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• Introduces you to the features of your notebook.
• Gives you useful details on using your notebook.
• Tells you how to look after your notebook, whether at home or traveling.
• Talks about PC Card peripherals and how to use them.
• Goes into more detail about power management and explains how to
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• Introduces you to BIOS, the nervous system of your computer, and how to
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- Page 1 Points out possible damage to property, personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © GIGABYTE Electronics, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document: Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions... i Modem Regulatory Notice... v Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook Front Side ...1-1 1.1.1 LCD Module Latch ...1-2 1.1.2 Display ...1-2 1.1.3 Power Button ...1-2 1.1.4 Easy Buttons...1-2 1.1.5 Keyboard ...1-3 1.1.6 Touch Pad...1-3 1.1.7 Touch Pad Buttons...1-4 1.1.8 Wireless Communication Switch...1-4 1.1.9... - Page 4 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook Turning Your Notebook On and Off ...2-1 2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On ...2-2 2.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off...2-2 2.1.3 Logging Off ...2-2 2.1.4 Adding User Accounts...2-3 2.1.5 Standby Mode...2-3 Tips For Using Windows ...2-5 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows XP Help...2-6 2.2.2 Windows Desktop ...2-7...
- Page 5 2.8.7 Renaming Files...2-29 2.8.8 Deleting Files ...2-29 2.8.9 Emptying the Recycle Bin ...2-30 2.8.10 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin ...2-30 Playing CDs and Movies ...2-31 2.9.1 Inserting Discs ...2-32 2.9.2 Adjusting Volume ...2-32 2.9.3 Adjusting the Picture...2-32 Chapter 3 Caring for Your Notebook Caring For Your Notebook ...3-1 3.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard...3-2...
- Page 6 Battery ...5-7 5.2.1 Battery Performance...5-8 5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge...5-8 5.2.3 Power Meter ...5-8 5.2.4 Low-Battery Warning ...5-9 5.2.5 Charging the Battery...5-9 5.2.6 Removing the Battery ...5-9 5.2.7 Installing a Battery ...5-10 5.2.8 Storing a Battery ...5-10 5.2.9 Working With Extra Battery Packs ...5-10 5.2.10 Maximizing Battery Life...5-10 Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer. General Warnings • Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. - Page 8 Safety Instructions • If the battery pack leaks and the fluid get in your eyes, do not rub them. Instead, rinse your eyes with clean running water and immediately seek medical attention. Otherwise, eye injury may result. • If acid leaking from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash it away with running water.
- Page 9 • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
- Page 10 Safety Instructions Battery Pack Disposal Dispose of the lithium ion battery packs only at approved disposal sites. To − locate an appropriate site, contact the solid waste disposal officials where you live or look for a rechargeable battery recycling website that lists disposal locations near you.
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Page 11: Modem Regulatory Notice
Modem Regulatory Notice Modem Regulatory Notice Federal Communication Commission PART 68 Warning This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equipment Number (REN) for this equipment. - Page 12 Modem Regulatory Notice Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
- Page 13 If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extension work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
- Page 15 Intel Yonah Processors 667 MHz / 2MB L2 • W552U- Dual Core /Single Core • Up to Intel’s roadmap Chipset • W552U- Intel Calistoga-PM (945GM) for integrated • 533/667Mhz FSB supported Memory • PC2-4200 (DDRII 533): 256MB, 512MB, 1GB •...
- Page 16 Select Bay devices • 5.25” 12.7mm height 24X DVD/CD-RW device • 5.25” 12.7mm height 8X DVD-Dual device • 5.25” 12.7mm height 8X DVD-Super Multi device Options • 256MB/512MB/1GB SO-DIMM DDR-II • Li-ION Battery Pack • PCI-E Wireless module Touch Pad with two buttons •...
- Page 17 PCMCIA Card Organization • ENE 714 (included Card bus + Flashcard Reader controller) • PC Card 95 supported with one type-II (No type-III support) Card sockets • No ZV-Port support • Power switch ENE CP2211 Excellent Power Management Function • Standby mode, Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key •...
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Page 21: Front Side
1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of the W552U notebook. LCD Module Latch Display Easy Buttons Power Button Keyboard Touch Pad Touch Pad Buttons Device Status Indicators / Power Status Wireless Communication Switch Multiple Digital Media Slot... -
Page 22: Display
1.1.1 LCD Module Latch The LCD Module Latch secures the display case to your notebook. To open the display, slide the latch to the right and lift the display. When you close the display, the latch secures it automatically. 1.1.2 Display Your display is a 15.4”... -
Page 23: Touch Pad
1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.1.5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad works like a desktop mouse. For more information, see 2.3 Keyboard and Touch Pad. -
Page 24: Touch Pad Buttons
1.1.6 Touch Pad Buttons The left and right Touch Pad buttons work like the left/right buttons on a standard mouse. 1.1.7 Wireless Communication Switch Turns the wireless communication function on or off. The wireless communication LED on the front panel lights when the function is activated. -
Page 25: Device Status Indicators / Power Status
1.1.8 Device Status Indicators / Power Status The LEDs in the front side of notebook indicate the device and power status. For SD/MS/MMC Card (green) WireLess (amber) Power On (green) Battery Charge (green/amber) HDD (green) The flashing Power On LED indicates the notebook is in standby mode. For detailed battery status, see 5.2 Battery. -
Page 26: Right Side
1.2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of the W552U notebook. Audio Ports USB Ports Optical Disk Drive VGA Port... -
Page 27: Audio Ports
1.2.1 Audio Ports You can connect a headphone or an external speaker to the port. The built-in speakers are disabled when a device is connected to the 1.2.2 USB ports Use this port to connect a USB device, such as a mouse, full-size external keyboard, or printer, to the computer. -
Page 28: Left Side
1.3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of the W552U notebook. USB Port IEEE 1394 Port LAN Jack PCMCIA Card Port Express Card... - Page 29 1.3.1 USB Port Use this port to connect a USB device, such as a mouse, full-size external keyboard, or printer, to the computer. USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate up to 480 Mbps. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors. You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on.
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Page 30: Back Side
1.4 Back Side The following picture shows the back side of the W552U notebook. AC Adapter Connector Modem Jack K-Lock S-Video Jack out Port 1-10... -
Page 31: S-Video/Composite Jack Out Port
1.4.1 AC Adapter Connector Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook. You can connect an AC adapter when your notebook is switched on or off. While the AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide, power connectors and power strips vary from country to country. -
Page 32: Bottom Side
1.5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of the W552U notebook. Battery Pack Battery Pack Latch Memory Module Cover HDD Cover Battery Lock Switch Thermal Module Cover 1-12... - Page 33 1.5.1 Battery Pack With a charged battery pack installed, you can use your notebook without connecting it to an electrical outlet. For more details, see 5.2 Battery. To remove the Battery Pack: 1. Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right (Unlock position). 2.
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Page 35: Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook
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Page 37: Turning Your Notebook On And Off
Operating Your Notebook 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Standby Mode... -
Page 38: Turning Your Notebook On
2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On You can configure the computer to start from a specific drive, such as a CD-ROM, an external floppy disk, or even an external device. See Chapter 6 BIOS Setup Program. Press the power button Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning the computer off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time you start your notebook. -
Page 39: Adding User Accounts
2.1.4 Adding User Accounts Different account options are available when a computer is running the Windows XP Professional operating system and is connected to a domain. With Windows XP installed, the system administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts: Click Start >... -
Page 40: Tips For Using Windows
2.2 Tips For Using Windows Microsoft Windows XP Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area (System Tray) Recycle Bin Control Panel My Computer... -
Page 41: Microsoft Windows Xp Help
Operating Your Notebook 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows XP Help For Microsoft Windows XP help, click the Start menu then click the Help and Support icon. The Help and Support Center dialog box opens. -
Page 42: Windows Desktop
2.2.2 Windows Desktop Depending on your notebook setup and software, your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts. See 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information. -
Page 43: Desktop Cleanup Wizard
2.2.3 Desktop Cleanup Wizard The Desktop Cleanup Wizard moves icons for programs not frequently used to a folder 7 days after you first start your notebook and every 60 days after that. The Start menu's appearance changes as program icons are moved. To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard: Right-click an empty spot on your desktop >... -
Page 44: Taskbar
2.2.5 Taskbar The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you open a program, a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs, simply click the relevant button. Windows XP groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed. -
Page 45: Control Panel
2.2.8 Control Panel In the Control Panel you can change how Windows looks and works. Click the Start button and then Control Panel. There are two interfaces - you can choose either Classic View or Category View. You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand window of the Control Panel dialog box. Under Pick a Category, choose the category of the task you wish to complete, and then choose the task in the next window. -
Page 46: Keyboard And Touch Pad
2.3 Keyboard and Touch Pad 2-10 Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions StickyKeys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad... -
Page 47: Numeric Keypad
2.3.1 Numeric Keypad Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the keypad keys. To enable the numeric keypad, press indicator will light when the numeric lock is on. To disable the numeric keypad, press To use the primary function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. -
Page 48: Windows Logo Key Functions
Mute 2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, including character repeat rate, in the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware > Keyboard. 2-12 Opens Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results - Computers dialog box (when your notebook is connected to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box... -
Page 49: Stickykeys
Operating Your Notebook 2.3.4 StickyKeys The StickyKeys function lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN keys or the Windows logo key (referred to as modifier keys) in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously. To activate StickyKeys mode, press the Shift key five times and then click OK. - Page 50 Operating Your Notebook Alternatively, you can click on Start > Control Panel > Accessibility Options and check Use StickyKeys before clicking OK. 2-14...
- Page 51 Operating Your Notebook To further customize StickyKeys, click Settings in either of the above dialogue boxes. The following dialogue box will appear. Click Use shortcut to enable the listed shortcut to activate StickyKeys mode. By checking Press modifier key twice to lock, pressing the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN or the Windows logo key twice will 'lock' the key until it is pressed again.
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Page 52: Touch Pad
2.3.5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing you to move the cursor around the screen, in the same way you would with a mouse. Place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position. You can use the Touch Pad by moving either your right or left thumb off the space bar and on to the Touch Pad. -
Page 53: Personalizing Your Desktop
Operating Your Notebook 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2-17... -
Page 54: Choosing A Wallpaper
2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper To make your notebook reflect your style, you can set background colors and patterns, the wallpaper, on the desktop. Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Pick a task > Change the desktop background. The Display Properties window offers a choice of wallpapers. Choose the name of the wallpaper you want to display, or click (None) if you prefer not to use a wallpaper image. -
Page 55: Display
Operating Your Notebook 2.5 Display Adjusting Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting Display Resolution 2-19... - Page 56 2.5.1 Adjusting Brightness To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the keyboard shortcuts. Brightness Up Brightness Down 2.5.2 Using an External Monitor or Television When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external monitor or television attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the external device.
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Page 57: Networks
Operating Your Notebook 2.6 Networks To access a network: At the office, you can access a network via the built-in PCI-E LAN. For specific information about connecting to the LAN or WAN, consult your systems administrator. If you are working at home or while traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your system administrator for the telephone number of the network. -
Page 58: Managing Programs
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Page 59: Running Programs
2.7.1 Running Programs Programs are any software that process data - like a word processing program or an email program. They require an operating system - like Windows XP - to run on. To run a program, click Start > Programs. Click the program you want to run. -
Page 60: Removing Software
2.7.3 Removing Software Once you've begun removing software, do not interrupt the process. To do so may result in data loss and corruption of your operating system. Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Change or Remove Programs. Select the program that you want to remove and click the Change/Remove button. -
Page 61: Managing Files
Operating Your Notebook 2.8 Managing Files Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Copying a File to a Floppy Disk Moving Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin 2-25... - Page 62 2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software There are thousands of known viruses, and more appear all the time. Installing antivirus software is the only way to protect your data, software and hardware. Regular updates are necessary to ensure protection. Your computer dealer can advise you regarding purchasing antivirus software. Before installing any software from unlicensed sources, scan for viruses.
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Page 63: Moving Files
2.8.5 Copying a File to a Floppy Disk Insert a floppy disk into the external floppy drive. From the Desktop, select My Computer. Locate the file you want to copy, and click the file to select it. Under File and Folder Tasks > Copy this file > Copy Items > 3½ Floppy (A:). Click Copy. -
Page 64: Emptying The Recycle Bin
2.8.9 Emptying the Recycle Bin Files remain in the Recycle Bin and take up space on the hard drive until you empty them from the Recycle Bin. Files deleted from a floppy disk or from a network are permanently erased. You cannot recover them from the Recycle Bin. -
Page 65: Playing Cds And Movies
Operating Your Notebook 2.9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting Volume Adjusting Picture 2-29... -
Page 66: Adjusting Volume
2.9.1 Inserting Discs Be careful not to press down on the drive tray when opening or closing it. When the drive is not in use, keep the tray closed. Do not move the computer when playing CDs or DVDs. To insert a disc, do the following: Press the eject button on the front of the drive. -
Page 67: Caring For Your Notebook
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Page 69: Cleaning Your Notebook And Keyboard
3.1 Caring for Your Notebook Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook's case or display. Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays. Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the Diskette Drive Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive Precautions... - Page 70 3.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer. Remove batteries. Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, gently remove dust from your notebook's openings and keyboard.
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Page 71: Precautions
3.1.5 Precautions • Don't spill liquids on the keyboard. If liquid is spilt on the keyboard, turn your notebook off immediately. Leave off overnight to let it completely dry out before using it again. • Don't turn off your notebook if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off your notebook while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. -
Page 72: Traveling
3.2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Setting a Password Travel Tips If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen... -
Page 73: Identifying Your Notebook
3.2.1 Identifying Your Notebook Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark (such as your driver's license number) on the case. Create a file on the Desktop called if found. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file. -
Page 74: Travel Tips
3.2.4 Travel Tips • If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government. -
Page 75: Chapter 4 Peripherals
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Page 77: Pc Cards And Express Cards
Peripherals 4.1 PC Cards and Express Cards PC Card Types Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card... -
Page 78: Pc Card Types
4.1.1 PC Card Types The PC Card slot supports one Type II card. It also supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" refers to the card's thickness, not what it does. A PC Card is not a bootable device. 4.1.2 Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card is longer than a standard PC Card. -
Page 79: Removing Pc Cards
4.1.4 Removing PC Cards Before removing a PC Card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in data loss. Never try to remove a PC Card by pulling on its cable, if one is attached. 1. -
Page 80: Adding And Removing Sd/Mmc/Ms/Ms Pro Cards
4.2 Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO Cards Before removing a SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in data loss. Insert the SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO card into the Card reader slot. To remove the SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO Card, push it in gently and it ejects automatically. -
Page 81: Memory Modules
4.3 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your computer in order to give it improved performance. To install a memory module: 4. Remove the two screws securing the memory module cover. 5. Lift off the memory module cover. 6. -
Page 83: Chapter 5 The Power System
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Page 85: Power Management
The Power System 5.1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook's Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep... - Page 86 5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power See 5.2 Battery for more information on getting the best performance from battery packs. Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible, as battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged. Your computer comes with built-in power management.
- Page 87 5.1.2.2 Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, power is conserved by system data being copied to the hard drive, and your notebook is completely shut down. When Hibernate mode is exited, your notebook will return to the same operating state it was in before entering Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode can be enabled/disabled in the Power Options Properties window.
- Page 88 The Power Schemes pull-down menu in the Power Options Properties displays the selected preset power scheme. To maximize battery power, use the Portable/Laptop power scheme. In Windows XP the processor's performance level depends on the power scheme you select. You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the display, and turning off the hard drive.
- Page 89 Depending on your operating system, program the following functions by clicking an option from the corresponding pull-down menu, and then clicking OK. Set the computer to Stand by/Hibernate/Do nothing when you close the laptop lid > Set the computer to Ask me what to do/Stand by/Hibernate/Shut down/Do >...
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Page 90: Speedstep
For example, the Portable/Laptop mode automatically changes SpeedStep modes depending on if you are running the computer on AC power or batteries in order to prolong battery usage while still providing optimal performance. -
Page 91: Battery
The Power System 5.2 Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery Life... - Page 92 5.2.1 Battery Performance The performance of the battery can vary, depending on operating conditions. Your battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, using PC Cards or have high display-brightness settings. The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low. Ensure any battery you use is compatible.
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Page 93: Removing The Battery
5.2.4 Low-Battery Warning After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately, then connect your notebook to an electrical outlet. Hibernate mode will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power. You will hear the low-battery warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. -
Page 94: Installing A Battery
5.2.7 Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay. Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place. 5.2.8 Storing a Battery If storing your notebook for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Fully charge the battery before using your notebook again. -
Page 95: Chapter 6 The Bios Setup Program
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Page 97: Introduction
6.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. A ROM-based configuration utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters. -
Page 98: Navigating Through The Bios Setup Program
6.2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu driven program, which means you can scroll through the various directories and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. - Page 99 6.2.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the F2 key as soon as the computer starts up and you see the Phoenix BIOS screen. Advanced Main System Time: System Date: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Display stretch System Memory:...
- Page 100 To move between menu bar items, use the [◄] and [►] arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted. For example, if you want to move from the Main menu to the Advanced menu, press the right arrow key [►] once. Item Specific Help At the right of the Setup screen, you will notice an item specific help bar.
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Page 101: The Main Menu
Enabled: Customer logo is displayed; Summary screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer logo is not displayed; Summary screen is enabled. Power on Display This option is auto-selected. Displays on an external monitor if connected, otherwise it will be displayed on the laptop LCD. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Others... - Page 102 LCD Display Stretch Disabled: Disables vertical LCD stretch; enables horizontal LCD stretch. Enabled: Enables vertical LCD stretch; enables horizontal LCD stretch. System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system, but 32Bit SMI will occupy 1 MB and UMA frame buffer (Integrated VGA uses only).
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Page 103: The Advanced Menu
6.4 The Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced on the menu bar displays the Advanced Menu. Each field on this menu is covered below. Main Advanced Legacy USB Support Execute-Disable Bit Capability Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode Built-in LAN Wake-up on LAN ↑↓ Select Item Help ←→... -
Page 104: The Security Menu
6.5 The Security Menu The notebook's advanced security system allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup program. This section covers each Security parameter. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the Security menu. - Page 105 User Password Is / Supervisor Password Is These two fields shows that Supervisor /User Passwords are set or not. System Password is set. System Password is not set. Clear Set User Password / Set Supervisor Password Enter this field always shows the message. While this field is highlighted, press “Enter”.
- Page 106 Built-in HDD Status HDD Password is set. HDD Password is not set. Clear Built-in HDD Password Select User Only User+Master Master password must be set first before user password can be Set HDD User Password / Set HDD Master Password Enter this field always shows the message.
- Page 107 Trusted Platform Module Setting Main Advanced Trusted Platfrom Module Setting Security Chip State Trusted Platform Support ↑↓ Select Item Help ←→ Select Menu Esc Exit Security Chip State Enabled & Activate: Disabled & Deactivate: Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from Trusted Platform Support Disabled: Enabled:...
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Page 108: Others Menu
6.6 Others Menu Main Advanced Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep ↑↓ Select Item Help ←→ Select Menu Esc Exit Low Battery Alarm Disabled The system will not sound an alarm when battery power is low. Enabled The system will sound an alarm when battery power is low. Panel Close Alarm Disabled The system will not sound an alarm when the LCD cover is closed. -
Page 109: Boot Menu
6.7 Boot Menu This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Main Advanced CD/DVD... -
Page 110: Exit Menu
6.8 Exit Menu Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes ↑↓ Select Item Help ←→ Select Menu Esc Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system. The following message is prompted when user press “Enter”... - Page 111 Load Setup Defaults Allows the user loads default value in CMOS Setup. The following prompt appears when selected. Select Yes to confirm or No to abort. You will then return to the setup screen. Discard Changes Allows the user loads previous value in CMOS Setup. The following message is prompted when press “Enter”...
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