Asus BM5368 User Manual

BM5368ASUS Desktop PCUser Manual

xSystem package contentsCheck your BM5368 system package for the following items.If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retaile

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

1-2 Chapter 1: System introduction1.1 Front panelThe ASUS BM5368 Desktop PC includes an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a r

1-3ASUS BM53681.2 Rear panelThe system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow you to conveniently connect devices.V

1-4 Chapter 1: System introduction1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouseYour ASUS BM5368 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB

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

2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started2.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install

ASUS BM5368 2-3If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS BM5368 2-52.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. Tap an item from the screen to install.ASUS Up

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.Intel XP/Vista RAID/AHCI Driver DiskAllows

ASUS BM5368 2-72.3.6 ASUS contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 2.3.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contain

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard a

ASUS BM5368 2-9FilelistDisplays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Recovery DVDThe ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working s

ASUS BM5368 2-11The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updat

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started

iiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-28

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 electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

viiGeneral precautionsBefore using the ASUS BM2220/AS-D850 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to

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