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Notebook PC Support CD
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1 E1435
Release Date:
December 2003
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  • Page 1: Drivers And Utilities

    Notebook PC Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1 E1435 Release Date: December 2003 Drivers and Utilities...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VGA Driver Setup ... 12 Display Settings for Windows XP ... 13 ASUS Wireless LAN ... 16 Wireless LAN Driver Setup ... 18 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ... 18 ATKACPI ... 20 ATKACPI Setup ... 22 Audio ... 22 Audio Setup ... 24 CPU Hotfix ...
  • Page 3 LiveUpdate ... 50 LiveUpdate Setup ... 52 Using LiveUpdate ... 53 PC-cillin 2002 ... 55 Welcome to PC-cillin 2002 ... 56 Personal Firewall ... 57 PC-cillin for Wireless ... 57 Trojan System Cleaner ... 58 ScriptTrap Technology ... 58 Emergency Lock ... 58 User Interface ...
  • Page 4 WinFlash ... 88 WINFLASH Setup ... 90 Using WINFLASH ... 91 Memory Reader ... 92 Memory Reader Driver Setup ... 94 BIOS Setup ... 95 Updating your BIOS ... 96 BIOS Setup Program ... 96 Main ... 100 Advanced ... 101 Advanced (sub-menu) ...

  • Page 5: Support Cd For Windows

    Support CD for Windows The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary ® drivers and utilities in order for you to use your Notebook PC with Microsoft ®...
  • Page 6 Display Properties. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Display adapters.” ASUS Wireless LAN “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter” Driver Required on models with internal wireless LAN. Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC’s optional internal wireless LAN controller.

  • Page 7: Check Mail Utility

    “BCM5788” Driver Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC’s built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet controller. Fast-Ethernet supports both 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX networks at half or full duplex. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Network Adapters.” Modem “SoftK56 Data Fax SmartCP”...

  • Page 8: Winflash Utility

    TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Driver ® Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics TouchPad” utility. The Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the TouchPad to increase the functionality of the TouchPad.
  • Page 9 Drivers Provided in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” 1394 “R5C593” (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”.
  • Page 10 Other Support CD items [Read Me] Text File Gives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC. [Browse this CD] Link Shows you the contents of this support CD using Windows Explorer. [Technical Support Form] Text File Opens up a Technical Support Request Form so that you will understand what kind of information is needed if you run into problems and require technical assistance.

  • Page 11: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver (It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP ATI Taskbar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 12: Vga Driver Setup

    VGA Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGA settings. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes after reading the message. Click Continue Anyway because this driver has been tested to work with Windows XP. On the “Select Components”...

  • Page 13: Display Settings For Windows Xp

    Display Settings for Windows XP Display Properties Set screen resolution and color quality to the maximum for best results. If your Notebook PC does not support the maximum resolution, panning will occur to cover the extra area. In this case, you can lower the resolu- tion.
  • Page 14 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Color This page allows you to adjust and save profiles for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast. OpenGL This page allows you to adjust quality and per- formance for applications using OpenGL. Direct3D This page allows you to adjust quality and per- formance for applications using Direct3D.
  • Page 15 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Options This page allows you to enable or disable ATi quick access desktop and taskbar menus. Overlay This page allows you to adjust brightness, con- trast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos.
  • Page 16 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) ATi Taskbar Icon Bring up ATi quick-access menus by right clicking related property windows using the ATi taskbar. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to “Show hidden icons” by clicking on Right-click the ATi icon for many quick access menus.

  • Page 17: Asus Wireless Lan

    ASUS Wireless LAN (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 18: Wireless Lan Driver Setup

    Wireless LAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the modem driver. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen.

  • Page 19: Asus Wlan Utility Quick Start

    Click Finish on the “Setup Complete” screen. ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start.
  • Page 20 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the name of your access point(s). Check the “Status” page to see the “Association State”. It should show “Connected - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point.

  • Page 21: Atkacpi

    ATKACPI (Required Utility) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 22: Atkacpi Setup

    ATKACPI Setup This utility requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. Double click Unknown device. Select “Install from...” and click Next. Click Finish when setup is complete. Click Reinstall Driver. Browse to your operating system folder in the “ATK0100”...

