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... Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting microphone and speakers 32 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 42 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
... Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting microphone and speakers 32 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 42 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection...
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... substances in a residential installation. The use of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is incorrectly replaced. If this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the...
... substances in a residential installation. The use of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is incorrectly replaced. If this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the...
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... NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to CATV System Installer - If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your power supply is provided...
... NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to CATV System Installer - If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your power supply is provided...
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...;�(e�m��p�t�y�)�. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. 10. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to install an additional optical disk drive in �k�)�. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard...
...;�(e�m��p�t�y�)�. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. 10. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to install an additional optical disk drive in �k�)�. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard...
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... port connects to the rear speakers in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for 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 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...
... port connects to the rear speakers in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for 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 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...
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...;�v�e�n�t�s�. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 19. ��P�S��...
...;�v�e�n�t�s�. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 19. ��P�S��...
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...section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS CM6850 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
...section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS CM6850 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
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.... 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 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. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using the...
.... 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 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. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. To connect an external monitor using the...
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... we developed the following two ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is off, disconnect�th�...
... we developed the following two ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is off, disconnect�th�...
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... to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6850 35 When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. 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. To set to be the primary display has display during POST.
... to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6850 35 When a graphics card is set up your computer section in your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. 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. To set to be the primary display has display during POST.
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... remove the card. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use the memory card: 1. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is being read from the AutoPlay window to open the Computer screen. Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in only one direction. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Start Screen...
... remove the card. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use the memory card: 1. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is being read from the AutoPlay window to open the Computer screen. Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in only one direction. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Start Screen...
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... configuring the settings such as CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ENGLISH The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. When you installed EPU. • * Select From the Last Reset to customize each mode • * Select From EPU Installation to show the total CO2 that provides you click the Clear button . 52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Launching and configuring...
... configuring the settings such as CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ENGLISH The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. When you installed EPU. • * Select From the Last Reset to customize each mode • * Select From EPU Installation to show the total CO2 that provides you click the Clear button . 52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Launching and configuring...
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... BIOS to your motherboard Ensure that you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that appears on screen during the POST. Click Next when the adjustment is displayed during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No. 4. Left-click the mouse...
... BIOS to your motherboard Ensure that you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that appears on screen during the POST. Click Next when the adjustment is displayed during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No. 4. Left-click the mouse...
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... the keyboard is not responding. ENGLISH Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are used to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not working. I cannot connect to input numbers only. My computer cannot be powered...
... the keyboard is not responding. ENGLISH Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are used to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not working. I cannot connect to input numbers only. My computer cannot be powered...
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... display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on the monitor video connector is bent. Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on . • During POST, only the monitor connected to check if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions. ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Change...
... display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on the monitor video connector is bent. Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on . • During POST, only the monitor connected to check if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions. ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Change...
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... the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is displayed as . The DVD drive eject button is connected to an electrical source and turned on your computer's system sounds are working properly. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the section Working with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? The...
... the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is displayed as . The DVD drive eject button is connected to an electrical source and turned on your computer's system sounds are working properly. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the section Working with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? The...
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... discrete VGA port. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another PSU on your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on the front panel to...
... discrete VGA port. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another PSU on your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on the front panel to...
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Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to the wrong port. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to a router or hub. If not, try another speaker or headphone. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems Action •...
Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to the wrong port. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to a router or hub. If not, try another speaker or headphone. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems Action •...
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... hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow...
... hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow...
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ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Action It is too high. The fan runs on its default settings. 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. ASUS CM6850 69 The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site...
ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Action It is too high. The fan runs on its default settings. 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. ASUS CM6850 69 The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site...