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ASUS Desktop PC User Guide D800SDR/D800SDRES/M800SDR/D800SDRC...
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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.
Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS................40 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ............41 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ...........................43 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation (Optional) ..............47 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ......................49 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................51...
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Appendix Working with Windows® Starting for the first time ......................59 Start menu ............................59 Windows® apps ..........................60 Connecting to wireless networks .....................60 Connecting to wired networks ....................61 Turning your computer off ......................61 Putting your computer to the Off mode with fast startup enabled ......61 Putting your computer to the lowest power mode ............61 Putting your computer to sleep ....................62...
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.
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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 this equipment.
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Déclaration de conformité d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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India E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed...
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Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
Safety information 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 few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. •...
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. CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the thumb screws to access the internal area of your device. If service or repair is required, return your device to an authorized service center.
Technical Support Engineer. Tutorial Tool-less: D800SDR is tool-less design. You can disassemble the chassis by removing knurled thumb screws by hand, and replace hard disc drive and optical disc drive easily. After replacement, please assemble D800SDR back to the original state. For more replacement and assembly information, please refer link as below.
ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 (Optional) Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. • The Desktop PC does not support Windows® 7 operating system. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by installing Windows® 7. • Be careful when handling the desktop PC to prevent the risk of injury.
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D800SDR/D800SDRES/M800SDR/D800SDRC Front panel Power button & power indicator. Press this button to turn on your computer. The button also indicates if the computer is on. HDD indicator. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the HDD.
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D800SDR/D800SDRES/M800SDR/D800SDRC Rear panel PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
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Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In...
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Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. ASUS Desktop PC...
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Installing memory in your computer This desktop PC comes with four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A...
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Installing memory in your computer To install memory in your computer: Turn off your computer. Unplug all cables from your computer. Open your computer case. Remove the graphics card. Locate an empty DIMM socket. Press down and outward on the DIMM ejector(s) to unlock the DIMM socket. START RESET START...
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DIMM into the socket until the ejector(s) snap(s) back into place. START RESET START RESET Install the graphics card. Close your computer case. The above pictures are for reference only. The inner structure of the desktop PC may vary. ASUS Desktop PC...
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Installing a graphics card in your computer To install a graphics card in your computer: Turn off your computer. Unplug all cables from your computer. Open your computer case and locate PCIEX16_1 slot if you are installing the first or the primary graphics card.
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Use a screw driver and a screw to lock the graphics card on the chassis. (Optional) Connect a proper power supply plug to the graphics card. ASUS Desktop PC...
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.
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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. For safety purpose, ONLY connect the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet. ASUS Desktop PC...
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 Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. Front panel Rear panel ASUS Desktop PC...
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, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. •...
For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your computer. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 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...
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.
Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI™ port of your computer. • 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. ASUS Desktop PC...
• 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...
Using the memory card reader (Optional) 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.
While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray: • Press the eject button on the drive bay. 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...
Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports: Press <Delete>...
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...
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. ASUS Desktop PC...
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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.
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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. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. ASUS Desktop PC...
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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. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.
Wi-Fi moving antenna installation (Optional) Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.
Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. For detailed information, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042634/. The URL may be changed without notice. ASUS Desktop PC...
If the keyboard is not responding, press and hold the Power button on your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? •...
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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.
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Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. The DVD drive eject button is not responding. From the Start menu, click File Explorer. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu ASUS Desktop PC...
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• Ensure that the power cord is properly Your computer’s power cord connected. is not properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) Contact the ASUS Service Center about problems installing another PSU on your computer. Display Problem Possible Cause Action •...
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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.
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• Remove the extra memory modules Memory module problems The system often that you have installed, then try again. hangs or freezes. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. There is not enough Move your computer to an area with air ventilation for your better air flow.
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• 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 Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the service center information.
Launching the Start menu You can launch the Start menu in two ways: • Position your mouse pointer over the Start icon on your desktop then click it. • Press the Windows® logo key on your keyboard. ASUS Desktop PC...
Opening programs from the Start menu One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Computer. You can open programs in two ways: • Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it. •...
Putting your computer to the lowest power mode You can put your computer to the lowest power mode in the following way: Enter Control Panel in the search bar and open it (View by: Category), select Hardware and ASUS Desktop PC...
Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes. Launch the Start menu, select the power icon then select Shut down to do a normal •...