Asus BP6230 User Manual

BM6330BM6630(MD510)BP6230(SD510)ASUS Desktop PCUser ManualBM6630(MD510) BM6330 BP6230(SD510)

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

Getting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.Wel

Front panelBM6630(MD510)3964857211. 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 /

BM63302915638471. 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.2.

BP6230(SD510)12345671. 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.2. 3

Rear panelBM6630(MD510), BM633012435675141516161789 101112 131. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.Setting the sw

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel congurationPort Headset 2�channel 4�channel 6�channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line InLime Line Out Front Speaker Out Fro

16. Air vents.Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your comp

12. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.13. Voltage selector. Use t

Activity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10Mbps connectionORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mb

2Copyright © 2012 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.BM6630(MD510), BM6

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 25Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 27ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar,

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 29ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows®

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 31ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Ce

32 Chapter 2: 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

Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of

34 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 35ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the sett

36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 37ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launc

38 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 39ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right s

4ContentsChapter 6: Connecting to the InternetWired connection ...

40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 41ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you

42 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 43ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zoo

44 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede

Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels, and USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel. The

46 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelBM6630(MD510), BM6330 BP6230(SD510)DO NOT remove a USB storage

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�channel SpeakersBP6230(SD510)48 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 4�channel SpeakersConnecting 6�channel SpeakersENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 49ENGLISHENGLISH

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

Connecting 8�channel Speakers50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 51Chapter 5Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Des

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

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

54 Chapter 5: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

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

3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• For more details, refer to the section Co

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

Conguring the network connectionConguration options on Windows® 7Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE net

Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.8. Return to the Network and Sharing C

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

11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.12. Click Close to nish the conguration.13. Click the network icon in

Conguration options on Windows® 8Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:1. From the Start

6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.8. Select Connect to the Inter

9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish the

64 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilit

The Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launching and conguring EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that prov

Launching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with t

Launching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well a

Launching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor:•

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

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le, then click Nex

The System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.• Click the MB tab t

ASUS WebStorageASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your les anytime and anywhere.Ensur

• MyS yncFo lde r Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without the limitation of location or storage space.• C

Launching WebStorage on Windows® 8Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows® 8:• Click the ASUS WebStorage icon on the Windows® not

Adding les to MySyncFolderTo add les to MySyncFolder:1. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar.2. Click then select the action that

Backed�up DataThis folder allows you to open the les that you backed up from your computer. It also allows you to tag les as favorites and share le

My CollectionThis folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them with your computer. It also allows you to take n

Customizing contents in My Collection folderYou can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via

StarredThis folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favorites. You can also remove the contents from this folder.

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

Recent changesThis folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder, Backed�up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to custo

Recent photosThis folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder, Backed�up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customiz

Recent musicThis folder allows you to view the music les saved in Backed�up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the music

My shared linkThis folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS WebStorage site.You can only customize links saved in MyS

ASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system.1. From the Window

ASUS Secure DeleteASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and-drop interface, thus enhancing your data securi

4. Tick Delete the les listed in the recycle bin if you want to permanently delete all the les in the recycle bin. 5. Click Clear, and then click

Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To install Nero 9:1. Insert the Nero

Recovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC

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 reco

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

Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 91Chapter 8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might enc

92 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 93ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings withou

94 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 95ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)In

96 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black sc

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6630(MD510), BM6330, and BP6230(SD510) 97ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connecte

98 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

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