Asus BM2230 User Manual
BM2630/MD150 BM2230 BM2330 ASUS PC User Manual BM2230 BM2330 BM2630/MD150 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 1 2/9/10 9:27:24 AM
ii Copyright © 2010 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 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 ASUST eK Computer Inc. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiîed or altered, unless such repair , modiîcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiîcation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneît, without intent to infringe. E5326 First Edition V1 February 2010 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:24 AM
iii 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.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , Fremont, CA 94539, USA T elephone 1-510-739-3777 Fax 1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com T echnical Support T elephone 1-812-282-2787 Support fax 1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax 49-2102-95991 1 Web site www .asus.de Online contact www .asus.de/sales T echnical Support T elephone (Component) 49-1805-010923 T elephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) 49-1805-010920 Support Fax 49-2102-9599-1 1 Online support support.asus.com E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:24 AM
iv Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi General precautions .................................................................................. vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii System package contents ........................................................................... x Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse ............................. 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices .................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2 2.2 Powering your system ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD .............................................. 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 2-7 2.3.7 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 ................................................................... 2-13 2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-14 2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 2-14 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings ..................................... 2-15 2.6 Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 2-15 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows ® XP OS: ................................... 2-15 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows ® Vista OS: ................................ 2-16 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows ® 7 OS:...................................... 2-17 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM
v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ⢠This device may not cause harmful interference, and ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment. 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://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. ⢠When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Ensure that all the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device to or from the system. ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that comes with the package. ⢠Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet. Place this product on a îat and stable surface. ⢠When using this product, do not block any air inlet/outlet on the chassis. ⢠We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
vii Lithium-Ion Battery W arning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer âs instructions. VORSICHT : Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäÃen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT W ARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using the ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below . Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. ⢠Before using this product, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠Avoid dust and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight. ⢠Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet. ⢠Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product. ⢠Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly connected. ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry . ⢠Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents on the chassis. ⢠If this product has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the heatsinks and the surfaces of IC as they may become very warm and hot. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. ⢠Before you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure that you unplugged the system from the power source. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
viii About this guide How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC and instructions on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package. ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . ⢠Do not service this product yourself. ⢠Though the system casing is elaborately designed to protect users from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Put on a pair of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover . ⢠Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of time. ⢠We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. ⢠Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the manufacturer . ⢠T o prevent îre or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension cords. ⢠W arning: Ensure that you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it may cause an explosion hazard. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 8 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. 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. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 9 2/9/10 9:27:27 AM
x System package contents Check your BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 system package for the following items. 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. Power strip ⢠Optional items are not included in the system package. They are purchased separately . ⢠Speciîcations depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact speciîcations. Standard items 1. ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC with ⢠ASUS Desktop x1 ⢠Mouse x1 ⢠Keyboard x1 2. Cables ⢠Power cord x1 3. Accessories ⢠Mouse pad x1 4. DVD ⢠Support DVD x1 5. Documentation ⢠User Manual x1 ⢠W arranty card x1 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 10 2/9/10 9:27:28 AM
Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 1 2/9/10 9:27:28 AM
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Front panel The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC include an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. Power LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM2330 BM2230 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button HDD LED Reset button 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power LED 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button BM2630/MD150 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays Power LED E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:29 AM
1-3 ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you to conveniently connect devices. V oltage selector The systemâs power supply unit has a 1 15V / 230V voltage selector located above the power connector . 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 100-127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V . Setting the switch to 1 15V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 1 15V environment will seriously damage the system! 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x USB Keyboard ports 1 x COM port 1 x V oltage selector Expansion slot lock 1 x Power connector 1x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power switch Air vents 1 x RJ-45 port Side cover lock Air vents Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:31 AM
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse Y our ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC are equipped with a number of ports at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system. Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. Micro phone USB VGA PS/2 Keyboard Expansion slots RJ-45 Power connector USB Line In Line Out DVI Side Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:44 AM
Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 1 2/9/10 9:27:44 AM
