BM1AEBM6AE(MD780)BP1AE(SD780)ASUS Desktop PCUser ManualBM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780)
10Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Ac
Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall o
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 101Chapter 8TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encou
102 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 103ENGLISHENGLISH?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without
104 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 105ENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Inco
106 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black s
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 107ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected
108 Chapter 8: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax
Getting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.Wel
BM6AE(MD780) front panel1. 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-RW de
BM6AE(MD780) rear panel3. 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.
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 other
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 N
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 in
1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.2 . Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system inp
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,
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.U
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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 tr
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 por
10. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.11. Voltage selector. Use t
Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power
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
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.BM6AE(MD780)BM1AE`
Connecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power sour
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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
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 29Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rs
3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a
32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Exp
34 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Cente
36 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
Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of
38 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the setting
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40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch a
42 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 43ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side
44 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 45ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to
46 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 47ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms
48 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 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to co
5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env
50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelBM6AE(MD780)BM1AEBP1AE(SD780)
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 51ENGLISHENGLISHDO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing s
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 SpeakersLINE OUTBP1AE(SD780)ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 53ENGLISHENGLISH
Connecting 4-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 6-channel SpeakersLINE OUT54 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLIS
Connecting 8-channel SpeakersLINE OUTENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 55ENGLISHENGLISH
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ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 57Chapter 5Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Deskto
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
6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi
Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD.To set a password for your HDD from the
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
3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• For more details, refer to the section 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
2. Turn on your computer.3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network con
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
7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend
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
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
ASUS WebStorageASUS WebStorage is storage app and a cloud service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your les anytime and anywhere.Ensur
• MyS yn cFo lder Allows you to store your les to MySyncFolder for easy access and sharing without the limitation of location or storage space.• C
8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen
Launching WebStorage on Windows® 8Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows® 8:• Click the ASUS WebStorage icon on the Windows® no
Adding les to MySyncFolderTo add les to MySyncFolder:1. Right-click on the screen to launch the settings bar.2. Click then select the action tha
Backed-up DataThis 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 le
My CollectionThis folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them with your computer. It also allows you to take n
Customizing contents in My Collection folderYou can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via
StarredThis folder allows you to easily access and view contents that you have tagged as favorites. You can also remove the contents from this folder.
Recent changesThis folder allows you to view the contents saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to custo
Recent photosThis folder allows you to view the photos saved in MySyncFolder, Backed-up Data and My Collection folders. It also allows you to customiz
Recent musicThis 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
My shared linkThis folder allows you to view and access the contents that you linked in ASUS WebStorage site.You can only customize links saved in MyS
9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D
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
ASUS Business Suite 2.0ASUS Business Suite 2.0 is a collection of applications that help you obtain maximum performance of your business PC. It integr
Icons DescriptionsIntel® SBA utilitiesEnergy SaverEnergy Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter the sleep state at the end of your workda
Nero EssentialsNero Essentials allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero EssentialsTo install
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
To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data before using this option.• Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing
5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to comple
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