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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...
...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...
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... not try to fix it by yourself. 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 prevent the system from getting overheated. ... qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
... not try to fix it by yourself. 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 prevent the system from getting overheated. ... qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
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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. 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.
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Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their...
Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click to turn on your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click to turn on your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
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... details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu...
... details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu...
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... storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CM6870 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. The...
... storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CM6870 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. The...
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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. 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.
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... may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. To set to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary ...
... may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. To set to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary ...
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.... Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to show desktop only on your computer Click Apply or OK. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option...• Right click anywhere on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize...
.... Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to show desktop only on your computer Click Apply or OK. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option...• Right click anywhere on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize...
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...necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position... to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at ...
...necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position... to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at ...
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...button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. This utility is a utility which gives you to launch the AI Manager either from ... to install this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS CM6870 53 For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to complete the installation. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to frequently-used applications....
...button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. This utility is a utility which gives you to launch the AI Manager either from ... to install this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS CM6870 53 For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to complete the installation. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to frequently-used applications....
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... folder in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical...models without an operating system, follow the steps below to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main...
... folder in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical...models without an operating system, follow the steps below to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main...
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...your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM6870 61 System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to make note of... any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you ...
...your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM6870 61 System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to make note of... any customized configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you ...
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...your important data before performing system recovery on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to back up Windows on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable ... Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select...
...your important data before performing system recovery on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. Ensure to back up Windows on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable ... Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select...
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... no sound. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with your HDTV. ASUS CM6870 65 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is placed with...
... no sound. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with your HDTV. ASUS CM6870 65 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is placed with...
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...noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer ... CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on . The BIOS settings have been changed. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is working in use.
...noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer ... CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on . The BIOS settings have been changed. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is working in use.