Asus M70AD Manuale Utente

ASUS Desktop PCM70ADUser Manual

10ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1Mouse x1Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation GuideInstallation Guide x1Warranty card x1Package contents•

ASUS M70AD 11Chapter 1Getting startedFront panelWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M70AD Desktop PC! The ASUS M70AD Desktop PC provides cutting

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Seria

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 13ENGLISHENGLISHVoltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage sup

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel congurationPortHeadset 2.1-channel4.1-channel 5.1-chan

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 15ENGLISHENGLISHVGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.Air vents. These vents allow air vent

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

2Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 21ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functi

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 23ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 25ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 27ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A sc

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 29ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>Al

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 31Chapter 3Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens ap

32 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in W

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 33ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functi

34 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s t

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 35ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching

36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 37ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of

38 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or prog

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 39ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.Ensu

4ContentsChapter 5: Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PC... 51Using the memory car

40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 41ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Enter>

42 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are ne

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 43Chapter 4Connecting devices to your computer Front panelRear panelConnecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides U

44 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting Headphone and MicConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 45ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 5.1-channel Speakers

46 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 47ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

48 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 49ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI c

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 51Chapter 5Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

52 Chapter 5: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 53ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

54 Chapter 5: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 55Chapter 6Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a lo

56 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 57ENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connectio

58 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next ste

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 59ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cli

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 61Chapter 7Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

62 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 63ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

64 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 65ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane

66 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 67ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on selected models and m

68 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan r

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 69ENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default setti

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

70 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 71ENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done us

72 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 73Chapter 8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

74 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 75ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

76 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 77ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

78 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M70AD 79ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Where