ASUS CM1745 E7301 User's Manual
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1. 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 1805 010920 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Address No 15 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN Europe Authorised representative in ASUS Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY2. Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions want to restore or undo changes to my computer s system settings without affecting my personal files or data The Windows System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos For more details refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2 60 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The picture on the HDTV is distorted It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution 1 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen Click gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings I a ml Z TT Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 2 Adjust the resolution Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV for the re
3. CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents MOUDE ese tian ste E 9 Sarel MOMA 10 ssena E 7 Conventions used in this guide is erererreerarerraeernarana 8 Where to find more information ccccscccssscesssecesnseeseeeesseeessnressseeessnressneeess 8 Package COIS a ras ecsa essa o SRA O 9 Chapter 1 Getting started WY GTC OMG into oca nina asa AS E a re ses 11 Getting to know your COMPUTET cccccsscesssteessnsessseeesseesseeessseeessneessnneess 11 Setting up your COMPUNOM aossacieanesam sirosooidsss tese info iesaaai da Gajas Aga rco nisi seem nenas tania 15 Turning your computer ON OFP sasaiizsnabiossadads bn Ltd adra redes indiana 18 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Starting for the first tiMe ccccccsecccssesstecseeeseesseessessessessseeseeeseeeseresereseeess 19 Using Windows 7 desktop cscincosssesscomnaitewsrcns tncatnementdncaieiaxeansersasbonemsarayedavia 20 Managing your files and TOMA GIS aii asian anda dani 22 Restoring your system sett
4. 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 Check if the Number Lock LED is off When the Number Lock LED is on the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad ASUS CM1745 59 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 lf your computer comes with a discrete graphics card ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card Z Q T I Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent If you discover bent pins replace the monitor video connector cable Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors are powered on During POST only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct Refer to section
5. function of the audio ports in a 2 4 6 L or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Line Out Lime Front Speaker Out Mic In Front Speaker Out Mic In Front Speaker Out Mic In E Pink Men Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Gray Side Speaker Out Orange Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 19 ASUS Graphics Card on selected models only The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models 20 ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network 21 Expansion slot bracket Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card 14 Chapter 1 Getting started Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices such as the external monitor keyboard mouse and power cord to your computer 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 I a ml Z TT To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card 1 Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card 2 Pl
6. 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 aN The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noi
7. the computer s system settings are stored at certain time and date It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data To restore your system 1 Close all running applications 2 Click gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt System Restore 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process 24 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Protecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action Center Windows 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications security information system maintenance information and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems Z You may customize the notifications For more details refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter Launching Windows 7 Action Center To launch Windows 7 Action Center 1 To launch Windows 7 Action Center click the Notification icon gt then click Open Action Center 2 From Windows 7 Action Center click the task that you want to do Using Windows Update Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer Launching Windows Update To launch Windows Update 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 Select All Programs gt Windows Update g From the Windows Update screen click
8. to My Favorites 2 Click Open on the file location window The application is added to My Favorites list 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 ASUS CM1745 55 I a ml Z TT Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create copy burn edit share and update different kinds of data Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9 Z Q T I 1 Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive 2 If Autorun is enabled the main menu appears automatically Z If Autorun is disabled double click the SeupX exe file from the main directory of your Nero 9 DVD o From the main menu click Nero 9 Essentials Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard Click Next Click Next to continue Tick accept the License Conditions When done click Next Select Typical then click Next o N O Or ge EO Tick Yes want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next 9 When done click Exit Burning files To burn files 1 From the main menu click Data Burnin
9. 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 Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals e To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company e If the power supply is br
10. volume s mute mode on off N Switches profiles working with F1 F10 keys Pi O m o i Z The special function keys work on Windows XP Vista 7 operating systems Install the keyboard driver before using Visit the Razer website at www razersupport com to download the driver ASUS CM1745 39 BTC 6200C keyboard Z Q T I Description Enters into sleep mode Press any key Increases the system volume to wake up your computer and return to 8 O the previous working status O Returns to the last page you viewed 9 s the volume s mute mode on off Goes to the next page you viewed 10 Goes to the previous track in a media before na Player O Launches the default homepage in 1 E Plays or pauses playback in a media Windows Internet Explorer player Launches the Favorites folder in Goes to the next track in a media player 12 Windows Internet Explorer O Launches your default email application 13 O Stops playback in a media player O Decreases the system volume Z The special function keys work on Windows ME 2000 XP Vista 7 operating systems without installing a driver For Windows 98SE operating system visit the BTC website at www btc com tw to download the driver Install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later versions before using the Internet keys 40 Chapter 4 Using your computer ASUS KB34211 modern wi
