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ASUS Desktop PC CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 CM6431 CM6331 CM6731 User Manual.
2 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a re.
3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide .
4 Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 51 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ...................................................... 58 Recovering your system .
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.
6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
7 RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz).
8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
9 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symb ols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
10 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only .
ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.
12 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 1. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 2.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 13 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 6. Optical disk drive bay . Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay .
14 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Rear panel DVI HDMI 1 3 4 5 8 9 15 13 6 14 11 12 10 8 2 7 1. V oltage selector switch. V oltage selector switch. Switch to select the appropriate system input voltage. 2.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 15 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 7. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor . 8. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.
16 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 17 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card.
18 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 19 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1.
20 Chapter 1: Getting started E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 21 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 8 operating system.
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 23 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse.
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 25 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it.
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 27 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC.
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 29 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature.
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 31 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <,> Allows you to peek at the desktop. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings.
32 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 33 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 35 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 4-channel Speakers LINE OUT Connecting 6-channel Speakers LINE OUT.
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 8-channel Speakers LINE OUT.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 37 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes.
38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. Turn on your computer . 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 39 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles.
40 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 41 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray .
42 Chapter 4: Using your computer E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 43 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear pan el of your computer and the other end to your LAN.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 45 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode.
46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 47 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration.
48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 49 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T o connect to a W i-Fi network: 1. Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen.
50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet E N GL I S H E N GL I S H.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 51 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously .
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels. Launching and conguring EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 53 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components.
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 55 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r suc h as fan r otati on, C PU temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s.
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 57 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS.
58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on selected models and may be purchased separately .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 59 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H During the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to remove the dust from the internal system components.
60 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. T o reset your PC: 1.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 61 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish .
62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 63 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up.
64 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 65 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speaker is connected to an electrical source and turned on.
66 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer ’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 67 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on.
68 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H E N GL I S H System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer .
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6331, CM6431, and CM6731 69 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on.
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