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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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... broken, do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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 the modem during a gas leak. ...8226; DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊...
... broken, do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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 the modem during a gas leak. ...8226; DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊...
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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 x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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 x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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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... for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you...
... for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you...
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Click on the power switch. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button 4. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
Click on the power switch. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button 4. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... this chapter. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on the Start menu. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Using the Getting Started item The...
... this chapter. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on the Start menu. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Using the Getting Started item The...
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... computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. When the Safe to... storage device to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27
... computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. When the Safe to... storage device to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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...displays. Connect the two monitors to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. ASUS CM6870 31 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. When a...primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is ...
...displays. Connect the two monitors to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. ASUS CM6870 31 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. When a...primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer. 2. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is ...
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... as a duplicate of the following to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Turn on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. This increases 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 option to open the Screen Resolution setting...
... as a duplicate of the following to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Turn on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. This increases 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 option to open the Screen Resolution setting...
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...the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 This section provides you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at or slightly above ...your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your wrists, hands, ...
...the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 This section provides you with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at or slightly above ...your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your wrists, hands, ...
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... the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the Minimize button to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CM6870 53 Place the support DVD in the main menu. Click the Utilities tab, then click...button to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to display ...
... the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the Minimize button to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CM6870 53 Place the support DVD in the main menu. Click the Utilities tab, then click...button to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to display ...
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... password protected data from here. 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 the Windows® taskbar. For models without an ...operating system, follow the steps below to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main...
... password protected data from here. 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 the Windows® taskbar. For models without an ...operating system, follow the steps below to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main...
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DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original... 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 to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The ...
DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original... 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 to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The ...
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... needs to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. DO ... system recovery on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to restore the image. 4. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
... needs to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. DO ... system recovery on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to restore the image. 4. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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... disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. Refer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ?
... disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is displayed as . Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. Refer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ?
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... 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. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on...reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Computer is working in use. The system temperature is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right...
... 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. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on...reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Computer is working in use. The system temperature is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right...