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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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... Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using...
... Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Notes for safe operation. There may be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. Important information that must be differences between your Notebook PC as follows: WARNING! The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Using...
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... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been...
... drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Seek servicing if the casing has been...
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... BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory...
... BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 22 Notebook PC User Manual Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for additional memory...
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...-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
...-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single computer, with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug-in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 24 Notebook PC User Manual 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...
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... carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's architecture. If necessary, you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is turned ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Press...
... carry or cover a Notebook PC that will be correct when you may adjust the brightness by using the BIOS Setup program. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's architecture. If necessary, you will reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is turned ON. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is used to make a diagnostic check of a new operating system. Press...
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... to see this mode. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is the same as...
... to see this mode. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.) 44 Notebook PC User Manual You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to remain powered. This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Sleep is the same as...
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... Notebook PC in power management setup). The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
... Notebook PC in power management setup). The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Sun Down Icon (f5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (f6): Increases the display brightness LCD...
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... pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9) (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and...
... pointer while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). 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. Crossed-out Touchpad (f9) (on selected models) Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and...
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...-in order to various data storage devices. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
...-in order to various data storage devices. WARNING! Notebook PC User Manual 61 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...
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... BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of hardware...
... BIOS, drivers and applications to download individual software drivers and utilities. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. The choices and languages will depend on the installed operating system. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the factory pre-install. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your hard disk drive is in order to its customers the choice of hardware...
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...Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option 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. 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...
...Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option 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. 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...
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External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Intel Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. Aptio Setup Utility - Security...
External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] LocK UnLock USB Interface : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Intel Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit AMD Version 2.14.1219. The USB Interface Security settings can only be disabled. Aptio Setup Utility - Security...
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... wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the...
... wake up from the ASUS website. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. If problem still persists, try restoring your data to read or write discs. 1. Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 A. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - If not the...
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... whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. C. visit a local service center for repair. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
... whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. IMPORTANT! Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. B. C. visit a local service center for repair. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. Wireless Card How to decrease system load. 3. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or disc. Mechanical Problem - Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature...
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... ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to solve your system. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Try to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
... ASUS website. Un-install software applications. Update the BIOS to solve your system. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses. Ensure your system for viruses. 4. Try to un-install them in DOS mode. Remove additional memory. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode...
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... Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions...
... Device Wake On Lid Open ASUS USB Charger+ in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. You must Restore Defaults on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] VT-d [Enabled] SATA Configuration Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Configuration USB Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Network Stack : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-18 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the instructions...
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...Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Take your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Select the language then click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
...Notebook PC User Manual A-19 Take your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C". Select the language then click Next. 4. Select a partition option and click Next. Recover Windows to create a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Partition options: Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed...
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...updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! A-20 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD...
...updated drivers and utilities. IMPORTANT! A-20 Notebook PC User Manual This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on your hard drive and creates two new partitions "C" (40%) and "D" (60%). 6. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD...
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... bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive.
... bootup and select the optical drive (may cause recovery failure. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery DVD: 1. Restoring will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to your hard drive.