Asus CM1831US2AA manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM1831 User Manual[...]

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3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 8 Where [...]

4 Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 47 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ................................................................................... 50 ASUS Update ...................................................................................[...]

5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr .asus.co[...]

6 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . End-users and i[...]

7 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the c[...]

8 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : 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: T ips and add[...]

9 C ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 In stalla tion Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual pro[...]

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ASUS CM1831 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Front panel Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, unco[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel 1. USB 2.0 ports. 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. 2. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (li[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. Power connector . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . 2. Power switch. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer . 3. USB 2.0 ports. 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 , s[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 13. Expansion slot bracket. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 14. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 out[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • 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. • T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer , refer to Connecting multiple[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 . 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. C[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer . T urning your computer OFF T o [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up[...]

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Windows ® 7 desktop 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. Launching items from the Start menu T o la[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les[...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status a[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring les and folders T o explore les 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 le/folder view T o cus[...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a backup T o set up a ba[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. Y ou may customize the notications. [...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user ’ s password T o set up a user ’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus software T ren[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 27 T o remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB 3.0 ash drive or USB 3.0 compatible devices. 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from y[...]

28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Conne[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers[...]

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 8-channel Speakers[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. Y ou can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your [...]

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 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[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.[...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 35 Chapter 4 Using your computer 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 f[...]

36 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . T o prevent data loss, use [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o 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. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the [...]

38 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 operating systems. ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard Keys Description 1. Decreases the [...]

39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hot keys Description 1. T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. 2. Decreases the system volume. 3. Increases the system volume. ASUS KB3421 1 modern wired keyboard 1 2 3 The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 / XP operating systems.[...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 41 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ[...]

42 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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. RJ-45 cable LAN 2. T urn on your computer . 3. Congure the necessary Internet conn[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of[...]

44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH T o connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect . 3. Y ou may need to key in the network security key for a secured[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. The wireless connection is established successfully . The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 4. W ait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network.[...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 47 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. Y ou may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter . After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the W[...]

48 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar . Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar . Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager . Main The Main menu contains four utilities: AI Disk , AI Security , AI Booting , and AI P[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer . T o add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . 2. Click Open on the le location window . T[...]

50 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. It automatically adjusts the power usage for the CPU, VGA card, har[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS EPU-4 main screen 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 1 CPU status Displays the current CPU power and the total CPU power saved. 2 VGA card status Displays the status of the graphics card. If your graphics card is not compatible with the motherboard, a “No VGA card detected” message appears. Refer to the ASU[...]

52 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3 HDD status Lights up when the power saving mode is activated. 4 Fan status Display the current fan status. 5 CO2 Emission button Displays the current or total reduced CO2 emission. 6 Mode properties Displays the properties of each mode. 7 Exit button Closes the ASUS EPU-4 utility [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring the mode settings T o congure the mode settings: 1. From the ASUS EPU-4 main menu, click Setting to launch the Setting screen. 2. Click the tab to congure the settings of High Performance mode. Click the tab to congure the settings of Maximum Power Saving mode. 3. Congure any o[...]

54 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® e[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. T o launch ASUS MyLogo2™: 1[...]

56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS Webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage T o install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe le from[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Drive Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced les, share groups and password protected data from here. Right-click the mouse to preview les before downloading or generating a sharing URL. Backup T o backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your pre[...]

58 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy , burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 T o install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically . If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe ?[...]

60 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices or to a network driv[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) 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 [...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 63 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? 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. • Ch[...]

64 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on t[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? 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 t your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel [...]

66 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • 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. Y our co[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our computer is not properly c[...]

68 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer . • Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or fre[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 69 ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default [...]

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