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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies...the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies...the product is authorized in any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices ...5 Safety information 8 Conventions used in this guide 9 Where to find more information 9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 16 Turning your computer ON 18 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 19 Using the Windows UI 20 Working with Windows Apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage ...
Contents Notices ...5 Safety information 8 Conventions used in this guide 9 Where to find more information 9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 16 Turning your computer ON 18 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 19 Using the Windows UI 20 Working with Windows Apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage ...
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Contents Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 48 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 51 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional 58 Recovering your system 60 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 63 ASUS contact information 70
Contents Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 48 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 51 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional 58 Recovering your system 60 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 63 ASUS contact information 70
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..., Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
..., Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation...the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
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Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement This class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of the device. This Class B device meets all the requirements of Communications. Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from ...
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement This class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of the device. This Class B device meets all the requirements of Communications. Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from ...
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Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0-300 GHz). Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. This wireless device complies with any other antenna or transmitter subject to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Nevertheless, it is advised to use when operating in the 5.15 to the conditions of the Wi-Fi technology is minimized. Exposure to indoor use the wireless equipment in conjunction with the R&TTE ...
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0-300 GHz). Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. This wireless device complies with any other antenna or transmitter subject to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Nevertheless, it is advised to use when operating in the 5.15 to the conditions of the Wi-Fi technology is minimized. Exposure to indoor use the wireless equipment in conjunction with the R&TTE ...
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DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on top and do not try to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ...
DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on top and do not try to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
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Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel ASUS CM1855 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS CM1855 Desktop PC! The ASUS CM1855 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel ASUS CM1855 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS CM1855 Desktop PC! The ASUS CM1855 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
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Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Optical disk drive eject button. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Headphone port (lime). Press this button to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . ...
Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Optical disk drive eject button. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this button to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Headphone port (lime). Press this button to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . ...
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..., and others . These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM1855 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. Rear panel ENGLISH SPDIF OUT Power...
..., and others . These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM1855 13 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. Rear panel ENGLISH SPDIF OUT Power...
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This port connects to a microphone. Line In port (light blue). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ENGLISH Air vents. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear Speaker Out port (black). This ...
This port connects to a microphone. Line In port (light blue). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ENGLISH Air vents. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear Speaker Out port (black). This ...
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...). Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. This port is for your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS CM1855 15 LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS WLAN Card (on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on selected models only).
...). Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. This port is for your computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS CM1855 15 LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS WLAN Card (on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on selected models only).
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... to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Hence, connect your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. The display output ports on the discrete... ASUS Graphics Card. SPDIF OUT ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary...
... to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Hence, connect your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. The display output ports on the discrete... ASUS Graphics Card. SPDIF OUT ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the primary...
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Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. SPDIF OUT ASUS CM1855 17 ENGLISH SPDIF OUT 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. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports.
Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. SPDIF OUT ASUS CM1855 17 ENGLISH SPDIF OUT 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. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports.
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Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 4. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3.
Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 4. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3.
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... you start for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. ASUS CM1855 19
... you start for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. ASUS CM1855 19
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS CM1855 21 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS CM1855 21 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.