Asus CM6870 user manual Welcome, Getting to know your computer, Front panel

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC!

The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing.

Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.

Getting to know your computer

Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7589 Third Edition August Contents Asus AI Suite Asus Smart Cooling System optional Chapter Using the utilitiesChapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Asus contact informationFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Front panel WelcomeGetting to know your computer English Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connectorMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation LAN port LED indicationsTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output portsConnecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseWait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on English To start for the first time Starting for the first timeWindows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsWith Windows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Resizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Launching the Charm bar Charm barInside the Charm bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Other keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupTo remove a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computerConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays From the Start screen Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screenConnecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discAsus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionSharing Center Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection When done, click OKWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Asus AI Suite Using AI SuiteClick Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring EPUTool menu To launch EPUClick Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe To launch ProbeClick Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuMyLogo Changing the Bios boot logoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program English Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering your systemResetting your PC Recovering from a system image fileWhen the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Display PowerAudio System Replaced CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aComputer is too Update the Bios If you know how to reinstallAddress Asus contact information