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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS...
Contents Notices ......................v Safety information ..................vii Conventions used in this guide ..............viii 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 ................1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF ..............1-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® Starting for the first time .
Contents Chapter 6: Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager ..................6-1 ASUS EPU-4 Engine .................. 6-6 ASUS Update ................... 6-10 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..................6-11 Nero 9 ..................... 6-12 Recovering your system ................6-16 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •...
RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has • been damaged. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the • Desktop PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during • electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the •...
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer. viii...
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 DVD x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CP1130 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CP1130 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. Front panel Click the number to view its corresponding description. ASUS CP1130...
Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. MultiMediaCard / Secure Digital™ / Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a MultiMediaCard / Secure Digital™ / Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. Front I/O ports cover. Rear panel Click the number to view its corresponding description.
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out ASUS CP1130...
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USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. Chapter 1: Getting started...
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 your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. Plug the monitor to a power source. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. ASUS CP1130...
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Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. Chapter 1: Getting started...
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. 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 a power source. ASUS CP1130...
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: Turn your monitor ON. Press the power button on your computer. Power button Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: Close all running applications. Click on the Windows desktop. ® Click to shut down the operating system. Chapter 1: Getting started...
Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Click Next. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name. Click Next. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information. If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer. ASUS CP1130...
Using Windows 7 desktop ® Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ® Start menu Taskbar Notification area Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: From the Windows taskbar, click the Start icon ® From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
® icon to launch the Start menu. Select Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears. Select the task that you want to do. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the taskbar: • From the Windows taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the ® program. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. ASUS CP1130...
Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. To pin items to the jumplist: From the taskbar, right-click an icon. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist: From the taskbar, right-click an icon. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then select Unpin from this list. Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar: From the Windows...
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Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows Action Center. ® Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume. Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification: • Click the Notification icon , then click the message to open it. For more details, refer to the section Using Windows Action Center in this chapter. ® ASUS CP1130...
Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the notification area. To customize icons and notifications: From the notification area, click on the arrow icon Click Customize. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want customize. Chapter 2: Using Windows ®...
® Launching Windows Explorer ® To launch Windows Explorer: From the Windows taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. ® Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. View icon Breadcrumb bar Search bar Toolbar Preview icon View pane Navigation pane Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: Launch Windows Explorer. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. ASUS CP1130...
Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: Launch Windows Explorer. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. From the toolbar, click the View icon From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the file/folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want. Arranging your files To arrange your files: Launch Windows Explorer. From the Arrange by field, click to display the dropdown list. Select your preferred arrangement type. Chapter 2: Using Windows ®...
Sorting your files To sort your files: Launch Windows Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your files To group your files: Launch Windows Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. Adding a new folder To add a new folder: Launch Windows Explorer. From the toolbar, click New folder. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. ASUS CP1130...
Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. Click Click Set up backup. Click Next. Select your backup destination. Click Next. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup mode. If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT- formatted files, Recycle Bin files, or temporary files that are 1GB or more. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process.
You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter. Launching Windows 7 Action Center ® To launch Windows 7 Action Center: ® To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do. ASUS CP1130 2-11...
Using Windows Update ® Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer. Launching Windows Update ® To launch Windows Update: ® From the Windows taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. ® Select All Programs > Windows Update. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do. 2-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows ®...
Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Setting up a user account To set up a user account: > Getting Started > Add new users. From the Windows taskbar, click ® Select Manage another account. Select Create a new account. Key in the name of the new user. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. When done, click Create Account. ASUS CP1130 2-13...
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Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: Select the user that you would like to set a password. Select Create a password. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. When done, click Create password. 2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows ®...
Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus attacking. It is purchased separately. You have a 60-day trial period after activating it. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the activation. Getting Windows Help and Support ® Windows Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications ® in Windows 7 platform. ® > Help and Support. To launch Windows Help and Support, click ® Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows online help. ® ASUS CP1130 2-15...
This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CP1130...
Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer...
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Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. To set up multiple displays: Turn off your computer. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CP1130...
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Turn on your computer. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > • C lick Change display settings. • R ight click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. D uplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a • duplicate of your main display. E xtend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an • extension display. This increases your desktop space. S how desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor •...
Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable 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. ASUS CP1130...
Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. • Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CP1130...
Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives. To use the memory card: Press PUSH on the front I/O ports cover to open it. Insert the memory card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a slot to avoid damaging the card.
Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cover to open the tray. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. Push the tray to close it. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files. If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows 7 Start button on the taskbar, ® click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray: • Press PUSH on the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS CP1130...
Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS SK-2045 keyboard 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Keys Description Keys Description Launches Windows gadgets. Press <Fn + F7> to launch Microsoft ® ® MSN or, if not installed, connects to the MSN download page. Activates Windows Flip 3D. Press <Fn + F8> to launch Windows ® ® Search screen. Reduces picture size in Windows Press <Fn + F9> to play or pause...
Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Modem RJ-45 cable Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. ASUS CP1130...
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. RJ-45 cable Turn on your computer. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet...
Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items. ASUS CP1130...
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To connect to a wireless network: Click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK. Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet...
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Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. ASUS CP1130...
ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Launching AI Manager desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > To launch the AI Manager from the Windows ®...
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit the AI Manager. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting, and AI Probe. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu.
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When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password. Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. Confirm the password. 3. Key in the password hint (recommended). 4. When done, click Ok. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To unlock the device: 1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply. 2. K ey in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To change the password: C lick Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change • password. ASUS CP1130...
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AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the values as you need. Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan Speed tab, then select an item to enable and change the value by dragging the bar. Chapter 6: Using the Utilities...
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My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application. Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. ASUS CP1130...
Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in real-time. It automatically adjusts the power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU fan. It provides you with these modes to choose from: Auto, High Performance, and Maximum Power Saving Mode. Refer to the section ASUS EPU-4 main screen for more details about these modes. Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is...
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When you launch ASUS EPU-4 for the first time, a message appears asking you to calibrate the EPU functions. Click Calibrate and wait for a few seconds for the calibration process to complete. The ASUS EPU-4 main menu appears. Calibration allows the system to detect the CPU properties for optimal power management. ASUS EPU-4 main screen CPU status Displays the current CPU power and the total CPU power saved. VGA card status Displays the status of the graphics card. If your graphics card is not compatible with the motherboard, a “No VGA card detected” message appears. Refer to the ASUS VGA QVL List at http://event.asus.com/mb/EPU-4_Engine/ for compatible VGA cards. ASUS CP1130...
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HDD status Lights up when the power saving mode is activated. Fan status Display the current fan status. CO2 Emission button Displays the current or total reduced CO2 emission. Mode properties Displays the properties of each mode. Exit button Closes the ASUS EPU-4 utility, Calibrate button Allows the system to detect the CPU properties for optimal power management. Setting button Click this button to configure the mode settings. Refer to the section Configuring the mode settings for more details. Modes Auto Mode When you select this mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status. High Performance Mode When you select this mode, the system overclocks the components for maximum performance.
Heavy: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum level. • Turn Off hard disks: Turns off hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a • certain time. CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. • • Turn Off Screen: After the specified idle time, the screen turns off while all background tasks are still running. Click OK to apply the settings made. ASUS CP1130...
> Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > From the Windows ® ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.
ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. • Obtain the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • You can create your own boot logo image in GIF file format.
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe file from the main directory of your Nero 9 DVD. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities...
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Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next. Click Next to continue. Tick I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next. ASUS CP1130 6-13...
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Select Typical then click Next. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next. When done, click Exit. 6-14 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities...
Burning files To burn files: From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add. Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add. ASUS CP1130 6-15...
The bundled Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the operating system and restoring it to its original working state. All data will be lost during the recovery process. Before recovering the system, ensure that you back up all your data and take note of any customized settings such as network settings. To recover your system: 1. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press <F8> to enter the Please select boot device menu. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM: XXX) as the boot device. Press Enter and then press any key to continue. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, allows you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive “C.” Select a partition and click NEXT.
Click OK on the confirmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive and the system restarts. After the system restarts, Windows 7 begins its system configurations. Follow the ® onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates. Quickly recover your system Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press F9 to enter the System Recovery. Windows is loading files is shown. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to their default values. ASUS CP1130 6-17...
Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. S imultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manger. 2. Click Applications tab. 3. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance.
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No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that the both monitors are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details.
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• Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ASUS CP1130...
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The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
注意事項 華碩 REACH 謹遵守 REACH (Registration,Evaluation, Authorisation,and Restriction of Chemicals) 管理規範, 我們會將產品中的化學物質公告在華碩 REACH 網站,詳細請參考 http:// green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ‧ This device may not cause harmful interference; and ‧...
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RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
保護您的電腦 ® 使用 Windows 7 作業中心 ® Windows 7 作業中心為您提供警示通知,安全資訊,系統維護資訊,自動疑難 解決選項以及修復一些電腦常見問題。 您可以自行制定警示通知。更多資訊請參閱本章節的「自訂圖示與通知」。 ® 進入 Windows 7 作業中心 ® 請按照以下步驟進入Windows 7 作業中心: 點選通知圖示 ,再點選 開啟行動 作業中心 。 在作業中心裡點選您想要進行的操作。 2-11 華碩 CP1130...
