Asus CM6731 User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCCM6331, CM6431, and CM6731CM6431CM6331CM6731User 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 CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locat

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH1. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to US

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 13ENGLISHENGLISH6. Optical disk drive bay.Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in thi

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelDVIHDMI13458915136141112108271. Voltage selector switch.Voltage selector switch. S

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 15ENGLISHENGLISH7. VGA port.VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.8.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 17ENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the pr

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19ENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after settin

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 CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a s

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 23ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your D

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 25ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customiz

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 27ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your sc

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or swi

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 31ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your sc

32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides U

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersLINE OUTConnecting 6-channel SpeakersLINE OUT

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 37ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI por

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution se

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 39Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maint

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 41ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 43Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 45ENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 47ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 49ENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from

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 InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 51Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrate

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 53ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vita

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 55ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 57ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information abou

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 59ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 61ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Nex

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 63Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 65ENGLISHENGLISH?My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 67ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 69ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your compu

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

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. D