ASUS Desktop PC BM6660/MD710 BP6260/SD710 BM6360 BM6660/MD710 BM6360 BP6260/SD710 User Manual
E6310 ENGLISH First Edition January 2011 Copyright © 2011 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 ..........................................................................................................iv ENGLISH Safety information ..........................................................................................vi Conventions used in this guide ..................................................................... vii Where to find more information .................................................................... vii Package contents ......................................
Notices ENGLISH REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF exposure warning ENGLISH This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Safety information ENGLISH 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. vi • 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 ENGLISH 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. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Package contents ENGLISH Check your system package for the following items. Standard items 1. 2. ASUS Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 Cables • 3. Power cord x1 Accessories • 4. Mouse pad x1 DVD • 5. Support DVD x1 Documentation • User Manual x1 • Warranty card x1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Optional items 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Memory card reader 3. LAN cable 4.
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.
ENGLISH Front panel 1 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 BM6660/MD710 1-2 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 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 5. Reset button.
ENGLISH 1 2 9 3 4 8 6 5 7 BM6360 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. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 3. 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. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports.
ENGLISH 7 6 1 2 5 4 3 BP6260 1-4 1. 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. 2. 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.
2 ENGLISH Rear panel 1 16 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 7 17 8 9 16 15 8 13 14 BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 1. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. 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. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V.
ENGLISH 8. 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. 9. 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. • 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.
16. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. 17. ENGLISH DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 1 2 3 4 15 5 6 14 5 7 8 9 13 10 12 11 BP6260 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. Display port. This port connects to a display monitor. 4. DVI-D port.
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 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ENGLISH 14. Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port 15. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
Setting up your computer ENGLISH This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2.
Using the onboard display output ports ENGLISH Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer. 2. Plug your monitor to a power source.
BP6260 ENGLISH • 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. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.
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.
Connecting the power cord ENGLISH 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.
Turning your computer ON/OFF ENGLISH This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Turn the power switch ON (for BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 only). 3. Press the power button on your computer. ON OFF Power button BM6660/MD710 Power button Power button BM6360 3. BP6260 Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1.
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Chapter 2 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. Click Next. 3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Click Next. 4.
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 programʼs or itemʼs 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.
ENGLISH Using the notification area 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.
Managing your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer ENGLISH Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. Launching Windows® Explorer To launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. to launch the Start menu. Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3.
ENGLISH Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your files To group your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 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. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3.
Restoring your system ENGLISH The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computerʼs system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computerʼs system settings without affecting your personal data. To restore your system: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
ENGLISH Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Setting up a user account To set up a user account: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click 2. Select Manage another account. 3. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in the name of the new user. 5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account. > Getting Started > Add new users.
Activating the anti-virus software ENGLISH Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus attacking. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. 3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. 4.
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Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 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.
Rear panel ENGLISH BP6260/SD710 BM6660/MD710, BM6360 Connecting microphone and speakers 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.
ENGLISH BM6360 BP6260/SD710 ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360 3-3
Connecting 2-channel Speakers ENGLISH Connecting 4-channel Speakers 3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
ENGLISH Connecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 8-channel Speakers ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360 3-5
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Chapter 4 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.
Chapter 5 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.
BP6260/SD710 ENGLISH Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. 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: 1. 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 BP6260/SD710 RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
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Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, 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. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1.
The Tool menu ENGLISH The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching 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 computerʼs 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. Launching CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency 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.
ASUS AI Manager ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3.
AI Manager quick bar ENGLISH The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menuʼs contents. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Click to extend or restore Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar.
AI Booting 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply. ENGLISH AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2.
Using the Recovery Partition: ENGLISH 1. Press during bootup. 2. Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select one of the following recovery options. System Recovery: This feature allows you to restore the system to the factory default settings. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you can use later to restore the system to its default settings.
Chapter 7 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 ? ? ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.
The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: 1. ENGLISH ? Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings.
ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • Set your computerʼs power voltage switch to your areaʼs 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 computerʼs power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected.
Problem Cannot access the Internet Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
ENGLISH System Problem System speed is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. 7-6 Possible Cause Action Too many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Memory module problems • Replace with compatible memory modules.
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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