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... 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 (on selected models...
... 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 (on selected models...
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... undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is...
... undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is...
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... this slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ 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 This port connects to turn on your computer. 7. ���O��p�t�ic�a��l �d�is an optical disk drive...
... this slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ 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 This port connects to turn on your computer. 7. ���O��p�t�ic�a��l �d�is an optical disk drive...
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... Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. ���H�D�M��I �-�D��p��o�r�t�. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
... Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. ���H�D�M��I �-�D��p��o�r�t�. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
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... 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 - This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports...
... 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 - This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports...
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Plug the monitor to a power source. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. 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...
Plug the monitor to a power source. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1740 15 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. 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...
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... HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your 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, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports...
... HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your 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, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports...
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... region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Click Next. 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 you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
... region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Click Next. 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 you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
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... 2: Using Windows® 7 Key in a password and confirm it . You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Select Create a password. 3. When done, click Create password. English Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select the user that you with guides and...
... 2: Using Windows® 7 Key in a password and confirm it . You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Select Create a password. 3. When done, click Create password. English Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Select the user that you with guides and...
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... graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer. 2. 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 an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors...
... graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer. 2. 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 an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors...
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... open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the package. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. English Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to customize the interface settings ASUS CM1740...
... open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete the installation. Place the support DVD in the package. Click the icon to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. English Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to customize the interface settings ASUS CM1740...
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... USB storage devices or to the factory default settings. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. Press to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM1740 57 Select one of the support DVD. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop...
... USB storage devices or to the factory default settings. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. Press to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM1740 57 Select one of the support DVD. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop...
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... the incorrect drive partition. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. 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 powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select...
... the incorrect drive partition. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. 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 powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select...
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... using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the top of your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on . ? Click Applications tab. 3. My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to turn...
... using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the top of your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on . ? Click Applications tab. 3. My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to turn...
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... USB storage device to the VGA port has display. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you to restore or undo changes to the video...
... USB storage device to the VGA port has display. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you to restore or undo changes to the video...
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... of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your HDTV. 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. •...
... of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your HDTV. 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. •...
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... display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. 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 . • Ensure that the power cord is not properly connected. Press the power key on the front panel...
... display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. 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 . • Ensure that the power cord is not properly connected. Press the power key on the front panel...
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.... Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does not work . Contact your computer is set to a router or hub. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1740...
.... Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does not work . Contact your computer is set to a router or hub. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1740...
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Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center 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. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for your computer...
Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center 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. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for your computer...
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... Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan runs on its default settings. Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. ASUS CM1740 65 English CPU Problem...
... Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan runs on its default settings. Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. ASUS CM1740 65 English CPU Problem...