A J Lu Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV HDTV to the HDMI port of your computer Z e You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer The HDMI cable is purchased separately To get the best display performance ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters LL G un L 24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists hands and other joints or muscles This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90 angles To maintain the proper posture Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approxima
11. ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents IORI COG ie 5 Safety INfOrmMatiON near monde 8 CONVENTIONS used in this GUIDE s scnsinneaninnnciinnuaaudamnninannionimanamananne 9 Where to find more INOrMatON 2 mnebmanianemaconmennamennannu 9 Package COM SIS a EOE EREN 10 Chapter 1 Getting started WE I erae eee ee en ee ee eee 11 Getting to KNOW your COMPUT sa nement 11 seing up your COM OU E assaini R 16 Turning your computer ON OR SR amende raumemann 18 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage QeviCE he oepainannananensanenan 19 Connecting microphone and speakers nn 20 Connecting multiple external displays ren 23 ROMS TI an AD IN en 24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC res 25 Using the memory card reader sssssssssssssesseesssssssseeeesssssereesssssnseeeesssssneerosssssoeeosssssseeeeesssssererees 26 Using the optical AN a ma crus 27 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired CODEC eerste E E sete 29 Wi Fi connection on
12. J Lu Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers LL G un L Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 22 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA HDMI or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays aN When a graphics card is installed in your computer connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors you are allowed to set display modes You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer Z For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST The dual display function works only under Windows 3 Turn on your computer 4 Configure the Screen Resolution settings Z For details refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows 8 1 User Manual
13. bar Z When called out the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated Use your Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press Fees ASUS Desktop PC 55 A J TT Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files applications or programs in your Desktop PC Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email LL G un L Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC 56 Windows 8 1 User Manual Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Ensure that your Desktop PC s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using aN the Snap feature BING TRAVEL A P BING FOOD amp DRINK ASE hir Texas Ruby Red Las Vegas Nevada Grapefruit Cake Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap iF Use your Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen
14. functionalities Windows 8 1 lock screen The Windows 8 1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC enters the Windows 8 1 operating system To proceed tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC s keyboard ASUS Desktop PC 49 Using the Windows UI The Windows User Interface Ul is the tile based display used in Windows 8 1 It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place mi G un L You can press the Windows key EI to launch the Start screen from any apps live tiles User account G10AC W81 Windows apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched 50 Windows 8 1 User Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse Hotspots on a running app Gioac wei amp X Photos inance Refer to the next page for the Hotspots functions ASUS Desktop PC 51 A J TT Hotspot Action mi A upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app s r thumbnail to go back to tha
15. too noisy when in use Update the BIOS If you know how to reinstall the The system temperature is motherboard try to clean the inner too high space of the chassis Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance If the problem still persists refer to your Desktop PC s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service sen Center Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com for the service center information 40 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ASUS Desktop PC Windows 8 1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows 8 1 operating system To start your Desktop PC for the first time 1 Press the power button on your Desktop PC Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen er appears QO 2 From the setup screen pick a language to use on your Desktop PC As other settings appear lt select your country or region app language keyboard layout and time zone then tap Next 3 Carefully read the License Terms then tap I Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items e Personalize e Connect Settings e Your account 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 1 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 1
16. while to complete k Launch the Charm bar 2 Click Settings gt PC Settings gt Update and recovery gt Recovery 3 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option Under this option click Get Started Update and recovery Refresh your PC without affecting your files If your PC isn t running well you can refresh it without losing your photos music videos and Windoie Update other personal files Get started File History Recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows If you want to recycle your PC or start over completely you can reset it to its factory settings Get started ettings Remove everylhing and reinstall Windows H vou wert to r cyd2 your PL or start over completely vou car reset if tc ts tactory settings Get started 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process ASUS Desktop PC 63 ASUS contact information m ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC a Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 G Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 LE Fax 886 2 2890 7798 un E mail info asus com tw E Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883
17. Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site asus com de Online contact eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 2102 5789555 Telephone Germany System Notebook Eee LCD 49 2102 5789557 Telephone Austria System Notebook Eee LCD 43 820 240513 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online support support asus com 64 Windows 8 1 User Manual
18. SR BARRE Desktop PC M52BC User Guide E9584 First Edition July 2014 Copyright 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT
19. ST 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 lt Del gt during POST POST Power On Self Test is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your Desktop PC 60 Windows 8 1 User Manual Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings aN Back up all your data before using this option To reset your PC 1 Press lt F9 gt during bootup 2 From the screen click Troubleshoot 3 Select Reset your PC 4 Click Next 5 Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed 6 Select Just remove my files 7 Click Reset Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC s settings Creating a USB recovery drive aN The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space 4 All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process Before you proceed ensure that you back up all your important data To create a USB recovery drive 1 Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Z For details refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows apps 2 From the Control Panel s System and Security click Find and fix problems ASUS Desktop PC 61 A J Lu
20. d output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada BSMI Taiwan Wireless Statement FRE GR ES BY EE er E H REY eee GS ZERRA BR JET gt a AARE Sh eB 0 ABS E Rat ZH ERE EBA ERAGE SRRZE RFRA MBA TR ELISA MeO Se RS A RR a i tk fe ERLE ESR LARGES ETD BAAR RRA KL ASR BRA SRA PRESS ZTE o A 5 25GHz 5 35GHz BARES HR AR ER Hs YS ES BA THEHR 5 250 5 350GHz ZE IR EMEA Japan RF Equipment Statement IONLI MRABM515 S 35GCHZTHEL TV ZL amp iL RAK SEY TOAKADETT KC RF Equipment Heads 14 EF EAIA GS 1A as FAXES 22 ARA ASH AS 90 AlE AAAA HAA AHA ABE YASH Safety information aN Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a
21. esktop PC From the Charms bar click Settings gt Power gt Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the login screen click Power gt Shutdown If your Desktop PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Desktop PC turns off Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode press the Power button once ASUS Desktop PC 59 Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC rr G In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal LE performance Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances un 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 4 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 e 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 lt Del gt during PO
22. few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC DONOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DONOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms e Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery e Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals e To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit e Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company e Ifthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or you
23. from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from Start Closing apps Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running apps screen press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt ASUS Desktop PC 53 Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar Launching the All Apps screen On the Start screen click From the Start screen press lt Tab gt then press lt Enter gt on your keyboard mi G un L Pinning an app on the Start screen 1 Launch the All Apps screen 2 From the All Apps screen right click an app to display its settings bar 2 From the settings bar click Pin to Start 54 Windows 8 1 User Manual Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC NEWYORK UNITED STATES BING WEATHER e z TUE 16 WED 17 SAT 20 i Es fa fa i Hi li ail Monday 94 79 95 78 95 80 91 75 m e J u ly 1 5 Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Light Rain 620 620 630 PM Charms bar Launching the Charms
24. heck if the disc is scratched or damaged The DVD drive eject button is not responding i On Windows 8 1 hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start Screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen ET DVD RW Drive oo 2 Right click then click Eject from the menu 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Power Problem No power The power indicator is off ASUS M52BC Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not turned on Your computer s power cord is not properly connected PSU Power supply unit problems Action Set your computer s power voltage switch to your area s power requirements Adjust the voltage settings Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on e Ensure that the power cord is properly connected Use other compatible power cord Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer 37 I 2 OU Z Lid Display Problem Possible Cause Action e Connect the signal cable to the correct display port onboard VGA or discrete The signal cable is not VGA port No display output connected to the correct after turning the VGA port on your computer computer on connect the signal cable to the discrete Black
25. lick on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer and then double click the CD DVD drive icon Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc li While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray Press the eject button below the drive bay cover e Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and click Eject To open the Computer screen on Windows 8 1 hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen 2 Remove the disc from the disc tray ASUS M52BC 27 A mr J Lu LL G un L 28 Chapter 3 Using your computer Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet I 2 OU Z LLJ Wired connection Use an RJ 45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL cable modem or a local area network LAN Connecting via a DSL cable modem To connect via a DSL cable modem 1 Set up your DSL cable modem Z Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL cable modem 2 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem ot HHH o 000000000000 e 3 Turnon the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 Configure the nece
26. n USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 8 in 1 card slot Supports Secure Digital SD Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDXC MultiMediaCard MMC Multimedia Card Plus MMC Plus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro xD format card Headphone port This port connects to a headphone or speaker Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard Microphone port This port connects to a microphone Chapter 1 Getting started D Power button Press this button to turn on your computer HSITDSNA USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect to USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others Rear panel Plug the power cord to this connector Power connector RATING 115Vac 220 230Vac 7A 4A 60 50Hz 13 ASUS M52BC Power switch Switch to turn ON OFF the power supply to your computer USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect to USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others mi G un L USB 3 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3 0
27. not connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the external antennas optional to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance ASUS M52BC 33 LL G un L ow The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working Check if the Number Lock LED is off When the Number Lock LED is on the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad No display on the monitor Check if the monitor is powered on Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent If you discover bent pins replace the monitor video connector cable Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors are powered on During POST only the monitor connec
28. nual which A can be found in this manual 18 Chapter 1 Getting started Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer I A l OU Z LLJ Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2 0 1 1 and USB 3 0 ports on both the front and rear panels The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices To connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer Front panel Rear panel For details refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual N ASUS M52BC 19 Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels The audio 1 0 ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel stereo speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic LL G un L INPUTS 20 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Center Subwoofer ASUS M52BC 21 A
29. popup menu click File Explorer and then double click the memory card icon to access the data on it Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen 3 When finished right click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen click Eject and then remove the card Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the an Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur 4 To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card 26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc i While your system is on press the eject button to open the tray 2 Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally 3 Push the tray gently to close it 4 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files Z If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer to access the data on an optical disc On Windows 8 1 hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right c
30. r retailer 4 Hazardous moving parts Desktop should be completely shutdown before servicing product Replacing fan components should only be attempted by qualified service personnel Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING Keep fingers and other body parts away from any moving parts Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to M complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS website www asus com ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http support asus com contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer i 4 The User Guide is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC C Program Files X86 ASUS eManual Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 station Gute NET RRN C a Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1
31. s device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LN The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate
32. s suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit par provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement fH PR EE SS EB ERA DUT COMB gt PRABREFSSRSASTRMBMA VCC DEAE 7 7 ABARH TT TOMMIRMEMRTKMHA SHS LEBEL THETM TOREA LEY 3Y RGR CRB SNS e BEMELS REC TELME NET RRAS CR gt TELE RMORVEL TKS KC Korea Warning Statement Be 717 ARS SSAA 77S AASB AABABIZIEN FE AAAA ACHE AS FF H BE AANA ASS NSU o fai 4 4 SALUE IREA HSV deze J3 9243 99 HAAS 4 ds 4 RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiate
33. screen VGA port Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor LAN Problem Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not Connect the LAN cable to your connected computer Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try LAN cable problems another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center mi G un L e If you are using a discrete VGA card Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub a E Contact your Internet Service Provider g ISP for the correct LAN settings Problem he anti ODIEM CANSER DY ANE ANNI Close the anti virus software virus software Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub Cannot access the Internet 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Audio Problem Possible Cause Action e Refer to your computer s user manual Speaker or headphone is for the correct port connected to the wrong port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer I 2 OU Z LL Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or No Audio not work headphone Try both the front and back audio ports If one port failed check if the port is set to multi channel Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver The front and back audio ports do not work System Problem Possible Cause Action Too many programs are Ak Close some of the programs running e Use an anti virus sof
34. selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting TOUDI NOON tate E a eine eee E A 33 Appendix Windows 8 1 User Manual Starting for AR SA TAT aH 49 Windows 8 1 lock SCH SCI sas ananas 49 Using the Wine DIS ee a un een 50 Working with Windows ADD re note hammmmmnt 53 Other KEV OO SO CR ee 58 Contents Turning your Desktop CORRE San a ne aan 59 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep nine aemmantennanonmmenmomesemt 59 Entering the BIOS SUD nant 60 Recovering your VS LATE enanat aaa a aaa E Aa 61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact INFOrmation nn 64 Notices ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e Thi
35. ssary Internet connection settings Z e Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet An connection For details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual ASUS M52BC 29 Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN 1 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN LL G un L TE O eo CB R Ce 000000000000 RJ 45 cable LAN 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings e Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection e For details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual 30 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wi Fi connection on selected models only Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection aN To establish a Wi Fi connection you need to connect to a wireless access point AP A J TT C Wireless AP
36. t app un m Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps lower left corner From a running app screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap El to go back to the Start screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover q mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap to go back to that app top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper and lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charms bar 52 Windows 8 1 User Manual Working with Windows apps Use your Desktop PC s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps Launching apps Position your mouse pointer on an app then left click once to launch it Press lt Tab gt twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press lt Enter gt to launch your selected app A J TT Customizing apps You can move resize or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps To move an app drag and drop the app to a new location Resizing apps E Right click the app to activate its settings bar then tap and select an app tile size Unpinning apps To unpin an app
37. ted to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions 34 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting want to restore or undo changes to my computers system settings without affecting my personal files or data On Windows 8 1 You can use Windows 8 1 Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos To use this recovery option click Settings gt PC Settings gt Update and recovery gt Recovery from the Charms bar select Refresh everything without affecting your files and click Get Started The picture on the HDTV is distorted A DJ Lu oN It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution On Windows 8 1
38. tely 90 angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in front of you and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward Keep the mouse close to the keyboard and if necessary use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably lit area and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight Take regular mini breaks from using your Desktop PC ASUS M52BC 25 I A _ OU Z Lid Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files The built in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives mi G un L To use the memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the card slot Z A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a card into a slot to a avoid damaging the card You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one memory card in a slot at one time 2 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files e If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the
39. this equipment Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement relatif aux batteries Lithium lon MISE EN GARDE Danger d explosion si la pile n est pas remplac e correctement Remplacer uniquement avec une pile de type semblable ou quivalent recommand e par le fabricant Mettez au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux condition
40. tware to scan for Computer virus attack viruses and repair your computer Reinstall the operating system System speed is too slow Send the damaged hard disk drive to Hard disk drive failure ASUS Service Center for servicing e Replace with a new hard disk drive Replace with compatible memory modules Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed then try again Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance The system often Memory module problems hangs or freezes There is not enough air ventilation for your computer Incompatible softwares are Reinstall the OS and reinstall installed compatible softwares Move your computer to an area with better air flow ASUS M52BC 39 CPU Problem Possible Cause Action It is normal The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on The fan slows down after entering the OS Too noisy right after turning on the HARRIS DA Eee Restore the BIOS to its default settings changed computer Update the BIOS to the latest version Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com to download the latest BIOS versions Your computer is booting up mi G un L Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using a compatible replaced or ASUS recommended CPU fan There is not enough air Ensure that your computer is working ventilation for the computer in an area with good air flow Computer is
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