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Chapter 2: Getting started

2.  Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive 

(CDROM:XXX) as the boot device. Press 

Enter

 and then press any key to 

continue.

3.  Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to install a 

new system. Options are:

 

Recover system to a partition

 

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

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

and click 

NEXT

.

 

Recover system to entire HD

 

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

system partition as drive “C.” Select this option and click 

Yes

.

4.  Tick 

I accept

 then click 

Next

.

5.  Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
6.  Click 

OK

 on the confirmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive 

and the system restarts.

7.  After the system restarts, Windows

®

 7 begins its system configurations. 

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system 

automatically restarts.

The ASUS PC Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. 

DO NOT

 use it on 

other systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 

If you want to recover the system from the hidden partition, press 

<F9>

 when 

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

2.6.3 

Recovering a Windows

®

 7 OS

1.   Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press 

<F8>

 

to enter the 

Please select boot device

 menu.

Summary of Contents for BM5270

Page 1: ...BM5670 MD300 BP5270 SD300 BM5270 ASUS PC User Manual BM5270 BM5670 MD300 BP5270 SD300 ...

Page 2: ...TICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICAT...

Page 3: ...1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 1805 010923 Telephone System Notebook ...

Page 4: ...D information 2 3 2 3 1 Running the Support DVD 2 3 2 3 2 Drivers menu 2 4 2 3 3 Utilities menu 2 5 2 3 4 Manual menu 2 6 2 3 5 ASUS contact information 2 6 2 3 6 Other information 2 7 2 4 ASUS AI Manager 2 9 2 4 1 Installing AI Manager 2 9 2 4 2 Launching AI Manager 2 9 2 4 3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2 9 2 4 4 Main 2 10 2 4 5 My favorites 2 14 2 4 6 Support 2 15 2 4 7 Information 2 15 2 5 Loading the...

Page 5: ...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 Canadian Department of Communi...

Page 6: ...act your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and extreme temperatures Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet Place this product on a flat and stable surface When using this product do not block any air inlet outlet on the chassis We recommend that you use BM5670 MD3...

Page 7: ...amage contact your dealer immediately Avoid dust and extreme temperatures Do not place this product in a location where it may receive direct sunlight Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet Do not block the air vents on the chassis Always provide proper ventilation for this product Before turning on the system check if all the peripherals are correctly connected To avoid shor...

Page 8: ...C and instructions on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package Do not service this product yourself Though the system casing is elaborately designed to protect users from scratches be careful with those sharp tips and edges Put on a pair of gloves before you remove or replace the system cover Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of...

Page 9: ...w to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional Documentation Your product p...

Page 10: ...AN cable 4 Power strip 5 Recovery DVD Optional items are not included in the system package They are purchased separately Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased Check with your supplier for the exact specifications Standard items 1 ASUS Desktop PC with ASUS Desktop x1 Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 2 Cables Power cord x1 3 Accessories Mouse pad x1 4 DVD Support DVD x1 5 Documentation User Man...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the desktop PC The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels ...

Page 12: ... Power LED 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3 5 inch drive bays Power button BM5670 MD300 BP5270 SD300 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Microphone port HDD LED 1 x 3 5 inch drive bay 1 x 5 25 inch optical disk drive bay Power button 1 x Headphone port ...

Page 13: ...ve SmartMedia memory cards BM5670 MD300 BM5270 2 x 5 25 inch optical disk drive bays Power LED 2 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Headphone port 1 x Microphone port Reset button HDD LED 2 x 3 5 inch drive bays Power button 2 x USB 2 0 ports BM5270 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port 2 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Voltage selector Expansion slot lock 1 x Power connector 2 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 ports 8 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis Always provide proper ventilation for this product BP5270 SD300 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port 2 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Voltage selector 1 x DVI D port 2 x USB 2 0 ports 8 channel ...

Page 15: ...Desktop PC package includes a PS 2 keyboard or a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect the PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 keyboard port at the rear panel or the USB keyboard to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear panel or front panel BM5670 MD300 BM5270 Microphone USB VGA Expansion slots RJ 45 Power connector Line In Front Speaker Out...

Page 16: ...he documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on how to install it BP5270 SD300 15 Microphone Expansion slots Power connector Line In Front Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out RJ 45 USB DVI D USB VGA USB PS 2 Mouse Keyboard ...

Page 17: ...Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD ...

Page 18: ... the drivers that come with the OS Select NO when a window appears asking if you want to restart the system Install drivers according to the instructions in the following sections To ensure that the OS works properly install the drivers included in the Support DVD Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS d...

Page 19: ...e The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer 2 3 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the system package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to get all system features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for upd...

Page 20: ...alls all of the drivers for your desktop PC Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver Atheros AR8121 PCI E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros AR8121 LAN driver ASUS EPU 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU 4 Engine IOI SmartMedia Driver Installs the IOI Sma...

Page 21: ...e Reader 9 Installs the Adobe Reader that allows you to open view and print documents in Portable Document Format PDF ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager that allows you to launch AI Disk AI Security AI Gear and AI Probe easily Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0c driver The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound Direc...

Page 22: ...S contact information The user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file 2 3 4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual ...

Page 23: ...orner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format ...

Page 24: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Getting started Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format ...

Page 25: ... run the DVD 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS AI Manager 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 4 2 Launching AI Manager You can launch AI Manager right after installation or anytime from the Windows desktop To launch AI Manager from the Windows desktop click Start All Programs ASUS AI Manager AI Manager v1 xx xx The AI Manager Quick Bar appears After launching ...

Page 26: ...er 2 4 4 Main Launch AI Disk AI Security AI Gear and AI Probe from the Main menu Click the small triangle to open or close the Main menu Click to open close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear the temporary IE files IE URLs IE cookies IE history list Recycle Bin and recently opened files list Select the item that you want to clear then click Apply ...

Page 27: ...movable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and a CD DVD disk which ensures more security for your data To lock a device 1 If you are using AI Security for the first time key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters 2 Confirm your password 3 Key in your password hint optional 4 Click OK ...

Page 28: ...ected cannot be accessed without the password To unlock a device 1 Deselect the device you locked then click Apply 2 Key in your password then click OK To change your password click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions 5 Select the device you want to lock then click Apply ...

Page 29: ... temperatures CPU fan speed and CPU voltage It also allows you to adjust these values manually AI Gear AI Gear provides three system performance profiles that adjust the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize the system noise and power consumption Select your preferred system performance profile ...

Page 30: ...k Add and then from the succeeding screen select the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu 2 Click Open The application you selected is added and its icon appears Right click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open delete or rename the corresponding application Double click an icon to open the corresponding application ...

Page 31: ...ys links to the ASUS international website online technical support website online download support website and contact information website 2 4 7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system motherboard CPU BIOS memory and other devices installed ...

Page 32: ...the system and press F8 when the ASUS logo appears Select the optical drive as the boot device 3 Select where to install a new system Options are Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected allows you to keep other partitions and creates a new system partition as drive C Recovery system to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and cr...

Page 33: ... new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partitions This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk and creates two new system partitions The first partition takes up 60 of the whole hard disk size and the second partition takes up 40 ...

Page 34: ... drive C Select this option and click Yes 4 Tick I accept then click Next 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process 6 Click OK on the confirmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive and the system restarts 7 After the system restarts Windows 7 begins its system configurations Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process and the system automatical...

Page 35: ...Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Address No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe ASUS Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY ...

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