Asus CM6870 user manual Asus AI Suite, Using AI Suite

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Chapter 6

Using the utilities

The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. For more details on the recovery options in Windows® 8, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter.

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. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this utility.

Using AI Suite II

AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows® notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II.

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Click to select a utility			Click to	update the	Click to show the ASUS
			motherboard BIOS		support information
	Click to monitor sensors			Click to show the		Click to	customize
	or CPU frequency			system information		the interface settings

•The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.

•The screenshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7589 Third Edition August Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Using the utilitiesTroubleshooting Asus contact information Asus AI Suite Asus Smart Cooling System optionalFederal 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 indicationsConnecting an external monitor Setting up your computerUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardConnect 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 Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing 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 connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer To remove a USB storage deviceConnecting 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 Inserting an optical disc Using the optical driveRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discAsus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a 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 To configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Asus AI Suite Using AI SuiteTool menu Launching and configuring EPUTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barAsus Update Update menuMonitor menu Launching SensorMyLogo 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 Resetting your PC Recovering your systemRecovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveWhen 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 Computer is too Update the Bios CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAddress Asus contact information