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...Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
... you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
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... your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as numeric keypad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard as numeric keypad These set of a regular mouse. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as numeric keypad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard as numeric keypad These set of a regular mouse. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
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...) connector and is backward compatible to quick-charge mobile devices. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the USB Charger+ section in this port to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to USB 2.0. Right Side USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up...
...) connector and is backward compatible to quick-charge mobile devices. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the USB Charger+ section in this port to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. VGA port This port allows you to USB 2.0. Right Side USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... an ASUS app. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook...
... an ASUS app. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the last app you opened. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook...
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From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for...
From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting for...
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... same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode or turned off. Right-click on your Desktop, click . 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on SKU. 1. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook PC can continue quick-charging devices using your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on power adapter mode.
... same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode or turned off. Right-click on your Desktop, click . 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on SKU. 1. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook PC can continue quick-charging devices using your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models support quick-charging even while on sleep, hibernate, or shut down mode, depending on power adapter mode.
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...)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Set TPM Support to backup your TPM security data. Configuration Security Device Support TPM State Pending operation [Enabled] [Enabled] [None] Enables or disables TPM Support. Aptio Setup Utility - Current TPM Status Information TPM Enabled Status: TPM Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Use your Notebook PC then press during POST. IMPORTANT! Reset of platform is required. Copyright...
...)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Set TPM Support to backup your TPM security data. Configuration Security Device Support TPM State Pending operation [Enabled] [Enabled] [None] Enables or disables TPM Support. Aptio Setup Utility - Current TPM Status Information TPM Enabled Status: TPM Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Use your Notebook PC then press during POST. IMPORTANT! Reset of platform is required. Copyright...
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... your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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... boot priority. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model...
... boot priority. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model...
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... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 92 Notebook...
... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 92 Notebook...
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... install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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.... On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the...
.... On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the...
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...password-enabled access to set the HDD password: 1. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive...
...password-enabled access to set the HDD password: 1. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive...
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... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 To update the BIOS: 1. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter...
... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 To update the BIOS: 1. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter...
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... key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 106 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows...
... key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 106 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows...
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... ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. 4. Contact your system's BIOS. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your speakers were set to turn up . My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock...
... ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. 4. Contact your system's BIOS. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your speakers were set to turn up . My battery LED indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock...
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... turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. 8. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 109 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings...
... turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. If yes, disable this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. 8. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 109 Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your Notebook PC. You can also disable your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings...