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  • Page 1 ASUS Desktop PC BM1845, BM1645/MD250 BM1845 BM1645/MD250 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection ..................37 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ................... 39 ASUS AI Manager ..................46 ASUS Webstorage ..................49 ASUS Easy Update ..................51 ASUS Secure Delete ................... 5...
  • Page 4 Contents Nero 9 ......................53 Recovering your system ................54 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................... 57 ASUS contact information ................64...

  • Page 5: Notices

    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 packaging materials.
  • Page 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 any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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 unstable work surfaces.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Nero 9 burning software Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 DVD x1 (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 12 BM1845 Front panel Front USB 2.0 port 6 Front USB 2.0 port 5 Front USB 3.0 port 4 Front USB 3.0 port 3 Optical disk drive. The optical disk drive supports DVD-RW / CD-RW / DVD-ROM. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive bay (empty).
  • Page 13 Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on 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 BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 14 Rear panel Rear USB 2.0 port 1 Rear USB 2.0 port 2 Rear USB 3.0 port 2 Rear USB 3.0 port 1 Rear USB 2.0 port 3 Rear USB 2.0 port 4 13 17 HDMI �oltage selector switch. �oltage selector switch. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
  • Page 15 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 16 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. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Computer

    Plug your monitor to a power source. HDMI 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.
  • Page 18 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. 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.

  • Page 19: Turning Your Computer On/Off

    Power button BM1845 BM1645/MD250 Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: Close all running applications. Click on the Windows desktop. ® Click to shut down the operating system. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Getting started...

  • Page 21: Starting For The First Time

    Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. 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 BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select 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 BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 24: Managing Your Files And Folders

    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 connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection.
  • Page 25 From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your files To group your files: Launch Windows Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 26: Restoring Your System Settings

    Adding a new folder To add a new folder: Launch Windows Explorer. From the toolbar, click New folder. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: Click...

  • Page 27: Protecting Your Computer

    From the Windows taskbar, click ® Select Manage another account. Select Create a new account. Key in the name of the new user. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. When done, click Create Account. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 28: Getting Windows ® Help And Support

    Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: Select the user that you would like to set a password. Select Create a password. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. When done, click Create password. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Connecting Devices To Your Computer

    When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 30: 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 Mic BM1845 BM1645/MD250 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer...
  • Page 31 Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 32 Connecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 8-channel Speakers Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Using 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 BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 34: Using The Optical Drive (On Selected Models Only)

    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.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Usb Ports Using The Bios

    Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. Press <Enter> to enable or disable the selected USB port. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made. Refer to Chapter 1 for the locations of the USB ports. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4: Using your computer...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Connecting To The Internet

    DSL/cable modem. HDMI HDMI Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 38 Connecting via a local area network (LAN) 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. HDMI HDMI RJ-45 cable Turn on your computer.

  • Page 39: Asus Ai Suite Ii

    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. This utility is pre-installed on some models. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this utility.
  • Page 40 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 select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status.
  • Page 41 • The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Applies your changes Loads the default threshold values for each sensor ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 42 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 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly pdate the BIOS directly ®...
  • Page 44 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo allows you to: ASUS MyLogo allows you to: •...
  • Page 45 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 information. The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s...

  • Page 46: Asus Ai Manager

    AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. 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 menu’s contents.
  • Page 47 Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. When done, press Apply. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Asus Webstorage

    Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage ®...
  • Page 50 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 multiple computer.

  • 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. From the Windows notification area, ® right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system.

  • Page 52: Asus Secure Delete

    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 Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete: • Click the ASUS Secure Delete shortcut...

  • Page 53: Nero 9

    Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add. After selecting files that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...

  • Page 54: Recovering Your System

    DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is the partition without volume label on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
  • Page 55 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery 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. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    • 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.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 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 D�D drive eject button is not respond. Click > Computer. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. ASUS BM1845, BM1645/MD50...
  • Page 60 Power Problem Possible Cause Action • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s 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...
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 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.

  • Page 64: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-81-8-787 Support fax +1-81-84-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 1-3, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-10-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-01093*...

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