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Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! 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. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! 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. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 11
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This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 13 Plug the power cord to �r�. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Use this connector. 2 . If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously ...
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 13 Plug the power cord to �r�. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Use this connector. 2 . If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously ...
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This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. ENGLISH 16. ��V...
This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. This port is for pointing devices or other devices. 19. ENGLISH 16. ��V...
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... port is 100127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to 115V. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 17 If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch...
... port is 100127V, set the switch to 230V.� Setting the switch to 115V. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 17 If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! 80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch...
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Kensington® lock slot. Always provide proper ventilation for your PC to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. Serial port (optional). ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 Parallel Port (optional). Pad lock slot. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16...
Kensington® lock slot. Always provide proper ventilation for your PC to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. Serial port (optional). ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 Parallel Port (optional). Pad lock slot. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16...
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...and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to DVI and HDMI. 4. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 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 9 10...8226; DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. DisplayPort. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 21 USB 3.0 ports. DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content...
...and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to DVI and HDMI. 4. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 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 9 10...8226; DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. DisplayPort. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 21 USB 3.0 ports. DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content...
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... output ports Connect your computer. Serial port (optional). To connect an external monitor using Kensington® compatible PC security cables. 18. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 23 Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a power source...
... output ports Connect your computer. Serial port (optional). To connect an external monitor using Kensington® compatible PC security cables. 18. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 23 Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a power source...
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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
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... and restarts. You may also click Next to the section Setting up a user account and password in this step, select Ask me later. 8. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29 Key in the necessary information to set up the security settings for your account later, refer to skip this step without...
... and restarts. You may also click Next to the section Setting up a user account and password in this step, select Ask me later. 8. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29 Key in the necessary information to set up the security settings for your account later, refer to skip this step without...
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... quickaccess to this list. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31
... quickaccess to this list. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31
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... dropdown list. 3. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred sorting type. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that you want . Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of the...
... dropdown list. 3. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred sorting type. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that you want . Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of the...
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... problems. You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in this chapter. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. ENGLISH Protecting...
... problems. You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in this chapter. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. ENGLISH Protecting...
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... appears. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for the first time, a series of screens appear to the next sections. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 37 Turn your computer on using Windows and click Accept. 3. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you...
... appears. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for the first time, a series of screens appear to the next sections. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 37 Turn your computer on using Windows and click Accept. 3. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse.
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse.
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... • Move your mouse pointer on the app to a new location. Resizing apps Right-click the app to launch and customize your apps. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to activate its settings bar then click Unpin...
... • Move your mouse pointer on the app to a new location. Resizing apps Right-click the app to launch and customize your apps. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to activate its settings bar then click Unpin...
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Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your Desktop PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press ...
Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your Desktop PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press ...
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... app to the right or left side of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 45 c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to launch it. To switch between apps. ENGLISH Snap...
... app to the right or left side of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 45 c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to launch it. To switch between apps. ENGLISH Snap...
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... the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 47 ENGLISH Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login...
... the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 47 ENGLISH Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login...