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BS5000/M5100ASUS Desktop PCUser Manual®

xSystem package contentsCheck your BS5000/M5100 system package for the following items.Standard items1. ASUS BS5000/M5100 Desktop PC with • ASUS

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

Chapter summary1ASUS BS5000/M51001.1 Front panel ... 1-11.2 Rear pa

1-1ASUS BS5000/M51001.1 Front panelThe ASUS BS5000/M5100 Desktop PC includes an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear pane

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

1-3ASUS BS5000/M5100Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channelLight Blue Line In Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Placement options1.3.1 Horizontal placementPlace your desktop PC horizontally.1.3.2 Vertical placementInstall

1-5ASUS BS5000/M51001.4 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouseThe ASUS BS5000/M5100 Desktop PC is equipped with a PS/2 keyboard and a USB mous

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Chapter 2Getting startedThis chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

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

Chapter summary2ASUS BS5000/M51002.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-12.2 Powering your system

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-12.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the lates

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

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-32.3.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the neces

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Tap an

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-52.3.4 Manuals menuThe Support CD includes a list of supplementary user manuals. The manual is in PDF format. To open it, install

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard a

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 ASUS AI ManagerASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily.2.4.1 Installing AI

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-9Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar.Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar.Click to

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

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting startedAI SecurityAI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB ash disk and a

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-116. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password.To unlock a device:1.

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.5 My favoritesAdd your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu.To add an application:1. Click Add and then

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-132.4.6 SupportThe Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online downlo

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Recovery CD (optional)The ASUS PC Recovery CD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original

ASUS BS5000/M5100 2-15The 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

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ivContentsNotices ... vSafety information ...

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

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

viiGeneral precautionsBefore using the ASUS BS5000/M5100 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to pe

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

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