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  • Page 1 EUROCOM Sky X4 (model a)
  • Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.

  • Page 4: Erp Off Mode Power Consumption Statement

    Preface R&TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Direc- tive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Lux- embourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slov- enia.
  • Page 5 Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at- tained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE”. The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

  • Page 6: Fcc Statement

    Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement

    Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
  • Page 10 Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.

  • Page 11: Servicing

    Preface Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and may expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions: •...

  • Page 12: Power Safety

    Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements:  • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety Warning steady, uninterrupted power supply.

  • Page 13: Polymer Battery Precautions

    Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf. • Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mecha- nism and is not a cause for concern.

  • Page 14: General Battery Precautions

    Preface General Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.

  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Travel Considerations As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.
  • Page 16 Preface Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched. Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables.
  • Page 17 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
  • Page 18 Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.

  • Page 19: Lcd Screen Care

    Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. •...
  • Page 20 Preface XVIII...

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Notice ................................I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ................... II FCC Statement ............................IV FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ..................... V Instructions for Care and Operation ......................VII Servicing ..............................IX Power Safety ..............................X Polymer Battery Precautions ........................XI General Battery Precautions ........................XII Cleaning ..............................
  • Page 22 Preface LCD Panel Open - Model B ........................1-7 LED Indicators ............................1-8 Illuminated LED Keyboard ........................1-9 Control Center ............................1-10 Keyboard Backlight LED ........................1-11 Flexikey® Application ..........................1-17 Flexikey® Application Features: ......................1-18 Function Keys & Visual Indicators ......................1-19 Front & Rear Views ..........................1-20 Right View ...............................1-21 Left View ..............................1-22 Bottom View - Model A ..........................1-24...
  • Page 23 Preface Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview ..............................2-1 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive ......................2-2 Multi-in-1 Card Reader ..........................2-3 Audio Features ............................2-4 Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound ......................2-5 Setup for Audio Recording ........................2-7 Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse ........................2-8 Touchpad Sensitivity ..........................2-8 Touchpad Configuration ..........................2-9 Gestures and Device Settings ........................2-10 Power Management...
  • Page 24 Preface Hibernate ..............................3-8 Shut down ..............................3-8 Configuring the Power Buttons .........................3-9 Resuming Operation ..........................3-11 Power Conservation Modes ........................3-12 Settings Menu Power Controls ........................3-14 Battery Information ..........................3-17 Battery Power ............................3-17 Conserving Battery Power ........................3-18 Battery Life ..............................3-19 New Battery .............................3-19 Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ...................3-19 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ......................3-20 Battery FAQ .............................3-21 Drivers &...
  • Page 25 Preface New Hardware Found ..........................4-6 Driver Installation Procedure ........................4-7 Chipset ...............................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..........................4-7 LAN ................................4-7 Card Reader ...............................4-7 Touchpad ..............................4-8 Airplane ..............................4-8 Control Center ............................4-8 MEI Driver ..............................4-8 Thunderbolt ..............................4-8 Audio .................................4-8 Optional Drivers ............................4-10 BIOS Utilities Overview ..............................5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) .......................5-2 Failing the POST ............................5-3 Fatal Errors ..............................5-3...
  • Page 26 Preface Setup Screens .............................5-5 Main Menu ..............................5-6 System Time & Date (Main Menu) ......................5-6 SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................5-7 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) .................5-7 System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ....................5-7 MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision/Mac Address (Main Menu) ......5-7 Advanced Menu ............................5-8 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..................5-8 GPU Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu >...
  • Page 27 Preface Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ....................5-14 Set User Password (Security Menu) ......................5-15 Password on boot: (Security Menu) ......................5-15 Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) .....................5-16 TPM Configuration (Security Menu) ......................5-17 Boot Menu ...............................5-18 Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ......................5-19 UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) ..........................5-19 Exit Menu ..............................5-20 Modules Overview ..............................6-1...
  • Page 28 Preface 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation ....................6-22 Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ......................6-22 WLAN Configuration in Windows 10 ....................6-23 Killer Network Manager ..........................6-26 Network ..............................6-27 Killer DoubleShot Pro ..........................6-28 Applications .............................6-29 Performance .............................6-31 WiFi Manager ............................6-32 Killer Ethernet ............................6-33 Killer Wireless ............................6-34 Fingerprint Reader Module ........................6-35 Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation .....................6-36 Fingerprint Module Configuration ......................6-37...
  • Page 29 Preface Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems ................6-46 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair ..................6-48 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes ...............6-48 Intel® Smart Response Technology ......................6-51 Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology ....................6-52 Sound Blaster Audio ..........................6-55 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-5 Audio AP Installation ..................6-55 PC Camera ...............................6-65 Camera App .............................6-66 Taking Pictures/Capturing Video ......................6-68...
  • Page 30 Preface Viruses ...............................7-4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ..................7-5 Problems and Possible Solutions .......................7-7 Thunderbolt Support ..........................7-15 Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview ..............................A-1 Ports and Jacks ............................A-2 Card Reader ..............................A-2 DC-In Jack ..............................A-2 DisplayPort 1.2 ............................A-2 e-SATA / Powered USB 3.0 Combo Port ....................A-3 HDMI-Out Port ............................A-3 Headphone-Out Jack ..........................A-3 Line-In Jack ..............................A-3...
  • Page 31 Preface Overview ..............................B-1 Control Center ............................B-1 Flexikey® ..............................B-1 Power Modes ............................B-3 Control Center Menus ..........................B-4 Power Status (System Program) ......................B-5 Brightness (System Program) ........................B-5 Volume (System Program) ........................B-5 Fan Speed (System Program) ........................B-5 This system supports Power Saving power ..................B-6 Sleep Button (System Program) ......................B-6 Desktop Background (System Program) ....................B-6 Display Switch (System Program) ......................B-6...
  • Page 32 Preface Language Interface ..........................B-16 Keyboard Settings - Express Key ......................B-20 Enabling Time Record ..........................B-22 Keyboard Settings - Launch App ......................B-24 Keyboard Settings - Express Text ......................B-26 Keyboard Settings - Disable ........................B-28 Mouse Settings - Express Key ........................B-29 Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings ....................B-30 Mouse Settings - Launch App ........................B-31 Mouse Settings - Express Text .......................B-33 Mouse Settings - Disable ........................B-35...
  • Page 33 Preface Configuring an External Display In Windows ..................C-13 Manage 3D Settings ..........................C-16 HDCP Status ............................C-17 Adjust Video Settings ..........................C-18 G-SYNC ..............................C-19 NVIDIA GeForce Experience ........................C-21 NVIDIA GeForce Experience - BatteryBoost ..................C-23 NVIDIA GeForce Experience - ShadowPlay ..................C-24 HDMI Audio Configuration ........................C-25 Wireless Display .............................C-29 Wireless Display Configuration ......................C-30 Specifications...
  • Page 34 Preface Indicators ..............................D-3 Interface ..............................D-3 Card Reader ..............................D-3 Slots ................................D-3 Communication ............................D-4 Operating System ............................D-4 Features (By Model Type) ........................D-4 Security ..............................D-4 Power Management ..........................D-4 Power ................................D-4 Environmental Spec ..........................D-4 Physical Dimensions & Weight ........................D-4 XXXII...

  • Page 35: Quick Start Guide Overview

    Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...

  • Page 36: Advanced Users

    Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1 “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 in the User’s Manual.

