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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 5:...
...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 5:...
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... and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 the correct voltage in your power supply is... any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
... and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 the correct voltage in your power supply is... any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
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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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... 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty...
... 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty...
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... device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM6870 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to the USB 3.0 ports. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the... device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. Click from 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.
... device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM6870 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to the USB 3.0 ports. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the... device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. Click from 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.
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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 28 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. 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 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter... the power cords to the monitors. To set up your computer section in your computer. 2. 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...
You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter... the power cords to the monitors. To set up your computer section in your computer. 2. 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...
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...so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are at the... front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while 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...
...so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are at the... front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while 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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...updated drivers and utilities. Press to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to a network drive and make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. ASUS CM6870 61 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the ...to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you to the factory default settings. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. DO NOT...
...updated drivers and utilities. Press to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to a network drive and make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. ASUS CM6870 61 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the ...to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you to the factory default settings. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. DO NOT...
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...to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restoring will be powered ON. 2. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on ... hard disk drive before performing system recovery on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Restart the...
...to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restoring will be powered ON. 2. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on ... hard disk drive before performing system recovery on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to be unusable. Restart the...
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Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. If the problem still ... the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. There is too high. ASUS CM6870 69 The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Old BIOS version...
Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. If the problem still ... the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. There is too high. ASUS CM6870 69 The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Old BIOS version...