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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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... limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. 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 used in accordance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is connected. • Consult the...
... limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. 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 used in accordance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is connected. • Consult the...
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... is an optical disk drive in this slot. 10. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this button to turn on your ...65533;b��u�t�to a headphone or speaker. 4. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a microphone. 3. ���H...
... is an optical disk drive in this slot. 10. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this button to turn on your ...65533;b��u�t�to a headphone or speaker. 4. ���P�o�w�e�r��b�u�tt�o�n�. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a microphone. 3. ���H...
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...;. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to the audio configuration table below for your computer. 3. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system...
...;. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to the audio configuration table below for your computer. 3. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system...
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...;r�t�. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 20. ��A��ir��v�e�n�t�s�. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for your computer to connect to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 19. �...
...;r�t�. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 20. ��A��ir��v�e�n�t�s�. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for your computer to connect to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 19. �...
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...the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. 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. ASUS CM1831 15...
...the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. 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. ASUS CM1831 15...
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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: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to...
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: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to...
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... dropdown lists, select your password, then click Next. You may now start using your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM1831 19 Key in this chapter. 6. Turn your computer. Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to set up your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set...
... dropdown lists, select your password, then click Next. You may now start using your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM1831 19 Key in this chapter. 6. Turn your computer. Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to set up your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set...
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... a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in a password and confirm it . Input your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Activating the anti-virus software...
... a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in a password and confirm it . Input your e-mail address and select your password's hint. 4. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Activating the anti-virus software...
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... Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1831 31 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed...
... Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1831 31 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed...
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... ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to frequently-used applications. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to...
... ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to frequently-used applications. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to...
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... Drivers menu appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you wish to complete the updating process. 54 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating from...
... Drivers menu appears. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. b. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you wish to complete the updating process. 54 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating from...
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... problems with the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. 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 at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 60 Chapter 26: Using...
... problems with the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. 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 at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 60 Chapter 26: Using...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ASUS CM1831 61 Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. 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. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Remove the external hard disk drive...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ASUS CM1831 61 Select OK to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. 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. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to confirm the system recovery. Remove the external hard disk drive...
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... outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Press the Number Lock key to turn it on. ? Click Applications tab. 3. I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? ASUS CM1831 63 Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer chassis...
... outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Press the Number Lock key to turn it on. ? Click Applications tab. 3. I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? ASUS CM1831 63 Press and hold the Power button on the top of your computer chassis...
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... 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. • Check if your speak is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is connected to fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. My speakers produce no sound. •...
... 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. • Check if your speak is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is connected to fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. My speakers produce no sound. •...
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... is not properly connected. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to another PSU on . ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the discrete VGA port.
... is not properly connected. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to another PSU on . ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the discrete VGA port.
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...-virus software. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1831 67 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to multi-channel. Try using another LAN cable. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer is not connected. If one port failed, check if the port is connected to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible...
...-virus software. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM1831 67 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to multi-channel. Try using another LAN cable. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer is not connected. If one port failed, check if the port is connected to the wrong port. Ensure that your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible...
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... Too many programs are installed. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. 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. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air...
... Too many programs are installed. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. 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. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air...
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... fan runs on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 Computer is too high. The fan slows down after turning...
... fan runs on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 Computer is too high. The fan slows down after turning...