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... correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below 40ºC. • Use this product. • Before turning on the chassis.
... correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below 40ºC. • Use this product. • Before turning on the chassis.
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... you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System...
... you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System...
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...; Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC with your retailer immediately. System package contents Check your A500/AS-D920...
...; Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 Desktop PC with your retailer immediately. System package contents Check your A500/AS-D920...
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... in a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 230V. Use this desktop PC. Setting the switch to 115V. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 1-3 4/12/10 5:52:24 PM Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector.
... in a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 230V. Use this desktop PC. Setting the switch to 115V. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 1-3 4/12/10 5:52:24 PM Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector.
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... Expansion slots Before you can connect peripheral devices to the illustration below for information on how to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2...panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC is equipped with the device or contact your supplier directly for details. 1.3 Connecting to install it. 1-4 A500 AS-D920....
... Expansion slots Before you can connect peripheral devices to the illustration below for information on how to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2...panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS A500/AS-D920 and BA5190 Desktop PC is equipped with the device or contact your supplier directly for details. 1.3 Connecting to install it. 1-4 A500 AS-D920....
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... 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. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52...
... 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. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 3 2-3 4/12/10 5:52...
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... the Adobe Acrobat Reader that you to install. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. ASUS InstAll - Before using the installation wizard. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager where you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the screen to open, view,... and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Tap an item from the ASUS website. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM Marvell RAID Utility Installs the Marvell RAID utility. 2.3.3 Utilities ...
... the Adobe Acrobat Reader that you to install. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming Utility. ASUS InstAll - Before using the installation wizard. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager where you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the screen to open, view,... and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Tap an item from the ASUS website. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 5 2-5 4/12/10 5:52:55 PM Marvell RAID Utility Installs the Marvell RAID utility. 2.3.3 Utilities ...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 2.3.6 ASUS contact information Click Contact to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 7 2-7 4/12/10 5:52:58 PM
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 2.3.6 ASUS contact information Click Contact to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 7 2-7 4/12/10 5:52:58 PM
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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. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 9 2-9 4/12/10 5:53:03 PM
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... opened files list. Click to open or close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe from the Main menu. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 11 2-11 4/12/10 5:53:07 PM Select the item that you to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click...
... opened files list. Click to open or close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe from the Main menu. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 11 2-11 4/12/10 5:53:07 PM Select the item that you to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click...
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Key in your password, then click OK. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. 5. To change your password, then click OK. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 13 2-13 4/12/10 5:53:09 PM To unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6.
Key in your password, then click OK. The device you locked, then click Apply. 2. 5. To change your password, then click OK. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 13 2-13 4/12/10 5:53:09 PM To unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. Key in your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6.
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2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2. To add an application: 1. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you selected is added and its icon appears. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Click Open. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 15 2-15 4/12/10 5:53:11 PM The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu.
2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. 2. To add an application: 1. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. Click Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you selected is added and its icon appears. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open , delete, or rename the corresponding application. Click Open. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 15 2-15 4/12/10 5:53:11 PM The application you want to add to the My Favorites menu.
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... BIOS to replace the system boot logo before using ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. Locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 ...5:53:14 PM Launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. The...
... BIOS to replace the system boot logo before using ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your boot logo. Locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 17 2-17 4/12/10 ...5:53:14 PM Launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Options from the drop-down menu, and then click Next. 3. The...
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... Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to optimize power management. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM Click Run Calibration and wait for a few... the system to detect CPU properties to complete the installation. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. 2.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is enabled on your computer. 2.
... Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to optimize power management. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 19 2-19 4/12/10 5:53:16 PM Click Run Calibration and wait for a few... the system to detect CPU properties to complete the installation. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. 2.6 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is enabled on your computer. 2.
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... the minimum level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 21 2-21 4/12/10 5:53:20 PM Some options in each mode. Advanced settings menu Click Setting from the 6 Engine...
... the minimum level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 21 2-21 4/12/10 5:53:20 PM Some options in each mode. Advanced settings menu Click Setting from the 6 Engine...
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... Gate supports installation on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Select your computer: 1. The InstallShield Wizard for the exact location of the onboard SATA... ports. • Ensure that you power on the computer. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate ...
... Gate supports installation on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 23 2-23 4/12/10 5:53:24 PM Select your computer: 1. The InstallShield Wizard for the exact location of the onboard SATA... ports. • Ensure that you power on the computer. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate ...
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... Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file When you are using ASUS Express Gate for quick access to close. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 25 2-25 4/12/10 5:53:30 PM It supports file downloading to auto-hide and dock... view PDF files from the splash screen, a first-time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives.
... Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file When you are using ASUS Express Gate for quick access to close. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 25 2-25 4/12/10 5:53:30 PM It supports file downloading to auto-hide and dock... view PDF files from the splash screen, a first-time wizard will appear and guide you through basic Express Gate configurations including language, date, and time. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives.
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... the xDSL/cable dial-up settings. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected to your DSL/ cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 27 2-27 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in...
... the xDSL/cable dial-up settings. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected to your DSL/ cable modem, enable all the LAN ports. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 27 2-27 4/12/10 5:53:32 PM In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in...
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...software, then follow the onscreen instructions to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. Refer 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 select and ...update BIOS. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program...
...software, then follow the onscreen instructions to 4.7.2 Express Gate for details. Refer 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 select and ...update BIOS. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 29 2-29 4/12/10 5:53:38 PM Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup To enter the motherboard BIOS Setup program...
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... a teaming set . Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Realtek Teaming and VLAN Utility > Realtek Teaming and VLAN Utility. 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 31 2-31 4/12/10 5:53:41 PM Select the teaming set in the right column, and then click Remove. Launch...
... a teaming set . Launch the Realtek VLAN & Teaming Utility by clicking Start > All Programs > Realtek Teaming and VLAN Utility > Realtek Teaming and VLAN Utility. 2. ASUS A500/AS-D920, BA5190 A500 AS-D920.indb 31 2-31 4/12/10 5:53:41 PM Select the teaming set in the right column, and then click Remove. Launch...