ASUS Desktop PC BM6660/MD710 BP6260/SD710 BM6360 BM6660/MD710 BM6360 BP6260/SD710 User Manual...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modifi ed or altered, unless such repair, modifi cation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ........4-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ..................5-1 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ..................6-1 ASUS AI Manager ..................6-7 Recovering your system ................6-9 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................7-1...
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: •...
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 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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. •...
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...
Package contents Check your system package for the following items. Standard items ASUS Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 Cables • Power cord x1 Accessories • Mouse pad x1 • Support DVD x1 Documentation •...
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.
Front panel BM6660/MD710 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 devices. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. USB 2.0 ports.
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Reset button. Press this button to reboot your computer. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2 x 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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BP6260 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. 3.5 inch drive bays. The 3.5 inch drive bays are for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Display port. This port connects to a display monitor. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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PDA, and others. 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 others. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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® • 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. •...
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Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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: Connect your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
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To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: Connect your monitor to the VGA port, DVI-D port, or display port of your computer. Plug your monitor to a power source. BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360 1-11...
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BP6260 • 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. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.
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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. BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 BP6260 ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360 1-13...
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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. BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 BP6260 1-14 Chapter 1: Getting started...
This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: Turn your monitor ON. Turn the power switch ON (for BM6660/MD710 and BM6360 only). Press the power button on your computer. Power button BM6660/MD710...
To skip this step, select Ask me later. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
Using Windows ® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® 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 Support feature.
Remove from this list. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the taskbar: From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select Unpin this program from taskbar. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Using the notifi cation area By default, the notifi cation area shows these three icons: Action Center notifi cation Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifi cations and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection.
You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want. Arranging your fi les To arrange your fi les: Launch Windows Explorer. From the Arrange by fi eld, click to display the dropdown list. Select your preferred arrangement type. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
Sorting your fi les To sort your fi les: Launch Windows Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your fi les To group your fi les: Launch Windows Explorer.
To launch Windows Update: From the Windows ® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. Select All Programs > Windows Update. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Setting up a user account To set up a user account: From the Windows ® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. Select Manage another account.
Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows ® 7 platform. ® To launch Windows Help and Support, click > Help and Support. ® Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows online help. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 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. Front panel BM6660/MD710 BM6360 BP6260/SD710 ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
Rear panel BP6260/SD710 BM6660/MD710, BM6360 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 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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BM6360 BP6260/SD710 ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer...
• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 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. Push the tray to close it.
Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 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 a DSL/cable modem. BM6660/MD710, BM6360 Modem RJ-45 cable ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
To connect via a LAN: 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. BM6660/MD710, BM6360 RJ-45 cable Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet...
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BP6260/SD710 RJ-45 cable Turn on your computer. Confi gure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter. 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. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching EPU EPU is an energy-effi cient 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 select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status.
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The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your confi guration Loads your saved Applies your changes Loads the default confi guration threshold values for each sensor ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Launching and confi guring 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 confi...
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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 manage, save, and update the motherboard ® BIOS in Windows OS.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fi le To update the BIOS through a BIOS fi le: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from fi le, then click Next. Locate the BIOS fi le from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe fi le from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menuʼs contents.
Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.
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This feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD.
• Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working.
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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 you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.
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Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. The DVD drive eject button is not respond. Click > Computer. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. ASUS BM6660/MD710, BP6260/SD710, BM6360...
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Power Problem Possible Cause Action • Set your computerʼs power voltage switch to your areaʼs power requirements. Incorrect power voltage • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. No power Press the power key on the front panel (The power Your computer is not to ensure that your computer is turned...
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Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does LAN cable problems not work, contact the ASUS service center. Your computer is not Ensure that your computer is properly Cannot access properly connected to a connected to a router or hub.
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Computer virus attack computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for Hard disk drive failure servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with compatible memory modules.
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If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PCʼs warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information.
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