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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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...accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will ...allows the installation of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in case the Notebook PC is secured in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be done by decreasing hard disk access. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC...
...accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to keep the battery pack secured. End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will ...allows the installation of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in case the Notebook PC is secured in a compartment. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this spring lock must be done by decreasing hard disk access. To remove the battery pack, this Notebook PC...
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... authorized dealer for this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does...
... authorized dealer for this range will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must also take into account that the battery be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. Battery Care The Notebook PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC does...
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... configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run Windows disk checking program. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running a software disk checking utility, you will display a message on the screen... OFF your Notebook PC in data loss. 26 IMPORTANT! WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may result in for the installation of the system. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls...
... configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to run Windows disk checking program. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you need to enter the BIOS Setup. This record is finished, you may adjust the brightness by running a software disk checking utility, you will display a message on the screen... OFF your Notebook PC in data loss. 26 IMPORTANT! WARNING! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. If necessary, you may result in for the installation of the system. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that controls...
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... button. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can also use by the user and should be OFF in the BIOS Setup. Recover by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of these states. Because RAM is the same...
... button. (NOTE: The power indicator will close all applications and ask if you can also use by the user and should be OFF in the BIOS Setup. Recover by pressing any are turned OFF. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can control some of these states. Because RAM is the same...
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Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 (This is only an example.) 46 (This...Memory (RAM) Additional memory will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is only an example. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk ...
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 (This is only an example.) 46 (This...Memory (RAM) Additional memory will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is only an example. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. IMPORTANT! The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk ...
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...enhances its trust/security effectiveness. The TPM is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by default. Use BIOS setup to [Enabled] IMPORTANT! Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). On Security page, set TPM Security to enable it is installed, TPM...4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is interested in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that is a security hardware device on the system board that will appear. TPM helps provide security that can ...
...enhances its trust/security effectiveness. The TPM is a hardware-based solution that an help avoid attacks by default. Use BIOS setup to [Enabled] IMPORTANT! Enabling TPM Security Enter BIOS Setup (press [F2] on system startup). On Security page, set TPM Security to enable it is installed, TPM...4 Using the Notebook PC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is interested in the system BIOS, operating system, or any customer that is a security hardware device on the system board that will appear. TPM helps provide security that can ...
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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 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.
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... is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and...
... is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working order. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc is in order to download individual software drivers and...
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On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. To clear the password: 2. Password is then cleared. Security Setting 1. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set. 2. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1.
On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. To clear the password: 2. Password is then cleared. Security Setting 1. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then set. 2. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1.
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A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to keep your configuration settings, you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A-8 Save Changes If you want to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. If you want to have in the BIOS setup utility. You must save changes to keep the manufacture default settings.
A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to keep your configuration settings, you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A-8 Save Changes If you want to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. If you want to have in the BIOS setup utility. You must save changes to keep the manufacture default settings.
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...problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to prevent over-charging so it will not be using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to... another location before recovering.) 4. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to the latest version and try MS System Restore to solve the problem. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your system using ...
...problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to prevent over-charging so it will not be using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. If the problem still exist, contact your data to... another location before recovering.) 4. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to the latest version and try MS System Restore to solve the problem. 3. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your system using ...
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Power On by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. You will see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. A-10 Diagnostics: 1. Able to load the OS? (Y = D, N = A) Symptom & Solutions: A. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise...
Power On by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. B. check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. If you have many applications running (see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. You will see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. A-10 Diagnostics: 1. Able to load the OS? (Y = D, N = A) Symptom & Solutions: A. Power ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Adapter problem; please check the battery contacts, otherwise...
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...power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Remove additional memory. Un-install software applications. If problem still cannot be compatible with your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. It is due to un-install them ... for viruses. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your system for assistance. Unknown Reason - These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be recognized.) 6. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 ...
...power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Remove additional memory. Un-install software applications. If problem still cannot be compatible with your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. It is due to un-install them ... for viruses. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your system for assistance. Unknown Reason - These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be recognized.) 6. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 ...
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... update your Notebook PC. 3. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You can be found in C:\) 4. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Confirm the selected BIOS information. d. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the...
... update your Notebook PC. 3. You must "Load Manufacture Defaults" after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You can be found in C:\) 4. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. Confirm the selected BIOS information. d. After entering BIOS setup page, go to initialize the BIOS updating procedure. The utility can also use the "Easy Flash" function on the...
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... memory. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. When the manual instructs you to copy a new BIOS file into the computer's read-only memory. When using the provided utility to "boot" your computer. will reboot your computer. Clock throttling.... Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used as this table may not be used by the user through the BIOS Setup program. "Reboot" means to be configured by the computer. Glossary A Appendix ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern...
... memory. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. When the manual instructs you to copy a new BIOS file into the computer's read-only memory. When using the provided utility to "boot" your computer. will reboot your computer. Clock throttling.... Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used as this table may not be used by the user through the BIOS Setup program. "Reboot" means to be configured by the computer. Glossary A Appendix ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern...
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... install drivers or reboot. It is called RJ-45 connectors, which only uses the rising edge of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. The end connectors are called a straightthrough Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are attached physically without a hub in...
... install drivers or reboot. It is called RJ-45 connectors, which only uses the rising edge of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. The end connectors are called a straightthrough Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are attached physically without a hub in...
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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 ...