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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM1831 User Manual.
2 Copyright © 201 1 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 r.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 47 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ...................................................................................
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 when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
9 C ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 In stalla tion Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
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ASUS CM1831 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 (pink).
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. Power connector . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . 2. Power switch. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer . 3. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.
14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 13. Expansion slot bracket. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 14. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only).
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 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 CM1831 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 on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 27 T o remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB 3.0 ash drive or USB 3.0 compatible devices.
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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 CM1831 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 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 operating systems.
39 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 CM1831 41 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).
42 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 CM1831 43 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.
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH T o connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. The wireless connection is established successfully . The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 4. W ait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 47 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. Y ou may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter .
48 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar . Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar . Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager .
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer . T o add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites .
50 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS EPU-4 main screen 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 1 CPU status Displays the current CPU power and the total CPU power saved. 2 VGA card status Displays the status of the graphics card. If your graphics card is not compatible with the motherboard, a “No VGA card detected” message appears.
52 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3 HDD status Lights up when the power saving mode is activated. 4 Fan status Display the current fan status. 5 CO2 Emission button Displays the current or total reduced CO2 emission. 6 Mode properties Displays the properties of each mode.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring the mode settings T o congure the mode settings: 1. From the ASUS EPU-4 main menu, click Setting to launch the Setting screen. 2. Click the tab to congure the settings of High Performance mode.
54 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS Webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage T o install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Drive Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced les, share groups and password protected data from here.
58 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 59 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. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically .
60 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state.
ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 61 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.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS CM1831 63 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.
64 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 CM1831 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV .
66 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 CM1831 67 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.
68 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 CM1831 69 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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