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... wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
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..., or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
..., or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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... blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to record games while playing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard...
... blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to record games while playing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard...
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... least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Power button Press the power button to the Using the numeric keypad section in your Notebook PC shuts down. You can also use some of the keys on or off. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. This allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from...
... least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. Power button Press the power button to the Using the numeric keypad section in your Notebook PC shuts down. You can also use some of the keys on or off. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. This allows you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from...
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... bass sounds suited for playing PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of your Notebook PC, refer to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: • For more details on your Notebook PC for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. WARNING! Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... bass sounds suited for playing PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of your Notebook PC, refer to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: • For more details on your Notebook PC for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. WARNING! Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... area network (LAN). 22 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to an external display. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to connect your Notebook PC to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even...
... area network (LAN). 22 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to an external display. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to connect your Notebook PC to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even...
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... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble...
... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC. • To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... Output System) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. We...
... Output System) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. We...
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... Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager...
... Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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... when entering Setup. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and user password of your 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 ↑...
... when entering Setup. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and user password of your 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 ↑...
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... USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility...
... USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Re-type 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo...
... Megatrends, Inc. Re-type 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo...
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... 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive...
... 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive...
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... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook...
... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook...
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... local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still...
... local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still...