ASUS BM5368 User Manual

BM5368

ASUS Desktop PC

User Manual

E4896

First Edition V1

July 2009

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]

Online support support.asus.com

ASUS Computer International (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]

Online support support.asus.com

ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support Fax [phone]

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 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6

2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-7

2.3.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 2-7

2.3.7 Other information ............................................................ 2-8

2.4 Loading the initial OS default settings ..................................... 2-10

2.5 Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 2-10

2.5.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS: ................................... 2-10

2.5.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS: .................................2-11

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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.

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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.

•

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

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General precautions

Before using the ASUS BM2220/AS-D850 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.

• 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.

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information about ASUS BM5368 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 BM5368 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.

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System package contents

Check your BM5368 system package for the following items.

Standard items

1. ASUS BM5368 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. Storage card reader / Floppy disk drive

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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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description
of the desktop PC. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction on
the front and rear panels.

System introduction

1.1 Front panel

The ASUS BM5368 Desktop PC includes an ASUS motherboard, a power supply

unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a
system casing elaborately designed by ASUS.

CD/DVD ROM

5.25 Device bay

Headphone Jack

3.5 Device bay

USB 2.0 Ports
MIC Jack

Power Button

HDD LED

Power LED

USB 2.0 Ports

• The storage card reader, optical disk drive, and oppy disk drive are

optional items which are not included in the system package. They are
purchased separately.

• The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for a 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW /
DVD-RW device.

• The 3.5 inch drive bay is for a 3.5 inch hard disk drive / oppy disk drive /

USB storage card reader.

• The storage card reader is for Secure Digital™ / MultimediaCard / Memory
Stick® / CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ / SmartMedia® storage cards.

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1.2 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow you to conveniently connect devices.

1 x Voltage selector

1 x Power connector

1 x PS/2 Mouse port

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x COM port

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1x DVI port

2 x USB 2.0 ports

8-channel audio ports

4 x Expansion slots

1 x Power switch

1 x VGA port

Air vents

1 x RJ-45 port

Side cover lock

Expansion slot lock

Voltage selector

The system’s power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector located below

the power connector. 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 115V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to 230V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V

environment will seriously damage the system!

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1.3 Connecting to the keyboard and the
mouse

Your ASUS BM5368 Desktop PC package includes a PS/2 keyboard or a USB
keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard

port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or
front panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear panel or front
panel.

1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices

The ASUS BM5368 Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear and

front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system.

Refer to the illustration below for details.

P/S2
Keyboard

USB

DVI

USB

Side Speaker
Out

Microphone

Line Out

Line In

Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the
documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for
information on how to install it.

Power connector

PS/2 Mouse

VGA

RJ-45

Rear
Speaker Out

Center/
Subwoofer

Expansion slots

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Chapter 2

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

Getting started

2.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always

install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the
features of your hardware. When you start the system for the rst time, the system

automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install
the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if
you want to restart the system. Install drivers according to the instructions in the
following sections.

• To ensure that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the

Support DVD.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.

2.2 Powering your system

Press the Power button to power up the system.

Press to turn ON the system

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2.3 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all system features.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

2.3.1 Running the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.

Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the

Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click
ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

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2.3.2 Drivers menu

The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Install the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® audio driver.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.

Intel LAN Driver

Installs the Intel® LAN driver.

Intel TPM Driver

Installs the Intel® TPM driver.

Management Engine Interface

Installs management engine interface.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver

Installs the Intel® Marix storage manager driver.

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2.3.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications that the system supports. Tap an item
from the screen to install.

ASUS Update

Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility
requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
Provider(ISP).

Adobe Reader 8

Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c IS A
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®
improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager utilities.

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2.3.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.

Intel XP/Vista RAID/AHCI Driver Disk

Allows you to create an Intel® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for XP/
Vista operating system.

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2.3.5 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual

le.

2.3.6 ASUS contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

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2.3.7 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

Browse this DVD

Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Filelist

Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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2.4 Loading the initial OS default settings

If you want to load the initial default settings for your system, press <F3> during the
Power-On Self-Test (POST).

2.5 Recovery DVD

The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring
it to its original working state. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data

les to a USB ash disk or to a network drive and make note of any customized
conguration settings such as network settings.

2.5.1 Recovering a Windows® XP OS:

1. Turn on your system. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical disk drive.

2. Restart the system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears. Select the

optical drive as the boot device.

3. Select where to install a new system. Options are:

Recover system to a partition

This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other
partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive “C”.

Recovery system to entire HD

This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new
system partition as drive “C”.

4. A conrmation screen pops up. Click Next to conrm.

5. Check I accept from the succeeding screen and click Next.

6. A list displays the contents you are going to recover. Click Yes to conrm.

The recovery process starts.

7. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. The system restarts.

8 . After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its system congurations.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, then the system
restarts. Adjust the screen to a suitable display resolution.

The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on
other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

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2.5.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS:

1. Turn on your system and press <F8> when the ASUS logo appears.

2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive when a Please select boot
device menu appears. Select the optical drive as the boot device then press
Enter. The system restarts.

If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press <F3> when

the ASUS logo appears. Then follow steps 3-6 below.

3. After the system reboots, an ASUS Preload window appears. Press Next to

continue.

4. Select where to install a new system. Options are:

Recover Windows to rst partition only:

This option deletes only the rst partition, allows you to keep other

partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive “C”.

Recover Windows to entire HD:

This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new
system partition as drive “C”.

Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partitions:

This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates two new

system partitions. The rst partition takes up 60% of the whole hard disk
size and the second partition takes up 40%. The new system is installed in
the rst partition. You can back up your data in the second partition.

5. When a window appears querying Are you sure you want to recover now,
click Finish. The process percentage is displayed on the screen.

6. When a Recovery nish message appears, click OK and the system
restarts. After it restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the

system congurations.

The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on
other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

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