User Manual
Page 3
...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...
User Manual
Page 7
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 peripherals. ... environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet...
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 peripherals. ... environments. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet...
User Manual
Page 9
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.
User Manual
Page 10
... 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop...
... 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop...
User Manual
Page 17
ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Close all running applications. 2. Turn your monitor ON. 3.
ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Close all running applications. 2. Turn your monitor ON. 3.
User Manual
Page 19
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 ...® taskbar, click the Start icon . 2. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu. The list of available tasks appears. 3. ASUS CM6830 19 You may pin programs that you to familiarize yourself with more details, refer to launch it. You may pin programs that you want constantly...
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 ...® taskbar, click the Start icon . 2. Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu. The list of available tasks appears. 3. ASUS CM6830 19 You may pin programs that you to familiarize yourself with more details, refer to launch it. You may pin programs that you want constantly...
User Manual
Page 26
The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device: • ... at the rear panel. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. ASUS CM6830 26 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device: • ... at the rear panel. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. ASUS CM6830 26 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
User Manual
Page 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. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27 The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27 The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
User Manual
Page 30
... to enlarge your computer Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor 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 to be the primary display has display during...
... to enlarge your computer Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor 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 to be the primary display has display during...
User Manual
Page 31
... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer. 4. ASUS CM6830 31 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this...
... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer. 4. ASUS CM6830 31 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this...
User Manual
Page 33
ASUS CM6830 33 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. •... Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your spine is necessary to prevent...
ASUS CM6830 33 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. •... Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your spine is necessary to prevent...
User Manual
Page 51
...the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. ASUS CM6830 51 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Right-click this icon ...to frequently-used applications. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to ...
...the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. ASUS CM6830 51 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Right-click this icon ...to frequently-used applications. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to ...
User Manual
Page 55
... select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. Press to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state....the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM6830 55 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn...
... select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Press during bootup. 2. Press to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state....the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM6830 55 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn...
User Manual
Page 56
...the Recovery disc, unless instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to back...as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to be...
...the Recovery disc, unless instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Select OK to restore the image. 4. Ensure to back...as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to be...
User Manual
Page 59
... by the different resolutions of the following to fit your HDTV for the discs with your HDTV. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 59 To change the screen resolution: 1.
... by the different resolutions of the following to fit your HDTV for the discs with your HDTV. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 59 To change the screen resolution: 1.
User Manual
Page 63
...high. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Restore the BIOS to your computer is booting up. ASUS CM6830 63 If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when ...The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The system temperature is normal. Possible Cause Your...
...high. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Restore the BIOS to your computer is booting up. ASUS CM6830 63 If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when ...The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The system temperature is normal. Possible Cause Your...