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...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter 5:...
...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter 5:...
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... shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop... objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. Safety information Disconnect ...
... shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop... objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. Safety information Disconnect ...
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Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) • 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.
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) • 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.
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... cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ports and...
... cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ports and...
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.... To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Click from your computer...
.... To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Click from your computer...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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Setting up multiple displays: 1. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your main display, or as ...monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. When a graphics card is...
Setting up multiple displays: 1. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your main display, or as ...monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. When a graphics card is...
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...posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists... while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90...
...posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists... while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90...
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... the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to restore the system to its original working state. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to the factory default settings. The Recovery Partition is...
... the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to restore the system to its original working state. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to the factory default settings. The Recovery Partition is...
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... or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to create the Recovery DVD. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before performing... Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your...
... or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to create the Recovery DVD. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before performing... Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your...
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Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. Possible... its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM6870 69
Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. Possible... its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM6870 69