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... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners...
... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners...
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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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... interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio...
... interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio...
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... is intended for the devices are unplugged before you add or remove a device to or from the system. • If the power supply is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by yourself. Ensure that all the power cables from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Use of this product in a location where it by...
... is intended for the devices are unplugged before you add or remove a device to or from the system. • If the power supply is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by yourself. Ensure that all the power cables from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Use of this product in a location where it by...
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... precautions Before using this product, ensure that you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you unplugged the system from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning...
... precautions Before using this product, ensure that you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the power source. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. • Before you unplugged the system from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning...
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... before you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the power source when it may cause an explosion hazard. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you remove or replace the system cover. • Unplug this product from the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. viii otherwise, it is left unused for a long period of the ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter...
... before you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the power source when it may cause an explosion hazard. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you remove or replace the system cover. • Unplug this product from the Support DVD. Put on the front and rear panels. 2. viii otherwise, it is left unused for a long period of the ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter...
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Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. 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. LAN cable 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. They...
Cables • Power cord x1 3. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. 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. LAN cable 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. They...
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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 BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 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 BM5295 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 BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 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 BM5295 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 BM5395 • 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 BM5395 • 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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... is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. Setting the switch to enable or disable the Intel® Management Engine (ME) function. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to...
... is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. Setting the switch to enable or disable the Intel® Management Engine (ME) function. Voltage selector The system's power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to...
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... Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 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 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. 1.3 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel...
... Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 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 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. 1.3 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel...
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.... Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button BM5395 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. When you want to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your system Press the Power button to power...
.... Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button BM5395 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. When you want to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your system Press the Power button to power...
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... NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-3 Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Click an 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.
... NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-3 Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. Click an 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.
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... you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. Visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com for your computer. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. Visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com for your computer. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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... the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Quick Bar 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 Information icon from the Windows® desktop. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your...
... the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Quick Bar 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 Information icon from the Windows® desktop. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your...
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AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 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. 3. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-11 To lock a device: 1.
AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 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. 3. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-11 To lock a device: 1.
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ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15 2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed.
ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15 2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed.
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... a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files to a USB flash disk or to confirm. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to install a new system. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Select where to a suitable display resolution. The recovery process starts. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files to a USB flash disk or to confirm. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to install a new system. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Select where to a suitable display resolution. The recovery process starts. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Then follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. Press Next to install a new system. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. If you to recover now, click Finish. Turn on the screen. 6. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option...
... Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Then follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as the boot device then press Enter. Press Next to install a new system. Recover Windows to complete the system configurations. If you to recover now, click Finish. Turn on the screen. 6. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option...
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... ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Select this option and click Yes. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Select where to enter the Please select boot device menu. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...
... ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Select this option and click Yes. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Select where to enter the Please select boot device menu. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive...