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... All Rights Reserved. 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. E5299 First Edition V1 February 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered...
... All Rights Reserved. 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. E5299 First Edition V1 February 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered...
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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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... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. REACH Complying with Part 15 of...
... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. REACH Complying with Part 15 of...
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... use BP5295/SD700 in a location where it by Macrovision. If possible, disconnect all the documentation that comes with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. • We recommend that is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device...
... use BP5295/SD700 in a location where it by Macrovision. If possible, disconnect all the documentation that comes with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. • We recommend that is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device...
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... the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of IC as they may receive direct sunlight. • Do not place this product in a location where it may become very warm and hot. Replace only with the heatsinks and the surfaces of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets...
... the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of IC as they may receive direct sunlight. • Do not place this product in a location where it may become very warm and hot. Replace only with the heatsinks and the surfaces of explosion if battery is broken, do not try to or from connectors, slots, sockets...
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... period of the ASUS Desktop PC. • 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. • Unplug this product from the Support DVD. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2.
... period of the ASUS Desktop PC. • 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. • Unplug this product from the Support DVD. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2.
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... exact specifications. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. They are not included in the system package. Cables • Power cord x1 3. LAN cable 4. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optional items 1. Memory card reader 3. System...
... exact specifications. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. ASUS Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items 1. They are not included in the system package. Cables • Power cord x1 3. LAN cable 4. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. Optional items 1. Memory card reader 3. System...
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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 BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 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 BM5295 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 BM5695/MD700 1 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button HDD LED 1 x 3.5 inch drive bay BP5295/SD700 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 BM5295 1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction
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...drive bays Power 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 BM5395 • 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 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
...drive bays Power 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 BM5395 • 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 1 x PS/2 Mouse port...
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... a 115V / 230V voltage selector. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. If the voltage supply in your area. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to 115V in a 230V environment...
... a 115V / 230V voltage selector. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V. If the voltage supply in your area. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ME switch 6-channel audio ports 1 x Voltage selector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 115 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power connector BP5295/SD700 The ME switch allows you to 115V in a 230V environment...
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... Line In LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 1-5 Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel or front...
... Line In LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN Power connector PS/2 mouse COM VGA RJ-45 Expansion slots BM5695/MD700, BM5295, BM5395 ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 1-5 Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear panel or front...
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... the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button BM5395 Chapter 2: Getting started Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics...
... the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Power button Power button BM5695/MD700 BP5295/SD700 Power button BM5295 2-2 Power button BM5395 Chapter 2: Getting started Select NO when a window appears asking if you start the system for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in audio and graphics...
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... to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD...
... to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD...
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... and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. Tap an item from the screen to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS InstAll Installs all of your computer...
... and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your desktop PC. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. Tap an item from the screen to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS InstAll Installs all of your computer...
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... Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-9 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop. 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. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security...
... Close Maximize/Restore Minimize ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-9 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To launch AI Manager from the Windows® desktop. 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. 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security...
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To lock a device: 1. Click OK. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 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 hint (optional). 4. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3.
To lock a device: 1. Click OK. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 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 hint (optional). 4. AI Security AI Security allows you are using AI Security for your data. If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3.
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. ASUS BM5695/MD700, BP5295/SD700, BM5295, BM5395 2-15
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... original working state. Check I accept from your data files to a USB flash disk or to recover. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. A confirmation screen pops up. The system restarts. 8 . Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Options are going to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. Select the optical drive as drive...
... original working state. Check I accept from your data files to a USB flash disk or to recover. Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as the boot device. 3. A confirmation screen pops up. The system restarts. 8 . Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your hard disk and creates a new system partition as network settings. 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS 1. Options are going to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". 4. Select the optical drive as drive...
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... option deletes all partitions from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Recover Windows to continue. 4. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Then follow the onscreen instructions to recover now, click Finish. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Recover Windows to install a new system. Turn on your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive...
... option deletes all partitions from the hidden partition, press when the ASUS logo appears. Recover Windows to continue. 4. When a Recovery finish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS 1. Then follow the onscreen instructions to recover now, click Finish. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Recover Windows to install a new system. Turn on your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive...
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... the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." Select this option and click Yes. 4. After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select a partition and...
... the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Turn on other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." Select this option and click Yes. 4. After the system restarts, Windows® 7 begins its system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select a partition and...