  • Page 37: Not Included

    Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 10) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro- grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.  Drivers If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the appropriate drivers.

  • Page 38: System Software

    Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system is supported.

  • Page 39: System Startup

    Quick Start Guide System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface, and securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 2. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter (make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer, as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter).

  • Page 40: Lcd Panel Open - Model A

    Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model A Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open - Model A  1. Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device 2. PC Camera LED Operation Aboard 3. Built-In Array Aircraft Microphone The use of any portable elec- 4.

  • Page 41: Lcd Panel Open - Model B

    Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Model B Figure 1 - 3 LCD Panel Open -  Model B 1. Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device 2. PC Camera LED Operation Aboard 3. Built-In Array Aircraft Microphone The use of any portable elec- 4.

  • Page 42: Led Indicators

    Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators on the top case, and at the front of the computer, display helpful information about the cur- rent status of the system. Top Case LEDS Front Case LEDS Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Number Lock is Activated...

  • Page 43: Illuminated Led Keyboard

    Quick Start Guide Illuminated LED Keyboard  The illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data Other Keyboards input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instant- ly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19 for full function key combination details.

  • Page 44: Control Center

    Quick Start Guide Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application (not in the Start screen) press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Con- trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touch Pad on/off (see Appendix B...

  • Page 45: Keyboard Backlight Led

    Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight LED Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on/off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below. In addition press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see overleaf).
  • Page 46 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight Application (for Illuminated Keyboards) The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key (or by clicking the Flexikey button in the Gaming section of the Control Center, and then clicking the Backlight tab). Help Butt Effects Buttons Keyboard Sections...
  • Page 47 Quick Start Guide Brightness Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight. Color Swatch The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by clicking on the color required.
  • Page 48 Quick Start Guide Modes The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the setting. Mode Buttons Random Color Wave Up/Down...
  • Page 49 Quick Start Guide Preview The bottom left section of the application allows you to preview setting changes made to colors on the keyboard and Lightbar. Keyboard and Lightbar Sections The bottom right section of the application allows you to select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard (and lightbar) on which to apply the color changes and effects.
  • Page 50 Quick Start Guide Sets The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings. Figure 1 - 9 - Sets Save & Exit Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save to exit and retain the settings. Figure 1 - 10 - Save &...

  • Page 51: Flexikey® Application

    Quick Start Guide Flexikey® Application The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch programs and applications, to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc.

  • Page 52: Flexikey® Application Features

    Quick Start Guide Flexikey® Application Features: For full details see “Flexikey® Application” on page B - • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.

  • Page 53: Function Keys & Visual Indicators

    Quick Start Guide Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators Fan Control Fn + Toggle Automatic / Control Center Toggle (see over) Fn + Full Power...

  • Page 54: Front & Rear Views

    Quick Start Guide Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 12 Front & Rear Views Model A 1. LED Power Indica- tors 2. Lightbar 3. Vent/Fan Intake Model A HDMI-Out Port 5. DisplayPort 1 6. DisplayPort 2 7. DC-In Jack Model B ...

  • Page 55: Right View

    Quick Start Guide Right View Figure 1 - 13 Right View Model A 1. 1 * USB 3.0 Port 2. S/PDIF-Out Jack 3. Headphone Jack 4. Microphone Jack 5. Line-In Jack 6. Security Lock Slot Model B  USB Ports Note that the connec- tions to the USB ports only fit one way, do not...

  • Page 56: Left View

    Quick Start Guide Left View Figure 1 - 14 Left View Model A 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports 3. USB 3.1 (Type C) Thunderbolt ™ Port 4. Multi-In-1 Card Model B Reader 5. Combined eSATA/ Powered USB 3.0 Port ...
  • Page 57 Quick Start Guide  Multi-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (Up to UHS-II)  Thunderbolt Support You will need to enable Thunderbolt support in the BIOS “Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology (Advanced Menu >...

  • Page 58: Bottom View - Model A

    Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model A Figure 1 - 15 Bottom View  Model A Overheating 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Component Bay To prevent your comput- Cover from overheating 3. Battery make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan in- 4.

  • Page 59: Bottom View - Model B

    Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Model B Figure 1 - 16 Bottom View  Model B Overheating 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Component Bay To prevent your comput- Cover from overheating 3. Battery make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan in- 4.

  • Page 60: Battery Removal & 3G/4G Sim Card Insertion

    Quick Start Guide Battery Removal & 3G/4G SIM Card Insertion  If you do need to remove the battery for any reason (e.g. long term storage) see be- Warranty Warning low. In addition you will need to remove the battery in order to insert the USIM card. 1.Turn the computer off, and turn it over.
  • Page 61 Quick Start Guide Remove the battery from the bay Insert the USIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards) until it clicks fully into position. To eject the card simply press it until it ejects, but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G/4G network (however your machine should be powered off when removing the battery in any case).

  • Page 62: Windows 10 Start Menu

    Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Start Menu Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard).

  • Page 63: Right-Clicking The Windows Logo In Start Menu

    Quick Start Guide Right-Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc.

  • Page 64: Start Menu Apps & Tiles

    Quick Start Guide Start Menu Apps & Tiles The Windows 10 Start Menu will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of the screen to expand the menu in order to view all the apps (you can use the scroll bar to move up and down the screen).
  • Page 65 Quick Start Guide Pining/Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu To make things easy to find you can add and remove tiles for apps and programs to the Start Menu. Right-Click on a program’s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop-down menu. To remove an app or program from the Start Menu right-click the icon and select Unpin from Start.

  • Page 66: Windows 10 Control Panel

    Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10. • Right-click the Start Menu icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu.

  • Page 67: Settings

    Quick Start Guide Settings The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Devices, Network & internet, Personalization, Ac- counts, Time &...

  • Page 68: Windows 10 Taskbar

    Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task- bar. The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the Control Panels and appli- cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here.

  • Page 69: Video Features

    Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearance and Personalization). Click Adjust resolution to make changes to the appearance of the display and to detect and configure any attached displays. In Windows 10 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu ( press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and the P key).
  • Page 70 Quick Start Guide To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows: Go to the Control Panel. Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution - In the Appearance and Personalization category. Make and changes required from the Display, Resolution, Orientation or Multiple display menus. Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 71 Quick Start Guide Display Settings: You can quickly adjust the display by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings (Figure 1 - 28). Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings (Figure 1 - 28) to change resolution.
  • Page 72 Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel: Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel (Figure 1 - 29). Double-click the icon (Figure 1 - 29) in the Windows control panel. Figure 1 - 29 - NVIDIA Control Panel 1 - 38 Video Features...

  • Page 73: Power Options

    Quick Start Guide Power Options Power Options (Hardware and Sound) can be accessed from the Control Panel. The Power button item in Start Menu (or the context menu) may be used to Shut down or Restart (you can also add Hibernate/Sleep to the menu - see page 40).
  • Page 74 Quick Start Guide You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo + X key combination) to Sign out, Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, and Restart.  Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Men Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel.
  • Page 75 Quick Start Guide Minimum Screen Resolution Settings Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements. Right-click a blank area of the Desktop and select Screen Resolution (or go to the Display control panel). Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above. Figure 1 - 32 - Screen Resolution Power Options 1 - 41...
  • Page 76 Quick Start Guide 1 - 42...

  • Page 77: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive • Multi-in-1 Card Reader • Audio Features •...

