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  • Page 1 ASUS Desktop PC User Guide D500TA / D701TA...
  • 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................35 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ............36 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ...........................37 Installing the Wi-Fi antenna ......................41 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager ......................45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................55...
  • Page 4 Appendix Working with Windows® Starting for the first time ......................63 Start menu ............................63 Windows® apps ..........................64 Connecting to wireless networks .....................64 Connecting to wired networks ....................65 Turning your computer off ......................65 Putting your computer to sleep ....................65...

  • 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 ATTENTION ! Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 7 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Déclaration du Département Canadien des Communications Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de classe B en terme d’émissions de nuisances sonores, par radio, par des appareils numériques, et ce conformément aux régulations...
  • Page 8 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). Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
  • 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: 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 11: 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 website 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 https://www.asus.com/support/contact for the contact information of...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) 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 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user- centric utilities. 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. • The Desktop PC does not support Windows 7 operating system.
  • Page 14 D500TA / D701TA Front panel HDD indicator. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the HDD. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
  • Page 15 D500TA Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 6A/3A (WW) 115Vac, 60Hz, 6A (TW) 220Vac, 50Hz, 3A (Mainland China) VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 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.
  • Page 16 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 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...
  • Page 17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 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 (pink). This port connects to a microphone. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 18 Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Computer

    Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: Connect a monitor to a display on the rear panel of your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. D500TA ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 20 D701TA • 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.
  • Page 21 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. D500TA D701TA ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 22 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. D500TA D701TA For safety purpose, ONLY connect the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet..

  • Page 23: 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. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Getting started...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Connecting Devices To Your Computer

    You can enable or disable the front and rear 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 D500TA D701TA ASUS Desktop PC...

  • Page 26: 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, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. •...
  • Page 27 Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 28 Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Connecting Multiple External Displays

    Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI®, or DisplayPort 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 31: 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. ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 below the drive bay cover 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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. D500TA Modem RJ-45 cable ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 38 D701TA Modem RJ-45 cable Turn on the DSL/cable modem and 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.
  • Page 39 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. D500TA RJ-45 cable ASUS Desktop PC...
  • Page 40 D701TA Modem 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.

  • Page 41: Installing The Wi-Fi Antenna

    Installing the Wi-Fi antenna • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports on the ASUS network card. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 • 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 54 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager...

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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...
  • Page 58 • 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 59 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 60 • 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 61 • 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 62 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 63: Starting For The First Time

    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 64: Windows® Apps

    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. •...

  • Page 65: Connecting To Wired Networks

    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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