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... wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
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.... Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from...
.... Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from...
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... playing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing.
... playing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing.
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... the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your keyboard for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. This allows you to use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric...
... the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your keyboard for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is enabled. This allows you to use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric...
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... sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this E-Manual. • The M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD. Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for playing PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules...
... sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of this E-Manual. • The M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD. Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for playing PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules...
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... quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to an external display. USB 3.0 port with USB...
... quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to an external display. USB 3.0 port with USB...
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... if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on power adapter mode...
... if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on power adapter mode...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or 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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or 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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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... use the Start menu 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 PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... use the Start menu 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 PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on...
...) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens...
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... [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 Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device...
... [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 Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device...
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... when entering Setup. Security This menu 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password.
... when entering Setup. Security This menu 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password.
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...ports and devices. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...ports and devices. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. In Setup, the User...
... access to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. In Setup, the User...
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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt...
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt...
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... external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive...
... external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive...
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Why is my touchpad not working ? 4. 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 attached correctly. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 106 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can...
Why is my touchpad not working ? 4. 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 attached correctly. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 106 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can...