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  • Page 1 ASUS Desktop PC User Guide SD/ MM C/M S Sm art Car CF/ MD MD330 (BM3CD) D520MT (BM2CD) D520SF (BP1CD/SD330)
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ............45 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ...........................47 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) ................54 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ......................55 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................65...
  • Page 4 Protecting your computer......................86 Getting Windows Help and Support ..................87 ® Recovering your system .......................88 Using Windows ® Starting for the first time ......................91 Using the Windows 10 UI ......................92 ® Keyboard shortcuts ........................96 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ......................98...

  • Page 5: Notices

    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.

  • Page 6: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    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: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 7 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&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front panel D520MT (BM2CD) SD/MMC/MS Smart Card CF/MD Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug.
  • Page 13 USB 3.0 devices. MD330 (BM3CD) Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 14 Power button. Press this button to turn on 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. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Headphone port.
  • Page 15 Smart card slot. Insert a Smart card into this slot. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 16 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. 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.
  • Page 17 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 18 Side Speaker Out Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Chapter 1: Getting started...
  • Page 19 VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. Serial port. This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Serial port (on selected models only). This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 20 MD330 (BM3CD) Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A (North America) 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A (Europe) PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
  • Page 21 Side Speaker Out Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LPT connector (on selected models only). Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 22 LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK SPEED LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN...
  • Page 23 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 a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 24 Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. LPT connectors (on selected models only). Connect a parallel device such as a printer to these LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connectors.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Computer

    Connecting an external monitor 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: Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
  • Page 26 D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 27 D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) • 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 display in Chapter 2 of this guide for details. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 28 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. D520MT (BM2CD) MD330 (BM3CD) D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Chapter 1: Getting started...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source. D520MT (BM2CD) MD330 (BM3CD) D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 30: Turning Your Computer On

    Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: Turn your monitor ON. Press the power button on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. D520MT (BM2CD) MD330 (BM3CD) Power button...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Connecting Devices To Your Computer

    BIOS Setup. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. Front panel D520MT (BM2CD) MD330 (BM3CD) SD/MM C/MS Smar t Card CF/MD D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 32 Rear panel D520MT (BM2CD) MD330 (BM3CD) D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...

  • Page 33: Removing A Usb Storage Device

    When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 34: Connecting Microphone And Speakers

    Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. • When your Desktop PC comes with an internal speaker, the audio output will be from the internal speaker.
  • Page 35 MD330 (BM3CD) D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 36 Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 37 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers SD/MMC/MS Smart Card CF/MD ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 38: Changing To The External Audio Output

    Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. To change to the external audio output: Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the rear Line Out port. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up.

  • Page 39: Connecting Multiple External Displays

    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. D520MT (BM2CD) SD/M MC/M Smar t Card CF/M D MD330 (BM3CD) ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 40 D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Turn on your computer. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. Configure the settings for your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Using Your Computer

    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 approximately 90º 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 Desktop PC...

  • Page 42: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. SD /M M C/ M S Sm ar t Ca The built-in memory card reader on CF /M D the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different SD/M MC/M...

  • Page 43: Using The Optical Drive (On Selected Models Only)

    To remove an optical disc: While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • From the Start menu, click File Explorer, right-click the CD/DVD drive icon, and click Eject. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 44: Configuring The Usb Ports Using The Bios

    Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports: Press <Delete>...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Hdd Security Setting Using The Bios

    Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Set User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Using your computer...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Connecting To The Internet

    Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 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. D520MT (BM2CD) Modem RJ-45 cable ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 48 MD330 (BM3CD) Modem RJ-45 cable D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Modem RJ-45 cable Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet...
  • Page 49 To connect via a LAN: 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. D520MT (BM2CD) RJ-45 cable MD330 (BM3CD) RJ-45 cable ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 50 D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) RJ-45 cable Turn on your computer. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet...
  • Page 51 • F rom the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 52 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
  • Page 53 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. When done, click OK. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 54: Wi-Fi Connection (On Selected Models Only)

    To establish a Wi-Fi connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). D520SF (BP1CD/SD330) Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antenna is an optional item. Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Using Asus Business Manager

    Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager Insert your ASUS support DVD into your optical drive. On the support CD window, click Utilities > ASUS Business Manager.
  • Page 56 Starting ASUS Manager Launch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS Manager Icon View and List View ASUS Manager has an Icon View and List View. Click the List View icon to display a list of tools available for your system.
  • Page 57 System The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer. Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 58 Security Click Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities. PC Cleanup PC Cleanup provides options to remove temporary and unnecessary files from your computer to free up hard drive space. ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete keeps your files secure by making deleted files completely irrecoverable using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
  • Page 59 To use ASUS Secure Delete: Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add files to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the files to the deletion box. • Right-click the file then select ASUS Secure Delete. To remove a file from the deletion list, select the file, then click...
  • Page 60 Backup & Recovery Click Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup settings and repairing Windows with a recovery disk. Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager...
  • Page 61 Manager, you can specity time settings for system hibernation, sleep, display and hard drive activity. Tool Click Tool on the main ASUS Manager screen to access the Support screen, Ai Booting or MyLogo. Support Support lists links to ASUS support web sites and contact information.
  • Page 62 Ai Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager...
  • Page 63 Change the BIOS boot logo only. Before selecting the first option, download the BIOS file to your computer using ASUS Update. Click Browse to locate the picture file that you want to use as the boot logo (and the downloaded BIOS if required) and then click Run. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 64 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    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 I cannot 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.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 Personalize > Display > Change display settings. Adjust the resolution. Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV for the resolution. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. On Windows ® • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 68 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • 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 from the Windows notification area, then click • If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. •...
  • Page 69 • E nsure that the power cord is properly Your computer’s power cord connected. is not properly connected. • U se other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) Contact the ASUS Service Center about problems installing another PSU on your computer. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 70 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. Your computer is not Ensure that your computer is properly Cannot access the properly connected to a connected to a router or hub.
  • Page 71 Memory module problems The system often that you have installed, then try again. hangs or freezes. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. There is not enough Move your computer to an area with air ventilation for your better air flow.
  • Page 72 • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC’s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 73: Appendix

    ASUS Desktop PC Windows 7 / Windows ® ® User Manual Appendix Windows 7 / Windows 10 User Manual ® ® E11014 First Edition October 2015 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 75: Using Windows 7

    Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • Windows® 7 installation source (copied to a formatted USB storage device with 8GB or more capacity) • Optical disk drive (ODD) Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. Insert the ASUS support DVD into the ODD of your Desktop PC. Turn on your Desktop PC and press [F8] during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Select the USB storage device as the boot device. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 76 The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. Method 2: Preloading/installing via ASUS EZ Installer Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • Windows® 7 installation DVD • Desktop or Notebook PC (with Intel® CPU except Skylake or Braswell CPU)* •...
  • Page 77 Windows® 7 OS disk to USB storage device a) Select Windows 7 OS disk to USB storage device then click Next. b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next.
  • Page 78 d) Select the USB storage device and click Next. if the USB storage device is not displayed. Click Yes to clear the e) Click the refresh icon contents on the USB storage device and create a bootable USB device. The USB storage device will be formatted, so ensure that you have backed up your data from it. f) Once completed, click OK to finish.
  • Page 79 b) Check I agree and then click Next. c) Select the source of the Windows® 7 installation disk then click Next. d) Select the folder to save the modified Windows® 7 installation ISO file and click Next.

  • Page 80: Starting For The First Time

    Once completed, click OK to finish. f) Burn or copy this ISO file onto an empty DVD to create a modified Windows® 7 installation DVD. In your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files. Power on your ASUS Desktop PC and press [F8] during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter the boot screen. Select the ODD or USB storage device as the boot device. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during installation startup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Windows® 7 installation. 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 ®...

  • Page 81: Using Windows 7 Desktop

    Click the icon again to hide the ® program. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 82 Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. To pin items to the jumplist: From the taskbar, right-click an icon. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist: From the taskbar, right-click an icon. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then select Unpin from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar: From the Windows ®...

  • Page 83: Managing Your Files And Folders

    Managing your files and folders Using Windows Explorer ® Windows Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. ® Launching Windows Explorer ® To launch Windows Explorer: From the Windows ® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 84 Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: Launch Windows ® Explorer. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: Launch Windows Explorer.

  • Page 85: Restoring Your System Settings

    It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data. To restore your system: Close all running applications. > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Click Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 86: Protecting Your Computer

    Protecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action Center ® Windows 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system ® maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter. Launching Windows 7 Action Center ®...

  • Page 87: Getting Windows Help And Support

    Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows ® 7 platform. > Help and Support. To launch Windows ® Help and Support, click Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows online help. ® ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 88: Recovering Your System

    The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is the partition without volume label on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the system recovery partition: Press <F9> during bootup.
  • Page 89 Select OK to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

  • Page 91: Using Windows 10

    Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account Wait until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 92: Using The Windows 10 Ui

    Using the Windows 10 UI ® The Windows ® 10 User Interface (UI) includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled-format on the Start screen. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Click your account name to change the Click to expand the Start screen picture, sign out of your account, or lock your Desktop PC Click to launch the Start menu Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Pin on or launch...

  • Page 93: Start Screen

    Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from the Start screen simply through dragging and dropping the app to your preferred location. Unpinning apps from the Start screen To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from Start. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 94 Taskbar Windows® 10 comes with the standard taskbar, which stores all your currently running apps or items in the background. Unpinning apps from the taskbar From the Start screen or taskbar, right-click the app you want to unpin. Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from taskbar to remove the app from the Start screen or taskbar.

  • Page 95: Snap Feature

    Using Snap Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in place. b) Snap another app to your preferred location on the screen. Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press and the arrow keys to select the direction where you want to snap the app in place. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 96: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows ® Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop + <D> Launches File Explorer + <E> Activates the File search function + <F>...
  • Page 97 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get started. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 98: Asus Contact Information

    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 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)

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