  • Page 78: Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive  The hard disk drive (HDD) and/or solid state drive (SSD) is used to store your data Bottom Cover in the computer. The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial (SATA) Removal Warning hard disk drives (see “Storage”...

  • Page 79: Multi-In-1 Card Reader

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Multi-in-1 Card Reader  The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the Push-Push Card card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in Reader the same way as your hard disk (s).

  • Page 80: Audio Features

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Audio Features  You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Volume Adjustment panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notifi- The sound volume level cation area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an au- can be clicking using the...

  • Page 81: Setup For 5.1 Or 7.1 Surround Sound

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound  To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you will need to connect the au- dio cables to the Headphone-Out, Line-In, Microphone-In jack and S/PDIF-Out Volume Adjustment jacks (note: the S/PDIF jack is used for 7.1 surround sound only).
  • Page 82 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack. Plug in the other cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter) from your speakers as follows: •...

  • Page 83: Setup For Audio Recording

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon select Sound Manager).

  • Page 84: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse  The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to Touchpad Cleaning your computer through one of the USB ports. The Touchpad buttons function in In order to improve pad much the same way as a two-button mouse.

  • Page 85: Touchpad Configuration

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad Configuration  Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “Touchpad” on page 4 - 8) you TouchPad Scrolling can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows, or by double- clicking the TouchPad driver icon in the notification area of the taskbar in the This computer model se- ries may feature different...

  • Page 86: Gestures And Device Settings

    Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Gestures and Device Settings  The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture (ac- Show Video tion) on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc- uments, objects and applications. You can get a clearer view of the gestures in- You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties:...
  • Page 87 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Disabling the Touchpad If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason (e.g. you may find that when us- ing the computer’s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it) you can do so by using Fn + F1 key combination. You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached.
  • Page 88 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio ™ PalmCheck  The PalmCheck™ feature (Device Settings > Settings > Pointing > Sensitivity) helps prevent operating the Clickpad/Touchpad by accident, by recognizing when PalmCheck™ your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. order improve Clickpad/Touchpad...
  • Page 89 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Scrolling The Two-Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required (in a straight con- tinuous motion).
  • Page 90 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos) in 90 degree increments. Place a finger down on the left “target” zone and keep it stationary. Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger (clockwise or counterclockwise) to rotate the object.

  • Page 91: Power Management Overview

    Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management  OS Note Overview Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- functions will vary slight- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

  • Page 92: The Power Sources

    Power Management The Power Sources  The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. Forced Off AC/DC Adapter If the system “hangs”, Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/ and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

  • Page 93: Turning On The Computer

    Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- er button on the front panel. When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/ Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down).

  • Page 94: Shutting The Computer Down

    Power Management Shutting the Computer Down Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems. Use the Power item in the Start Menu and select Shut down. You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo...

  • Page 95: Power Plans

    Power Management Power Plans  The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans (Con- Resuming trol Panel > Power Options). You can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or Operation create a new one. Table 3 - 1, on The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and page 3 - 11...
  • Page 96 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is pow- ered from an AC power source.

  • Page 97: Power-Saving States

    Power Management Power-Saving States  You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where Wake On LAN you left off. Windows 10 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving Support states. Wake-On-LAN is only supported from Sleep or Sleep Hibernate states...

  • Page 98: Hibernate

    Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.

  • Page 99: Configuring The Power Buttons

    Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons  The power/sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on Protection the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.
  • Page 100 Power Management Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu as follows. Go to the Power Options (Hardware and Sound) control panel 1 - 36 (see page Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable” Click Choose what the power buttons do. Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings.

  • Page 101: Resuming Operation

    Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F12 key combo). Power Status Icon Color To Resume Table 3 - 1 Power Off Press the Power Button Resuming Press the Power Button...

  • Page 102: Power Conservation Modes

    Power Management Power Conservation Modes  This system supports Power Saving power management features that place comput- ers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period Power Conservation of inactivity. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center: Modes The Power Saving set- Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.
  • Page 103 Power Management Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination from almost any of the Win- dows 10 interfaces/Apps to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock, Switch User, Sign out, Change a password and Task Manager options. If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu ap- pears to display Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.

  • Page 104: Settings Menu Power Controls

    Power Management Settings Menu Power Controls The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you access to a num- ber of power settings control panels which enable you to quickly adjust power op- tions. Click System to access the menu including the power option settings. Figure 3 - 9 Settings 3 - 14 Settings Menu Power Controls...
  • Page 105 Power Management Battery Saver Battery Saver will display the battery level, and by clicking Battery Use you can see the current state of battery usage by application etc. Click Battery saver settings to adjust the battery saver level. Figure 3 - 10 Settings >...
  • Page 106 Power Management Power & Sleep Power & sleep gives you quick access to Screen and Sleep settings. Click Addi- tional power settings to go to the main power options control panel. Figure 3 - 11 Settings > Power & Sleep 3 - 16 Settings Menu Power Controls...

  • Page 107: Battery Information

    Power Management Battery Information  Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- When the battery is criti- grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached.

  • Page 108: Conserving Battery Power

    Power Management Conserving Battery Power  • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. Windows Mobility Center • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.

  • Page 109: Battery Life

    Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re- move the battery for any reason (e.g.

  • Page 110: Proper Handling Of The Battery Pack

    Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack  • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances Caution • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re- placed.

  • Page 111: Battery Faq

    Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.
  • Page 112 Power Management Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. Figure 3 - 15 Change Plan Settings / Change Advanced Power Settings 3 - 22 Battery Information...
  • Page 113 Power Management Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears): Figure 3 - 16 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
  • Page 114 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.

  • Page 115: Drivers & Utilities

    Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities  This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or Driver Installation & improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of Power some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op- When installing driv- erating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.

  • Page 116: Driver Installation

    Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. Click the message “Tap to choose what happens with this disc.” Click Run autorun.exe. Click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1 4 - 2 Driver Installation...
  • Page 117 Drivers & Utilities Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 (the drivers must be installed in this order) which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below. Click to select the driver you wish to install, (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages.
  • Page 118 Drivers & Utilities Win 10 (64-bit) Driver Page # Win 10 (64-bit) - Optional Items Page # Chipset Page 4 - 7 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Page 6 - 2 NVIDIA Video (VGA) Page 4 - 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 6 - 21 Page 4 - 7...

  • Page 119: Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

    Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers Click Browse CD/DVD (button) in the Drivers Install- If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it er application and browse to the executable file in the may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do appropriate driver folder.

  • Page 120: User Account Control

    Drivers & Utilities User Account Control  If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure, click Continue or Driver Installation General Guidelines Allow, and follow the installation procedure as direct- The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter (and in Chapter 7 Options &...

  • Page 121: Driver Installation Procedure

    Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual Note: If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during disc and click Install Drivers (button). installation, you will be prompted to plug in a network cable, and click OK, to continue installation.

  • Page 122: Touchpad

    Drivers & Utilities Touchpad MEI Driver 1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. 1. Click 8.Install MEI Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Click the button to accept the license agreement 3. Click the check box to accept the license and and click Next.
  • Page 123 Drivers & Utilities After installing the audio driver the system will not re-  turn to the Drivers Installer screen. To install any of the optional drivers, eject the Device Drivers & Utili- Windows Update ties + User’s Manual disc and then reinsert it (or dou- After installing all the drivers make sure you enable ble-click the disc icon in My Computer), and click Check for updates in order to get all the latest security...

  • Page 124: Optional Drivers

    Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in- cluded in your purchase option. Models A & B Figure 4 - 3 - Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN &...

  • Page 125: Bios Utilities Overview

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities  BIOS Screens Overview Note that BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: screens pictured these pages are intend- Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS.

  • Page 126: The Power-On Self Test (Post)

    BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST)  If you enable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen in the Setup Utility, each time you BIOS Settings turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, including Warning a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).

  • Page 127: Failing The Post

    BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non- fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized distributor/supplier as soon as possible.

  • Page 128: The Setup Utility

    BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility  The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic BIOS Settings features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Warning Entering Setup Incorrect settings can cause your system to To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 (give the system a few seconds malfunction.

  • Page 129: Setup Screens

    BIOS Utilities Setup Screens  The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a Setup Menus new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang- Setup menus es to Setup.

  • Page 130: Main Menu

    BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu System Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change these settings.

  • Page 131: Sata Port # (Main Menu)

    BIOS Utilities SATA Port # (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a optical Device/ HDD on the computer’s SATA Ports. OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA Controller if applicable.

  • Page 132: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) The sub-menu here allows you to change the settings for the GPU Performance, FlexiCharger and to DDI Control it as required. 5 - 8 Advanced Menu...

  • Page 133: Gpu Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)

    BIOS Utilities GPU Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)  You can enable/disable NVIDIA GPU Performance scaling from this menu. The NVIDIA Card does the scaling if this option is on, and has less latency than the Intel FlexiCharger GPU.

  • Page 134: Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)

    BIOS Utilities Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology  (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt) You can enable/disable the Intel(R) Thunderbolt port support from this menu (see Thunderbolt Port over). The Thunderbolt port is enabled by default as a data port in Legacy Mode. Set for Display When a display only con- nection for the Thunderbolt...

  • Page 135: Security Level

    BIOS Utilities Security Level  (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt) You can set the security level to Legacy Mode, Unique ID, One time saved key or Thunderbolt DP++ only. Firmware Update This should be enabled • Legacy mode will allow any devices to be connected. when you want to update •...

  • Page 136: Sata Mode (Advanced Menu)

    BIOS Utilities SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)  You can configure SATA (Serial ATA) control to operate in AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) or RAID (Redundant Array of Independent disks) modes from SATA Mode this menu. The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating sys- Selection tem, and after you have backed up all necessary files and data (see sidebar).

  • Page 137: Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Boot Logo (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot. If you disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen, however you can still press these keys, while the boot screen is displayed, to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions.

  • Page 138: Security Menu

    BIOS Utilities Security Menu  Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself, and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on. These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your...

  • Page 139: Set User Password (Security Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Note: To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, then  press Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enter again to confirm the password clearance. Password Warning Note: You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass- If you set a boot pass- word.

  • Page 140: Secure Boot Control (Security Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Secure Boot Control (Security Menu) Secure Boot Control prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process. Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot (see “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 18).

  • Page 141: Tpm Configuration (Security Menu)

    BIOS Utilities TPM Configuration (Security Menu) This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, and to configure the Security Device Support. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM (see “Trusted Platform Module”...

  • Page 142: Boot Menu

    BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 10 Boot Menu  BIOS Screens Note that BIOS screens pictured these pages are intend- ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS. BIOS versions are sub- ject to constant change and revision, therefore your computer’s actual When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g.

  • Page 143: Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) Press Enter to select the Boot Option # and use the arrow keys to select any device in order to move its boot priority up and down the list (the selected device will be highlighted in white).

  • Page 144: Exit Menu

    BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 11 Exit Menu Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made. Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re- turn the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.

  • Page 145: Modules Overview

    Modules Chapter 6: Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional) which may come with your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative. The chapter includes information on the following: •...

  • Page 146: Setting Up Sata Raid Or Ahci Mode

    Modules Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode  AHCI Mode RAID Hard Disks/ Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows Solid State Drives the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command All HDDS/SSDs in a Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance).
  • Page 147 Modules RAID Level Description Table 6 - 1 RAID Levels Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.

  • Page 148: Sata Raid Setup Procedure

    Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure The actual procedure for setting up a RAID system will depend on whether or not your system has UEFI enabled or not, and if you are using 2 * PCIE SSDs with the Windows 10 OS installed on one of them. See below and follow the procedure that corresponds to your system setup: •...

  • Page 149: Sata Raid Setup - Uefi Enabled

    Modules SATA RAID Setup - UEFI Enabled To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Strip- ing (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3) you will require two identical hard disks or solid state drives. You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
  • Page 150 Modules Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. Figure 6 - 1 Create RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R) 10. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks. Rapid Storage 11. Go to Name: and press <Enter>. Technology 12.
  • Page 151 Modules 13. Go to RAID Level: and press <Enter>. 14. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 for details) and press <Enter>. • RAID0 (Stripe) • RAID1 (Mirror) 15. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>.
  • Page 152 Modules 17. You should select two identical hard disks/SSDs to form your RAID volume. 18. If you have selected RAID0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to your requirements (it is recommended that you set the “Strip Size” to 128KB). 19.
  • Page 153 Modules 22. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”, however ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so. • Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive, as the com- puter starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD).

  • Page 154: Sata Raid Setup (2 * Pcie Ssds) - Uefi Enabled

    Modules SATA RAID Setup (2 * PCIE SSDs) - UEFI Enabled If you are setting up a RAID using 2 * PCIE SSDs, with the Windows 10 OS in- stalled on one of them, then follow the setup procedure below: To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Strip- ing (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 -...
  • Page 155 Modules Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive of the operable computer. Copy the f6flpy-x64 folder from the location below (D: denotes your DVD drive) on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk.
  • Page 156 Modules Figure 6 - 6 Name the RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology) 16. Go to RAID Level: and press <Enter>. 17. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 for details) and press <Enter>.
  • Page 157 Modules 18. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>. 19. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto to X (o select the disk required and press <Enter>. Figure 6 - 7 Select Disks (Advanced >...
  • Page 158 Modules 23. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu). Figure 6 - 8 Created RAID Information (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology) 24. Press <Esc> to exit the menu. 25.
  • Page 159 Modules 27. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press <Enter>. 28. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 10 disc. 29. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS).

  • Page 160: Sata Raid Setup - Uefi Disabled

    Modules SATA RAID Setup - UEFI Disabled To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Strip- ing (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3) you will require two identical hard disks or solid state drives. You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
  • Page 161 Modules Select 1.Create RAID Volume and press Enter. Figure 6 - 9 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field. 10. Specify (use the up and down arrow keys) the RAID level (RAID 0 (Stripe) or RAID 1 (Mirror) and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field.
  • Page 162 Modules 13. Press Enter and select the Capacity size (best set to default). 14. Press Enter to select Create Volume. 15. Press Enter to create the volume, and confirm the selection by pressing Y. 16. This will now return to the main menu. Figure 6 - 10 RAID Created 17.
  • Page 163 Modules 18. As the computer starts up make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive and it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD). Alternatively you can press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.

  • Page 164: Deleting A Raid (Windows 10)

    Modules Deleting a RAID (Windows 10) If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so. How- ever backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID, as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes. Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2>...

  • Page 165: Wireless Lan Module

    Modules Wireless LAN Module  If you have included an Intel®, 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n or Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Device (Combo) module is on (i.e. the system is not in Airplane Mode) before installing Operation Aboard the driver. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - electronic transmission...

  • Page 166: 3Rd Party 802.11B/G/N Driver Installation

    Modules 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4.

  • Page 167: Wlan Configuration In Windows 10

    Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options, how- ever make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins. Click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
  • Page 168 Modules Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next. You can choose to share or connect to devices or not. When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected status Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point.
  • Page 169 Modules You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off. 10. You need to either use Airplane Mode, or to turn the WLAN module off aboard aircraft. 11. If you click on Network Settings to bring up Network & Internet for a more comprehensive list of network and internet settings including Wi-Fi (can be turned on/off), Airplane mode (Airplane mode and Wireless devices can be turned on/off) VPN, Dial-up, Ethernet and Proxy.

  • Page 170: Killer Network Manager

    Modules Killer Network Manager  The Killer Network Manager app is installed with the LAN driver (see “LAN” on Killer Network page 4 - 7) for your network adapter. The Killer Network Manager app can be Manager accessed from the desktop or Apps menu. The app helps you to manage your net- This system contains a work performance, optimize connection speed, and to control which applications are built-in Killer™...

  • Page 171: Network

    Modules Network Network Settings will display your Internet Provider Speed. Click Enable Band- width Control to enable the full suite of Killer benefits. Click Apply Changes to activate any changes made to the page. You can Download Latest App Priorities to update the latest applications rules if available.

  • Page 172: Killer Doubleshot Pro

    Modules Killer DoubleShot Pro  If your system contains both a Killer Ethernet controller (as built-in to this ™ system) and a Killer Wireless adapter you can enable Killer DoubleShot Pro. Killer DoubleShot ™ ™ Pro Priority DoubleShot will automatically choose the fastest network (Ethernet or Wireless) ™...

  • Page 173: Applications

    Modules Applications Applications will list all the programs with active, and inactive, network connections (you can choose to Show All Applications or Reset Application Data). The pro- grams in the list can be sorted by Name, Priority (1 highest to 6 lowest), Download (by active data download) and Upload (by active data upload).
  • Page 174 Modules Application Priority with Killer DoubleShot Pro Enabled If DoubleShot is enabled (requires a Killer Ethernet controller and a Killer ™ ™ ™ Wireless adapter) then the applications will display a background color base on the priority: • - Primary adapter supporting highest priority traffic. •...

  • Page 175: Performance

    Modules Performance System Performance displays the top 5 applications by traffic history. This can be reset by selecting Reset Application Data on the Applications page. Usage Down- load/Usage - Upload shows the incoming/outgoing network traffic over the past 2 minutes, and Wireless Signal Strength shows the WiFi signal strength over the past 2 minutes.

  • Page 176: Wifi Manager

    Modules WiFi Manager WiFi Manager will display the strength of the available access points in 2.4Ghz or 5GHz bands. Figure 6 - 21 Killer Network Manager - WiFi Manager 6 - 32 Killer Network Manager...

  • Page 177: Killer Ethernet

    Modules Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the current status of the Killer Ethernet controller. Figure 6 - 22 Killer Network Manager - Killer Ethernet Killer Network Manager 6 - 33...

  • Page 178: Killer Wireless

    Modules Killer Wireless Killer Wireless displays the current status of the Killer Wireless controller (if in- stalled). Figure 6 - 23 Killer Network Manager - Killer Wireless 6 - 34 Killer Network Manager...

  • Page 179: Fingerprint Reader Module

    Modules Fingerprint Reader Module  The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer. Fingerprint Reader Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows and Power Saving password enabled for full security protection. States There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model.

  • Page 180: Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation

    Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers. 3. Click 2.Install Fingerprint Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next > Install. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6.

  • Page 181: Fingerprint Module Configuration

    Modules Fingerprint Module Configuration Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign- in options. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password). After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN. Figure 6 - 24 Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fingerprint.
  • Page 182 Modules You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times. Click Close when complete. You can choose to Add another finger (this is recommended) or Remove the current fingerprint reading. You can now scan your fingerprint to log-on to the computer. 6 - 38 Fingerprint Reader Module...

  • Page 183: Bluetooth & Wlan Combo Module

    Modules Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module  If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Wireless Device module (either Intel®, Qualcomm Atheros or 3rd Party module) then install the Operation Aboard driver as instructed on the following pages. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure that the module is on (i.e.

  • Page 184: 3Rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation

    Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3.

  • Page 185: Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation

    Modules Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 3.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes. 4.

  • Page 186: Bluetooth Configuration In Windows

    Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices (or click the Blue- tooth icon in the taskbar and click Add a Bluetooth Device). Click Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is On and a list of discovered devices will appear.
  • Page 187 Modules Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing. Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device. Figure 6 - 27 Devices > Bluetooth Remove Device Bluetooth &...

  • Page 188: To Make Your Computer Discoverable To Bluetooth Devices

    Modules To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices. Click Bluetooth and under Related Settings click More Bluetooth options (or click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar Open Settings). In Bluetooth Settings make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC check box (Discovery) has a check inside it.

  • Page 189: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

    Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology ®  The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high-performance IRST and M.2 PCI-e SATA and SATA RAID capabilities. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology SSDs application (after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order) to support Note that Intel®...

  • Page 190: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology For Raid Systems

    Modules Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your RAID configuration. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from IRST and M.2 PCI-e SSDs the item in the Start menu. Note that Intel®...
  • Page 191 Modules Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Help  If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as “Degraded” or “Failed” it may be possible to recover the volume. If the volume cannot be restored then you Help will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up. Click the Help menu (or press F1) for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol- Click the Help (or press F1) menu button at the...

  • Page 192: Raid Volume Data Verification And Repair

    Modules RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume. The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level: RAID Verify Verify & Repair Level Table 6 - 2 RAID 0...
  • Page 193 Modules Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window. Click Manage and click Advanced. Click Verify and click Verify (button) to begin the process (in some cases you may be required to initialize a volume before verification).
  • Page 194 Modules The completion percentage will be listed under Status (verifying and repairing).  Click Close in the Verify Volume Data Results window. Scheduling Verify & Repair You can schedule verifi- cation and repair by clicking Preferences > Scheduler abling a set time for ver- ification and repair.

  • Page 195: Intel® Smart Response Technology

    Modules Intel® Smart Response Technology  Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the Intel® Smart Response and M.2 SSD as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory. PCI-e SSDs System Requirements to support Intel®...

  • Page 196: Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology

    Modules Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application. Click Enable acceleration under Performance > Smart Response Technology (note that you will at least 5MB of free unpartitioned and unallocated space on the SSD otherwise the Smart Response Technology item will not appear). Figure 6 - 34 Intel®...
  • Page 197 Modules Select the HDD (or RAID volume) to be accelerated (it is highly recommended that you accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance). Select the acceleration mode, and then click OK (Enhanced mode is selected by default). Note: Enhanced mode (default): Acceleration optimized for data protection.
  • Page 198 Modules The page will refresh and report the new configuration in under Performance > Smart Response Technology. Figure 6 - 36 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Performance (Smart Response Technology) 6 - 54 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology...

  • Page 199: Sound Blaster Audio

    Modules Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-5 Audio AP Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc an attached DVD drive.
  • Page 200 Modules Profile You can setup a Profile with your audio preference settings and choose to save the settings for Music, Movie or different Game Types. These settings can be exported or imported as required, and custom Profiles may be set and saved as required. Figure 6 - 38 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Profile...
  • Page 201 Modules SBX Pro Studio  Click the slider button under the control to enable/disable the control, and click the yellow slider to adjust the levels. Press the play button to test settings. Smart Volume Setting The default setting for Smart Volume in SBX Pro Studio is set to Normal.
  • Page 202 Modules Scout Mode Click on the power button to enable Scout Mode to enhance your ability to hear enemies in games from a further distance away than would normally be possible. Figure 6 - 40 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Scout Mode 6 - 58 Sound Blaster Audio...
  • Page 203 Modules Voice FX Click on the power button to enable Voice FX and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Select the mode required from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the playback of the effect. Figure 6 - 41 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Voice FX Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 59...
  • Page 204 Modules EAX Effects & EQ Click to select either/or EAX Effects or EQ, select the mode required from the drop- box and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Click on Save to save any custom changes to the set levels and effects. Figure 6 - 42 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 EAX Effects &...
  • Page 205 Modules Advanced Settings Click on SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES, select the speaker/headphone configura- tion from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the effect. You can also adjust the Bass Management by clicking the Bass Redirection and Subwoofer Gain, and click on the slider to adjust the Crossover Frequency. Click SPEAKER CALI- BRATION to calibrate the distance and level of the speakers.
  • Page 206 Modules Hot Key Configuration Click Configure Hot Keys in Scout Mode to access the Hot Key Configuration menu. Click Enable All Hot Keys, and then click on the task and press the key se- quence required. Any hotkeys chosen will be locked by the application, and there- fore will not be able to be used in other applications.
  • Page 207 Modules Creative ALchemy The Creative ALchemy application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu. Use the left menu to select any installed games and click the button to move them to the right column to enable ALchemy support for the game. Creative ALchemy re- stores hardware accelerated audio to enable EAX effects and 3D Audio when play- ing Direct Sound3D games.
  • Page 208 Modules Testing 5.1 Surround Sound (Advanced Settings) If you are using the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 control panel (Advanced Settings) to test your headphones/speakers, set up as a 5.1 surround sound system with the mi- crophone jack enabled as the "Center/Subwoofer" (see Figure 2 - 3 on page 2 - in the Realtek HD Audio Manager, you may not hear the low Subwoofer test tone as some headphones/speakers do not support low frequencies.

  • Page 209: Pc Camera

    Modules PC Camera Use the Fn + F10 key combination (see “Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 19) or Control Center button to toggle power to the PC Camera module. When the PC Camera is in use the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in (see Figure 1 - 2 on page 1 - 6/Figure 1 - 3 on page 1 -...

  • Page 210: Camera App

    Modules Camera App Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or Control Center button). Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon (you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
  • Page 211 Modules Click Settings to access the camera settings menu to make adjustments for Camera Button long key press function, Photo Aspect ratio, Framing grid, video recording frame rates, Flicker reduction and Digital video stabilization.  Camera Settings The Self Timer may be set to take Photos after 2, 5 or 10 sec- onds and can also be set to continue taking pictures until the camera button is pressed again.

  • Page 212: Taking Pictures/Capturing Video

    Modules Taking Pictures/Capturing Video Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or Control Center button). Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon (you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
  • Page 213 Modules Captured photos and videos will be saved to the Photos app stored in the Start menu (type Photos into the search box if you cannot find the app). Figure 6 - 50 Photo App (For Captured Photos & Videos) PC Camera 6 - 69...

  • Page 214: Trusted Platform Module

    Modules Trusted Platform Module (Optional) The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a sys- tem administrator before users can access security features.

  • Page 215: Enabling & Managing Tpm

    Modules Enabling & Managing TPM Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable. You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer.

  • Page 216: Tpm Management In Windows

    Modules TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows: Go to the Control Panel. Click BitLocker Drive Encryption (System and Security). Click TPM Administration. Figure 6 - 52 BitLocker Drive Encryption (TPM Administration) 6 - 72 Trusted Platform Module...
  • Page 217 Modules The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here. Figure 6 - 53 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management on...

  • Page 218: Tpm Actions

    Modules TPM Actions Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM (this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key). After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off, Change Owner Password, Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout.
  • Page 219 Modules BitLocker BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk. Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel (System and Security). Click Turn on Bit Locker. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup BitLocker, and make sure you have a removable media (e.g.

  • Page 220: 4G Module

    Modules 3G/4G Module  If you have included an optional UMTS/HSPA+ based 3G Module (Universal Mo- Wireless Device bile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access) module or LTE Operation Aboard (Long Term Evolution) 4G module (see “Communication” on page D - 4 for spec- Aircraft ification details) in your purchase option, you do not require a driver/application...

  • Page 221: 3G/4G Sim Card Insertion

    Modules 3G/4G SIM Card Insertion  You will need to remove the battery in order to insert the USIM card. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Warranty Warning Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow. Please check with your Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and the battery will pop up to be service...
  • Page 222 Modules Remove the battery from the bay Insert the USIM card as illustrated below (pay careful attention to the  orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards) USIM Card Orienta- until it clicks fully into position. tion To eject the card simply press it until it ejects, but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G/4G network (however your machine should be powered...

  • Page 223: 3G/4G Configuration In Windows 10

    Modules 3G/4G Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a 3G/4G connection as below, however make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins. You can connect to a 3G/4G con- nection in much the same way as the WLAN connection. Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Network and Internet.
  • Page 224 Modules 6 - 80...

  • Page 225: Troubleshooting Overview

    Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.

  • Page 226: Basic Hints And Tips

    Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap- pears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.

  • Page 227: Backup And General Maintenance

    Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wal- let.

  • Page 228: Viruses

    Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the defini- tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.

  • Page 229: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software

    Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
  • Page 230 Troubleshooting • Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem.

  • Page 231: Problems And Possible Solutions

    Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned on the power but it doesn’t Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the work. battery is present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way).
  • Page 232 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer feels too hot. Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating”...
  • Page 233 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Thunderbolt Port doesn’t appear to The Thunderbolt Port must be enabled in the BIOS. You will need to enable work. Thunderbolt support in the BIOS “Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)” on page 5 - An external display will not connect to the The security level of the Thunderbolt Port must be set to support Display only in Thunderbolt Port.
  • Page 234 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The sound cannot be heard or the volume The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the Volume is very low. Control Panel in the Windows notification area, or use the key combination Fn + F5 and F6 (see “Function Keys &...
  • Page 235 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode. Check the LED cannot be detected. indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - 8).
  • Page 236 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer is off (or in Sleep Mode) but The port is not powered on. Toggle power to the port using the Fn + power powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged in button combination. to a working outlet, or by battery with a capacity above 20%.
  • Page 237 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution I have used Update Driver in Device It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter Manager (Unknown device > Other 4 (which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Devices) to try and install the Airplane User’s Manual disc).
  • Page 238 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When using a Bluetooth headset the This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets. To resolve this issue do the audio appears to be mono and not following (you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up, restart, stereo.

  • Page 239: Thunderbolt Support

    Troubleshooting Thunderbolt Support You can enable/disable Thunderbolt support (and set the security level) in the BIOS/Aptio Setup Utility. It is enabled in Legacy Mode by default. Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility (BIOS) by pressing F2 at startup. Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu.
  • Page 240 Troubleshooting 7 - 16...

  • Page 241: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to commu- nicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...

  • Page 242: Ports And Jacks

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to UHS-II) Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device.

  • Page 243: Headphone-Out Jack

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description e-SATA / Powered USB This e-SATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) port allows you to plug-in 3.0 Combo Port external Serial ATA hard drives. This port also serves as a powered USB 3.0 port. The powered USB 3.0 port (see Figure 1 - 14 on page 1 - 22 may be toggled on /off by...

  • Page 244: Microphone-In Jack

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Microphone-In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer. RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. S/PDIF-Out Jack This S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) Out Port allows you to connect your DVD- capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1”...

  • Page 245: Thunderbolt™ 3 Port/Usb 3.1 Type C Port

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Thunderbolt Port/ This unified Thunderbolt 3 port/ USB 3.1 port allows for the connection of external peripherals to ™ 3 USB 3.1 Type C Port the computer by combining PCI Express (PCIe), DisplayPort (DP), USB 3.1 and its own Thunderbolt 3 technologies.

  • Page 246: Usb 3.0 Port

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description  Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices In order to prevent system problems make sure you do not simply pull the cable out from the Thunderbolt port. The hardware must be ejected safely: Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop App and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

  • Page 247: Control Center & Flexikey

    Control Center & Flexikey® Appendix B: Control Center & Flexikey® Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center & Flexikey® appli- cations. Control Center Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, power management features and enables you to quickly turn modules on/off.
  • Page 248 Control Center & Flexikey®  Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon the notification area of the taskbar. Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel (move the cursor onto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it).

  • Page 249: Power Modes

    Control Center & Flexikey® Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc. You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.

  • Page 250: Control Center Menus

    Control Center & Flexikey® Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages.  Display Utility The Display Utility icon will only appear in the Sys-...

  • Page 251: Power Status (System Program

    Control Center & Flexikey® Power Status (System Program) The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state. Brightness (System Program) The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level.

  • Page 252: This System Supports Power Saving Power

    Control Center & Flexikey® Power Conservation (System Program) This system supports Power Saving power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a desig- nated period of inactivity (see “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 12).

  • Page 253: Touchpad/Camera (Device

    Control Center & Flexikey® TouchPad/Camera (Device) Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module’s power status. The icon will appear dimmed when it is off Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected (see Table B - 1, on page B Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/ Number Lock/Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode.

  • Page 254: Display Utility (System Program For High Definition Displays Only

    Control Center & Flexikey® Display Utility (System Program for High Definition displays only) The Display Utility icon will only appear in the System Program menu if your display’s resolution is QHD (2560 * 1440) or above. The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view. The initial screen will display the default Express settings as indicated below.
  • Page 255 Control Center & Flexikey® Click Advanced to adjust the settings to adjust the overall DPI scaling to your requirements, or you can also click on the items (Icons, Title Bars, Message Boxes, Menus, Tool Tips & Palette Titles) in the lower half of the screen to customize the text size.
  • Page 256 Control Center & Flexikey® The System Program will display an arrow icon at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item. Figure B - 5 - Time Zone (if Display Utility is Included) B - 10 Overview...

  • Page 257: Cpu Overclocking Support

    Control Center & Flexikey® CPU Overclocking Support You can enable overclocking support for systems with Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK (2.7GHz) CPUs. However to support overclocking for this CPU you will need to install the Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility which is pro- vided on the Device Drivers &...
  • Page 258 Control Center & Flexikey® You will need to agree to the usage conditions before continuing. You may tune the system using the set of controls provided on the left side menus e.g. System Information etc. Figure B - 7 - Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility B - 12 Overview...
  • Page 259 Control Center & Flexikey® 10. A Help file is provided and you can check the Intel website for further information. Figure B - 8 - Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility - Help Overview B - 13...
  • Page 260 Control Center & Flexikey® After the Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility has been installed, the CPU Overlclocking button will appear on your Control Center Gaming page. This button provides quick access to the Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility. Figure B - 9 - Gaming with CPU Overclocking B - 14 Overview...

  • Page 261: Flexikey® Application

    Control Center & Flexikey® Flexikey® Application Click the button in the Control Center, or the click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, to access the Flexikey® application. Profiles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete Profiles (you can main- tain 12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the menus.

  • Page 262: Language Interface

    Control Center & Flexikey® Flexikey® Application Features • EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys. This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
  • Page 263 Control Center & Flexikey® Enabling or Disabling Flexikey® You can enable or disable Flexikey® (and therefore any hotkeys or mouse profile functions currently in use) by using the Fn + Backspace key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again.
  • Page 264 Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 265 Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached, the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left , right and middle buttons of the attached mouse, and also for any backward and forward buttons if appli- cable (on a gaming type mouse).

  • Page 266: Keyboard Settings - Express Key

    Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Express Key To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
  • Page 267 Control Center & Flexikey® Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting. 10.

  • Page 268: Enabling Time Record

    Control Center & Flexikey® Enabling Time Record If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination, then you can use Time Record function to do so. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key for the shortcut action, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
  • Page 269 Control Center & Flexikey® You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time (MS) field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses. Figure B - 19 - Time Record Between Key Presses Click to close the Time Record window.

  • Page 270: Keyboard Settings - Launch App

    Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Launch App You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows: Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the application, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type.
  • Page 271 Control Center & Flexikey® Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green. Figure B - 21 - Key Set to Launch App If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore.

  • Page 272: Keyboard Settings - Express Text

    Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Express Text A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type.
  • Page 273 Control Center & Flexikey® Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in blue.

  • Page 274: Keyboard Settings - Disable

    Control Center & Flexikey® Keyboard Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any keys not required. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in Action Type.

  • Page 275: Mouse Settings - Express Key

    Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Express Key To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations (an external mouse must be attached), or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.

  • Page 276: Enabling Time Record For Mouse Settings

    Control Center & Flexikey® Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name). Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).

  • Page 277: Mouse Settings - Launch App

    Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Launch App You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows: Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type.
  • Page 278 Control Center & Flexikey® Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open. The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in green Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile. Figure B - 26 - Mouse Button Set to Launch App B - 32 Mouse Settings - Launch App...

  • Page 279: Mouse Settings - Express Text

    Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Express Text A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type.
  • Page 280 Control Center & Flexikey® Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer. The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in blue.

  • Page 281: Mouse Settings - Disable

    Control Center & Flexikey® Mouse Settings - Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required. Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Disable in Action Type.

  • Page 282: Statistics

    Control Center & Flexikey® Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application, and to disable any infrequently, or unused, keys to save any accidental incorrect key presses. Click the Statistics Tab, and press Start Record to start recording the frequency of key presses for keys used. You can then go to the application you wish to use the profile for, and use the application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded.

  • Page 283: Nvidia Video Driver Controls

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix C: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on  page 1 - Video Card Options NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Note that card types, Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - specifications and driv- ers are subject to contin-...

  • Page 284: Nvidia Control Panel

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel  More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab. Panel Go to the Control Panel. To access the Ge- Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click to view the control panel in either Large Force..
  • Page 285 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and  tools which allow quick access to features such as display configuration, 3D Settings and Help menus etc. Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page.
  • Page 286 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure C - 3 Help Menu C - 4 NVIDIA Control Panel...

  • Page 287: Change Resolution

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Change Resolution You can Change Resolution for your attached displays from the NVIDIA control panel. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Change resolution.

