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Page 2 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 3: 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 4 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18: 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. •...
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Page 20: 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 21 Preface LCD Panel Open - Models B & C ......................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 ...............................1-22 Left View ..............................1-23 Bottom View - Model A ..........................1-25...
Page 22 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 Setup for Headphones/Speakers - Line-Out Jack ..................2-8 Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse ........................2-9 Touchpad Sensitivity ..........................2-9 Mouse Properties Control Panel ......................2-10...
Page 23 Preface Sleep ................................3-7 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...
Page 24 Preface Windows Security Message ........................4-6 New Hardware Found ..........................4-6 Driver Installation Procedure ........................4-7 Chipset ...............................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..........................4-7 LAN ................................4-7 Card Reader ...............................4-8 Touchpad ..............................4-8 Airplane ..............................4-8 Control Center ............................4-8 MEI Driver ..............................4-8 Thunderbolt ..............................4-8 Audio .................................4-9 Optional Drivers ............................4-10 BIOS Utilities Overview ..............................5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) .......................5-2...
Page 25 Preface Entering Setup ............................5-4 Setup Screens .............................5-5 Main Menu ..............................5-6 System Time & Date (Main Menu) ......................5-6 SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................5-7 OffBoard SATA / NVMe Controller Configuration (Main Menu) ............5-7 System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ....................5-7 MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision/ VGA Card / VBIOS Revision/Build Date / Mac Address (Main Menu) ..........................5-7 Advanced Menu ............................5-8 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..................5-8...
Page 26 Preface (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt) ....................5-12 Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced Menu) ................5-13 SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) ......................5-14 Boot Logo (Advanced Menu) ........................5-15 Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) ....................5-15 Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) ...................5-15 Security Menu ............................5-16 Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ....................5-16 Set User Password (Security Menu) ......................5-17 Password on boot: (Security Menu) ......................5-17...
Page 27 Preface Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application ..................6-2 SATA RAID Setup Procedure ........................6-4 SATA RAID Setup - UEFI Enabled ......................6-5 SATA RAID Setup (2 * PCIE SSDs) - UEFI Enabled ................6-10 SATA RAID Setup - UEFI Disabled .......................6-16 Deleting a RAID (Windows 10) ......................6-20 Wireless LAN Module ..........................6-21 Intel®...
Page 28 Preface Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ....................6-40 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............6-40 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows ......................6-41 To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices ..............6-43 Sound Blaster Audio ..........................6-44 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-5 Audio AP Installation ..................6-44 Intel®...
Page 29 Preface Troubleshooting Overview ..............................7-1 Basic Hints and Tips ..........................7-2 Backup and General Maintenance ......................7-3 Viruses ...............................7-4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ..................7-5 Problems and Possible Solutions .......................7-7 Resolving the “Can’t connect to this network” issue with the 3G/4G Module ........7-18 Thunderbolt Support ..........................7-19 Interface (Ports &...
Page 30 Preface RJ-45 LAN Jack ............................A-4 Security Lock Slot ............................A-4 Thunderbolt™ 3 Port/USB 3.1 Gen 2 ......................A-5 Type C Port ...............................A-5 USB 3.0 Port (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ............................A-7 Powered USB 3.0 ............................A-7 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ............................A-7 Combo Port ...............................A-7 USB 2.0 Port .............................A-7 (For Model A Computers Only .........................A-7 Control Center &...
Page 31 Preface 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 Time Zone (System Program) .........................B-7 TouchPad/Camera (Device) ........................B-7 FlexiAccess (Device) ..........................B-7 Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/ Number Lock/Airplane Mode ................B-7 Left Windows Key (Gaming) ........................B-7 Headphone Impedance (Gaming) ......................B-7 Flexikey®...
Page 32 Preface Keyboard Settings - Launch App ......................B-28 Keyboard Settings - Express Text ......................B-30 Keyboard Settings - Disable ........................B-32 Mouse Settings - Express Key ........................B-33 Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings ....................B-34 Mouse Settings - Launch App ........................B-35 Mouse Settings - Express Text .......................B-37 Mouse Settings - Disable ........................B-39 Statistics ..............................B-40 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls...
Page 33 Preface Change Resolution ..........................C-19 Display Devices ............................C-20 Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) ..................C-21 Multiple Display Connections to HDMI-Out Port/DisplayPorts/Thunderbolt Port .......C-25 Multiple External Display Notes ......................C-26 Manage 3D Settings ..........................C-27 HDCP Status ............................C-28 Adjust Video Settings ..........................C-29 G-SYNC ..............................C-30 HDMI Audio Configuration ........................C-32 Specifications Processor ..............................D-2 Core Logic ..............................D-2...
Page 34 Preface Interface ..............................D-3 Card Reader ..............................D-4 Card Slots ..............................D-4 Communication ............................D-4 Operating System ............................D-4 Features (Depending on Model Type) ......................D-5 Security ..............................D-5 Power Management ..........................D-5 Power ................................D-5 Environmental Spec ..........................D-5 Physical Dimensions & Weight ........................D-5 XXXIII...
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Lcd Panel Open - Models B & C
Quick Start Guide LCD Panel Open - Models B & C Figure 1 - 3 LCD Panel Open -  Models B & C 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 43: 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 (note the top case LEDs for Model A are green, Models B & C are white). Top Case LEDS Front Case LEDS Icon...
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 (Model A Only). Keyboard and Lightbar (Model A Only) 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 51 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 +...
Page 55: Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 12 Front & Rear Views Model A 1. LED Power Indica- tors 2. Lightbar (Model A Only) Model A 3. Vent/Fan Intake HDMI-Out Port 5. Mini DisplayPort 1 6. Mini DisplayPort 2 Models B &...
Page 56 Quick Start Guide  HDMI Port / Display Ports Note that the HDMI Port and Display Ports support video and audio signals to attached external displays. Note that Sound Blaster X-Fi audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI or Display Port connection.
Page 57: Right View
Quick Start Guide Right View Figure 1 - 13 Right View Model A 1. Line-In Jack 2. Microphone Jack 3. Line-Out Jack 4. 2-In-Audio Jack (Headphone / S/PDIF-Out Jack) Models B & C 5. USB 2.0 Port (Model A Only) 6.
Page 58: Left View
Quick Start Guide Left View Figure 1 - 14 Left View Model A 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. 1 * USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) Thunderbolt™ 3 Combo Port 3. 1 * USB 3.1 Gen 2 Models B & C (Type C) Port 4.
Page 59 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 If you want to use the Thunderbolt port to support display devices then you will need to set it up in the BIOS (see “DDI...
Page 60: 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 61: Bottom View - Models B & C
Quick Start Guide Bottom View - Models B & C Figure 1 - 16 Bottom View  Models B & C 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 62: 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 (for Model A computers only).
Page 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 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 73 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 74 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. Make sure you run the GeForce Experience app after installing all the drivers (internet connection required), and then restart the computer and run the app a second time.
Page 75: 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 41).
Page 76 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 77 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 1 - 42 Power Options...
Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 & S/PDIF Combo jack, Line-In jack, Line-Out jack and Volume Adjustment Microphone-In jack (note: the Line-Out jack is used for 7.1 surround sound only).
Page 83 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 Headset Playback follows: If you are using a head-...
Page 84: 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 85: Setup For Headphones/Speakers - Line-Out Jack
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Setup for Headphones/Speakers - Line-Out Jack  To connect either headphones or speakers to the Line-Out jack follow the instruc- tions below: Auto Pop-Up Dialog Plug either the headphones or speakers in to the Line-Out jack. You should enable the When the pop-up menu appears make sure you select Line-Out by putting a check auto pop-up dialog to...
Page 86: 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 87: Mouse Properties Control Panel
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Mouse Properties Control Panel  You can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows as fol- Disabling the lows. Touchpad Right-click the Start Menu icon. If you need to disable Select Control Panel. the Touchpad for any Click Mouse (Hardware and Sound >...
Page 88 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Figure 2 - 8 Mouse Properties Control Panels Mouse Properties Control Panel 2 - 11...
