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... system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting 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 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection (on selected models...
... system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting 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 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43 Wireless connection (on selected models...
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is required to assure compliance with the limits for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following ...device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is required to assure compliance with the limits for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following ...device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part...
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...65533;e��b�a�y�. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to ��n�. This port connects to install an additional optical disk drive in this slot. 9. ���S�e�c�u...Rear panel 1 2 19 3 18 4 17 16 5 3 15 67 8 14 12 13 9 10 11 ASUS CM6830 11 ENGLISH 1. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect ...
...65533;e��b�a�y�. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this button to ��n�. This port connects to install an additional optical disk drive in this slot. 9. ���S�e�c�u...Rear panel 1 2 19 3 18 4 17 16 5 3 15 67 8 14 12 13 9 10 11 ASUS CM6830 11 ENGLISH 1. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect ...
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...;�it�c�h�. 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 - Refer 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 a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and...
...;�it�c�h�. 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 - Refer 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 a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and...
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... VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 17. ��O��p�ti�c�a�l�S��/P�D��IF��_�O�U�T��p�o��rt�. ASUS CM6830 13 The display output ports on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models...
... VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. 17. ��O��p�ti�c�a�l�S��/P�D��IF��_�O�U�T��p�o��rt�. ASUS CM6830 13 The display output ports on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models...
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Plug the monitor to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the...
Plug the monitor to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the...
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... connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CM6830 15 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a power...
... connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CM6830 15 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a power...
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... Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your language, then click Next. 3. If you in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Wait for your computer. Key in this chapter. 6. ASUS CM6830 18 Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password...
... Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your language, then click Next. 3. If you in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Wait for your computer. Key in this chapter. 6. ASUS CM6830 18 Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to set up a password...
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... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to complete the activation. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Ensure that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. ASUS CM6830...
... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to complete the activation. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Ensure that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. ASUS CM6830...
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... displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. 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 your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices...
... displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. 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 your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices...
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... users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to complete the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6830 46 Installing...
... users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to complete the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6830 46 Installing...
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... USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ASUS CM6830...
... USB storage devices or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ASUS CM6830...
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... may be powered ON. 2. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm...
... may be powered ON. 2. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Select OK to start to confirm...
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... Number Lock LED is not responding. ASUS CM6830 57 Press and hold the Power button on . Refer to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. Select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models...
... Number Lock LED is not responding. ASUS CM6830 57 Press and hold the Power button on . Refer to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manager. 2. Select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models...
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... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on the monitor video connector is broken or malfunctions. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on your system in Chapter 3 for it. If you to restore or undo changes to test if the USB storage device...
... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on the monitor video connector is broken or malfunctions. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on your system in Chapter 3 for it. If you to restore or undo changes to test if the USB storage device...
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... icon is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. ASUS CM6830 59 Refer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The picture on your HDTV. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. •...
... icon is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. ASUS CM6830 59 Refer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The picture on your HDTV. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. •...
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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 your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to ensure that...
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 your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to ensure that...
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... audio ports do not work. If one port failed, check if the port is on. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is connected to the wrong port. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not connected. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6830...
... audio ports do not work. If one port failed, check if the port is on. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is connected to the wrong port. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not connected. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6830...
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... ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for...
... ventilation for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for...
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... after turning on its default settings. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS CM6830 63 There is working in use. Action It is powering on. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed...
... after turning on its default settings. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS CM6830 63 There is working in use. Action It is powering on. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed...