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...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). E8100 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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 infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES...
...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). E8100 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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 infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES...
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... this guide 9 Where to find more information 9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 23 Turning your computer ON/OFF 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 29 Using Windows® 7 desktop 30 ...Managing your files and folders 32 Restoring your system settings 34 Protecting your computer 35 Getting Windows® Help and Support 36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 37 Using the Windows®...
... this guide 9 Where to find more information 9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 23 Turning your computer ON/OFF 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 29 Using Windows® 7 desktop 30 ...Managing your files and folders 32 Restoring your system settings 34 Protecting your computer 35 Getting Windows® Help and Support 36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 37 Using the Windows®...
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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
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... button. Microphone port (pink). Power LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 8. This port connects to reboot your computer. 10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. Headphone port (lime). USB 2.0 ports. Reset button. HDD LED. USB 3.0 ports. This ... data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your USB 3.0 devices. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. 7. ENGLISH BM6AE(MD780) front panel 10 9 8 1 2 3 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 4 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 5 6...
... button. Microphone port (pink). Power LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 8. This port connects to reboot your computer. 10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. Headphone port (lime). USB 2.0 ports. Reset button. HDD LED. USB 3.0 ports. This ... data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your USB 3.0 devices. 6. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. 7. ENGLISH BM6AE(MD780) front panel 10 9 8 1 2 3 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 4 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 5 6...
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...;�ir��v�e�n�t�s�. This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Serial port (optional). Pad lock slot. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. Parallel Port (optional). ENGLISH 16. ��V�G�... vents on the chassis. This COM1 port is for your PC to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18.
...;�ir��v�e�n�t�s�. This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Serial port (optional). Pad lock slot. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. Parallel Port (optional). ENGLISH 16. ��V�G�... vents on the chassis. This COM1 port is for your PC to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18.
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... 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to eject the optical disk drive tray. 4. Power button. This 3.5 inch drive bay is for your computer. 2. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. ENGLISH BM1AE front panel 1 2 3 4 3 10 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 5 6 9 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port...
... 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to eject the optical disk drive tray. 4. Power button. This 3.5 inch drive bay is for your computer. 2. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. ENGLISH BM1AE front panel 1 2 3 4 3 10 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 5 6 9 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port...
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... a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC ...65533;s�. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. Parallel Port (optional). Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18. Serial port (optional). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. This...
... a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC ...65533;s�. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. Parallel Port (optional). Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18. Serial port (optional). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. This...
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... lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 2. This 3.5 inch drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 8. Microphone. Headphone port. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices...
... lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 2. This 3.5 inch drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 8. Microphone. Headphone port. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices...
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... in your PC to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started If the voltage supply in your computer. 13. ��P�o��w�e�r��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK...
... in your PC to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started If the voltage supply in your computer. 13. ��P�o��w�e�r��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK...
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... computer. 2. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source. This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE... display output port. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. Parallel Port (optional). The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using the onboard display output ports: ...
... computer. 2. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source. This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE... display output port. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. Parallel Port (optional). The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using the onboard display output ports: ...
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Hence, connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) If your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. 24 Chapter 1: Getting started
Hence, connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) If your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. 24 Chapter 1: Getting started
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BM6AE(MD780) ` BM1AE ` ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 25 ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
BM6AE(MD780) ` BM1AE ` ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 25 ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
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BM6AE(MD780) 26 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) ` Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.
BM6AE(MD780) 26 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) ` Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.
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... your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 3. 28 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) Power button BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 3. Press the power button on /off your...
... your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 3. 28 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) Power button BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 3. Press the power button on /off your...
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... important updates only to skip this step without entering any information. Click Next. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29 To start using your computer. You may now start for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. If you in configuring the basic settings of... to the section Setting up the security settings for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your computer on. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Turn your language, then click Next. 3. The...
... important updates only to skip this step without entering any information. Click Next. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29 To start using your computer. You may now start for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. If you in configuring the basic settings of... to the section Setting up the security settings for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your computer on. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Turn your language, then click Next. 3. The...
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... programs, utilities, and other useful items on the Start menu. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on your computer. From the Start menu, select the item that you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. You may pin programs that...: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. It also provides you to launch and manage programs or items installed on...
... programs, utilities, and other useful items on the Start menu. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on your computer. From the Start menu, select the item that you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. You may pin programs that...: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. It also provides you to launch and manage programs or items installed on...
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... Center. For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to customize. Click Computer to open it. Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification: • Click the Notification icon , then click the message to launch Windows Explorer...
... Center. For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to customize. Click Computer to open it. Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification: • Click the Notification icon , then click the message to launch Windows Explorer...
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...Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up a backup: 1. Follow ...the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your programs, FATformatted files, Recycle Bin files, or temporary files that are stored at certain time and date. Click...
...Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up a backup: 1. Follow ...the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your programs, FATformatted files, Recycle Bin files, or temporary files that are stored at certain time and date. Click...
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...the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. When done, click Create Account. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Setting up...1. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . Select Manage another account. 3. ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, ...
...the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. When done, click Create Account. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Setting up...1. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . Select Manage another account. 3. ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, ...
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... your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Select the user ...
... your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Select the user ...