Asus M51BC manual

ASUS Desktop PC M51BC User Manual[...]

2 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without t[...]

3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9 Where [...]

4 Contents Chapter 5: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 49 Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 50 Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 51 Using t[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr .asus.co[...]

6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subje[...]

7 RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use Th[...]

8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the c[...]

9 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hard[...]

10 ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna x 1 (optional) Antennas x 2 (optional) Package contents • If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual pro[...]

ASUS M51BC 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Front panel Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M51BC Desktop PC! The ASUS M51BC Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card bef[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. • Due to USB[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 13 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Rear panel Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . RA TING : 1 15V ac/220-230V ac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer . USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such a[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoo[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 15 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. DO NOT block the air ven[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Conn[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 17 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power so[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer . Power button 4. W ait[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until t[...]

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer . It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from t[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 21 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’ s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently [...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 23 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Exploring les and folders T o explore les and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer . 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar , click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder . Customizing the le/[...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a ba[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 25 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. Y ou may customize t[...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Setting up a user ’ s password T o set up a user ’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus soft[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 27 Chapter 3 Using Windows ® 8 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 8 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until t[...]

28 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your u[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 29 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.[...]

30 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then cli[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 31 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <T ab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Pres[...]

32 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 33 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Cha[...]

34 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 35 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate[...]

36 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + <D> Launches the desktop. + <E> Launches the [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 37 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <,> Allows you to peek at the desktop. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. + <Prt Sc> Enables the print screen function. T urning your Desktop PC OFF T o turn your [...]

38 Chapter 3: Using Windows ® 8 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settin[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 39 Chapter 4 Connecting devices to your computer Front panel Rear panel SPDIF OUT Connecting a USB storage device This 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 connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: •[...]

40 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel st[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 41 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers[...]

42 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 6-channel Speakers[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 43 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 8-channel Speakers[...]

44 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. Y ou[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 45 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: On Windows ® 7: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings . • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the[...]

46 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 6. Click Apply or OK . Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message. On Windows ® 8: • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display . • Extend these displays : Select t[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 47 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15[...]

48 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 49 Chapter 5 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while us[...]

50 Chapter 5: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . T o pre[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 51 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the optical drive 2 3 1 Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. S[...]

52 Chapter 5: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. ASUS KB3421 1 modern wired keyboar[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 53 Chapter 6 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable mod[...]

54 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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 computer and the other end to your LAN. LAN SPDIF OUT RJ-45 cable 2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congur[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 55 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Conguring the network connection Conguration options on Windows ® 7 Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center . 2. From the Network and Sharing Cent[...]

56 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 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 Center and then click Set up a new connection or network . 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next .[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 57 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 1 1. 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 the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 14. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Int[...]

58 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Conguration options on Windows ® 8 Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows ® taskbar , right-click [...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 59 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 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 Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network .[...]

60 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS M51BC 61 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antenn[...]

62 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charms bar Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Conn[...]