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..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use inside the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use . 2 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual See USB...
..., cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). Windows software settings are necessary before use inside the computer. USB supports hot-swapping of SerialATA devices originally designed for use . 2 ExpressCard Slot One 26pin Express card slot is compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 12 Notebook PC User Manual See USB...
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This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch 18 Notebook PC User Manual Front Side 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must...
This Notebook PC has a built-in order to use memory cards from devices such as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in smart card reader that can conveniently read data from and write to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch 18 Notebook PC User Manual Front Side 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must...
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... hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 19 IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems...
... hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Notebook PC's software to its original working state. Press [Enter] to first partition only. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual 19 IMPORTANT! Select a partition option and click Next. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems...
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...instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (25%) and "D" (75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
...instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Using Recovery DVD (on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (25%) and "D" (75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the Window desktop. 2. According to complete creating the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook...
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... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Your Notebook PC needs to restore...
... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Notebook PC User Manual 21 Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Your Notebook PC needs to restore...
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...Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Optical Drive (on selected models 65 Hard Disk Drive 68 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...73 Network Connection 73 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 75 Modem Connection (on selected models 77 Windows Wireless Network Connection 78 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 80 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)(on selected models 83 Enabling TPM Support 84 Clearing TPM Secured Data 84 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering...
...Flash Memory Card Reader 64 Optical Drive (on selected models 65 Hard Disk Drive 68 Memory (RAM 71 Connections...73 Network Connection 73 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 75 Modem Connection (on selected models 77 Windows Wireless Network Connection 78 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 80 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)(on selected models 83 Enabling TPM Support 84 Clearing TPM Secured Data 84 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering...
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1 Wireless Switch (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 23 See USB Port for description. 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for external storage solutions and is faster by...
1 Wireless Switch (on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 23 See USB Port for description. 4 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with previous PCMCIA cards.) 3 E-SATA E-SATA Port & USB Combo Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for external storage solutions and is faster by...
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... to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in order to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch Notebook PC User Manual 29 Front Side 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in smart card reader that can conveniently read from devices...
... to use memory cards from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual. 3 Smart Card Slot (on selected models) This Notebook PC has a built-in order to a smart card. 4 Wireless Switch Notebook PC User Manual 29 Front Side 15.6" model 1 1 2 3 2 3 14.0" model 1 1 OFF ON OFF ON 4 4 1 Status Indicators (front) 2 3 2 3 Status indicators represent various hardware/software conditions. 2 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in smart card reader that can conveniently read from devices...
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... any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in this mode. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned...
... any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in this mode. This function stores your Notebook PC is not in use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to keep (refresh) the data. Recover by turning OFF certain components. Sleep is volatile, it requires power to activate this mode.) 42 Notebook PC User Manual ACPI power management settings are turned...
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... Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions OFF ON Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
... Notebook PC in power management setup). When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Special Keyboard Functions OFF ON Colored Hot Keys (on selected models) The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) 46 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) 46 Notebook PC User Manual LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the touchpad buttons will prevent you from accidentally moving the pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work...
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... on the display. The power switch only works when the display panel is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). Notebook PC User Manual 51 ASUS Scene Switch Key Press this button to switch among 2 custom modes / 1 general mode in terms of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this key will prevent you from STD. The power saving modes control many aspects of WallPaper, Mute, Output, Disable Screen Saver and...
... on the display. The power switch only works when the display panel is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). Notebook PC User Manual 51 ASUS Scene Switch Key Press this button to switch among 2 custom modes / 1 general mode in terms of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this key will prevent you from STD. The power saving modes control many aspects of WallPaper, Mute, Output, Disable Screen Saver and...
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... may change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 65 WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is...
... may change so compatibility may occur. Notebook PC User Manual 65 WARNING! IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. To prevent data loss, use memory cards from devices such as shown in the example below.The built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to locate the Flash Memory Slot. Refer to the previous chapter to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is...
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Reset of platform is required. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced TPM Configuration TPM Support TPM State Pending TPM Operation [Enable] [Enabled] [TPM Clear] Enables or Disables TPM support. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Notebook PC User Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. will not...
Reset of platform is required. : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced TPM Configuration TPM Support TPM State Pending TPM Operation [Enable] [Enabled] [TPM Clear] Enables or Disables TPM support. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. Notebook PC User Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. will not...
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... updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the factory pre-install. The support disc...
... updates or replacement of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the support disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. Some of the factory pre-install. The support disc...
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... BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring...
... BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If not the case, try restoring...
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... card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using...
... card under the "Network Adapter" item. The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. IMPORTANT! Symptom & Solutions: A. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your data to another location before recovering. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using...
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...) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [NOrmal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
...) the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Tek. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash ASUS FancyStart POST Logo Type Play POST Sound Speaker Volume BusSpeed Setting Internal Pointing Device [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [NOrmal:133MHz] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on...
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... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual According to start creating the Recovery DVD...
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... for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...
... for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions to your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to complete the recovery process. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot...
