Asus CM1530 User Manual Page 1

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM1530 User Manual

ASUS CM1530 1-1Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, a

1-2 Chapter 1: Getting startedRear panel1. ODD cover. Push to eject the optical disk drive tray.2. Secondary ODD cover. Push to open the optical dis

ASUS CM1530 1-3 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started15. ASUS WLAN Card. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network.16. LAN (RJ-45) port

ASUS CM1530 1-5Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard,

1-6 Chapter 1: Getting startedConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of yo

ASUS CM1530 1-7Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your comput

ASUS CM1530 2-1Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide

2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® 7 desktopNotication areaTaskbarStart menuUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to program

ASUS CM1530 2-3Using the Getting Started itemThe Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personali

iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Pinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quic

ASUS CM1530 2-5Unpinning programs from the Start menuTo unpin programs from the Start menu:1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to l

2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing icons and noticationsYou may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the

ASUS CM1530 2-7Managing your les and foldersUsing Windows® ExplorerWindows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.

2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing the le/folder viewTo customize the le/folder view:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the navigation pan

ASUS CM1530 2-9Sorting your lesTo sort your les:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.3. From the menu that appear

2-10 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Backing up your lesSetting up a backupTo set up a backup:1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup a

ASUS CM1530 2-11Protecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security informa

2-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® UpdateWindows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and per

ASUS CM1530 2-13Setting up a user account and passwordYou may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.Setting up a u

iiiContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Setting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.2.

ASUS CM1530 2-15Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is a pre-installed anti-virus software on your computer. After activ

ASUS CM1530 3-1Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your comp

3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on b

ASUS CM1530 3-3Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting 8-channel Speakers

ASUS CM1530 3-5Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC comes with VGA, HDMI, and DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external d

3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: dropdown list. • Duplicate these displays

ASUS CM1530 3-7Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV

ASUS CM1530 4-1Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is nec

ivContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Manager ... 6-1AS

4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer4. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the ca

ASUS CM1530 4-3Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cov

4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computerUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this se

ASUS CM1530 4-5ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboardKeys Description1.Plays or pauses playback in a media player.2.Stops playback in a media player.3.Go

4-6 Chapter 4: Using your computer`1234 5678910 111213• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems witho

ASUS CM1530 5-1Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wi

5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LA

ASUS CM1530 5-3Wireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.• To increase the ra

5-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the availabl

ASUS CM1530 5-55. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connecte

vNotices REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the

ASUS CM1530 6-1Chapter 6Using the utilitiesAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon

6-2 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or

ASUS CM1530 6-3AI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorize

6-4 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. S

ASUS CM1530 6-5My FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throug

6-6 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesInformationClick the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, C

ASUS CM1530 6-7EPU-4 EngineASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the c

6-8 Chapter 6: Using the utilities• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •

ASUS CM1530 6-9ASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the

6-10 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To

viRF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitt

ASUS CM1530 6-114. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6. Tick I accept the License

6-12 Chapter 6: Using the utilities7. Select Typical then click Next.8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then

ASUS CM1530 6-13Burning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, cl

6-14 Chapter 6: Using the utilities3. After selecting the les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.For more details about us

ASUS CM1530 6-15This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates.

ASUS CM1530 7-1Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ?My compute

7-2 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to t

ASUS CM1530 7-3?The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen r

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

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

ix ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1Installation GuideNero 9 burning software DVD x1