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    ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM6830 User Manual
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only
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    Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 49 ASUS AI Manager 55 Nero 9 ...58 Recovering your system 59 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 ASUS contact information 68 
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    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
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    must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This
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    on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic
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    and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
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    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
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    ENGLISH Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and
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    . ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot. Rear panel 1 2 19 3 18 4 17 16 5 3 15 67 8 14 12 13 9 10 11 ASUS CM6830 11
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    ENGLISH 1. ���P�o�w��e�r�c�o�n�n��e�c�to�r�. Plug the power cord to this connector. 2. ���P�o�w��e�r�s�w��it�c�h�. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. 3. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
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    ly��)�. The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 15. ��L�A�N� (�R�J�-�4��5�)�p��o�r�t�. This port allows Gigabit connection block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. ASUS CM6830 13
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    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 computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to the
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    of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. ASUS CM6830 15
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    ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. C Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB 2.0 ports. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the
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    button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to shut down the operating system. ASUS CM6830 17
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    time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Next. 4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next. to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter. me later. 8. Review your date and time settings. Click
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    ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows this chapter. ASUS CM6830 19
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    ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quickaccess to the program's or item's related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media
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    Windows® Explorer To launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer. to launch the Start menu. ASUS CM6830 21
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    ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. Customizing the file/folder view To
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    , or temporary files that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Restoring your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. ASUS CM6830 23
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    , and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer. Setting up a user account To set up a user account: 1.
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    ® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. ASUS CM6830 25
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    ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM6830 26
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    desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located 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
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    ENGLISH Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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    Connecting 8-channel Speakers ENGLISH ASUS CM6830 29
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    ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. To set up multiple displays: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to
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    Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2.
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    ENGLISH Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. 32
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    , and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure 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 your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6830 33
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    ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives. 1 To use the memory
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    drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS CM6830 35
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    ENGLISH Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS SK-2045 keyboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 18 2 ` 19 3 20 4 21 5 22 Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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    ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard ENGLISH Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player. Stops playback in a systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at www.razersupport.com to download the driver. ASUS CM6830 37
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    ENGLISH ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard Keys 1. Description Decreases the system volume. 1 2 3 2. Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. 3. Increases the system volume. 4. Goes to the previous track
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    ENGLISH ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. The special function keys only work on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS CM6830 39
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    ENGLISH BTC 6200C keyboard 1 234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ` Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Description Enters into sleep mode. Press any key to wake up your computer and return to the previous working status. Returns to the last page you viewed. Keys 8. 9. Goes to the next page you viewed before. 10.
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    a DSL/cable modem. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. ASUS CM6830 41
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    ENGLISH Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings
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    Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless
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    ENGLISH To connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless
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    ENGLISH 4. Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network. 5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. ASUS CM6830 45
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    support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions motherboard BIOS Click to show the system information Click to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6830 46
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    reduced since you installed EPU. • * �Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . ASUS CM6830 47
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    ENGLISH Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor
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    menu The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, li�c�k� No. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS CM6830 49
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    file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. 2. the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU,
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    support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS through the utilities in the main menu. ASUS CM6830 51
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    2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To change the password: • Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change password. AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device
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    the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. ASUS CM6830 53
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    ENGLISH Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the
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    if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using support DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM6830
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    models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered ON. 2. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and
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    ENGLISH Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and turn it on. ? I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for pad. ASUS CM6830 57
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    cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that the both monitors are powered on. • During POST, only the
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    and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. . 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. ASUS CM6830 59
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    properly connected. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power installing another PSU on your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on correct VGA port on your computer. Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the
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    to your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Try using another speaker or headphone. Try both the front and back audio ports. If one port failed, check if the port is set to multi-channel. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CM6830 61
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    running. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Incompatible operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. •  Troubleshooting
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    how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. ASUS CM6830 63
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CM6830
User Manual