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..., and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio Desktop PC! English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 12 3 5 6 ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES 7 OPTICAL DRIVE 4 CM6731 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in...
..., and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio Desktop PC! English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 12 3 5 6 ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES 7 OPTICAL DRIVE 4 CM6731 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in...
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...as a VGA monitor. 8. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 15 English 7. � �V�G�A��p�o�r�t�. LAN port LED indications ... the audio configuration table on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. This port is for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to a wireless network....
...as a VGA monitor. 8. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 15 English 7. � �V�G�A��p�o�r�t�. LAN port LED indications ... the audio configuration table on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 12. This port is for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with HD audio module in the 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to a wireless network....
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... on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 17 English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in...
... on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 17 English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in...
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Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. CM6431 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19 Press the power button on your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Power button Power button Power button ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES OPTICAL DRIVE CM6731 CM6331 4. Close all running applications...
Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. CM6431 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19 Press the power button on your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Power button Power button Power button ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES OPTICAL DRIVE CM6731 CM6331 4. Close all running applications...
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... password in this chapter. 6. To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 21 Wait for the first time: 1. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Turn your Country...
... password in this chapter. 6. To start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 21 Wait for the first time: 1. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Turn your Country...
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...: 1. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to Start menu. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 23 Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the taskbar, then select Unpin this list. From the taskbar, right-click an...
...: 1. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to Start menu. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 23 Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from the taskbar, then select Unpin this list. From the taskbar, right-click an...
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... right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred sorting type. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 25 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Select your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Sort by field, click to display the dropdown list...
... right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that appears, select Group by, then select your preferred sorting type. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 25 Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Select your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Sort by field, click to display the dropdown list...
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... for people who will use your computer. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 27
... for people who will use your computer. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 27
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... USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Click from your computer. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices. When the Safe to your computer. Doing so may cause...
... USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Click from your computer. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices. When the Safe to your computer. Doing so may cause...
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English LINE OUT Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 31
English LINE OUT Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 31
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... the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate...
... the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate...
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... regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35
... regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35
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While the system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on it . 4. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 37 Push the tray to open the tray. 2. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ...
While the system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on it . 4. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 37 Push the tray to open the tray. 2. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ...
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Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. English ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3. The special function keys only work on /off. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS PK1100 wired keyboard ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 39
Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. English ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3. The special function keys only work on /off. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS PK1100 wired keyboard ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 39
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... via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 41 Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the...
... via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 41 Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your DSL/cable modem. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the...
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...click OK. 4. You may need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Wait while your computer to the wireless network. 5. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 43 The connection status is established successfully. English Wireless AP DVI HDMI DVI HDMI Modem • To increase the range and... that you need to , then click Connect. 3. To connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. Wireless connection (on the ASUS WLAN Card. • The external antenna is an optional item. The wireless connection is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status.
...click OK. 4. You may need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Wait while your computer to the wireless network. 5. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 43 The connection status is established successfully. English Wireless AP DVI HDMI DVI HDMI Modem • To increase the range and... that you need to , then click Connect. 3. To connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. Wireless connection (on the ASUS WLAN Card. • The external antenna is an optional item. The wireless connection is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status.
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The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 45 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, ...when you enter the Windows® operating system. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click to select a utility Click to monitor ...
The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 45 Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, ...when you enter the Windows® operating system. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click to select a utility Click to monitor ...
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..., among others. 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 CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 47 To configure Probe II: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor...
..., among others. 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 CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 47 To configure Probe II: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor...
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...Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. When no new BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 49 The Update menu The Update menu allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Tick ...download, then click Next. To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the BIOS server. 4. Select the BIOS version that there is the image appearing on screen during the Power...
...Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage. When no new BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 49 The Update menu The Update menu allows you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Tick ...download, then click Next. To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the BIOS server. 4. Select the BIOS version that there is the image appearing on screen during the Power...