  • Page 23: Audio

    Audio (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 24: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup You will see a “Found New Hardware Wizard” if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: Normally, you will get a “Found New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 25: Cpu Hotfix

    CPU Hotfix (Required Driver) Topics Covered: CPU Hotfix Setup 1 CPU Hotfix Setup 2 Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 26: Cpu Hotfix Setup 1 Of 2

    CPU Hotfix Setup 1 of 2 Two setups are required. There are several languages available in each folder. After setup, restart Windows and your Windows will be able to utilize advanced features in Intel’s latest mobile processor. The first file will extract to a separate folder.

  • Page 27: Intel Inf Update

    Intel INF Update (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Intel INF Update Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 28: Intel Inf Update Setup

    Intel INF Update Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard. No other configurations are necessary. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Readme” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes after reading the message.

  • Page 29: Lan

    (Required Driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 30: Lan Driver Setup

    LAN Driver Setup You will see a “Found New Hardware Wizard” if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: Normally, you will get a “Found New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 31: Configuring Your Lan

    Configuring your LAN Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (1) Click Start and My Computer. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. (2) Click View system information. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name.
  • Page 32 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) (4a) Domain: The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions and security verifications for your computer. Select Domain and enter an existing domain you wish to join. NOTE: After clicking “OK”, you will be asked for the Domain Controller’s Administrator password to join the domain in Windows XP.

  • Page 33: Viewing Your Network

    Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) Viewing Your Network (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. (6) Clicking on “My Network Places” will display networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such as “MS Windows Network”...

  • Page 35: Modem

    Modem (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Modem Setup - Automatic Modem Setup - Manual Modem Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 36: Modem Setup - Automatic

    Modem Setup - Automatic Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the modem driver. After setup is complete, click OK to close the wizard.

  • Page 37: Modem Setup - Manual

    Modem Setup - Manual If you have a problem using your modem and there is an exclamation or question mark on “PCI Modem”, you can manually install the driver as follows: Normally, you will get a “Found New Hardware Wizard” as shown on the next step. If not, double click the Network Controller with a question mark in “Device Manager”.

  • Page 38: Modem Configuration

    Modem Configuration Use New Connection Wizard in “Network Connections” to start the configuration wizard to your modem. The New Connection Wizard also allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. Double-click New Connection Wizard in Network Connections Select “Set up my connection manually”...
  • Page 39 Modem Configuration (Cont’) Select your modem and click Next. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. Enter any name to represent your ISP. Selection one of the security preferences and click Next.
  • Page 40 Modem Configuration (Cont’) Enter your ISP account name and password and click Next. Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. Select “Add a shortcut...” and click Finish. When you click on the link, the connection window will show.

  • Page 41: Chkmail

    ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 42: Chkmail Setup

    ChkMail Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. You must install ATK0100 before running this utility.

  • Page 43: Hotkey

    Hotkey (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Setup Screens Hotkey Reference Hotkey Actions Adding a Program to Run Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 44: Hotkey Setup

    Hotkey Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Start Copying Files” screen, click Next after checking the current settings. You can select to launch the utility now. On the “Choose Destination Location”...

  • Page 45: Hotkey Reference

    Hotkey Reference Buttons The functions of Add a Hotkey located on the left Delete a Hotkey side program window Edit Hotkey are labeled here. Enable all Hotkeys Disable all Hotkeys Delete all Hotkeys Delete a Hotkey Highlight a Hotkey and click this button to delete it from the current category.

  • Page 46: Hotkey Actions

    Hotkey Actions Actions None: Move Window To Left: Move Window To Up: Move Window To Right: Enable all Hotkeys Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys Disables all Hotkeys by removing check marks from the front of the Hotkeys in the current category.
  • Page 47 Actions Descriptions Move Window To Below: Moves the active window down between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Left: Stretches the active window left between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window up between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window right between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window down between 1-50 steps...
  • Page 48 Actions Minimize Window: Maximize Window: Show Normal Size: Restore: Log Off: Shut Down: Reboot: Run Explorer: Run Browser: Run Program: Descriptions Minimizes the active window Maximizes the active window Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restores a minimized window to its previous size.

  • Page 49: Adding A Program To Run

    Adding a Program to Run To add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below. (1) Click Add a Hotkey Add a Hotkey button. Delete a Hotkey Edit Hotkey Enable all Hotkeys Disable all Hotkeys Delete all Hotkeys (2) Type a key or key (3) Choose Run Program combination here.

  • Page 51: Liveupdate

    LiveUpdate (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 52: Liveupdate Setup

    LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.