  • Page 288: Display Devices

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices  Note that you can use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable con- Sound Blaster nected to the HDMI-Out port and/or DisplayPort compatible cable connected to a Audio & HDMI DisplayPort 1.2 to connect an external display. You can also use the Thunderbolt Connection Port connected to a compatible display device (see below).

  • Page 289: Configuring An External Display (Nvidia

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)  Clone the Displays Display Not Shown Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. If the attached display Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page does not appear in the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up “1.Select the displays multiple displays.
  • Page 290 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Extending the Display  Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Changing the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up Primary Display on multiple displays.
  • Page 291 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Primary display (the main window display) will be denoted by an asterisk the top right corner of the icon. To change the Primary display right-click the icon and select Make primary. Click Apply > Yes to save any changes. Figure C - 7 Switch Primary Display...
  • Page 292 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can drag the icons to match the desktop layout you want to use (e.g. you may want to extend the display to the right or left of the primary display). 10. Click Apply > Yes to save any further changes. Figure C - 8 Drag Display Icons...

  • Page 293: Multiple Display Connections To Hdmi-Out Port/Displayports/Thunderbolt Port

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Multiple Display Connections to HDMI-Out Port/DisplayPorts/Thunderbolt  Port Note that certain NVIDIA video cards can support up to three external displays Video Adapters & (one attached to the HDMI-Out Port and two others attached to the Display Ports/ Display Port Support Thunderbolt Port - see sidebar for restrictions), in addition to the built-in LCD.

  • Page 294: Configure Other Displays Using Project

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configure Other Displays Using Project You can configure attached displays from Project. Attach your display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Press the + P key combination. Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.

  • Page 295: Configuring An External Display In Windows

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Control Panel. Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution (Appearance and Personalization). Click the Detect button. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
  • Page 296 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure C - 11 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) •...
  • Page 297 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The System Control Panel in Settings may also be used to configure displays. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Click the Start Menu and click Settings > System (or right-click the desktop and select Display Settings).

  • Page 298: Manage 3D Settings

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Manage 3D Settings You can configure the 3D global settings (to be applied to all application programs) or make specific adjustments for installed program settings. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Click Manage 3D Settings and select either Global Settings or Program Settings. Click the Setting menu items to select any global options required, or select a program to customize from the drop-down menu (click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu).

  • Page 299: Hdcp Status

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDCP Status If your external display is HDCP (High Bandwith Digital Content protection) com- patible then the NVIDIA control panel will display the HDCP system status. Figure C - 14 HDCP Status HDCP Status C - 17...

  • Page 300: Adjust Video Settings

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust Video Settings You can adjust video color and image settings from the Video sub-menus. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Click “+” next to Video if its sub-items are not shown and then click either Adjust video color settings or Adjust video image settings.

  • Page 301: G-Sync

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls G-SYNC  Click to put a check in the box to Enable G-SYNC (it is enabled by default). G- G-SYNC Support SYNC is designed to provide a smooth game play experience from your GeForce G-SYNC is only sup- product by synchronizing the monitor’s refresh cycle to the GPU’s render rate, thus ported if you have a G- removing lag and stutter issues, in order to have objects appear sharper and scenes...
  • Page 302 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Setting up G-SYNC Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Click “+” next to Display if its sub-items are not shown and then click Set up G- SYNC (you must have a a G-SYNC capable display and video adapter). Click Enable G-Sync (you can select for ...full screen mode or ..for windowed and full screen mode).

  • Page 303: Nvidia Geforce Experience

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience If you have a working internet connection (and you will need remain connected to the internet to run NVIDIA GeForce Experience) you can click the NVIDIA GeForce Experience desktop icon (or App) to run the application. This will op- timize your gaming settings for your GTX video card by downloading the latest set- tings from the NVIDIA cloud data center.
  • Page 304 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience Features • Click the Games tab and click Scan for games to update the optimal settings for your installed games from the NVIDIA cloud data center for your PC. • The Drivers tab allows you to check and download the latest available video driver.

  • Page 305: Nvidia Geforce Experience - Batteryboost

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience - BatteryBoost BatteryBoost allows you to optimize your system’s battery life when gaming. You can adjust the BatteryBoost slider in Preferences > BatteryBoost (make sure you have restarted the computer after the first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience). Running BatteryBoost On first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience you should be connected to the inter- net (BatteryBoost will not appear at this stage).

  • Page 306: Nvidia Geforce Experience - Shadowplay

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience - ShadowPlay Click on the ShadowPlay icon at the top right of the control panel and then click the power button to enable the feature. You can adjust the settings from the menu buttons. Figure C - 21 NVIDIA GeForce Experience...

  • Page 307: Hdmi Audio Configuration

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration As HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video sig- nals you can configure the audio output from the NVIDIA control panel and Sound control panel. The settings will depend upon the external HDMI display you have connected to.
  • Page 308 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Audio Setup for HDMI  In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually con- figure the HDMI audio output. Volume Adjustment The sound volume level Go to the Sound control panel. can be clicking using the Click Playback (tab) volume control icon...
  • Page 309 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure C - 24 HDMI Device Properties HDMI Audio Configuration C - 27...
  • Page 310 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes  • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempt- ing to play audio/video sources through the device. Other Applications • Under certain conditions, if the HDMI cable is disconnected, the default audio If you are using a third playback device will not revert to speakers until the computer is restarted (if you party application to play...

  • Page 311: Wireless Display

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Wireless Display  Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module/WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod- Compatible ule (you need to make sure that your video adapter/display device is compatible Adapters with your particular WLAN/Combo module) in conjunction with a compatible video adapter/display device (purchased separately) to allow you to display the For a list of compatible contents of the notebook display on another display (e.g.

  • Page 312: Wireless Display Configuration

    NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Wireless Display Configuration Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10. Press the + P key combination. Click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
  • Page 313 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting and click Next. The display will then connect (for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter/display for full details). Go to the Project menu and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect from the wireless display.
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  • Page 315 Specifications Appendix D: Specifications  Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your distributor/supplier for details.

  • Page 316: Memory

    Specifications Processor Memory Video Adapter Options Intel® Core™ i7-6700K (4.0GHz) Dual Channel DDR4 NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 980M PCIe * 16 Video Card 8M L3 Cache, LGA 1151, 14nm (14 Four 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Nanometer), DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 91W 8GB GDDR5 Video RAM Supporting DDR4 2133 MHz Memory Microsoft DirectX®...

  • Page 317: Storage

    Specifications Storage Keyboard & Pointing Device One DC-In Jack Two Changeable 2.5" 7mm/9.5mm (h) Full Size Color Illuminated Keyboard with Card Reader Hard Disk Drives (HDD) / Solid State Numeric Keypad & Anti-Ghost Keys Embedded Multi-In-1 Push-Push Card Drives (SSD) with SATA Interface (RAID Built-In TouchPad (with Multi Gesture &...

  • Page 318: Communication

    Specifications Communication Operating System Power Built-In 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN Windows® 10 (64-bit) Removable 8 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 82WH 2.0M FHD PC Video Camera Module Features (By Model Type) Full Range AC/DC Adapter – AC in 100 - Intel®...
  • Page 319 Specifications Model B: 418mm (w) * 282mm (d) * 16 - 38.9mm(h) 3.9kg *Barebone System with VGA Card & Battery *A barebone system does not include the HDD, RAM, adapter, power cord and factory option modules (weight tolerance within +/- 5%). Specifications D - 5...
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