Asus BM1845: Contents

Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... 5

Safety information .......................................................................................... 7

Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 8

Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 8

Package contents .......................................................................................... 9

Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome! ......................................................................................................11

Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11

Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 17

Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 19

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Chapter 2 Using Windows

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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 21

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Using Windows

7 desktop .......................................................................... 22

Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 24

Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 26

Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 27

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Getting Windows

Help and Support ........................................................... 28

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 29

Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 30

Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 33

Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 34

Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS .................................................. 35

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ......................................................................................... 37

Chapter 6 Using the utilities

ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 39

ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 46

ASUS Webstorage ....................................................................................... 49

ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................... 51

ASUS Secure Delete ................................................................................... 52

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Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 53

Recovering your system .............................................................................. 54

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 57

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ASUS contact information ............................................................................ 64

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Notices

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards

for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to

responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging

materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling

information in different regions.

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’s 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 modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

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RF exposure warning

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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.

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 Warning

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’s instructions.

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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 elds.

• 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 re. DO NOT short circuit the

contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and

40˚C (104F).

• 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.

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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Rear panel

1. Voltage selector switch.Voltage selector switch. 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 115V. If the voltage supply in your aear is 200-240V, set

the swtich to 230V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will

seriously damage the system!

2. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

3. 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.

4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple/green).PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard

or PS/2 mouse.

5. USB 2.0 ports.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. Optical S/PDIF output port.Optical S/PDIF output port. This port connects to an external audio output device via

an optical S/PDIF cable.

7. HDMI port.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected

content.

8. 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.

9. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

10. 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.

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Rear USB 2.0 port 2

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Rear USB 3.0 port 2

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Rear USB 3.0 port 1

Rear USB 2.0 port 3

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Rear USB 2.0 port 4

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• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows

operating system.

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• 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.

11. USB 2.0 ports.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.

12. 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

ACT/LINK

SPEED

LED

LED

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

13. Rear Speaker Out port (black).Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and

8-channel audio conguration.

14. Side Speaker Out port (gray).Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel

audio conguration.

15. Microphone port (pink).Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

16. Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

17. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer

speakers.

18. Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,

or 8-channel conguration.

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Headset

Port

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

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19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only).ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this

optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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20. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your

computer to connect to a wireless network.

21. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

expansion card.

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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.

To 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.

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

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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.

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.

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Turning your computer ON/OFF

This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.

Turning your computer ON

To turn your computer ON:

1. Turn your monitor ON.

2. Turn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only).

3. Press the power button on your computer.

Power button

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BM1645/MD250

3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.

Turning your computer OFF

To turn your computer OFF:

1. Close all running applications.

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2. Click on the Windows

desktop.

3. Click to shut down the operating system.

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Chapter 2

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Using Windows

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When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in

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conguring the basic settings of your Windows

7 operating system.

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1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen

appears.

2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next.

3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and

Keyboard layout, then click Next.

4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next.

5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may

also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

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.

6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick 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. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and

restarts. You may now start using your computer.

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Using Windows

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Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows

7.

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

To launch items from the Start menu:

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1. From the Windows

taskbar, click the Start icon .

2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.

You 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.

Using the Getting Started item

The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks

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such as personalizing Windows

, adding new users, and transferring les to help you to

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familiarize yourself with using Windows

7.

To use the Getting Started item:

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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

To launch a program from the taskbar:

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• From the Windows

taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the

program.

You 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.

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When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-

access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as

favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.

To pin items to the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

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2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.

Unpinning items from the jumplist

To 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

To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:

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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 Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.

You 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

To unpin programs from the Start menu:

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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

To 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.

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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.

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Connecting 2-channel Speakers

Connecting 4-channel Speakers

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Connecting 6-channel Speakers

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Connecting 8-channel Speakers

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Chapter 4

Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC

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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.

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To 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 rmly 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.

• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

Using the optical drive (on selected models only)

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Inserting an optical disc

To 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 les.

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If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows

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click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it.

Removing an optical disc

To 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.

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You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS

Setup.

To disable or enable the USB ports:

1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.

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3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable.

4. Press <Enter> to enable or disable the selected USB port.

5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

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Wired connection

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network

(LAN).

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.

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Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.

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.

3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your

Internet connection.

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Connecting via a local area network (LAN)

To 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.

