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... DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at https://www.asus.com/support/ IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E12568 First Edition April 2017 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software...
... DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at https://www.asus.com/support/ IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE...ASUS' part or other actual and direct damages resulted from ASUS. It is liable for no more than damages for which you are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E12568 First Edition April 2017 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software...
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... Using your VivoMini Getting started 14 Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini 14 Connect a display panel to your VivoMini 15 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 16 Turn on your VivoMini 17 Turning your VivoMini off 18 Putting your VivoMini to sleep 18 Entering the BIOS Setup 18 Quickly enter the BIOS 19 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...
... Using your VivoMini Getting started 14 Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini 14 Connect a display panel to your VivoMini 15 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 16 Turn on your VivoMini 17 Turning your VivoMini off 18 Putting your VivoMini to sleep 18 Entering the BIOS Setup 18 Quickly enter the BIOS 19 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...
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... VivoMini package contains the following items: VivoMini* Technical documentations Keyboard (optional)** Mouse (optional)** Power cord* AC power adapter* Driver DVD** NOTE: • *Actual product 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...
... VivoMini package contains the following items: VivoMini* Technical documentations Keyboard (optional)** Mouse (optional)** Power cord* AC power adapter* Driver DVD** NOTE: • *Actual product 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...
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USB 3.1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of up when your VivoMini and unplug the power cable. Before removing the top cover, turn off your VivoMini is backward compatible to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to 10 Gbit/s and is accessing the internal storage drive. 8 VivoMini VC68 Series Top cover The removable top cover allows you access to USB 3.0/2.0. Features Front panel Optical Drive (on selected models) Your VivoMini's optical drive may...
USB 3.1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of up when your VivoMini and unplug the power cable. Before removing the top cover, turn off your VivoMini is backward compatible to the hard disk drive and the memory modules. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to 10 Gbit/s and is accessing the internal storage drive. 8 VivoMini VC68 Series Top cover The removable top cover allows you access to USB 3.0/2.0. Features Front panel Optical Drive (on selected models) Your VivoMini's optical drive may...
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... secure your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products. VivoMini VC68 Series 11 Top cover lock latch + Kensington® security slot The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your VivoMini to a local network. DisplayPort The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your VivoMini. The Kensington® security slot allows you to USB 2.0. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a display device such...
... secure your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products. VivoMini VC68 Series 11 Top cover lock latch + Kensington® security slot The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your VivoMini to a local network. DisplayPort The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your VivoMini. The Kensington® security slot allows you to USB 2.0. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a display device such...
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... to allow viewing on a larger external display. Headphone jack This port allows you to connect devices that the air vents are free from your VivoMini chassis. HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as mouse, modem, or printers. For optimum air flow, ensure that have serial ports such as an LCD TV or monitor to enter your body. Power supplied through this jack.
... to allow viewing on a larger external display. Headphone jack This port allows you to connect devices that the air vents are free from your VivoMini chassis. HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as mouse, modem, or printers. For optimum air flow, ensure that have serial ports such as an LCD TV or monitor to enter your body. Power supplied through this jack.
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... 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: - Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. B. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Connect the power cord to your VivoMini from its main power supply, unplug your VivoMini...
... 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: - Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. B. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source. Connect the power cord to your VivoMini from its main power supply, unplug your VivoMini...
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To connect a display panel to your VivoMini that has the following connectors: • HDMI connector • DisplayPort connector • DVI connector (use with an HDMI/DisplayPort to DVI adapter) NOTE: The HDMI to DVI adapter, or DisplayPort to the HDMI, or DisplayPort. Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort VivoMini VC68 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 • DVI connector (use with an HDMI/DisplayPort to DVI adapter) NOTE: The HDMI to DVI adapter, or DisplayPort to the HDMI, or DisplayPort. Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort VivoMini VC68 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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Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port 16 VivoMini VC68 Series To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. 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.
Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB port 16 VivoMini VC68 Series To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini. 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.
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... hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning your VivoMini off . We strongly recommend that you 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: • An error message appears on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. WARNING! Putting your VivoMini to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
... hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning your VivoMini off . We strongly recommend that you 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: • An error message appears on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. WARNING! Putting your VivoMini to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed...
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VivoMini VC68 Series 19 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 on , then press or during POST. 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 VivoMini back on your VivoMini. Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn your PC.
VivoMini VC68 Series 19 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 on , then press or during POST. 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 VivoMini back on your VivoMini. Press or during POST. • When your PC is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn your PC.
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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. 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. Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing up. 3. Turn off your VivoMini (C) until it aside. 22 VivoMini VC68 Series
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. 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. Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing up. 3. Turn off your VivoMini (C) until it aside. 22 VivoMini VC68 Series
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HDD1L HDD1R SATA LS HDD1L HDD1L PWR1, HDD1R 24 VivoMini VC68 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 NOTE: • Ensure to remove the holder from the bracket when installing an HDD/SDD to the bracket using four (4) screws. 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. 7.
HDD1L HDD1R SATA LS HDD1L HDD1L PWR1, HDD1R 24 VivoMini VC68 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 NOTE: • Ensure to remove the holder from the bracket when installing an HDD/SDD to the bracket using four (4) screws. 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. 7.
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... 1-4 under the Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive section to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. HDD1R HDD1L VivoMini VC68 Series 27 Refer to http://www.asus.com for a maximum of your VivoMini. 2. 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 1.2V DDR4 260-pin SO-DIMMs for the list of compatible DIMMs...
... 1-4 under the Installing 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive section to the VivoMini's DIMM slots. HDD1R HDD1L VivoMini VC68 Series 27 Refer to http://www.asus.com for a maximum of your VivoMini. 2. 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 1.2V DDR4 260-pin SO-DIMMs for the list of compatible DIMMs...
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Pry the SO-DIMM slot cover open, then set it aside. 3. NOTE: If you want to remove the SO-DIMM slot cover, use a flathead screwdriver. 28 VivoMini VC68 Series
Pry the SO-DIMM slot cover open, then set it aside. 3. NOTE: If you want to remove the SO-DIMM slot cover, use a flathead screwdriver. 28 VivoMini VC68 Series
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... power outlets before you leave plenty of space around the system for information technology equipment. Safety information Your VivoMini is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Setting up your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use...
... power outlets before you leave plenty of space around the system for information technology equipment. Safety information Your VivoMini is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Setting up your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use...
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... technical problems with the same or equivalent type recommended by users DO NOT throw the VivoMini in municipal waste. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have been disassembled by the manufacturer. VivoMini VC68 Series 33 Replace only with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - The power cord or plug...
... technical problems with the same or equivalent type recommended by users DO NOT throw the VivoMini in municipal waste. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have been disassembled by the manufacturer. VivoMini VC68 Series 33 Replace only with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - The power cord or plug...
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... not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a particular 34 VivoMini VC68 Series Please go to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to http://csr.asus.com...
... not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a particular 34 VivoMini VC68 Series Please go to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to http://csr.asus.com...
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... the specific operating instructions for Canada This equipment complies with ISED RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. RF exposure warning This equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. VivoMini VC68 Series 35 To maintain compliance with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. installation...
... the specific operating instructions for Canada This equipment complies with ISED RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. RF exposure warning This equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. VivoMini VC68 Series 35 To maintain compliance with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. installation...
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... user inactivity. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of the U.S. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor and computer are automatically set...
... user inactivity. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of the U.S. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor and computer are automatically set...