Asus D820SF, BM3CE, BM3CF, D820MT, D620MT User’s Manual
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ASUS Desktop PC
Desktop PC
User Guide
D820MT(BM2CE)
D620MT(BM2CF)
D820SF(BP1CE/SD790)
D620SF(BP1CF/SD580)
BM3CE(MD790)
BM3CF(MD580)
E11507
Revised Edition v2
March 2016
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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................................... 8
Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9
Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 9
Package contents ........................................................................................ 10
Chapter 1 Getting started
Welcome! ..................................................................................................... 11
Getting to know your computer .................................................................... 11
Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 24
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 27
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 29
Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 31
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 33
Changing to the external audio output ......................................................... 37
Chapter 3 Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 39
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 40
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 41
Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation .................. 43
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS .................................................. 49
Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ................................. 50
Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager
ASUS Business Manager ............................................................................ 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 65
Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual
Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 75
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Using Windows® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 76
Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 78
Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 80
Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 81
Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................... 82
Chapter 2 Other Windows® 7 functions
Removing a USB storage device ................................................................. 83
Conguring the screen resolution settings................................................... 84
Conguring the Internet connection settings ............................................... 84
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 88
Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 93
Using the Windows® 10 UI ........................................................................... 94
Keyboard shortcuts ...................................................................................... 98
ASUS contact information
ASUS contact information .......................................................................... 100
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Notices
ASUS Recycling/Takeback 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.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling
information in different regions.
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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm
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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Lithium 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.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. 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
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
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.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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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
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us
all save money and protect the environment through energy
efficient products and practices.
All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the
ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is
enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically
your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power
management and its benefits to the environment. In addition, please visit http://www.
energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.
*Note: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products.
set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake
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 casing has
been damaged.
• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the
Desktop PC.
• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the
contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and
40˚C (104˚F).
• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting
overheated.
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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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 manual.
DANGER/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 help you complete a
task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
local Technical Support Engineer.
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Package contents
ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1
Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (Optional)
Installation Guide
Nero burning software
Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1
DVD x1 (Optional)
ASUS mouse pad x 1
(Optional)
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may
vary with different models.
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Chapter 1
Getting started
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 in a stunningly futuristic and stylish
system casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.
ASUS Desktop PC
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D820MT(BM2CE) / D620MT(BM2CF) Front panel
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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.
2. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
4. Optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
5. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.
6. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
Front USB 3.0 port 1
Front USB 3.0 port 2
Front USB 2.0 port 1
Front USB 2.0 port 2
SM.SD.MS-PRO
SM.SD.MS-PRO
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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
7. 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.
8. Express card slot (optional). Insert an ExpressCard into this slot.
9. Memory Stick™ (MS) / Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro) / Secure Digital™ (SD) card
slots (optional). Insert a supported memory card into this slot.
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D820MT(BM2CE) / D620MT(BM2CF) Rear panel
D820MT(BM2CE)
D620MT(BM2CF)
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ASUS Desktop PC
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1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
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2. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
4. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices.
5. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
6. USB 3.1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 devices.
7. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A (North America)
230Vac, 50Hz, 3A (Europe)
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 port when installing Windows®
operating system.
• Due to USB 3.1 controller limitation, USB 3.1 devices can only be used under Windows®
OS environment and after the USB 3.1 driver installation.
• USB 3.1 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.1 devices.
• 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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1, or
7.1-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2.1,
4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration.
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
Headset
2.1-channel
4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
11. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
12. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this
optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
13. Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using
Kensington® compatible PC security cables.
14. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
* D820MT (BM2CE) has dual LAN ports while D620MT (BM2CF) has one LAN port.
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LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN port
15. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
16. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
17. Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad
lock.
18. Parallel port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
19. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
ASUS Desktop PC
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BM3CE(MD790) / BM3CF(MD580) Front Panel
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1. 5.25 inch optical disk drive. There is a 5.25 inch optical disk drive in the bay.
2. Optical disk drive LED. This LED lights up when the optical disk drive operates.
3. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch
4. 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory
5. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.
card readers.
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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
6. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
7. Microphone. This port connects to a microphone.
8. 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.
9. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.
10. Reset button. Press this button to reset your computer.
11. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.
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BM3CE(MD790) / BM3CF (MD580) Rear Panel
BM3CE(MD790)
BM3CF(MD580)
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ASUS Desktop PC
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1. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
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2. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
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.
6. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
7. USB 3.1 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
DisplayPort cannot be converted to DVI and HDMI.
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 port when installing Windows®
operating system.
• Due to USB 3.1 controller limitation, USB 3.1 devices can only be used under Windows®
OS environment and after the USB 3.1 driver installation.
• USB 3.1 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.1 devices.
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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
10. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
11. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
12. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
13. Parallel port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
14. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
* BM3CE (MD790) has dual LAN ports while BM3CF (MD580) has one LAN port.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN port
15. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
16. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
17. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
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ASUS Desktop PC
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D820SF(BP1CE/SD790) / D620SF(BP1CF/SD580) Front Panel
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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 tray.
3. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch
4. HDD LED. This LED lights up when the hard disk drive operates.
5. 3.5 inch drive bay. This 3.5 inch drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory
6. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
Front USB 3.0 port 1
Front USB 3.0 port 2
Front USB 2.0 port 1
Front USB 2.0 port 2
DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices.
card readers.
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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
7. 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.
8. Microphone. This port connects to a microphone.
9. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
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D820SF(BP1CE/SD790) / D620SF(BP1CF/SD580) Rear panel
D820SF(BP1CE/SD790)
D620SF(BP1CF/SD580)
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ASUS Desktop PC
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1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
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2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices.
4. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
5. USB 3.1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 devices.
6. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 port when installing Windows®
operating system.
• Due to USB 3.1 controller limitation, USB 3.1 devices can only be used under Windows®
OS environment and after the USB 3.1 driver installation.
• USB 3.1 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.1 devices.
• 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®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4.1, 5.1, or
7.1-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
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10. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
11. Voltage 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 100127V, 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!
80 Plus power supplies do not provide a voltage switch.
12. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
13. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
14. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
* D820SF (BP1CE/SD790) has dual LAN ports while D620SF (BP1CF/SD580) has one
LAN port.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN port
15. Pad lock slot. This pad lock slot allows your PC to be secured using a standard pad
lock.
16. Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using
Kensington® compatible PC security cables.
17. Parallel Port (optional). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
18. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
19. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
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Setting up your computer
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This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Connecting an external monitor
Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)
Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:
1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
D820MT(BM2CE)
The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
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Using the onboard display output ports
Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.
To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports:
1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port on the
rear panel of your computer.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
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• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the
• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple
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primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port
on the graphics card.
external display in Chapter 2 of this guide for details.
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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse
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Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your
computer.
D820MT(BM2CE)
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.
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Connecting multiple external displays
Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect
multiple external displays.
Setting up multiple displays
When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the
additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your
Windows desktop.
To set up multiple displays:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the
monitors. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to
connect a monitor to your computer.
D820MT(BM2CE) / D620MT (BM2CF)
SM.SD.MS-PRO
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3. Turn on your computer.
4. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display.
5. Congure the settings for your displays.
For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display
during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.
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Turning your computer ON/OFF
This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Press the power button on your computer.
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Power button
SM.SD.MS-PRO
SM.SD.MS-PRO
D820MT(BM2CE) / D620MT(BM2CF)
Power button
BM3CE(MD790) / BM3CF(MD580)
Power button
D820SF(BP1CE/SD790) / D620SF(BP1CF/SD580)
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 10
User Guide, which can be found in this guide.
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