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使用 Windows Update Windows Update 允許您檢查與安裝最近的更新內容,以增強電腦的安全與效能。 進入 Windows Update 請按照以下步驟進入 Windows Update: ® 在 Windows 工作列中點選開始圖示 進入開始功能表。 選擇 所有程式 > Windows Update。 在 Windows Update 畫面中點選您想要進行的操作。 2-12 ® 第二章:使用 Windows...
第三章 裝置連接 連接 USB 儲存裝置 個人電腦的前後面板均有 USB2.0/1.0 連接埠。USB 連接埠允許您連接 USB 裝 置,例如儲存裝置。 欲連接 USB 儲存裝置,請將 USB 儲存裝置插入您的電腦。 前面板 後面板 請按照以下步驟移除 USB 儲存裝置: 在 Windows 通知區域中點選 然後點選 退出對應裝置 。 當出現 可以放心移除硬體 資訊後,將 USB 儲存裝置從電腦上移除。 請勿在資料傳輸過程中移除 USB 儲存裝置。這樣做會導致資料遺失或損壞 USB 儲 存裝置。 華碩 CP1130...
於光碟機中放入驅動與公用程式光碟,若您有開啟自動播放功能,則會立即顯 示驅動程式安裝精靈畫面。 如果自動播放功能未被開啟,請在驅動及公用程式光碟中的 ASUS AI Manager 檔案夾 裡雙按 SETUP.EXE 主程式以開啟此功能。 點選 工具程式 標籤,然後點選 華碩 AI Manager。 依照畫面的指示,進行安裝。 啟用 AI Manager 欲開啟 AI Manager,請從 Windows 系統的桌面左下角點選 開始 > 程式集 > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx。 AI Manager 會快速啟動並顯示捷徑列 (Quick Bar, 如下圖) 。 在開啟應用程式後,AI Manager 的小圖示 將會顯示在 Windows 桌面下方的工作列中(如 右圖)。 使用滑鼠右鍵點選這個圖示,可以在 捷徑列與主應用程式之間切換,而且您也...
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AI Manager 捷徑列(Quick Bar) AI Manager 捷徑列的設計為節省桌面空間,並讓您快速開啟華碩工具程式與顯示 系統資訊。點選在工具列上的主應用程式、我的最愛、技術支援或系統資訊項目來顯 示該項目的選項。 關閉鈕 切換到主視窗 新增到工具列 主應用程式 技術支援 系統資訊 我的最愛 點選放到最大/還原鈕 可以在全螢幕與捷徑列之間做切換;點選縮到最小鈕 則可以將 AI Manager 保留在桌面下方的工具列中;點選關閉鈕 則會離開 AI Manager 程式。 主應用程式(Main) 主應用程式畫面中提供以下幾個工具程式:AI Disk、AI Security 與 AI Probe。點 選主應用程式畫面上的箭頭小圖示來瀏覽主應用程式中的各個工具程式項目。 點選顯示右邊項目 點選此鈕以延伸 子項目或還原現狀 點選顯示左邊項目 AI Disk AI Disk 可讓您很輕鬆地選擇如下圖中的清除網際網路的暫存檔案、清除網 際網路的...
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AI Security AI Security 提供您設定密碼來保護您的裝置如 USB 隨身磁碟、CD/DVD,以 防止未經授權下被他人盜取資料。 請依照以下步驟進行裝置的加密: 第一次使用 AI Security 時,您會被要求輸入一組新密碼,請輸入一組最多 不超過 20 個字母數字或符號組合而成的密碼。 再次輸入新密碼。 輸入新密碼的提示(建議)。 當完成時,請點選 確定。 接著如下圖,選擇您所要進行加密的裝置,然後點選 套用。 輸入您事先設定的密碼,然後點選 確定。 請依照以下步驟解除已加密的裝置: 請取消勾選已加密的裝置名稱,然後點選 套用。 輸入您事先已經設定的密碼,然後點選 確定。 請依照以下步驟變更密碼: ‧ 點選 修改密碼,然後依照畫面的指示進行變更。 華碩 CP1130...
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AI Booting AI Booting 提供您設定開機裝置的優先次序。 請依照以下步驟指定開機順序: 選擇一個裝置,然後點選下方左邊或右邊的按鈕以排定開機順序。 當完成選擇後,請點選 套用。 AI Probe AI Probe 會自動偵測並顯示主機板與 CPU 的溫度、CPU 風扇的轉速,以及 輸出的電壓,您也可以在此調整您所需要的數值。 點選 溫度、電壓 或 風扇轉速 標籤頁,然後選擇其中一項來開啟或變更您所要 的數值。 第六章:使用應用程式...
注意事項 REACH 謹遵守 REACH (Registration,Evaluation, Authorisation,and Restriction of Chemicals) 管理規範 ,我們會將產品中的化學物質公告在華碩 REACH 網站,詳細請參 考 http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ‧ This device may not cause harmful interference; and ‧...
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RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
使用 Windows Update Windows Update 允許您檢查與安裝最近的更新內容,以增強電腦的安全與性 能。 進入 Windows Update 請按照以下步驟進入 Windows Update: ® 在 Windows 任務欄中點擊開始圖標 進入開始菜單。 選擇【所有程序】>【Windows Update】。 在 Windows Update 畫面中點擊您想要進行的操作。 2-12 ® 第二章:使用 Windows...
文件夾裡雙擊 SETUP.EXE 主程序以打開此功能。 點擊【應用程序】標籤,然後點擊【華碩 AI Manager】。 依照畫面的指示,進行安裝。 啟用 AI Manager 欲打開 AI Manager,請從 Windows 系統的桌面左下角點擊 【開始】 > 【所有程序】 > 【ASUS】 > 【AI Manager】 > 【AI Manager 1.xx.xx】 。AI Manager 會快速啟動並顯 示快捷方式欄 (Quick Bar, 如下圖) 。 在打開應用程序後,AI Manager 的小圖標將會顯示 在 Windows 桌面下方的任務欄中(如右圖)。 使用鼠標右鍵點擊這個圖標,可以在快捷方式...
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AI Manager 快捷方式欄(Quick Bar) AI Manager 快捷方式欄的設計為節省桌面空間,並讓您快速打開華碩工具程序 與顯示系統信息。點擊在快捷方式欄上的主應用程序、我的最愛、技術支持或系統信 息項目來顯示該項目的選項。 關閉按鈕 放到最大/恢復按鈕 縮到最小按鈕 主應用程序 技術支持 系統信息 我的最愛 點擊放到最大/恢復鈕 可以在全屏幕與快捷方式欄之間做切換;點擊縮到最 小鈕 則可以將 AI Manager 保留在桌面下方的任務欄中;點擊關閉鈕 則會離 開 AI Manager 程序。 主應用程序(Main) 主應用程序畫面中提供以下幾個工具程序:AI Disk、AI Security 與 AI Probe。 點擊主應用程序畫面上的箭頭小圖標來瀏覽主應用程序中的各個工具程序項目。 點擊顯示右邊項目 點擊此鈕以延伸 子項目或恢復現狀 點擊顯示左邊項目 AI Disk AI Disk 可讓您很輕鬆地選擇如下圖中的清除互聯網的暫存文件、清除互聯網...
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AI Security AI Security 提供您設置密碼來保護您的設備如 USB 閃存盤、CD/DVD, 以防止未經授權下被他人盜取數據。 請依照以下步驟進行設備的加密: 第一次使用 AI Security 時,您會被要求輸入一組新密碼,請輸入一組最多 不超過 20 個字母數字或符號組合而成的密碼。 再次輸入新密碼。 輸入新密碼的提示(建議)。 當完成時,請點擊【確定】。 接著如下圖,選擇您所要進行加密的設備,然後點擊【應用】。 輸入您事先設置的密碼,然後點擊【確定】。 請依照以下步驟解除已加密的設備: 請取消勾選已加密的設備名稱,然後點擊【應用】。 輸入您事先已經設置的密碼,然後點擊【確定】。 請依照以下步驟變更密碼: ‧ 點擊【修改密碼】,然後依照畫面的指示進行變更。 華碩 CP1130...
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AI Booting AI Booting 提供您設置開機設備的優先次序。 請依照以下步驟指定開機順序: 選擇一個設備,然後點擊下方左邊或右邊的按鈕以排定開機順序。 當完成選擇後,請點擊【應用】。 AI Probe AI Probe 會自動偵測並顯示主板與 CPU 的溫度、CPU 風扇的轉速,以及 輸出的電壓,您也可以在此調整您所需要的數值。 點擊“溫度”、“電壓”或“風扇轉速”標籤頁,然後選擇其中一項來打開或 變更您所要的數值。 第六章:使用應用程序...