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...manual 4 Typography...4 Package contents 5 Getting to know your VivoMini Features...8 Front panel...8 Left side ...10 Right side...10 Rear panel...11 Using your VivoMini Getting started 14 Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini 14 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 15... VivoMini Upgrading memory modules 22 Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD 27 Installing or upgrading the wireless card 28 Installing 2.5" HDD / SSD 29 Appendix Safety information 32 Setting up your system 32 Care during use 32 Regulatory notices 34 ASUS contact information 38 VivoMini VC66 Series ...
...manual 4 Typography...4 Package contents 5 Getting to know your VivoMini Features...8 Front panel...8 Left side ...10 Right side...10 Rear panel...11 Using your VivoMini Getting started 14 Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini 14 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 15... VivoMini Upgrading memory modules 22 Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD 27 Installing or upgrading the wireless card 28 Installing 2.5" HDD / SSD 29 Appendix Safety information 32 Setting up your system 32 Care during use 32 Regulatory notices 34 ASUS contact information 38 VivoMini VC66 Series ...
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... with information on how to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your VivoMini. Typography Bold text Italic Indicates a menu or an item to select. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and ...organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to know your VivoMini This chapter details the hardware components of your VivoMini. This message contains important information that can refer to in this manual. 4 VivoMini VC66 Series Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
... with information on how to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your VivoMini. Typography Bold text Italic Indicates a menu or an item to select. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and ...organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to know your VivoMini This chapter details the hardware components of your VivoMini. This message contains important information that can refer to in this manual. 4 VivoMini VC66 Series Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this...
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VivoMini VC66 Series 5 Package contents Your VivoMini package contains the following items: VivoMini Technical documentations Power cord* AC power adapter* NOTE: • *Actual product specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. • If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period, bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS Service Center.
VivoMini VC66 Series 5 Package contents Your VivoMini package contains the following items: VivoMini Technical documentations Power cord* AC power adapter* NOTE: • *Actual product specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region. • If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period, bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS Service Center.
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Headphone jack This port allows you access to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. Optical Drive (on selected models) Your VivoMini's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Features Front panel Top cover The removable top cover ... connect amplified speakers or headphones. 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. 8 VivoMini VC66 Series IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn off your...
Headphone jack This port allows you access to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. Optical Drive (on selected models) Your VivoMini's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Features Front panel Top cover The removable top cover ... connect amplified speakers or headphones. 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. 8 VivoMini VC66 Series IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn off your...
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... has a reversible-plug connector. Power button The power button allows you to sleep mode. You can also press the power button once to put your VivoMini to turn the VivoMini on or off. VivoMini VC66 Series 9
... has a reversible-plug connector. Power button The power button allows you to sleep mode. You can also press the power button once to put your VivoMini to turn the VivoMini on or off. VivoMini VC66 Series 9
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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. 10 VivoMini VC66 Series Right side Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. IMPORTANT!
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. 10 VivoMini VC66 Series Right side Air vents The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis. IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions. IMPORTANT!
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...or hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products. WARNING! Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to the VivoMini. Power supplied through this jack. DVI port This port allows you to connect your...power adapter converts AC power to an external display. Rear panel Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the VivoMini, always use the bundled power adapter. To prevent damage to secure your body. VivoMini VC66 Series 11
...or hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products. WARNING! Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to the VivoMini. Power supplied through this jack. DVI port This port allows you to connect your...power adapter converts AC power to an external display. Rear panel Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to the VivoMini, always use the bundled power adapter. To prevent damage to secure your body. VivoMini VC66 Series 11
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... network. Memory card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats. 12 VivoMini VC66 Series DisplayPort The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your VivoMini to a display device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display. HDMI port The...
... network. Memory card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats. 12 VivoMini VC66 Series DisplayPort The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your VivoMini to a display device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display. HDMI port The...
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.... • Power adapter information: - B. C. Connect the power cord to your VivoMini: A. Rating output current: 6.32A max. (120W) / 9.23A max. (180W) - Input voltage: 100-240Vac - Rating output voltage: 19V / 19.5V 14 VivoMini VC66 Series Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter...
.... • Power adapter information: - B. C. Connect the power cord to your VivoMini: A. Rating output current: 6.32A max. (120W) / 9.23A max. (180W) - Input voltage: 100-240Vac - Rating output voltage: 19V / 19.5V 14 VivoMini VC66 Series Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter...
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Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port VivoMini VC66 Series 15 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. To connect a 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 USB keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your VivoMini.
Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port VivoMini VC66 Series 15 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. To connect a 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 USB keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your VivoMini.
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Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort 16 VivoMini VC66 Series Connect a display panel to your VivoMini You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoMini that has the following connectors: • HDMI connector • DisplayPort connector • DVI connector To connect a display panel to your VivoMini: Connect a display cable either to the HDMI, DisplayPort or DVI port.
Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort 16 VivoMini VC66 Series Connect a display panel to your VivoMini You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoMini that has the following connectors: • HDMI connector • DisplayPort connector • DVI connector To connect a display panel to your VivoMini: Connect a display cable either to the HDMI, DisplayPort or DVI port.
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Turn on your VivoMini Press the power button to turn on your VivoMini. 18 VivoMini VC66 Series
Turn on your VivoMini Press the power button to turn on your VivoMini. 18 VivoMini VC66 Series
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...not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. VivoMini VC66 Series 19 WARNING! Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for at least four... (4) seconds until your VivoMini on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component...
...not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. VivoMini VC66 Series 19 WARNING! Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for at least four... (4) seconds until your VivoMini on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component...
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...button for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you may press . • Select Yes to load the default BIOS values. 20 VivoMini VC66 Series Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to the Exit menu. • Select the Load Optimized Defaults option, or you turn on your... PC. Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of the parameters in your BIOS: • Enter the BIOS by following the steps mentioned in the Quickly enter the BIOS section. • Navigate to...
...button for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you may press . • Select Yes to load the default BIOS values. 20 VivoMini VC66 Series Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to the Exit menu. • Select the Load Optimized Defaults option, or you turn on your... PC. Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of the parameters in your BIOS: • Enter the BIOS by following the steps mentioned in the Quickly enter the BIOS section. • Navigate to...
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NOTE: The illustrations in this section are designed to be attached to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. The rubber covers are for a maximum of compatible DIMMs. You can only install 1.35 V DDR4 SO-DIMM to the bottom side. Refer to ... a flat-head screwdriver or straightened paper clip, remove the rubber feet from the compartment cover. 22 VivoMini VC66 Series IMPORTANT! DO NOT force to http://www.asus.com for the list of 32GB memory. IMPORTANT! Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two 2GB...
NOTE: The illustrations in this section are designed to be attached to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. The rubber covers are for a maximum of compatible DIMMs. You can only install 1.35 V DDR4 SO-DIMM to the bottom side. Refer to ... a flat-head screwdriver or straightened paper clip, remove the rubber feet from the compartment cover. 22 VivoMini VC66 Series IMPORTANT! DO NOT force to http://www.asus.com for the list of 32GB memory. IMPORTANT! Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two 2GB...
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Lift and remove the top cover and set it aside. Remove the top cover carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to the cables connected. This may vary per model. 5. IMPORTANT! Remove the screw from the HDD layer. 4. VivoMini VC66 Series 23
Lift and remove the top cover and set it aside. Remove the top cover carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to the cables connected. This may vary per model. 5. IMPORTANT! Remove the screw from the HDD layer. 4. VivoMini VC66 Series 23
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Lift the HDD layer carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to install the other memory module. 24 VivoMini VC66 Series Repeat the same steps to the cables connected. 7. Align and insert the memory module into the slot and press it down (A) until the retaining clips snaps back into place and it is securely seated in place. 6. IMPORTANT! Lift open the HDD layer.
Lift the HDD layer carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to install the other memory module. 24 VivoMini VC66 Series Repeat the same steps to the cables connected. 7. Align and insert the memory module into the slot and press it down (A) until the retaining clips snaps back into place and it is securely seated in place. 6. IMPORTANT! Lift open the HDD layer.
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Replace the screw to ensure the HDD layer can be replaced successfully. 9. 8. NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to secure the HDD layer. Replace the HDD layer. VivoMini VC66 Series 25
Replace the screw to ensure the HDD layer can be replaced successfully. 9. 8. NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to secure the HDD layer. Replace the HDD layer. VivoMini VC66 Series 25
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Replace the top cover of your VivoMini NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to secure the cover back on the bottom side of the main box, then replace the rubber feet back on each screw hole. 26 VivoMini VC66 Series Reattach the screws to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully. 11. 10.
Replace the top cover of your VivoMini NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to secure the cover back on the bottom side of the main box, then replace the rubber feet back on each screw hole. 26 VivoMini VC66 Series Reattach the screws to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully. 11. 10.
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... M.2 SSD into its slot inside the VivoMini, then secure it with a screw. 3. Your VivoMini includes a M.2(NGFF) slot that supports a M.2 2280 SSD. VivoMini VC66 Series 27 To install or upgrade the M.2 SSD: 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Upgrading memory modules section to remove the top cover and HDD layer of your VivoMini. 2. Follow steps 8-11 under the Upgrading...
... M.2 SSD into its slot inside the VivoMini, then secure it with a screw. 3. Your VivoMini includes a M.2(NGFF) slot that supports a M.2 2280 SSD. VivoMini VC66 Series 27 To install or upgrade the M.2 SSD: 1. Follow steps 1-6 under the Upgrading memory modules section to remove the top cover and HDD layer of your VivoMini. 2. Follow steps 8-11 under the Upgrading...