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... Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook...
... Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook...
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...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network... radio .... 109 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 110 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 110 UL Safety Notices...112 Power Safety Requirement 113 TV Notices...113 REACH...113 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network... radio .... 109 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 110 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 110 UL Safety Notices...112 Power Safety Requirement 113 TV Notices...113 REACH...113 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
... 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 strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
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... audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for typing. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
... audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for typing. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
... attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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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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... then select OK. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Select Connect to finish the configuration. 12. Return to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. If needed, you just created. 13. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. 7.
... then select OK. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Select Connect to finish the configuration. 12. Return to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. If needed, you just created. 13. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. 7.
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... further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings...
... further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings...
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The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. ...
The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. ...
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...] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
...] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
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... entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot...
... entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot...
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.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 From the BIOS menu...
... USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 From the BIOS menu...
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.... Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup...
.... Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup...
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You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that...
You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that...
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.... 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up...
.... 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up...
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...: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any key to fix this? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual
...: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any key to fix this? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual