Asus ASUSTEK ROG Strix G15DK, User Manual

Page 1: ...Desktop PC G15DK C User Guide ...

Page 2: ... DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MAN...

Page 3: ...B storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 Connecting an HDTV 23 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 27 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Appendix Working withWindows Starting for the first time 39 Start menu 39 Windows apps 40 Connecting t...

Page 4: ...nterference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tel...

Page 5: ...canaux CAN ICES 003 B NMB 003 B IC Canadian Compliance Statement 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 Operation is subject to the following two con...

Page 6: ...雷達系統之操作 KC RF Equipment 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 Expo...

Page 7: ...res that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 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 listed below UK CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUC...

Page 8: ...expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 40 C 104 F DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC ...

Page 9: ...complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task 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 as...

Page 10: ...ng contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models Desktop PC G15DK C Keyboard x1 optional Mouse x1 optional Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 ...

Page 11: ...upport Windows 7 operating system ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by installing Window 7 Be careful when handling the desktop PC to prevent the risk of injury Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports their locations and the chassis color vary with different models IMPORTANT Do not use this Desktop PC for cryptocurrency mining consuming a ...

Page 12: ...Front Top 12 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 13: ...e output voltage of the USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type C port is 5V 0 9A USB 3 2 Gen 1 port The Universal Serial Bus 3 2 Gen 1 USB 3 2 Gen 1 port connects to USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices Headset hanger Press to open ...

Page 14: ...using a CPU with integrated graphics DVI D VGA HDMI AMD Ryzen5 series Not support Not support Not support AMD Ryzen7 series Not support Not support Not support AMD Ryzen 4000 series Support Support Support VGA port optional This port is for VGA compatible devices such as a VGA monitor HDMI port optional This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant al...

Page 15: ...e 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 Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out Power connector Plug the power cord to this connector RATING 115Vac 230Vac 6A 3A 50Hz 60Hz WW TW 220Vac 3A 50Hz Mainland China Air vents These vents allow air ventilation DO NOT...

Page 16: ...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 Plug the monitor to a power source The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models 16 Chapter 1 Getting sta...

Page 17: ...rts 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 For safety purpose ONLY connect the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet ASUS G15DK C 17 ENGLISH ...

Page 18: ...w to turn on your computer after setting up your computer To turn your computer ON 1 Turn your monitor ON 2 Press the power button on your computer Power button 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically 18 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 19: ...2 Gen 2 ports on the front and rear panels The 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 Top panel Rear panel ASUS G15DK C 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ...

Page 20: ...nt 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 Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2 channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 4 channel Speakers LINE OUT 20 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 21: ...Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS G15DK C 21 ENGLISH ...

Page 22: ...multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer 3 Turn on your computer 4 From the Start menu click Settings System Display 5 Configure the settings for your displays For some graphic cards only the monito...

Page 23: ... 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 G15DK C 23 ENGLISH ...

Page 24: ...24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 25: ...air to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in ...

Page 26: ...26 Chapter 3 Using your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 27: ...J 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem LINE LAN RESET PWR Modem RJ 45 cable 3 Turn on the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 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 networ...

Page 28: ...LAN LAN RJ 45 cable 2 Turn on your computer 3 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 28 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 29: ...g Center b From the Start menu click Settings Network Internet Ethernet Network and Sharing Center 2 From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen click Change Adapter settings 3 Right click on your LAN and select Properties 4 Click Internet ProtocolVersion 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 5 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE co...

Page 30: ...ctions to complete the setup Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 When done click OK 30 Chapter 4 Connecting to the ...

Page 31: ...nding then click EndTask 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 ASUSWLAN Card on selected models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the external antennas o...

Page 32: ...ndows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if ...

Page 33: ...re that your computer s system sounds are not Muted If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as To enable the system sounds click from the Windows notification area then click If it is not muted click and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with t...

Page 34: ...e 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 Ensure that the power cord is properly connected Use other compatible power cord PSU Power supply unit problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing a...

Page 35: ...to another monitor LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected Connect the LAN cable to your computer LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router ...

Page 36: ... System speed is too slow Too many programs are running Close some of the programs Computer virus attack Use an anti virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer Reinstall the operating system The system often hangs or freezes Hard disk drive failure Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing Replace with a new hard disk drive Memory module problems Replac...

Page 37: ...latest BIOS versions Computer is too noisy when in use The CPU fan has been replaced Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan There is not enough air ventilation for the computer Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow The system temperature is too high Update the BIOS If you know how to reinstall the motherboard try to clean the inner space of ...

Page 38: ...38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...

Page 39: ...cess Once the setup process is complete the Desktop appears The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your computer s programs Windows apps folders and settings You can use the Start menu to do these common activities Start programs or Windows apps Open commonly used programs or Windows apps Adjust computer settings Get help with the Wi...

Page 40: ...net and share applications via social networking sites using your computer s Wi Fi connection ConnectingWi Fi Connect your computer to a Wi Fi network by using the following steps 1 Click Tap the Wi Fi icon from the taskbar to enable Wi Fi 2 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections 3 Select Connect to start the network connection You may be prompted to enter a security k...

Page 41: ...procedures Launch the Start menu select the power icon then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the log in screen select the power icon then select Shut down Press to launch Shut Down Windows Select Shut down from the drop down list then select OK If your computer is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your computer turns off Putting your comput...