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... 16 Turning your computer ON/OFF 19 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 21 Using Windows® 7 desktop 22 Managing your files and folders 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter...USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 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...
... 16 Turning your computer ON/OFF 19 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 21 Using Windows® 7 desktop 22 Managing your files and folders 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter...USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 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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... set to the correct voltage in fire. If 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 getting overheated. ...throw the battery in your retailer. English Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the...
... set to the correct voltage in fire. If 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 getting overheated. ...throw the battery in your retailer. English Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the...
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English Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC C Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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.
English Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC C Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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.
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... casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. The ASUS Essentio Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing...
... casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. The ASUS Essentio Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing...
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... to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button Power button Power button ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES OPTICAL DRIVE CM6731 CM6331 4. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. CM6431 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19 Click on /off your...
... to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button Power button Power button ASUS ESSENTIO SERIES OPTICAL DRIVE CM6731 CM6331 4. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. CM6431 ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19 Click on /off your...
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.... Select Getting Started. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
.... Select Getting Started. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
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...NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. DVI HDMI Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29 The USB ports allow you to your computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage... devices such as storage devices. Click from your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides 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.
...NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. DVI HDMI Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29 The USB ports allow you to your computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage... devices such as storage devices. Click from your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides 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.
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LINE OUT English Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
LINE OUT English Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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... monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33 To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output...
... monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33 To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output...
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... Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your computer. 4. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. English 3. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6.
... Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your computer. 4. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. English 3. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6.
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ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ ... 90º angle when you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. •... hips to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. English Chapter ...
ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ ... 90º angle when you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. •... hips to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. English Chapter ...
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...Click the Close button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 51 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the Main menu icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window,...'s contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the AI Manager either 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 the...
...Click the Close button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 51 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the Main menu icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window,...'s contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the AI Manager either 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 the...
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... utilities The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. English ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is internet connection. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in cloud storage; Rightclick this...
... utilities The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. English ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is internet connection. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in cloud storage; Rightclick this...
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...used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select one of the support DVD. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. The... Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Take your data files (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the ...
...used to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Select one of the support DVD. 4. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. The... Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Take your data files (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the ...
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Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important ...your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Select OK to start to create the Recovery DVD. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 59 English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to back...
Restoring will be unusable. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important ...your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Select OK to start to create the Recovery DVD. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 59 English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to back...
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...The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan runs on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The...CPU fan has been replaced. Computer is normal. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 67 Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • ...
...The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan runs on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The...CPU fan has been replaced. Computer is normal. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 67 Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • ...