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ASUS Desktop PC M1 1BB User Manual.
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 .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 47 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ...................................................... 54 Recovering your system .
5 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.
6 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.
7 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).
8 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.
9 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 when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
10 Package contents • If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only .
ASUS M1 1BB 1 1 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.
12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Front panel MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this slot.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel DVI HDMI V oltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage. Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.
14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only).
16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. T o connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1.
18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 19 ENGLISH 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.
20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 21 Chapter 2 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.
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jump lists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jump list launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Managing your les and folders Using Windows ® Explorer Windows ® Explorer allows you to view , manage, and organize your les and folders. Launching Windows ® Explorer T o launch Windows Explorer: 1.
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Sorting your les T o sort your les: 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Restoring your system The Windows ® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user account and password Y ou may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer . Setting up a user account T o set up a user account: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click > Getting Started > Add new users .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Activating the anti-virus software T rend 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 .
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 31 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers.
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 8-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in your computer , connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card.
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 39 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.
40 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive 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.
42 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 43 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet DVI HDMI Modem RJ-45 cable 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 T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 47 Chapter 6 Using the utilities 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.
48 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and conguring EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Probe II 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.
50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Click T oo l > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH The Monitor menu 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.
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS.
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on selected models and may be purchased separately .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH During the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to remove the dust from the internal system components. 3. From the Monitor menu, select Clean Level and press <Enter> to display its conguration options.
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 59 Chapter 7 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. • Check if your computer is properly connected.
60 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV .
62 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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. • Adjust the voltage settings.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet 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.
64 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M1 1BB 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
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