Asus M51BC User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCM51BCUser Manual

10ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1Mouse x1Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide Installation Guide x1Warranty card x1 Antenna x 1 (o

ASUS M51BC 11Chapter 1Getting startedFront panelWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M51BC Desktop PC! The ASUS M51BC Desktop PC provides cutting

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelPower connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz.Po

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 15ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card ma

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 23ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation or

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 25ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notic

26 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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 27Chapter 3Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 29ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functi

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 31ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 33ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 35ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A sc

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 37ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>Al

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 39Chapter 4Connecting devices to your computer Front panelRear panelSPDIF OUTConnecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC p

4ContentsChapter 5: Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PC... 47Using the memory car

40 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 41ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 2.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 4.1-channel Speakers

42 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 6-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 43ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers

44 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, H

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 45ENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen:

46 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 47ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI c

48 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 49Chapter 5Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

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

50 Chapter 5: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 51ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical drive231Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, pre

52 Chapter 5: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 53Chapter 6Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a lo

54 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 55ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the network connectionConguration options on Windows® 7Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network conn

56 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHContinue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.9. Select Connect to

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 57ENGLISHENGLISH11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.12. Click Close to nish the con

58 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguration options on Windows® 8Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 59ENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE c

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 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Passwor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 61ENGLISHENGLISHWi-Fi connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection

62 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows® 7To connect to a Wi-Fi network:1.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 63ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you want to

64 Chapter 6: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 65Chapter 7Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

66 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 67ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

68 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 69ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pane

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

70 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 71ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

72 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on s

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 73ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to

74 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition T

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 75ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all y

76 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data before using this option.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 77ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. W

78 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be d

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 79Chapter 8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 81ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or dat

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 83ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• Set your c

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS M51BC 85ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.• Refer to yo

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

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

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