GIGABYTE X7 DT v8 - Portable Laptop Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the AORUS Notebook!

This Manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. For more detailed information, please visit our website at http://www.aorus.com. All specifications are subject to the manufacturer's configuration at the time of shipping and may change without prior notice, written or otherwise.

Notebook Tour

1. Webcam Indicator
2. Webcam
3. Light sensor
4. Microphone
5. Display Panel
6. Power Button
7. Keyboard
8. Touchpad
9. Battery Indicator Button
10. Status Indicators
    Bluetooth Indicator
    Wireless Indicator
    Drive Activity Indicator
    Battery Charge Indicator
    Power Indicator
    

1. Press the right button of touchpad to check the remaining battery power. Right click to show the remaining power percentage. As shown below, the battery life indicator is available when the laptop is shut down, in stand-by or hibernation.(Battery mode)
   

1. Kensington Lock Slot
2. Ethernet (LAN) Port
3. USB 3.0 Port (USB type-A)
4. Headphone Output Jack Port
5. Microphone Input Jack Port
6. Speaker

1. Speaker
2. SD Card Reader
3. USB 3.1 Port (USB type-C,Gen2)
4. Thunderbolt 3.0 Port (USB type-C)
5. HDMI 2.0 Port
6. Mini Display Port

1. Power (DC) Input Port
2. USB 3.1 Port (USB type-A,Gen2)

Using Notebook for the First Time

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the adapter to the Power (DC) Input Port on the back side of the notebook.
3. Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
4. While the Battery Indicator lights on, press the Power Button to turn on the notebook.
   

1. Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time.
2. When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
3. Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.
4. Power adapter information:
   1. Input voltage / Input frequency: 100-240 Vac / 50-60 Hz
      Rating output voltage / Rating output current: 19.5 Vdc / 10.3 A
   2. Input voltage / Input frequency: 100-240 Vac / 47-63 Hz
      Rating output voltage / Rating output current: 19.5 Vdc / 13.1 A

1. Switching on the Power
   After you turn on the notebook for the very first time, do not turn it off until the operating system has been configured. Please note that the volume for the audio will not function until Windows setup has completed.
2. Booting Up the notebook for the First Time
   Depending on your configuration, the Microsoft Windows Boot Screen may be the first screen that you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on screen prompts and instructions and enter your personal information to complete the setup of the Windows Operating System.
   

• Do not remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local AORIJ5 Authorized Service Center.
• Do not install the Notebook PC on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the Notebook PC in that location for a long time. This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur.
• Do not store and use Notebook PC in direct sunlight or the location where temperatures exceed 112 ° F (45 ° C) such as inside a vehicle. There is a danger of Lithium-ion battery expansion and aging.
• Do not use the Notebook PC in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat. Take care that the Notebook PC vents (on the side or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these environments. If the vents are blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat.

X7 Operation Manual

Hardware Upgrade

User may upgrade memory or carry X7 to nearest repair center to upgrade; Please visit AORUS official website for compatible memory brands.

• Please ensure X7 is not powered on and unplugged to power source before the upgrade. Any damage during user's upgrade will not be covered by warranty, and user shall be responsible for related repair cost; hence recommend to carry your laptop to nearest service center for the upgrade.
• In order to maintain optimum compatibility and performance, please visit AORUS official website FAO for the supported memory module manufacturers, avoid compatibility problems or poor performance.

Battery Protection

When battery is in use for a period of time (not connected to power source and in high performance mode),Mass power discharging on battery in a short period of time may cause battery to run at high temperature and may shorten its lifespan. in order to protect the battery's lifespan, the battery will not be chargeable when its temperature is higher than 45 ° C. The mechanism for this is to protect the battery life. However, after user connects to power adapter, battery stops discharging and temperatures below is 45 ° C, the battery will start charging back to the source and to maintain normal operation. Command & Control is a software that integrates a list of basic settings to a single interface, providing user a faster and better experience when customization is needed.

FAQ

FAO (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link: http://www.aorus.com