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ASUS Desktop PC
CM6850
User Manual
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E806 Revised Edition January 013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK 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 retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9 Where to find more information ..................................................................... 9 Package contents .....................................
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Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 51 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional) ...................................................... 58 Recovering your system .............................................................................. 60 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 63 ASUS conta
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Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback 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. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authori
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 10 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and () this device must accept any interference, including interfere
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RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 1 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power o
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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
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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 yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Nero 1 burning software Installation Guide x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Warranty card x1 Antenna x (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS CM6850 Desktop PC! The ASUS CM6850 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 diff
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH H 1. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus .0 (USB .0) ports connect to USB .0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. 3. Headphone port (lime). Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 4. Power button. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5. Optical disk drive e Optical disk drive e�ect �ect
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH H 1. Power connector Power connector. . Plug the power cord to this connector. RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A. 60/50Hz. 2. Power switch. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. 3. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus .0 (USB .0) ports connect to USB .0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 4. HDMI port. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH H Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4channel � 6channel � 8channel � 2�channel 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 13. Expansion slot bracket. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing a
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH 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. 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
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH H 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. . 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
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH 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. 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. ASUS CM6850 17 E EN NG GL LIIS SH H
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ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn on the power switch. . Turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on your computer. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter . 18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH
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ENGLISH Chapter 2 ® Using Windows 8 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in ® configuring the basic settings of your Windows 8 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. . Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3. Follow the next onscreen instructions to configure the
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E EN NG GL LIIS SH 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. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place. You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps. Live tiles User account Zoom in/out button for a
