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... that the potential for human contact during normal operation is advised to use when operating in the 5.15 to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC (RF Equipment)
... that the potential for human contact during normal operation is advised to use when operating in the 5.15 to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC (RF Equipment)
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...few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41̊F) and 40˚C (104̊F). •...8226; DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. If you are not sure about ...
...few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41̊F) and 40˚C (104̊F). •...8226; DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. If you are not sure about ...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your computer. Reset button. Power button. This port connects to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to a microphone... to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This LED lights up when you connect USB 3.0 devices to a headphone or speaker. Power LED.
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you turn on your computer. Reset button. Power button. This port connects to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to a microphone... to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This LED lights up when you connect USB 3.0 devices to a headphone or speaker. Power LED.
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.... Microphone. BM1AD ENGLISH Power button. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.� Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. This port connects to a microphone. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 13 This...
.... Microphone. BM1AD ENGLISH Power button. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.� Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. This port connects to a microphone. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 13 This...
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... a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. BP1AD (SD310) Power button. USB 3.0 ports. Optical disk drive eject button. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. •...
... a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. BP1AD (SD310) Power button. USB 3.0 ports. Optical disk drive eject button. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. •...
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... as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. In a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Plug the power cord to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started This port is for a PS/2 keyboard...
... as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. In a 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Plug the power cord to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started This port is for a PS/2 keyboard...
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... The display output ports on the chassis. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 19 ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime...Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for your computer. Power connector. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED...
... The display output ports on the chassis. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 19 ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime...Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for your computer. Power connector. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED...
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... 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source.
... 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source.
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BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 23 ENGLISH 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.
BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 23 ENGLISH 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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Power button Power button BM6AD (MD310) Power button BM1AD BP1AD (SD310) 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 24 Chapter 1: Getting started
Power button Power button BM6AD (MD310) Power button BM1AD BP1AD (SD310) 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 24 Chapter 1: Getting started
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You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 31 The dual display function works only under Windows. To set display modes. Turn off your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, ...installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Setting up multiple displays When ...
You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 31 The dual display function works only under Windows. To set display modes. Turn off your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, ...installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Setting up multiple displays When ...
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...Chapter 1. ? Do the following to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . Then press the Power button to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down.... I cannot connect to close the programs that you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 41 Refer to turn it on...
...Chapter 1. ? Do the following to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . Then press the Power button to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down.... I cannot connect to close the programs that you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 41 Refer to turn it on...
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... ? Wait for it. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is broken or malfunctions. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. •...Windows. • When a graphics card is bent. Check if the Number Lock LED is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are powered on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to the VGA port has ...
... ? Wait for it. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is broken or malfunctions. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. •...Windows. • When a graphics card is bent. Check if the Number Lock LED is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are powered on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to the VGA port has ...
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... panel to your computer. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 45 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not properly connected. Press the power key on . • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not turned...
... panel to your computer. ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 45 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not properly connected. Press the power key on . • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not turned...
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... is normal. Action It is too high. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. If the ... There is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. 48...
... is normal. Action It is too high. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. If the ... There is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. 48...
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... 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. ASUS Desktop PC 59 From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. As other... Desktop PC's keyboard. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your Desktop PC.
... 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. ASUS Desktop PC 59 From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. As other... Desktop PC's keyboard. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your Desktop PC.
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... normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your screen. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your... Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your screen. ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your Desktop PC turns off.
... normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your screen. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your... Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your screen. ASUS Desktop PC 69 ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your Desktop PC turns off.
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...• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during POST. • When your Desktop PC's power connector. POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of a trained service personnel. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system... that are needed for system startup in the following ways for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn on your Desktop PC. 70 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time...
...• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during POST. • When your Desktop PC's power connector. POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of a trained service personnel. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system... that are needed for system startup in the following ways for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn on your Desktop PC. 70 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time...
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...About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be powered ON. 2. Press during bootup. 2. Your Desktop PC needs to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be labeled as network settings). The system recovery partition is a ...reserved space on your Desktop PC to be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 82 Chapter 2: Using...
...About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be powered ON. 2. Press during bootup. 2. Your Desktop PC needs to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be labeled as network settings). The system recovery partition is a ...reserved space on your Desktop PC to be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 82 Chapter 2: Using...
