ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM1530 User Manual
E5324 First Edition January 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ............................................................................................................v Safety information.......................................................................................... vii Conventions used in this guide..................................................................... viii Where to find more information.................................................................... viii Package contents...............................................
Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Manager........................................................................................ 6-1 ASUS Update.............................................................................................. 6-8 ASUS MyLogo2™........................................................................................ 6-9 Nero 9 ...................................................................................................... 6-10 Recovering your system.........
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.
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.
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.
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.
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 Installation Guide Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card 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 CM1530 HD Entertainment Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM1530 HD Entertainment Desktop PC provides extreme performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a sleek 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.
1. ODD cover. Push to eject the optical disk drive tray. 2. Secondary ODD cover. Push to open the optical disk drive tray. 3. 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. 4. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5. Front I/O ports cover. Pull to open the front panel. 6. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or MultiMediaCard into this slot. 7.
1. Voltage selector. Select the input voltage. 2. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. 3. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. 4. 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. 5. HDMI ports. These ports allow your computer to connect to an HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices. 6. DVI-D ports.
15. ASUS WLAN Card. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. 16. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED 17. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port Air vents.
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 Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
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. C 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.
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: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer. OFF ON Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click 3. Click 4. Turn the power switch OFF.
Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next. 3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Click Next. 4.
Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7. 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: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2.
Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows® 7. To use the Getting Started item: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears. 3. Select the task that you want to do.
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: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list. to launch the Start menu. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
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: 2-6 1. From the notification area, click on the arrow icon . 2. Click Customize. 3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want customize.
Managing your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders. Launching Windows® Explorer To launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. Breadcrumb bar to launch the Start menu. View icon Toolbar Navigation pane Search bar Preview icon View pane Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2.
Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar, click the View icon 4. 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: 2-8 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2.
Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your files To group your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred grouping type. Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2.
Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 1. Click 2. Click Set up backup. Click Next. 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4. 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, FATformatted files, Recycle Bin files, or temporary files that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process.
Protecting your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. 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: 1.
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: 2-12 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Select All Programs > Windows Update. to launch the Start menu. 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
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. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click 2. Select Manage another account. 3. Select Create a new account. 4. Key in the name of the new user. 5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account.
Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 2-14 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password.
Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is a pre-installed anti-virus software on your computer. After activating it, you have a 60-day trial period before the software expires and you need to purchase a licensed version. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate. 3. Key in your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next. 4.
Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 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: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2.
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 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CM1530 3-3
Connecting 8-channel Speakers 3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC comes with VGA, HDMI, and 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.
3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: dropdown list.
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.
Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.
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. 1 2 To use the memory card: 1. Pull down both sides of the cover from the notch area to open it. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction.
Using the optical drive 1 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cover to open the tray. 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. 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.
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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 19 ` 20 3 4 21 5 22 Keys 1. 2. Description Launches Windows® gadgets. Activates Windows® Flip 3D. Keys Description 12. Press to launch Microsoft® MSN or, if not installed, connects to the MSN download page. 13. Press to launch Windows® Search screen. 3.
ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys Description 1. Plays or pauses playback in a media player. 2. Goes to the previous track in a media player. 4. Goes to the next track in a media player. 6. 7. 8. 2 3 4 5 6 Stops playback in a media player. 3. 5. 1 8 7 Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. • The special function keys work on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems.
BTC 6200C keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ` 1. 2. Description Keys Enters into sleep mode. Press any key to wake up your computer and return to the previous working status. 8. Returns to the last page you viewed. 9. Description Increases the system volume. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off. 3. Goes to the next page you viewed before. 10. Goes to the previous track in a media player. 4. Launches the default homepage in Windows® Internet Explorer. 11.
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: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. 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 3.
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: 1. 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 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
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.
To connect to a wireless network: 5-4 1. Click the network icon networks. in the notification area to display the available wireless 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK.
4. 5. 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 ASUS CM1530 status.
Chapter 6 Using the utilities 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: 1. 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. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3.
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.
AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To lock a device: 1. 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. 2. 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.
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.
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: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. 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.
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 Utility CPU Level Up CPU Level Up allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in Windows® environment without the hassle of entering the BIOS setup. To launch CPU Level Up: 6-6 1. Launch AI Manager. 2. Click Asus Utility, then double-click CPU Level Up.
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 usage 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. To launch EPU-4 Engine: 1. Launch AI Manager. 2.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.
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. To launch ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility.
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: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. 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. 3. 6-10 From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials.
4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. Tick I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next.
6-12 7. Select Typical then click Next. 8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next. 9. When done, click Exit.
Burning files To burn files: 1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add. 2. Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add.
3. After selecting the files that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com Recovering your system 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.
4. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on the confirmation message to eject the disc from the optical drive and the system restarts. 7. 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.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1. My computer hangs.
? ? ? ? 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.
? The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • R ight click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2.
