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... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or...
... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or...
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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 1-5 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-5 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 1-5 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-5 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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... regulations. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet on , the user is required to assure compliance with the limits for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged...
... regulations. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet on , the user is required to assure compliance with the limits for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged...
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.... • When adding or removing any air inlet/outlet on a flat and stable surface. • When using the product, ensure that all the power cables for home and other intellectual property rights. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the system. • If the power supply is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is broken...
.... • When adding or removing any air inlet/outlet on a flat and stable surface. • When using the product, ensure that all the power cables for home and other intellectual property rights. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the system. • If the power supply is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is broken...
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... not block the air vents on the system, check if all cables are correctly connected. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from the power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. If you add or remove a peripheral device to the manufacturer's instructions. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you detect...
... not block the air vents on the system, check if all cables are correctly connected. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from the power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. If you add or remove a peripheral device to the manufacturer's instructions. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you detect...
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... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from...
... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from...
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DVD • Support DVD x1 5. LAN cable 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the exact specifications. Optional items 1. Memory card reader 3. They are...
DVD • Support DVD x1 5. LAN cable 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the exact specifications. Optional items 1. Memory card reader 3. They are...
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1.1 Front panel 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button HDD LED BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 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 BM5295 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Front panel 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button HDD LED BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 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 BM5295 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
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...drive bays Power button HDD LED 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 BM5395 • The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5 inch drive bay is for a 3.5 inch hard disk drive / memory card reader. • The memory card reader is for Secure Digital™ / MultimediaCard / Memory Stick® / CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ / SmartMedia® memory cards. 1.2 Rear panel 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
...drive bays Power button HDD LED 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 BM5395 • The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5 inch drive bay is for a 3.5 inch hard disk drive / memory card reader. • The memory card reader is for Secure Digital™ / MultimediaCard / Memory Stick® / CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ / SmartMedia® memory cards. 1.2 Rear panel 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
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... your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. Setting the switch to enable or disable the Intel® Management Engine (ME) function. If the voltage supply in your area. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to 115V in...
... your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. Setting the switch to enable or disable the Intel® Management Engine (ME) function. If the voltage supply in your area. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to 115V in...
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... LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 1-5 1.3 Connecting to the system. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear 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 Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel or front...
... LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 1-5 1.3 Connecting to the system. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear 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 Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel or front...
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... instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics chips and attempts to power up the system. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button...
... instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics chips and attempts to power up the system. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button...
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... enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 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 run the DVD. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295...
... enabled on your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 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 run the DVD. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295...
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ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all of your desktop PC. Visit the Microsoft website at www...
ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. ASUS InstAll Installs all of your desktop PC. Visit the Microsoft website at www...
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.../Restore Minimize ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-9 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS...
.../Restore Minimize ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-9 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS...
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Click OK. To lock a device: 1. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Key in a password consisting of up 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. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-11
Click OK. To lock a device: 1. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Key in a password consisting of up 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. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-11
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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. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15
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. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15
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... Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. A confirmation screen pops up. Click Yes to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive...
... Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. A confirmation screen pops up. Click Yes to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive...
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... 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your data in the first partition. The process percentage is for updates. If you want to recover now, click Finish. Select the optical drive as the boot device then press Enter. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. After it on your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears...
... 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your data in the first partition. The process percentage is for updates. If you want to recover now, click Finish. Select the optical drive as the boot device then press Enter. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. After it on your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears...
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... the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started If you to recover the system from your ASUS Desktop PC. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as drive "C." Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Click OK on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Select this option and click...
... the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started If you to recover the system from your ASUS Desktop PC. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as drive "C." Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Click OK on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Select this option and click...