Asus E420 User manual

Mini Desktop PC
E420
User Manual

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Revised Edition V2
September 2017
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Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 4
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 4
Typography......................................................................................................... 4
Package contents............................................................................................... 5
Getting to know your PC
Features ................................................................................................................. 8
Front panel.......................................................................................................... 8
Rear panel .........................................................................................................10
Using your PC
Getting started..................................................................................................14
Connecting the wireless antenna.............................................................14
Mounting your PC on the stand................................................................15
Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse ..............................16
Connect a display panel to your PC .........................................................17
Connect the AC power adapter to your PC...........................................18
Turn on your PC...............................................................................................19
Turning your PC off..........................................................................................20
Putting your PC to sleep................................................................................20
Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................20
Quickly enter the BIOS..................................................................................21
Load default BIOS settings..........................................................................21
Upgrading your PC
Installing 2.5”hard disk drive / solid state drive....................................24
Upgrading memory modules......................................................................28
Installing or upgrading the wireless card................................................29
Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD .........................................................31
Appendix
Safety information ...........................................................................................36
Setting up your system.................................................................................36
Care during use...............................................................................................37
Regulatory notices...........................................................................................38
ASUS contact information ............................................................................42

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your PC
This chapter details the hardware components of your PC.
Chapter 2: Using your PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your PC.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your 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 PC.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your PC.
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 VivoMini'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
NOTE:
• *Actualproductspecicationsandpackagecontentsmayvary
depending on the model type, country, or region.
• Ifthedeviceoranyofitscomponentsfailormalfunctionduring
normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period,
bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS
Service Center.
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ACadapter* Powercord*
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1
Getting to know your PC

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Features
Front panel
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Memory card slot
This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD,
SDHC, and SDXC card formats.
Power button
The power button allows you to turn the PC on or o. You
can also press the power button once to put your PC to
sleep mode.

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BIOS key
Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper
clip into this hole to enter the BIOS.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to
USB 2.0.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
Headphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones.

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Rear panel
Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna
to enhance wireless signal reception.

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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.
Serial (COM) connector
The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect
devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or
printers.
LAN(RJ-45) port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
VGA port
This port allows you to connect your PC to an external
display.
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 PC. To prevent damage to the
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.
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your PC
using Kensington® compatible security products.

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Using your PC

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Getting started
Connecting the wireless antenna
Connect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless
signal. Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position (90°
angle) to get the best wireless reception.

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IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before
placing it on a stable and at surface.
stand screw
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Mounting your PC on the stand
To mount your PC on the stand:
1. Locate the mounting hole at the bottom of your PC.
2. Align the stand’s mounting hole with the mounting hole on
your PC, then secure it in place with the stand screw.

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Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse
You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to your
PC. You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and
mouse set.
To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini:
Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the
USB ports of your PC.
NOTE: The keyboard varies with country or region.
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Connect a display panel to your PC
You can connect a display panel or projector to your PC that has the
following connectors:
• HDMIconnector
• VGAconnector
To connect a display panel to your PC:
Connect one end of an HDMI or a VGA cable to an external display,
and the other end of the cable to your PC’s HDMI or VGA port.

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IMPORTANT!
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouuseonlytheACpowercord
that came with your PC.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouuseagroundedwallsocket
while using your PC.
• ThesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyourPC.
• TodisconnectyourPCfromitsmainpowersupply,unplugyour
PC from the power socket.
Connect the AC power adapter to your PC
To connect the AC power adapter to your PC:
A. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.
B. Connect the DC power connector into your PC’s power (DC)
input.
C. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

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Turn on your PC
Press the power button to turn on your PC.
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Turning your PC off
If your PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at
least four (4) seconds until your PC turns o.
Putting your PC to sleep
To put your PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware
settings that are needed for system startup in the PC.
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.
• Youhaveinstalledanewsystemcomponentthatrequiresfurther
BIOS settings or update.
WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability
or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS
settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.