Page 89: Mouse & Touchpad Devices
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Mouse & Touchpad Devices  You can also configure the functions from the Mouse & touchpad control panel in Disabling the Devices in the Settings control panel as follows. Touchpad Click the Settings item in the Start Menu (this is also as an App or All Settings in If you need to disable the Action Center).
Page 90 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchpad Settings You can disable the Touchpad by clicking the Touchpad button to turn it off. You can set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an ex- ternal USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached. Click “Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected”...
Page 91 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio Touchapd Taps Make sure “Allow taps on the touchpad” is on if you want to use the tap feature. The Delay feature helps prevent recognizing taps on the pad by accident, by recog- nizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. Use the drop-down menu to either turn of any delay, or to adjust the delay to your preference.
Page 92 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio You to use a specific gesture or taps on the surface of the pad to perform specific actions to manipulate documents, objects and applications, and these may be en- abled or disabled by clicking on the appropriate button. Figure 2 - 12 Mouse &...
Page 93 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio The two-finger tap acts as a right-click mouse action and can bring up context menus etc. 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 94 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio The three and four-finger taps may be configured may be used to trigger Cortana Search or the Action Center. Figure 2 - 15 Mouse & Touchpad Select Actions The three finger-drags & slides gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer.
Page 95 Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio 2 - 18...
Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 - 37 (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 106: 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 107: 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 108 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 109: 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 110 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 111 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117 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 118 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 119 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 120: 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 121: 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 122 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 123 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: Driver Installation Procedure
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure 6. Restart the computer and run the application again after restart . Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive and click Install Driv- Note: After installing the video driver go to the Dis- ers (button).
Page 127: Card Reader
Drivers & Utilities Card Reader Control Center 1. Click 4.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes. 1. Click 7.Install Control Center AP > Yes. 2. Click Finish. 2. Click Next > Install. 3. Click Finish to restart your computer (see Touchpad “Flexikey® Application” on page 1 - 17 1.
Page 128: Audio
Drivers & Utilities Audio  1. Click 10. Install Audio Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next. Windows Update 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Check for updates in order to get all the latest security After installing the audio driver the system will not re- updates etc.
Page 129: 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 4 - 10 Driver Installation...
Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135: 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 136: 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 / NVMe Controller Configuration (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA / NVMe Controller if applicable.
Page 137: 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 Scaling, FlexiCharger, SW Guard Extensions, Active Processor Cores, Intel Virtualization Technology, VT-d, Fast Boot and DDI Control it as required. 5 - 8 Advanced Menu...
Page 138: 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 139: Active Processor Codes (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
BIOS Utilities Active Processor Codes (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)  You can select the number (All, 1, 2 or 3) of active processor cores from this menu should you have the need to do so. Thunderbolt Port Set for Display Intel Virtualization Technology (Advanced Menu >...
Page 140: 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 over). The Thunderbolt port is enabled by default as a data port in Unique ID mode. Figure 5 - 5 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
Page 141: 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 DP only. • Legacy mode will allow any devices to be connected. • You can set the port to allow only devices with a Unique ID to connect. If the unique ID is not located then you will be asked to confirm the connection.
Page 142: Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced Menu)  This menu allows you to adjust settings for processor and performance, and allows you to Enable/Disable the PL1, PL2 Custom Setting for CPU power limits and the Overclocking Issues CPU VR Custom Setting for voltage regulation. A warning will appear to remind If you get any errors due to you that overclocking may damage hardware, and that you must be sure that the changing overclocking set-...
Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 147: 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 - 20).
Page 148: 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 149: Boot Menu
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 12 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 150: 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 151: Exit Menu
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 13 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 152: 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 153: 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 154 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 155: 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 156: 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 157 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 158 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 159 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 160 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 161: 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167: 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 168 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 169 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 170 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 171: 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 172: Wireless Lan Module
Modules Wireless LAN Module  If you have included an Intel®, Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module or AC/AD Wireless Device Wireless LAN/Bluetooth combo module make sure it is on (i.e. the system is not in Operation Aboard Airplane Mode) before installing the driver. Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in...
Page 173: Intel® Wlan Driver Installation
Modules Intel® WLAN 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 174: 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) AC/AD WLAN Module Wi-Fi Selection before configuration begins.
Page 175 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 176 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 177: 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 178: 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 179: 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 180: 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 181 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 182: 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 183: 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 184: 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 185: 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 186: 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 187: 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. The driver will quickly be installed without any further prompts. 5.
Page 188: Fingerprint Module Configuration
Modules Fingerprint Module Configuration  Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign- PIN Code in options. You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password). You will be asked to add After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN.
Page 189 Modules You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times (this may be in excess of 20 times). Try to present different parts of your finger in different positions (similar to the various positions you may use when using it, and if you see red at any point try a different position).
Page 190: Bluetooth & Wlan Combo Module
Modules Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module  If you have included an Intel®, Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module or AC/AD Wireless Device Wireless LAN/Bluetooth combo module make sure it is on (i.e. the system is not in Operation Aboard Airplane Mode) before installing the driver. Aircraft The use of any portable •...
Page 191: Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
Modules Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation  1. Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode, and then insert the Device Bluetooth Data Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive. Transfer 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3.
Page 192 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 193 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 6 - 42 Bluetooth &...
Page 194: 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 195: 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 196 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 - 30 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Profile...
Page 197 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 198 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 - 32 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Scout Mode Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 47...
Page 199 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 - 33 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 Voice FX 6 - 48 Sound Blaster Audio...
Page 200 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 - 34 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 EAX Effects &...
Page 201 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 202 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 203 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 204 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 205: 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 206: 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 207 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 208: 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 209 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 210 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 211: Intel® Smart Response Technology
Modules Intel® Smart Response Technology  Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Smart (RST) caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the 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 212: 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 - 43 Intel®...
Page 213 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 214 Modules The page will refresh and report the new configuration in under Performance > Smart Response Technology. Figure 6 - 45 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Performance (Smart Response Technology) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 6 - 63...
Page 215: 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 (see Figure 1 - 2 on page 1 - 6/Figure 1 - 3 on page 1 - Note that you need to use the Camera app...
Page 216: 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 217 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 218: 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 219 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) 6 - 68 PC Camera...
Page 220: 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 221: Enabling & Managing Tpm
Modules Enabling & Managing TPM  Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. Clearing TPM Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. Information Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. If you need to clear ex- Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable.
Page 222: 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) Trusted Platform Module 6 - 71...
Page 223 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 224: 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 225 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 226: 3G/4G Module
Modules 3G/4G Module  (For Model A Computers Only) Wireless Device If you have included an optional UMTS/HSPA+ based 3G Module (Universal Mo- Operation Aboard bile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access) module or LTE Aircraft (Long Term Evolution) 4G module (see “Communication”...
Page 227: 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. Warranty Warning Turn the computer off, and turn it over. 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 228 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 229 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 230: 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 231: 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 232: 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 233: 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 234: 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 235 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 236: 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 237 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 238 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 You have not set the Thunderbolt Port for display devices.
Page 239 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 240 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 241 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 242 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When the system is set to RAID Level 1 This is normal as the system is simply informing you that the RAID system the lower right corner of the screen will is protecting you from a disk failure, and if one disk dies your data will be still display the message "Data on one or be safe.
Page 243 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 244 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution I can’t hear any sound from the You need to enable listening to the microphone in the audio control panel in microphone in my connected headset, order to hear any sound through your connected headset as follows: when trying to test the audio playback.
Page 245 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 246 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution A file being copied to/from a connected You may have the Bluetooth control panel (Settings > Devices > Bluetooth) Bluetooth device appears open. When transferring data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled transferring very slowly. device, make sure that the Bluetooth control panel is closed.
Page 247: Resolving The "Can't Connect To This Network" Issue With The 3G/4G Module
Troubleshooting Resolving the “Can’t connect to this network” issue with the 3G/4G Module If you have issues connecting to the cellular network when you are attempting to use the 3G/4G network then you may need to manually connect to the Internet access point name (APN). Usually the Internet APN is set automatically, however if your cellular data connection isn't working, you should try manually entering a new Internet APN based on your location and mobile operator.
