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...be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing. E6408 First Edition (V1) Februray 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT ...companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...
...be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing. E6408 First Edition (V1) Februray 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT ...companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...
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...Where to find more information viii Package contents ix Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...1-1 Getting to know your computer 1-1 Setting up your computer 1-4 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-7 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows®...Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the optical drive 4-2 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-3 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager 6-1 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 6-4...
...Where to find more information viii Package contents ix Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...1-1 Getting to know your computer 1-1 Setting up your computer 1-4 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-7 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows®...Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the optical drive 4-2 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-3 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager 6-1 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 6-4...
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The ASUS Essentio CM5340 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. 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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM5340 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 1 2 3 5 4 6 ASUS CM5340 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
The ASUS Essentio CM5340 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. 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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM5340 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 1 2 3 5 4 6 ASUS CM5340 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
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...;s�k��d�r�iv�e��b�a��y�s�. Plug the power cord to this button to turn on your computer. USB 2.0 ports. Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 14 15 16 1. Voltage selector switch. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. The 3.5 inch drive...
...;s�k��d�r�iv�e��b�a��y�s�. Plug the power cord to this button to turn on your computer. USB 2.0 ports. Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 10 11 12 14 15 16 1. Voltage selector switch. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 5. The 3.5 inch drive...
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...;�E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t �b�r�a�c�k�e�t�s�. ASUS CM5340 1-3 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port (pink). This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports... audio configuration table below for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 10. HDMI port. This port is for your computer. 9.
...;�E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t �b�r�a�c�k�e�t�s�. ASUS CM5340 1-3 DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port (pink). This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports... audio configuration table below for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 10. HDMI port. This port is for your computer. 9.
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Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an...
Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an...
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...on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Using the onboard display output ports Connect 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 a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. ASUS CM5340 1-5 To connect an external monitor...
...on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Using the onboard display output ports Connect 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 a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. ASUS CM5340 1-5 To connect an external monitor...
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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to a power source. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to a power source. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
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Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 3. ASUS CM5340 1-7 Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on your computer. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Click to turn your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 3. ASUS CM5340 1-7 Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on your computer. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Click to turn your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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... screens appear to guide you want to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. ASUS CM5340 2-1 From the dropdown lists, select your computer. Click Next. Key in the necessary information to set up the security settings for your Country or region, Time and...174; 7 operating system. Key in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Wait for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. To start for the first time...
... screens appear to guide you want to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. ASUS CM5340 2-1 From the dropdown lists, select your computer. Click Next. Key in the necessary information to set up the security settings for your Country or region, Time and...174; 7 operating system. Key in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Wait for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. To start for the first time...
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... adding new users, and transferring files to help you with using Windows® 7. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. 2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows®... program from the Start menu: 1. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on your computer. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to hide the program. Select Getting Started. Launching items from the Start menu ...
... adding new users, and transferring files to help you with using Windows® 7. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. 2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows®... program from the Start menu: 1. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on your computer. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to hide the program. Select Getting Started. Launching items from the Start menu ...
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... files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to customize. to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. Click Computer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter. For more details, refer to launch Windows Explorer. Volume Click this icon to display...
... files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to customize. to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. Click Computer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter. For more details, refer to launch Windows Explorer. Volume Click this icon to display...
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... the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Click Next. 4. Restoring your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. Close all running applications. 2. Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. You may also ...right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your backup mode. It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up backup. Click > All Programs >...
... the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Click Next. 4. Restoring your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. Close all running applications. 2. Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. You may also ...right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your backup mode. It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up backup. Click > All Programs >...
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... information, system maintenance information, and the option to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. Protecting your computer. Key in this chapter. For more details, refer to do . Setting up a user account: 1. ASUS CM5340 2-7 To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. From the Windows®...
... information, system maintenance information, and the option to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Create a new account. 4. Protecting your computer. Key in this chapter. For more details, refer to do . Setting up a user account: 1. ASUS CM5340 2-7 To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. From the Windows®...
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...is pre-installed on your location. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Input your e-mail address and select your computer. When done, click Create password. It is purchased separately. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security ...application. 2. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Key in your computer from virus. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your password's hint. 4. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. ...
...is pre-installed on your location. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Input your e-mail address and select your computer. When done, click Create password. It is purchased separately. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security ...application. 2. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Key in your computer from virus. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your password's hint. 4. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. ...
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...transfer is in progress. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM5340 3-1 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB... 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. The USB ports allow you to Remove ...
...transfer is in progress. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM5340 3-1 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB... 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. The USB ports allow you to Remove ...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, and 6-channel stereo speakers. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, and 6-channel stereo speakers. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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... the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors 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 main display...multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA...
... the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors 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 main display...multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA...
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3. ASUS CM5340 3-5 When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes ... option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Do any of your computer. 4. Turn on the confirmation message.
3. ASUS CM5340 3-5 When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes ... option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Do any of your computer. 4. Turn on the confirmation message.
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The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your computer Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer.
The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your computer Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer.