ASUS Desktop PCBM1845, BM1645/MD250User ManualBM1845BM1645/MD250
10ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional)Installation GuideNero 9 burning softwareDVD x
Getting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.Wel
Optical disk drive. The optical disk drive supports DVD-RW / CD-RW / DVD-ROM.Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical d
BM1645/MD250Front panel37496821510Front USB 2.0 port 6Front USB 3.0 port 3Front USB 3.0 port 4Front USB 2.0 port 5Card Reader slots2 x 5.25 inch optic
Rear panelDVIHDMI13451012962119720161513 1714181128Rear USB 2.0 port 2Rear USB 3.0 port 1Rear USB 3.0 port 2Rear USB 2.0 port 1Rear USB 2.0 port 4Rear
LAN port LED indicationsAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation.DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation fo
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Line InLime Line Out Fr
Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.DVIHDMIConnecting
Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your computer ONTo turn you
2Copyright © 2012 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 startedENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 23ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 25ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From th
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 27ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you wi
28 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 BM1845, BM1645/MD250 29Chapter 3Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series
3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...
30 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 31ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop
32 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 33ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your
34 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 35ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen.
36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 37ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch be
38 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 39ENGLISHENGLISH �Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. �-Zooms out your screen. �,Allow
4ContentsConguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ... 50Chapter 6 Connecting to the InternetWired connection
40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede
Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB de
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.To remove a USB st
Connecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports
Connecting 2-channel SpeakersConnecting 4-channel Speakers44 Chapter4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH
Connecting 8-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel SpeakersENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 45ENGLISHENGLISH
46 Chapter4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 47Chapter 5Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining
Using the optical drive (on selected models only)Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject butto
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOSYou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup.To disable or enable
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 computerENGLISHENGLISHConguring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect y
Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your co
Connecting via a local area network (LAN)To 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
Conguring the network connectionConguration options on Windows® 7Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE net
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 C
11. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.12. Click Close to nish the conguration.13. Click the network icon in
Conguration options on Windows® 8Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:1. From the Start
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 Inter
9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish the
ASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilit
6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This
The Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launching and conguring EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that prov
Launching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with t
Launching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well a
Launching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPUdisplays the current value of a system sensor
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le, then click Nex
The System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.• Click the MB tab t
66 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS WebStorageASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save,
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 67ENGLISHENGLISH• MyS yncFo lde r Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing
68 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching WebStorage on Windows® 8Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Wind
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 69ENGLISHENGLISHAdding les to MySyncFolderTo add les to MySyncFolder:1. Right-click on the screen to launch
7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend
70 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHBacked-up DataThis folder allows you to open the les that you backed up from your comput
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 71ENGLISHENGLISHMy CollectionThis folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of synci
72 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCustomizing contents in My Collection folderYou can customize your contents in this folde
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 73ENGLISHENGLISHStarredThis folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favor
74 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecent changesThis folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-u
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 75ENGLISHENGLISHRecent photosThis folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data a
76 Chapter 7: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecent musicThis folder allows you to view the music les saved in Backed-up Data and My
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 77ENGLISHENGLISHMy shared linkThis folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS W
ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on selected models and may be purchased separately.Conguring the
During the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to remove the dust from the internal system
8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen
Recovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC
4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system reco
Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall o
ASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system.1. From the Window
ASUS Secure DeleteASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and-drop interface, thus enhancing your data securi
4. Tick 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
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To install Nero 9:1. Insert the Nero
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 87Chapter 8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possi
88 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 89ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my perso
9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D
90 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 91ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag
92 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Conn
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 93ENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Close
94 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer i
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD250 95ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwa
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