ASUS Desktop PC G50AB User Manual
E8217 English First Edition March 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents English Notices ........................................................................................................... 5 Safety information........................................................................................... 8 TV Tuner (on selected models)....................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide....................................................................... 9 Where to find more information...........................
Contents English Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection.......................................................................................... 55 Wireless connection (on selected models only)............................................ 60 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II............................................................................................ 63 Recovering your system...............................................................................
Notices English 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.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement English Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement English 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.
Safety information English 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
Conventions used in this guide DANGER/WARNING: Information ������������������������������������������ to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information ������������������������������������������������ to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: ������������������������������������������������������� Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Package contents English ASUS Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1 ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 OR Phoebus Control Box (optional) • Wi-Fi Ring movable antenna x1 OR Antenna 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.
Chapter 1 English Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS G50AB Desktop PC! The ASUS G50AB 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. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only.
Front panel English Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. HDD Bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional hard disk drive (HDD) in this bay. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.
CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot. English Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. OC Button. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of your computer. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.
Rear panel English 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. USB BIOS Flashback button. USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. HDMI port.
English USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Front Speaker Out Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/ Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out English Port Light Blue Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.
LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection English LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port.
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. English Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2.
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse English Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of Chapter 4 for details.
Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer. English Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. 2. Turn your monitor ON. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer. Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2.
Chapter 2 English Using Windows® 8 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® 8 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3. 4.
Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. English Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place. You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.
Hotspots English Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
Hotspot English upper left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch your selected app. English Launching apps Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.
Accessing the All Apps screen English From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Pinning an app on the Start screen 26 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start.
Charms bar English The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Charms Bar Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar.
Inside the Charms bar English Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.
Snap feature English The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.
Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8. English Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 30 Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. Opens the File search pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Devices pane. Activates the Lock screen.
+ <-> + <,> + + Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. English + <+> Zooms out your screen. Allows you to peek at the desktop. Opens the Narrator Settings. Enables the print screen function. Turning your Desktop �������������� PC���� OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown.
Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. English In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
Chapter 3 English Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. These USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. To remove a USB storage device: 1.
Connecting microphone and speakers English 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, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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Connecting 8-channel Speakers English 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) Mic in HP out Box link 1 2 3 Line in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to drive headphones. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port.
Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone English 1 Headphone Out Mic In 2 No 38 Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. 2 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In port on the Phoebus Control Box.
Configuring the default audio device 1. Right-click the volume icon on the System Tray and click Playback devices. 2. Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click the audio device. Click Set as Default Communication Device.
Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. English When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. 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.
4. Turn on your computer. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: English 3. From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen.
Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. English • 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.
Chapter 4 English Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.
Using the memory card reader English 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. To use the memory card: 1. Insert the memory card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a slot to avoid damaging the card.
English Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 3. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 4. Push the tray to close it. 5. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.
Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard English Your Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard for an optimal gaming experience. Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 1. Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adapter to connect your gaming keyboard to your computer’s USB 2.0 port. . Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard’s wrist pad slots (A). Using both A 3. 46 B thumbs, push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place (B). Restart your computer.
Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse English Your Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full-blast game control. The ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile Switch button.
English *Profile switch LED indications LED colors Indications Green Red Orange Profile 1 None Normal Profile Profile 2 Profile 3 **DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications 4 DPI Level 2 2 DPI Level 1 Launching the program A specially designed program is pre-installed on your computer, which allows you to set up your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to avail all its features.
English Main Menu Items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Click each tab to display the selected profile menu. Displays the profile icon to configure profile 1-3 menus. Click to reset the DPI configuration to the previously saved settings. Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level. Click to reset the button settings to the previous settings Click to display the different profile color indicators and their status. Click to load the saved profile to your mouse.
Profile 1 menu English Items Description 2 Enter the desired profile name. 1 3 4 Click to open the Edit menu and change the profile name and profile icon. Click to locate the image file you want to use as the profile icon. Select the function for each button/action from the drop down list. * Refer to the table below for more details.
Keyboard Macro Script #1-6 DPI [+] DPI [-] DPI Level 1/2 Profile Switch Normal Profile User Profile 1/2/3 Description Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence. Press the button to run a command or series of commands that you can edit via the Edit Macro menu. See Macro menu for details. Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit Script menu. See Edit Script menu for details. Press the button to increase the DPI value. Press the button to decrease the DPI value.
Edit Macro menu English Items Edit Macro Description Click to open the Edit Macro menu. Check this item to record the time between pressing down and Timing releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected Insert instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the first priority. Start* Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
English Edit Script menu Items Edit Script Description Click to open the Edit Script menu. Check this item to record the time between pressing down and Timing releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected Insert instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the first priority. Start Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
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Chapter 5 English Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. 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 3.
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: English 1. 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 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection.
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. English Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 58 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. English 9. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: 1.
Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. English To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Using the Wi-Fi ring movable antenna USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS USB KB/MS Wireless AP Modem Using the antenna USB3.
English • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. English Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. b) On your keyboard, press + . Charms Bar 62 2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect. .
Chapter 6 English Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. For more details on the recovery options in Windows® 8, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter. ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system.
The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and Ai Charger+. English System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows® environment using the profile settings. To launch System Level up, click Tool > System Level Up on the AI Suite II menu bar. In setting the function, assign the hot keys for the system level up profile exchange. You can adjust the hot key settings manually. See figure below for details.
Launching and configuring Probe II English Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. To launch Probe II: • Click� Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder English Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor Recorder: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor. • The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable.
Launching and configuring Ai Charger+ English Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, allows you to charge your BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • Ai Charger+ is available only on USB 3.0 ports and starts when your PC is in S0 State. • Ai Charger+ helps charge the connected USB devices even when your PC is in S3/S4/ S5 States after it starts in S0 State. • * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.
The Monitor menu English The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������ displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
The Update menu English The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities . ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS.
English 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 70 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3.
The System Information screen • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it.
Recovering your system English Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. To reset your PC: 1. Press during bootup. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Select Just remove my files. 7. Click Reset.
Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive, and then click Next. 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. ASUS G50AB English 3.
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows English Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to complete. 74 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
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English Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1. My computer hangs.
? ? ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.
? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. English • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen �������������������������������������������������������������������������� a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen.
Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • I f your computer has a power voltage switch, set it to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer’s power cord is not properly connected. • E nsure that the power cord is properly connected.
LAN English Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is not connected. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
System System speed is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. ASUS G50AB Possible Cause Too many programs are running. Action English Problem Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • U se an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive.
CPU English Problem Possible Cause Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Computer is too noisy when in use. Action Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions.
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