ASUS Desktop PCM11BBUser Manual
10Package contents• If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. A
ASUS M11BB 11Chapter 1Getting startedWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, unco
12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHFront panelMultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secur
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelDVIHDMIVoltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage.Power connect
14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 15ENGLISHENGLISHActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10
16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 17ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the onboard display output portsConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port.To connect an e
18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB po
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 19ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your c
2Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod
20 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your compu
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 23ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jump listsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jump list launches to provide y
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 25ENGLISHENGLISHManaging your les and foldersUsing Windows® ExplorerWindows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organi
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSorting your lesTo sort your les:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. Right-click anywhere on t
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 27ENGLISHENGLISHRestoring your systemThe Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user account and passwordYou may create user accounts and passwords for people
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 29ENGLISHENGLISHActivating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a t
3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 31Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports
32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 2-channel SpeakersConnecting 4-channel Speakers
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 37ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI c
38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 39Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos
4ContentsChapter 6 Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 47
40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 41ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press
42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 43Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetDVIHDMIModemRJ-45 cableWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 45ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connect
46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 47Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit
48 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 49ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det
5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env
50 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 51ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 53ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on s
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 55ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition T
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 57ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recov
58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 59Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi
60 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 61ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your
62 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 63ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl
64 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M11BB 65ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It
ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-
7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend
8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen
9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D
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