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...2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
...2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... 2.3.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-7 2.4 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.5 Installing an expansion card 2-9 2.5.1 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.5.2 Expansion cards 2-11 2.5.3 Standard interrupt assignments 2-12 2.6 Installing a storage device 2-13 2.6.1 Installing / Uninstalling a hard disk drive 2-14 2.6.2 Installing / Uninstalling a card reader / a floppy disk drive 2-16 2.6.3 Installing / Uninstalling an optical disk drive 2-18 2.7 Replacing the supporting stand and the covers 2-20 2.7.1 Replace the supporting stand 2-20 2.7.2 Replace the front panel...
... 2.3.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2-7 2.4 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.5 Installing an expansion card 2-9 2.5.1 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.5.2 Expansion cards 2-11 2.5.3 Standard interrupt assignments 2-12 2.6 Installing a storage device 2-13 2.6.1 Installing / Uninstalling a hard disk drive 2-14 2.6.2 Installing / Uninstalling a card reader / a floppy disk drive 2-16 2.6.3 Installing / Uninstalling an optical disk drive 2-18 2.7 Replacing the supporting stand and the covers 2-20 2.7.1 Replace the supporting stand 2-20 2.7.2 Replace the front panel...
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... will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by...
... will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by...
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... the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid...
... the same or equivalent type recommended by yourself. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid...
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... service technician or your retailer. • Though the system casing is no higher than 35ºC. • Warning: Ensure you replace the battery with a correct type otherwise it down and unplug the power cables....installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. If you unplugged the power cables. • If the power supply is broken, do not need to malfunction. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from scratches, be careful with the heatsinks and the surfaces of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover. • When you use...
... service technician or your retailer. • Though the system casing is no higher than 35ºC. • Warning: Ensure you replace the battery with a correct type otherwise it down and unplug the power cables....installed and all the peripherals are correctly connected. If you unplugged the power cables. • If the power supply is broken, do not need to malfunction. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from scratches, be careful with the heatsinks and the surfaces of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover. • When you use...
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... Cables • AC power cable x 1 • LAN cable x 1 3. Warranty card x 1 If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your BP5120 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Support CD x 1 and Recovery CD x 1 5. They are not included in the system package. ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Mouse x 1 • Keyboard x 1 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Storage card reader / Floppy disk drive Optional items...
... Cables • AC power cable x 1 • LAN cable x 1 3. Warranty card x 1 If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your BP5120 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Support CD x 1 and Recovery CD x 1 5. They are not included in the system package. ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x 1 • Mouse x 1 • Keyboard x 1 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Storage card reader / Floppy disk drive Optional items...
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... provided is used for reference. 1.1 Front panel The ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC is made up of these components are not included in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. The illustration below shows the front panel and the components on it. 1 x Storage card reader* 1 x Optical disk drive (ODD)* SD MMC MS SMC CF MD 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port ODD LED Power button / Power LED • The storage card reader, optical disk drive, and floppy disk drive are optional items...
... provided is used for reference. 1.1 Front panel The ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC is made up of these components are not included in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. The illustration below shows the front panel and the components on it. 1 x Storage card reader* 1 x Optical disk drive (ODD)* SD MMC MS SMC CF MD 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port ODD LED Power button / Power LED • The storage card reader, optical disk drive, and floppy disk drive are optional items...
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... connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The illustration below shows the rear panel and the components on it. 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x low profile Expansion slots* 1 x Power connector LINE IN MIC IN 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x COM port 6-Channel audio ports 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 15 Voltage selector The system only supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x1, and PCI Express x16 slots. 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector...
... connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The illustration below shows the rear panel and the components on it. 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x low profile Expansion slots* 1 x Power connector LINE IN MIC IN 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x COM port 6-Channel audio ports 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 15 Voltage selector The system only supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x1, and PCI Express x16 slots. 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector...
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.../2 keyboard Serial port VGA USB Expansion slots LINE IN 15 MIC IN PS/2 mouse Parallel port RJ-45 port Line-out port Line-in port Microphone port Power supply • The system only supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x1 cards. You can connect peripheral devices to the system. Refer to install it. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel and the USB mouse to a USB port at the rear...
.../2 keyboard Serial port VGA USB Expansion slots LINE IN 15 MIC IN PS/2 mouse Parallel port RJ-45 port Line-out port Line-in port Microphone port Power supply • The system only supports low profile PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x1 cards. You can connect peripheral devices to the system. Refer to install it. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel and the USB mouse to a USB port at the rear...
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... optical drive bay • The optical disk drive, floppy disk drive, and storage card reader are optional items which are purchased separately. • The 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay is for a DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5-inch empty optical drive bay is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. ASUS BP5120 1- Front panel cover (Removed) fan) 3. Expansion slots 5. Power supply unit 8. ASUS motherboard 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions...
... optical drive bay • The optical disk drive, floppy disk drive, and storage card reader are optional items which are purchased separately. • The 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay is for a DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5-inch empty optical drive bay is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support bracket. ASUS BP5120 1- Front panel cover (Removed) fan) 3. Expansion slots 5. Power supply unit 8. ASUS motherboard 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions...
