Asus CM6850 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM6850User Manual

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ASUS CM6850 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panel220193616171815541411108 971231131. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal S

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 13ENGLISHENGLISH1. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH13. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when in

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 15ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the ex

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

2Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 23ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 25ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 27To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 35Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 37ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models.

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 39ENGLISHENGLISHASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboardKeys Description1.Plays or pauses playback in a media player.2.Stops playb

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

40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe special function keys only work on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. ASU

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 41ENGLISHENGLISHHot keys Description1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.2. Decreases the system volume.3. Increases the s

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH`1234 5678910 111213• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 43Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 45ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication ar

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 47ENGLISHENGLISH5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 49Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili

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

50 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 51ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects

52 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the change

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 53ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU tem

54 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the A

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 55ENGLISHENGLISHAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon t

56 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAI DiskAI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE his

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 57ENGLISHENGLISHTo add an application:1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click

58 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 59ENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s

6RF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitte

60 Chapter 26: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 61Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 63ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 65ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6850 67ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem 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

7Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

8Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D

9ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Installation GuidePower cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional)Installation Guide x1