Asus ExpertCenter PN42(Barebone) Manuel utilisateur

Mini PC

PN42 Series

User Manual

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First Edition

July 2023

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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 ...................................................................................................................................12

Right view ................................................................................................................................13

Rear view .................................................................................................................................. 14

Using your Mini PC

Getting started .......................................................................................................................20

Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC........................................................20

Connect a display panel to your device ........................................................................22

Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse .....................................................26

Turn on your Mini PC ...........................................................................................................27

Turning o your Mini PC .....................................................................................................28

Putting your Mini PC to sleep ............................................................................................28

Entering BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................28

Load default BIOS settings ................................................................................................. 29

Upgrading your Mini PC

Removing the bottom cover .............................................................................................32

Replacing the bottom cover ..............................................................................................33

Installing memory modules ...............................................................................................34

Installing an M.2 SSD ............................................................................................................36

Installing a wireless card .....................................................................................................38

TPM

About the TPM ........................................................................................................................44

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Appendix

Safety information .................................................................................................................46

Setting up your system .......................................................................................................47

Care during use ...................................................................................................................... 47

Regulatory notices ................................................................................................................49

Service and Support .............................................................................................................58

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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

Indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents

Your Mini PC package contains the following items:

ASUS Mini PC PN Series

AC power adapter* Power cord*

Technical documentation

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NOTE:

• The most up-to-date and accurate product specications are

available on www.asus.com for download.

• Product and accessory images are for illustrative purposes only.

The actual appearance and specications may vary depending

on the model.

• *The bundled power adapter may vary depending on the model

and the country (or region) of sale.

• Some bundled accessories may vary depending on the model.

For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user

manuals.

• 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.

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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.

Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect an external microphone.

Headphone/Headset jack

This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or

headphones. You can also use this port to connect your

headset.

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.

Infrared (IR) sensor

The IR sensor detects signals from a remote control,

allowing you to access CEC compatible devices that are

connected to your MiniPC.

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Power button

The power button allows you to turn the Mini PC on or off.

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

The air vents allow air to circulate in your Mini PC chassis

to prevent overheating.

IMPORTANT! For optimal heat dissipation and air

ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from

obstructions.

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Right view

Air vents

The air vents allow air to circulate in your Mini PC chassis

to prevent overheating.

IMPORTANT! For optimal heat dissipation and air

ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from

obstructions.

Kensington security slot

The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your

Mini PC using Kensington® security products.

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Rear view

USB 2.0 port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB

2.0 devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk

drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a

transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

The USB Type-C® port is only

available as a congurable

option with PN42.

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HDMI port

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port

supports a 4K device, such as an LCD TV or monitor, to

allow viewing on a larger external display.

NOTE:

• This HDMI port supports CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control). Connect any CEC

compatible device that you want to control

with a remote control to this port, and make

sure that the device’s HDMI-CEC is enabled.

• When using only this port as a display output

source, this port will support a resolution of up

to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz. The resolution may also

be affected by the cabling and output device.

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 affected by the cabling and output device.

LAN port

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to a local

network.

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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.

NOTE: Please refer to the following information on

the power adapter:

65 W Power adapter: +19.0 Vdc 3.42 A, +19.5

Vdc 3.33 A

Kensington security slot

The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your

Mini PC using Kensington® security products.

LAN port (on selected models only)

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to a local

network.

Configurable port

This port varies between models and consists of the

following port options:

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® / DisplayPort combo

port (available as an option only with PN42)

This USB Type-C® (Universal Serial Bus) port

provides the following:

• Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s.

• Support for DisplayPort 1.4. Use a USB

Type-C® adapter to connect your Mini PC to

an external display.

• 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.

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 Definition Multimedia Interface)

port supports an 4K device, such as an LCD TV

or monitor, to allow viewing on a larger external

display.

NOTE: When using only this port as

a display output source, this port will

support a resolution of up to 4096 x

2160 @60Hz. The resolution may also be

aected by the cabling and output device.

Serial (COM) connector

The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to

connect devices that have serial ports such as

mouse, modem, or printers.

VGA port

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 1920 x

1200 @60Hz. The resolution may also be

aected by the cabling and output device.

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Using your Mini PC

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Getting started

Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC

To connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC:

A. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.

B. Connect the DC power connector into your Mini PC’s power (DC)

input.

C. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on

the model and the country (or region) of sale.

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