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... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. This LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode...
... motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. This LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode...
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... power cables before installing a DIMM or any other component. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard and the components on it fits in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a slot to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Unlock a slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Failure to do so may cause damage to plug this connector. 2.4 Installing a DIMM To install...
... power cables before installing a DIMM or any other component. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the motherboard and the components on it fits in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a slot to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Unlock a slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Failure to do so may cause damage to plug this connector. 2.4 Installing a DIMM To install...
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... cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. Remove the metal bracket lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Remove one PCI Express™ x16 slot. You can only install low profile expansion cards on this system. 2.5.1 Expansion card installation Ensure that you unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS BP5120 2- The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to install expansion cards. To install...
... cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. Remove the metal bracket lock screw with a Philips screw driver. Remove one PCI Express™ x16 slot. You can only install low profile expansion cards on this system. 2.5.1 Expansion card installation Ensure that you unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS BP5120 2- The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to install expansion cards. To install...
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... the supporting stand. 2. Press the retention bracket locks until its screw holes are parallel to the retention brackets. 3. Connect the power cable and the signal cable.. 3 2 3 2 1 Installing a floppy disk drive Follow the same instructions as shown in the section of the bay outward and align the hard disk to the card reader. 4. Insert the card reader to the 3.5 inch drive bay and carefully push the card reader until...
... the supporting stand. 2. Press the retention bracket locks until its screw holes are parallel to the retention brackets. 3. Connect the power cable and the signal cable.. 3 2 3 2 1 Installing a floppy disk drive Follow the same instructions as shown in the section of the bay outward and align the hard disk to the card reader. 4. Insert the card reader to the 3.5 inch drive bay and carefully push the card reader until...
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A B IDE Power cable IDE cable SATA cable SATA power cable Connect the audio plug on the optical disk to the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard to the retention brackets. 3. Pull the retention brackets on the supporting stand. 2. Press the retention bracket locks until its screws holes align with a Serial ATA power cable and a Serial ATA cable (B) into the drive bay. 2.6.3 Installing / Uninstalling an optical disk drive Installing an optical disk drive To install an optical disk drive: 1. Insert the optical disk to the 5.25 inch drive bay and...
A B IDE Power cable IDE cable SATA cable SATA power cable Connect the audio plug on the optical disk to the 4-pin CD connector on the motherboard to the retention brackets. 3. Pull the retention brackets on the supporting stand. 2. Press the retention bracket locks until its screws holes align with a Serial ATA power cable and a Serial ATA cable (B) into the drive bay. 2.6.3 Installing / Uninstalling an optical disk drive Installing an optical disk drive To install an optical disk drive: 1. Insert the optical disk to the 5.25 inch drive bay and...
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Remove the optical disk from the back of the supporting stand. 1 3 2 31 Before you uninstall an optical disk drive, be certain to the hard disk. 2. ASUS BP5120 2-19 Uninstalling an optical disk drive To uninstall an optical disk drive: 1. Pull the retention bracket locks upward until they are vertical to unplug the cables. Push the retention brackets inward to disengage the hard disk. 3.
Remove the optical disk from the back of the supporting stand. 1 3 2 31 Before you uninstall an optical disk drive, be certain to the hard disk. 2. ASUS BP5120 2-19 Uninstalling an optical disk drive To uninstall an optical disk drive: 1. Pull the retention bracket locks upward until they are vertical to unplug the cables. Push the retention brackets inward to disengage the hard disk. 3.
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... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to power up the system, then the Power LED turns on. Use the setup procedures presented in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista operating systems (OS). ASUS BP5120 3- When you want to install the drivers. Install drivers according to your OS...
... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to power up the system, then the Power LED turns on. Use the setup procedures presented in audio and graphics chips and attempts to restart the system. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista operating systems (OS). ASUS BP5120 3- When you want to install the drivers. Install drivers according to your OS...
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...Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS BP5120 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 3.3.2 Drivers menu...
...Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS BP5120 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 3.3.2 Drivers menu...
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... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in PDF (Portable Document Format) format, which can connect to install. Refer to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to the additional instruction for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the screen to the ASUS website. Before using...
... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in PDF (Portable Document Format) format, which can connect to install. Refer to download the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to the additional instruction for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the screen to the ASUS website. Before using...
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Select the optical drive as network settings. Click Yes to confirm. 4. The recovery process starts. 6. After the system reboots, the Window XP will begin system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery CD is for any customized configuration settings such as the boot device. 2. Insert the first Recovery CD into the Optical Disk Drive. Click Next. 3. Click Next to confirm. Adjust the screen to entire HD. Press when the ASUS logo appears . A list displays the contents...
Select the optical drive as network settings. Click Yes to confirm. 4. The recovery process starts. 6. After the system reboots, the Window XP will begin system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery CD is for any customized configuration settings such as the boot device. 2. Insert the first Recovery CD into the Optical Disk Drive. Click Next. 3. Click Next to confirm. Adjust the screen to entire HD. Press when the ASUS logo appears . A list displays the contents...