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BM1AD BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) ASUS Desktop PC User Manual BM6AD (MD310) BM1AD BP1AD (SD310).
2 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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 re.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 4 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback 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.
5 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
6 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 elds (0–300 GHz).
7 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.
8 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
9 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only .
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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.
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-R W devices. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker .
BM1AD Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 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-R W devices. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray .
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. 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.
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-R W devices. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.
Rear panel BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector , and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.
BP1AD (SD310) PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector , and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration Port Headset 2.1- channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime.
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer . Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.
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 Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) ` BP1AD (SD310) ` 22 Chapter 1: Getting sta.
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.
T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1.
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. T o connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer .
26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Rear panel BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) BP1AD (SD310) For details, refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual , which can be found in this manual.
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.
Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT BP1AD (SD310) 28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 29 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 31 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays.
32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Congure the Screen Resolution settings. For details, refer to the section Conguring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 33 Chapter 3 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.
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc T o 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.
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS Y ou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. T o disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.
Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS Y ou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. T o set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode .
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 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.
BP1AD (SD310) Modem RJ-45 cable 3. T urn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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. BM1AD / BM6AD (MD310) RJ-45 cable LAN BP1AD (SD310) RJ-45 cable LAN 2.
40 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 41 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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.
42 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. 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 .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 43 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or data.
44 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? My speakers produce no sound. • 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.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 45 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements.
46 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 47 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port.
48 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our 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.
A-1 ASUS Desktop PC Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A-2 Contents Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time .............................................................................. A-3 Using Windows ® 7 desktop ......................................................................... A-4 Managing your les and folders .
ASUS Desktop PC A-3 Chapter 1 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1.
A-4 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using Windows ® 7 desktop 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.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-5 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.
A-6 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Exploring les and folders T o explore les 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 .
A-8 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-9 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems.
A-10 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Setting up a user’s password T o 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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-1 1 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.
A-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8.1. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-13 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspots 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.
A-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspot Action upper left corner 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.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-15 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it.
A-16 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-17 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charms bar 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.
A-18 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-19 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature.
A-20 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-21 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H � Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. �- Zooms out your screen.
A-22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Entering the BIOS Setup 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.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-23 Chapter 3 Other Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device Windows ® 7 T o remove a USB storage device on Windows ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.
A-24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Conguring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 T o congure the screen resolution settings on Windows ® 7: 1.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-25 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display .
A-26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 4. Select Internet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-27 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 1 1. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 12.
A-28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Conguring a static IP network connection T o congure a static IP network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-29 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 2. From the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings .
A-30 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-31 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.
A-32 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charms bar Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-33 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 2. From the Charms bar , select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list.
A-34 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Recovering your system Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-35 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery . 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.
A-36 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T o reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Desktop PC A-37 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish .
A-38 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings.
A-39 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone 886-2-2894-3447 Fax 886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone 86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
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