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... incorrectly replaced. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you add or remove a peripheral device to the product. • Before using the ASUS Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of IC as they may become very warm and hot. Replace only with...
... incorrectly replaced. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you add or remove a peripheral device to the product. • Before using the ASUS Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of IC as they may become very warm and hot. Replace only with...
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... system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels. 2. • Do not service this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. otherwise, it is elaborately designed to use the... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; About this product yourself. • Though the system casing is left unused for a long period of the ASUS Desktop PC.
... system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels. 2. • Do not service this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. otherwise, it is elaborately designed to use the... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; About this product yourself. • Though the system casing is left unused for a long period of the ASUS Desktop PC.
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... 2. Power strip 5. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Memory card reader...
... 2. Power strip 5. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Memory card reader...
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System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels.
System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels.
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...or front panel. Connect the USB mouse 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 and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to a USB port either at the ...rear panel or the USB keyboard to the system. 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. PS/2 keyboard COM VGA USB Line Out Microphone Line In LINE IN LINE OUT...
...or front panel. Connect the USB mouse 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 and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to a USB port either at the ...rear panel or the USB keyboard to the system. 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. PS/2 keyboard COM VGA USB Line Out Microphone Line In LINE IN LINE OUT...
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... built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5642/MD200 BP5242/SD100 Power button BM5242 2-2 Power button BM5342 Chapter 2: Getting started Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to... OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics chips and attempts to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS).
... built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5642/MD200 BP5242/SD100 Power button BM5242 2-2 Power button BM5342 Chapter 2: Getting started Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to... OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics chips and attempts to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS).
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Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started ASUS InstAll Installs all of the drivers for your desktop PC. Realtek RTL8111/8112 LAN Controller Installs the Realtek® RTL8111/8112 LAN driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA® audio driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started ASUS InstAll Installs all of the drivers for your desktop PC. Realtek RTL8111/8112 LAN Controller Installs the Realtek® RTL8111/8112 LAN driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA® audio driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment...
... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment...
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...all partitions from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. 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 Check I accept from your system. Click Next to confirm. A confirmation screen... network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it to recover. A list displays the contents you are : Recover system to a partition This...
...all partitions from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. 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 Check I accept from your system. Click Next to confirm. A confirmation screen... network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it to recover. A list displays the contents you are : Recover system to a partition This...
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2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-17 Select where to continue. 4. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. DO NOT use it ...to recover the system from your system and press when the ASUS logo appears. 2. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to install a new system. The process percentage is for updates. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is displayed on the screen. 6. Options are:...
2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-17 Select where to continue. 4. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. DO NOT use it ...to recover the system from your system and press when the ASUS logo appears. 2. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to install a new system. The process percentage is for updates. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is displayed on the screen. 6. Options are:...
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... Tick I accept then click Next. 5. DO NOT use it on the confirmation message 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." Select where to..., Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. If you to continue. 3. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select a partition and click NEXT. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Then follow steps 3-6 below. 2. Click OK on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive...
... Tick I accept then click Next. 5. DO NOT use it on the confirmation message 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." Select where to..., Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. If you to continue. 3. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select a partition and click NEXT. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Then follow steps 3-6 below. 2. Click OK on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive...