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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Preface Removing the Express card 3-7 Safely Remove Hardware 3-8 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-5 Advanced menu 4-7 Security menu 4-9 Boot menu 4-11 Exit menu 4-12 XIV
Preface Removing the Express card 3-7 Safely Remove Hardware 3-8 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-5 Advanced menu 4-7 Security menu 4-9 Boot menu 4-11 Exit menu 4-12 XIV
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card.
Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Yes x 1 2-4 Getting Started Brightness Video LCD CRT Support Audio Sound Controller HD Audio Codec Internal Speaker SoundBlaster BIOS BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole 13.3" glare (optional) Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys 1280 x 800 WXGA 640x480, max. 32bit color 800x600, max. 32bit color 1024x768, max. ...
Yes x 1 2-4 Getting Started Brightness Video LCD CRT Support Audio Sound Controller HD Audio Codec Internal Speaker SoundBlaster BIOS BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole 13.3" glare (optional) Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys 1280 x 800 WXGA 640x480, max. 32bit color 800x600, max. 32bit color 1024x768, max. ...
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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...? The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for customized features. You may be different because of BIOS update. 4-2 w You want to change the default settings for your Notebook may need to restart. To run SETUP. The actual setting screens and options on ... you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] keys to run the BIOS Setup when: w An error message appears on the screen during the POST procedure. w You want to run the...
...? The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for customized features. You may be different because of BIOS update. 4-2 w You want to change the default settings for your Notebook may need to restart. To run SETUP. The actual setting screens and options on ... you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and ON, or simultaneously pressing [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] keys to run the BIOS Setup when: w An error message appears on the screen during the POST procedure. w You want to run the...
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...to control the cursor in a sub-menu. 4-3 Press up help screen providing the information of control keys. 1) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2) Return to select one item under the menu title. BIOS Setup Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to select one menu title. Press right arrow to change setting... options. 2) Bring up a sub-menu when available. Press down arrow to the previous screen in the BIOS Setup Utility. In some items, press this key to select one menu title. Decrease the setting value or make changes.
...to control the cursor in a sub-menu. 4-3 Press up help screen providing the information of control keys. 1) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2) Return to select one item under the menu title. BIOS Setup Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to select one menu title. Press right arrow to change setting... options. 2) Bring up a sub-menu when available. Press down arrow to the previous screen in the BIOS Setup Utility. In some items, press this key to select one menu title. Decrease the setting value or make changes.
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The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor...'s and User's Password settings. Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu. 4-4 The pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, and may vary from the actual ones. Main menu Show System Overview ...
The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor...'s and User's Password settings. Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu. 4-4 The pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, and may vary from the actual ones. Main menu Show System Overview ...
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Date The date from 01 to 12 (December). Year The year can be adjusted by BIOS (read-only). The date format is [hour:minute:second]. w System Date This item allows you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. Month The month from Sun to Sat, which is determined by users. 4-5 The system clock will go on no matter you to set the system date. The set the system time. Day Day of the week, from 01 (January) to 31. Main menu BIOS Setup w System Time This item allows you to set format is [day:month:date:year].
Date The date from 01 to 12 (December). Year The year can be adjusted by BIOS (read-only). The date format is [hour:minute:second]. w System Date This item allows you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. Month The month from Sun to Sat, which is determined by users. 4-5 The system clock will go on no matter you to set the system date. The set the system time. Day Day of the week, from 01 (January) to 31. Main menu BIOS Setup w System Time This item allows you to set format is [day:month:date:year].
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BIOS Setup w Serial ATA Primary Channel/ Primary IDE Slave These items display the types of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more. Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the detailed information of the primary IDE devices installed in the Notebook. w System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory. 4-6
BIOS Setup w Serial ATA Primary Channel/ Primary IDE Slave These items display the types of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more. Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the detailed information of the primary IDE devices installed in the Notebook. w System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory. 4-6
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w Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows you to enable or disable AMD PowerNow technology. When set to Enabled. Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. 4-7 Advanced menu BIOS Setup w PowerNow This item allows you to use of your system by USB device. If you to boot your operating system and applications. Default setting ...
w Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows you to enable or disable AMD PowerNow technology. When set to Enabled. Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. 4-7 Advanced menu BIOS Setup w PowerNow This item allows you to use of your system by USB device. If you to boot your operating system and applications. Default setting ...
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Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. 4-8 When set the item to higher values, every PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. BIOS Setup w PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set to higher values.
Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. 4-8 When set the item to higher values, every PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. BIOS Setup w PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set to higher values.
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The password typed now will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you want, up to abort the selection and not enter a password. 4-9 You may also press [ESC] to six characters in length and press [Enter]. Security menu BIOS Setup w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
The password typed now will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you want, up to abort the selection and not enter a password. 4-9 You may also press [ESC] to six characters in length and press [Enter]. Security menu BIOS Setup w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
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...Level and Password Check will be disabled. About Supervisor Password and User Password Supervisor Password allows the user to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is disabled, the system will be added in the User Access Level item. The Password Check item is used to enter ... prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to make further settings of access right in the menu. BIOS Setup When the Supervisor Password is set password, just press [Enter] when you can make changes. 4-10 User Password only allows the user ...
...Level and Password Check will be disabled. About Supervisor Password and User Password Supervisor Password allows the user to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is disabled, the system will be added in the User Access Level item. The Password Check item is used to enter ... prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to make further settings of access right in the menu. BIOS Setup When the Supervisor Password is set password, just press [Enter] when you can make changes. 4-10 User Password only allows the user ...
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w Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-11 Boot menu BIOS Setup w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot.
w Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-11 Boot menu BIOS Setup w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot.
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w Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance. 4-12 w Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. Exit menu BIOS Setup w Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made .
w Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance. 4-12 w Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. Exit menu BIOS Setup w Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made .