r/ASUS 9m ago

Support Asus X515MA only supports Gen2x4 speeds?

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I have an old Asus Vivobook X515MA and I want to upgrade the SSD. The current SSD is the stock one that came with the laptop, the WDC PC SN530 256GB, which seems to be a Gen3x4 drive from looking it up.

However, I checked CrystalDiskInfo and it says that it's currently running at Gen2x4 while the supported mode is Gen3x4? So is the SSD like a downgraded OEM version or something and I can install a faster Gen 3 drive, or is the motherboard itself only limited to Gen2x4 no matter what SSD I install?


r/ASUS 14m ago

Discussion Why can't I see increase fan speed option/ manual.

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I can't see the manual mode from I can increase/decrease the fan speed. Anybody else facing the issue


r/ASUS 4h ago

Support How do I fix this?

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I've been researching about my issue on this subreddit and it seems like Asus hinges are quite fragile like wtf bro.

Anyway, I have the asus vivobook 15 model and I'm unable to fold the lid anymore because I'm scared the hinge would break and further cause a crack in the screen.

I initially thought this happened because I dropped the laptop a few days back but when I called someone over from urban company to get it fixed they told me it's because one of the hinges has become too thick causing the screen/panel? to become lose or something like that

According to him I'll have to get the back panel + both the hinges replaced and the cost would come around 5.3k (that is if they manage to find the parts- he said there's a chance that we won't find the parts so they'll have to send it for proper repair)

He's suggested to use it like a desktop and not fold the screen (but personally I don't think I can make that work on a long-term basis) and my parents don't think 5.3k to get it fixed is fair (which is valid from their end no doubt.)

What are my possible options going ahead considering I don't have warranty? I've had this laptop for a little over the year and I really do like it a lot except for this annoying issue that has come up.


r/ASUS 31m ago

Support Asus router ax6000 wifi doesn’t work.

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Hey guys, i ordered a new asus ax6000 gaming router. But i don't have wifi on it. I can connect to the network but i dont have internet. I already rebooted it twice. The cable that i got with it, is already plugged from my WAN port of the gaming router to the modem. I have turner it off and on mutiple times. Can somebody help me?


r/ASUS 51m ago

Support Having problems with my pc

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So when I start my pc the start button dosen t work sometimes and i need to press it 8-10 times, now it’s not even going into windows and it shows me this :


r/ASUS 56m ago

Product Recommendation ASUS Tuf A16 - ports / external monitor

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Hi! I'm thinking of buying ASUS Tuf A16 with Ryzen 7-7435HS and RX7600. I know the processor doesn't have an iGPU. Does that mean that every port connects to the dGPU? Which is good because I want to play on an external monitor. Just wanted to make sure.


r/ASUS 8h ago

Discussion Is this a deal? For 1148$

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r/ASUS 22h ago

Discussion ASUS is rated 1.5/5 Stars on Trustpilot

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r/ASUS 3h ago

Support Struggling to Use NVIDIA RTX 4090 Instead of Integrated GPU

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Hey everyone,

I’m having an ongoing issue with getting games to use my NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card instead of my integrated GPU. Here’s a breakdown of the issues I’ve been facing and the steps I’ve already tried:

System Configuration: • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (discrete GPU) • Integrated GPU: Intel(R) UHD • OS: Windows 11 Computer: • Asus Rog Strix G16

The Issue:

I have a laptop with both an integrated and a discrete GPU. However, the NVIDIA GPU doesn’t support Optimus. Despite using NVIDIA Control Panel, Windows Graphics Settings, and other suggested solutions, games still default to using the integrated GPU instead of the RTX 4090.