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started BM2230 BM2330 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. When you start the system for the îrst time, the system automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if you want to restart the system. Install drivers according to the instructions in the following sections. ⢠T o ensure that the OS works properly , install the drivers included in the Support DVD. ⢠Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your system Press the Power button to power up the system. Power button Power button BM2630/MD150 Power button E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:46 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-3 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer . 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:46 AM
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the drivers for your desktop PC. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD ® Chipset driver . VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA ® audio driver . Realtek RTL81 12 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek ® RTL81 12 LAN driver . ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine. USB2.0 Driver Installs the USB2.0 driver . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. T ap an item from the screen to install. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities for your desktop PC. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to launch AI Disk and AI Security easily . ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to open, view , and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer . Visit the Microsoft website at www .microsoft.com for updates. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make an AHCI/RAID driver disk. The user manual îles are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual île. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 2/9/10 9:27:48 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information Click Contact to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the speciîed information. Motherboard Info Displays the general speciîcations of the motherboard. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 2/9/10 9:27:50 AM
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 8 2/9/10 9:27:51 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-9 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security , and AI Probe easily . 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager T o install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer . If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager Y ou can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. T o launch AI Manager from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx . The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Quick Bar to show the corresponding menu. Main My Favorites Support Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 9 2/9/10 9:27:51 AM
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar . Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar . Click to close AI Manager . 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security , and AI Probe from the Main menu. Click the small triangle to open or close the Main menu. Click to open/close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear the temporary IE îles, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened îles list. Select the item that you want to clear , then click Apply. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 10 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-1 1 AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB îash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for your data. T o lock a device: 1. If you are using AI Security for the îrst time, key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Conîrm your password. 3. Key in your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 11 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. T o unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. 2. Key in your password, then click OK. T o change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 12 2/9/10 9:27:53 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-13 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. T o add an application: 1. Click Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Open. The application you selected is added and its icon appears. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open, delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 13 2/9/10 9:27:53 AM
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 14 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-15 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working state. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data îles to a USB îash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized conîguration settings such as network settings. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press <F9> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows ® XP OS: 1. T urn on your system. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Restart the system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. Select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recovery system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. 4. A conîrmation screen pops up. Click Next to conîrm. 5. Check I accept from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. A list displays the contents you are going to recover . Click Y es to conîrm. The recovery process starts. 7. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. The system restarts. 8 . After the system reboots, Windows ® XP begins its system conîgurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, then the system restarts. Adjust the screen to a suitable display resolution. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 15 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows ® Vista OS: 1. T urn on your system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Select the optical drive as the boot device then press Enter . The system restarts. 3. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to continue. 4. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover Windows to îrst partition only: This option deletes only the îrst partition, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recover Windows to entire HD: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. The îrst partition takes up 60% of the whole hard disk size and the second partition takes up 40%. The new system is installed in the îrst partition. Y ou can back up your data in the second partition. 5. When a window appears querying Are you sure you want to recover now, click Finish. The process percentage is displayed on the screen. 6. When a Recovery înish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. After it restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the system conîgurations. If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press <F9> when the ASUS logo appears. Then follow steps 3-6 below . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 16 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-17 2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as the boot device. Press Enter and then press any key to continue. 3. W ait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âC.â Select a partition and click NEXT. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive âC.â Select this option and click Y es . 4. T ick I accept then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on the conîrmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. After the system restarts, Windows ® 7 begins its system conîgurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press <F9> when the ASUS logo appears. Then follow steps 3-6 below . 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows ® 7 OS: 1. T urn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press <F8> to enter the Please select boot device menu. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 17 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM
Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 18 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM
ii Copyright © 2010 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 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 ASUST eK Computer Inc. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiîed or altered, unless such repair , modiîcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiîcation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneît, without intent to infringe. E5326 First Edition V1 February 2010 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:24 AM
iii 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.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , Fremont, CA 94539, USA T elephone 1-510-739-3777 Fax 1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com T echnical Support T elephone 1-812-282-2787 Support fax 1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax 49-2102-95991 1 Web site www .asus.de Online contact www .asus.de/sales T echnical Support T elephone (Component) 49-1805-010923 T elephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) 49-1805-010920 Support Fax 49-2102-9599-1 1 Online support support.asus.com E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:24 AM
