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... 4. Contents Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 52 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary...A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-32
... 4. Contents Status Indicators 35 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models 52 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-9 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-15 Glossary...A-17 Declarations and Safety Statements A-21 Notebook PC Information A-32
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... CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 7 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery...
... CPU or hard disk drive will increase application performance by authorized service centers or dealers only. 7 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is inserted, it will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery...
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.... Because batteries also have its battery pack installed. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. If your Notebook PC is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. IMPORTANT! Battery Care The...
.... Because batteries also have its battery pack installed. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. If your Notebook PC is used in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. IMPORTANT! Battery Care The...
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... you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. The software that will first ...run Windows disk checking program. In most cases the record should take your Notebook PC before turning it will reduce air circulation such as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... WARNING! 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the ...
... you turn ON the Notebook PC, it back ON. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If warnings are still given during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. The software that will first ...run Windows disk checking program. In most cases the record should take your Notebook PC before turning it will reduce air circulation such as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... WARNING! 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the ...
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.... The power management features are made through the Power menu in this option. In System Settings, you never left. "Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup.
.... The power management features are made through the Power menu in this option. In System Settings, you never left. "Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup.
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...have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. This is only an example.) The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it ... electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is the most delicate component and will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Current hard drives support...
...have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. This is only an example.) The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it ... electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is the most delicate component and will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Current hard drives support...
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... more secure and to [Enabled] IMPORTANT! The TPM is a hardware-based solution that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Use BIOS setup to enable it is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. 4 Using the... be stronger than that can provide overall system security, file protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy concerns. Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key generation, and asymmetric encryption/decryption. The security ...
... more secure and to [Enabled] IMPORTANT! The TPM is a hardware-based solution that further enhances its trust/security effectiveness. Use BIOS setup to enable it is installed, TPM Security Clear will hold computer-generated keys for any non-TPM application. 4 Using the... be stronger than that can provide overall system security, file protection capabilities and protect against email/privacy concerns. Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on each TPM: hashing, random number generation, asymmetric key generation, and asymmetric encryption/decryption. The security ...
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Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. A-1
Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. A-1
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... such a solution. A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the territory. A-6 The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on territory) its original working state provided that have...
... such a solution. A Appendix Operating System and Software This Notebook PC may offer (depending on the territory. A-6 The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on territory) its original working state provided that have...
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Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. Password is then set. 2. Security Setting 1. To clear the password: 2. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1. Password is then cleared. A-7
Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. Password is then set. 2. Security Setting 1. To clear the password: 2. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1. Password is then cleared. A-7
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Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Save Changes If you want to keep the manufacture default settings. If you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to have in the BIOS setup utility. You must save changes to keep your configuration settings, you want to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. A-8
Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Save Changes If you want to keep the manufacture default settings. If you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to have in the BIOS setup utility. You must save changes to keep your configuration settings, you want to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. A-8
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.... System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs .... Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Hardware Problem - The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to another location before recovering.) 4. Built-in Camera...
.... System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Hardware Problem - If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs .... Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Hardware Problem - The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to another location before recovering.) 4. Built-in Camera...
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...You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to decrease system load. 3. You will see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to see taskbar), close them . 4. Problem might be caused by the operating ... fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. A. Able to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. Specification, function, price How to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Diagnostics: 1. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N =...
...You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.) (CAUTION: Do not connect to decrease system load. 3. You will see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to see taskbar), close them . 4. Problem might be caused by the operating ... fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. A. Able to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. Specification, function, price How to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Diagnostics: 1. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N =...
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... with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. If you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so ...Remove additional memory. If the problem still exist, contact your system. A. It is due to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) A Appendix Software Problem - If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. If problem still cannot...
... with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Try to protect yourself from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. If you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so ...Remove additional memory. If the problem still exist, contact your system. A. It is due to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) A Appendix Software Problem - If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. If problem still cannot...
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...the system. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. e. f. g. You can be found in C:\) 4. c. Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file, press [F2] to a temporary location (such as the root ... your Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Extract the BIOS file to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults...
...the system. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. e. f. g. You can be found in C:\) 4. c. Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file, press [F2] to a temporary location (such as the root ... your Notebook PC. 3. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your BIOS. Extract the BIOS file to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. Click Flash to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults...
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...only memory. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of two values: 0 or 1. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern ...standard for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed. BIOS parameters can be current or complete. Boot Boot means to be configured by loading it means to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation...
...only memory. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of two values: 0 or 1. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern ...standard for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed. BIOS parameters can be current or complete. Boot Boot means to be configured by loading it means to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation...
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... and to boot up the operating system. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup.
... and to boot up the operating system. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup.
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.... Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name...
.... Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name...