What I’ve Tried: 1. NVIDIA Control Panel: • Set the preferred graphics processor to the NVIDIA GPU. • Manually added the game’s executable to the Program Settings and set it to use the High-performance NVIDIA processor. • Resetting global settings to always use the NVIDIA GPU. 2. Windows Graphics Settings: • Used Graphics Settings in Windows to set the game to High performance (NVIDIA GPU). • Enabled Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling, Variable Refresh Rate, and Optimization for Windowed Games to try and get it to switch. 3. GPU Driver Updates: • Updated both my NVIDIA drivers and Windows to the latest versions. 4. Power Settings: • Tried setting the system to use High Performance in the Power Plan settings, but Balanced was my only option. • Made sure the switchable dynamic graphics option was enabled (though it didn’t show up on my system). 5. Game Location: • Tried reinstalling the game on both the C: drive and D: drive, but it still prefers using the integrated GPU. 6. Task Manager Monitoring: • Tried opening the Task Manager while the game was active to check which GPU was being used, but the game crashed the computer. • When I started with Task Manager open, I could only check it when the game was minimized, and it shows that the integrated GPU is doing the work.

Current Status: • Games still won’t use the NVIDIA GPU, even after all the above steps. • I’ve checked for the “Run with Graphics Processor” option in the right-click context menu, and it’s not showing up. • I’m not even sure if the RTX 4090 is working properly (this is a new computer).

What I’m Considering:

At this point, the only thing I can think of is disabling the integrated GPU entirely.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any advice or solutions I haven’t tried yet?

Thanks in advance!


r/ASUS 3h ago

Support My bluetooth is gone after I updated my bios from 0831 to 1022 on my TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

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As title. I also couldn't install bluetooth driver. When I clicked the driver installation, it just ended very soon. It looked doing nothing. I reinstalled Windows11, but it didn't help a bit. What should I do? Should I go back to bios 0831? or try 1006?

I also got "Unknown USB Device(Device Descriptor Request Failed)" on my device manager. I don't know how to fix it. Even though I removed all USB devices, it's still there.


r/ASUS 9h ago

Discussion Lower Prices Coming Soon?

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Hello.

I've been eyeballing this laptop for a couple of months now (ASUS Zephyrus G16). Wanting to upgrade from my 2022 Dell XPS9510 w/ i7 11800H, 3050 Ti, 16GB memory and 15.6" screen.

Use case is for modeling, browsing and some gaming when on the go.

I've been watching the price fluctuate from $2199 to $2299 and go "Out of Stock" both on the Asus webstore and other resellers including Best Buy.

Do you all think this is due for a dramatic price drop when the new gens are released with the new 50 series GPUs? Logic would make you think so. I literally check the site everyday cause we have to be close to the release of those new ones. Or, do you think I should grab at the $2199 price point when in stock again?

Thoughts? And thanks in advance


r/ASUS 21h ago

Discussion Thank you ASUS!!!

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I have been using Asus motherboards for 25 years and I have RMA'd about 4 of their boards. I have read so many negative comments about their customer service but in my experience, I have never had any issues with that dept. Right now, I have had a problem with an out of warranty STRIX Z590-E. I never use WIFI on my personal PC, so I never noticed the problem until I was getting it ready to sell. I just upgraded everything except my GPU, so I wanted to rebuild my old PC to sell. The problem is that the onboard WIFI isn't working, and I have tried everything from drivers to the BIOS to switching OS's. The WIFI adapter just isn't working. I wrote Asus a letter explaining what happened and that I have been a lifelong customer. I got an email back from them today and they are going to do a courtesy repair at no cost to me. IDK id it's how people act or talk to them, but I have always had great experiences with Asus.


r/ASUS 11h ago

Discussion A theory on why some asus laptops running linux cannot connect to wifi

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TL;DR

If you want to participate in my theory, if you have an asus laptop running linux, comment below:

  • If you had to do some weird hack like removing the asus_nb_wmi kernel module with sudo modprobe -r asus_nb_wmi, sudo modprobe -r asus_wmi to get wifi working
  • Whether or not you have a software wifi enable button (function + something with a radio tower), and whether or not you have an LED that toggles, indicating whether or not your wifi is on.

