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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
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... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to optional...
... getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in the Notebook PC and how to use them. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual. 2. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Appendix Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this guide, allowing you to optional...
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...servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual.... DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body...
...servicing to dirty or dusty environments. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual.... DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body...
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... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during...
... for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during...
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... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video...
... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual Supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video...
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... set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 37 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
... set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it ON. This indicates that is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. Notebook PC User Manual 37 Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. To protect the hard disk drive...
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... see this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Sleep is...
... see this option. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to activate this mode. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to Sleep. Sleep is...
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...): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
...): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Special Keyboard Functions Hot Keys The following defines the hot keys on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth...
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... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock...
... touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). 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 in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock...
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..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to various data storage devices. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card...
..., formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in order to various data storage devices. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash memory card...
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... Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software...
... Windows operating system. The stability and compatibility of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is necessary, contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. Support Software...
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... boot from disks. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Aptio Setup...
... boot from disks. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Boot Device 1. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. Aptio Setup...
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... interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User Manual A-9
... interface you set USB Interface to lock and click Lock. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you log in with Administrator privilege. USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility - External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. If you would like to [Lock], External Ports and CMOS Camera will be locked and hidden simultaneously. Notebook PC User Manual A-9
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.... 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If...
.... 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Unknown Reason - A. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If...
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... to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. The problem may...
... to another location before recovering. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. A. D. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 B. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Hardware Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. The problem may...
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... power during the BIOS flashing process. A. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to protect yourself from the ASUS website. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Un-install software...
... power during the BIOS flashing process. A. It is due to incompatible memory. 2. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your problem. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory, and power ON to protect yourself from the ASUS website. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Un-install software...
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... instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
... instructions shown. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. Software Problem - You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download...
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... recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
... recovery process. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 IMPORTANT! Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press [Enter] to entire HD. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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...DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating...
...DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to complete creating...
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... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...
... boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to your important data before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities...