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... Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 41 Connecting microphone and speakers 43 Connecting multiple external displays 47 Connecting an HDTV 50 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Using the optical drive 56 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 59 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 61 Wireless connection...
... Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 41 Connecting microphone and speakers 43 Connecting multiple external displays 47 Connecting an HDTV 50 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Using the optical drive 56 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 59 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 61 Wireless connection...
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These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due 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 others. 11. ��L�A�N�...
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due 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 others. 11. ��L�A�N�...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. This port is...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16. ��V�G��A�p��o�rt�. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. This port is...
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... Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. CM6330/CM6730/M11AA DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 21 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card...
... Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. CM6330/CM6730/M11AA DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 21 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card...
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..., connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to enlarge your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
..., connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to enlarge your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
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... power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is on, the keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? The arrow keys on . When the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad are used to turn...
... power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Check if the Power Supply Unit is on, the keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? The arrow keys on . When the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad are used to turn...
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... computer's system sounds are working properly. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as .. Right-click , then click Eject from the Start screen. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a L�...
... computer's system sounds are working properly. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the menu. The DVD drive eject button is displayed as .. Right-click , then click Eject from the Start screen. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a L�...
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... Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not turned on your computer. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 86 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . • Ensure that your computer is turned on your computer's power voltage switch to another...
... Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not turned on your computer. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 86 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . • Ensure that your computer is turned on your computer's power voltage switch to another...
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LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to the wrong port. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Driver problems Action • Refer to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. Contact your...
LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to the wrong port. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Driver problems Action • Refer to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. Contact your...
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... your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Move your computer. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 88 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough...
... your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Move your computer. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 88 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough...
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... fan slows down after turning on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Update the BIOS to your computer is booting up. Action It 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. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center...
... fan slows down after turning on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Update the BIOS to your computer is booting up. Action It 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. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center...
CM6830 Users Manual English
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... 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting microphone and speakers 32 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Using the keyboard (on selected models only...
... 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting microphone and speakers 32 Connecting multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Using the keyboard (on selected models only...
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... display output ports on selected models only). Air vents. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. Always provide proper ventilation for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. ENGLISH 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 - This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. LAN port LED...
... display output ports on selected models only). Air vents. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. Always provide proper ventilation for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. ENGLISH 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 - This optional WLAN card allows your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started This port allows Gigabit connection to a wireless network. LAN port LED...
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Plug the monitor to a power source. ASUS CM6830 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. 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 display ...
Plug the monitor to a power source. ASUS CM6830 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. 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 display ...
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... computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6830 35 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. 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. Turn off your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your...
... computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CM6830 35 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. 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. Turn off your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your...
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... side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? To change the screen resolution: 1. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond...
... side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? To change the screen resolution: 1. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond...
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... ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on your computer. Ensure that your computer is turned on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. 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 the correct VGA port on (Black screen...
... ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on your computer. Ensure that your computer is turned on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. 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 the correct VGA port on (Black screen...
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... does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6830 69 LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. If it still does not work . Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect...
... does not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6830 69 LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Try using another LAN cable. If it still does not work . Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect...
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... installed. Incompatible softwares are running. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 70 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory...
... installed. Incompatible softwares are running. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 70 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory...
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.... Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is powering on the computer. The system temperature is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is too high. ASUS CM6830 71 Update...
.... Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is powering on the computer. The system temperature is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is too high. ASUS CM6830 71 Update...