Asus E510 Series User manual

Mini Desktop PC
User Guide
E510 Series
E10189
First Edition
February 2015

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Table of Contents
About this user guide ....................................................................................... 7
Conventions used in this user guide ......................................................... 9
Typography......................................................................................................... 9
Icons ............................................................................................................... 9
Safety precautions...........................................................................................10
Using your Mini Desktop PC.......................................................................10
Servicing and replacement of parts ........................................................10
Caring for your Mini Desktop PC...............................................................11
Proper disposal................................................................................................11
Package contents.............................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Mini Desktop PC parts and features
Getting to know your Mini Desktop PC ...................................................14
Main box..............................................................................................................15
Front features...................................................................................................15
Rear features.....................................................................................................17
Side features.....................................................................................................19
Bottom features ..............................................................................................21
Docking (optional)...........................................................................................22
Front features...................................................................................................22
Rear features.....................................................................................................23
Top features......................................................................................................24
Bottom features ..............................................................................................25
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Connecting the optional docking to the main box.............................28
Setting up your Mini Desktop PC ...............................................................30
Powering on.......................................................................................................36
Using a VESA mount (optional)...................................................................37
Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC
Proper posture when using your Mini Desktop PC..............................42
Tips on using your Mini Desktop PC........................................................43

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Using the optical drive ...................................................................................44
Inserting an optical disc ..............................................................................44
Manual eject hole...........................................................................................46
Chapter 4: Supported operating systems
Working with Windows® 7.............................................................................48
Starting for the rst time .............................................................................48
Using the Start menu ....................................................................................49
Using the taskbar............................................................................................50
Using the notication area..........................................................................51
Using Windows® Explorer............................................................................52
Backing up les ...............................................................................................54
Restoring your system settings .................................................................54
Using Windows® 7 Action Center..............................................................55
Using Windows® Update..............................................................................55
Setting up a user account and password...............................................56
Using Windows® Help and Support.........................................................56
Microsoft’s Windows®8.1 Downgrade Notices......................................57
Changing your operating system to Windows® 8.1 ...........................58
Working with Windows®8.1 .........................................................................60
Starting for the rst time .............................................................................60
Windows® UI.....................................................................................................61
Start button ......................................................................................................65
Customizing your Start screen...................................................................67
Working with Windows® apps ...................................................................68
Customizing apps...........................................................................................68
Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................70
Charms bar........................................................................................................72
Snap feature .....................................................................................................74
Other keyboard shortcuts ...........................................................................76
Connecting to the Internet.........................................................................78
Turning your Mini Desktop PC o ............................................................82
Putting your Mini Desktop PC on sleep mode.....................................82
Windows® 8.1 lock screen............................................................................83
Customizing your lock screen....................................................................84

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Chapter 5: ASUS Business Manager
ASUS Business Manager ................................................................................88
Installing ASUS Business Manager ...........................................................88
Starting ASUS Manager................................................................................90
System .............................................................................................................91
Update .............................................................................................................92
Security .............................................................................................................93
USB Lock ............................................................................................................97
Backup & Recovery.........................................................................................97
Power .............................................................................................................98
Tool .............................................................................................................99
Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) .................................................. 102
Chapter 6: BIOS Setup
Knowing BIOS................................................................................................. 106
Entering BIOS ............................................................................................... 106
BIOS menu options....................................................................................... 107
Main .......................................................................................................... 107
Advanced........................................................................................................ 108
Boot .......................................................................................................... 109
Tool .......................................................................................................... 110
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility................................................................................. 111
Configuring HDD access............................................................................. 112
Configuring USB ports................................................................................. 115
Troubleshooting
Power .......................................................................................................... 122
Display .......................................................................................................... 123
LAN .......................................................................................................... 124
Audio .......................................................................................................... 125
System .......................................................................................................... 126
CPU .......................................................................................................... 127

Appendix
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ........................................................ 130
REACH................................................................................................................ 130
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)............... 130
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains........................ 131
CE Mark Warning.......................................................................................... 131
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth............. 131
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth................... 131
Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................... 132
Lithium Battery Warning ............................................................................ 133
RF Exposure Warning................................................................................... 133
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement...................................................... 134
Canadian Department of Communications Statement .................. 134
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement ....................................................... 135
VCCI Class B Statement.............................................................................. 135
KC: Korea Warning Statement................................................................... 135
RF Equipment Notices................................................................................. 135
CE: European Community Compliance Statement ......................... 135
Wireless Radio Use ...................................................................................... 135
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .................................................. 135
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance..................................................... 136
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement................................................ 136
BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement .......................................................... 136
Japan RF Equipment Statement............................................................. 136
KC (RF equipment) ...................................................................................... 136
Optical Drive Safety Information............................................................. 137
Laser Safety Information........................................................................... 137
Service warning label................................................................................. 137
CDRH Regulations ....................................................................................... 137
ENERGY STAR complied product ........................................................... 138
ASUS Contact Information......................................................................... 139
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.......................................................................... 139
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)................................... 139
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)............................. 140

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About this user guide
This user guide provides information about the hardware and
software features of your PC, organized through the following
chapters:
Chapter 1: Mini Desktop PC parts and features
This chapter details the hardware components of your Mini
Desktop PC.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter provides you with information on how to prepare
and setup your Mini Desktop PC for usage.
Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini
Desktop PC.
Chapter 4: Supported operating systems
This chapter provides an overview of using operating systems in
your Mini Desktop PC.
Chapter 5: ASUS Business Manager
This chapter provides an overview of using ASUS Business
Manager in your Mini Desktop PC.

