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... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
... Card Reader 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Memory (RAM 63 Connections...64 Network Connection 64 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 66 Windows Wireless Network Connection 68 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 70 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-13 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-19 Using Recovery Partition A-19 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-20 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-22 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information(on selected models A-24 Internal...
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... and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. Please accept your...
... and warnings are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual. 2. Getting Started Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. About This User's Manual You are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. Please accept your...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook...
... AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to dirty or dusty environments. Follow all servicing to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook...
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... reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
... reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in a compartment. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
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... 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
... 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 3 HDMI HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual
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... controls the POST is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 37 If you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. The software that the hard disk is turned ON. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Press [ESC] and you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
... controls the POST is created by using the BIOS Setup program. Notebook PC User Manual 37 If you will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. The software that the hard disk is turned ON. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. Press [ESC] and you need to make a diagnostic check of a new operating...
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... power to remain powered. You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this option. By doing this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep...
... power to remain powered. You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to see this option. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this option. By doing this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual Because RAM is the same as Suspend-toRAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep...
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... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual Sun...
... the Notebook PC in power management setup). Windows software settings are necessary to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a command. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 46 Notebook PC User Manual Sun...
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.... Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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. LCD/Monitor...
.... Locking the touchpad will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator 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. LCD/Monitor...
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... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can support SD/MMC as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The built-in the example below. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61...
... Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can support SD/MMC as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The built-in the example below. Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to various data storage devices. Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Notebook PC User Manual 61...
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... replacement of the support disc is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. Notebook PC User Manual...
... replacement of the support disc is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc does not include the operating system itself. Notebook PC User Manual...
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...Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device...
...Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P2: Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: USB 2.0 USB...] [USB 2.0 USB Flash] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration UEFI Boot Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables/Disables UEFI boot from disks. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - External Ports CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you would like to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings...
...Aptio Setup Utility - External Ports CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select an interface you log in with Administrator privilege. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be altered when you would like to lock and click Lock. The USB Interface Security settings...
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... or write discs. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem -
... or write discs. 1. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Update the BIOS to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. Hardware Problem -
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... User Manual A-15 visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
... User Manual A-15 visit a local service center for replacement. Battery problem; check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. IMPORTANT! Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. IMPORTANT! C. If none of the above help, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. Wireless Card How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card...
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... BIOS flashing process. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. Un-install software...
... BIOS flashing process. Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. A-16 Notebook PC User Manual Unknown Reason - If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. It is due to the latest version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with your problem. Un-install software...
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... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Connect your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults...
... Type Start Easy Flash Play POST Sound Speaker Volume Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive. 2. Software Problem - Connect your model from the ASUS website and save it in battery mode [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the Start Easy Flash function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Follow the instructions shown. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults...
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... you have problems with the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to its original working state. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. DO...
... you have problems with the recovery process. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive used to create a new system partition as network settings). Press [F9] during bootup. 2. Press [Enter] to its original working state. Take your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. DO...
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... DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual...
... DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. A-20 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...
... onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-21 WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to...
