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  • Page 1 ASUS Desktop PC D320SF User Guide...
  • 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 USB ports using the BIOS................28 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ............29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ...........................31 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ......................37 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................47...
  • Page 4 Protecting your computer......................68 Getting Windows Help and Support ..................69 ® Recovering your system .......................70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® Starting for the first time ......................73 Using the Windows ® 10 UI ......................74 Keyboard shortcuts ........................78 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information ......................80...

  • 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 Avertissement relatif aux batteries Lithium-Ion MISE EN GARDE: Danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Mettez au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
  • 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

    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 Power adapter x1 (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 Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. USB 3.0 ports.
  • Page 13 Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 14 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Computer

    Plug the monitor to a power source. • 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 16 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. 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.

  • Page 17: Turning Your Computer On

    Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on 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. Power button ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Getting started...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Connecting Devices To Your Computer

    Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 flash drive or USB3.0- compatible devices. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 20: Connecting Microphone And Speakers

    Windows ® To remove a USB storage device on Windows ® from the Windows taskbar on your computer, then click Eject. Click , then click 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.
  • Page 21 Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 22 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...

  • Page 23: Changing To The External Audio Output

    For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your computer. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click Tick Line In, then click OK. The audio output will now be from the external audio device. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 24: Connecting Multiple External Displays

    Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. 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.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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. 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.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports: Press <Delete>...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Hdd Security Setting Using The Bios

    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 30 Chapter 3: Using your computer...

  • Page 31: 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. Modem RJ-45 cable ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 32 Connecting via a local area network (LAN) 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. RJ-45 cable Turn on your computer.
  • Page 33 • 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 34 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 35 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 36 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • 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.
  • Page 46 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager...

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 • 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 52 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 53 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 54 • 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 55: Windows

    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 57: Chapter 1: 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71 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 73: Chapter 2: 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 74: 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78: 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 79 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 80: 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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