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...Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
...Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
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... introduction 1.1 Front panel 1-2 1.2 Rear panel 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse 1-5 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-5 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar...
... introduction 1.1 Front panel 1-2 1.2 Rear panel 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse 1-5 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-5 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.7 Other information 2-7 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-9 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar...
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... that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer...
... that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer...
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... power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system. • If the power supply...
... power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system. • If the power supply...
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... add or remove a peripheral device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Do not insert any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place this product in a location where...used for this product. • Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly connected. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Improper operation...
... add or remove a peripheral device to or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Do not insert any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place this product in a location where...used for this product. • Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly connected. • To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Improper operation...
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... the ASUS Desktop PC. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from scratches, be careful with the system package. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you remove or replace the system cover...
... the ASUS Desktop PC. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on how to protect users from scratches, be careful with the system package. • Do not service this product yourself. • Though the system casing is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you remove or replace the system cover...
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... with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Memory card reader 3. LAN cable 4. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. They are not included in the system package. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Power strip • Optional items are purchased...
... with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Memory card reader 3. LAN cable 4. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. They are not included in the system package. Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. Power strip • Optional items are purchased...
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1.1 Front panel 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button HDD LED BM5675/MD500 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5275/SD500 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM5275 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Front panel 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 4 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button HDD LED BM5675/MD500 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5275/SD500 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 1 x Headphone port 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button Power LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM5275 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
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... button HDD LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button BM5375 • The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5 inch drive bay is for a 3.5 inch hard disk drive / memory card reader. • The memory card reader is for Secure Digital™ / MultimediaCard / Memory Stick® / CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ / SmartMedia® memory cards. 1.2 Rear panel 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Power switch...
... button HDD LED 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 1 x Headphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Microphone port 2 x USB 2.0 ports Reset button BM5375 • The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW device. • The 3.5 inch drive bay is for a 3.5 inch hard disk drive / memory card reader. • The memory card reader is for Secure Digital™ / MultimediaCard / Memory Stick® / CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ / SmartMedia® memory cards. 1.2 Rear panel 1 x Voltage selector 1 x Power connector 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Power switch...
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... system! 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Use this product. 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port Air vents 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 115 1 x Power connector BP5275/SD500 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area. Always provide...
... system! 1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction Use this product. 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port Air vents 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Voltage selector Air vents 115 1 x Power connector BP5275/SD500 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area. Always provide...
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Power connector USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5675/MD500, BM5275, BM5375 ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 1-5 Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. 1.3 Connecting to the system. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to...
Power connector USB DVI-D USB Side Speaker Out Microphone Front Speaker Out Line In PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA RJ-45 Rear Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Expansion slots BM5675/MD500, BM5275, BM5375 ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 1-5 Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the keyboard and the mouse Your ASUS Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. 1.3 Connecting to the system. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to...
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USB DVI-D Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Microphone Expansion slots BP5275/SD500 115 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA USB RJ-45 Center/ Subwoofer Line In Power connector Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
USB DVI-D Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Microphone Expansion slots BP5275/SD500 115 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse VGA USB RJ-45 Center/ Subwoofer Line In Power connector Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. 1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction
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Power button Power button BM5675/MD500 BP5275/SD500 Power button BM5275 2-2 Power button BM5375 Chapter 2: Getting started When you want to install the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install drivers according to the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure...
Power button Power button BM5675/MD500 BP5275/SD500 Power button BM5275 2-2 Power button BM5375 Chapter 2: Getting started When you want to install the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Install drivers according to the instructions in the following sections. • To ensure...
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... the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-3 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software...
... the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-3 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software...
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... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to install. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-5 Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek® Ethernet utility. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. Visit...
... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to install. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-5 Tap an item from the screen to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Realtek Ethernet Utility Installs the Realtek® Ethernet utility. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. Visit...
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... the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to show the corresponding menu. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Quick Bar to run the DVD. 2. If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
... the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to show the corresponding menu. Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Quick Bar to run the DVD. 2. If Autorun is enabled on your computer: 1. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK.
AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. ASUS BM5675/MD500, BP5275/SD500, BM5275, BM5375 2-11 Key in a password consisting of up to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for the first time, key in your password. 3. To lock a device: 1. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK.
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... your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 4. Options are going to recover. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to install a new system. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD...
... your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 4. Options are going to recover. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to install a new system. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C". 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD...
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... press when the ASUS logo appears. 2. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. If you to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option deletes only the first partition, allows you want...
... press when the ASUS logo appears. 2. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. If you to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive "C". After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Options are: Recover Windows to first partition only: This option deletes only the first partition, allows you want...
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Turn on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C." Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. DO NOT use it on the confirmation message to recover the system from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Press Enter and then press any key to install a new system. After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert...
Turn on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C." Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. DO NOT use it on the confirmation message to recover the system from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Press Enter and then press any key to install a new system. After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert...