Asus Essentio CM6730 User Manual Page 1

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCM6730User 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 CM6730 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRear panelDVIHDMI1345911862018719151412161317102USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 13ENGLISHENGLISHActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 1

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 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 CM6730 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 CM6730 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

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 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Metro Style UIThe Metro Style user interface (UI) is the tile-based display used i

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 21ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The funct

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 23ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Metro Style AppsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launc

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 25ENGLISHENGLISHCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of s

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 27ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A s

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 29ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>A

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 31Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 35ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 37ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 39Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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 CM6730 41ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 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 CM6730 45ENGLISHENGLISHConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connecti

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 47ENGLISHENGLISH9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cl

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 49ENGLISHENGLISHTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Metro Metro Start

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 CM6730 51Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 53ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 55ENGLISHENGLISHThe Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor pan

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 57ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, C

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

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 59ENGLISHENGLISHDuring the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse t

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 utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its f

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 61ENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create.

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory set

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 63ENGLISHENGLISHUsing ASUS Boot SettingASUS Boot Setting is a utility that allows you to quickly enter the BIOS Setup from t

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISH4. On the conrmation message, click OK to restart your system and go to the BIOS setup program direct

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 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 CM6730 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 volta

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CM6730 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 CM6730 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. D