11. you want to change the boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Otherwise click No 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process ASUS CM1745 51 I a ml Z TT Z Q T I 52 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file then click Next Locate the BIOS file from the Open window click Open and click Next 3 Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Otherwise click No 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard CPU and memory slots Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer product name version and BIOS Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface s skin Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable Bar allows you to modify the bar setting Skin allows you to customize the interface s contrast brigh
12. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM1745 User Manual E7301 First Edition March 2012 Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS 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 ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO
13. Connecting devices to your computer Using your computer I L ml Z TT Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists hands and other joints or muscles This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90 angles To maintain the proper posture Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90 angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in front of you and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward Keep the mouse close to the keyboard and if necessary use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably lit area and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sun
14. IE history or the Recycle Bin Click the Al Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full Al Disk window and select the items you want to clear Click Apply when done Al Security Al Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices such as USB flash disks and CD DVD disks from unauthorized access Z Q T I To lock a device 1 When using Al Security for the first time you are asked to set a password Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters 2 Confirm the password 3 Key in the password hint recommended 4 When done click Ok 5 Select the device you want to lock then click Apply 6 Key inthe password you have set previously then click Ok To unlock the device 1 Deselect the locked device then click Apply 2 Key in the password you have set previously then click Ok To change the password Click Change Password then follow the onscreen instructions to change password Al Booting Al Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence To specify the boot sequence 1 Select a device then click the left right button to specify the boot sequence 2 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 54 Chapter 6 Using the utilities To add an application 1 Click Add then locate the application you want to add
15. art icon to launch the Start menu 2 Right click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar 3 Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu Z You may also right click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar then select Pin mm this program to taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the Start menu 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 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 i From the taskbar right click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar then select Unpin this program from taskbar ASUS CM1745 21 I a ml Z TT Z Q T I 22 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 Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification Click the Notification icon PP then click the message to open it Z For more details refer to the section Using Windows Action Center in this chapter t
16. ces picture size in Windows Press lt Fn F9 gt to play or pause Photo Viewer playback in Windows Media Player O Increases picture size in Windows Press lt Fn F10 gt to stop playback in Photo Viewer Windows Media Player O Functions with keys F1 F 12 Press lt Fn F11 gt to go to the previous track in Windows Media Player Press lt Fn F1 gt to launch Microsoft Press lt Fn F12 gt to go to the next Word track in Windows Media Player Press lt Fn F2 gt to launch Microsoft Decreases the system volume Excel Press lt Fn F3 gt to launch Microsoft Increases the system volume PowerPoint Press lt Fn F4 gt to launch Microsoft Turns the volume s mute mode on off Internet Explorer Press lt Fn F5 gt to launch Microsoft Launches Windows Media Player Outlook i Press lt Fn F6 gt to launch the Launches Windows Media Center Favorites folder in Windows Internet Explorer Z The special function keys only work on Windows Vista Windows 7 operating systems 38 Chapter 4 Using your computer ASUS Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard I a ml Z TT Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player Stops playback in a media player Goes to the previous track in a media player Goes to the next track in a media player Decreases the system volume Increases the system volume Turns the
17. d 1 Voltage selector switch Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage 2 Power connector Plug the power cord to this connector 3 Air vents These vents allow air ventilation AN DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis Always provide proper ventilation for your computer 4 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Combo port purple green This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse 5 USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect to USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others 6 Optical S PDIF output port This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 7 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 8 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 9 VGA port This port is for VGA compatible devices such as a VGA monitor 10 USB 3 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 ports connect to USB 3 0 11 12 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others 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 d
18. ding copying formatting or deleting A notification area before removing the memory card 36 Chapter 4 Using your computer Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc 1 While your system is on press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray 2 Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up Push the tray to close it Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files Z If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer click Windows 7 Start button on the taskbar click Computer and then double click the CD DVD drive icon to access the data on it Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc 1 While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray Press the eject button below the drive bay cover Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and then click Eject 2 Remove the disc from the disc tray ASUS CM1745 37 L ml Z TT Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models only V The keyboard varies with models The illustrations on this section are for reference only tm Z Q T I ASUS SK 2045 keyboard Launches Windows gadgets E Press lt Fn F7 gt to launch Microsoft MSN or if not installed connects to the MSN download page Activates Windows Flip 3D Press lt Fn F8 gt to launch Windows Search screen O Redu
