Page 3 - Contents; Where to find more information
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5Safety information .......................................................................................... 7Conventions used in this guide ..................................
Page 4 - Chapter 7
4 Contents Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 53Recovering your system .............................................................................. 54 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................
Page 5 - Notices; ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services; REACH
5 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 pack...
Page 6 - Macrovision Corporation Product Notice; unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation
6 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 0 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with a...
Page 7 - Safety information
7 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...
Page 8 - ASUS websites
8 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 Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Informatio...
Page 9 - Package contents
9 ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • T...
Page 11 - Getting to know your computer; Chapter 1; Getting started
Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centr...
Page 12 - Optical disk drive eject button.; Front panel; LIS
1. Optical disk drive. The optical disk drive supports DVD-RW / CD-RW / DVD-ROM. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Optical disk drive bay (empty). You may install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. 4. HDD LED. This LED lights up...
Page 14 - Rear panel
1. �oltage selector switch. �oltage selector switch. 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 100-17V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your aear is 00-40V, set the swtich to 30V...
Page 15 - LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channe...
Page 16 - Expansion slot bracket.
19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wire...
Page 17 - Setting up your computer; Using the onboard display output ports
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monit...
Page 18 - Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse; Connecting the power cord
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. DVI HDMI 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. DV...
Page 19 - Turning your computer ON/OFF; Turning your computer ON; To turn your computer ON:; Turning your computer OFF; To turn your computer OFF:
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. . Turn the power switch ON (for BM6630/MD510 and BM6330 only). 3. Press the power button on your computer. ...
Page 21 - Chapter 2; Using Windows; Starting for the first time; To start for the first time:
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 1 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Tu...
Page 22 - Using the Start menu; Launching items from the Start menu; Using the Getting Started item; Using the taskbar; Launching a program from the taskbar
Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Supp...
Page 23 - Pinning items on the jumplists; Unpinning programs from the Start menu
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 3 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite website...
Page 24 - Using the notification area; Displaying an alert notification; To display an alert notification:; Customizing icons and notifications; To customize icons and notifications:; Customize; Managing your files and folders; Launching Windows; To launch Windows Explorer:
4 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network ...
Page 25 - Exploring files and folders; To explore files and folders:; Customizing the file/folder view; Arranging your files; To arrange your files:; Sorting your files; Sort by; Grouping your files; Group by
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 5 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer. . From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents...
Page 26 - Adding a new folder; Backing up your files; Setting up a backup; Restoring your system settings
6 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. . From the toolbar, click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backi...
Page 27 - Protecting your computer; Setting up a user account and password; Setting up a user account
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix ...
Page 28 - Setting up a user’s password; To set up a user’s password:; Create password; Activating the anti-virus software; To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:; Getting Windows; Help and Support
8 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. . Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password ....
Page 29 - Connecting a USB storage device; To connect a USB storage device:; To remove a USB storage device:; Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk; Chapter 3; Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB .0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. DVI HDMI Front panel Rear panel BM18...
Page 30 - Connecting microphone and speakers
Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect -channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and MicBM1845 BM1...
Page 33 - Chapter 4; Using your computer; Proper posture when using your Desktop PC; To maintain the proper posture:
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 33 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips ...
Page 34 - Using the optical drive (on selected models only); Inserting an optical disc; To insert an optical disc:; Removing an optical disc; To remove an optical disc:; Eject
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. . Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. ...
Page 35 - Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS; To disable or enable the USB ports:; Advanced > USB Configuration; Exit
Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB .0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the USB ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. . From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration . 3....
Page 37 - Connecting via a DSL/cable modem; Wired connection; Chapter 5; Connecting to the Internet
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). DVI HDMI Modem RJ-45 cable DVI HDMI . Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-4...
Page 38 - Connecting via a local area network (LAN); To connect via a LAN:
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 computer and the other end to your LAN. DVI HDMI RJ-45 cable LAN DVI HDMI . Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection set...
Page 39 - ASUS AI Suite II; Installing AI Suite II; To install AI Suite II:; Using AI Suite II; Chapter 6; Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. This utility is pre-installed on some models. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this util...
Page 40 - The Tool menu; Tool; Launching and configuring EPU
The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and configuring EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you sele...
Page 41 - Launching and configuring Probe II; To configure Probe II:
Launching and configuring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your com...
Page 42 - Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder; To launch Sensor Recorder:
Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor Recorder...
Page 43 - The Monitor menu; ASUS Update
Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching CPU F...
Page 44 - MyLogo
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the im...
Page 45 - The System Information screen; MB; The Settings screen
The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the C...
Page 46 - ASUS AI Manager; Installing AI Manager; Launching AI Manager; Main
After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and ...
Page 47 - My Favorites
AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply when done. AI Security AI Security enables you to set a p...
Page 48 - Support
To add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . . Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double ...
Page 49 - ASUS Webstorage; Installing webstorage; To install webstorage:; Launching Webstorage; Drive
ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorag...
Page 50 - MobileApp; Settings
Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use. BookmarkSyncer The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud automatically synchronized in mu...
Page 51 - ASUS Easy Update
ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system.1. From the Windows ® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. . Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. 3. Select Update to a...
Page 52 - ASUS Secure Delete; To Use ASUS Secure Delete; Delete the files listed in the recycle
ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted files completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and- drop interface, thus protecting your data security. To Use ASUS Secure Delete 1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete: • Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut on the Windows ®...
Page 53 - Nero 9; Installing Nero 9; Burning files
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. . If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe fil...
Page 54 - Using the system recovery partition; About the system recovery partition; Using the system recovery partition:
Recovering your system Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network driv...
Page 55 - Using the Recovery D�D (on selected models); To use the Recovery D�D:; Enter
Using the Recovery D�D (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. To use the Reco...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front; Turning; I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 57 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer is proper...
Page 58 - No display on the monitor.; Connecting multiple external displays; My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.; Restoring your
58 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that...
Page 59 - The picture on the HDT� is distorted.; My speakers produce no sound.; The D�D drive cannot read a disc.
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 59 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ? The picture on the HDT� is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to ope...
Page 60 - Power; Display
60 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the pow...
Page 62 - System
6 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow Too many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinsta...
Page 63 - CPU
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50 63 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the O...
Page 64 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support; Authorised representative in
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 1159 Telephone +886--894-3447 Fax +886--890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-1-3849911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (Ameri...