Asus CM1745 user manual Welcome, Getting to know your computer, Front panel

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC!

The ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.

Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.

Getting to know your computer

Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7301 First Edition March Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Using the utilitiesFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesMacrovision Corporation Product Notice Takeback ServicesRF exposure warning Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Page Front panel WelcomeGetting to know your computer Rear panel EnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indicationsPort Headset Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Turning your computer OFFTo start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing the taskbar Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the Start menu Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbarCustomizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and foldersSorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your filesBacking up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folderProtecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and passwordActivating the anti-virus software Setting up a user’s passwordGetting Windows Help and Support To remove a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays English Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerTo insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discAsus SK-2045 keyboard Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models onlyASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard BTC 6200C keyboard Hot keys Description Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardEnglish To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANTo connect to a wireless network Wireless connection on selected models onlyEnglish Using AI Suite Using the utilitiesTo launch EPU Tool menuLaunching EPU To launch Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe To launch Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuSystem Information screen Settings screenMain Asus AI ManagerLaunching AI Manager AI Manager quick barTo lock a device To change the passwordTo specify the boot sequence My FavoritesTo add an application SupportInformation Burning files Installing NeroNero About the system recovery partition Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition To use the Recovery DVD Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsClick Applications tab Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond Display PowerAudio LANSystem CPU Address Asus contact information