Asus BM6330 User Manual
BM6330 BM6630/MD510 BP6230/SD510 ASUS Desktop PC BM6630/MD510 BP6230/SD510 BM6330 User Manual
ii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Copyright © 201 1 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 TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES 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 TO 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. E6586 First Edition April 201 1
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H iii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... iv Safety information .......................................................................................... vi Conventions used in this guide ..................................................................... vii Where to înd more information .................................................................... vii Package contents ........................................................................................ viii Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1 Getting to know your computer ................................................................... 1-1 Setting up your computer .......................................................................... 1-1 0 T urning your computer ON/OFF ............................................................... 1-14 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the îrst time .............................................................................. 2-1 Using Windows ® 7 desktop ......................................................................... 2-2 Managing your îles and folders .................................................................. 2-5 Restoring your system ................................................................................ 2-7 Protecting your computer ............................................................................ 2-7 Getting Windows ® Help and Support .......................................................... 2-9 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device .............................................................. 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers ....................................................... 3- 2 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC............................................. 4-1 Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ...................................... 4- 2 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ........................................................................................ 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II .......................................................................................... 6-1 ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................................... 6-7 Recovering your system ............................................................................. 6-9 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting .......................................................................................... 7-1
iv E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H v E N G L I S H E N G L I S H RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 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. Thi s cla ss B di gital app ara tus c ompl ies with Can adi an IC ES-0 03. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 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.
vi E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. ⢠DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. ⢠DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. ⢠DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. ⢠DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical îelds. ⢠DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. ⢠Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in îre. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery . ⢠Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ËC (41îµF)and 40ËC (104îµF). ⢠DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. ⢠DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. ⢠T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H vii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS website www .asus.com. ASUS Local T echnical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local T echnical Support Engineer .
viii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 Speciîcations depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact speciîcations. Standard items 1. ASUS 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 ⢠QIG x1 ⢠W arranty card x1 Package contents Check your system package for the following items.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W arranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Front panel 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 5. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer . 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer . 8. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 9. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. BM6630/MD510 3 9 6 4 8 5 7 2 1
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. 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. 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer . 8. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 9. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 2 9 1 5 6 3 8 4 7 BM6330
1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H BP6230/SD510 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay . The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Rear panel 1. Power connector . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . Setting the switch to 1 15V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 1 15V environment will seriously damage the system! 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. 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. 6. DVI-D port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 5 14 15 16 16 17 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 2 . V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V .
1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange â â Center/Subwoofer Black â Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray â â â Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. 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 ⢠DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. ⢠Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. ⢠USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . ⢠We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. Side Speaker Out port (gray) Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conîguration. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black) . This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conîguration. 10. Center / Subwoofer port (orange) Center / Subwoofer port (orange) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 1 1. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 12. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . In a 4, 6, or 8-channel conîguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 13. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 7. USB 3.0 ports. 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. 14. Expansion slot brackets. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 15. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 16 . Air vents. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer . 17. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor . 2 4 BP6230/SD510 13 16 17 1 3 5 3 6 7 8 12 14 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 4. DVI-D port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content. 5. USB 3.0 ports. 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. 14 9 10 1 1 15
1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 12. Expansion slot brackets. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 13. V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V . ⢠DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. ⢠Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. ⢠USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . ⢠We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray) Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conîguration. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black) . This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conîguration. 8. Center / Subwoofer port (orange) Center / Subwoofer port (orange) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . In a 4, 6, or 8-channel conîguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 1 1. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange â â Center/Subwoofer Black â Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray â â â Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer . 14. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. 15. Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 16. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 17. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor .
1-10 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. T o connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer . 2. Plug your monitor to a power source. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-1 1 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ⢠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. ⢠T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer , refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. BP6230/SD510
1-12 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 BP6230/SD510
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-13 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 BP6230/SD510
1-14 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only). 3. Press the power button on your computer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads automatically . T urning your computer OFF T o turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click on the Windows ® desktop. 3. Click to shut down the operating system. Power button BM6330 Power button BM6630/MD510 Power button BP6230/SD510
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-1 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the îrst time When you start your computer for the îrst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conîguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the îrst time: 1. T urn your computer on. W ait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next . 3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout . Click Next . 4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name. Click Next. 5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. Y ou may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information. 6. Carefully read the license terms. T ick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer . T o skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Y ou may now start using your computer . If you want to set up a password for your account later , refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter .
2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L 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. Launching items from the Start menu T o launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon . 2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch. Y ou may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter . Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® 7. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows ® , adding new users, and transferring îles to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows ® 7. T o use the Getting Started item: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Getting Started . The list of available tasks appears. 3. Select the task that you want to do. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer . Launching a program from the taskbar T o launch a program from the taskbar: ⢠From the Windows ® taskbar , click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the program. Y ou may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar . For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-3 E N G L I S H E N G L 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 programâs or itemâ s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media îles. T o pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar , right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list . Unpinning items from the jumplist T o unpin items from the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar , right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then select Unpin from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar T o pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar . 3. Select Pin to T askbar or Pin to Start menu . Y ou may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar , then select Pin this program to taskbar . Unpinning programs from the Start menu T o unpin programs from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list . Unpinning programs from the taskbar T o unpin programs from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar , right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar , then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the notiîcation area By default, the notiîcation area shows these three icons: Action Center notiîcation Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notiîcations and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. V olume Click this icon to adjust the volume. Displaying an alert notiîcation T o display an alert notiîcation: ⢠Click the Notiîcation icon , then click the message to open it. For more details, refer to the section Using Windows ® Action Center in this chapter . Customizing icons and notiîcations Y ou may choose to display or hide the icons and notiîcations on the taskbar or on the notiîcation area. T o customize icons and notiîcations: 1. From the notiîcation area, click on the arrow icon . 2. Click Customize . 3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want customize.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Managing your îles and folders Using Windows ® Explorer Windows ® Explorer allows you to view , manage, and organize your îles and folders. Launching Windows ® Explorer T o launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer . Exploring îles and folders T o explore îles 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 . Customizing the île/folder view T o customize the île/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar , click the View icon . 4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the île/folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want. Arranging your îles T o arrange your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the Arrange by îeld, click to display the dropdown list. 3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Sorting your îles T o sort your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your îles T o group your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 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 . 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your îles Setting up a backup T o set up a backup: 1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2. Click Set up backup . Click Next . 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup mode . If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, F A T - formatted îles, Recycle Bin îles, or temporary îles that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to înish the process.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Restoring your system The Windows ® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer âs system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer â s system settings without affecting your personal data. T o restore your system: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click > All Programs > Accessories > System T ools > System Restore . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notiîcations, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and îx some common computer problems. Y ou may customize the notiîcations. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notiîcations in this chapter . Launching Windows ® 7 Action Center T o launch Windows ® 7 Action Center: 1. T o launch Windows 7 Action Center , click the Notiîcation icon , then click Open Action Center . 2. From Windows 7 Action Center , click the task that you want to do. Using Windows ® Update Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer . Launching Windows ® Update T o launch Windows ® Update: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select All Programs > Windows Update . 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. 2. Select Manage another account . 3. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in the name of the new user . 5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account . Setting up a user â s password T o set up a user âs password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conîrm it. Key in your passwordâs hint. 4. When done, click Create password.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . Y ou have a 30-day trial period after activating it. T o activate T rend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the T rend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate . 3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the activation. Getting Windows ® Help and Support Windows ® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows ® 7 platform. T o launch Windows ® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows ® online help.
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 3-1 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: ⢠Insert the USB storage device to your computer . Front panel BM6330 BM6630/MD510 BP6230/SD510
3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 Headphone and Mic BM6630/MD510 Rear panel BM6630/MD510, BM6330 BP6230/SD510
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90Ë angles T o maintain the proper posture: ⢠Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. ⢠Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary , use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. ⢠Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is îrmly supported and angled slightly backward. ⢠Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC. ⢠Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. ⢠Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary , use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. ⢠Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. ⢠T ake regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.
4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 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. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your îles. Removing an optical disc T o remove an optical disc: 1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray: ⢠Press the eject button below the drive bay cover . ⢠Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. Remove the disc from the disc tray . If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer , click Windows ® 7 Start button on the taskbar , click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it. 1 2 3
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet 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). Modem RJ-45 cable 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. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. BM6630/MD510, BM6330
5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. RJ-45 cable LAN 3. T urn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer . 4. Conîgure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. Modem RJ-45 cable BP6230/SD510 BM6630/MD510, BM6330
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 5-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 2. T urn on your computer . 3. Conîgure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. RJ-45 cable LAN BP6230/SD510
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-1 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 . Installing AI Suite II T o install AI Suite II: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows ® notiîcation area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar . Click each button to select and launch a utility , to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. Y ou may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter .
6-2 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ⢠* Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. ⢠* Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . *Shifts between the display of T otal and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system properties of each mode Advanced settings for each mode Multiple system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efîcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status. It allows you to customize each mode through conîguring the settings such as CPU frequency , vCore V oltage, and Fan Control. T o launch EPU: ⢠Click T ool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Launching and conîguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer â 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. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. T o launch Probe II: ⢠Cli ck T ool > P robe II o n th e A I Su ite I I ma in me nu b ar . T o conîgure Probe II: ⢠Click the V oltage/T emperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ⢠The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Lo ad s yo ur s av ed co nî gu ra ti on Saves your conîguration
6-4 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Launching and conîguring 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: ⢠Cli ck T ool > S ensor Rec orde r on the A I Su ite I I ma in m enu b ar . T o conîgure Sensor Recorder: ⢠Click the V oltage/T emperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor . ⢠The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable. Select the sensors that you want to monitor Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode Drag to view the status during a certain period of time
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel dis play s the cur rent valu e of a s ystem sen sor such as f an r otati on, CPU dis play s the cur rent valu e of a s ystem sen sor s uch as f an ro tati on, CPU tem pera ture, and vol tages . T o laun ch Se nsor : ⢠Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Launching CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel dis play s the cur rent CPU freq uenc y and CPU usa ge. dis play s the cur rent CPU freq uenc y and CPU usag e. T o launch CPU frequency: ⢠Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar . The Update menu The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities . ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly pdate the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS île from the Internet, update the BIOS from an , download the latest BIOS île from the Internet, update the BIOS from an updated BIOS île, save the current BIOS île or view the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from île, then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafîc. T ick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next. When no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there is no new BIOS île from the BIOS server . 4. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Otherwise, click Otherwise, click No. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Updating the BIOS through a BIOS île T o update the BIOS through a BIOS île: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from île, then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS île from the Open window , click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Otherwise, click Otherwise, click No. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 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. ⢠Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. ⢠Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interfaceâs skin. ⢠Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable. ⢠Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, ⢠Skin allows you to customize the interfaceâs contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar . ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager T o install AI Manager: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe île from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Launching AI Manager T o launch the AI Manager from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx . The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.
6-8 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily . Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menuâs contents. Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar . Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar . Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager . Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu. AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE îles, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history , or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear . Click Apply when done. AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB îash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. T o lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the îrst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Conîrm the password. 3. Key in the password hint (recommended). 4. When done, click Ok. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok. T o unlock the device: 1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok . T o change the password: ⢠Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change password. Main My Favorites Support Information Exit button Switch to main Window Add to T oolBar Click to extend or restore
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. T o specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply . My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer . T o add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click Open on the île location window . The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. Y ou can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory . Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PCâs software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data îles (such as Outlook PST îles) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized conîguration settings (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory . DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVER Y . The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. T ake your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
6-10 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press < F9> during bootup. 2. Press < Enter > to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select one of the following recovery options. System Recovery: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to r es to re t he s ys te m to t he f ac to ry d ef au lt s et ti ng s. System Image Backup: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to b ur n th e sy st em i ma ge b ac ku p in D VD d is cs , wh ic h yo u ca n us e la te r to r es to re t he s ys te m to i ts d ef au lt s et ti ng s. System DVD Backup: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to m ak e a ba ck up c op y of t he s up po rt D VD . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. 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. T o use the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Y our Desktop PC needs to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Desktop PC and press < F8 > on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as âCD/DVDâ) and press < Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to restore the image. 4. Select OK to conîrm 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. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 7-1 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. ⢠Check if the wall outlet is functioning. ⢠Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section T urning your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. ⢠Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press <Alt> <Ctrl> <Delete> keys on the keyboard, then click Start T ask Manger . 2. Click Applications tab. 3. Select the program that is not responding, then click End T ask . ⢠If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? ⢠Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to. ⢠Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. ? 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 . Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad.
