ASUS Desktop PC BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) User Manual
E8100 First Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ........................................................................................................... 5 Safety information........................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide....................................................................... 9 Where to find more information...................................................................... 9 Package contents..................................................
Contents Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet Chapter 7: Using the utilities Wired connection.......................................................................................... 61 ASUS AI Suite II............................................................................................ 71 ASUS WebStorage....................................................................................... 78 ASUS Easy Update......................................................................................
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • • • • • • • • • • • • • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information ������������������������������������������ to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information ������������������������������������������������ to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide 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.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.
BM6AE(MD780) front panel ENGLISH 1 2 3 10 9 8 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 4 5 6 7 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.�� 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.
1 17 2 3 20 4 18 5 6 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 7 8 ENGLISH BM6AE(MD780) rear panel 19 17 16 Rear USB 2.0 port 2 Rear USB 2.0 port 1 13 15 14 12 9 10 11 1. ������������������ Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. 2. Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100127V, set the switch to 115V.
7. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.
16. ���������� VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. ENGLISH 17. ����������� Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 19. Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad lock. 20. Serial port (optional).
BM1AE front panel ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 10 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 3.0 port 2 9 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 5 3 6 8 7 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.�� 3. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 4. Optical disk drive bay (empty).
BM1AE rear panel 17 2 3 20 4 18 5 7 8 6 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 ENGLISH 1 19 17 16 Rear USB 2.0 port 2 Rear USB 2.0 port 1 13 15 14 12 9 10 11 1. ������������������ Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. 2. Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100127V, set the switch to 115V.
7. ��������������� USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC security cables. ENGLISH 14. 15. ��������������� USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 16. ���������� VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 17. ����������� Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis.
BP1AE(SD780) front panel ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 Front USB 3.0 port 2 Front USB 3.0 port 1 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 7 9 8 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.�� 4. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 5. USB 3.
BP1AE(SD780) rear panel 2 3 4 Rear USB 3.0 port 3 Rear USB 3.0 port 4 Rear USB 2.0 port 5 Rear USB 2.0 port 6 5 6 7 8 9 20 18 ENGLISH 1 19 17 Rear USB 2.0 port 2 Rear USB 2.0 port 1 16 15 14 10 11 13 12 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI. 4. DVI-I port.
8. ���������������������� Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ENGLISH 9. ��������������������������� Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC security cables. 18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. ENGLISH 17. 19. ���������� VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 20. Serial port (optional). This COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
BM1AE ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card.
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse ENGLISH Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
BP1AE(SD780) 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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Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE Power button BP1AE(SD780) 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF on Windows® 7: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click 3.
Chapter 2 ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next. 3.
Using Windows® 7 desktop ENGLISH Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon . 2.
Pinning items on the jumplists ENGLISH When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quickaccess to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. To pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Using the notification area ENGLISH By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume.
Exploring files and folders 1. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. ENGLISH To explore files and folders: Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar, click the View icon 4.
ENGLISH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 1. Click 2. Click Set up backup. Click Next. 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4.
Protecting your computer ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1.
Setting up a user’s password ENGLISH To set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately.
Chapter 3 ENGLISH Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3. 4.
Using the Windows® UI ENGLISH The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place. You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.
Hotspots ENGLISH Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
ENGLISH Hotspot upper left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch your selected app. ENGLISH Launching apps Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.
Accessing the All Apps screen ENGLISH From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Pinning an app on the Start screen 42 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start.
Charms bar ENGLISH The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Charms Bar Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar.
ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.
Snap feature ENGLISH The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.
Other keyboard shortcuts ENGLISH Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 46 Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. Opens the File search pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Devices pane. Activates the Lock screen.
+ <-> + <,> + + Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. ENGLISH + <+> Zooms out your screen. Allows you to peek at the desktop. Opens the Narrator Settings. Enables the print screen function. 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 do a normal shutdown. • • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown.
Entering the BIOS Setup ENGLISH BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
Chapter 4 ENGLISH Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup.
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1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 flash drive or USB3.0-compatible devices. 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. ENGLISH To remove a USB storage device on Windows® 7: To remove a USB storage device on ������� Windows® 8�: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode. 2.
Connecting microphone and speakers ENGLISH This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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Chapter 5 ENGLISH Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ENGLISH 2 1 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.
Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS ENGLISH You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. 4. Press to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5.
Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ENGLISH You can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. To set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Press to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Main > HDDx: [name of HDD] to open the HDD Password screen. 3. Select the Set User Password item and press . 4.
Chapter 6 ENGLISH Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.
BM1AE ENGLISH Modem RJ-45 cable BP1AE(SD780) Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Configuring the network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. ENGLISH 1.
BP1AE(SD780) ENGLISH RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN • For more details, refer to the section Configuring the network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
Configuring the network connection Configuration options on Windows® 7 ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. 2. From the Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 5.
Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. ENGLISH 66 8. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.
Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 12. Click Close to finish the configuration. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 14. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. ENGLISH 11. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3.
Configuration options on Windows® 8 ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 68 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. ENGLISH 6. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. ENGLISH 9. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: 70 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.
Chapter 7 ENGLISH Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. For more details on the recovery options in Windows® 7 and Windows® 8, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter. ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system.
The Tool menu ENGLISH The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and configuring EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status.
Launching and configuring Probe II ENGLISH Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. To launch Probe II: • Click� Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder ENGLISH Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor Recorder: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor. • The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable.
The Monitor menu ENGLISH The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������ displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
ENGLISH Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST).������������������ Otherwise, click No. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
The System Information screen • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it.
ASUS WebStorage ENGLISH ASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your files anytime and anywhere. Ensure to install the latest ASUS WebStorage PC Suite in your computer. Visit our website at http://www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. Installing WebStorage To install WebStorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.
