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  • Page 1 BP5220/AS-D592 ASUS Desktop PC 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: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +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 Telephone +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ASUS contact information ..........2-6 2.3.5 Other information ............2-7 ASUS AI Manager ................. 2-9 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager ............2-9 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager ............
  • Page 5 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-2 3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........3-2 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-3 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............3-4 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-6 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility ............
  • Page 6 Boot menu .................. 3-32 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............3-32 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-33 3.6.3 Security ................. 3-34 Tools menu ................. 3-36 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-36 3.7.2 AI NET 2................ 3-37 Exit menu ..................3-38...
  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
  • Page 9: General Precautions

    General precautions Before using the ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 Desktop PC, carefully read the general precautions below. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to the product. • Before using this product, ensure that all components are correctly installed and all cables are correctly connected. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 10: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panels.
  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not...
  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your BP5220/AS-D592 system package for the following items. Standard items ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 Cables • AC power cable x1 Accessories • Mouse pad x1 •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 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 14: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Front panel The ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 Desktop PC includes an ASUS motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS. The illustration below shows the front panel and the components on it.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS BP5220/AS-D592...
  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    Voltage selector The system’s power supply unit has a 115V / 230V voltage selector located below the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V, set the switch to 115V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the swith to 230V.
  • Page 17: Connecting To The Keyboard And The Mouse

    Connecting to other peripheral devices The ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 Desktop PC is equipped with a number of ports at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to the system. Refer to the illustration below for details.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.
  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always ® install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. When you start the system for the first time, the system automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install the drivers that come with the OS.
  • Page 21: Support Dvd Information

    The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 22: Drivers Menu

    The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs drivers for this desktop PC using the installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.
  • Page 23: Utilities Menu

    Before using the ASUS Update, ensure that you have an Internet connection so that you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Manager Installs ASUS AI Manager where you can launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screensaver.
  • Page 24: Asus Contact Information

    2.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 25: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner 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. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592...
  • Page 26 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 27: Asus Ai Manager

    ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, AI Gear, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
  • Page 28: Main

    Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar. Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click to close AI Manager. 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.
  • Page 29: Ai Security

    To lock a device: If you are using AI Security for the first time, key in a password that consists of no more than 20 letters, numbers, or symbols. Confirm your password. Key in your password hint (optional). Click OK. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 2-11...
  • Page 30 Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To unlock a device: Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. Key in your password, then click OK. To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 31 Select the system performance profile that meets your computing needs. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 2-13...
  • Page 32: My Favorites

    2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. To add an application: Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 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.
  • Page 33: Support

    2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays 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 34: Loading The Initial Os Default Settings

    Adjust the screen to a suitable display resolution. 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.
  • Page 35: Recovering A Windows ® Vista Os

    After it restarts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the system configurations. 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. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592...
  • Page 36 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 39: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2>...
  • Page 40: Afudos Utility

    Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..
  • Page 41: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper; you will need to key in the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 42: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD , a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 43 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to a USB port.
  • Page 44: Asus Update Utility

    3.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 45 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 46 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 47: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592...
  • Page 48: Bios Menu Screen

    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time [00: 38 : 56] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M,3.5in.] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
  • Page 49: Menu Items

    [Enabled] Change Option General Help MPS Revision [1.4] screen. Save and Exit Exit 3.2.9 General help Pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-13...
  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “3.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [20:46:57] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...
  • Page 51: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-15...
  • Page 52: Sata1, Sata2, Sata3 And Sata4

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
  • Page 53 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-17...
  • Page 54: Storage Configuration

    3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item. SATA Configuration Options ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Disabled...
  • Page 55: System Information

    : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count System Memory Installed Size: 1024MB Usable Size: 1015MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-19...
  • Page 56: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration Adjust system USB Configuration frequency/voltage...
  • Page 57 Manually set memory voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.85000] [1.85625] [1.86250] ...[2.24375] 1.25V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set MCH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-21...
  • Page 58: Usb Configuration

    1.5V Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set ICH Chipset Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V] [1.6V] Vcore Over Voltage [Auto] Manually set Vcore Voltage or set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 3.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
  • Page 59: Cpu Configuration

    Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enable this item when the processor supports Vanderpool technology. Users need to reset the computer to change the configuration of this item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-23...
  • Page 60 CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM2) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage is reduced when the CPU is overheats. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function.
  • Page 61: Chipset

    Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the Interanal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PEG Forec x 1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-25...
  • Page 62: Video Function Configuration

    Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration Options Options DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Fixed Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT Mode. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Allows you to select the amount of the DVMT/FIXED Memory.
  • Page 63: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-27...
  • Page 64: Pci Pnp

    3.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 65: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-29...
  • Page 66: Apm Configuration

    3.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power button Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled] is pressed. Power On by External Modems [Disabled] Power On PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]...
  • Page 67: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-31...
  • Page 68: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority sequence.
  • Page 69: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...
  • Page 70: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 Security...
  • Page 71: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-35...
  • Page 72: Tools Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
  • Page 73: Ai Net 2

    Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS BP5220/AS-D592 3-37...
  • Page 74: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

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