Asus PL63 User manual

Mini PC
PL63
User Manual

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First Edition
February 2022
CA18732

Contents
About this manual.................................................................................................................5
Conventions used in this manual....................................................................................6
Typography .............................................................................................................................6
Package contents ..................................................................................................................7
Getting to know your Mini PC
Features.....................................................................................................................................10
Front view ................................................................................................................................10
Left view...................................................................................................................................13
Right view................................................................................................................................14
Rear view..................................................................................................................................15
Using your Mini PC
Getting started .......................................................................................................................22
Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC........................................................22
Connect a display panel to your device........................................................................24
Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse.....................................................26
Turn on your Mini PC ...........................................................................................................27
Turning your Mini PC o .....................................................................................................28
Putting your Mini PC to sleep............................................................................................28
Entering the BIOS Setup......................................................................................................28
Load default BIOS settings.................................................................................................29
Upgrading your Mini PC
Removing the top cover......................................................................................................32
Replacing the top cover......................................................................................................33
Installing the M.2 SSD ..........................................................................................................34
Installing memory modules...............................................................................................35
Installing the wireless card.................................................................................................36

TPM
About the TPM........................................................................................................................38
Appendix
Safety information.................................................................................................................40
Setting up your system.......................................................................................................40
Care during use......................................................................................................................40
Regulatory notices ................................................................................................................42
Service and Support.............................................................................................................50
Contents

ASUS Mini PC PL Series 5
About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features
of your Mini PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your Mini PC
This chapter details the hardware components of your Mini PC.
Chapter 2: Using your Mini PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your Mini PC.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Mini PC
This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the
memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state
drive of your Mini PC.
Chapter 4: TPM
This chapter provides you with information on the TPM options.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini PC.

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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, 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 certain tasks and
prevent damage to your Mini PC's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents
Your Mini PC package contains the following items:
Mini PC
AC power adapter* Power cord*
Technical documents

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NOTE:
• *The bundled power adapter may vary by model and territories.
• Some bundled accessories may vary with dierent models.
For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user
manuals.
• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product
specications may vary with models.
• 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.

1
Getting to know your Mini PC

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Features
Front view
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Mini PC is accessing the
internal storage drive.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones. You can also use this port to connect your
headset or an external microphone.

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NOTE: This port may vary per model.
Thunderbolt™ 4 port (on selected models)
This Thunderbolt™ 4 port provides the following:
• Transfer rate of up to 40 Gbit/s for Thunderbolt™ 4
devices.
• Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4.
• USB power delivery with a maximum of 5V / 3A output.
NOTE: When using only this port as a display
output source, this port will support a resolution of
up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may also
be aected by the cabling and output device.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort combo port (on
selected models)
This USB Type-C® (Universal Serial Bus) port provides the
following:
• Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s.
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4.
• USB power delivery with a maximum of 5V / 3A output.
NOTE: When using only this port as a display
output source, this port will support a resolution of
up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may also
be aected by the cabling and output device.

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s.
Power button
The power button allows you to turn the Mini PC on or o.
You can use the power button to put your Mini PC to sleep
mode or press it for four (4) seconds to force shutdown
your Mini PC.

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Left view
Air vents (intake vent)
The air vents allow cooler air to enter your Mini PC chassis.
IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and
air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free
from obstructions.

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Air vents (intake vent)
The air vents allow cooler air to enter your Mini PC chassis.
IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and
air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free
from obstructions.
Right view

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Rear view
LAN port
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for 10/100/1000/2500Mbps connection to a local
network.
Air vents (exhaust vent)
The air vents allow your Mini PC chassis to expel hot air
out.
IMPORTANT! For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from
obstructions.
CAUTION! Be careful of the hot air expelled at the
air vents as it may cause discomfort or injuries.

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Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna
to enhance wireless signal reception.
DisplayPort
This port allows you to connect your Mini PC to an
external display.
NOTE: When using only this port as a display
output source, this port will support a resolution of
up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may also
be aected by the cabling and output device.
HDMI™ port
The HDMI™ (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to
allow viewing on a larger external display.

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NOTE: This port may vary per model.
Thunderbolt™ 4 port (on selected models)
This Thunderbolt™ 4 port provides the following:
• Transfer rate of up to 40 Gbit/s for Thunderbolt™ 4
devices.
• Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4.
• USB power delivery with a maximum of 5V / 3A output.
• Supports power (DC) input when connected to an
external device which is PD (Power Delivery) compliant
and a 100W (20V, 5A) output and LPS compliant.
NOTE: When using only this port as a display
output source, this port will support a resolution
of up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may
also be aected by the cabling and output device.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT connect your Mini PC to a device
which supports less than 100W PD when
using the Thunderbolt™ 4 port as a power
(DC) input port, doing so may cause
problems when powering on your Mini PC.
• When using the Thunderbolt™ 4 port as a
power (DC) input port, ensure to remove the
cable from the Power input port.
• Ensure to power o your device when
switching between the Thunderbolt™ 4 port
and Power input port.

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/Power (DC) input
combo port (on selected models)
This USB Type-C® (Universal Serial Bus) port provides the
following:
• Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s.
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4.
• USB power delivery with a maximum of 5V / 3A output.
• Supports power (DC) input when connected to an
external device which is PD (Power Delivery) compliant
and a 100W (20V, 5A) output and LPS compliant.
NOTE: When using only this port as a display
output source, this port will support a resolution
of up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may
also be aected by the cabling and output device.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT connect your Mini PC to a device
which supports less than 100W PD when
using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port as a
power (DC) input port, doing so may cause
problems when powering on your Mini PC.
• When using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port
as a power (DC) input port, ensure to remove
the cable from the Power input port.
• Ensure to power o your device when
switching between the USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type-C® port and Power input port.

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s.
Power input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this
jack supplies power to the Mini PC. To prevent damage to
the Mini PC, always use the supplied power adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may become warm
to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and
keep it away from your body.

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