Asus BM5242 User Manual

BM5642/MD200BP5242/SD100BM5242BM5342ASUS PCUser ManualBM5242BM5342BM5642/MD200BP5242/SD100

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

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 panel2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive baysPower LED2 x USB 2.0 ports1 x Headphone port1 x Microphone port

1-3ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM53421.2 Rear panel• The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW d

1-4 Chapter 1: System introductionVoltage selectorThe system’s power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector. Use this switch to select the app

1-5ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM53421.4 Connecting to other peripheral devicesThe ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at

1-6 Chapter 1: System introductionBefore you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the documentation that comes with the device or conta

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 desktop PC supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems (OS). Always insta

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-3If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the l

iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

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 BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-52.3.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. Tap an ite

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started2.3.5 ASUS contact informationClick Contact to display the ASUS contact information. The user manual les are in Portab

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-72.3.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting startedFilelistDisplays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-92.4 ASUS AI ManagerASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Prob

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting startedClick to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar.Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar.C

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-11AI SecurityAI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password.To unlock a de

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-13AI ProbeAI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CP

iiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

2-14 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 BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-152.4.6 SupportThe Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Recovery DVDThe ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it to its original working s

ASUS BM5642/MD200, BP5242/SD100, BM5242, BM5342 2-17The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other systems. Visit the AS

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM:XXX) as the boot device. Press E

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in Europe:ASUS Computer GmbHAddress

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

viiLithium-Ion Battery WarningCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend

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