ASUS CM6650 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

CM6650

User Manual

E6090

First Edition

October 2010

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Contents

Notices ...........................................................................................................v

Safety information ......................................................................................... vii

Conventions used in this guide .................................................................... viii

Where to nd more information ................................................................... viii

Package contents ..........................................................................................ix

Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1

Getting to know your computer ................................................................... 1-1

Setting up your computer ............................................................................ 1-5

Turning your computer ON/OFF ................................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time .............................................................................. 2-1

Using Windows® 7 desktop ......................................................................... 2-2

Managing your les and folders .................................................................. 2-7

Restoring your system .............................................................................. 2-10

Protecting your computer ...........................................................................2-11

Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................ 2-15

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device .............................................................. 3-1

Connecting microphone and speakers ....................................................... 3-2

Connecting multiple external displays ........................................................ 3-5

Connecting an HDTV .................................................................................. 3-7

Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC............................................. 4-1

Using the memory card reader ................................................................... 4-2

Using the optical drive ................................................................................ 4-3

Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) ........................ 4-4

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ........................................................................................ 5-1

Wireless connection (on selected models only) .......................................... 5-3

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Contents

Chapter 6 Using the Utilities

ASUS AI Suite II .......................................................................................... 6-1

ASUS AI Manager ..................................................................................... 6-10

Nero 9 ..................................................................................................... 6-15

Recovering your system ........................................................................... 6-19

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 7-1

Notices

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference; and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of

at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing

uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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.

• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.

• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC.

• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.

• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.

• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and 35˚C (95F).

• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated.

• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourselfInformation to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentsInformation to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete aTips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.

ASUS Local Technical Support

Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of

local Technical Support Engineer.

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Guide

Package contents

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1

Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software

Installation Guide x1

DVD x1

Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary

with different models.

Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6650 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM6650 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.

Front panel

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Click the number to view its corresponding description.

1. 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. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

3. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

4. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

5. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

6. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in

this bay.

7. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

8. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory

Stick Pro™ card into this slot.

9. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard

card into this slot.

10. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card

into this slot.

Rear panel

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Click the number to view its corresponding description.

1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

2. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.

3. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.

4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or

mouse.

5. 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.

6. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via

an optical S/PDIF cable.

7. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

8. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

9. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

10. 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.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

11. 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.

12. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

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

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ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

13. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and

8-channel audio conguration.

14. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel

audio conguration.

15. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

16. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

17. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer

speakers.

18. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this

optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

20. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your

computer to connect to a wireless network.

21. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

expansion card.

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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.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

2. Plug the monitor to a power source.

The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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Using the onboard display output ports

Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.

To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports:

1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer.

2. Plug the monitor to a power source.

• 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.

• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.

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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.

Connecting the power cord

Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.

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Turning your computer ON/OFF

This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.

Turning your computer ON

To turn your computer ON:

1. Turn on the power switch.

2. Turn your monitor ON.

3. Press the power button on your computer.

Power button

4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.

Turning your computer OFF

To turn your computer OFF:

1. Close all running applications.

2. Click on the Windows® desktop.

3. Click to shut down the operating system.

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Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time

When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.

To start for the rst time:

1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen

appears.

2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next.

3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Click Next.

4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name. Click Next.

5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter.

6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.

7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer.

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Using Windows® 7 desktop

Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7.

Start menu

Taskbar

Notication area

Using the Start menu

The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and

Support feature.

Launching items from the Start menu

To launch items from the Start menu:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon .

2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.

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Using the Getting Started item

The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such

as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring les to help you to familiarize yourself

with using Windows® 7.

To use the Getting Started item:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start

icon to launch the Start menu.

2. Select Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears.

3. Select the task that you want to do.

Using the taskbar

The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.

Launching a program from the taskbar

To launch a program from the taskbar:

• From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the program.

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.

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Pinning items on the jumplists

When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access

to the program’s or item’s related links.You may

pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played

media les.

To pin items to the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that

you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.

Unpinning items from the jumplist

To unpin items from the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then

select Unpin from this list.

Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar

To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon

to launch the Start menu.

2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the

Start menu or taskbar.

3. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.

You may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin this program to taskbar.

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Unpinning programs from the Start menu

To unpin programs from the Start menu:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select

Remove from this list.

Unpinning programs from the taskbar

To unpin programs from the taskbar:

1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select Unpin this program from taskbar.

Using the notication area

By default, the notication area shows these three icons:

Action Center notication

Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and

launch the Windows® Action Center.

Network connection

This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection.

Volume

Click this icon to adjust the volume.

Displaying an alert notication

To display an alert notication:

• Click the Notication icon , then click the message to open it.

For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.

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Customizing icons and notications

You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the notication area.

To customize icons and notications:

1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon .

2. Click Customize.

3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want

customize.

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Managing your les and folders

Using Windows® Explorer

Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.

Launching Windows® Explorer

To launch Windows Explorer:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer.

Breadcrumb bar

View icon

Toolbar

Navigation pane

Search bar

Preview icon

View pane

Exploring les and folders

To explore les and folders:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.

3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder.

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