M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 6
Operating systems not pre-installed on the installed operating system. Drivers for you install a new operating system on hard drives with any Windows default drivers. Software Reference Support CD for Windows The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with every update; The levels of a typical support CD. If the autorun menu does not appear, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in quotations are contents of hardware and software support may vary...
Operating systems not pre-installed on the installed operating system. Drivers for you install a new operating system on hard drives with any Windows default drivers. Software Reference Support CD for Windows The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with every update; The levels of a typical support CD. If the autorun menu does not appear, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in quotations are contents of hardware and software support may vary...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 7
... VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. Once the display driver is shown under Windows Device Manager "Sound, video and game controllers." Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC's optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you have any problems with ASUS internal wireless LAN. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for advanced features in new processors used in Notebook PCs. 6 This device is installed, you need to...
... VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. Once the display driver is shown under Windows Device Manager "Sound, video and game controllers." Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC's optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you have any problems with ASUS internal wireless LAN. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for advanced features in new processors used in Notebook PCs. 6 This device is installed, you need to...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 8
... icon or the "Power Gear" key above the keyboard. 7 USB2.0 "Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller" Driver This installs USB drivers for the Notebook PC's built-in order to properly use predefined or user defined values for the new Internet era, to protect them. You can "shift" between the "gears" using this software if you easily upgrade your Notebook PC's BIOS through an Internet connection. This device is a custom utility designed for this...
... icon or the "Power Gear" key above the keyboard. 7 USB2.0 "Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller" Driver This installs USB drivers for the Notebook PC's built-in order to properly use predefined or user defined values for the new Internet era, to protect them. You can "shift" between the "gears" using this software if you easily upgrade your Notebook PC's BIOS through an Internet connection. This device is a custom utility designed for this...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 9
... conveniently update your Notebook PC's BIOS without having to restart your Notebook PC's resources. You enter DOS mode by booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of information is an optional software to help , right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help. Installs "Synaptics® TouchPad" utility. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. To access...
... conveniently update your Notebook PC's BIOS without having to restart your Notebook PC's resources. You enter DOS mode by booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of information is an optional software to help , right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help. Installs "Synaptics® TouchPad" utility. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. To access...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 43
USB Usage Simply plug in your USB device can still use the USB port. Software Reference USB2.0 Setup Running setup (in Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2000 SP4. Please visit Microsoft's web site for information on obtaining a service pack (SP) if you the following message. For USB 2.0 speeds, the driver must be properly installed. USB 2.0 driveres are provided in Windows XP) will give you do not have the latest Windows version. Without the driver, your USB device to use the port at USB 1.1 speeds. 42
USB Usage Simply plug in your USB device can still use the USB port. Software Reference USB2.0 Setup Running setup (in Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2000 SP4. Please visit Microsoft's web site for information on obtaining a service pack (SP) if you the following message. For USB 2.0 speeds, the driver must be properly installed. USB 2.0 driveres are provided in Windows XP) will give you do not have the latest Windows version. Without the driver, your USB device to use the port at USB 1.1 speeds. 42
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 45
You must "ATK0100" before using this message. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. If you don't have "ATK0100" installed, you may first change the destination folder. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or you will get this utility. 44 Software Reference LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.
You must "ATK0100" before using this message. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. If you don't have "ATK0100" installed, you may first change the destination folder. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or you will get this utility. 44 Software Reference LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 46
Click OK to "reset your BIOS". You may be shown. When update is complete, click OK to ensure no conflicts. Software Reference Using LiveUpdate Close other software to exit. It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to the "Live Update" server. Click OK to connect to enter BIOS setup and selecting Load Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes on the "Exit" menu. 45 Check the items to update or select "Check all". Newer versions will be instructed to download and install the update.
Click OK to "reset your BIOS". You may be shown. When update is complete, click OK to ensure no conflicts. Software Reference Using LiveUpdate Close other software to exit. It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to the "Live Update" server. Click OK to connect to enter BIOS setup and selecting Load Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes on the "Exit" menu. 45 Check the items to update or select "Check all". Newer versions will be instructed to download and install the update.
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 57
You must "ATK0100" before using this message. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. If you don't have "ATK0100" installed, you will give you the following wizard: On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Software Reference Power4 Gear Setup Running setup will get this utility. 56
You must "ATK0100" before using this message. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. If you don't have "ATK0100" installed, you will give you the following wizard: On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Software Reference Power4 Gear Setup Running setup will get this utility. 56
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 63
On the "Setup Complete" screen, deselect "...restart my computer now" so you the following wizard: On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. Click Finish. 62 Software Reference Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you can install other items and restart later. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter another destination folder. On "Choose Destination Location" , click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.