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2. Turn on your computer.

3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet

connection.

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Chapter 6

Using the utilities

The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You may use

the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details,

refer to Recovering your system in this chapter.

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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.

This utility is pre-installed on some models. For models without an operating system, follow

the steps below to install this utility.

Installing AI Suite II

To 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.

Using AI Suite II

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AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows

operating system. The AI Suite

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II icon appears in the Windows

notication 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.

Click to select a utility

Click to update the

Click to show the ASUS

motherboard BIOS

support information

Click to monitor sensors

Click to show the

Click to customize

or CPU frequency

system information

the interface settings

• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.

• The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual

screenshots vary with models.

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ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used

applications.

Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation

wizard appears.

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If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe le 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

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To 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.

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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.

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 menu’s contents.

Exit button

Switch to main Window

Add to ToolBar

Main

Support

My Favorites

Information

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.

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AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, 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 ash

disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in

a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm 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.

To unlock the device:

1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok.

To change the password:

• Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change

password.

AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

To 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.

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To add an application:

1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click Open on the le location window. The application is added to My Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You

can also double click to launch the selected application.

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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.

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ASUS Webstorage

ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones

or tablets wherever there is internet connection.

Installing webstorage

To install webstorage:

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe le from the ASUS

WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.

Launching Webstorage

®

To launch the WebStorage from the Windows

desktop, click

Start > All Programs > ASUS

> Webstorage

. The webstorage quick bar

®

appears in the Windows

taskbar. Right-

click this icon to switch between the quick

bar and the main window

Drive

Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced les, share groups and password protected

data from here. Right-click the mouse to preview les before downloading or generating a

sharing URL.

Backup

To backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your

preferences in cloud storage; or select “Auto Backup” for complete data backup.

MySyncFolder

To store the updated les to MySyncFolder for easy access and share of all types of les

without the limitation of location or device.

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Calendar

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ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal

computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use.

BookmarkSyncer

The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud

automatically synchronized in multiple computer.

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MobileApp

ASUS WebStorage mobile applications sync your les between multiple devices. It also

supports transcoding technology that allows preview and les streaming on your mobile

phone.

Go to Web

Experience the value-added cloud service through ASUS WebStorage, without the risk of

losing data.

Settings

1. Click the Settings icon , the settings interface appears.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the conguration.

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ASUS Easy Update

ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and

applications for your system.

®

1. From the Windows

notication area,

right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon.

2. Select Schedule to set how often you

want to update your system.

3. Select Update to activate the update.

4. Click OK to display the items you can

download.

5. Check the item(s) you want to download,

and then click OK.

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ASUS Secure Delete

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ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and-

drop interface, thus protecting your data security.

To Use ASUS Secure Delete

1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete:

®

• Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows

desktop,

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• Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Secure Delete.

2. Do any of the following to add les to the

deletion box:

• Drag and drop the les to the box.

• Right-click the le then select ASUS

Secure Delete.

3. To remove a le from the deletion list, select

the le then click .

4. Tick 

bin if you want to permanently delete all the

les in the recycle bin.

5. Click Clear, and then click OK on the

conrmation message to permanently delete

all the les listed in the deletion box and the

recycle bin (if selected in step 3).

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Nero 9

Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.

Installing Nero 9

To install Nero 9:

1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive.

2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe le from the main directory of your Nero

9 DVD.

3. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials.

4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.

5. Click Next to continue.

6. Tick I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next.

7. Select Typical then click Next.

8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click

Next.

9. When done, click Exit.

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1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.

2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click Add.

3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.

For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com

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Recovering your system

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Using the system recovery partition

The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original

working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data les (such as

Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any

customized conguration settings (such as network settings).

About the system recovery partition

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The system 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 system recovery partition, which is the partition without volume label

on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if

deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems

with the recovery process.

Using the system recovery partition:

1. Press <F9> during bootup.

2. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press <Enter>.

3. From the Recover system to a partition screen, click <Next>.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

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Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models)

Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop

PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on

the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.

To use the Recovery DVD:

1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your 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 “CD/DVD”) and press <Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD.

3. Select OK to start to restore the image.

4. Select OK to conrm 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.

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System

Problem Possible Cause Action

Too many programs are

Close some of the programs.

running.

