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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM1745 User Manual.
2 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK 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 re.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 47 ASUS AI Manager .................................................................................
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.
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 .
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.
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 Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
9 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only .
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ASUS CM1745 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.
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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. V oltage selector switch. V 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.
14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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 .
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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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.
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 your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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 conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system.
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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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.
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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 .
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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems.
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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 27 T o remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk . 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer .
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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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 CM1745 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.
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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition 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 CM1745 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.
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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 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.
38 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys Description 1. Plays or pauses playback in a media player . 2. Stops playback in a media player . 3. Goes to the previous track in a media player . 4. Goes to the next track in a media player .
40 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 • The special function keys work on Windows ® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems without installing a driver . For Windows ® 98SE operating system, visit the BTC website at www .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 41 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 CM1745 43 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).
44 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 45 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.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 47 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system.
48 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Click T oo l > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar .
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history , or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 . The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application.
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state.
58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 59 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.
60 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV .
62 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.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 63 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.
64 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 .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1745 65 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.
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