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.... 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number...
.... 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 ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number...
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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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... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Canadian Department of...
... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this unit not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. Canadian Department of...
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... you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you use BM5675/MD500, BM5275, and BM5375 in environments with an ambient temperature below 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualified service technician...
... you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you use BM5675/MD500, BM5275, and BM5375 in environments with an ambient temperature below 35ºC. • If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualified service technician...
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... CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using this product, ensure that you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Always provide proper ventilation for a long time, avoid direct contact with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr...
... CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using this product, ensure that you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Always provide proper ventilation for a long time, avoid direct contact with the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr...
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... that comes with a correct type; viii Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you remove or replace the system cover. • Unplug this product...
... that comes with a correct type; viii Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you remove or replace the system cover. • Unplug this product...
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... missing, contact your system package for the exact specifications. Optional items 1. LAN cable 4. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Memory card reader 3. They are not included in the system package. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2.
... missing, contact your system package for the exact specifications. Optional items 1. LAN cable 4. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Memory card reader 3. They are not included in the system package. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Cables • Power cord x1 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2.
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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 BM5675/MD500 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5275/SD500 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 BM5275 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 BM5675/MD500 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5275/SD500 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 BM5275 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
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... 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 BM5375 • 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 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Power switch...
... 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 BM5375 • 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 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Power switch...
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... a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 115V. Setting 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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port Air vents 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 115 1 x Power connector BP5275/SD500 DO NOT block the air vents on the...
... a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 115V. Setting 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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port Air vents 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 115 1 x Power connector BP5275/SD500 DO NOT block the air vents on the...
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.../2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Power connector USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5675/MD500, BM5275, BM5375 ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 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 other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel...
.../2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Power connector USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5675/MD500, BM5275, BM5375 ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 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 other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel...
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USB DVI-D Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Microphone Expansion slots BP5275/SD500 115 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA USB RJ-45 Center/ Subwoofer Line In Power connector Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
USB DVI-D Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Microphone Expansion slots BP5275/SD500 115 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA USB RJ-45 Center/ Subwoofer Line In Power connector Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
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... to the instructions in audio and graphics chips and attempts to your OS documentation for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems...
... to the instructions in audio and graphics chips and attempts to your OS documentation for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to power up the system. 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems...
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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 change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all...
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 change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all...
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.... 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to install. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-5 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. Tap an item from the screen to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
.... 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to install. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-5 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the utilities for updates. Tap an item from the screen to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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... can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275...
... can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275...
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AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. To lock a device: 1. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-11 If you to set passwords 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. 3.
AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. Key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. To lock a device: 1. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-11 If you to set passwords 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. 3.
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... system restarts. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Select where to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. Recovery system to recover. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files to a USB flash disk or to install a new system. Click Yes to confirm. 5. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Click Next to...
... system restarts. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Select where to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. Recovery system to recover. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files to a USB flash disk or to install a new system. Click Yes to confirm. 5. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. Click Next to...
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... option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. The system restarts. The process percentage is for updates. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Recover Windows to recover the system from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. The new system is installed...
... option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is displayed on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. The system restarts. The process percentage is for updates. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Recover Windows to recover the system from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. The new system is installed...
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... enter the Please select boot device menu. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. When the ASUS logo appears, press to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to continue. 3. Select this option and click Yes. 4. Press Enter and then press any key to install a new system. Recover system to eject the disc from the optical drive...
... enter the Please select boot device menu. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. When the ASUS logo appears, press to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to continue. 3. Select this option and click Yes. 4. Press Enter and then press any key to install a new system. Recover system to eject the disc from the optical drive...