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-2 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ? No display on the monitor . ⢠Check if the monitor is powered on. ⢠Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . ⢠If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. ⢠Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. ⢠Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly . ⢠Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display . ⢠Ensure that the both monitors are powered on. ⢠During POST , only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display . The dual display function works only under Windows. ⢠When a graphics card is installed on your computer , ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. ⢠Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details. ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. ⢠The îrst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer , Windows automatically installs a driver for it. W ait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. ⢠Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions. ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer â s system settings without affecting my personal îles or data. The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer â s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-3 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ? The picture on the HDTV is stretched. ⢠It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV . Adjust the screen resolution to ît your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: ⢠Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings . ⢠Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings . 2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conîrmation message. ? 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 a electrical source and turned on. ⢠Adjust your speakersâ volume. ⢠Ensure that your computer âs system sounds are not Muted. ⢠If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . T o enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notiîcation area, then click . ⢠If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. ⢠Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly . ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. ⢠Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. ⢠Check if the disc is centered in the tray , especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. ⢠Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu.
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-4 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage ⢠Set your computer âs power voltage switch to your areaâs power requirements. ⢠Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Y our computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Y our computer âs power cord is not properly connected. ⢠Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. ⢠Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems T ry installing another PSU on your computer . 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 . ⢠Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). ⢠If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. Signal cable problems T ry connecting to another monitor .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-5 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Problems caused by the anti-virus software Close the anti-virus software. Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. ⢠Refer to your computer âs user manual for the correct port. ⢠Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T ry using another speaker or headphone. The front and back audio ports do not work. T ry both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel. Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-6 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . ⢠Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or freezes. Hard disk drive failure ⢠Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. ⢠Replace with a new hard disk drive. Memory module problems ⢠Replace with compatible memory modules. ⢠Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. There is not enough air ventilation for your computer . Move your computer to an area with better air îow . Incompatible softwares are installed. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-7 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L 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. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is too noisy when in use. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. There is not enough air ventilation for the computer . Move your computer to an area with better air îow . The system temperature is too high. ⢠Update th e B IOS. ⢠If yo u kno w how to r einst all the mot herbo ard, tr y to clea n t he in ner spa ce of the ch assis . If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PCâs warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information.
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 Way , 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 * EUR 0.14/minute from a German îxed landline; EUR 0.42/minute fr om a mobile phone.
ii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Copyright © 201 1 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 TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES 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 TO 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. E6586 First Edition April 201 1
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H iii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... iv Safety information .......................................................................................... vi Conventions used in this guide ..................................................................... vii Where to înd more information .................................................................... vii Package contents ........................................................................................ viii Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1 Getting to know your computer ................................................................... 1-1 Setting up your computer .......................................................................... 1-1 0 T urning your computer ON/OFF ............................................................... 1-14 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the îrst time .............................................................................. 2-1 Using Windows ® 7 desktop ......................................................................... 2-2 Managing your îles and folders .................................................................. 2-5 Restoring your system ................................................................................ 2-7 Protecting your computer ............................................................................ 2-7 Getting Windows ® Help and Support .......................................................... 2-9 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device .............................................................. 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers ....................................................... 3- 2 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC............................................. 4-1 Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ...................................... 4- 2 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ........................................................................................ 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II .......................................................................................... 6-1 ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................................... 6-7 Recovering your system ............................................................................. 6-9 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting .......................................................................................... 7-1
iv E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H v E N G L I S H E N G L I S H RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 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. Thi s cla ss B di gital app ara tus c ompl ies with Can adi an IC ES-0 03. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 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.
vi E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. ⢠DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. ⢠DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. ⢠DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. ⢠DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical îelds. ⢠DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. ⢠Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in îre. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery . ⢠Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ËC (41îµF)and 40ËC (104îµF). ⢠DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. ⢠DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. ⢠T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ⢠Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. ⢠Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . ⢠If the power supply is broken, do not try to îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed service technician or your retailer .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H vii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to înd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS website www .asus.com. ASUS Local T echnical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local T echnical Support Engineer .
viii E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 Speciîcations depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact speciîcations. Standard items 1. ASUS 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 ⢠QIG x1 ⢠W arranty card x1 Package contents Check your system package for the following items.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W arranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Front panel 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 5. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer . 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer . 8. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 9. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. BM6630/MD510 3 9 6 4 8 5 7 2 1
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. 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. 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer . 8. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 9. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 2 9 1 5 6 3 8 4 7 BM6330
1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H BP6230/SD510 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay . The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-R W devices. 2. 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 6. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 7. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Rear panel 1. Power connector . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . Setting the switch to 1 15V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 1 15V environment will seriously damage the system! 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. 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. 6. DVI-D port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 5 14 15 16 16 17 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 2 . V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V .
