Asus BM5365 User manual

BM5365
ASUS PC
User’s Manual

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First Edition V1
March 2009

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
System package contents........................................................................ viii
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-3
Voltage selector.............................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Connecting to other devices....................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2
2.2 Powering up.................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Support DVD 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 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 2-7
2.3.6 ASUS contact information............................................... 2-7
2.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-8
2.4 ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager .................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager .................................................. 2-10
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar................................................... 2-10
2.4.4 Main ...............................................................................2-11
2.4.5 Support ......................................................................... 2-14
2.4.6 Information .................................................................... 2-14
2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings..................................... 2-15
2.6 Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 2-15
2.6.1 Recovering a Windows®XP OS:................................... 2-15
2.6.2 Recovering a Windows®Vista OS:................................ 2-16

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ASUS REACH
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://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
• It is recommended that you use this product in environment with an
ambient temperature below 40℃.

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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS BM5365 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users
and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS BM5365. The chapter
lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel,
and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Where to nd 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 package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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System package contents
Check your BM5365 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
1. ASUS BM5365 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• Power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2. Cable
• AC power cable
3. CD
• Support CD
• Recovery CD
4. Documents
• User guide
• Warranty card

Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS BM5365.
The chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS BM5365!
The ASUS BM5365 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that
supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium®
dual-core / Celeron®dual-core / Celeron®processors in the 775-land package.
The system supports up to 16 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667
MHz, DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI
Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system
and take you ahead in the world of power computing.
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, oppy disk drive bay, power button,
and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.
5.25 Device bay
CD/DVD ROM
USB 2.0 Ports
Headphone Jack
MIC Jack
USB 2.0 Ports
3.5 Device bay
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED

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Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch
located beside 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 100–127 V, set
this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200–240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
1.3 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Debug LED
Voltage selector
Expansion Slot Cover
Power Connector
DVI Port
USB 2.0 Ports
Audio I/O Ports
Power Supply Switch
Chassis Fan Vent
LAN (RJ-45) Port
ME Switch
Expansion Slots
VGA Port
Clear CMOS button
USB 2.0 Ports
Debug LED Description
Left Middle Right
ON OFF OFF Detecting system memory
OFF ON OFF Initializing VGA
ON ON OFF Initializing CPU
OFF OFF ON Detecting Hard Disk Drive
ON OFF ON BIOS error message
OFF ON ON Initializing ROM
Debug LED indications
Left
Middle
Right

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1.4 Connecting to other devices
The illustration below is the rear view of the system when need to connect your PC
to any external devices. You can refer to illustration below to connect any input,
external storage, multimedia devices with your PC.
About the installation of the peripherals, refer to the respective manuals for
details.
Microphone
USB
VGA
PS/2 Mouse
Expansion slots
RJ-45
Power connector
Line In
Line Out
DVI
Side Speaker
Out
Center/
Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
Out
USB
P/S2
Keyboard
• Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend that you install the graphics
card onto PCIEX16_1 slot when using one graphics card.
When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_2 slot runs at the
frequency equal to PCI Express x4.
• If you need to use dual-display function, contact your retailer for details.

Chapter 2
Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.

2-2 Chapter 3: Starting up
2.1 Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows®XP/Vista operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can
maximize the features of your hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures
presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
2.2 Powering up
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to turn ON the system
DO NOT install the drivers from the Windows operating system at the rst time
bootup. Install the drivers bundled in the support DVD to ensure the system
stability.

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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
2.3 Support DVD information
The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
features.
2.3.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information

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2.3.2 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 Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility
Installs the ASUS InstAll installation wizard.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek Audio driver.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.
Intel(R) LAN Driver
Installs the Intel®LAN driver.
Management Engine Inerface
Installs the Management Engine Interface
Intel TPM Driver
Installs the Intel TPM driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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2.3.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Installs utilities for this desktop PC using the installation wizard.
ASUS AI Manager
Installs the ASUS AI Manager utility.
ASUS Update
Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility
requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service
Provider(ISP).
Intel IT Director
Intel®IT Director is a software that monitors security, data protection, and network
concerns. It includes a centrally monitored dashboard for overseeing a network of
wired or wireless clients within a Local Area Network (LAN).
Intel System Defense Utility
Intel®System Defense Utility enables you to remotely control and manage Intel®
Active Management Technology (Intel®AMT) processor-based PCs in your
corporate network environment.
Refer to Intel®website for the latest update information.

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Adobe Reader 8
Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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. DirectX®
improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs ASUS screen saver.
2.3.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver.
Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

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2.3.6 ASUS contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
2.3.5 Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the
Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.

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2.3.6 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
specied information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
Browse this DVD
Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.