Asus CM6730 User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCCM6330 CM6730 CM6830CM6730CM6330CM6830User Manual

10Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Ac

ASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locat

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHFront panel17 235641. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 13ENGLISHENGLISH1523476CM67301. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) p

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH14102356897CM68301. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) po

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 15ENGLISHENGLISHRear panelDVIHDMI1345911862018719151412 161317102CM6330/CM67301. Voltage selector switc

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOF

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 17ENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-cha

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH2191835151617144131097 86113112CM6830• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 19ENGLISHENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-cha

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 startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 21ENGLISHENGLISHCM6830

22 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the onboard display output portsConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 23ENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the pr

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 25ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the

26 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 27Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a s

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 29ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your D

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 31ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customiz

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 33ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your sc

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 35ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or swi

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 37ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your sc

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 39Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides U

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

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHDO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doi

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 41ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speake

42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 2-channel SpeakersCM6830

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 43ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 45ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI por

46 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHFor some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary di

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 47ENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution set

48 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 49ENGLISHENGLISHCM6830

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

50 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 51Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maint

52 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 53ENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click E

54 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical drive123123CM6730CM6330

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 55ENGLISHENGLISHInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press th

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 57Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1.

58 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.4. Congure the necessary Inter

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 59ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 61ENGLISHENGLISH6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next steps if

62 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Passwor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 63ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet throu

64 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 65ENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from

66 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 67Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrate

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 69ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vita

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 71ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 73ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information abou

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 75ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 77ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Nex

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 79Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 81ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of y

82 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 83ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6330, CM6730, and CM6830 85ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your compu

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