• MySyncFolder • Calendar • • ENGLISH • Allows you to store your files to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without the limitation of location or storage space. ASUS WebStorage automatically synchronizes your calendar events to all your computers to allow you to browse through your calendar from any of your computers. BookmarkSyncer BookmarkSyncer allows you to save your browser preference and favorite websites in the cloud storage.
Launching WebStorage on Windows® 8 ENGLISH Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows® 8: • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon on the Windows® notification area. • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon from the Start screen. Using WebStorage cloud service • To access your files online, ensure that you have an ASUS WebStorage account. Register if you don’t own one. • Ensure that your Desktop PC is connected to the Internet before accessing ASUS WebStorage.
Adding files to MySyncFolder To add files to MySyncFolder: 2. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar. Click ENGLISH 1. then select the action that you want to do: a. Click Note taking to take down notes. b. Click Snapshot to take photos. c. Click Video record to record videos. d. Click Audio record to record audios. 3. Key in a filename and click Save. The file that you saved will be automatically uploaded to your MySyncFolder.
Backed-up Data ENGLISH This folder allows you to open the files that you backed up from your computer. It also allows you to tag files as favorites and share files via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. • ASUS WebStorage registers your computer’s name and will reflect to your Backed-up Data folder as the name of your backed-up folder. • The paths and names of your backed-up contents are the same with the paths and names of your contents in your computer.
My Collection ENGLISH This folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them with your computer. It also allows you to take notes, pictures, videos and record audios and upload directly to this folder. Uploading files To upload files: 1. Click to launch My Collection folder. 2. Click then locate and select the file that you want to upload. 3. Click Open to upload the file to your My Collection folder.
Customizing contents in My Collection folder ENGLISH You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in My Collection folder: 1. Right-click on the file or folder to select and launch the settings bar. 2. To rename the file or folder, click 3. To add as favorite, click to key in the file name then click . .
Starred ENGLISH This folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favorites. You can also remove the contents from this folder. Removing a file or folder To remove a file or folder: 1. Click 2. Right-click on the file or folder to select and launch the settings bar. to launch Starred folder. 3. Click to remove the file or folder.
Recent changes ENGLISH This folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the recent contents like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. You can only customize contents saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders. Viewing the recently-changed contents To view the recently changed contents: 1. Click to launch Recent changes folder. 2.
Recent photos ENGLISH This folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the recent photos like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. You can only customize photos saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders. Viewing recent photos To view recent photos: 1. Click to launch Recent photos folder. 2. Click the photo that you want to view. 3.
Recent music ENGLISH This folder allows you to view the music files saved in Backed-up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the music files like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. You can only customize music files saved in My Collection folder. Viewing and playing music files To view and play music file: 1. Click to launch Recent music folder. When launched, the playlist appears on the right side corner of the screen. 2.
My shared link ENGLISH This folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS WebStorage site. You can only customize links saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders. Viewing shared links To view shared links: 1. Click 2. Click the file or folder that you want to open. to launch My shared link folder. 3. Click to go back to main screen.
ASUS Easy Update ENGLISH ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 90 1. From the Windows® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. 3. Select Update to activate the update. 4. Click OK to display the items you can download. 5. Check the item(s) you want to download, and then click OK.
ASUS Secure Delete ENGLISH ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted files completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-anddrop interface, thus enhancing your data security. To use ASUS Secure Delete: 1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete: On Windows® 7: • Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows® desktop, • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Secure Delete. • Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut • Click the ASUS Secure Delete icon from the Start screen.
ENGLISH 92 4. Tick Delete the files listed in the recycle bin if you want to permanently delete all the files in the recycle bin. 5. Click Clear, and then click OK on the confirmation message to permanently delete all the files listed in the deletion box and the recycle bin (if selected in step 3).
ASUS Business Suite 2.0 • ASUS EPU • ASUS Update • ASUS MyLogo 2 • ASUS Secure Delete • Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage) ENGLISH ASUS Business Suite 2.0 is a collection of applications that help you obtain maximum performance of your business PC. It integrates the following Intel® and ASUS utilities: Intel® SBA is a combination of hardware and software features that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. To install ASUS Business Suite 2.
Icons Descriptions ENGLISH Energy Saver Energy Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter the sleep state at the end of your workday and wake up at the start of your workday. This helps greatly reduce energy costs and improve productivity of your business. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu.
Nero Essentials ENGLISH Nero Essentials allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero Essentials To install Nero Essentials: 1. Insert the Nero Essentials DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the main directory of your Nero Essentials DVD. 3. From the main menu, click Nero Essentials. 4.
Recovering your system ENGLISH Recovery options on Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
Select OK to confirm the system recovery. ENGLISH 4. Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: ENGLISH • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive. 1. Press during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. On the End-User License Agreement (EULA) screen, click Accept. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6.
To create a USB recovery drive: Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen. ENGLISH 1. For details, refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows® apps. 2. From the Control Panel’s System and Security, click Find and fix problems. 3. Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive, and then click Next. 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7.
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ENGLISH Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to complete. 100 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
Chapter 8 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. My computer hangs.
ENGLISH ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. ? No display on the monitor. ? ? 102 Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer.
? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal files or data. ENGLISH On Windows® 7: The Windows® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2.
? My speakers produce no sound. ENGLISH • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click .
Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • S et your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer’s power cord is not properly connected. • E nsure that the power cord is properly connected.
ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause Action The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. • C onnect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor. Possible Cause Action LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on.
Problem No Audio Possible Cause Action Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • R efer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Speaker or headphone does not work. Try using another speaker or headphone. The front and back audio ports do not work. Try both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel.
ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Computer is too noisy when in use. Possible Cause Action Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions.
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