Asus BM6AE manual

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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 6: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ......................................................................................... 61 Chapter 7: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 71 ASUS WebStorage ................................[...]

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. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components Informati[...]

10 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) In stalla tion Guide Nero burning softwa[...]

Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated [...]

BM6AE(MD780) front panel 1. 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-R W devices. 2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker . 4. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.[...]

BM6AE(MD780) rear panel 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI. 6. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP [...]

7. 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 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® O[...]

16. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor . 17. Air vents. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer . 18. Parallel Port (optional) . This port connects a parallel printer , a scanner, or other devices. 19. [...]

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 2. 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-R W devices. 3. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray . 4. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Y ou may install an additional op[...]

1. Power connector . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . 2 . V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , set the switc[...]

7. USB 3.0 ports. 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 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used und[...]

14. Kensington ® lock slot. The Kensington ® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible PC security cables. 15. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 16. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA[...]

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray . 3. 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-R W devices. 4. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates. 5.[...]

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI. 4. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing play[...]

10. Expansion slot brackets. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1 1. V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100- 127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage su[...]

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 . Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. T o connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. C[...]

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 a display output port on the graphics card. BP1AE(SD780) BM1AE 24 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[...]

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 . BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE ` ` E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 25 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

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 source. BM6AE(MD780) BP1AE(SD780) ` 26 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[...]

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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 your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads automatically . T urning your computer OFF T o turn your computer[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29 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[...]

30 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31 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 [...]

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E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 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[...]

34 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 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 compute[...]

36 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 softwar[...]

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 the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. T ick I[...]

38 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39 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[...]

40 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 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 [...]

42 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 43 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 Cha[...]

44 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 45 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?[...]

46 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 47 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 yo[...]

48 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[...]

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: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer . Front panel Y ou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and[...]

50 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 Rear panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780)[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 51 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. T o remove a USB storage device on Windows Windows ® 8: : 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Deskto[...]

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 stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE 52 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to you[...]

Connecting 2-channel Speakers LINE OUT BP1AE(SD780) E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 53 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

Connecting 4-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT 54 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 8-channel Speakers LINE OUT E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 55 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

56 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 BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 57 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 discomf[...]

Using the optical drive (on selected models only) 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. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to ac[...]

Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS Y ou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. T o disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Conguration > USB Single Port [...]

Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS Y ou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD. T o set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode . From the Advanced Mode screen, click Main > HDD[...]

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. 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 a DSL/cable modem. R[...]

3. T urn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network connection . • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. BP1AE(SD780) BM1AE Modem RJ-45 cable Modem RJ[...]

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. BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable LAN E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 63 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H[...]

2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network connection . • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. BP1AE(SD780) RJ-45 cable LAN 64 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet[...]

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 Center screen, click Change Adapter settings . 3. Right-click on your [...]

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 . 66 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[...]

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 Internet. Conguring a static IP network connection T o congure [...]

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 the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the Open Network and Sha[...]

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 . E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 69 E N GL I S[...]

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. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Conguring a[...]

ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows ® notication area. Click the ic[...]

The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and conguring EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select the Auto mode, the system changes modes aut[...]

Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating conditi[...]

Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Clic k T ool > Se nsor Recor der o n the AI Suite II m ain me nu ba r . T o congure Sensor Recorder: • Click the V oltage/T emperatu[...]

Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the curr ent v alue of a sys tem s ensor suc h as fan rota tion, CPU disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r such as f an ro tatio n, CP U temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Launching CPU Frequency The CPU Frequ[...]

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On[...]

The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then selec[...]

ASUS WebStorage ASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your les anytime and anywhere. Ensure to install the latest ASUS WebStorage PC Suite in your computer . Visit our website at http://www .asuswebstorage.com for more details. Installing WebStorage T o install WebStorage: Place the su[...]

• M y S y n c F o l d e r Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without the limitation of location or storage space. • C a l e n d a r ASUS WebStorage automatically synchronizes your calendar events to all your computers to allow you to browse through your calendar from any of your computers. • B o o k m [...]

Launching WebStorage on W indows ® 8 Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows ® 8: • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon on the Windows ® notication area. • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon from the Start screen. Using WebStorage cloud service • T o access your les online, ensure that you have an ASUS W ebStorage account. [...]

Adding les to MySyncFolder T o add les to MySyncFolder: 1. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar . 2. Click then select the action that you want to do: a. Click Note taking to take down notes. b. Click Snapshot to take photos. c. Click Video record to record videos. d. Click Audio record to record audios. 3. Key in a lename [...]

Backed-up Data This 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 les via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. • ASUS WebStorage registers your computer’s name and will reect to your Backed-up Data folder as the name of your backed-up folder . • T[...]

My Collection This folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them with your computer . It also allows you to take notes, pictures, videos and record audios and upload directly to this folder . Uploading les T o upload les: 1. Click to launch My Collection folder . 2. Click then locate and select the le [...]

Customizing contents in My Collection folder Y ou can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. T o customize your contents in My Collection folder: 1. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar . 2. T o rename the le or folder , click to[...]

Starred This folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favorites. Y ou can also remove the contents from this folder . Removing a le or folder T o remove a le or folder: 1. Click to launch Starred folder . 2. Right-click on the le or folder to select and launch the settings bar . 3. Click to remove the ?[...]

Recent changes This folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder , Backed-up Data and My Collection folders . It also allows you to customize the recent contents like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. Y ou can only customize contents saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders[...]

Recent photos This folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder , Backed-up Data and My Collection folders . It also allows you to customize the recent photos like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. Y ou can only customize photos saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders. Viewi[...]

Recent music This 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 les like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. Y ou can only customize music les saved in My Collection folder. Viewing and playing music [...]

My shared link This folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS WebStorage site. Y ou can only customize links saved in MySyncFolder and My Collection folders. Viewing shared links T o view shared links: 1. Click to launch My shared link folder . 2. Click the le or folder that you want to open. 3. Click to go back t[...]

ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. 3. Select Update to activate the update. 4. Click OK to display the[...]

ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and- drop interface, thus enhancing your data security . T o use ASUS Secure Delete: 1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete: On Windows ® 7: • Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows ® desktop, • Click Start &[...]

4. T ick 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 OK on the conrmation message to permanently delete all the les listed in the deletion box and the recycle bin (if selected in step 3). 92 Chapter 7: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I[...]

ASUS Business Suite 2.0 ASUS Business Suite 2.0 is a collection of applications that help you obtain maximum performance of your business PC. It integrates the following Intel ® and ASUS utilities: • ASUS EPU • ASUS Update • ASUS MyLogo 2 • ASUS Secure Delete • Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) Intel ® SBA is a combination of hard[...]

Icons Descriptions Intel ® SBA utilities Energy Saver Energy Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter the sleep state at the end of your workday and wake up at the start of your workday . This helps greatly reduce energy costs and improve productivity of your business. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. PC[...]

Nero Essentials Nero Essentials allows you to create, copy , burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero Essentials T o install Nero Essentials: 1. Insert the Nero Essentials DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically . If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe l[...]

Recovering your system Recovery options on Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make no[...]

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 recovery . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be[...]

T o reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive. 1. Press < F8 > during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. On the End-[...]

5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish . 3. Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive . 4. Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive , and then click Next. [...]

Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to complete. 1. Launch the Charms bar . 2. Click Setti[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 101 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Chec[...]

102 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only . Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow ke[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 103 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or data. On Windows ® 7: The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings with[...]

104 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure tha[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 105 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplug[...]

106 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer . • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA po[...]

E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 107 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does no[...]

108 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to i[...]