Asus Essentio CM1831 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM1831User Manual

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ASUS CM1831 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panel1. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports con

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 13ENGLISHENGLISH1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.2. Power switch.Power switch. Sw

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH13. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when in

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 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 CM1831 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 ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

2Copyright © 2011 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 CM1831 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 23ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 25ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 27To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 35Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 37ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrati

39ENGLISHENGLISHHot keys Description1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.2. Decreases the system volume.3. Increases the system volume.ASUS KB34211

4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Manager ... 47ASU

40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 41Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 43ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication ar

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 45ENGLISHENGLISH5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 47Chapter 6Using the utilitiesThe Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You may use the Recovery

48 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHClick the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click t

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 49ENGLISHENGLISHMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching f

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

50 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS EPU-4 EngineASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a t

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 51ENGLISHENGLISHASUS EPU-4 main screen1 2 3 457891061CPU statusDisplays the current CPU power and the total CPU power saved.

52 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3HDD statusLights up when the power saving mode is activated.4Fan statusDisplay the curr

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 53ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the mode settingsTo congure the mode settings:1. From the ASUS EPU-4 main menu, click Setting

54 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 55ENGLISHENGLISHASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that app

56 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS WebstorageASUS Webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebo

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 57ENGLISHENGLISHDriveAllows your to retrieve all your backups, synced les, share groups and password protected data from he

58 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the lates

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 59ENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing N

6RF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitte

60 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 61ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recov

62 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 63Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 65ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 67ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM1831 69ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

7Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

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

8Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D

9CASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Installation GuidePower cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide x1Warranty