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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 41 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 41 Wireless connection (on selected models...
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... for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to Part 15...
... for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to Part 15...
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...Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. 4. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. Rear panel 1 2 20 3 19 4 18 5 17 6 3 16 7 89 15 13 14 10 11 12 12 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...65533;. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5. ���O��p�t�ic�a�l��d�is an optical disk drive in this slot. Press this slot. 9. �...
...Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. 4. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. Rear panel 1 2 20 3 19 4 18 5 17 6 3 16 7 89 15 13 14 10 11 12 12 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...65533;. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5. ���O��p�t�ic�a�l��d�is an optical disk drive in this slot. Press this slot. 9. �...
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... 8-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. This port is for 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 any DVI-D compatible device and...
... 8-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. This port is for 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 any DVI-D compatible device and...
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...��)�. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 17. � �V�G�A��p�o�r�t�. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16. �...
...��)�. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 17. � �V�G�A��p�o�r�t�. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16. �...
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Plug the monitor to a power source. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ASUS CM1831 15 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. 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 ...
Plug the monitor to a power source. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ASUS CM1831 15 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. 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 ...
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..., connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor...
..., connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor...
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... the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. You may now start using your Windows® 7 operating system. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. ASUS CM1831 19...
... the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. You may now start using your Windows® 7 operating system. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. ASUS CM1831 19...
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It is pre-installed on your location. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. Key in a password and confirm it . When done, click Create password. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Ensure that you would like to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in Windows®...
It is pre-installed on your location. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Setting up a user's password: 1. Key in a password and confirm it . When done, click Create password. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Ensure that you would like to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in Windows®...
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..., connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. 2. To set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set...
..., connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. 2. To set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set...
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... Information tab to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 Exit button Switch to main Window Add to display the menu's contents. For details, refer to complete the installation. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Right-click this chapter. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the quick bar...
... Information tab to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 Exit button Switch to main Window Add to display the menu's contents. For details, refer to complete the installation. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Right-click this chapter. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the quick bar...
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... to download then click Next. ENGLISH ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. b. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive.
... to download then click Next. ENGLISH ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. b. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive.
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...'s software to its default settings. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to burn the system image backup in DVD discs...
...'s software to its default settings. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to burn the system image backup in DVD discs...
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... use the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be labeled as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... use the Recovery DVD: 1. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Restoring will be labeled as instructed to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... 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. Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on the top of your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is off if you enter the correct network security key...
... 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. Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on the top of your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is off if you enter the correct network security key...
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... connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. ASUS CM1831 65 The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel...
... connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. ASUS CM1831 65 The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel...
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... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to ensure that your computer. Press the power key on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not properly connected. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on the front panel to your computer. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA...
... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to ensure that your computer. Press the power key on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not properly connected. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on the front panel to your computer. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA...
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... the audio driver ASUS CM1831 67 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer is connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Speaker or headphone does not work . Try using another LAN cable. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Contact your computer. Network settings Problems...
... the audio driver ASUS CM1831 67 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer is connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Speaker or headphone does not work . Try using another LAN cable. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Contact your computer. Network settings Problems...
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...; Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
...; Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
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... is working in use. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM1831 69 There is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions...
... is working in use. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM1831 69 There is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions...