Asus CP5141- Manuals

v 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 Thi...

vi 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...

vii 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 ...

viii 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 w...

ix 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 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Th...

ASUS CP5141 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Front panel 1 5 2 6 7 8 3 4 Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CP5141 Desktop PC! The ASUS E...

1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear panel 1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 4. Microphone port (pink). This po...

ASUS CP5141 1-3 2. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector. 3. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone....

1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started 10. 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. 11. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 12. HDMI port. This port is for a High-...

ASUS CP5141 1-5 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 t...

1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started • 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 Connec...

ASUS CP5141 1-7 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 sou...

1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started 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. Press the power button on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To tur...

ASUS CP5141 2-1 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 f...

2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Using Windows ® 7 desktop Notification area Taskbar Start menu 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 Suppor...

ASUS CP5141 2-3 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...

2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 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 ...

ASUS CP5141 2-5 Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list . Unpinning programs f...

2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 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: 1. From the notification area, click on the arrow icon . 2. Click Customize . 3. From t...

ASUS CP5141 2-7 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 to launch the Start menu. 2. Click...

2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 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 ...

ASUS CP5141 2-9 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 an...

2-10 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: 1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2. Click Set up backup . Click Next . Restoring your system The Windows ® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the com...

ASUS CP5141 2-11 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 n...

2-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 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: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch th...

ASUS CP5141 2-13 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: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users . 2. Select Manage another accoun...

2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 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 .

ASUS CP5141 2-15 Activating the anti-virus software 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 Tren...

3-1 ASUS CP5141 To remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk . 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Conne...

3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer 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 ste...

3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 8-channel Speakers

3-5 ASUS CP5141 Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a d...

3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display. • Extend these displays : Select this option to use the additio...

3-7 ASUS CP5141 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.

4-1 ASUS CP5141 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 an...

4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer 4. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. To prevent...

ASUS CP5141 4-3 Using the optical drive 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 th...

4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computer Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ` 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 3 4 5 1 18 19 20 21 22 The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Wi...

ASUS CP5141 4-5 ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys Description 1. Plays or pauses playback in a media player. 2. Stops playback in a media player. 3. Goes to the previous track in a media player. 4. Goes to the next track in a media player. 5. Decreases the system volume. 6. Increases the syste...

ASUS CP5141 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 2. Connect one en...

5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet 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 LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessar...

ASUS CP5141 5-3 Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. • 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...

5-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet To connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect . 3. You may need to key in the network security k...

ASUS CP5141 5-5 5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 4. Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network.

ASUS CP5141 6-1 Chapter 6 Using the Utilities After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI M...

6-2 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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. Click the Maximiz...

ASUS CP5141 6-3 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 alphanu...

6-4 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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 d...

ASUS CP5141 6-5 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 loc...

6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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 CP5141 6-7 • 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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update t...

6-8 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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...

ASUS CP5141 6-9 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 ...

6-10 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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 .

ASUS CP5141 6-11 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 .

6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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 .

ASUS CP5141 6-13 3. After selecting 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...

6-14 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities 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. 4. Tick I accept then click Next . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on the confir...

7-1 ASUS CP5141 Chapter 7 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 functi...

7-2 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ? 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...

7-3 ASUS CP5141 ? 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 > Con...

7-4 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer . 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu.