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... from keyboard or mouse 17 Turn on your VivoMini 18 Turning your VivoMini off 19 Putting your VivoMini to sleep 19 Entering the BIOS Setup 19 Quickly enter the BIOS 20 Upgrading your VivoMini Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state ...drive 22 Upgrading memory modules 27 Appendix Safety information 32 Setting up your system 32 Care during use 32 Regulatory notices 34 ASUS contact information 40 VivoMini...
... from keyboard or mouse 17 Turn on your VivoMini 18 Turning your VivoMini off 19 Putting your VivoMini to sleep 19 Entering the BIOS Setup 19 Quickly enter the BIOS 20 Upgrading your VivoMini Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state ...drive 22 Upgrading memory modules 27 Appendix Safety information 32 Setting up your system 32 Care during use 32 Regulatory notices 34 ASUS contact information 40 VivoMini...
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...information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements your VivoMini This chapter provides you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold text Italic Indicates a menu or an item to upgrade the memory ... provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to your VivoMini's data and components. This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you with information on how to select. This message...
...information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! WARNING! Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements your VivoMini This chapter provides you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold text Italic Indicates a menu or an item to upgrade the memory ... provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to your VivoMini's data and components. This indicates sections that must be followed to keep you with information on how to select. This message...
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... specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. • **The availability and quantity of these items vary with your VivoMini package. • If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty...
... specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. • **The availability and quantity of these items vary with your VivoMini package. • If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty...
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IMPORTANT! USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up when your VivoMini is backward compatible to sleep mode. 8 VivoMini VC65 Series Power button The power button allows you access to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. You can also ...press the power button once to put your VivoMini and unplug the power cable. Before removing the top cover, turn the VivoMini on or off your VivoMini to USB 2.0. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is accessing the...
IMPORTANT! USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up when your VivoMini is backward compatible to sleep mode. 8 VivoMini VC65 Series Power button The power button allows you access to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. You can also ...press the power button once to put your VivoMini and unplug the power cable. Before removing the top cover, turn the VivoMini on or off your VivoMini to USB 2.0. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is accessing the...
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IMPORTANT! VivoMini VC65 Series 9 IMPORTANT! Right side Air vents The air vents allow air to exit your VivoMini chassis. Memory card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats. Left side Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
IMPORTANT! VivoMini VC65 Series 9 IMPORTANT! Right side Air vents The air vents allow air to exit your VivoMini chassis. Memory card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats. Left side Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
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... models these ports are USB 2.0 ports. The Kensington® security slot allows you to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor. 10 VivoMini VC65 Series Rear panel USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Top...
... models these ports are USB 2.0 ports. The Kensington® security slot allows you to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor. 10 VivoMini VC65 Series Rear panel USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Top...
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... compatible to connect devices that have serial ports such as an LCD TV or monitor to a microphone used for connection to your VivoMini to connect amplified speakers or headphones. HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as...port supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone jack This port allows you to connect your VivoMini. VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to USB...
... compatible to connect devices that have serial ports such as an LCD TV or monitor to a microphone used for connection to your VivoMini to connect amplified speakers or headphones. HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as...port supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone jack This port allows you to connect your VivoMini. VGA port This port allows you to an external display. Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to USB...
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Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. 12 VivoMini VC65 Series IMPORTANT!
Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. 12 VivoMini VC65 Series IMPORTANT!
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... Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source. Rating: 100~240V~, 50-60Hz, 1.5A 14 VivoMini VC65 Series Getting started Connect the AC power cord to your VivoMini To connect the AC power cord to the AC-IN port. IMPORTANT! • We strongly recommend that you use... only the AC power cord that came with your VivoMini. • We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your VivoMini. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your VivoMini. • To disconnect your VivoMini from the power socket. • Power adapter information:...
... Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source. Rating: 100~240V~, 50-60Hz, 1.5A 14 VivoMini VC65 Series Getting started Connect the AC power cord to your VivoMini To connect the AC power cord to the AC-IN port. IMPORTANT! • We strongly recommend that you use... only the AC power cord that came with your VivoMini. • We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your VivoMini. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your VivoMini. • To disconnect your VivoMini from the power socket. • Power adapter information:...
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To connect a display panel to your VivoMini that has the following connectors: • HDMI connector • DisplayPort connector • VGA connector • DVI connector (use with an HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA to DVI ... to DVI adapter, or VGA to the HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA port. Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort port VivoMini VC65 Series 15 Connect a display panel to your VivoMini You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoMini: Connect a display cable either to DVI adapter are each sold separately.
To connect a display panel to your VivoMini that has the following connectors: • HDMI connector • DisplayPort connector • VGA connector • DVI connector (use with an HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA to DVI ... to DVI adapter, or VGA to the HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA port. Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort port VivoMini VC65 Series 15 Connect a display panel to your VivoMini You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoMini: Connect a display cable either to DVI adapter are each sold separately.
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You can connect generally any of the USB ports of your VivoMini. To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port VivoMini VC65 Series 17 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set.
You can connect generally any of the USB ports of your VivoMini. To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port VivoMini VC65 Series 17 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set.
