Asus CM6340 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM6340User Manual

10Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

11Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Ac

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ASUS CM6340 13Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 15ENGLISHENGLISH• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system.• Due to

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH14. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.15. PS/2 mouse

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 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 the power cordConnect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 19ENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your co

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 CM6340 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 23ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 25ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 27ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti

28 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 CM6340 29To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel SpeakersLINE OUTLINE OUT

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 37Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 39ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

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

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 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 CM6340 45ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 47Chapter 6Using the utilitiesClick to select a utilityClick to monitor sensors or CPU frequencyClick to update the motherbo

48 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• * Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you instal

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 49ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de

5NoticesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the c

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 51ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pan

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 53ENGLISHENGLISHASUS AI ManagerASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applica

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAI DiskAI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE hist

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 55ENGLISHENGLISHMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching f

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS WebstorageASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your noteboo

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 57ENGLISHENGLISHMySyncFolderTo store the updated les to MySyncFolder for easy access and share of all types of les without

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 59ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up ASUS Instant OnTo set up ASUS Instant On:1. Right-click the ASUS Instant On icon from Windows t

6FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementAny changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could v

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 61ENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores you

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 63Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 65ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 67ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6340 69ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

7CE Mark WarningCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC dire

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

8KC: Korea Warning StatementMacrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by metho

9Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen