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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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...;S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 6. ���O��p�...
...;S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 6. ���O��p�...
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... guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a power source. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect...
... guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a power source. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect...
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Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using the onboard...
Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using the onboard...
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... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to skip this step without entering any information. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Review your computer on. ASUS CM1740 19 The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn...
... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to skip this step without entering any information. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Review your computer on. ASUS CM1740 19 The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn...
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... to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your Windows desktop. 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. To set to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM1740 31 When a graphics card is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays.
... to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your Windows desktop. 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. To set to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM1740 31 When a graphics card is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays.
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... image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. ASUS CM1740 57 Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. English Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition...
... image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. ASUS CM1740 57 Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. English Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition...
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... Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to create the Recovery DVD. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restart the Desktop...
... Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to create the Recovery DVD. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restart the Desktop...
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... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. Click > Computer. 2. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings...
... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. Click > Computer. 2. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings...
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... the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1740 63 English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is connected to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer. Try using another LAN cable. Try both the front and back audio ports. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to...
... the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1740 63 English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is connected to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer. Try using another LAN cable. Try both the front and back audio ports. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to...
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.... The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. 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 its full speed when the computer is working in use. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to clean...
.... The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. 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 its full speed when the computer is working in use. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to clean...
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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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... connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. 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...
... connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. 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...
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.... ASUS CM1740 19 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. You may now start using your password, then click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. 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...
.... ASUS CM1740 19 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. You may now start using your password, then click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. 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...
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... can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set to connect multiple external displays. Refer to Setting up your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports...
... can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set to connect multiple external displays. Refer to Setting up your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports...
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... the factory. ASUS CM1740 57 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to complete the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition...
... the factory. ASUS CM1740 57 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to complete the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Before using the Recovery Partition...
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... external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to be unusable. Ensure to back up Windows...
... external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to be unusable. Ensure to back up Windows...
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... or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Click > Computer. 2. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right...
... or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Click > Computer. 2. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right...
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... the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does not work . The front and back audio ports do not work . Try both the front and back audio ports. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Contact your computer. Try using another LAN cable. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is set to a router or hub. Close the anti-virus software. If one port failed, check if the port...
... the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does not work . The front and back audio ports do not work . Try both the front and back audio ports. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Contact your computer. Try using another LAN cable. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is set to a router or hub. Close the anti-virus software. If one port failed, check if the port...
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... powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on the computer. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed...
... powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on the computer. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed...