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Turn on your VivoMini Press the power button to turn on your VivoMini. 18 VivoMini VC65 Series
Turn on your VivoMini Press the power button to turn on your VivoMini. 18 VivoMini VC65 Series
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... . Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. VivoMini VC65 Series 19 Putting your VivoMini to sleep To put your VivoMini turns off If your VivoMini is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for system startup in the following circumstances: ...a new system component that are needed for at least four (4) seconds until your VivoMini on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the VivoMini. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
... . Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. VivoMini VC65 Series 19 Putting your VivoMini to sleep To put your VivoMini turns off If your VivoMini is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for system startup in the following circumstances: ...a new system component that are needed for at least four (4) seconds until your VivoMini on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the VivoMini. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
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Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your VivoMini. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is off, disconnect the power cord from your VivoMini's power connector. Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to turn on your PC. 20 VivoMini VC65 Series Quickly enter the BIOS To quickly enter the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to shut down your VivoMini, then press the power button again to turn your VivoMini back on, then press or during POST.
Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your VivoMini. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is off, disconnect the power cord from your VivoMini's power connector. Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to turn on your PC. 20 VivoMini VC65 Series Quickly enter the BIOS To quickly enter the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to shut down your VivoMini, then press the power button again to turn your VivoMini back on, then press or during POST.
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Remove the screw from the chassis. 4. Lift and remove the top cover (D) and set it is detached from the top cover lock latch and push the latch down (A and B), then slide the top cover towards the rear of your VivoMini then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Turn off your VivoMini (C) until it aside. 22 VivoMini VC65 Series Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing up. 3. Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive To install or upgrade the hard disk drives / solid state drives: 1.
Remove the screw from the chassis. 4. Lift and remove the top cover (D) and set it is detached from the top cover lock latch and push the latch down (A and B), then slide the top cover towards the rear of your VivoMini then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Turn off your VivoMini (C) until it aside. 22 VivoMini VC65 Series Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing up. 3. Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive To install or upgrade the hard disk drives / solid state drives: 1.
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5. VivoMini VC65 Series 23 HDD1R HDD1L 6. (optional) To upgrade your HDD/SDD, first remove the four (4) screws on the bracket, then remove the bracket. Remove four (4) screws from the HDD/SSD bracket.
5. VivoMini VC65 Series 23 HDD1R HDD1L 6. (optional) To upgrade your HDD/SDD, first remove the four (4) screws on the bracket, then remove the bracket. Remove four (4) screws from the HDD/SSD bracket.
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HDD1L HDD1R SATA LS HDD1L HDD1L PWR1, HDD1R 24 VivoMini VC65 Series HDD1R Connect Connect to HDD1L to PWR1 connector connector Connect to the HDD1L, HDD1R and PWR1 connectors in your VivoMini. Connect the cable to HDD1R connector To install a new HDD/SSD, secure the HDD/SSD to the HDD1R bracket. • The availablility of the holder may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. 8. NOTE: • Ensure to remove the holder from the bracket when installing an HDD/SDD to the bracket using four (4) screws. 7.
HDD1L HDD1R SATA LS HDD1L HDD1L PWR1, HDD1R 24 VivoMini VC65 Series HDD1R Connect Connect to HDD1L to PWR1 connector connector Connect to the HDD1L, HDD1R and PWR1 connectors in your VivoMini. Connect the cable to HDD1R connector To install a new HDD/SSD, secure the HDD/SSD to the HDD1R bracket. • The availablility of the holder may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. 8. NOTE: • Ensure to remove the holder from the bracket when installing an HDD/SDD to the bracket using four (4) screws. 7.
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HDD1L HDD1R NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully. 9. VivoMini VC65 Series 25 Connect the cable to the HDD/SSD, then align the bracket to the HDD/SSD compartment of your VivoMini and to your VivoMini and secure the bracket with the screws previously removed.
HDD1L HDD1R NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully. 9. VivoMini VC65 Series 25 Connect the cable to the HDD/SSD, then align the bracket to the HDD/SSD compartment of your VivoMini and to your VivoMini and secure the bracket with the screws previously removed.
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10. Replace the top cover (A) your VivoMini and slide it towards the front of the VivoMini to re-attach (B), then push the latch up and secure it using a screw (C and D). 26 VivoMini VC65 Series
10. Replace the top cover (A) your VivoMini and slide it towards the front of the VivoMini to re-attach (B), then push the latch up and secure it using a screw (C and D). 26 VivoMini VC65 Series
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...DIMMs. You can only install 1.35 V DDR3L SO-DIMM to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. To install or upgrade the memory modules: 1. IMPORTANT! Refer to http://www.asus.com for a maximum of 16GB memory. Upgrading memory modules Your VivoMini comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install ...two 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB unbuffered non-ECC 1.35 V DDR3L 204-pin SO-DIMMs for the list of your VivoMini. 2.
...DIMMs. You can only install 1.35 V DDR3L SO-DIMM to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. To install or upgrade the memory modules: 1. IMPORTANT! Refer to http://www.asus.com for a maximum of 16GB memory. Upgrading memory modules Your VivoMini comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install ...two 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB unbuffered non-ECC 1.35 V DDR3L 204-pin SO-DIMMs for the list of your VivoMini. 2.