19. els Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation CPU temperature and voltages To launch Sensor Click Monitor gt Sensor on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Launching CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage To launch CPU frequency Click Monitor gt CPU Frequency on the Al Suite Il main menu bar The Update menu 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 from the Internet download the latest BIOS file from the Internet update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file save the current BIOS file or view the BIOS version information Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto BIOS backup functions 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next When no updated version is detected a message is displayed informing you that there is no new BIOS file from the BIOS server 4 Click Yes if
20. es 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 Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions 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 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 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
21. g gt Add 2 Select the files that you want to burn When done click Add 3 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 mms 56 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Recovering your system Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC s software to its original working state Before using the system recovery partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory AN DO NOT delete the system recovery E partition which is the partition without e Volume volume label on Disk O 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 Using the system recovery partition 1 Press lt F9 gt during bootup 2 Press lt Enter gt to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Select one of the following recovery options System Recovery This feature allo
22. g the applications in Windows 7 platform To launch Windows Help and Support click gt Help and Support Z Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows online help 26 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2 0 1 1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3 0 ports on the rear panel The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices I L ml Z TT To connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device 1 Click B84 from the Windows notification area on your E E EE computer then click Eject USB2 0 FlashDisk man Removable Disk F E et TD mz 6 30 Fivi E 1 1 2002 2 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message safe To Remove Hardware a x pops up remove the USB storage device from The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the computer your computer A 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 CM1745 21 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 connec
23. he front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on Your computer s power Ensure that the power cord is cord is not properly properly connected connected Use other compatible power cord PSU Power supply unit Try installing another PSU on your problems computer Display Problem Possible Cause Action Connect the signal cable to the The signal cable is correct display port onboard VGA or No display not connected to the discrete VGA port output after correct VGA port on your If you are using a discrete VGA turning the computer card connect the signal cable to the computer on discrete VGA port Black screen Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor 62 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting LAN Problem Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not Connect the LAN cable to your connected computer Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center I a ml Z TT LAN cable problems Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly Cannot access the Internet connected to a router or hub Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for the correct LAN settings Problems caused by the Close the anti virus software anti virus software Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Network settings Audio Problem Possible Cause Action Refer t
24. im Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the notification area To customize icons and notifications 1 From the notification area click on the arrow icon 2 Click Customize 3 From the dropdown list select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to customize Managing your files and folders Using Windows Explorer Windows Explorer allows you to view manage and organize your files and folders Launching Windows Explorer To launch Windows Explorer ie From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the navigation or view pane browse for the location of your data 3 From the breadcrumb bar click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder Customizing the file folder view To customize the file folder view ER Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the navigation pane select the location of your data 3 From the toolbar click the View icon 7 4 From the View menu move the slider to select how you want to view the file folder Z You may also right click anywhere on the View pane click View and select the view type om that you want Arranging your files To arrange your files l Launch Windows E
25. ings e reeerrererrrenerana 24 Protecting your COMPULEI eid cadsaceidsessednsvndinsasvansnarnseeicslesindsndenaiadsisssabievssbidwasts 25 Getting Windows Help and Support cccssccsscssssssesssesssesseeseresstens 26 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device terrenas 27 Connecting microphone and speakers cccccccssccessseesseeesseessseeeseeeesseees 28 Connecting multiple external displays eras 31 Connecing an HDT Vossies Eea ER i 33 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader ccceeccessscecssecessseeseeceesneeeesseeessneneneeeesaes 36 Uoma Me optical GIVE assa A eyaraiare earaier oni eneeser 37 Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models only 38 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired COMME COM esresietrec tere sets qu aaa EDS sans tag 43 Wireless connection on selected models only 45 Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities ANS UBS RS je RR O RO CRP RR RAE 47 ASUS AO sc 53 INO aa adia ea SD a a A 56 Recovering your system seus iasanionsa nora andas nana Sn and ea cd e 57 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting POUPE OO NO ascsterereuceeevestexnexsanceatansses a E conmans uesuteienaetaseaynniaets 59 ASUS contact Inlonm ahora sois aiai pas caldas FASES nao dd aaa aaa 66 Notices ASUS Recycling Takeback Servic
26. is detected EPU Control Panel Sensor Displays current mode ue Tranquility ign per formance ra The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Chipset Memory Reduced CO2 Emission Energy Saved Displays the amount Time Started of CO2 reduced From EPU Installation Shifts between the Configurations From the Last Reset display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Performance Reliability Current CPU Power Displays the current len agan CPU power Monitor Update In For E E a Settings Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system Multiple system properties of each mode operating modes Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button EEE Chapter 6 Using the utilities Launching and configuring Probe Il Probe Il is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components Probe II senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition To launch Probe II e Click Tool gt Probe II on the Al Suite Il main menu bar To configure Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold value
27. launch the Start menu 2 Select Getting Started The list of available tasks appears 3 Select the task that you want to do Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the taskbar From the Windows taskbar click an icon to launch it Click the icon again to hide the program Z You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar For more details refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter 20 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Pinning items on the jumplists When you right click an icon on the taskbar a jumplist launches to provide you with quick access to the program s or item s related links You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites often visited folders or drives or recently played media files To pin items to the jumplist ih From the taskbar right click an icon 2 From the jumplist right click the item that you want to pin then select Pin to this list Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist 1 From the taskbar right click an icon 2 From the jumplist right click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist then select Unpin from this list Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar 1 From the Windows taskbar click the St
28. lay has display during POST The dual display function works only under Windows ASUS CM1745 31 3 Turn on your computer 4 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen Click gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings Z Q T I Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 5 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays drop down list Duplicate these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display Extend these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display This increases your desktop space Show desktop only on 1 2 Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2 Remove this display Select this options to remove the selected display 6 Click Apply or OK Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV HDTV to the HDMI port of your computer Z You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer The HDMI cable is purchased separately Togetthe best display performance ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters I a ml Z TT ASUS CM1745 33 Z Q T I 34 Chapter 3
29. light Take regular mini breaks from using your Desktop PC ASUS CM1745 35 Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files The built in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives Z Q T I To use the memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the card slot Z Amemory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a card into a slot to avoid damaging the card You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one memory card in a slot at one time 2 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files Z If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer click Windows 7 Start button on the L taskbar click Computer and then double click the memory card icon to access the data on it Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or written to the memory card 3 When finished right click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen click Eject and then remove the card data on the card or else data loss may occur To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows LN Never remove cards while or immediately after rea
30. ministrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection 44 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection on selected models only Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection aN To establish a wireless connection you need to connect to a wireless access point AP V To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal connect the external ao antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance The external antennas are optional items To connect to a wireless network 1 Click the network icon E in the notification area to display the available wireless networks 2 Select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click Connect 3 You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network then click OK 4 Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network 5 The wireless connection is established successfully The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status ASUS CM1745 45 L ml Z TT Z Q T I 46 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package You may use the Recovery Partition feature to create
31. ng on The fan slows down after entering the OS ra am right The BIOS settings have Restore the BIOS to its default era been changed settings the computer Update the BIOS to the latest version Visitthe ASUS Support site at http support asus com to download the latest BIOS versions I a ml Z TT Old BIOS version Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan The CPU fan has been replaced There is not enough air ventilation for the computer Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow Computer is too noisy when in use Update the BIOS The system temperature is If you know how to reinstall the too high motherboard try to clean the inner space of the chassis Z 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 ASUS CM1745 65 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA
32. o your computer s user manual for the correct port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port Speaker or headphone Try using another speaker or No Audio does not work headphone Try both the front and back audio ports If one port failed check if the port is set to multi channel Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver The front and back audio ports do not work ASUS CM1745 63 System Problem Possible Cause Action Too many programs are Many prog Close some of the programs running System speed is Use an anti virus software to too slow EEE aiaek scan for viruses and repair your p computer Reinstall the operating system Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing Replace with a new hard disk drive Z Q N I Hard disk drive failure Replace with compatible memory modules The system often Memory module problems Remove the extra memory hangs or freezes modules that you have installed then try again There is not enough air ventilation for your computer Incompatible softwares are Reinstall the OS and reinstall installed compatible softwares Move your computer to an area with better air flow 64 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting CPU Problem Possible Cause It is normal The fan runs on its Your computer is booting full speed when the computer is up poweri
33. oken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task AN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Z NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information 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 local Technical Support Engineer Package contents oskallaiion Guise Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software Support DVD optional x1 DVD Antenna optional x1 x1 Recovery DVD optional x1 Z If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer a The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models 10 Getting started Welcome Thank you for pu
34. rchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC The ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC provides cutting edge performance uncompromised reliability and user centric utilities All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing aN Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC Getting to know your computer j Illustrations are for reference only The ports and their locations and the chassis color vary with different models Front panel ASUS CM1745 11 1 USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect to USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others Microphone port This port connects to a microphone Headphone port This port connects to a headphone or speaker Optical disk drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray Secure Digital MultiMediaCard slot Insert a Secure Digital MultiMediaCard card into this slot Z Q T I oe a S Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card slot Insert a Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card into this slot Extreme Digital card slot Insert an Extreme Digital card into this slot Power button Press this button to turn on your computer 7 Optical disk drive bay There is an optical disk drive in this bay Rear panel O E uw BEHS i W Q 12 Chapter 1 Getting starte
35. red keyboard L ml Z TT Description Turns the volume s mute mode on off Decreases the system volume Increases the system volume Z The special function keys only work on Windows Vista Windows 7 XP operating am systems ASUS CM1745 41 Z Q T I 42 Chapter 4 Using your computer Connecting to the Internet I L ml Z TT Wired connection Use an RJ 45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL cable modem or a local area network LAN Connecting via a DSL cable modem To connect via a DSL cable modem 1 Set up your DSL cable modem V Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL cable modem a 2 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 Turn on the DSL cable modem and your computer Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Z Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Am Internet connection ASUS CM1745 43 Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN 1 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 Z Q T I 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings V Contact your network ad
36. river installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices USB 2 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2 0 USB 2 0 ports connect to USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera PDA and others LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS CM1745 13 L ml Z TT 13 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4 6 and 8 channel audio configuration 14 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration 15 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Z Q T I 16 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker In a 4 6 or 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 17 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 18 Line In port light blue This port connects to a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the
37. s The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit ASUS Probe ll o ao Temperature Fan Speed Preference Alert Log EPU Status Sensor Current Threshold 0 650 0 944 y i 10 200 0 rpm Default Monitor Update A ai f on J Settings Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your configuration threshold values changes for each sensor ASUS CM1745 49 I a ml Z TT 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 Z Q T I o Click Tool gt Sensor Recorder on the Al Suite Il main menu bar To configure Sensor Recorder Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable Select the sensors that you want to monitor Drag to view the status during a certain period of time 01 53 00 01 53 30 01 54 00 01 54 30 01 55 00 01 55 30 100 Ys 10096 fT Tool Monitor a Ella Settings a UO the Y axis Click to zoom in out Click to return to the X axis the default mode 50 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency pan
38. se 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 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Lithium lon 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 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 our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detail recycling information in different region Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning Wipe the Desktop PC
39. solution 3 Click Apply or OK Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message My speakers produce no sound Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port lime on the front panel or the rear panel Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on Adjust your speakers volume Ensure that your computer s system sounds are not Muted If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as To enable the system sounds click from the Windows notification area then click ds If it is not muted click H and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up 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 1 Click gt Computer Em DVD RW Drive oe 2 Right click then click Eject from the menu ASUS CM1745 61 Power Problem Possible Cause Set your computer s power voltage switch to your area s power requirements Adjust the voltage settings Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet Incorrect power voltage Z Q T I No power The power Your computer is not indicator is off turned on Press the power key on t
40. ss DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable Z Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities 58 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions I L ml Z TT My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up Check if your computer is properly connected Check if the wall outlet is functioning Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on Refer to the section Turning your computer ON OFF in Chapter 1 My computer hangs Do the following to close the programs that are not responding 1 Simultaneously press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt lt Delete gt keys on the keyboard then click Start Task Manager 2 Click Applications tab 3 Select the program that is not responding then click End Task lf the keyboard is not responding Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on 9 Icannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the external antennas optional to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card
41. t 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel stereo speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Z Q T I AUDIO INPUTS 28 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 4 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Connecting 6 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 0 Rear Front Center Subwoofer ASUS CM1745 29 ENGLISH Connecting 8 channel Speakers Z Q T I Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA HDMI or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays NAN When a graphics card is installed in your computer connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card L ml Z TT Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors you are allowed to set display modes You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer Z For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary disp
42. ter ON OFF This section describes how to turn on off your computer after setting up your computer Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON Z Q T I 1 Turn your monitor ON 2 Press the power button on your computer Power button 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF 1 Close all running applications 2 Click on the Windows desktop 3 Click EEEE to shut down the operating system 18 Chapter 1 Getting started Using Windows 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows 7 operating system To start for the first time LE Turn your computer on Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears From dropdown list select your language then click Next From the dropdown lists select your Country or region Time and currency and Keyboard layout then click Next Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name then click Next Key in the necessary information to set up your password then click Next You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information If you want to set up a password for your account later refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter Carefully read the license terms Tick accept
43. the Support DVD and Recovery DVD For details refer to Recovering your system in this chapter Using Al Suite II Al Suite Il automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system The Al Suite Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the Al Suite Il main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of Al Suite II Tool Monitor Update ps Settings Information x Click to select a Click to monitor Click to update the Click to show Click to customize utility sensors or CPU motherboard BIOS the system the interface frequency information settings ASUS CM1745 47 I a ml Z TT Z Q T I 48 The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the EPU Probe II and Sensor Recorder panels Launching 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 It allows you to customize each mode through configuring the settings such as CPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control To launch EPU e Click Tool gt EPU on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine
44. the license terms and click Next 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 CM1745 19 I L ml Z TT Using Windows 7 desktop ZK Click the Start icon gt Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 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 Z Q T I Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon 8 2 From the Start menu select the item that you want to launch V You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu For more details refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows adding new users and transferring files to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows 7 To use the Getting Started item 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to
45. the task that you want to do 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 1 From the Windows taskbar click gt Getting Started gt Add new users 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 oak OND When done click Create Account ASUS CM1745 25 L ml Z TT Setting up a user s password To set up a user s password 1 Select the user that you would like to set a password Select Create a password Z Q T I 2 3 Key in a password and confirm it Key in your password s hint 4 When done click Create password Activating the anti virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre installed on your computer It is a third party anti virus software protecting your computer from virus It is purchased separately You have a 30 day trial period after activating it To activate Trend Micro Internet Security 1 Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application 2 Carefully read the license terms Click Agree amp Activate 3 Input your e mail address and select your location Click Next 4 Click Finish to complete the activation Getting Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in usin
46. tness saturation hue and gamma Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS Al Manager ASUS Al Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently used applications Launching Al Manager To launch the Al Manager from the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Manager gt Al Manager 1 xx xx The Al Manager quick bar appears on the desktop After launching the application the Al Manager icon appears in the Windows taskbar Right click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window and to launch the Al Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar Al Manager quick bar The Al 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 q ADVE a E a ki RO or Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize restore button EE to switch between full window and quick bar Click the Minimize button EI to keep the Al Manager on the taskbar Click the Close button E to quit the Al Manager Main The Main menu contains three utilities Al Disk Al Security and Al Booting Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu ASUS CM1745 53 I a ml Z TT Al Disk Al Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files IE cookies IE URLs
47. ug the monitor to a power source Z The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models ASUS CM1745 15 Z Q T I Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports 1 Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port or a DVI D monitor to the DVI D port or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer 2 Plug the monitor to a power source LN 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 Chapter 1 Getting started 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 Nes Ae QD O I a ml Z TT 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 ASUS CM1745 17 Turning your compu
48. ws you to restore the system to the factory default settings System Image Backup This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs which you can use later to restore the system to its default settings System DVD Backup This feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Z Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities mn ASUS CM1745 57 I a ml Z TT Using the Recovery DVD on selected models V Prepare 1 3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition Z Q T I To use the Recovery DVD Ta Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Desktop PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Desktop PC and press lt F8 gt on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and press lt Enter gt to boot from the Recovery DVD Select OK to start to restore the image Select OK to confirm the system recovery QN Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery proce
49. xplorer 2 From the Arrange by field click to display the dropdown list 3 Select your preferred arrangement type Sorting your files To sort your files 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 Right click anywhere on the View pane 3 From the menu that appears select Sort by then select your preferred sorting type Grouping your files To group your files 1 Launch Windows Explorer Right click anywhere on the View pane 3 From the menu that appears select Group by then select your preferred grouping type ASUS CM1745 23 I a ml Z TT Adding a new folder To add a new folder 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the toolbar click New folder Z Q T I 3 Key in a name for the new folder Z You may also right click anywhere on the View pane click New gt Folder Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup 1 Click 2 gt All Programs gt Maintenance gt Backup and Restore 2 Click Set up backup Click Next 3 Select your backup destination Click Next 4 Select Let Windows choose recommended or Let me choose as your backup mode Z If you select Let Windows choose Windows will not back up your programs FAT formatted files Recycle Bin files or temporary files that are 1GB or more 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process Restoring your system settings The Windows System Restore feature creates a restore point where
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