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... 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 33 Connecting an HDTV 35 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Using the optical drive 39 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 40 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
... 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 33 Connecting an HDTV 35 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Using the optical drive 39 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 40 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
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Package contents ENGLISH ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 11
Package contents ENGLISH ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 11
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.../PRO) card slot. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is an optical disk drive in this connector. 2. ���V��o�lt�a�g��e�s�e�l�e�c�t�o�r��s�w�i�t�c�h�. This port connects to �r�. Rear panel...
.../PRO) card slot. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is an optical disk drive in this connector. 2. ���V��o�lt�a�g��e�s�e�l�e�c�t�o�r��s�w�i�t�c�h�. This port connects to �r�. Rear panel...
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...Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM6340 15 These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB...
...Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM6340 15 These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB...
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... external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to a power source. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started DO NOT block the air vents on the rear panel of your computer. Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 mouse. 16. ��A��ir��v�e�n�t�s�. 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...
... external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to a power source. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started DO NOT block the air vents on the rear panel of your computer. Always provide proper ventilation for a PS/2 mouse. 16. ��A��ir��v�e�n�t�s�. 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...
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ENGLISH • If your computer. Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. ASUS CM6340 17
ENGLISH • If your computer. Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. ASUS CM6340 17
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... later. 8. You may also click Next to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. Key in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. ASUS CM6340 21 Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. The system loads the new settings and restarts. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on.
... later. 8. You may also click Next to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. Key in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. ASUS CM6340 21 Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. The system loads the new settings and restarts. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on.
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... Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. Select the user that you would like to complete the activation. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet...
... Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Click Finish to set up a user's password: 1. Select the user that you would like to complete the activation. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer. Key in Windows® 7 platform. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet...
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You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer. ASUS CM6340 33 Refer...
You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer. ASUS CM6340 33 Refer...
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... the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this utility. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6340 47 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click...
... the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this utility. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6340 47 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click...
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... Favorites list. The application is no setting screen for Ai Charger. You can only be detected if its installation on your computer, the Ai Charger icon appears on the Windows® taskbar. • The Ai Charger icon ( ) shows if an Apple device is connected on your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. Click Add, then locate the application you plug your Apple device into a USB 3.0 port, the...
... Favorites list. The application is no setting screen for Ai Charger. You can only be detected if its installation on your computer, the Ai Charger icon appears on the Windows® taskbar. • The Ai Charger icon ( ) shows if an Apple device is connected on your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. Click Add, then locate the application you plug your Apple device into a USB 3.0 port, the...
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... the recovery process. ASUS CM6340 61 DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk 0. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state...
... the recovery process. ASUS CM6340 61 DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk 0. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. According to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC...
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.... 3. I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the number key pad are not working. Press and hold the Power button on . ? When the Number Lock LED is switched on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ASUS CM6340 63 Refer to input numbers only. The arrow keys on the number key pad...
.... 3. I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the number key pad are not working. Press and hold the Power button on . ? When the Number Lock LED is switched on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ASUS CM6340 63 Refer to input numbers only. The arrow keys on the number key pad...
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... works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on the monitor video connector is bent. I want to restore or undo changes to your monitor for more details, refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 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 you connect the monitors to the output port...
... works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on the monitor video connector is bent. I want to restore or undo changes to your monitor for more details, refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 2. 64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 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 you connect the monitors to the output port...
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... the menu. The DVD drive eject button is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CM6340 65 The picture on your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is connected to a electrical source and turned on the confirmation message. ? Click > Computer. 2. To change the screen resolution: 1. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel...
... the menu. The DVD drive eject button is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CM6340 65 The picture on your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is connected to a electrical source and turned on the confirmation message. ? Click > Computer. 2. To change the screen resolution: 1. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel...
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... unplugged from the power outlet. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Try connecting to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to another PSU on . Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on the front panel to the discrete VGA port. Press the power key on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not properly connected. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off...
... unplugged from the power outlet. Try installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Try connecting to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to another PSU on . Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on the front panel to the discrete VGA port. Press the power key on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not properly connected. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off...
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... not properly connected to your computer is connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6340 67 Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is properly connected to multi-channel. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Driver problems Action...
... not properly connected to your computer is connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6340 67 Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is properly connected to multi-channel. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Driver problems Action...
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... the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
... the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace...
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.... Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Update the BIOS to your computer is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Action It is too high. There is booting up. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too...
.... Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Update the BIOS to your computer is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Action It is too high. There is booting up. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too...
