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ASUS Desktop PC BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) User Manual - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 2
, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 3
guide 9 Where to find more information 9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 23 Turning your computer system settings 34 Protecting your computer 35 Getting Windows® Help and Support 36 Chapter 3: Using Windows - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 4
Internet Wired connection 61 Chapter 7: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 71 ASUS WebStorage 78 ASUS Easy Update 90 ASUS Secure Delete 91 ASUS Business Suite 2.0 93 Nero Essentials 95 Recovering your system 96 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 101 ASUS contact information 109 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 5
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to 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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 6
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. 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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 7
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 fields (0-300 GHz). This wireless device complies with - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 9
a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow 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. • The user manual - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 12
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 computer. 9. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 10. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 13
. 6. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 13 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 14
® 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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 15
ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 15 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 16
port 4 8 7 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 is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 7. Microphone. This port OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 17
. 6. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 17 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 18
® 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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 19
ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 18. Parallel Port (optional). This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 19 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 20
BP1AE(SD780) front panel 1 2 3 4 5 Front USB 3.0 port 2 Front USB 3.0 port 1 6 Front USB 2.0 port 3 Front USB 2.0 port 4 9 7 8 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 8. Microphone. - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 21
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. • . 7. ���M��ic�r�o�p�h��o�n�e��p�o�r�t �(p��in�k�)�. This port connects to a microphone. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 21 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 22
These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 13. ��P�o��w�e�r��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�. Plug the power cord to this connector. 14. ��L�A��N��(R��J�-�4�5�)�p�o��rt�. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 23
port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external rear panel of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. BM6AE(MD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 23 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 24
ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 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 a display output port on the graphics card. 24 Chapter 1: Getting started - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 25
ENGLISH 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. BM6AE(MD780) ` BM1AE ` ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 25 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 26
ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) ` 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. BM6AE(MD780) 26 Chapter 1: Getting started - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 27
ENGLISH BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 27 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 28
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. Power button Power button BM6AE(MD780) Power button BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 3. Wait until the operating system - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 29
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. Turn your computer the user name and computer name, then click Next computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 30
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 Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 31
from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select Unpin this program from taskbar. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 31 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 32
to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. Launching Windows® Explorer To launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. to launch the Start menu. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 33
files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 33 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 34
Bin files, or temporary files that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Restoring your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 35
, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For more details, or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 35 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 36
Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased to complete the activation. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 37
computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3. Follow the next onscreen instructions Windows® 8, refer to the next sections. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 37 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 38
ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 39
hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 39 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 40
ENGLISH Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top upper and lower right corner Action Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 41
to a hand icon. • Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. • From the running app's screen, press + . ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 41 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 42
ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Pinning an app on the - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 43
Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press +�� - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 44
ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 45
placed in the smaller display area. 2. Launch another app. This second app will automatically appear in the bigger display area. 3. To switch between apps, press + . ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 45 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 46
and navigate Windows® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 47
until your Desktop PC turns off. Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 47 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 48
BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 49
devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports 5 of this user manual for details. Front panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 49 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 50
ENGLISH Rear panel BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE BP1AE(SD780) 50 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 51
the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. To remove a USB storage device on �W�in�d�o�w��s® pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 52
panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE 52 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 53
ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) Connecting 2-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 53 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 54
ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT 54 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 55
Connecting 8-channel Speakers ENGLISH LINE OUT ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 55 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 56
ENGLISH 56 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 57
computer maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 58
eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and click Eject. To open the Computer screen on Windows® 8, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 59
selected USB port. 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made. Refer to Chapter 1 for the locations of the USB ports. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 59 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 60
/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Set User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 60 Chapter 5: Using your computer - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 61
to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. BM6AE(MD780) Modem RJ-45 cable ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 61 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 62
BM1AE ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) Modem RJ-45 cable Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Configuring the network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 63
(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. BM6AE(MD780) BM1AE RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable LAN ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 63 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 64
ENGLISH BP1AE(SD780) RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. • For more details, refer to the section Configuring the network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 65
to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 7. Click OK when done. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 65 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 66
ENGLISH Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 8. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 66 Chapter 6: Connecting to the - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 67
network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 68
ENGLISH Configuration options on Windows® 8 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center. and - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 69
connection. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 69 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 70
steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK. 70 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 71
Click to select a utility Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the ASUS support information Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 71 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 72
ENGLISH 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. - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 73
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 default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 73 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 74
ENGLISH 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 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 75
The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 75 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 76
li�c�k� No. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot update this BIOS to my motherboard) Before using the last two options, ensure that you download a BIOS file to your computer using ASUS Update. 3. Locate the picture - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 77
to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it. The Support screen The Support screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 78
service that allow you to save, sync, share, and access your files anytime and anywhere. Ensure to install the latest ASUS WebStorage PC Suite in your computer. Visit our website at http://www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. Installing WebStorage To install WebStorage: Place the support DVD - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 79
Go to Web ASUS WebStorage allows you to experience its value-added cloud service without the risk of losing your data. Settings 1. Click the Settings icon to launch the Settings screen. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 79 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 80
on Windows® 8 Do either of the following to launch WebStorage on Windows® 8: • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon on the Windows® notification area. • Click the ASUS WebStorage icon from the Start screen. Using WebStorage cloud service • To access your files online, ensure that you have an - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 81
your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in MySyncFolder: 1. Right-click the file or folder to select mark and share your files or folders at the same time. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 81 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 82
computer. • To back up files from more computers or upgrade your storage capacity, you have to purchase WebStorage plans from our support site. For more information, visit https:// service or click WebStorage site. to share via link in ASUS • You must have a Microsoft account to share your - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 83
folder allows you to upload your favorite contents without the need of syncing them with your computer. It also allows you to take notes, pictures, videos and record audios and upload directly delete the file or folder that you selected then click OK. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 83 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 84
Customizing contents in My Collection folder You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, tag as favorites, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in My Collection folder: 1. Right-click on the file or folder to select and launch the settings bar - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 85
folder You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in Starred folder: 1. Right-click on the file or as links are automatically added to My shared link folder. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 85 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 86
to main screen. Customizing contents in Recent changes folder You can customize your contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in Recent changes folder: 1. Right-click on the file to select and launch the settings bar. 2. To - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 87
photos You can customize your photos in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your contents in Recent photos folder: 1. Right-click on the file to icon appears on the upper left corner of the photo. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 87 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 88
My Collection folders. It also allows you to customize the music files like rename, delete, tag as favorite and share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. You can only customize music files saved in My Collection folder. Viewing and playing music files To view and play music file: 1. Click - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 89
can customize your shared contents in this folder like rename, share via e-mail or link via ASUS WebStorage site. To customize your shared contents: 1. Right-click on the file to select and a star icon appears on the upper left corner of the photo. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 89 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 90
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. 2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. 3. Select Update to activate the update - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 91
of the following to add files to the deletion box: • Drag and drop the files to the deletion box. • Right-click the file then select ASUS Secure Delete. 3. To remove a file from the deletion list, select the file, then click . ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 91 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 92
ENGLISH 4. Tick Delete the files listed in the recycle bin if you want to permanently delete all the files in the recycle bin. 5. Click Clear, and then click OK on the confirmation message to permanently delete all the files listed in the deletion box and the recycle bin (if selected in step 3). - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 93
-click the icon to launch ASUS Business Suite 2.0. The screenshots of ASUS Business Suite 2.0 in this user manual are for reference only. The detailed instructions on using the Intel® SBA feature Status panel Click an icon to access an application ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 94
Saver allows you to schedule your computer to enter the sleep state at the end of your workday and wake up at the start of your workday. This helps greatly reduce energy costs and improve productivity of your business. For more information, click on the ASUS Business Suite main menu. PC Health - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 95
burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. For more details about using Nero Essentials, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 95 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 96
if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the system recovery 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 97
disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. of this notice from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 97 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 98
ENGLISH To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive. 1. Press during bootup. 2. Insert the - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 99
with Windows® apps. 2. From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. 3. Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Copy the recovery partition from the to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 99 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 100
Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. 100 Chapter 7: Using the utilities - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 101
ENGLISH Chapter 8 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 properly connected. • Check if the wall - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 102
to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions. 102 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 103
7: The Windows® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. For more appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 103 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 104
your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? responding. 1. On Windows® 7, click > Computer. On Windows® 8, hover your mouse pointer over - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 105
. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer. ASUS BM6AE(MD780), BM1AE, and BP1AE(SD780) 105 - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 106
on your computer. Signal cable problems Action ASUS service center. Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver 106 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 107
or headphone does not work. The front and back audio ports do not work. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Try using another speaker or headphone. Try both the front and back audio ports - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 108
�c�t��th��e�A��S�U��S��S�e��rv�i�c�e��C�e��n�t�e�r for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 108 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting - Asus BM1AE | BM6AE_BM1AE_BP1AE User's Manual - Page 109
, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510
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