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...Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 90 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 90 BIOS...90 Accessing BIOS...90 BIOS Settings...91 Troubleshoot...101 Refresh your PC...101 Reset your PC...102 Advanced options...103 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs...107 Software FAQs...110 Appendices Overview...114 Network...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 120 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 121 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 121 UL Safety Notices...123 Power Safety Requirement 124 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
... manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
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...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
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... Windows® 8. Keyboard as numeric keypad These set of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as biometric authentication for logging on to the Keyboard as numeric keypad section in fingerprint sensor captures your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... Windows® 8. Keyboard as numeric keypad These set of keys toggles between their actual key functions and as biometric authentication for logging on to the Keyboard as numeric keypad section in fingerprint sensor captures your Notebook PC's system and other multimedia functions. Fingerprint sensor This built-in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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... port This port allows you to quick-charge mobile devices. Right Side USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. The icon indicates this port's USB Charger+ feature which allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual...
... port This port allows you to quick-charge mobile devices. Right Side USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. The icon indicates this port's USB Charger+ feature which allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. LAN port Insert the network cable into this manual...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... the Start screen. If you opened. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key...
... the Start screen. If you opened. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS App Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key...
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... the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear...
... the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear...
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... E-Manual From the taskbar on your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can continue quick-charging devices using your Notebook PC can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode or turned off. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on power adapter mode. WARNING: If your Desktop, click . 2. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook...
... E-Manual From the taskbar on your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you can continue quick-charging devices using your Notebook PC can set a quick-charge limit so you to quick-charge devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode or turned off. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on power adapter mode. WARNING: If your Desktop, click . 2. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook...
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... Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. O.S. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set TPM Support to backup your Notebook PC then press during POST. Configuration Security Device Support...
... Support TPM Active Status: TPM Owner Status: Disabled Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. O.S. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > Trusted Computing. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set TPM Support to backup your Notebook PC then press during POST. Configuration Security Device Support...
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... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows...
... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows...
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... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
... and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
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... Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set...
... Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set...
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... Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen...
... Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save...
... Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save...
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... the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup...
... the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup...
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... to resetting your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities...
... to resetting your Notebook PC. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities...
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... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system's BIOS. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light...
... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system's BIOS. 4. My battery LED indicator does not light...
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... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. What should I ", and "O" keys on your touchpad while you type on moving. You can also disable your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. You can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working...
... Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. What should I ", and "O" keys on your touchpad while you type on moving. You can also disable your Notebook PC. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. You can I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working...