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User Manual - Page 2
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...A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL ...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service...
User Manual - Page 3
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+1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax
+49-2102-959911
Web site
www.asus.de
Online contact
www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support
+49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49...
User Manual - Page 4
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...2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Manual menu 2-6 2.3.5 ASUS contact information 2-6 2.3.6 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 2-9 2.4.4 Main 2-10 2.4.5 My favorites 2-14 2.4.6 Support 2-15 2.4.7 Information 2-15 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings 2-16...
User Manual - Page 7
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... damage to the product. • Before using the ASUS Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • Avoid dust... away from the system, ensure that all components are correctly installed
and all the peripherals are correctly connected. Replace only with the heatsinks and the surfaces of used for this...
User Manual - Page 8
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... of the ASUS Desktop PC.
Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you replace the battery with a correct type;
About this guide is elaborately designed to use the Support DVD that you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. How this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information about the ASUS Desktop PC and instructions on the...
User Manual - Page 10
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... immediately.
Memory card reader
3.
Cables
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Power cord x1
3. DVD
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Support DVD x1
5.
LAN cable
4.
Power strip
5. Recovery DVD
• Optional items are purchased separately.
• Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Documentation
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User Manual x1
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Warranty card x1
If any of the above items...
User Manual - Page 18
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... latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your system
Press the Power button to the instructions in the following sections.
• To ensure that come with the OS. Install drivers according to power up the system. Use the setup procedures presented in the Support DVD.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer...
User Manual - Page 19
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... Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is enabled on your computer.
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to get all system features. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
2-3 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to change at www.asus.com for updates.
2.3.1 Running the Support...
User Manual - Page 21
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... 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the system supports. ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.
ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications that enhances computer graphics and sound.
Visit the Microsoft website at...
User Manual - Page 23
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... icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
2-7 2.3.6 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the...
User Manual - Page 25
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... Minimize
ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
2-9 Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to show the corresponding menu. The DVD automatically displays
the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily.
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager
To install AI...
User Manual - Page 27
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... OK. 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.
If you to set passwords to 20 alphanumeric characters.
2 Confirm your data. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
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User Manual - Page 29
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... allows you to minimize the system noise and power consumption. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. Select your preferred system performance profile. ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
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AI Gear AI Gear provides three system performance profiles that adjust the...
User Manual - Page 31
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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 BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342
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User Manual - Page 32
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... make note of any customized configuration settings such as drive "C". Click Yes to a suitable display resolution. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original working state. Adjust the screen to confirm. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for updates.
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Chapter 2: Getting started Before...
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