Page 248: 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 Unique ID 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 249 Troubleshooting 7 - 20...
Page 250: 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 251: Ports And Jacks
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description 2-in-1 Audio Jack Headphones may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced (Headphone-Out & level before connecting to this jack. In addition this jack also functions as a S/PDIF (Sony/Philips S/PDIF-Out Jack) Digital Interface Format) Out port allowing you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC- 3 compatible receiver for “5.1”...
Page 252: Line-In Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Line-In Jack The Line-In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer’s speakers. Note that audio input through Line-in will default to the mute setting. To set up your audio sources to play through the Line-in jack go to the Sound control panel and make sure the Mute box is not checked.
Page 253: Lan Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store.
Page 254: Thunderbolt™ 3 Port/Usb 3.1 Gen 2
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 Gen 2 the computer by combining PCI Express (PCIe), DisplayPort (DP), USB 3.1 and its own Type C Port Thunderbolt 3 technologies.
Page 255 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 256: Usb 3.0 Port (Usb 3.1 Gen 1
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 3.0 Port These USB ports are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for (USB 3.1 Gen 1) high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc.
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Page 258: Control Center & Flexikey® Overview
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 259 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 260: 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 261: 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 262: 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. CPU Temperature (System Program) The temperature icon will display the current CPU temperature.
Page 263: This System Supports Power Saving Power
Control Center & Flexikey® Select Custom and click on the sliders to adjust the settings to your preference, however these settings can be overridden by the system, as a safety precaution, if it requires heavier use of the fan.  Custom Settings Click Save to retain customized settings, or Reset to select default settings.
Page 264: Time Zone (System Program
Control Center & Flexikey® Time Zone (System Program) Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel. 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...
Page 265: Flexikey® (Gaming
Control Center & Flexikey® Flexikey® (Gaming) Click the button to access the Flexikey® application. 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.
Page 266 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 267 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 268: Cpu / Memory Overclocking Support
Control Center & Flexikey® CPU / Memory Overclocking Support You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details) and Memory. This can be done in the BIOS (see “Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - 13) or by using the Control Center utility (make sure you have installed the Control Center AP driver) Note that making alterations to clock frequency and/or voltage can cause system instability, cause compo-...
Page 269 Control Center & Flexikey® You can access the CPU Memory Overclocking utility from the Control Center or taskbar notification area.  Fan Speed If you have enabled CPU overclocking the Fan Speed will also automatically be set to overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you have enabled CPU overclocking).
Page 270: Cpu Overclocking
Control Center & Flexikey® CPU Overclocking Click the CPU tab at the bottom right of the screen and the CPU overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjust- ments to be made. Click Save to retain the settings. A warning will pop-up to remind that activating CPU overclocking may cause system instability. Click OK to retain the saved changes or Cancel to return to the utility.
Page 271: Memory Overclocking
Control Center & Flexikey® Memory Overclocking Click the Memory tab at the bottom right of the screen and the Memory overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustments to be made. Click Custom to adjust any settings from the drop-down menus. Click Save to retain the settings.
Page 272: Gpu Overclocking
Control Center & Flexikey® GPU Overclocking Click the button to access the Graphics Processing Unit (or GPU) overclocking menu for certain types of CPU and GPU (contact your distributor or supplier to see if this is applicable to your model - this model currently supports GPU overclocking for the NVIDIA®...
Page 273: Gpu Overclocking
Control Center & Flexikey® GPU Overclocking Click On to enable GPU overclocking. Use the sliders to adjust the settings for Core Increment, Memory Increment and Fan Speed Offset. Click Save to retain the setting changes, and then click OK when the system warning message appears, or Cancel to return to the utility.
Page 274 Control Center & Flexikey® FlexiAccess Application If you have an Android compatible device, you can download the FlexiAccess application to use in conjunction with your overclocked GPU. The application will allow you to adjust the GPU settings from your Android com- patible device while connected by Bluetooth.