iv Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi General precautions .................................................................................. vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii System package contents ........................................................................... x Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse ............................. 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices .................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2 2.2 Powering your system ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD .............................................. 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6 2.3.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 2-7 2.3.7 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 ................................................................... 2-13 2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-14 2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 2-14 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings ..................................... 2-15 2.6 Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 2-15 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows ® XP OS: ................................... 2-15 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows ® Vista OS: ................................ 2-16 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows ® 7 OS:...................................... 2-17 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM
v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ⢠This device may not cause harmful interference, and ⢠This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer âs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ⢠Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ⢠Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . ⢠Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ⢠Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment. 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://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:25 AM
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. ⢠When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Ensure that all the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device to or from the system. ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Operation safety ⢠Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that comes with the package. ⢠Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry . ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet. Place this product on a îat and stable surface. ⢠When using this product, do not block any air inlet/outlet on the chassis. ⢠We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
vii Lithium-Ion Battery W arning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer âs instructions. VORSICHT : Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäÃen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. LASER PRODUCT W ARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT General precautions Before using the ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below . Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. ⢠Before using this product, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . ⢠Avoid dust and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight. ⢠Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet. ⢠Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product. ⢠Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly connected. ⢠T o avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry . ⢠Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents on the chassis. ⢠If this product has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the heatsinks and the surfaces of IC as they may become very warm and hot. Check if the system receives proper ventilation. ⢠Before you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure that you unplugged the system from the power source. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
viii About this guide How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC and instructions on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package. ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer . ⢠Do not service this product yourself. ⢠Though the system casing is elaborately designed to protect users from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Put on a pair of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover . ⢠Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of time. ⢠We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC. ⢠Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the manufacturer . ⢠T o prevent îre or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension cords. ⢠W arning: Ensure that you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it may cause an explosion hazard. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 8 2/9/10 9:27:26 AM
ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. 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. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 9 2/9/10 9:27:27 AM
x System package contents Check your BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 system package for the following items. 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. Power strip ⢠Optional items are not included in the system package. They are purchased separately . ⢠Speciîcations depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact speciîcations. Standard items 1. ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC with ⢠ASUS Desktop x1 ⢠Mouse x1 ⢠Keyboard x1 2. Cables ⢠Power cord x1 3. Accessories ⢠Mouse pad x1 4. DVD ⢠Support DVD x1 5. Documentation ⢠User Manual x1 ⢠W arranty card x1 E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 10 2/9/10 9:27:28 AM
Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 1 2/9/10 9:27:28 AM
1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Front panel The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC include an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. Power LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button 2 x USB 2.0 ports BM2330 BM2230 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button HDD LED Reset button 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power LED 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays Power button BM2630/MD150 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays Power LED E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:29 AM
1-3 ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 1.2 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you to conveniently connect devices. V oltage selector The systemâs power supply unit has a 1 15V / 230V voltage selector located above the power connector . 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 100-127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V . Setting the switch to 1 15V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 1 15V environment will seriously damage the system! 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x USB Keyboard ports 1 x COM port 1 x V oltage selector Expansion slot lock 1 x Power connector 1x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 x Expansion slots 1 x Power switch Air vents 1 x RJ-45 port Side cover lock Air vents Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:31 AM
1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction 1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse Y our ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, or BM2330 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel. 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS BM2630/MD150, BM2230, and BM2330 Desktop PC are equipped with a number of ports at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system. Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it. Micro phone USB VGA PS/2 Keyboard Expansion slots RJ-45 Power connector USB Line In Line Out DVI Side Speaker Out Center/ Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:44 AM
Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 1 2/9/10 9:27:44 AM
