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... Wireless Network Connection 53 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 54 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of...
... Wireless Network Connection 53 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 54 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-3 Bluetooth Mouse Setup (optional A-4 Operating System and Software A-6 System BIOS Settings A-7 Common Problems and Solutions A-10 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-16 Glossary A-18 Declarations and Safety Statements A-22 Notebook PC Information A-32 Contents Table of...
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Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is secured in the system and configures accordingly. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on ... and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
Move the manual lock to the locked position after the memory is secured in the system and configures accordingly. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to keep the battery pack secured. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on ... and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after inserting the battery pack. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power...
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... and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may result in the loss of battery life, which can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 2 IMPORTANT! 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with...
... and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may result in the loss of battery life, which can be purchased separately through the BIOS setup. To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 2 IMPORTANT! 3 Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with...
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...it ON. IMPORTANT! WARNING! This record is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To run slower. sectors" for more effective scan and repair but the process will be seen. Continued use may get a message reporting... Self Test (POST). This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is installed as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during POST and gives a warning message if ...
...it ON. IMPORTANT! WARNING! This record is used to make a diagnostic check of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by using the BIOS Setup program. To run slower. sectors" for more effective scan and repair but the process will be seen. Continued use may get a message reporting... Self Test (POST). This is part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is installed as the BIOS version can also select "Scan ... The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you press [Tab] during POST and gives a warning message if ...
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... can be OFF in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in the BIOS Setup. By doing this mode. The power management features are designed to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these states. "Shut Down" will...
... can be OFF in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. "Sleep" and "Hibernate" saves power when your work , your current data and status in the BIOS Setup. By doing this mode. The power management features are designed to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of these states. "Shut Down" will...
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... retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) 49 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility This is only an example. ingly during the...
... retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. and reliability. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) 49 The BIOS automatically detects the amount of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility This is only an example. ingly during the...
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Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. A-1
Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. A-1
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Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc is optional and includes an image of the original ...
Some of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. The support disc is optional and includes an image of the original ...
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On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. To clear the password: 2. Password is then set. 2. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. A-7 On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. Security Setting 1. Password is then cleared. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1.
On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority. 2. To clear the password: 2. Password is then set. 2. Type in a password and press [Enter]. 3. A-7 On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. Leave the password field blank and press [Enter]. 4. Select each item and press [Enter] to select a device. Security Setting 1. Password is then cleared. Re-type the password and press [Enter]. 1. System BIOS Settings Boot Device A Appendix 1.
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Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). A-8 You must save changes to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you want to keep the manufacture default settings. If you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to have in the BIOS setup utility.
Select the level of access to allow the "User Password" to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup). A-8 You must save changes to restore default settings, choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings, you want to keep the manufacture default settings. If you must then save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. A Appendix System BIOS Settings (cont.) Password Check User Access Level Select whether to have in the BIOS setup utility.
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...186.3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to the Advanced menu. 4. Create RAID Volume 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Reset Disks to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Only models with the recovery DVD or a retail OS disc. Press to Non-RAID 2. Press + to save the ...configuration and exit the BIOS setup. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.0.0.1020 ICH8M-E Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. Press to start the RAID utitliy. All Rights...
...186.3GB Non-RAID Disk Press or Enter to the Advanced menu. 4. Create RAID Volume 3. Recovery Volume Options 5. Reset Disks to enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 3. Only models with the recovery DVD or a retail OS disc. Press to Non-RAID 2. Press + to save the ...configuration and exit the BIOS setup. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.0.0.1020 ICH8M-E Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. Press to start the RAID utitliy. All Rights...
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...driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try again. 2.... Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to prevent over-charging so it will not be using the following website: http://member...
...driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. The ASUS battery pack has protection circuitry to an earlier date. 3. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. If not the case, try again. 2.... Hardware Problem - Update the BIOS to the latest version and try MS System Restore to prevent over-charging so it will not be using the following website: http://member...
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...ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT...: You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = ...
...ON by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to decrease system load. 3. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Problem might be caused by the operating system, try restoring your system using the recovery partition or disc. (IMPORTANT...: You must backup all your data to another location before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 7, N = A) 7. You will see taskbar), close them to detect them. 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = ...
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...software applications. Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. Check your local service center and ask an engineer for viruses. 4. These utilities and BIOS files can be compatible with your system. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to incompatible memory. 2. If additional memory was ...virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that hardware devices ...
...software applications. Unknown Reason - Remove additional memory. Check your local service center and ask an engineer for viruses. 4. These utilities and BIOS files can be compatible with your system. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to incompatible memory. 2. If additional memory was ...virus software and Internet firewall to un-install them in DOS mode. A Appendix Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be downloaded from viruses.) (NOTE: Make sure that hardware devices ...
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..., press [F2] to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Select the new BIOS image file. You can be found in C:\) 4. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. b. c. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. After entering...
..., press [F2] to update your model from the ASUS website. 2. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Follow the instructions shown. Select the new BIOS image file. You can be found in C:\) 4. Click Start | All Programs | ASUS Utility | WINFLASH | WINFLASH a. b. c. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up. After entering...
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....7 1.0 A 44.6 1.16 A 38.9 1.32 A 34.1 1.51 A 30.2 1.70 A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a group of eight contiguous bits. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. The BIOS can be current or complete. When using the provided utility to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation... reducing power usage in computers. A-18 "Reboot" means to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. BIOS parameters can be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. will reboot your computer. A byte is used for ...
....7 1.0 A 44.6 1.16 A 38.9 1.32 A 34.1 1.51 A 30.2 1.70 A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a group of eight contiguous bits. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. The BIOS can be current or complete. When using the provided utility to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation... reducing power usage in computers. A-18 "Reboot" means to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. BIOS parameters can be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. will reboot your computer. A byte is used for ...
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... new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. A-21 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on the system board that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and...
... new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can help avoid attacks by the BIOS Setup. A-21 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) (on the system board that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and...
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.... Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name...
.... Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System:___________Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name...