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... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 82 Installing a Random-access Memory module 91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration... à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 113 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 114 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 114 UL Safety Notices...116 Power Safety Requirement 117 TV Notices...117 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
... 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 82 Installing a Random-access Memory module 91 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 96 Hardware FAQs...97 Software FAQs...100 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 104 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 106 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview...107 Network Compatibility Declaration... à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 113 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 114 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 114 UL Safety Notices...116 Power Safety Requirement 117 TV Notices...117 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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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. 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. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
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. 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. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your...
... cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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... are software-controlled. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Camera...
... are software-controlled. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Camera...
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... When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Lights...
... When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is plugged to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Lights...
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... replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in your Notebook PC for the removable hard disk drive (HDD), SDD (M.2 2280) and random-access memory (RAM) modules. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked...
... replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Spring battery lock The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in your Notebook PC for the removable hard disk drive (HDD), SDD (M.2 2280) and random-access memory (RAM) modules. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked...
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... your Notebook PC's battery. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery. •...
... your Notebook PC's battery. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery. •...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch 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...
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... service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - 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] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67...
... Boot Option #1. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - 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] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. 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...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. 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...
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... install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also allows 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 Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The password...
... install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to Setup and is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also allows 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 Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. The password...
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... screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Security 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Security 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... limits access to Setup and is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2.
... limits access to Setup and is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. If ONLY the user's password is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2.
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.... Start Easy 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
.... Start Easy 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
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..., and ensure all external devices and ensure you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month...
..., and ensure all external devices and ensure you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month...
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... ASUS service center for assistance. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 connected to your local ASUS service...
... ASUS service center for assistance. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 connected to your local ASUS service...
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... I turn on my screen. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing 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 local ASUS service...
... I turn on my screen. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing 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 local ASUS service...