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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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... electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock ...battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an ...
... electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock ...battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an ...
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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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... the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! 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 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC...
... the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! 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 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC...
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... may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. 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. Click from your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. ... Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
... may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. 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. Click from your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. ... Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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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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...additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6870 31 Turn off your computer. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect ...the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays When...
...additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6870 31 Turn off your computer. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect ...the monitors. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays When...
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... to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your eye level...
... to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your eye level...
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...to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). System DVD Backup: This feature allows...Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [...
...to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). System DVD Backup: This feature allows...Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [...
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...Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the...overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery.
...Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the...overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery.
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... to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CM6870 69 Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the...
... to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CM6870 69 Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the...