  • Page 53: Using Liveupdate

    Using LiveUpdate Close other software to ensure no conflicts. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items to update or select “Check all”. When update is complete, click OK to exit. Click OK to connect to the “Live Update” server. Click OK to download and install the update.

  • Page 55: Pc-Cillin 2002

    PC-cillin 2002 (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: PC-cillin 2002 Features About Viruses Technical Support PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 56: Welcome To Pc-Cillin 2002

    Welcome to PC-cillin 2002 Trend Micro PC-cillin 2002 provides next generation secure computing for today’s personal computers. More than just antivirus software, PC-cillin includes a Personal Firewall, Site filter, Internet mail scanning, and more for all your secure computing needs. Designed for the home or small office user, the friendly interface lets you quickly become familiar with all the powerful features of the software.

  • Page 57: Personal Firewall

    Personal Firewall PC-cillin 2002 provides secure Internet computing with its new Personal Firewall feature. Easy to operate, the Personal Firewall protects your computer from unwanted Internet connections. The Personal Firewall is ideal for computers using always-on broadband (DSL, cable modem) connections, or for those computers that are often online.

  • Page 58: Trojan System Cleaner

    Trojan System Cleaner PC-cillin automatically runs the Trojan System Cleaner (TSC) during initial installation, and every time Real-time Scan runs. The TSC detects the activity of Trojan horse programs, recovers system files which are modified by Trojans, stop their processes, and deletes files dropped from Trojans. Traditional antivirus products only scan "files", they open files and check for virus code.

  • Page 59: About Intelligent Update

    About Intelligent Update Intelligent Update automatically searches for and downloads the latest files for PC-cillin 2002. This includes pattern and program files for both the main program and PC-cillin for Wireless. In addition, Intelligent Update ensures you have the latest Personal Firewall rules. This powerful function keeps PC-cillin and all its components updated;...

  • Page 60: How Viruses Are Created

    How viruses are created Until a few years ago, creating a virus required knowledge of a computer programming language. Today anyone with even a little programming knowledge can create a virus. Usually, though, misguided individuals who want to cause widespread, random damage to computers create viruses. In the typical scenario, it is an individual, working alone, who writes a virus program and then introduces it onto a single computer, network server, or the Internet.

  • Page 61: Trend Micro Technical Support

    Trend Micro Technical Support Email: support@trendmicro.com URL: www.antivirus.com To speed up your problem resolution, when you contact our staff please provide as much of the following information as you can: • Product serial number • PC-cillin program, scan engine, pattern file, version number •...

  • Page 62: Pc-Cillin 2002 Feature Screens

    PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens PC-cillin 2002 Real-time Monitor The Real-time Monitor is the quickest way to access certain functions, for example to display the PC-cillin or Settings windows. With the Real- time Monitor, you know at a glance if real-time scanning is enabled (the lightning streak icon is red) or disabled (the lightning streak icon is grey).

  • Page 63: Power4 Gear

    Power4 Gear+ Topics Covered: Power4 Gear+ Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear+ Power4 Gear+ Interface Power4 Gear+ Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 64: Power4 Gear+ Setup

    Power4 Gear+ Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. If you don’t have “ATK0100” installed, you will get this message.

  • Page 65: Benefits Of Power4 Gear

    Benefits of Power4 Gear+ Power4 Gear+ gives you control over power consumption items by allowing you to instantly “shift” from one power consumption scheme to another. The preferences or “gears” are shown below. You can change or “shift” gears by using the Power4 Gear+ button above the keyboard or by using the task bar icon. Power4 Gear+ can also be automatically activated when AC power is removed.
  • Page 66 Using the task bar icon Right-click the icon on the taskbar for quick access to Power4 Gear+ settings. Power4 Gear+ Modes and Power Segments When you are using an AC adapter, the Power4 Gear+ button will allow switching between three modes as shown above.

  • Page 67: Renaming Settings

    Power4 Gear+ Configuration Double click an item to bring up a menu of selections and click on a value to change. To save, select “Save Configuration” form the “File” pull-down menu. If you did not save, you will be prompted to when you exit. Renaming Settings You can rename the power saving levels as you like using the same method to rename files or...

  • Page 68: Power Saving Details

    Power Saving Details CPU Performance Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. System Standby Timer Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer...

  • Page 69: Probe2

    Probe2 Topics Covered: Probe2 Setup Probe2 Reference Starting Probe2 Using Probe2 Monitoring Probe2 Task Bar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 70: Probe2 Setup

    Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. On “Choose Destination Location” , click Next to continue or enter another destination folder.

  • Page 71: Probe2 Reference

    If the Probe2 icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe VX.XX. When Probe2 starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open Probe2 or not.
  • Page 72 Using Probe2 Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature. History Lets you record the temperature monitoring activity by date, time, and target history.
  • Page 73 Using Probe2 Monitoring (Cont’) Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external fre-...

  • Page 75: Touchpad

    TouchPad (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: TouchPad Setup Overview of the TouchPad Scrolling Properties Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 76: Touchpad Setup

    Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Setup Language” screen, select a language and click OK to continue. On the “Information” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Setup Complete” screen, select “No,...”and click Finish.

  • Page 77: Synaptics Touchpad Features

    ® Synaptics TouchPad Features Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to: • Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons •...

  • Page 78: Adjust The Overall Touch Sensitivity

    Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity You can control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds by adjusting the Touch Sensitivity slider. This slider is located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog. At higher (more sensitive) Touch Sensitivity settings, the TouchPad recognizes even a very slight touch. If you see undesired or erratic pointer motion, try a lower setting.

  • Page 79: Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing

    Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing Unintentional pointer movement and accidental taps can be caused by accidentally brushing the surface of the TouchPad with your palm or another part of your hand. The results of this contact can be observed as a changing cursor location when typing, causing subsequent text to appear in the wrong place.

  • Page 80: Property Pages

    Move the Pointer Long Distances Suppose you are dragging an object, scrolling at high speed (via Virtual Scrolling! ), or merrily moving the pointer when you suddenly reach the edge of your TouchPad. Don’t despair, the Synaptics TouchPad Edge Motion feature comes to the rescue! Edge Motion helps with long distance pointer motion. When you reach an edge of the TouchPad, the pointer (or scroll thumb when Virtual Scrolling) continues to move in the same direction until you lift your finger from the TouchPad or move your finger away from the edge.

  • Page 81: Scrolling Properties Page

    Scrolling Properties Page The Scrolling properties page allows you to customize the Virtual Scrolling capabilities of your TouchPad. In some applications, the scroll zones which activate Virtual Scrolling can be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Virtual Scrolling that you prefer: •...

  • Page 82: Tap Zones Properties Pages

    Tap Zones Properties Pages The Tap Zones properties pages allow you to assign custom actions to taps in the Touchpad’s corner zone regions (or tap zone regions). The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other pointing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse control panel will have a drop-down box listing all of the pointing...

  • Page 83: More Features Properties Page

    More Features Properties Page The More Features properties page allows you to control the following features of you Synaptics TouchPad: Stop Pointer at Window Borders This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside the window, it stops at the edge.

  • Page 84: Button Actions Properties Page

    Button Actions Properties Page The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. The Rocker Switch settings are available on Notebook PC’s with scroll buttons between the left and right buttons. Customizing Button Assignments You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way that you customize the tap zones.

  • Page 85: Touch Properties Page

    Touch Properties Page The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap response and sensitivity of your TouchPad. Taps Check the appropriate boxes in the Taps section of the Touch Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer: •...

  • Page 86: Edge Motion Properties Page

    Edge Motion Properties Page The Edge Motion properties page allows you to customize the long distance pointer motion capabilities of your TouchPad. When your finger reaches the edge of your TouchPad, the Edge Motion feature allows the pointer to continue to move until you lift your finger. See Move the Pointer Long Distances for more details about the Edge Motion feature.

  • Page 87: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q: When I use Virtual Scrolling, the pointer jumps over to the scroll bar, and then jumps back where it came from when I’m done. Is this normal? A: Yes. Q: Why doesn’t the Virtual Scrolling feature work in some windows, even though they have a scroll bar? A: In order to scroll, Virtual Scrolling must be able to “see”...
  • Page 88 Frequently Asked Questions (Cont’) Q: Why doesn’t Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer? A: Make sure you are using Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later, and that the Use Smooth Scrolling option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer Properties dialog is NOT checked. Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control key (CTRL), the pointer movement is either very slow or restricted to move only horizontally or only vertically.

  • Page 89: Winflash

    WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 90: Winflash Setup

    WINFLASH Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder.

  • Page 91: Using Winflash

    Using WINFLASH WINFLASH is a simple utility to update your Notebook PC’s BIOS. To run WINFLASH, access the All Programs shortcut through the Start button. Do not update your BIOS for no reason. You will be warned that you should only update your BIOS if you know it will solve a specific problem.

  • Page 93: Memory Reader

    Memory Reader (Additional Driver) Topics Covered: Memory Reader Driver Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 94: Memory Reader Driver Setup

    Memory Reader Driver Setup Depending on your operating system version and drivers installed, you may or may not require this driver. If the built-in flash memory card does not work. Try installing this driver. Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome”...

  • Page 95: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Updating your BIOS ... 96 BIOS Setup Program ... 96 Main ... 100 Advanced ... 101 Advanced (sub-menu) ... 102 Security ... 105 Power ... 108 Boot ... 109 Boot (sub-menu) ... 110 Boot ... 111 Exit ... 112...

  • Page 96: Updating Your Bios

    BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up- dated using the provided flash memory writer utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set.

  • Page 97: Bios Menu Bar

    BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections. Highlighting a menu item with the ← or → (keypad arrow keys) will automatically display that page on the screen. NOTE: Press [F2] to switch BIOS setup utility display color. MAIN Use this page to view basic system configurations such as BIOS version, CPU type, memory size, and Date/Time.

  • Page 98: Bios Utility Help

    BIOS Utility Help On the right of each page will display help information to guide you through using the BIOS setup utility. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The follow- ing table lists the keys found in the legend bar and those that are not with their corresponding alternates and functions.

  • Page 99: General Help

    General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combi- nation. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Scroll Bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window.

  • Page 100: Main

    Main When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Overview AMIBIOS Version: [0202] (display field) This displays the current BIOS version in the Notebook PC’s flash EEPROM. Processor Type [Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1400MH] (display field) This displays the current CPU model.

  • Page 101: Advanced

    Advanced Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Advanced Settings > IDE Configuration (see next page) TV Display Type [NTSC] This allows you to set the TV output signal to match the frequency used in your region. The configura- tion options are: [NTSC] [PAL] Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] This allows you to turn ON or OFF the Notebook PC’s built-in touchpad.

  • Page 102: Advanced (Sub-Menu)

    Advanced (sub-menu) Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. IDE Configuration > Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Both] (shows enabled item) This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE channels. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] >...
  • Page 103 [Hard Disk] [Primary IDE Slave - No Device] [ATAPI CDROM] [Secondary IDE Slave - No Device] NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the con- figuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk.
  • Page 104 Type [Auto] Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-in IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. The configuration options are: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Type [Auto] When Logical Block Addressing is enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors.

  • Page 105: Security

    Security Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Security Settings The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS and certain Security menu options during system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive.
  • Page 106 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “Enabled”, you will be prompted for a pass- word after you press [F2] to enter BIOS setup. To set a password: 1. Select “Change ... Password” and press [Enter], type a password (up to 8 letters/numbers) and press [Enter], 2.
  • Page 107 Hard Drive Security Primary Master HD Password A hard disk password places a protection on the hard disk drive so that a password is necessary in order to access the hard disk drive. When “Enabled”, the hard disk drive will be protected as follows: •...

  • Page 108: Power

    Power Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Power Settings Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic] This allows you to set the performance versus battery optimization method when AC power is applied or removed. The configuration options are: [Maximum Performance] [Battery Optimized] [Reversed] [Automatic] [Disabled] LCD Power Saving [Enabled] This allows you to set the performance versus battery optimization method when AC power is applied...

  • Page 109: Boot

    Boot Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Settings > Boot Settings Configuration > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives > Removable Drives Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the built-in network device’s boot ROM. When enabled you can select LAN as a boot device.

  • Page 110: Boot (Sub-Menu)

    Boot (sub-menu) Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] When enabled, BIOS will skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to bootup the system. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot [Enabled] When disabled, BIOS will display normal POST messages.

  • Page 111: Boot

    Boot Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. The configuration examples are: [Removable Dev.] [MITSUMI USB FDD] [PM-IC25N040ATMR04-] [ATAPI CDROM] [Disabled] (The configuration options de- pend on “Hard Disk Drives”...

  • Page 112: Exit

    Exit Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.

  • Page 113: Load Failsafe Defaults

    Load Optimal Defaults This option allows you to load the “Optimal” values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to an- other).

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