Asus CM1735 User Manual Page 1

ASUS Desktop PCCM1735User Manual

10Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Act

ASUS CM1735 11Chapter 1Getting startedFront panelWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS CM1735 Desktop PC! The ASUS CM1735 Desktop PC provides cutt

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelUSB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 de

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 13ENGLISHENGLISHVoltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage.Power connector. Plug the pow

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation.DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Alway

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 15ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the ex

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer OFFTo turn your computer OFF:1. Close all running applications.2. Click on the Win

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

2Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jump listsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jump list launches to provide

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 23ENGLISHENGLISHManaging your les and foldersUsing Windows® ExplorerWindows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organ

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSorting your lesTo sort your les:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. Right-click anywhere on t

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 25ENGLISHENGLISHRestoring your systemThe Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user account and passwordYou may create user accounts and passwords for people

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 27ENGLISHENGLISHActivating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 29To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel SpeakersLINE OUTLINE OUT

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel SpeakersLINE OUT

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 37Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 39ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Manager ... 55Rec

40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 41ENGLISHENGLISHASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboardKeys Description1.Plays or pauses playback in a media player.2.Stops playb

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH`1234 5678910 111213• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 43ENGLISHENGLISHHot keys Description1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.2. Decreases the system volume.3. Increases the s

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 45Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 47ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 49Chapter 6Using the utilitiesClick to select a utilityClick to monitor sensors or CPU frequencyClick to update the motherbo

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

50 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving s

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 51ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de

52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 53ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU tem

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 55ENGLISHENGLISHAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon t

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAI DiskAI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE hist

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 57ENGLISHENGLISHTo add an application:1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemRecovery options on Windows® 7Using the system recovery partition T

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 59ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system reco

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 61Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

62 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 63ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

64 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 65ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1735 67ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DANGE