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... Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"...ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service...
... Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"...ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service...
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... x System 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 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...
... x System 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 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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...Restriction of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the ...void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject ...
...Restriction of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the ...void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject ...
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... the power supply is prohibited. If possible, disconnect all the power cables for home and other intellectual property rights. Ensure that you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Place this product in environments with an ambient temperature from 5ºC ~ 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with...
... the power supply is prohibited. If possible, disconnect all the power cables for home and other intellectual property rights. Ensure that you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Place this product in environments with an ambient temperature from 5ºC ~ 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with...
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...;ßen Austausch der Batterie. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Do not insert any damage, contact your retailer. Dispose of used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Always provide proper ventilation for this product in a location where it may receive...
...;ßen Austausch der Batterie. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Do not insert any damage, contact your retailer. Dispose of used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Always provide proper ventilation for this product in a location where it may receive...
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... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; • 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 the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover. •...
... helps you replace the battery with a correct type; • 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 the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover. •...
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.... Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. 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. 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. Memory card reader 3.
.... Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. 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. 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. Memory card reader 3.
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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 BM5668/MD600 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5268/SD600 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 BM5268 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 BM5668/MD600 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5268/SD600 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 BM5268 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 BM5368 • 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 BM5368 • 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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... 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. Use this product. Setting the switch to 230V. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x COM port 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 15 1 x Power connector BP5268/SD600 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. If the...
... 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. Use this product. Setting the switch to 230V. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x COM port 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 15 1 x Power connector BP5268/SD600 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. If the...
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... 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 panel. 1.3 Connecting to the system. P/S2 Keyboard USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In Power connector PS/2 Mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5668/MD600, BM5268, BM5368 ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 1-5 Connect the USB mouse to a USB port...
... 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 panel. 1.3 Connecting to the system. P/S2 Keyboard USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In Power connector PS/2 Mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5668/MD600, BM5268, BM5368 ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 1-5 Connect the USB mouse to a USB port...
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... desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Install drivers according to power up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to restart the system. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start...
... desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Install drivers according to power up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to restart the system. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start...
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... 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. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS BM5668/MD600...
... 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. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS BM5668/MD600...
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... update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. Local Manageability Service Installs local manageability service. Intel TPM Driver Installs the Intel® TPM driver. Management Engine Interface Installs the management engine interface. IOI SmartMedia Driver Installs IOI SmartMedia driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 LAN...
... update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. Local Manageability Service Installs local manageability service. Intel TPM Driver Installs the Intel® TPM driver. Management Engine Interface Installs the management engine interface. IOI SmartMedia Driver Installs IOI SmartMedia driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 LAN...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider(ISP). Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c IS A multimedia technology that the system supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS BM5668/MD600...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider(ISP). Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c IS A multimedia technology that the system supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS BM5668/MD600...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to show the corresponding menu. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 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 run the DVD. 2. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and...
Follow the onscreen instructions to show the corresponding menu. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 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 run the DVD. 2. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and...
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ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 2-11 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. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. To lock a device: 1.
ASUS BM5668/MD600, BP5268/SD600, BM5268, BM5368 2-11 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. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. To lock a device: 1.
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... to a USB flash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as the boot device. 3. The recovery process starts. 7. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. DO NOT use it to its system configurations. Click Next to confirm. The system restarts. 8 . Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to complete...
... to a USB flash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as the boot device. 3. The recovery process starts. 7. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. DO NOT use it to its system configurations. Click Next to confirm. The system restarts. 8 . Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to complete...
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... partition as the boot device then press Enter. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. Select where to continue. 4. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". After it on your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. DO NOT use it restarts, follow steps 3-6 below. 3. ASUS BM5668...
... partition as the boot device then press Enter. The new system is installed in the second partition. 5. Select where to continue. 4. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". After it on your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. DO NOT use it restarts, follow steps 3-6 below. 3. ASUS BM5668...
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... to install a new system. Follow the onscreen instructions to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. Click OK on the confirmation message to complete the recovery process. 6. DO NOT use it on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. When the ASUS logo appears, press to continue. 3. Press Enter and then press any key to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Turn...
... to install a new system. Follow the onscreen instructions to eject the disc from your ASUS Desktop PC. Click OK on the confirmation message to complete the recovery process. 6. DO NOT use it on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. When the ASUS logo appears, press to continue. 3. Press Enter and then press any key to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS 1. Turn...