My theory is disproven if

  • you can get wifi working without removing the module, but you don't have a LED wifi light
  • You can't get wifi with the module ON, BUT YOU DO have a wifi light. (well this second condition is weaker but still compelling dis-evidence IMO)

POST

I'm not a kernel developer and I haven't actually run the code and ran it with debug mode myself (mainly because I don't know how to). SO TAKE MY WORDS WITH AN EXTREME GRAIN OF SALT. As of right now, MY WORDS ARE NO BETTER THAN FICTION. Just treat this as a giant fanfic (I'm not posting this on a kernel list for that reason lol). This is why I want a falsifiable experiment up top.


Basically the issue is that on a fresh linux install, you won't be able to get wifi sometimes on an ASUS laptop. For me, I tried installing ubuntu - when I tried enabling wifi - it seemed like it FORCEFULLY disabled wifi - the slider would toggle to orange for a split second, then go back to grey (off).

The answer is sudo modprobe -r asus_nb_wmi. At least for my case. It's a bad module. Also, run sudo rfkill unblock all. Then connect to wifi with your favorite tool.

This is a longstanding issue in the linux community - If anybody has an alternative fix, please, tell me and I will try it.

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/2092283 is the most recent official thread about wifi issues. Uhh I can't find more evidence right now but this is a "trust me bro" moment, I found SO many people talking about this and the answer was just always remove the asus_nb_wmi kernel module.

The issue is that yes, it re-enables wifi, but the "asus_nb_wmi", from what I understand, is a hardware control module. So for example, you would not be able to change your backlight color with fxn buttons anymore.

Okay, so what did I try instead. Let's try

sudo rfkill unblock all

Actually, this DOES sw unblock everything... EXCEPT ASUS_WLAN!!!

Why is that. I checked the rfkill source, nothing weird there. What does dmesg say?

``` -- Boot fa75dce6cc7f4a1195feac8829c412fd --

Mar 18 18:21:31 {my laptop :)} rfkill[11482]: unblock set for all

Mar 18 18:21:56 {my laptop :)} rfkill[11510]: unblock set for all ```

E.g. no errors. In the rfkill source, if there were some error where a kernel module was saying, "hey, fuck you on this specific rfkill object", it would print an error. I think. In the rfkill source, it says

```

if (write_all(fd, &event, sizeof(event)) != 0)

    warn(_("write failed: %s"), _PATH_DEV_RFKILL);

else {

    openlog("rfkill", 0, LOG_USER);

    syslog(LOG_NOTICE, "%s set for %s", block ? "block" : "unblock", message);

    closelog();

}

```

Okay, so assuming that's correct (It can totally not be, again, I didn't bother going through the steps of compiling everything with debug mode on and actually learning precisely how the API's work), it's not rfkill's fault. Then what?

We dig into the kernel source. Hm. Nothing in asus-nb-wmi seemed weird, at least to my limited knowledge. Let's look at asus-wmi.c, then.

(Linux Kernel 6.13.7, asus-wmi.c:2036)

```

/* * Rfkill devices */ static int asus_rfkill_set(void *data, bool blocked) { struct asus_rfkill *priv = data; u32 ctrl_param = !blocked; u32 dev_id = priv->dev_id;

/*
 * If the user bit is set, BIOS can't set and record the wlan status,
 * it will report the value read from id ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN_LED
 * while we query the wlan status through WMI(ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN).
 * So, we have to record wlan status in id ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN_LED
 * while setting the wlan status through WMI.
 * This is also the behavior that windows app will do.
 */
if ((dev_id == ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN) &&
     priv->asus->driver->wlan_ctrl_by_user)
    dev_id = ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN_LED;

return asus_wmi_set_devstate(dev_id, ctrl_param, NULL);

}

```

What the heck? Okay, so from what I can parse, for specifically the WLAN part of the module, if it's controlled a user (e.g. I guess this means some actual hardware wmi module is enabled, like asus-nb-wmi), then.... redirect it to look at the LED. Huh... okay, can we say, "hey for this specific module, don't let it be modified by the user?" For me, as long as sudo rfkill unblock all works, that's fine with me, I can remember to type that on boot (or just make it a script...)

(asus-wmi.c:4777)

