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  • Page 1 ASUS Desktop PC User Guide D901SDR/D901SDRES/M901SDR/D901SDRC...
  • 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................41 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ............42 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ...........................44 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation ...................48 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ......................50 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................52...
  • Page 4 Appendix Working with Windows® Starting for the first time ......................60 Start menu ............................60 Windows® apps ..........................61 Connecting to wireless networks .....................61 Connecting to wired networks ....................62 Turning your computer off ......................62 Putting your computer to Off mode with fast startup enabled ........62 Putting your computer to the lowest power mode ............62 Putting your computer to sleep ....................63...

  • 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 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA 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 the country...
  • Page 11 Intel® AX201.NGWG Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2412 - 2472 MHz 19 dBm 5150 - 5350 MHz 20 dBm WiFi 5470 - 5725 MHz 20 dBm 5725 - 5850 MHz 9 dBm Bluetooth 2402 - 2480 MHz 11 dBm * Receiver category 1 Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information...

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    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. •...

  • Page 13: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 14: Where To Find More Information

    Technical Support Engineer. Tutorial Tool-less: D901SDR 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 D901SDR back to the original state. For more replacement and assembly information, please refer link as below.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Keyboard x1 (Optional) Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 17 D901SDR/D901SDRES/M901SDR/D901SDRC 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.
  • Page 18 D901SDR/D901SDRES/M901SDR/D901SDRC 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.
  • Page 19 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Activity/Link LED Speed LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 20 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. Chapter 1: Getting started...
  • Page 21 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1 x DIMM √ 2 x DIMM √ √ 3 x DIMM √ √ √ 4 x DIMM √ √ √ √ DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 22 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 • Install DIMMs with the same capacity from the same manufacturer in the slots of the same channel. Single memory capacity DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Total memory capacity 12GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB...
  • Page 23 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 RESET ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 24 Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key of the DIMM socket, and then firmly insert the 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.
  • Page 25 Open your computer case and locate PCIEX16_1 slot if you are installing the first or the primary graphics card. Align the notch on your graphics card with the key of the slot, and then insert the card into the slot. The ejector will snap back into place automatically. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 26 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. Chapter 1: Getting started...

  • Page 27: 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.
  • 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. 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 29: Turning Your Computer On

    Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, check Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes. If fast startup is disabled, when you shut down the computer, it shuts down to the S5 power state. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2 Connecting Devices To Your Computer

    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...

  • Page 31: Connecting Microphone And Speakers

    For details, refer to the section Changing to the external audio output. • When you disconnect the audio device, you need to manually change the audio output to the internal speaker from the Control Panel. Connecting Headphone and Mic ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 32 Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 33 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Connecting Multiple External Displays

    From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. Configure the settings for your displays. For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 36: Connecting An Hdtv

    Connecting an HDTV 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.
  • Page 37 ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

    • 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 39: Using The Memory Card Reader (Optional)

    Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 40: Using The Optical Drive (On Selected Models Only)

    Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: While your system is on, press the eject button on the drive bay to open the tray. 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.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Usb Ports Using The Bios

    Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. Press <Enter> to enable or disable the selected USB port. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made. Refer to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Hdd Security Setting Using The Bios

    Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. To set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press <F7>...
  • Page 43 ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Connecting To The Internet

    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...
  • Page 45 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...
  • Page 46 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways: From the taskbar, right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 47 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 48: Wi-Fi Moving Antenna Installation

    Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 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.
  • Page 49 ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 50: 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. For detailed information, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042634/. The URL may be changed without notice. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 51 ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    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)? •...
  • Page 53 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. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 54 I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. You can use Windows® 11 Refresh your PC 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.
  • Page 55 • 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 •...
  • Page 56 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 57 • 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.
  • Page 58 • 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.
  • Page 59 ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 60: Appendix Working With Windows

    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...

  • Page 61: Windows® Apps

    Connect your devices by using the following steps: Launch Settings from the Start menu. Select Devices > Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. (for Windows® 10) Select Bluetooth & devices > Add device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. (for Windows® 11) ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 62: Connecting To Wired Networks

    Select a device from the list to pair your computer with the device. For some Bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your computer. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer’s LAN port.

  • Page 63: Putting Your Computer To Sleep

    From the log-in screen, select the power icon then select Sleep. • Press to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. You can also put your computer to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once. ASUS Desktop PC...

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