Asus BP1AD User Manual

BM1ADBM6AD (MD310)BP1AD (SD310)ASUS Desktop PCUser ManualBM6AD (MD310) BM1AD BP1AD (SD310)

10Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Ac

Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centr

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-RW devices.Microphone port (pink)

BM1ADPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch

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.US

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-RW devices.HDD LED. This LED lights up w

Rear panelBM1AD / BM6AD (MD310)Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 115-230Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50/60HzPS/2 keyboard port (purple

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 fu

BP1AD (SD310)PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) co

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel congurationPortHeadset 2.1-channel4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channelLight Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speak

2Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power

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

Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.BM1AD / BM6AD (MD3

Connecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power sour

Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your computer ONTo turn you

Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to co

26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelBM1AD / BM6AD (MD310)BP1AD (SD310)For details, refer to the sec

Connecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports

Connecting 2.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTBP1AD (SD310)28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 5.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUTENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 29ENGLISHENGL

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

Connecting 7.1-channel SpeakersLINE OUT30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDM

32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Congure the Screen Resolution settings.For details, ref

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 33Chapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desk

Using the optical drive (on selected models only)123Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject bu

Conguring the USB ports using the BIOSYou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup.To disable or enable

Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD.To set a password for your HDD from the

Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your co

BP1AD (SD310)ModemRJ-45 cable3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• Contact your

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

4Protecting your computer ... 57Getting Windows® Help and Support ...

40 Chapter 4: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 41Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might enco

42 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 43ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without

44 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 45ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Inc

46 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black sc

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AD (MD310), BM1AD, and BP1AD (SD310) 47ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected

48 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1User ManualE8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWind

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

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ASUS Desktop PC 51Chapter 1Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to gui

52 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 53ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provid

54 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigati

56 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 57ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert n

58 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 59Chapter 2Using Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of scree

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 61ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The f

62 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 63ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Laun

64 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 65ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consist

66 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or progr

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 67ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps

68 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to h

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 69ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Ente

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

70 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are nee

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 71Chapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

72 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To congure the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Selec

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Prope

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Ente

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP ne

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.7. Return to the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish th

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

80 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows®

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 81ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you wa

82 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemWindows® 7Using the system recovery partition

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 83ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up

84 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data bef

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 85ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Crea

86 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original fac

87ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447F

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D