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...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED...
...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED...
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...2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Wireless connection (on selected models...
...2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Wireless connection (on selected models...
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... not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. However, there is...
... not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. However, there is...
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... USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Power button. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to install an additional optical disk drive in this button to turn on your computer. 5. Press this slot. 9. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Headphone port (lime). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to view its corresponding description. 1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started...
... USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Power button. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to install an additional optical disk drive in this button to turn on your computer. 5. Press this slot. 9. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Headphone port (lime). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to view its corresponding description. 1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started...
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... the power supply to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. 10. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to your computer. 4. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to this connector. 2. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for your computer. 3. Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 5. USB 2.0 ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. Power switch. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN...
... the power supply to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. 10. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to your computer. 4. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to this connector. 2. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for your computer. 3. Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 5. USB 2.0 ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. Power switch. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN...
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...Line Out port (lime). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 17. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a wireless network. 20. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a microphone. 15. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
...Line Out port (lime). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. 17. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a wireless network. 20. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a microphone. 15. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime...
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...To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS CM5675 1-5 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Setting up your computer. The display output ports on...
...To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS CM5675 1-5 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Setting up your computer. The display output ports on...
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Plug the 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. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. 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. •...
Plug the 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. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. 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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... later. 8. ASUS CM5675 2-1 To start for your computer. Click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. You may now start using your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. If you want to set up the security settings for the first time: 1. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn your language. Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to the section Setting up your password, then...
... later. 8. ASUS CM5675 2-1 To start for your computer. Click Next. 3. Click Next. 4. You may now start using your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. If you want to set up the security settings for the first time: 1. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Turn your language. Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to the section Setting up your password, then...
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Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus attacking. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...
Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus attacking. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...
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... display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. To set to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM5675...
... display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. To set to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM5675...
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... models. Press to launch Microsoft® Outlook. 21. Press to launch Microsoft® Internet Explorer. 20. Press to the next track in Windows® Media Player. Description Press to launch Microsoft® MSN or, if not installed, connects to stop playback in Windows® Media Player. Press to the MSN download page. Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Launches Windows® Media Center...
... models. Press to launch Microsoft® Outlook. 21. Press to launch Microsoft® Internet Explorer. 20. Press to the next track in Windows® Media Player. Description Press to launch Microsoft® MSN or, if not installed, connects to stop playback in Windows® Media Player. Press to the MSN download page. Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Launches Windows® Media Center...
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.... ASUS CM5675 4-5 Goes to the previous track in a media player. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at www.razersupport.com to the next track in a media player. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Stops playback in a media player. Goes to download the driver. Increases the system volume. Decreases the system volume. Switches profiles working...
.... ASUS CM5675 4-5 Goes to the previous track in a media player. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at www.razersupport.com to the next track in a media player. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Stops playback in a media player. Goes to download the driver. Increases the system volume. Decreases the system volume. Switches profiles working...
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Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from : Auto, High Performance, and Maximum Power Saving Mode. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. From the Windows taskbar, click the ASUS EPU-4 icon. 6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Information Click the tab on your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. It provides you with these modes. ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU...
Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from : Auto, High Performance, and Maximum Power Saving Mode. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. From the Windows taskbar, click the ASUS EPU-4 icon. 6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Information Click the tab on your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. It provides you with these modes. ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU...
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... the Open window, then click Open. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from a BIOS file a. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to download then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Updating...
... the Open window, then click Open. 3. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD. 2. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from a BIOS file a. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to download then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Updating...
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About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 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 its original working state. Press during bootup. 2. After selecting files that you have problems with the recovery process. Press to a disc. Before using Nero 9, refer to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take...
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 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 its original working state. Press during bootup. 2. After selecting files that you have problems with the recovery process. Press to a disc. Before using Nero 9, refer to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Take...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. ASUS CM5675 6-17 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. System Recovery: This feature allows you to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. System DVD...
... updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to be powered ON. 2. ASUS CM5675 6-17 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. System Recovery: This feature allows you to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. System DVD...
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... keyboard is switched on the number key pad are not working. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? When the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. ASUS CM5675...
... keyboard is switched on the number key pad are not working. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? When the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. ASUS CM5675...
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... displays settings are powered on the monitor video connector is bent. I want to restore or undo changes to my computer's system settings without affecting your USB storage device to another computer to check if the USB storage device is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the output port on your monitor for it. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2. 7-2 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable...
... displays settings are powered on the monitor video connector is bent. I want to restore or undo changes to my computer's system settings without affecting your USB storage device to another computer to check if the USB storage device is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the output port on your monitor for it. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2. 7-2 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable...
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... or damaged. ASUS CM5675 7-3 Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is stretched. • It is displayed as . Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the...
... or damaged. ASUS CM5675 7-3 Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is stretched. • It is displayed as . Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the...
