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... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
... USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as a digital television (DTV). USB allows many devices to 4.8Gbits/sec (USB 3.0), 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0), and 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1). 4 Wireless Switch Enables or disables the built-in sites or hubs. It transmits all -digital audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up...
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... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use when moving temporarily between locations. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 12 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot...
... as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in connector allows convenient use when moving temporarily between locations. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 12 Notebook PC User Manual USB supports hot...
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Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to entire HD with the recovery process. Recover Windows to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual 13 IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with two partitions. ...
Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive"C". DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC's software to entire HD with the recovery process. Recover Windows to its original working state. Notebook PC User Manual 13 IMPORTANT! The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with two partitions. ...
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...Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual...
...Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to complete creating the recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the Window desktop. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. 14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your important data...
... to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to connect the power adapter to be powered ON. 2. Restoring will overwrite your partitions will be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to restore the image. 4. Notebook PC User Manual 15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to your important data...
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... Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
... Devices 53 Flash Memory Card Reader 53 Optical Drive...54 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 61 Connections...62 Network Connection 62 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 64 Antenna Connections (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-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM...
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... models and territories. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook...
... models and territories. Notes for special situations. Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. NOTE: Information for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this User's Manual: 1. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook...
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... audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping...
... audio/video interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). Notebook PC User Manual 19 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to accommodate future enhancements or requirements. 7 USB Port (3.0) (on a single cable. USB supports hot-swapping...
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... be secured using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
... be secured using shielded cables and connectors up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for description. 9 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on selected models) External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of SerialATA devices originally designed for use with this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack...
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... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter...
... display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. 28 Notebook PC User Manual In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with the display. This indicates that will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter...
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This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE...
This function stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in RAM while many components are turned OFF. By doing this, RAM does not have to be OFF in this mode. Click the Windows button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to activate this mode.) Notebook PC User Manual 35 Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE...
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... 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 power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 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...
... 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 power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on the Notebook PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Notebook PC User Manual 37 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...
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... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change...
... memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. Notebook PC User Manual 53 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other files to various data storage devices. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may change...
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If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such...
If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your retailer if you require such...
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... is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup...
... is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Password is then cleared. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. To clear the password: 1. Password is then set the password: 1. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup...
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... optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
... optical disc drive is disabled. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to read or write discs. 1. Unknown Reason - If problem still persists, try again. 3. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed...
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... be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. C.
... be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or DVD. B. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent. 2. Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. C.
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...in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS Tek. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
...in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Notebook PC. 3. Follow the instructions shown. Connect your flash disk drive. 2. Locate the latest BIOS file and start updating (flashing) the BIOS. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual ASUS Tek. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Controller Switch SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [XHCI Mode] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1...
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... blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Follow...
... blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(25%) and"D"(75%). 6. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual IMPORTANT! Follow...
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... performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D�...
... performing system recovery. WARNING: DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Ensure to your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Using the Recovery D�...