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... AM or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE...
... AM or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE...
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... introduction 1.1 Front panel 1-2 1.2 Rear panel 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the 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 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar...
... introduction 1.1 Front panel 1-2 1.2 Rear panel 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the 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 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar...
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...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ...installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ...installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
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... the power supply is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. • If you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. patents...
... the power supply is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. • If you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. patents...
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...228;hnljchen Typ. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry... battery is incorrectly replaced. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 vii 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you add or remove a peripheral device to the manufacturer's instructions. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using...
...228;hnljchen Typ. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry... battery is incorrectly replaced. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 vii 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you add or remove a peripheral device to the manufacturer's instructions. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using...
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... helps you use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with the correct voltage as instructed by yourself. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. • If the power supply is broken, do not overload power outlets and extension cords. • Warning: Ensure that you remove or replace the system cover. •...
... helps you use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with the correct voltage as instructed by yourself. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. • If the power supply is broken, do not overload power outlets and extension cords. • Warning: Ensure that you remove or replace the system cover. •...
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... package. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optional items 1. LAN cable 4. Memory card reader 3. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged...
... package. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optional items 1. LAN cable 4. Memory card reader 3. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged...
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... include an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power LED Power button HDD LED BM2230 BM2330 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED...
... include an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power LED Power button HDD LED BM2230 BM2330 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED...
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... 200-240V, set the switch to the voltage supply in your area. Setting the switch to conveniently connect devices. 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x USB Keyboard ports 1x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Power switch Air vents 1 x COM port Air vents 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots Side cover lock Expansion slot lock Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Use this product. 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you...
... 200-240V, set the switch to the voltage supply in your area. Setting the switch to conveniently connect devices. 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x USB Keyboard ports 1x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Power switch Air vents 1 x COM port Air vents 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots Side cover lock Expansion slot lock Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Use this product. 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you...
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... USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with a number of ports at the rear panel or front panel. Power connector USB PS/2 Keyboard DVI USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Line Out Line In VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots Before you can connect peripheral devices to other peripheral devices The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop...
... USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with a number of ports at the rear panel or front panel. Power connector USB PS/2 Keyboard DVI USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Line Out Line In VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots Before you can connect peripheral devices to other peripheral devices The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop...
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... only. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your hardware. Power button BM2230 BM2330 Power button Power button 2-2 E5326_BM2230...
... only. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your hardware. Power button BM2230 BM2330 Power button Power button 2-2 E5326_BM2230...
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... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to run the DVD. 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD...
... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to run the DVD. 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD...
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... to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2-5 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to install. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2-5 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to install. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to make an AHCI/RAID driver disk. 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. 2-6 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2/9/10 9:27:48 AM 2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
The user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to make an AHCI/RAID driver disk. 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. 2-6 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2/9/10 9:27:48 AM 2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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... Windows® desktop. If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager...
... Windows® desktop. If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager...
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AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your data. To lock a device: 1. Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 11 2-11 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. If you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5.
AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your data. To lock a device: 1. Select the device you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 11 2-11 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM Key in a password consisting of up to lock, then click Apply. If you want to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Click OK. 5.
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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. 2-14 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
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. 2-14 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
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... Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Recovery system to its system configurations. Select the optical drive as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS: 1. A confirmation screen pops up. Click Yes to confirm. 5. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Check I accept from your data files to a USB flash disk...
... Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Recovery system to its system configurations. Select the optical drive as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS: 1. A confirmation screen pops up. Click Yes to confirm. 5. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Check I accept from your data files to a USB flash disk...
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... Recovery DVD is installed in the second partition. 5. Select the optical drive as drive "C". After it on the screen. 6. Select where to continue. 4. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option deletes only the first partition, allows you to recover now, click Finish. You can back up 40%. The process percentage is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter...
... Recovery DVD is installed in the second partition. 5. Select the optical drive as drive "C". After it on the screen. 6. Select where to continue. 4. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option deletes only the first partition, allows you to recover now, click Finish. You can back up 40%. The process percentage is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter...
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... onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 17 2-17 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM Click OK on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. When the ASUS logo appears, press to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. Turn on the confirmation message to enter the Please select boot device menu. Select where to install a new system...
... onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 17 2-17 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM Click OK on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. When the ASUS logo appears, press to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. Turn on the confirmation message to enter the Please select boot device menu. Select where to install a new system...