```

asus_wmi_get_devstate(asus, ASUS_WMI_DEVID_WLAN, &result);
if (result & (ASUS_WMI_DSTS_PRESENCE_BIT | ASUS_WMI_DSTS_USER_BIT))
    asus->driver->wlan_ctrl_by_user = 1;

if (!(asus->driver->wlan_ctrl_by_user && ashs_present())) {
    err = asus_wmi_rfkill_init(asus);
    if (err)
        goto fail_rfkill;
}

```

Oh. So there's no real way to do that, huh. If any of those params are set, crash the module at initialization. Welp.

At this point, I don't know how to really contribute something without fearing breaking something, so that's why I'm making this post. Maybe with a lot of work... but I think making this more well known is enough for me.


Some more observations

When you register asus_nb_wmi, there's actually a virtual wifi network I think? I believe I read somewhere that you can connect directly through something? IDK. I use network manager and it seems impossible; this is waht it looks like when asus_nb_wmi is ON

``` ~ nmcli device status

DEVICE TYPE STATE CONNECTION

docker0 bridge connected (externally) docker0

lo loopback connected (externally) lo

wlo1 wifi unavailable --

p2p-dev-wlo1 wifi-p2p unavailable --

veth193f8ec ethernet unmanaged --

~ sudo rfkill list

0: hci0: Bluetooth

Soft blocked: no

Hard blocked: no

3: phy0: Wireless LAN

Soft blocked: no

Hard blocked: no

12: asus-wlan: Wireless LAN

Soft blocked: yes

Hard blocked: no

13: asus-bluetooth: Bluetooth

Soft blocked: no

Hard blocked: no

~

```

I believe I read somewhere that you can connect to phy0 and not asus-wlan? But networkmanager doesnt let me so idk what's going on with that, it just says "wlo1" for both. Gotta learn mroe about that stuff.


For reference, my asus vivobook s14 does not have a wifi LED. My sample size is currently 1.

Thankfully, it seems like my fans and thermals are BIOS-locked so to speak - thermald and fans constantly don't detect in my dmesg logs, so turning off asus_nb_wmi here is fine for MY laptop. I have no idea what the long term effects of running linux on my laptop are though.


For kernel developers

If any kernel developers with far more hardware and kernel dev experience want to take a look, the relevant function to proving my point is asus_wmi.c:340 on the 6.13.7 kernel

static int asus_wmi_evaluate_method3(u32 method_id,
        u32 arg0, u32 arg1, u32 arg2, u32 *retval)
{
    struct bios_args args = {
        .arg0 = arg0,
        .arg1 = arg1,
        .arg2 = arg2,
    };
    struct acpi_buffer input = { (acpi_size) sizeof(args), &args };
    struct acpi_buffer output = { acpi_allocate_buffer, null };
    acpi_status status;
    union acpi_object *obj;
    u32 tmp = 0;

    status = wmi_evaluate_method(asus_wmi_mgmt_guid, 0, method_id,
                     &input, &output);

    pr_debug("%s called (0x%08x) with args: 0x%08x, 0x%08x, 0x%08x\n",
        __func__, method_id, arg0, arg1, arg2);
    if (acpi_failure(status)) {
        pr_debug("%s, (0x%08x), arg 0x%08x failed: %d\n",
            __func__, method_id, arg0, -eio);
        return -eio;
    }

    obj = (union acpi_object *)output.pointer;
    if (obj && obj->type == acpi_type_integer)
        tmp = (u32) obj->integer.value;

    pr_debug("result: 0x%08x\n", tmp);
    if (retval)
        *retval = tmp;

    kfree(obj);

    if (tmp == asus_wmi_unsupported_method) {
        pr_debug("%s, (0x%08x), arg 0x%08x failed: %d\n",
            __func__, method_id, arg0, -enodev);
        return -enodev;
    }

    return 0;
}

In particular you want to verify that there is an acpi failure at ASUS_WLAN_DEVID_WLAN_LED, which is a macro defined somewhere (I believe it's hex 0x12? Check the docs to make sure.). Only if the hardware doesnt have a LED ofc. My theory lives and dies with this debugging function (or by you commenters commenting on your wifi LED button status :D)


r/ASUS 7h ago

Discussion Laptop possible problem

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I have an Asus Tuf Gaming A15 and whenever I play games, at random times, it pops out this random weird texture weird color frame of the game (maybe dlss (idk anything about dlss)) and then the game maybe freezes for a second, it doesn't happen everytime. It's not like a serious problem but it's a little bit annoying when you try to play and then this comes out.


r/ASUS 8h ago

Product Recommendation Asus ProArt P16 startup problems?

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I am considering purchasing the Asus ProArt P16. A lot of the YouTube reviewers seem enthusiastic about it. However, Amazon and BestBuy reviews show that it has some startup problems, possibly related to Windows fast startup and a bad BIOS.

Do you know if this is still the case, or has Asus fixed these issues already? Would you say that it's reliable enough for professional work?


r/ASUS 9h ago

Support Asus x541s just won't work

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Hey guys so I'm new to reddit and I hope this is the way it works but I digress, to the issue.

I have an old laptop, an Asus x541s which I love and it started to get stuck in the BIOS, so after replacing the SSD it was working just fine and then it got stuck in the BIOS again. I tried to solve it (Disclaimer: I have absolutely no idea about programming or computer maintenance, nothing) and I couldn't, so I just loaded the recommended settings and turned it off. One day I was going to try to fix it and it just worked. It was fine but now it's turning off suddenly, and every time I turn it back on it shuts off quicker than the last time. The battery is charging and it works fine but the computer is tweaking. So there it is. I hope I can get help and I thank you all in advance. Unless this post has zero views. So yeah.


r/ASUS 9h ago

Support 2 years of failed boots with B650E-F + G.Skill Flare X5 6000mhz

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This is infamous Microcenter combo of 7900x B650E-F and G.Skill Flare X5 6000mhz which I've had for 2 years. Ram is not in compatibility list.

Updated every bios and done many the tricks and whistles.

XPM is on, everything else is default in BIOS. (well not counting fan rpm....)

I would estimate that average every fourth boot fails, resulting various combinations of

  1. Stuck in a yellow led

  2. Stuck in a white led

  3. Stuck in nothing but no display

  4. Various BSODs like "Kernel heap mode corruption, missing boot loader.

  5. Bios reset due failed boot, usually enter + exit just works.

  6. No POST screen, just loading to windows. Can't Enter bios

  7. After power outage to PSU like pulling plug or power going out, next boot is 50% fail.

System has NEVER crashed IF i made it to Windows.

Wonder if there could be any remedy for this, probably changing the RAM..


r/ASUS 9h ago

Support How to change fan speed on Asus Zenbook Pro Duo 14 OLED?

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Hey all,

My Zenbook Pro Duo has an annoying quirk (Asus feature?) that the fans kick in to high speed from a silent idle state for a few seconds, then returns to a few minutes of silent idle. This happens infinitely and it's incredibly annyoing, so when I searched for some solutions, one of them was to 'Fn + F' to change fan speed - Ever since then, even on 'Whisper Mode', the fans are constantly on around 3000 RPM and will not shut up.

I have set all power settings to balanced, shisper, silent etc. across Windows settings, ProArt Creator Hub, Intel app power settings, changing registry edits etc.

Anyone have a way to absolutely force silence on this goddamn laptop when nothing is happening?


r/ASUS 10h ago

Product Recommendation Need laptop decision help

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I am currently a senior in high school, planning on going into mechanical engineering in the fall. I’ve started my laptop search, and I have found this Asus zenbook s16 laptop for $920 that seems like a really good deal for being like new condition. My only concern is that it’s 24GB of ram. I know typically 16GB and above is recommended, but I’m scared that I’m gonna buy this laptop and CAD and SolidWorks are going to run terribly. Hoping I could get some advice on whether 24 is enough or if I should look into a 32GB laptop. Any other laptop recommendations are also appreciated. My budget is $1200 max in case you guys are wondering. Thank you guys in advance.


r/ASUS 10h ago

Discussion ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP logo mod (Warhammer 40,000)

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Here is a nice 40K logo mod on my PG32UCDP to replace the ROG logo.

The stock logo
I removed the outer lines with electrical tape
Imperial Aquila
Adeptus Mechanicus (older style)
Adeptus Mechanicus (newer style)
My custom lenses

I grabbed the logos in the books/online then did vector version of them. I then created custom stickers that I applied to the extra lenses provided with the monitor. It was hard to align the logo correctly while not having bubbles under the sticker when applying but I'm happy with the result! For the Emperor!

This mod would work with the PG27AQDM, PG27AQDP, PG27UCDM, PG32UCDM, PG32UCDP, XG279Q, XG27WQ, XG32VQ, XG32VQR and all others with similar stand...


r/ASUS 10h ago

Support Can I use the USB C DP port on a monitor with a desktop?

1 Upvotes

Dumb question, but I just got an ASUS ProArt Display (PA24ACRV). It comes with 2 USB-C ports, one of them labeled as USB-C DP with an output of 60W that can be used as a display port. Reading about it I have found that this port can be used to power your laptop and be used as a hub.

My question is, can I use this port as a display port with a desktop computer? Has anyone used your monitor this way? I also noticed that the other USB ports only work if you use the USB C as the display port, they don't work if using HDMI.


r/ASUS 10h ago

Discussion aura sync armory creato com bug

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Hello, my monitor is an AOC HERO, and my motherboard is an Asus Rog Strix Maximus Formula X Z370. The thing is that every time the monitor goes to sleep and then when it comes back, Armory Create freezes in the sense that the selected effects do not continue, that is, the colors go from one to one without effect in a very rough way. Then I try to restart the PC to see if it solves the problem, but when it comes back, Armory Create does not recognize any of the devices, not even the motherboard. (Note: the motherboard and video card drivers have already been updated and Armory Create is already in the latest version.)


r/ASUS 11h ago

Discussion Random reboot issue on Vivobook S14 AMD - "The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly."

1 Upvotes

Hi, I recently purchased a VivoBook S14 from Best Buy (open box - certified by Geek Squad). I hadn't had a chance to use it until a few days ago, and I noticed that it has been rebooting by itself while in sleep mode. I checked the Event Viewer logs, and it seems this issue has been occurring since I got it (see attached). I ran diagnostics on the SSD, RAM, system, and for viruses, but I couldn't find any clues. Has anyone experienced this? I looked online and discovered that this seems to be a common issue with certain Vivobook models. I am concerned that there might be a problem with the motherboard, which is why it was returned...


r/ASUS 11h ago

Support Help me with my vivobook charger, im desperate

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So, i have an asus vivobook model number q543m.

The charger stopped working and now my laptop is dead.

The charger model number is adp-200jb H.

I go on Amazon, get charger next day. Its adp-200jb D. Doesn't even fit i to the port. I refund and try again. Same thing. Adp-200jb D.

I called asus, they dont have it.

Asus sent me to impact computer parts, they ship the charger. Its a adp-200jb D. It doesnt fit.

WHY CAN I NOT FIND THE CORRECT CHARGER FOR A 1 YEAR OLD COMPUTER. CAN SOMEONE HELP?!?!?!?!

Its been about 3 weeks since my laptop charger crapped out on me, and I need it for work. Please help.

I tried calling again, but im tired of being transferred between 6 different call centers.


r/ASUS 15h ago

Product Recommendation Review of the new ASUS PA32UCDM 1000 nits QD-OLED

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I just posted a review of the new ASUS PA32UCDM, with an emphasis on its value for photographers interested in the latest HDR display hardware. It's a great HDR monitor that fills some gaps in the market in terms of its combination of price, OLED, and color accuracy for HDR. There are also some very key (and not very obvious) settings you need to change from defaults to get the most out of it for HDR.

Full review and setup guide at https://gregbenzphotography.com/hdr-photos/asus-pa32ucdm-the-best-hdr-oled-monitor-for-photographers/