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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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... fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. 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 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 the electrical ...
... fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. 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 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 the electrical ...
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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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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly...
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Turn your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Turn your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring...
... that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring...
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...the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. When the Safe to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 To remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.... 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 computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB...
...the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. When the Safe to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 To remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.... 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 computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB...
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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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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. You can use the additional monitor as ... enlarge your computer. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor 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 display modes. You can use the additional monitor as ... enlarge your computer. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays.
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... monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer. 4. Do any of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display.
... monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer. 4. Do any of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display.
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... is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. This section provides you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately ...8226; Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. 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 ...
... is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. This section provides you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately ...8226; Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. 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 ...
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...AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. 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. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click... or Information tab to keep the AI Manager on the Main menu icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Minimize button to display the menu's contents. ASUS CM6870 53 Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then...
...AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. 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. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click... or Information tab to keep the AI Manager on the Main menu icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the Minimize button to display the menu's contents. ASUS CM6870 53 Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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...Drive Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from here. Right-click the mouse to your notebooks, smartphones or ... quick bar appears in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to preview files before downloading or generating...
...Drive Allows your to retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from here. Right-click the mouse to your notebooks, smartphones or ... quick bar appears in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to preview files before downloading or generating...
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... to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original working state. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. ...the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC to the factory default settings. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard ...
... to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original working state. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. ...the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC to the factory default settings. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your hard ...
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...1. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 ...Windows on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before performing system recovery on selected models)...
...1. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 ...Windows on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before performing system recovery on selected models)...
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...your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CM6870 65 ENGLISH ? The picture on the confirmation message. ? Do any of your monitor and your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If... disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is not ...
...your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CM6870 65 ENGLISH ? The picture on the confirmation message. ? Do any of your monitor and your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If... disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is not ...
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The system temperature is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. ...The fan runs on the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. ASUS CM6870 69 Computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the ...
The system temperature is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. ...The fan runs on the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. ASUS CM6870 69 Computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the ...