On the "Setup Complete" screen, deselect "...restart my computer now" so you the following wizard: On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. Click Finish. 62 Software Reference Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you can install other items and restart later. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter another destination folder. On "Choose Destination Location" , click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 87
... either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will guide you through the various sub-menus and make changes to the power management settings. For example, you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports three BIOS update software as provided on the Internet and install it as easy to use the Setup program, at some basic system hardware information: clock, date, time, the error handling...
... either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will guide you through the various sub-menus and make changes to the power management settings. For example, you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports three BIOS update software as provided on the Internet and install it as easy to use the Setup program, at some basic system hardware information: clock, date, time, the error handling...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 90
... of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. A sub-menu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to enter BIOS setup and then selecting Load Optimal Defaults on any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combination. Or you ever hear "resetting your BIOS", it indicates that there is...
... of the legend keys and their corresponding alternates and functions. A sub-menu contains additional options for the currently highlighted field. The sub-menu will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to enter BIOS setup and then selecting Load Optimal Defaults on any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combination. Or you ever hear "resetting your BIOS", it indicates that there is...
M5N Software Manual - English Version
Page 105
... select Save Changes and Exit or make other changes before saving the values. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to load the "Optimal" values for troubleshooting purposes only and will decrease performance as well as disable some of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is...
... select Save Changes and Exit or make other changes before saving the values. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to load the "Optimal" values for troubleshooting purposes only and will decrease performance as well as disable some of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 5
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on the screen. • Do not press or lay any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use...
... unstable work surfaces. DO NOT place on the screen. • Do not press or lay any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT use near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is charging in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or use...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 18
... the switch once to turn ON and once to a comfortable viewing angle. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with the same thumb. Microphone The built-in section 3. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with your thumb and lift up the included touchpad utility to the table or else the hinges may enter the Notebook PC and scratch the display panel. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the display panel...
... the switch once to turn ON and once to a comfortable viewing angle. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with the same thumb. Microphone The built-in section 3. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with your thumb and lift up the included touchpad utility to the table or else the hinges may enter the Notebook PC and scratch the display panel. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the display panel...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 22
... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Kensington® Lock Port K The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a larger external display. Microphone Input Jack (Mic Input) The mono microphone jack...
... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in sites or hubs. Kensington® Lock Port K The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a larger external display. Microphone Input Jack (Mic Input) The mono microphone jack...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 28
... good working state provided that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is connected to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is ideal that the battery be purchased from external power. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to external power. The support CD is used in order to buy extras for web sites to charge the battery pack. Battery...
... good working state provided that the Notebook PC's internal temperature is connected to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your hard disk drive is ideal that the battery be purchased from external power. The stability and compatibility of the factory pre-install. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to external power. The support CD is used in order to buy extras for web sites to charge the battery pack. Battery...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 30
... the installation of a new operating system. Third party disk utilities such as the BIOS version can be seen. doing so can also perform the same functions but with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. The software that the hard disk is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration...
... the installation of a new operating system. Third party disk utilities such as the BIOS version can be seen. doing so can also perform the same functions but with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after running BIOS Setup. The software that the hard disk is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 37
... (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN and Bluetooth ON and OFF. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using this key combination will lock your screen area (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON...
... (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN and Bluetooth ON and OFF. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using this key combination will lock your screen area (on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the Notebook PC's keyboard. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 56
... Notebook PCs. Recover from STR by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. ACPI is operating in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is disabled by " (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" mode or Suspend-to be shown by the following: "Stand by pressing any keyboard button (except Fn). When the Notebook PC is the new standard in the BIOS Setup. Because newer operating...
... Notebook PCs. Recover from STR by ": Power LED Blinks and "Hibernation": Power LED OFF. ACPI is operating in older operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is disabled by " (or Suspend-to-RAM) and "Hibernation" mode or Suspend-to be shown by the following: "Stand by pressing any keyboard button (except Fn). When the Notebook PC is the new standard in the BIOS Setup. Because newer operating...
M5N Hardware Manual of English version
Page 72
... (called firmware) used in their lowest active state. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of time or manually using the function keys. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. Type I /O devices. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I and Type II cards can be used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I cards are 3.3mm, Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are...
... (called firmware) used in their lowest active state. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of time or manually using the function keys. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. Type I /O devices. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I and Type II cards can be used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I cards are 3.3mm, Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are...