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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CM6870 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 ........................................................................................... 53 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ...................................................... 60 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 symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) In stalla tion Guide Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
ASUS CM6870 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Front panel 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 USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6870 13 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Rear panel Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . RA TING : 1 15V ac/220-230V ac, 7A/4A, 60/50Hz. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer .
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 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Lin.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6870 15 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Expansion slot bracket.
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 CM6870 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 CM6870 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 o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn on the power switch. 2. T urn your monitor ON.
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 CM6870 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 ® 8 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 CM6870 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. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 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 CM6870 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 ® 8 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 CM6870 27 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Charm bar The Charm 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 ® 8 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 Charm 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 CM6870 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 ® 8 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 CM6870 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 ® 8 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 CM6870 33 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 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 CM6870 35 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers.
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.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6870 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 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H 3. T urn 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 CM6870 39 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately .
40 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 ASUS CM6870 41 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.
42 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 CM6870 43 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 . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
44 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 CM6870 45 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
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 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 panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN.
E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ASUS CM6870 47 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.
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 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 CM6870 49 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. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.
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 Wi-Fi 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 CM6870 51 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen.
52 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 CM6870 53 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 . This utility is pre-installed on some models.
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 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 CM6870 55 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. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
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 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 CM6870 57 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.
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 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 CM6870 59 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.
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 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 CM6870 61 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. 3. From the Monitor menu, select Clean Level and press <Enter> to display its conguration options.
62 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 CM6870 63 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 . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish .
64 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 CM6870 65 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.
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 ? 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 CM6870 67 E N GL I S H E N GL I S H ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV . Adjust the screen resolution to t your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1.
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 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 CM6870 69 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. If not, try another LAN cable.
70 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 CM6870 71 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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