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...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... 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...
...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... 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...
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... NOT throw the battery in your retailer. 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 or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other ...is set to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any...
... NOT throw the battery in your retailer. 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 or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other ...is set to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (optional) • 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. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 All these values are for purchasing the...
... Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 All these values are for purchasing the...
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Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 4. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 4. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
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.... ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch the Start menu. 2. To use the Getting Started item: 1. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch. ASUS CM6830 19 From the Windows®...
.... ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch the Start menu. 2. To use the Getting Started item: 1. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch. ASUS CM6830 19 From the Windows®...
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... pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6830 26 To remove a USB storage device: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. USB3...
... pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6830 26 To remove a USB storage device: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. USB3...
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Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you 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. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27
Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you 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. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27
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... works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your... section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop.
... works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your... section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop.
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... increases your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to remove the selected display. 6. Then click Keep Changes on... open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. ASUS CM6830 31
... increases your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to remove the selected display. 6. Then click Keep Changes on... open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. ASUS CM6830 31
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If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6830 33 This section provides you are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and... and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your thighs. 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 and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an...
If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6830 33 This section provides you are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and... and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your thighs. 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 and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an...
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... Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Follow the onscreen instructions to display the menu's contents. Click the Minimize button... the desktop. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the optical drive. ASUS CM6830 51...
... Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Follow the onscreen instructions to display the menu's contents. Click the Minimize button... the desktop. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the optical drive. ASUS CM6830 51...
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...image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. ASUS CM6830 55 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to an... authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to its original ...
...image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. ASUS CM6830 55 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to an... authorized ASUS service center if you can use later to restore the system to its original ...
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...asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to be unusable. According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to restore the image. 4. Your Desktop... important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite...
...asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to be unusable. According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to restore the image. 4. Your Desktop... important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite...
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..., click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 59 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...
..., click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 59 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...
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...Action It is too high. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. ASUS CM6830 63 The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is normal. Update the BIOS to your computer is working in use. Old BIOS... version The CPU fan has been replaced. 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 its full speed when the computer is booting up. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy...
...Action It is too high. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. ASUS CM6830 63 The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is normal. Update the BIOS to your computer is working in use. Old BIOS... version The CPU fan has been replaced. 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 its full speed when the computer is booting up. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy...