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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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... outlet on , the user is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be able...
... outlet on , the user is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference; However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be able...
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...;is an optical disk drive in this slot. 6. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. Insert an Extreme Digital card into this slot. 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 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to ��n�. This port connects to...
...;is an optical disk drive in this slot. 6. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. Insert an Extreme Digital card into this slot. 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 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to ��n�. This port connects to...
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... any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These vents allow air ventilation. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD...
... any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These vents allow air ventilation. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD...
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...;g�h��t�b�l�u�e��)�. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a microphone. 16. ��L��in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to a wireless network. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�...
...;g�h��t�b�l�u�e��)�. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a microphone. 16. ��L��in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to a wireless network. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�...
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...monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. 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 monitor to the 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 your computer. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1745 15 Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display...
...monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. 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 monitor to the 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 your computer. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1745 15 Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display...
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... port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI 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 Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started...
... port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI 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 Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started...
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... Next. 7. To skip this step without entering any information. Review your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM1745 19 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. Key in this chapter. 6. Click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Wait for...
... Next. 7. To skip this step without entering any information. Review your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM1745 19 From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. Key in this chapter. 6. Click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Wait for...
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... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. When done, click Create password. Click Next. 4. Input your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. Key in your location. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet...
... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. When done, click Create password. Click Next. 4. Input your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. Key in your location. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet...
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.... You can use the additional monitor as an extension to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1745 31 To set to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you...
.... You can use the additional monitor as an extension to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1745 31 To set to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you...
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Goes to download the driver. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Increases the system volume. ASUS CM1745 39 Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. 12 56 34 8 7 • The special function keys work on /off. Stops playback in a media player. Decreases the system volume. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard ENGLISH Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Visit...
Goes to download the driver. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Increases the system volume. ASUS CM1745 39 Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. 12 56 34 8 7 • The special function keys work on /off. Stops playback in a media player. Decreases the system volume. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard ENGLISH Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Visit...
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... ASUS service center if you to the factory default settings. Using the system recovery partition: 1. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which you to restore the system to make note of the following recovery options. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk...
... ASUS service center if you to the factory default settings. Using the system recovery partition: 1. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which you to restore the system to make note of the following recovery options. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk...
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... incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to restore the image...
... incorrect drive partition. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to restore the image...
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... working. Press the Number Lock key to turn it on. ? ASUS CM1745 59 Refer to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down. Click Applications tab. 3. When the Number Lock LED is not responding. Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to use...
... working. Press the Number Lock key to turn it on. ? ASUS CM1745 59 Refer to the section Turning your chassis until the computer shuts down. Click Applications tab. 3. When the Number Lock LED is not responding. Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to use...
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... to the section Restoring your monitor for details. ? For more troubleshooting information. ? If you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to the video output port on . • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is detected. • Connect your computer's system...
... to the section Restoring your monitor for details. ? For more troubleshooting information. ? If you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to the video output port on . • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is detected. • Connect your computer's system...
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To change the screen resolution: 1. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . The DVD drive eject button is caused by the different resolutions of the...
To change the screen resolution: 1. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . The DVD drive eject button is caused by the different resolutions of the...
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...'s power voltage switch to ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. Try installing another monitor. 62 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Press the power key on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not properly connected. 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...
...'s power voltage switch to ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. Try installing another monitor. 62 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Press the power key on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not properly connected. 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...
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... audio ports do not work. Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. Try both the front and back audio ports. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1745 63 ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
... audio ports do not work. Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. Try both the front and back audio ports. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1745 63 ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
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... Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
... Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating...
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... is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too high. ASUS CM1745 65 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...
... is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too high. ASUS CM1745 65 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The system temperature is powering on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...