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... SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. All Rights Reserved. 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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. Products...
... SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. All Rights Reserved. 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. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. Products...
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... contents 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 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS contact information 2-6 2.3.6 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 2-9 2.4.4 Main...
... contents 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 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS contact information 2-6 2.3.6 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 2-9 2.4.4 Main...
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...interference in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested...
...interference in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested...
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...; If the power supply is protected by U.S. vi Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any air inlet/outlet on a flat and stable surface. • When using the product, ensure that comes with an ambient temperature from connectors, slots, sockets, and...
...; If the power supply is protected by U.S. vi Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any air inlet/outlet on a flat and stable surface. • When using the product, ensure that comes with an ambient temperature from connectors, slots, sockets, and...
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... power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. vii Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight. • Do not place this product has been used batteries according to fix it may become very warm and hot. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots...
... power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. vii Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight. • Do not place this product has been used batteries according to fix it may become very warm and hot. If you unplugged the system from connectors, slots...
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... guide is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you replace the battery with the system package. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2. The chapter lists...
... guide is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you replace the battery with the system package. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2. The chapter lists...
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...; Mouse pad x1 4. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Power strip 5. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Memory card reader 3. They are not included in the system package. Cables • Power cord x1 3. LAN cable 4. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Optional items 1. System package contents Check your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. ASUS Desktop...
...; Mouse pad x1 4. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Power strip 5. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Memory card reader 3. They are not included in the system package. Cables • Power cord x1 3. LAN cable 4. Recovery DVD • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Optional items 1. System package contents Check your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. ASUS Desktop...
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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 BM5670/MD300 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5270/SD300 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 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 BM5670/MD300 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5270/SD300 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
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... HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM5270 • 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 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Power switch 1 x VGA...
... HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM5270 • 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 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Power switch 1 x VGA...
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... in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Use this product. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector 15 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5270/SD300 DO NOT block the air vents...
... in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Use this product. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector 15 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5270/SD300 DO NOT block the air vents...
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... a number of ports at the rear panel or front panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system. USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In Power connector PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5670/MD300, BM5270 ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 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...
... a number of ports at the rear panel or front panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system. USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In Power connector PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5670/MD300, BM5270 ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 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...
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... the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems...
... the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive...
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... Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. 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. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros® AR8121 LAN driver. IOI SmartMedia Driver Installs the IOI SmartMedia driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started...
... Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. 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. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® Chipset Inf Update Program. Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros® AR8121 LAN driver. IOI SmartMedia Driver Installs the IOI SmartMedia driver. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started...
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... so you to install. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-5 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros® Ethernet utility. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound.
... so you to install. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-5 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros® Ethernet utility. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound.
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... to run the DVD. 2. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... to run the DVD. 2. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on your computer. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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To lock a device: 1. 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 password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-11 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 data.
To lock a device: 1. 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 password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. ASUS BM5670/MD300, BP5270/SD300, BM5270 2-11 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 data.
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... restarts. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Select the optical drive as drive "C". 4. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy 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 hard disk and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... restarts. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Select the optical drive as drive "C". 4. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy 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 hard disk and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... second partition. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Then follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD: This option deletes all partitions from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Press Next to install a new system. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. The process percentage is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. ASUS BM5670/MD300...
... second partition. 5. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Then follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD: This option deletes all partitions from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Press Next to install a new system. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. The process percentage is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. ASUS BM5670/MD300...
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... Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your ASUS Desktop PC. Press Enter and then press any key to complete the recovery process. 6. Select where to eject the disc from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Click OK on the confirmation message to install a new...
... Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your ASUS Desktop PC. Press Enter and then press any key to complete the recovery process. 6. Select where to eject the disc from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Click OK on the confirmation message to install a new...