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... Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 Creating a RAID Set...
... Devices 58 Optical Drive ...58 Flash Memory Card Reader 62 Hard Disk Drive 63 Memory (RAM 66 Cleaning the Fan Filters 68 Removing the Filters 68 Connections...69 Network Connection 69 Wireless LAN Connection 71 Windows Wireless Network Connection 73 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 75 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-10 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-16 Using Recovery Partition A-16 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-17 Creating a RAID Set...
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... degrees of this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are...
... degrees of this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. Appendix Introduces you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are...
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... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described...
... uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. Notebook PC User Manual 7 Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described...
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... to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 2 USB Port (3.0) 3 Mini DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt Port (varies by model) This 20-pin connector is used either as a Mini DisplayPort (mDP) or Thunderbolt port, depending on the model.The mDP is based on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
... to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Notebook PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. 2 USB Port (3.0) 3 Mini DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt Port (varies by model) This 20-pin connector is used either as a Mini DisplayPort (mDP) or Thunderbolt port, depending on the model.The mDP is based on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected...
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... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. IMPORTANT! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power...
... adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. This indicates that controls the POST is installed as a carrying bag. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is created by using the hot keys. If necessary, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded with the display. IMPORTANT! If you need to run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power...
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... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk...
... mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 37 Hibernate saves more power compared to remain powered. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will be periodically refreshed and power consumption is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to -Disk...
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... gglef12s the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). fn f1 "ZZf2" Iconf3 (F1)f4: Placef5 s thef6 Notef7bookf8 PC inf9 suspf10 end mode f11 f12 (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should...
... gglef12s the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). fn f1 "ZZf2" Iconf3 (F1)f4: Placef5 s thef6 Notef7bookf8 PC inf9 suspf10 end mode f11 f12 (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on model but the functions should...
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...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching 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. f5...
...): Increases the speaker volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). 40 Notebook PC User Manual This allows switching 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. f5...
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... before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT! MMC / SD MS IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
... before removing the flash memory card. 62 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! IMPORTANT! MMC / SD MS IMPORTANT! Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may occur. Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card or else data loss may change without warning. To prevent data loss, use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth...
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...-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is necessary even if your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Some of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware...
...-configured in good working order. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 A recovery disc is necessary even if your dealer for all drivers, utilities and software for web sites to its customers the choice of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Some of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is in order to enable hardware...
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... like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
... like to enter and configure the BIOS settings. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. Password...
... INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set the system boot order. On the Security screen, click Set Master Password, type in with Administrator privilege. • You have Administrator rights. You will have to set . • The HDD Password can only be asked for when entering Setup. Password...
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... the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled.
... the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled.
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... the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. Hardware Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual If...
... the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. D. If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. C. Hardware Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual If...
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... Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright...
... Technol Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. ASUS Tek. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Copyright...
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... hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS...
... hard disk drive before performing system recovery with two partitions. Notebook PC User Manual A-17 Recover Windows to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Lock the secondary hard disk drive: For models installed two hard disk drives, you have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security [Enabled] NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS...
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... drive and click Start to Lock. Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Press [F10] to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to save the configuration and exit. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Aptio Setup Utility...
... drive and click Start to Lock. Select SATA 2nd HDD Interface and set it to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Press [F10] to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to save the configuration and exit. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the previous section to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
... to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the previous section to restore the image. 4. Restart the Notebook PC and press [Esc] on selected models. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6. Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed...
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... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Notebook PC User Manual The new drive must enable the RAID function in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Device Options Settings Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] Performance Tuning SATA Configuration Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Go to a second drive. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS...
... disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Notebook PC User Manual The new drive must enable the RAID function in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Device Options Settings Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] Performance Tuning SATA Configuration Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Go to a second drive. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS...
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... Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS 5WS35KCY 1 WDC WD7500BPKT-8 WD-WXK1A8154499 Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 698.6GB Non-RAID Disk 698.6GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. Creating the RAID volume 1. Turn on your screen. Create RAID Volume 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 During POST, press + to display the utility main menu...
... Devices: ID Device Model Serial # 0 ST9750420AS 5WS35KCY 1 WDC WD7500BPKT-8 WD-WXK1A8154499 Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 698.6GB Non-RAID Disk 698.6GB Non-RAID Disk [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to Non-RAID 4. Creating the RAID volume 1. Turn on your screen. Create RAID Volume 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 During POST, press + to display the utility main menu...
