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Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
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... according to 115V. DisplayPort cannot be converted to �r�. If the voltage supply in your area is for a PS/2 mouse. 4. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 13 PS/2 mouse port (green). ENGLISH BM6AE(MD780) rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 8 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 9 10 11 17 20 19...
... according to 115V. DisplayPort cannot be converted to �r�. If the voltage supply in your area is for a PS/2 mouse. 4. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 13 PS/2 mouse port (green). ENGLISH BM6AE(MD780) rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 8 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 9 10 11 17 20 19...
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This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18. Parallel Port (optional). Serial port (optional). Pad lock slot. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. This COM1 port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 17. �...
This pad lock slot allows your computer. 18. Parallel Port (optional). Serial port (optional). Pad lock slot. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. This COM1 port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 17. �...
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.... DisplayPort cannot be converted to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 17 Voltage selector. This port is 100127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to DVI and HDMI.... 6. ENGLISH BM1AE rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 8 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 9 10 11 17...
.... DisplayPort cannot be converted to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 17 Voltage selector. This port is 100127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to DVI and HDMI.... 6. ENGLISH BM1AE rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 8 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 9 10 11 17...
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... VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 Kensington® lock slot. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. This COM1 port is for your PC to...
... VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 Kensington® lock slot. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. This COM1 port is for your PC to...
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...Blu-Ray and other protected content. 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to any DVI-I port. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 21 This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 6. ���U�S��B�2�.�...USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to a microphone. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. USB 3.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 6 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 78 ...
...Blu-Ray and other protected content. 5. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to any DVI-I port. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 21 This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 6. ���U�S��B�2�.�...USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to a microphone. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. USB 3.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 6 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 78 ...
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.... 19. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to your computer. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 23 This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Kensington® lock slot. Setting up your computer. 2. This port is...
.... 19. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to your computer. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 23 This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Kensington® lock slot. Setting up your computer. 2. This port is...
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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 Hence, connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
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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. BM6AE(MD780) ` BM1AE ` ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 25
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ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 27
ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 27
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... applications. 2. Click on shutting down the operating system. Press the power button on your computer OFF on Windows® 7: 1. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) Power button BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click to shut down your Desktop PC on Windows® 8, refer to turn on/off...
... applications. 2. Click on shutting down the operating system. Press the power button on your computer OFF on Windows® 7: 1. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) Power button BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click to shut down your Desktop PC on Windows® 8, refer to turn on/off...
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... terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. To start using your computer. Turn your date and time settings. Wait for the first time: 1. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29
... terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. To start using your computer. Turn your date and time settings. Wait for the first time: 1. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29
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... to this list. You may pin items on the Start menu or taskbar: 1. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the jumplist: 1. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31 Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to...
... to this list. You may pin items on the Start menu or taskbar: 1. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the jumplist: 1. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31 Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to...
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... folders To explore files and folders: 1. Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Grouping your files To group your data. 3. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that you want...
... folders To explore files and folders: 1. Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Grouping your files To group your data. 3. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that you want...
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... Action Center. 2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Key in this chapter.
... Action Center. 2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do . From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Key in this chapter.
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... to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Settings 4. Once you are done configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 37 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. Wait for a few minutes until...
... to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Settings 4. Once you are done configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 37 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. Wait for a few minutes until...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39
Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39
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... move an app, drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from Start. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 Closing apps • Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change...
... move an app, drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from Start. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 Closing apps • Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change...
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... your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Front panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 49 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Refer to connect USB devices such as...
... your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Front panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 49 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Refer to connect USB devices such as...
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ENGLISH Rear panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer
ENGLISH Rear panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer