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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CM1740
User Manual
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E English nglish E674 First Edition June 011 Copyright © 2011 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
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E English nglish Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 8 Where to find more information ..................................................................... 8 Package contents ....................
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E English nglish Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 47 ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 5 Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 56 Recovering your system .............................................................................. 57 Ch
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E English nglish Notices ASUS Recycling/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 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, Ev
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E English nglish 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 0 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 c
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E English nglish 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 casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objec
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E English nglish Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complet
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E English nglish Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 PC Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Nero 9 burning software Antenna (optional) x DVD x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 9 Installation Guide E English nglish
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English 10 English
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English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM1740 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. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the cha
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E English nglish 1. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus .0 (USB .0) ports connect to USB .0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Microphone port. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 4. Optical disk drive e Optical disk drive eect ��ect button. button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 5. Secure Digital Secure Digital��
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E English nglish 1. �� oltage selector switch. oltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage. 2. Power connector Power connector. . Plug the power cord to this connector. 3. Air vents. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. 4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port �purple/green �purple/green�.�. This port is for a PS/ keyboard or PS
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E English nglish 13. Rear Speaker Out port Rear Speaker Out port black �black � �.�. This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. 14. Side Side Speaker Speaker Out Out port port �gray gray � �..� This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 15. Microphone port Microphone port pink ��pink�..� This port connects to a microphone. 16. Line Out port Line Out port �lime �lime.��. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In
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E English nglish 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. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
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E English nglish 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. . Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. He
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E English nglish 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. DVI HDMI 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. DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 17 E English nglish
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English Turning your computer 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: 1. Turn your monitor ON. . Press the power button on your computer. Power button . Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. ® . Click on the Windows desktop. . Click to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Get
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English Chapter 2 ® 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: 1. 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
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E English nglish ® Using Windows 7 desktop ® Click the Start icon > 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. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: ® 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start icon . . From the Start menu, se
