Welcome, Getting to know your computer | Asus CM1855US004S instruction

Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS CM1855 Desktop PC!

The ASUS CM1855 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 Desktop PC E7669 Third Edition August Contents Troubleshooting Asus contact information Chapter Connecting to the InternetChapter Using the utilities Chapter Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Canadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Front panel WelcomeGetting to know your computer English Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indications 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 Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Wait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on To start for the first time Starting for the first time Windows Apps Using the Windows UIStart Screen Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen Hotspots With Windows Apps From a running app screenFrom the Start Screen Resizing apps Working with Windows AppsLaunching apps Customizing apps Pinning an app on the Start Screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Launching the Charm bar Charm bar Inside the Charm bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Other keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios Setup To remove a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer 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 From the Start Screen Launch the Desktop mode from the Start Screen Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PC Insert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Asus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LAN Right-click on your LAN and select Properties Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionSharing Center Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection When done, click OK Wi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Asus AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite To install AI Suite Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring EPUTool menu To launch EPU Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe To launch Probe Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menu MyLogo Changing the Bios boot logo Support screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program English Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering your systemResetting your PC Recovering from a system image file When the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Click Applications tab Troubleshooting ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Picture on the Hdtv is distorted Display PowerEnsure that the power cord is Audio Send the damaged hard disk SystemUse an anti-virus software to Update the Bios Address Asus contact information