Mini Desktop PC E520 User Manual
E13455 Revised Edition V2 September 2017 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 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 About this manual.............................................................................................. 5 Conventions used in this manual................................................................ 5 Typography.......................................................................................................... 5 Package contents................................................................................................ 6 Getting to know your PC Features.......................
Appendix Safety information............................................................................................42 Setting up your system.................................................................................42 Care during use................................................................................................43 Regulatory notices............................................................................................44 ASUS contact information................................
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.
Package contents Antenna E520 main box Power cord* E520 docking (optional) AC adapter* Driver DVD* Technical documentations Stand NOTE: 6 E520 • * Actual product specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. • I f 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.
Getting to know your PC 1
Features Overview Main box The main box contains the operating system and main hardware peripherals of your PC. It also includes a set ot I/O ports that connects your PC to external devices. Docking (optional) The docking is an optional accessory to your PC. It contains an optical disc drive and additional I/O ports for external device connectivity. NOTE: The Docking may vary depending on the model type, country, or region.
Main box Front panel BIOS key Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter BIOS. Headphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 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.
Rear panel USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. 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 PC.
DisplayPort The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your PC to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor. 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.
Right side Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. Air vents The air vents allow air to enter and leave your PC chassis. IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
Left side Air vents The air vents allow air to enter and leave your PC chassis. IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. Guide slots for the PC stand These slots allow you to properly orient your 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 PC stand This screw hole allows you to attach and secure your PC with its bundled stand.
Bottom side Removable rubber feet These removable rubber feet has two functions: it protects your PC while laid on a flat surface with the bottom side down and also covers the chassis screws of your PC. Screw holes for the optional docking This screw hole allows you to connect and secure your PC with its optional docking.
Docking (optional) Front panel Optical Drive (optional) This support compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), and/ or Blu-ray discs (BD), and recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) discs. Consult product specifications for details on included optical drive. NOTE: DVD R/RW is optional and is available on selected models only. Optical Disk Drive electronic eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
COM Rear panel USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or printers. Parallel port This parallel port allows you to connect your PC to external devices that use parallel port connectors, such as printers and scanners.
Top side USB bridge compartment This compartment contains the bundled USB bridge that allows you to connect the docking with the main box of your PC. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Connecting the optional docking to the main box section in this user guide. Main box latches These latches allow you to securely attach the main box to the docking.
Bottom side Removable rubber feet These removable rubber feet has two functions: it protects your PC while laid on a flat surface with the bottom side down and also covers the chassis screws of your docking. Screw holes for the VESA mount These screw holes allows you to connect and secure your PC to a VESA mount.
Using your PC 2
Connecting the optional docking to the main box If you purchased the optional docking together with the main box, refer to the following steps to setup the docking with your PC. 1. Attach two bundled screws on the bottom side of the main box. 2. Detach the USB bridge from the USB bridge compartment.
Align and insert the screws on the bottom side of the main box into the main box latches on the docking. 4. Gently push the main box to the left to completely attach it with the docking. 5. Attach the USB bridge into its designated USB 2.0 ports on the main box and the docking. COM LO CK 3.
Getting started NOTE: The illustrations in this section are for reference only and may vary per model. 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.
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. stand screw IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before placing it on a stable and flat surface.
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.
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 • DisplayPort connector To connect a display panel to your PC: Connect one end of an HDMI, or a DisplayPort to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your PC’s HDMI, or DisplayPort.
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. DV I-D IMPORTANT! 26 E520 • e strongly recommend that you use only the AC power cord W that came with your PC. • e strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket W while using your PC.
Turn on your PC Press the power button to turn on your PC.
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 off. 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.
Quickly enter the BIOS To quickly enter the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to shut down your PC, then insert a straightened paper clip into the BIOS key slot, and press the power button again to turn your PC back on and enter BIOS. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC.
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Upgrading your PC 3
Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive To install or upgrade the hard disk drives / solid state drives: 32 1. Turn off your PC then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Remove the antenna from your PC, then remove the optional docking. 3. Place the PC on a flat stable surface, with the side with the rubber feet facing upwards.
4. Using a flat-head screwdriver or straightened paper clip, remove the rubber feet from the sockets, then remove the four (4) screws securing the bottom cover. 5. Push the bottom cover from the left side towards the right side. 6. Lift the bottom cover from the left side to remove the bottom cover.
NOTE: Some models may have a bundled HDD/SSD, ensure to remove the bundled HDD/SSD before installing a new HDD/SSD. This may vary depending on the model type, country or region. 34 7. Remove the three (3) screws from the bracket (A), then remove the bracket (B). 8. Secure the HDD/SSD to the bracket using four (4) screws.
9. Lift the flap on the SATA connector. 10. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector, then push the flap down to secure the cable. 11. Connect the HDD/SSD connector cable to the HDD/SSD. 12. Carefully place the HDD/SSD and bracket assembly into the drive bay, then secure the HDD/SSD and bracket assembly to the drive bay using the bundled three HDD drive bay screws. 13. Replace the bottom cover of your PC.
14. Push the bottom cover from the right side towards the left side. 15. Secure the bottom cover with the four (4) screws removed earlier, then replace the rubber feet.
Upgrading memory modules Your PC comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install DDR4. IMPORTANT! Refer to http://www.asus.com for the list of compatible DIMMs. You can only install a DDR4 to the PC’s DIMM slot. To install or upgrade the memory modules: 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to remove the bottom cover of your PC. 2.
Installing or upgrading the wireless card Your PC includes a M.2(NGFF) slot that supports a M.2 wireless and bluetooth module. To install or upgrade a wireless card: 38 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to remove the bottom cover of your PC. 2. Align and insert the wireless card into its slot inside the PC. 3. Secure the wireless card with a screw. 4. Connect the black antenna to MAIN or to AUX or on the wireless card (C). 5.
Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD Your PC includes a M.2(NGFF) slot that supports a M.2 SSD. To install or upgrade a 2280 M.2 SSD: 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to remove the bottom cover of your PC. 2. Align and insert the M.2 SSD into its slot inside the PC. 3. Secure the M.2 SSD with a screw. 4. Follow steps 12-14 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to replace the bottom cover of your PC.
To install or upgrade a 2242 M.2 SSD: 40 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to remove the bottom cover of your PC. 2. Insert the bundled hexagon screw. 3. Align and insert the M.2 SSD into its slot inside the PC. 4. Secure the M.2 SSD with a screw. 5. Follow steps 12-14 under the Installing 2.5” hard disk drive / solid state drive section to replace the bottom cover of your PC.
Appendix
Safety information Your VivoMini is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • • 42 Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source. Set up the system on a stable surface. Openings on the chassis are for ventilation.
Care during use • • • • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system. When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before cleaning the system. If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. – The power cord or plug is damaged.
Regulatory notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ISED Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with ISED RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 Regional notice for Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards DB103778 This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards. Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 http://www.asus.com +86-21-3842-9911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Mini Desktop PC Model Number : E520 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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