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BM1AEBM6AE(MD780)BP1AE(SD780)ASUS Desktop PCUser ManualBM6AE(MD780) BM1AEBP1AE(SD780)

10Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Ac

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Getting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.Wel

BM6AE(MD780) front panel1. 2 x 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bays are for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW de

BM6AE(MD780) rear panel3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.5.

7. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and other

16. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.17. Air vents.Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.DO N

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 in

1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.2 . Voltage selector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system inp

7. USB 3.0 ports.USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,

14. Kensington® lock slot. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC security cables.15. USB 2.0 ports.U

2Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tr

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.3. DisplayPort. This por

10. Expansion slot brackets.Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.11. Voltage selector. Use t

Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power

If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to

Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.BM6AE(MD780)BM1AE`

Connecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power sour

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Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your computer ONTo turn you

Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to co

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30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelBM6AE(MD780)BM1AEBP1AE(SD780)

Connecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports

Connecting 2-channel SpeakersLINE OUTBP1AE(SD780)32 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 4-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 6-channel SpeakersLINE OUTENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33ENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 8-channel SpeakersLINE OUT34 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35Chapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Deskto

Using the optical drive (on selected models only)Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject butto

Conguring the USB ports using the BIOSYou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup.To disable or enable

Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOSYou can set a password in the BIOS Setup to protect your HDD.To set a password for your HDD from the

Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your co

4ContentsWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User ManualChapter 1 Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst time ...

3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• For more details, refer to the section Co

Connecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your

2. Turn on your computer.3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.• For more details, refer to the section Conguring the network con

ASUS Business ManagerASUS Manager provides a set of tools for customizing and maintaining your ASUS computer. Installing ASUS Business Manager1. Inse

Starting ASUS ManagerLaunch ASUS Manager from the Start Menu by clicking Start > ASUS > ASUS ManagerIcon View and List ViewASUS Manager has an I

SystemThe System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer.UpdateClick Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to d

SecurityClick Security on the main ASUS Manager screen to access PC Cleanup and USB Lock utilities.PC CleanupPC Cleanup provides options to remove tem

1. Once ASUS Secure Delete is launched, do any of the following to add les to the deletion box:• Drag and drop the les to the deletion box.2. To

Backup & RecoveryClick Recovery on the main ASUS Manager screen to begin Windows maintenance tasks such as system restoration, adjusting startup s

PowerClick Power on the main ASUS Manager screen to congure power management. With Power Manager, you can specity time settings for system hibernatio

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

Ai BootingAi Booting displays a list of bootable storage devices. Select a device and click the left/right buttons to modify the boot sequence.MyLogoA

Changing the BIOS boot logo1. Select any of the options, then click Next:• Change the BIOS boot logo and update the BIOS. • Change the BIOS boot lo

Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage)Intel® SBA is a combination of hardware and software utilities that provides unique security and productivity cap

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 53Chapter 6TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encoun

?The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number k

?I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or data. On Windows® 7: The Windows® System R

?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your sp

PowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your ar

58 Chapter 6: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black sc

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 59ENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected t

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Chapter 6: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

61ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 7 / Windows® 8.1User ManualE8706First Edition January 2014Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWindo

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ASUS Desktop PC 63Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the

64 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 65ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provid

66 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 67ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigati

68 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 69ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert n

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

70 Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 71Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in c

72 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 73ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The f

74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 75ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Laun

76 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 77ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consist

78 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or progr

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 79ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

80 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to h

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 81ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <Ente

82 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are nee

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 83Chapter 3Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsRemoving a USB storage deviceWindows® 7To remove a USB storage devic

84 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring the screen resolution settingsWindows® 7To congure the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 85ENGLISHENGLISH2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.• Duplicate these displays: Selec

86 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Prope

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 87ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.11. Ente

88 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP ne

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 89ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D

90 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.7. Return to the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 91ENGLISHENGLISH10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish th

92 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCharms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows®

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 93ENGLISHENGLISH2. From the Charms bar, select Settings and click the network icon .3. Select the network that you wa

94 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemWindows® 7Using the system recovery partition

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 95ENGLISHENGLISH4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up

96 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD:• Back up all your data bef

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Desktop PC 97ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Crea

98 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functionsENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original fac

99ENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax