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Question posted by lameliar1991 on January 24th, 2020

Can Asus X401u 's Cpu Be Upgraded

I just found out that my processor is i3 2nd generation equivalent (if I am not mistaken). I wanted to see if a cpu upgrade is possible for my laptop. Also if not possible can it still run autocad smoothly? And what version?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on January 24th, 2020 9:03 PM
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Here is a video guide on how to upgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGdN1Fii47M&vl=en

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4

... Notice A-38 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem A-39 European Union Eco-label A-41 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .A-42 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-42 Copyright Information A-43 Limitation of Liability A-44 Service and Support A-44 4 Notebook PC User Manual
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22

...Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software...Power-On-Self-Test) process. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC. 4 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory....
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39

... Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. STR is depleted. Notebook PC User Manual 39 removing both the power adapter and battery...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45

... when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. • The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. • The system...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63

...installed. IMPORTANT! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Memory (RAM) Additional... memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for your ...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64

...The software default is to use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is only supported on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-..., with "duplex" enabled. Connections The built-in network cannot be installed as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed later as an expansion card.
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86

... using the Notebook PC with the AC adaptor to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Do NOT remove the battery pack while using the following website: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us 2. Able to the latest version and try again. 4. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to prevent over-charging so it...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87

...replacement. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature... high? 1. Battery problem; Mechanical Problem - If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Symptom...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88

... error" message. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to the latest version with white text appears after purchase, power OFF, remove the additional memory..., and power ON to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. CAUTION...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91

... system, drivers, and utilities installed on Disk_0. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to keep other partitions, and to create a new system partition as network settings). About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92

... the recovery DVD. IMPORTANT! Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to entire HD with two partitions. Using...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113

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User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114

...Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for... materials. We believe in different regions. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in providing solutions for protecting our environment. Please refer...
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 115

...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING ... OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
User's Manual for English Edition - Page 120

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