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started BM2230 BM2330 2.1 Installing an operating system This desktop PC supports Windows ® XP / V ista / 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. When you start the system for the îrst time, the system automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if you want to restart the system. Install drivers according to the instructions in the following sections. ⢠T o ensure that the OS works properly , install the drivers included in the Support DVD. ⢠Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your system Press the Power button to power up the system. Power button Power button BM2630/MD150 Power button E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 2 2/9/10 9:27:46 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-3 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer . 2.3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all system features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 3 2/9/10 9:27:46 AM
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the drivers for your desktop PC. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD ® Chipset driver . VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA ® audio driver . Realtek RTL81 12 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek ® RTL81 12 LAN driver . ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine. USB2.0 Driver Installs the USB2.0 driver . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 4 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. T ap an item from the screen to install. ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities for your desktop PC. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to launch AI Disk and AI Security easily . ASUS Update Installs ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to open, view , and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer . Visit the Microsoft website at www .microsoft.com for updates. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 5 2/9/10 9:27:47 AM
2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make an AHCI/RAID driver disk. The user manual îles are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual île. 2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 6 2/9/10 9:27:48 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information Click Contact to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the speciîed information. Motherboard Info Displays the general speciîcations of the motherboard. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 7 2/9/10 9:27:50 AM
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 8 2/9/10 9:27:51 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-9 2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security , and AI Probe easily . 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager T o install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer . If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the île ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager Y ou can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. T o launch AI Manager from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager v1.xx.xx . The AI Manager Quick Bar appears. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the Quick Bar to show the corresponding menu. Main My Favorites Support Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 9 2/9/10 9:27:51 AM
2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar . Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar . Click to close AI Manager . 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security , and AI Probe from the Main menu. Click the small triangle to open or close the Main menu. Click to open/close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear the temporary IE îles, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened îles list. Select the item that you want to clear , then click Apply. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 10 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-1 1 AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB îash disk and a CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for your data. T o lock a device: 1. If you are using AI Security for the îrst time, key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Conîrm your password. 3. Key in your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 11 2/9/10 9:27:52 AM
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. T o unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. 2. Key in your password, then click OK. T o change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 12 2/9/10 9:27:53 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-13 2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. T o add an application: 1. Click Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Open. The application you selected is added and its icon appears. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open, delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 13 2/9/10 9:27:53 AM
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 14 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-15 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working state. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data îles to a USB îash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized conîguration settings such as network settings. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. 2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press <F9> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). 2.6.1 Recovering a Windows ® XP OS: 1. T urn on your system. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive. 2. Restart the system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. Select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recovery system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. 4. A conîrmation screen pops up. Click Next to conîrm. 5. Check I accept from the succeeding screen and click Next. 6. A list displays the contents you are going to recover . Click Y es to conîrm. The recovery process starts. 7. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. The system restarts. 8 . After the system reboots, Windows ® XP begins its system conîgurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, then the system restarts. Adjust the screen to a suitable display resolution. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 15 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. 2.6.2 Recovering a Windows ® Vista OS: 1. T urn on your system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot device menu appears. Select the optical drive as the boot device then press Enter . The system restarts. 3. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to continue. 4. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover Windows to îrst partition only: This option deletes only the îrst partition, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recover Windows to entire HD: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive âCâ. Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partitions: This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates two new system partitions. The îrst partition takes up 60% of the whole hard disk size and the second partition takes up 40%. The new system is installed in the îrst partition. Y ou can back up your data in the second partition. 5. When a window appears querying Are you sure you want to recover now, click Finish. The process percentage is displayed on the screen. 6. When a Recovery înish message appears, click OK and the system restarts. After it restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the system conîgurations. If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press <F9> when the ASUS logo appears. Then follow steps 3-6 below . E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 16 2/9/10 9:27:54 AM
ASUS BM2230, BM2330, BM2630/MD150 2-17 2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as the boot device. Press Enter and then press any key to continue. 3. W ait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive âC.â Select a partition and click NEXT. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive âC.â Select this option and click Y es . 4. T ick I accept then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on the conîrmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. After the system restarts, Windows ® 7 begins its system conîgurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only . DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updates. If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press <F9> when the ASUS logo appears. Then follow steps 3-6 below . 2.6.3 Recovering a Windows ® 7 OS: 1. T urn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press <F8> to enter the Please select boot device menu. E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 17 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM
Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY E5326_BM2230-2330-2630.indb 18 2/9/10 9:27:55 AM