Asus BP5120 User Manual

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xConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.WARNIN

xiSystem package contentsCheck your BP5120 system package for the following items.If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer imm

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SDMMCCFMDMSSMCChapter 1System introductionThis chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features including

Chapter summary1ASUS BP51201.1 Front panel ... 1-11.2 Rear panel ..

1-1ASUS BP51201.1 Front panelThe ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC is made up of an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel, etc.

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.2 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connec

1-3ASUS BP5120LINEINMIC IN15Selecting the voltageThe system’s power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector switch located below the power conn

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Connecting the keyboard and the mouseThe ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC is equipped with a PS/2 keyboard and a USB

1-5ASUS BP51201.5 Internal componentsThe illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the chassis support

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-6 Chapter 1: System introduction

SDMMCCFMDMSSMCBasic installationThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.Chapter 2

Chapter summary2ASUS BP51202.1 Removing the covers ... 2-12.2 Preparation ...

2-1ASUS BP51202.1 Removing the covers2.1.1 Removing the system coverThe system panel is secured with four screws on the rear panel. Before you remov

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.1.2 Removing the front panel assemblyTo remove the front panel assembly:1. Place the system vertically. Locate t

2-3ASUS BP51202.2 PreparationTake note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.The system motherboard comes with a

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.3 Installing a CPUThe motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo / P

2-5ASUS BP5120To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever with your thumb

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.ABIntel® Hyper-Thre

2-7ASUS BP51202.3.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assemblyThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly t

iiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-289

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4 Installing a DIMMTo install a DDR2 DIMM:1. Locate the two DIMM slots on the motherboard.2. Unlock a slot by p

2-9ASUS BP51202.5.1 Expansion card installation2.5 Installing an expansion cardIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboa

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Replace

2-11ASUS BP5120PCI Express x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express spec

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5.3 Standard interrupt assignmentsWhen using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

2-13ASUS BP51202.6 Installing a storage deviceBefore you install a storage device to the system, remove the system cover and front panel assembly rs

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6.1 Installing / Uninstalling a hard disk driveInstalling a hard disk driveTo install a hard disk drive:1. Inse

2-15ASUS BP5120Uninstalling a hard disk driveTo uninstall a hard disk drive:1. Pull the retention bracket locks upward until they are vertical to the

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6.2 Installing / Uninstalling a card reader / a oppy disk driveInstalling a card readerTo install a card re

2-17ASUS BP5120Uninstalling a card reader / oppy disk driveTo uninstall a card reader:1. Pull the retention bracket locks upward until they are vert

ivContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.6.3 Installing / Uninstalling an optical disk driveInstalling an optical disk driveTo install an optical disk dr

2-19ASUS BP5120Uninstalling an optical disk driveTo uninstall an optical disk drive:1. Pull the retention bracket locks upward until they are vertica

2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.7 Replacing the supporting stand and the coversAfter you have installed all the necessary components on the

2-21ASUS BP51202.7.3 Replacing the system coverTo replace the system cover:1. Place the system horizontally. Slightly push the cover toward the fron

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SDMMCCFMDMSSMCChapter 3Getting startedThis chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

Chapter summary3ASUS BP51203.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-13.2 Powering your system ...

ASUS BP5120 3-13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the late

3-2 Chapter 3: Getting startedIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the

ASUS BP5120 3-33.3.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary d

vContentsChapter 3 Getting started3.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-13.2 Powering your syste

3-4 Chapter 3: Getting started3.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Tap an

ASUS BP5120 3-53.3.4 Manuals menuThe Support CD includes the manual of Realtek HD Audio. The manual is in PDF format. To open it, install the Adobe A

3-6 Chapter 3: Getting started3.3.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard a

ASUS BP5120 3-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.Filel

3-8 Chapter 3: Getting started3.4 Recovery CDThe ASUS PC Recovery CD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working stat

ASUS BP5120 3-9The ASUS PC Recovery CD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for any upd

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viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

viiiGeneral precautionsBefore using the ASUS BP5120 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to persona

ixAbout this guideHow this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:1. Chapter 1: System introductionThis chapter gives a general de