ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM6870User Manual
ASUS CM6870 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and
12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panel1. USB 3.0 ports.USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports con
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 13ENGLISHENGLISH1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A
14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH13. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when in
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 15ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the ex
16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear
18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app
2Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod
20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 23ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 25ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 27To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Fla
28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers
3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...
30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to
32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 35Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po
36 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 37ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press
38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 39ENGLISHENGLISHHot keys Description1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.2. Decreases the system volume.3. Increases the s
4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 4
40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 41Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca
42 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 43ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication a
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 45ENGLISHENGLISH5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network
46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 47Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili
48 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• * Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you instal
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 49ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de
5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env
50 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 51ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pan
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 53ENGLISHENGLISHASUS AI ManagerASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applica
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAI DiskAI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE hist
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 55ENGLISHENGLISHMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching f
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInstalling webstorageTo install webstorage:Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Do
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 57ENGLISHENGLISHMySyncFolderTo store the updated les to MySyncFolder for easy access and share of all types of les without
58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 59ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Instant OnASUS Instant On gives you with a quick access to the Hybrid Sleep mode.Using ASUS Instant OnT
6RF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitte
60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds o
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 61ENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s
62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 63Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
64 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 65ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your
66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 67ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab
68 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 69ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It
7Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen
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8Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D
9ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide Installation Guide
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