Page 275 Control Center & Flexikey® When the computer and Android compatible device are connected, go to the Control Center > Device and click on the FlexiAccess icon to run the app on the computer, and then run the app on the Android compatible device.
Page 276: 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 277: 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 278 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 279 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 280 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 281: 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 282 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 283: 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 284 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 - 21 - Time Record Between Key Presses Click to close the Time Record window.
Page 285: 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 286 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 - 23 - Key Set to Launch App If you want to remove any Launch App Key, select it and click on Restore.
Page 287: 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 288 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 289: 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 290: 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 291: 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 292: 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 293 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 - 28 - Mouse Button Set to Launch App B - 36 Mouse Settings - Launch App...
Page 294: 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 295 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 296: 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 297: 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 298: 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 299: 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 300 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 301: 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 302: 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 - 4 NVIDIA GeForce Experience...
Page 303: 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 304: 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 305 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure C - 7 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) •...
Page 306 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 307: Audio Setup For Hdmi
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- Volume Adjustment figure the HDMI audio output. The sound volume level Go to the Sound control panel. can be clicking using the Click Playback (tab) volume control icon...
Page 308 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure C - 10 HDMI Device Properties Audio Setup for HDMI C - 11...
Page 309 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 310: 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 311: 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 312 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.
Page 313: 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 314 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 315 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure C - 14 Help Menu C - 18 NVIDIA Control Panel...
Page 316: 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 16). Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Change resolution.
Page 317: 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 318: 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 16). does not appear in the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up “1.Select the displays...
Page 319 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 16). Changing the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up Primary Display on multiple displays.
Page 320 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 - 18 Switch Primary Display...
Page 321 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 - 19 Drag Display Icons...
Page 322: 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 (one attached to the HDMI-Out Port and two others attached to the Display Ports/ Thunderbolt Port), in addition to the built-in LCD. Therefore it is possible to set up 4 simultaneous displays (including the built-in LCD), and these may be configured in Clone mode or Extend mode as required.
Page 323: Multiple External Display Notes
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Multiple External Display Notes Note the following when connecting multiple displays to your system. • If you have connected 3 external displays (for a total of 4 displays including the built-in LCD panel), 2 displays will be in Clone mode, and the other 2 displays will be in Extended mode by default.
Page 324: 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 16). 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 325: 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 - 21 HDCP Status C - 28 HDCP Status...
Page 326: 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 16). 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 327: 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 328 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Setting up G-SYNC Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page 16). 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 329: 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 330: Specifications
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 331: Processor
Specifications Processor Core Logic XMP RAM modules should be installed as dual channel pairs x2 or x4 e.g. in RAM Intel® Core™ i7-6700K (4.0GHz) Intel® Z170 Express Chipset sockets 1&2, or in sockets 1&2 and 3&4 8MB Smart Cache, LGA 1151, 14nm (14 Display ...
Page 332: Storage
Specifications NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 PCIe * 16 Storage Keyboard & Pointing Device Video Card Two Changeable 2.5" 7mm/9.5mm (h) Full Size Color Illuminated Keyboard with 8GB GDDR5 Video RAM Hard Disk Drives (HDD) / Solid State Numeric Keypad & Anti-Ghost Keys Microsoft DirectX®...
Page 333: Card Reader
Specifications One Line-Out Jack Slot 1: for M.2 2230 WLAN Combo Module Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 (1*1 Card with PCIe * 2 & USB Interfaces (AKey) 802.11 ac) WLAN Bluetooth Combo M.2 One RJ-45 LAN Jack 2230 Module (Factory Option) One DC-In Jack Slot 2: for M.2 2280 SSD Card with SATA/ PCIe Gen3x4 Interface (M Key)
Page 334: Security
Specifications Features (Depending on Model Type) Supports Wake on RTC Alarm (AC Mode Physical Dimensions & Weight Only) Rubber Painting (Model A Designs) Model A: Power 386mm (w) * 262mm (d) * 38mm(h) Painted Style (Model B & C Designs) 3.4kg *Barebone System with VGA Card Shipping Mode Removable 8 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery...
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