Asus CM1745 user manual System Information screen, Settings screen

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1.From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.

2.Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.

3.Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the PowerOn Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No.

4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

The System Information screen

The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.

Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS.

Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache.

Click the SPD tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot.

The Settings screen

The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin.

Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable.

Bar allows you to modify the bar setting,

Skin allows you to customize the interface’s contrast, brightness, saturation, hue, and gamma.

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Chapter 6: Using the utilities

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7301 First Edition March Contents Chapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementTakeback Services RF exposure warningCanadian Department of Communications Statement Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeSafety information Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Page Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel English Rear panelLAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status DescriptionAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset ChannelSetting up your computer Connecting an external monitorUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cordTurning your computer ON/OFF Turning your computer onTurning your computer OFF To turn your computer onStarting for the first time To start for the first timeUsing the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menuUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing the notification area Using Windows ExplorerManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsExploring files and folders Customizing the file/folder viewArranging your files Sorting your filesRestoring your system settings Setting up a backupAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows 7 Action Center Using Windows UpdateSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computerGetting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software To connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel SpeakersConnecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays English Connecting an Hdtv English Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureUsing the memory card reader To use the memory cardUsing the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discUsing the multimedia keyboard on selected models only Asus SK-2045 keyboardASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard BTC 6200C keyboard Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Hot keys DescriptionEnglish Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionTo connect via a DSL/cable modem Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANWireless connection on selected models only To connect to a wireless networkEnglish Using the utilities Using AI SuiteLaunching EPU Tool menuTo launch EPU To configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe To configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Update menu Asus UpdateMonitor menu Launching SensorSettings screen System Information screenAsus AI Manager Launching AI ManagerAI Manager quick bar MainTo change the password To specify the boot sequenceMy Favorites To lock a deviceInformation SupportTo add an application Nero Installing NeroBurning files Using the system recovery partition Recovering your systemAbout the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected models To use the Recovery DVDTroubleshooting Click Applications tab? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond Power DisplayLAN AudioSystem CPU Asus contact information Address