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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 place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution...
.... Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution...
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... mouse. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad...
... mouse. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad...
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... to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for at least four (4) seconds until your keyboard for numeric input. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. You can also use some of the keys...
... to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for at least four (4) seconds until your keyboard for numeric input. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. You can also use some of the keys...
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... PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of your Notebook PC, refer to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: • For more details on your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker produces low-pitched audio frequencies for fuller and richer bass sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules.
... PC games or watching movies on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of your Notebook PC, refer to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: • For more details on your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker produces low-pitched audio frequencies for fuller and richer bass sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules.
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... USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB Charger+ allows you to connect 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). USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides...
... USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB Charger+ allows you to connect 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). USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides...
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... to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The...
... to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The...
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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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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.
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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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.
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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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off 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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... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings...
... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to most conditions of the Notebook PC's architecture. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings...
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...Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
...Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
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2. 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
2. 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 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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... enter Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of 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 have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is a power...
... enter Setup. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set up the administrator and user password of 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 have Administrator rights. If ONLY the user's password is a power...
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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. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit...
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...-type 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
...-type 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
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... data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
... data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
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... doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 center for...
... doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 center for...