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...Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen,...
...Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen,...
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... mouse 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-4 Chapter 2 Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10...
... mouse 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-4 Chapter 2 Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10...
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... comes with the system package. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. A500 AS-D920.indb 9 ix 4/12/10 5:52:12 PM About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:... Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels.
... comes with the system package. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. A500 AS-D920.indb 9 ix 4/12/10 5:52:12 PM About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:... Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels.
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...:18 PM DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your A500/AS-D920, BA5190 system package for the exact specifications... in the system package. Storage card reader 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. ...
...:18 PM DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your A500/AS-D920, BA5190 system package for the exact specifications... in the system package. Storage card reader 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. ...
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Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. Getting started A500 AS-D920.indb 1 4/12/10 5:52:49 PM
Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. Getting started A500 AS-D920.indb 1 4/12/10 5:52:49 PM
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... your hardware. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically ...detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. Power button Power button A500/AS-D920 BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM When you want to install the drivers that ...
... your hardware. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically ...detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. Power button Power button A500/AS-D920 BA5190 2-2 A500 AS-D920.indb 2 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:52:52 PM When you want to install the drivers that ...
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...ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support... DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
...ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52:53 PM Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support... DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
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... Manager where you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the screen to install. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM ASUS Update Allows you can launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The ...utilities for this desktop PC using the ASUS Update, ensure that you have an Internet connection to connect to the ASUS website. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that the system supports. Before using the installation wizard. Tap...
... Manager where you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the screen to install. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM ASUS Update Allows you can launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The ...utilities for this desktop PC using the ASUS Update, ensure that you have an Internet connection to connect to the ASUS website. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that the system supports. Before using the installation wizard. Tap...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 A500 AS-D920.indb 8 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:00 PM
Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 A500 AS-D920.indb 8 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:00 PM
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ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 9 2-9 4/12/10 5:53:03 PM Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 9 2-9 4/12/10 5:53:03 PM Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
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...Manager. 3. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. To launch AI ...Manager from the Quick Bar to show the corresponding menu. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI...
...Manager. 3. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. To launch AI ...Manager from the Quick Bar to show the corresponding menu. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI...
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 A500 AS-D920.indb 16 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:13 PM
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 A500 AS-D920.indb 16 Chapter 2: Getting started 4/12/10 5:53:13 PM
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... create your original BIOS file or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. Check Launch MyLogo to replace the system boot logo before using ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. ASUS MyLogo 2 is the image that contains the image you intend to use ...a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 5:53:14 PM The boot logo is automatically installed when you to [Enabled] before flashing ...
... create your original BIOS file or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. Check Launch MyLogo to replace the system boot logo before using ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo 2 window appears. 6. ASUS MyLogo 2 is the image that contains the image you intend to use ...a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 5:53:14 PM The boot logo is automatically installed when you to [Enabled] before flashing ...
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...different computing needs. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The ... allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete the installation. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient...
...different computing needs. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The ... allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete the installation. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient...
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...for Express Gate appears. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for a better performance of 1024 x 768 ... for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure that gives you can instantly surf the Internet, use . • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and flash drives with at www. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an instant-on environment that...
...for Express Gate appears. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for a better performance of 1024 x 768 ... for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure that gives you can instantly surf the Internet, use . • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and flash drives with at www. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an instant-on environment that...
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... Express Gate settings. It supports file downloading to close. Launches the Online Games. The indicator under an application icon indicates that the application is running. If an application stops responding, right-click its icon then select Close to force it to USB drives only. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb...
... Express Gate settings. It supports file downloading to close. Launches the Online Games. The indicator under an application icon indicates that the application is running. If an application stops responding, right-click its icon then select Close to force it to USB drives only. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb...
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...of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the network name of the wireless access point in the username and password for your account. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 27 2-27 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM Key in the SSID field. • LAN settings If you .... If Security is enabled on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from a DHCP server, skip this step. • WiFi settings (if supported) If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem, click Setup to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. • xDSL /...
...of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the network name of the wireless access point in the username and password for your account. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 27 2-27 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM Key in the SSID field. • LAN settings If you .... If Security is enabled on the wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from a DHCP server, skip this step. • WiFi settings (if supported) If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem, click Setup to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. • xDSL /...
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... onboard SATA ports only. JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG formats are NOT supported. A confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to use the Online Games feature. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are supported. Restoring to factory settings To restore Express Gate to the online Help for...
... onboard SATA ports only. JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG formats are NOT supported. A confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to use the Online Games feature. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are supported. Restoring to factory settings To restore Express Gate to the online Help for...
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...the Tools menu to complete the repair. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds]... [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM Refer to select... and update BIOS. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST. This utility supports...
...the Tools menu to complete the repair. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds]... [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM Refer to select... and update BIOS. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program, click Exit on the splash screen and then hold down during POST. This utility supports...
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...box. Enter a name for the teaming in Windows® XP: 1. The speed of transmission is subject to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Realtek > Teaming Utility > Teaming Utility. 2....or status even with Teaming enabled. 2.8 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to be grouped as one single connection, providing benefits such as bandwidth increase, load...
...box. Enter a name for the teaming in Windows® XP: 1. The speed of transmission is subject to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Launch the Realtek Teaming Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Realtek > Teaming Utility > Teaming Utility. 2....or status even with Teaming enabled. 2.8 Realtek Teaming Utility This motherboard features two Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers and supports Teaming function, which allows two single connections to be grouped as one single connection, providing benefits such as bandwidth increase, load...