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... before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CM6340 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 12 34 7 6 5 ASUS CM6340 13 Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with...
... before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CM6340 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 12 34 7 6 5 ASUS CM6340 13 Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM6340 15
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CM6340 15
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ENGLISH • If your computer. ASUS CM6340 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the USB ports on the rear panel of this user manual for details.
ENGLISH • If your computer. ASUS CM6340 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the USB ports on the rear panel of this user manual for details.
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. ASUS CM6340 19 Press the power button on your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 3. Turn your computer. Click on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. ASUS CM6340 19 Press the power button on your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 3. Turn your computer. Click on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1.
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... now start using your password, then click Next. From dropdown list, select your date and time settings. To skip this step without entering any information. ASUS CM6340 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you in this chapter. 6. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only...
... now start using your password, then click Next. From dropdown list, select your date and time settings. To skip this step without entering any information. ASUS CM6340 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you in this chapter. 6. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only...
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...® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS CM6340 23 Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or...
...® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS CM6340 23 Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or...
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... select your preferred grouping type. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. ASUS CM6340 25 From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of your data. 3. Arranging your files To arrange your files: 1. Sorting your files...
... select your preferred grouping type. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. ASUS CM6340 25 From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of your data. 3. Arranging your files To arrange your files: 1. Sorting your files...
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... either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to do . ASUS CM6340 27 Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you...
... either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to do . ASUS CM6340 27 Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you...
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Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM6340 29 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB ...
Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM6340 29 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB ...
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ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS CM6340 31
ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS CM6340 31
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... the graphics card. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM6340 33 Refer to the monitors.
... the graphics card. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM6340 33 Refer to the monitors.
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The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. ASUS CM6340 35
The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. ASUS CM6340 35
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... the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6340 37 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...
... the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6340 37 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...
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... drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ASUS CM6340 39 If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your files.
... drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ASUS CM6340 39 If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your files.
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The special function keys only work on /off. Increases the system volume. Decreases the system volume. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS PK1100 wired keyboard ASUS CM6340 41 ENGLISH ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3.
The special function keys only work on /off. Increases the system volume. Decreases the system volume. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS PK1100 wired keyboard ASUS CM6340 41 ENGLISH ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3.
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... on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. ASUS CM6340 43 Set up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. ENGLISH Chapter...
... on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. ASUS CM6340 43 Set up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. ENGLISH Chapter...
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.... • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer to a wireless network: 1. You may need to connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. ASUS CM6340 45 Click the network icon in the network security key for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items. To connect to...
.... • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer to a wireless network: 1. You may need to connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. ASUS CM6340 45 Click the network icon in the network security key for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items. To connect to...
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...launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6340 47 Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system ... may use the Recovery Partition feature to complete the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to install this chapter. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is pre-installed on some models. Click ...
...launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6340 47 Click to select a utility Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the system ... may use the Recovery Partition feature to complete the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to install this chapter. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is pre-installed on some models. Click ...
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... menu bar. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS CM6340 49 ENGLISH Launching and configuring Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
... menu bar. Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes ASUS CM6340 49 ENGLISH Launching and configuring Probe II Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
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... II main menu bar. When no new BIOS file from the BIOS server. 4. ASUS CM6340 51 To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there...8209;On Self-Tests (POST). Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Launching CPU Frequency ...
... II main menu bar. When no new BIOS file from the BIOS server. 4. ASUS CM6340 51 To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there...8209;On Self-Tests (POST). Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Launching CPU Frequency ...