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... been used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to fix it by...
... been used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to fix it by...
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... the power source when it may cause an explosion hazard. About 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 the system package. The chapter lists the system features..., including introduction on a pair of the ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it is organized This guide contains the ...
... the power source when it may cause an explosion hazard. About 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 the system package. The chapter lists the system features..., including introduction on a pair of the ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it is organized This guide contains the ...
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... drive (ODD) 2. Power strip 5. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. LAN cable 4. Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. System package contents Check your... your system package for the exact specifications. Memory card reader 3. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Optional items 1. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. They are...
... drive (ODD) 2. Power strip 5. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. LAN cable 4. Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. System package contents Check your... your system package for the exact specifications. Memory card reader 3. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Optional items 1. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. They are...
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. System introduction The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels.
Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. System introduction The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels.
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... COM VGA USB Line Out Microphone Line In LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse Parallel RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5642/MD200, BM5242, BM5342 ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 1-5 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 the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2...
... COM VGA USB Line Out Microphone Line In LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse Parallel RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5642/MD200, BM5242, BM5342 ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 1-5 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 the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2...
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...works properly, install the drivers included 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 When you want to power up the system. Refer... drivers according to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to restart the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the following sections. • To...
...works properly, install the drivers included 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 When you want to power up the system. Refer... drivers according to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to restart the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in the following sections. • To...
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Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. 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 Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. 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 Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-5 Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe... 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to install.
... watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-5 Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe... 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to install.
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...only the partition you selected, allows you to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. Check I accept from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Click Yes to recover. Turn on other... If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it on your system. Restart the system and press when the...
...only the partition you selected, allows you to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. Check I accept from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". Click Yes to recover. Turn on other... If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it on your system. Restart the system and press when the...
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... first partition, allows you want to complete the system configurations. Recover Windows to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. You can back up 40%. Insert the ... press Enter. After it on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-17 Turn on the screen. 6. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Recover Windows to recover the...
... first partition, allows you want to complete the system configurations. Recover Windows to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. You can back up 40%. Insert the ... press Enter. After it on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-17 Turn on the screen. 6. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Recover Windows to recover the...
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... partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started DO NOT use it on your hard disk drive and creates a new system...This option deletes all partitions from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Recover system to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select a partition and click NEXT. Tick I accept then click Next...
... partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started DO NOT use it on your hard disk drive and creates a new system...This option deletes all partitions from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Recover system to keep other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Select a partition and click NEXT. Tick I accept then click Next...