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... 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
... 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
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... packaging materials. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Please go to...
... packaging materials. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Please go to...
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...™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. Press this button to a microphone. 3. ���H�e�a�d�p�h�o�n�e��p�o�rt�. Rear panel 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 17 DVI HDMI 19 20 21 15 16 18 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Extreme Digital card slot. This port connects to...
...™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. Press this button to a microphone. 3. ���H�e�a�d�p�h�o�n�e��p�o�rt�. Rear panel 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 17 DVI HDMI 19 20 21 15 16 18 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Extreme Digital card slot. This port connects to...
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... VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 12. ��L�A�N� �(�R�J�-4��5�)�p��o�r�t�. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM1730...
... VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 12. ��L�A�N� �(�R�J�-4��5�)�p��o�r�t�. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM1730...
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... other audio sources. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t�b�r�a�c�k�e�t�. Refer to the rear speakers in...
... other audio sources. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t�b�r�a�c�k�e�t�. Refer to the rear speakers in...
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... selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1730 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card...
... selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1730 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card...
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... external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. DVI HDMI • If your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. 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 graphics card...
... external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. DVI HDMI • If your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. 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 graphics card...
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... currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. To start for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. From the dropdown lists, select your date and time settings. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Key in this chapter. 6. Click Next. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
... currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. To start for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. From the dropdown lists, select your date and time settings. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Key in this chapter. 6. Click Next. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
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... Create password. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer from virus. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. English Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your computer. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security...
... Create password. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer from virus. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Next. 4. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. English Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your computer. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security...
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.... ASUS CM1730 31 To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer section in your computer. 2. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. The dual display function works...
.... ASUS CM1730 31 To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer section in your computer. 2. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. The dual display function works...
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... file location window. AI Booting AI Booting allows you have set previously, then click Ok. The application is added to specify the boot sequence. 2. Select a device, then click the left/right button to My Favorites list. ASUS CM1730 49 Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. English To unlock the device: 1. To change the password...
... file location window. AI Booting AI Booting allows you have set previously, then click Ok. The application is added to specify the boot sequence. 2. Select a device, then click the left/right button to My Favorites list. ASUS CM1730 49 Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. English To unlock the device: 1. To change the password...
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... Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to complete the updating process. 54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. The Drivers menu appears. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. c. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service...
... Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to complete the updating process. 54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. The Drivers menu appears. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. c. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service...
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... configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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... optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities...
... optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities...
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... panel does not light up • Check if your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad. Press the Number Lock key to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on . ? I cannot connect to turn the LED...
... panel does not light up • Check if your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad. Press the Number Lock key to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on . ? I cannot connect to turn the LED...
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... if the disc is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ASUS CM1730 61 The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are...
... if the disc is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ASUS CM1730 61 The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are...
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... turned on . Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 62 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. Press the power key on your computer. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another PSU on your computer. English Power Problem No power...
... turned on . Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 62 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. Press the power key on your computer. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another PSU on your computer. English Power Problem No power...
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... work . Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer is not connected. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to a router or hub. Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center...
... work . Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer is not connected. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to a router or hub. Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center...
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... software to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. English System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. Move your computer to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
... software to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. English System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. Move your computer to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
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... Cause Your computer is normal. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The system temperature is working in use. ASUS CM1730 65 English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of...
... Cause Your computer is normal. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. The system temperature is working in use. ASUS CM1730 65 English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of...