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Chapter 6: BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on how to change the system
settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Troubleshooting
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with your Mini Desktop PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini
Desktop PC.

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Conventions used in this user guide
To highlight key information in this user guide, some text are
presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must
be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent
damage to your Mini Desktop PC's data and components.
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this user
guide.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing
a series of tasks or procedures while working on the Windows® 8.1
operating system of your Mini Desktop PC.
= Use a mouse.
= Use a keyboard.
Typography

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Safety precautions
Using your Mini Desktop PC
• Refertotheuserguideandtakenoteofthesafetyinstructions
before operating your Mini Desktop PC.
• Followthenotesandwarningsstatedintheuserguide.
• DonotplaceyourMiniDesktopPConunevenorunstable
surfaces.
• DonotuseyourMiniDesktopPCinsmokyenvironments.
Smoke residue may cause build-up on critical parts and damage
the Mini Desktop PC or decrease its performance.
• Donotusedamagedpowercords,accessories,andother
peripherals with your Mini Desktop PC.
• KeeptheMiniDesktopPC’splasticpackagesoutofthereachof
children.
• DonotblockorplaceanythingneartheMiniDesktopPC’s
ventilation holes. Doing so may cause internal heat build-up.
• EnsurethattheoperatingvoltageofyourMiniDesktopPC
matches the voltage of your power source.
Servicing and replacement of parts
• DonotdisassembleorattempttoservicethisMiniDesktop
PC by yourself. Contact your local ASUS service center for
assistance.
• WhenreplacingpartsofyourMiniDesktopPC,purchaseitems
as specied by ASUS and contact your local service center for
assistance.

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Caring for your Mini Desktop PC
• SwitchothenunplugtheMiniDesktopPCfromthepower
outlet before cleaning it.
• WhencleaningtheMiniDesktopPC’shousing,useaclean
soft cloth dampened with water or a mix of water and neutral
detergent. Wipe it dry using a soft dry cloth.
• Donotuseliquidoraerosolecleaners,benzene,orthinnerson
your Mini Desktop PC.
Proper disposal
Do not throw your Mini Desktop PC in municipal waste. This
product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts
and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment
and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery
should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Package contents
NOTES:
• *Actualproductspecicationsandpackagecontentsmayvary
with your Mini Desktop PC's model type or with country or
region.
• Ifthedeviceoritscomponentsfailormalfunctionduringnormal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.
Your Mini Desktop PC package contains the following items:
Mini Desktop PC E510 Series main box
DriverDVD*
Power cable
Technical documentations
2 pcs. 12mm screws
4 pcs. rubber heads for
VESA mounting plate
AC power adapter
VESA mounting plate
4 pcs. 8mm screws for
VESA mounting plate
Mini Desktop PC E510 Series docking
(optional)
antennastand
USB bridge (optional)

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Mini Desktop PC
parts and features
Chapter 1: Mini Desktop PC
parts and features

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Your Mini Desktop PC is made up of these devices: a main box and
an optional docking.
Getting to know your
Mini Desktop PC
Main box
The main box contains the operating system and main
hardware peripherals of your Mini Desktop PC. It also
includes a set ot I/O ports that connects your Mini Desktop
PC to external devices.
Docking (optional)
The docking is an optional accessory to your Mini Desktop
PC. It contains an optical disc drive and additional I/O ports
for external device connectivity.

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Main box
Front features
BIOS key
Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper
clip into this hole to enter BIOS.
NOTE: For details about using BIOS, refer to the Chapter
6: Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) section in this user
guide.
Audio output jack port
The audio output jack port allows you to connect your Mini
Desktop PC to amplied speakers or headphones.
Microphone input jack port
The microphone input jack port allows you to connect your
Mini Desktop PC to an external microphone.
USB 3.0 ports
These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB
2.0.

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Power button
Press the power button to turn your Mini Desktop PC on
or o. You can also use the power button to put your Mini
Desktop PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from
sleep or hibernate mode.
In the event that your Mini Desktop PC becomes
unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about
four (4) seconds until your Mini Desktop PC shuts down.
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Mini Desktop PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables,
or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else
overheating may occur.

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Rear features
DVI-I
USB 2.0 port
The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.
USB 2.0 port for the USB bridge*
This USB 2.0 port is exclusive for use with the USB bridge.
Insert the USB bridge into this port to connect the main box
with the docking of your Mini Desktop PC.
NOTE: For more details about using this exclusively with
the USB bridge, refer to the Setting up your Mini Desktop PC
section in this user guide.
USB 2.0 ports
The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local
area network.
* on selected models only

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DVI-I port
The DVI-I port is HDCP compliant and allows you to connect
your Mini Desktop PC to any DVI-I compatible device.
DisplayPort port
Use this port to connect your Mini Desktop PC to a
DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display.
Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge
the battery pack and supply power to your Mini Desktop PC.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in
use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your
body while it is connected to a power source.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge
the battery pack and supply power to your Mini Desktop PC.
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Mini
Desktop PC using Kensington® compatible Mini Desktop PC
security products.

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Side features
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Mini Desktop PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables,
or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else
overheating may occur.
Antenna connector
This connector is used to connect the bundled antenna to
your Mini Desktop PC.

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Guide slots for the Mini Desktop PC stand
These slots allow you to properly orient your Mini Desktop
PC when connecting it with the bundled stand. It also
provides additional support to ensure that your device is
held securely in place.
Screw hole for the Mini Desktop PC stand
This screw hole allows you to attach and secure your Mini
Desktop PC with its bundled stand.