1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange â â Center/Subwoofer Black â Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray â â â Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. 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 ⢠DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. ⢠Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. ⢠USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . ⢠We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 8. Side Speaker Out port (gray) Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conîguration. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black) . This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conîguration. 10. Center / Subwoofer port (orange) Center / Subwoofer port (orange) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 1 1. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 12. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . In a 4, 6, or 8-channel conîguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 13. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 7. USB 3.0 ports. 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. 14. Expansion slot brackets. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 15. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 16 . Air vents. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer . 17. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor . 2 4 BP6230/SD510 13 16 17 1 3 5 3 6 7 8 12 14 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 4. DVI-D port. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray , and other protected content. 5. USB 3.0 ports. 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. 14 9 10 1 1 15
1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 12. Expansion slot brackets. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 13. V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switch to 230V . ⢠DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. ⢠Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. ⢠USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only . ⢠We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray) Side Speaker Out port (gray) . This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio conîguration. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black) . This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conîguration. 8. Center / Subwoofer port (orange) Center / Subwoofer port (orange) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 10. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . In a 4, 6, or 8-channel conîguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 1 1. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange â â Center/Subwoofer Black â Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray â â â Refer to the audio conîguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, or 6-channel conîguration. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer . 14. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. 15. Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 16. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 17. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor .
1-10 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. T o connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer . 2. Plug your monitor to a power source. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-1 1 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ⢠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. ⢠T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer , refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. BP6230/SD510
1-12 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 BP6230/SD510
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 1-13 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 BP6230/SD510
1-14 Chapter 1: Getting started E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only). 3. Press the power button on your computer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads automatically . T urning your computer OFF T o turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click on the Windows ® desktop. 3. Click to shut down the operating system. Power button BM6330 Power button BM6630/MD510 Power button BP6230/SD510
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-1 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the îrst time When you start your computer for the îrst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conîguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the îrst time: 1. T urn your computer on. W ait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next . 3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout . Click Next . 4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name. Click Next. 5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. Y ou may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information. 6. Carefully read the license terms. T ick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer . T o skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Y ou may now start using your computer . If you want to set up a password for your account later , refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter .
2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L 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. Launching items from the Start menu T o launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon . 2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch. Y ou may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter . Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® 7. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows ® , adding new users, and transferring îles to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows ® 7. T o use the Getting Started item: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Getting Started . The list of available tasks appears. 3. Select the task that you want to do. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer . Launching a program from the taskbar T o launch a program from the taskbar: ⢠From the Windows ® taskbar , click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the program. Y ou may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar . For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-3 E N G L I S H E N G L 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 programâs or itemâ s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media îles. T o pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar , right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list . Unpinning items from the jumplist T o unpin items from the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar , right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then select Unpin from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar T o pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar . 3. Select Pin to T askbar or Pin to Start menu . Y ou may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar , then select Pin this program to taskbar . Unpinning programs from the Start menu T o unpin programs from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list . Unpinning programs from the taskbar T o unpin programs from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar , right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar , then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the notiîcation area By default, the notiîcation area shows these three icons: Action Center notiîcation Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notiîcations and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. V olume Click this icon to adjust the volume. Displaying an alert notiîcation T o display an alert notiîcation: ⢠Click the Notiîcation icon , then click the message to open it. For more details, refer to the section Using Windows ® Action Center in this chapter . Customizing icons and notiîcations Y ou may choose to display or hide the icons and notiîcations on the taskbar or on the notiîcation area. T o customize icons and notiîcations: 1. From the notiîcation area, click on the arrow icon . 2. Click Customize . 3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want customize.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Managing your îles and folders Using Windows ® Explorer Windows ® Explorer allows you to view , manage, and organize your îles and folders. Launching Windows ® Explorer T o launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer . Exploring îles and folders T o explore îles 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 . Customizing the île/folder view T o customize the île/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar , click the View icon . 4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the île/folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want. Arranging your îles T o arrange your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the Arrange by îeld, click to display the dropdown list. 3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Sorting your îles T o sort your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your îles T o group your îles: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 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 . 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your îles Setting up a backup T o set up a backup: 1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2. Click Set up backup . Click Next . 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup mode . If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, F A T - formatted îles, Recycle Bin îles, or temporary îles that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to înish the process.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Restoring your system The Windows ® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer âs system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer â s system settings without affecting your personal data. T o restore your system: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click > All Programs > Accessories > System T ools > System Restore . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notiîcations, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and îx some common computer problems. Y ou may customize the notiîcations. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notiîcations in this chapter . Launching Windows ® 7 Action Center T o launch Windows ® 7 Action Center: 1. T o launch Windows 7 Action Center , click the Notiîcation icon , then click Open Action Center . 2. From Windows 7 Action Center , click the task that you want to do. Using Windows ® Update Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer . Launching Windows ® Update T o launch Windows ® Update: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select All Programs > Windows Update . 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. 2. Select Manage another account . 3. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in the name of the new user . 5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account . Setting up a user â s password T o set up a user âs password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conîrm it. Key in your passwordâs hint. 4. When done, click Create password.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 2-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . Y ou have a 30-day trial period after activating it. T o activate T rend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the T rend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate . 3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the activation. Getting Windows ® Help and Support Windows ® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows ® 7 platform. T o launch Windows ® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows ® online help.
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 3-1 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: ⢠Insert the USB storage device to your computer . Front panel BM6330 BM6630/MD510 BP6230/SD510
3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 Headphone and Mic BM6630/MD510 Rear panel BM6630/MD510, BM6330 BP6230/SD510
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3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 2-channel Speakers
3-5 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Connecting 8-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90Ë angles T o maintain the proper posture: ⢠Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. ⢠Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary , use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. ⢠Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is îrmly supported and angled slightly backward. ⢠Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC. ⢠Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. ⢠Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary , use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. ⢠Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. ⢠T ake regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.
4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 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. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your îles. Removing an optical disc T o remove an optical disc: 1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray: ⢠Press the eject button below the drive bay cover . ⢠Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. Remove the disc from the disc tray . If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer , click Windows ® 7 Start button on the taskbar , click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it. 1 2 3
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet 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). Modem RJ-45 cable 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. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. BM6630/MD510, BM6330
5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. RJ-45 cable LAN 3. T urn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer . 4. Conîgure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. Modem RJ-45 cable BP6230/SD510 BM6630/MD510, BM6330
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 5-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 2. T urn on your computer . 3. Conîgure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. RJ-45 cable LAN BP6230/SD510
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ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-1 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 . Installing AI Suite II T o install AI Suite II: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows ® notiîcation area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar . Click each button to select and launch a utility , to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. Y ou may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter .
6-2 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. ⢠* Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. ⢠* Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . *Shifts between the display of T otal and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system properties of each mode Advanced settings for each mode Multiple system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efîcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status. It allows you to customize each mode through conîguring the settings such as CPU frequency , vCore V oltage, and Fan Control. T o launch EPU: ⢠Click T ool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-3 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Launching and conîguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer â 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. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. T o launch Probe II: ⢠Cli ck T ool > P robe II o n th e A I Su ite I I ma in me nu b ar . T o conîgure Probe II: ⢠Click the V oltage/T emperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ⢠The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Lo ad s yo ur s av ed co nî gu ra ti on Saves your conîguration
6-4 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Launching and conîguring 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: ⢠Cli ck T ool > S ensor Rec orde r on the A I Su ite I I ma in m enu b ar . T o conîgure Sensor Recorder: ⢠Click the V oltage/T emperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor . ⢠The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable. Select the sensors that you want to monitor Click to zoom in/out the Y axis Click to zoom in/out the X axis Click to return to the default mode Drag to view the status during a certain period of time
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-5 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel dis play s the cur rent valu e of a s ystem sen sor such as f an r otati on, CPU dis play s the cur rent valu e of a s ystem sen sor s uch as f an ro tati on, CPU tem pera ture, and vol tages . T o laun ch Se nsor : ⢠Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Launching CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel dis play s the cur rent CPU freq uenc y and CPU usa ge. dis play s the cur rent CPU freq uenc y and CPU usag e. T o launch CPU frequency: ⢠Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar . The Update menu The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities . ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly pdate the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS île from the Internet, update the BIOS from an , download the latest BIOS île from the Internet, update the BIOS from an updated BIOS île, save the current BIOS île or view the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from île, then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafîc. T ick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next. When no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there is no new BIOS île from the BIOS server . 4. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Otherwise, click Otherwise, click No. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Updating the BIOS through a BIOS île T o update the BIOS through a BIOS île: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from île, then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS île from the Open window , click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Otherwise, click Otherwise, click No. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 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. ⢠Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. ⢠Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interfaceâs skin. ⢠Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable. ⢠Bar allows you to modify the bar setting, ⢠Skin allows you to customize the interfaceâs contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-7 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar . ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager T o install AI Manager: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe île from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Launching AI Manager T o launch the AI Manager from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx . The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.
6-8 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily . Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menuâs contents. Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar . Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar . Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager . Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu. AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE îles, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history , or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear . Click Apply when done. AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB îash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. T o lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the îrst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Conîrm the password. 3. Key in the password hint (recommended). 4. When done, click Ok. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok. T o unlock the device: 1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok . T o change the password: ⢠Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change password. Main My Favorites Support Information Exit button Switch to main Window Add to T oolBar Click to extend or restore
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 6-9 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. T o specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply . My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer . T o add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click Open on the île location window . The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. Y ou can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory . Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PCâs software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data îles (such as Outlook PST îles) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized conîguration settings (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory . DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVER Y . The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. T ake your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
6-10 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press < F9> during bootup. 2. Press < Enter > to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select one of the following recovery options. System Recovery: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to r es to re t he s ys te m to t he f ac to ry d ef au lt s et ti ng s. System Image Backup: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to b ur n th e sy st em i ma ge b ac ku p in D VD d is cs , wh ic h yo u ca n us e la te r to r es to re t he s ys te m to i ts d ef au lt s et ti ng s. System DVD Backup: Th is f ea tu re a ll ow s yo u to m ak e a ba ck up c op y of t he s up po rt D VD . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. 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. T o use the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Y our Desktop PC needs to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Desktop PC and press < F8 > on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as âCD/DVDâ) and press < Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to restore the image. 4. Select OK to conîrm 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. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 7-1 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. ⢠Check if the wall outlet is functioning. ⢠Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section T urning your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. ⢠Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press <Alt> <Ctrl> <Delete> keys on the keyboard, then click Start T ask Manger . 2. Click Applications tab. 3. Select the program that is not responding, then click End T ask . ⢠If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? ⢠Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to. ⢠Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. ? 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 . Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad.
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-2 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ? No display on the monitor . ⢠Check if the monitor is powered on. ⢠Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . ⢠If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. ⢠Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. ⢠Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly . ⢠Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display . ⢠Ensure that the both monitors are powered on. ⢠During POST , only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display . The dual display function works only under Windows. ⢠When a graphics card is installed on your computer , ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. ⢠Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details. ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. ⢠The îrst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer , Windows automatically installs a driver for it. W ait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. ⢠Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions. ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer â s system settings without affecting my personal îles or data. The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer â s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-3 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H ? The picture on the HDTV is stretched. ⢠It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV . Adjust the screen resolution to ît your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: ⢠Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings . ⢠Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings . 2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conîrmation message. ? 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 a electrical source and turned on. ⢠Adjust your speakersâ volume. ⢠Ensure that your computer âs system sounds are not Muted. ⢠If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . T o enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notiîcation area, then click . ⢠If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. ⢠Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly . ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. ⢠Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. ⢠Check if the disc is centered in the tray , especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. ⢠Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu.
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-4 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage ⢠Set your computer âs power voltage switch to your areaâs power requirements. ⢠Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Y our computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Y our computer âs power cord is not properly connected. ⢠Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. ⢠Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems T ry installing another PSU on your computer . 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 . ⢠Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). ⢠If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. Signal cable problems T ry connecting to another monitor .
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-5 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Problems caused by the anti-virus software Close the anti-virus software. Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. ⢠Refer to your computer âs user manual for the correct port. ⢠Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T ry using another speaker or headphone. The front and back audio ports do not work. T ry both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel. Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-6 E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 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 . ⢠Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or freezes. Hard disk drive failure ⢠Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. ⢠Replace with a new hard disk drive. Memory module problems ⢠Replace with compatible memory modules. ⢠Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. There is not enough air ventilation for your computer . Move your computer to an area with better air îow . Incompatible softwares are installed. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares.
E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 7-7 ASUS BM6630/MD510, BP6230/SD510, BM6330 E N G L I S H E N G L 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. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is too noisy when in use. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. There is not enough air ventilation for the computer . Move your computer to an area with better air îow . The system temperature is too high. ⢠Update th e B IOS. ⢠If yo u kno w how to r einst all the mot herbo ard, tr y to clea n t he in ner spa ce of the ch assis . If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PCâs warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information.
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