Asus CM6870 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM6870User Manual

10ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide Installation Guide

ASUS CM6870 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelPower connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz.

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 15ENGLISHENGLISHActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 1

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 17ENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB po

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 19ENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.T

2Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

22Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windo

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 23ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The funct

24Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumb

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 25ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launchin

26Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 27ENGLISHENGLISHCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of s

28Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charm barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs i

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 29ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A s

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30Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 31ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>A

32Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 33Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 37ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 39ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 5

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 41Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 43ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 45Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a l

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 47ENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connecti

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next ste

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 49ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cl

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHWi-Fi connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet th

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 51ENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or f

52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 53Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 55ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 57ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pan

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 59ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, C

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on s

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 61ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse t

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its f

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 63ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create.

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be d

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 65Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 67ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

68 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 69ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

70 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6870 71ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Where