ASUS BM5242, BM5342, MD100 User Manual

BM5242/MD100 BM5342

ASUS PC

User Manual

BM5242/MD100

BM5342

E5207

First Edition V1 January 2010

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923 Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) +49-1805-010920 Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 Online support support.asus.com

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... v

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

General precautions .................................................................................. vii

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

System package contents ........................................................................... x

Chapter 1: System introduction

1.1 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse ............................. 1-4

1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices .................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Getting started

2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2

2.2 Powering your system ................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-3

2.3.1 Running the Support DVD .............................................. 2-3

2.3.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 2-4

2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-5

2.3.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-6

2.3.5 ASUS contact information ............................................... 2-6

2.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-7

2.4 ASUS AI Manager ......................................................................... 2-9

2.4.1 Installing AI Manager ...................................................... 2-9

2.4.2 Launching AI Manager .................................................... 2-9

2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar ..................................................... 2-9

2.4.4 Main .............................................................................. 2-10

2.4.5 My favorites ................................................................... 2-14

2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-15

2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 2-15

2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings ..................................... 2-16

2.6 Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 2-16

2.6.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS: ................................... 2-16

2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS: ................................ 2-17

2.6.3 Recovering a Windows® 7 OS:...................................... 2-18

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric

outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a

qualied service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the power cables for

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or remove a device to or from the system.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that comes with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a

location where it may get wet. Place this product on a at and stable surface.

• When using this product, do not block any air inlet/outlet on the chassis.

• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC.

• If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

General precautions

Before using the ASUS BM5242/MD100 or BM5342 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product.

• Before using this product, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• Avoid dust and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight.

• Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.

• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product.

• Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly connected.

• To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.

• Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents on the chassis.

• If this product has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the heatsinks and the surfaces of IC as they may become very warm and hot. Check if the system receives proper ventilation.

• Before you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure that you unplugged the system from the power source.

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• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

• Do not service this product yourself.

• Though the system casing is elaborately designed to protect users from scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Put on a pair of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover.

• Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of time.

• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 40ºC.

• Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the manufacturer.

• To prevent re or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension

cords.

• Warning: Ensure that you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it may cause an explosion hazard.

About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information about ASUS BM5242/MD100 and BM5342 Desktop PC and instructions on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BM5242/MD100 and BM5342 Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels.

2. Chapter 2: Getting started

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

System package contents

Check your BM5242/MD100 or BM5342 system package for the following items.

Standard items

1. ASUS BM5242/MD100, BM5342 Desktop PC with

• ASUS Desktop x1

• Mouse x1

• Keyboard x1

2. Cables

• Power cord x1

3. Accessories

• Mouse pad x1

4. DVD

• Support DVD x1

5. Documentation

• User Manual x1

• Warranty card x1

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Optional items

1. Optical disk drive (ODD)

2. Memory card reader

3. LAN cable

4. Power strip

• Optional items are not included in the system package. They are purchased separately.

• Specications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact specications.

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