Welcome, Getting to know your computer, Front panel | Asus CM1745

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.

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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 utilities Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Macrovision Corporation Product Notice Takeback ServicesRF exposure warning Canadian Department of Communications Statement Safety 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 English Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indications Port Headset Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Using the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse To turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Turning your computer OFF To start for the first time Starting for the first time Using 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 taskbar Customizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and folders Sorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your files Backing up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folder Protecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and password Activating 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 speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 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 PC To use the memory card Using the memory card reader To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Asus SK-2045 keyboard Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models only ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard BTC 6200C keyboard Hot keys Description Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboard English 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 LAN To connect to a wireless network Wireless connection on selected models only English Using AI Suite Using the utilities To 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 menu System Information screen Settings screen Main Asus AI ManagerLaunching AI Manager AI Manager quick bar To lock a device To change the passwordTo specify the boot sequence My Favorites To 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 models Click Applications tab Troubleshooting ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond Display Power Audio LAN System CPU Address Asus contact information