System speed is

• Use an anti-virus software to

too slow

scan for viruses and repair your

Computer virus attack

computer.

• Reinstall the operating system.

• Send the damaged hard disk

drive to ASUS Service Center for

Hard disk drive failure

servicing.

• Replace with a new hard disk drive.

• Replace with compatible memory

modules.

The system often

Memory module problems

• Remove the extra memory

hangs or freezes.

modules that you have installed,

then try again.

There is not enough

Move your computer to an area with

air ventilation for your

better air ow.

computer.

Incompatible softwares are

Reinstall the OS and reinstall

installed.

compatible softwares.

CPU

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Problem Possible Cause Action

It is normal. The fan runs on its

Your computer is booting

full speed when the computer is

up.

powering on. The fan slows down

after entering the OS.

Too noisy right

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The BIOS settings have

Restore the BIOS to its default

after turning on

been changed.

settings.

the computer.

Update the BIOS to the latest

version. Visit the ASUS Support

Old BIOS version

site at http://support.asus.com to

download the latest BIOS versions.

Ensure that you are using a

The CPU fan has been

compatible or ASUS-recommended

replaced.

CPU fan.

There is not enough

Ensure that your computer is

air ventilation for the

Computer is too

working in an area with good air ow.

computer.

noisy when in use.

• Update the BIOS.

The system temperature is

• If you know how to reinstall the

too high.

motherboard, try to clean the inner

space of the chassis.

If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC’s 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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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax +886-2-2890-7798

E-mail info@asus.com.tw

Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911

Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

Telephone +1-510-739-3777

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +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 +49-2102-959911

Web site www.asus.de

Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*

Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-1805-010920*

Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11

Online support support.asus.com

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phone.

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,

TAIWAN

Authorised representative in

ASUS Computer GmbH

Europe:

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,

GERMANY

ASUS Desktop PC

BM1845

BM1645/MD250

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G7330

Erste Ausgabe

Juni 2012

Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Kein Teil dieses Handbuchs, einschließlich der darin beschriebenen Produkte und Software, darf

ohne ausdrückliche, schriftliche Genehmigung von ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”) in

irgendeiner Form, ganz gleich auf welche Weise, vervielfältigt, übertragen, abgeschrieben, in einem

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Produktgarantien oder Service werden nicht geleistet, wenn: (1) das Produkt repariert, modiziert

oder abgewandelt wurde, außer schriftlich von ASUS genehmigte Reparaturen, Modizierung oder

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ASUS STELLT DIESES HANDBUCH “SO, WIE ES IST”, OHNE DIREKTE ODER INDIREKTE

GARANTIEN, EINSCHLIESSLICH, JEDOCH NICHT BESCHRÄNKT AUF GARANTIEN ODER

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PRODUKTE UND SOFTWARE.

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Erklärungen ................................................................................................. 69

Sicherheitsinformationen ............................................................................. 71

Darstellungssystematik ................................................................................ 72

Weitere Informationsquellen ........................................................................ 72

Verpackungsinhalt ....................................................................................... 73

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Kapitel 1 Erste Schritte

Willkommen! ................................................................................................ 75

Kennenlernen des Computers ..................................................................... 75

Einrichten Ihres Computers ......................................................................... 81

Ein-/Ausschalten Ihres Computers. ............................................................. 83

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Kapitel 2 Verwenden von Windows

7

Das erste Starten ......................................................................................... 85

®

Windows

7 Desktop verwenden ................................................................. 86

Ihre Dateien und Ordner verwalten .............................................................. 88

System wiederherstellen .............................................................................. 90

Computer schützen ...................................................................................... 91

®

Windows

Hilfe und Support ........................................................................ 92

Kapitel 3 Anschließen von Geräten an Ihren Computer

Anschließen eines USB-Datenträgers ......................................................... 93

Anschließen von Mikrofon und Lautsprechern ............................................ 94

Kapitel 4 Computer verwenden

Richtige Sitzhaltung beim verwenden des Desktop PCs ............................. 97

Drahtlosverbindung (nur bei bestimmten Modellen) .................................... 98

USB-Anschlüsse im BIOS kongurieren ...................................................... 99

Kapitel 5 Einrichten der Internetverbindung

Kabelverbindung ........................................................................................ 101

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