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  • Page 2: Notice

    Sound Blaster and the Sound Blaster logo are trademarks of Creative LTD. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Eluktronics and the Eluktronics logo are trademarks of ELUKTRONICS, INC in the U.S. and/or other countries. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice ...................... 2 Preface ....................5 1.1 Regulations Information..............6 1.2 Safety Instructions ................10 1.3 Important Warranty Void Notice............11 1.4 Release History ................12 Getting to know the basics ..............13 2.1 Product Specification ............... 14 2.2 Preparing your Computer ...............
  • Page 4 4.1 About BIOS Setup ................36 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup ? ............36 4.1.2 How to Run BIOS Setup ? ............36 4.2 BIOS Setup Menu................37 4.2.1 Main Menu ..................38 4.2.2 Advanced Menu ................40 4.2.3 Security Menu................42 4.2.4 Boot Menu ..................
  • Page 5: Preface

    Chapter 1 Preface Notebook Manual 5...
  • Page 6: Regulations Information

    1.1 Regulations Information CE compliance ¤ This device is classed as a technical information equipment (ITE) in class B and is intended for use in living room and office. The CE-mark approves the conformity by the EU-guidelines: - EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU(equals A2 : 2013) , - RF Directive 2014/53/EU SAR/DAS refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy.
  • Page 7 Rechargeable Battery Notice Do not 1. Throw into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cutting of a BATTERY 2. Throw or immerse into water 3. Heat to more than 60°C 4. Repair or disassemble 5. Leave in an extremely low air pressure environment 6.
  • Page 8 FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 9 RF Exposure Information(SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Commu- nications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    1.2 Safety Instructions Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's components or otherwise cause it to malfunction. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer.
  • Page 11: Important Warranty Void Notice

    NOTE: Memory and/or storage can be easily accessed and modified on your MECH-17. However, modifying your thermals is NOT worth the serious risk of voiding your warranty or more importantly damaging your PC. It is important to understand a motherboard on a laptop is not the same as a desktop motherboard.
  • Page 12: Release History

    1.4 Release History Version Date Revision Initial release 06/2022 Notebook Manual 12...
  • Page 13: Getting To Know The Basics

    Chapter 2 Getting to know the basics Notebook Manual 13...
  • Page 14: Product Specification

    2.1 Product Specification This User’s Manual provides technical information of instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook for the customer. Please read this manual carefully before using this notebook. ・Physical Characteristic Dimension  383.5*272.35* 27.35mm 2.5kg +/- 5% ・CPU Support Processor ...
  • Page 15 ・I/O Port DC-in USB Type A @ Right side x2: USB 3.1 (Gen1) X2 (Power off mode support USB power, but w/o bc1.2 protocol ) USB Type A @Left side x1: USB 3.1 (Gen2) X1 (Power off mode support USB power, but w/o bc1.2 protocol ) USB Type C x1 @Rear side x1:TBT4 (only w/ 5V@3A output ) RJ45...
  • Page 16 ・Webcam Infrared capability for facial recognition camera  FHD+IR hybrid webcam D-MIC*2 ・Communication Port Wireless LAN +BT  *M.2 2230 w/ CNVI interface (Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200) IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax support ・Input Keyboard  Mechanical KB 340*109.2*6.0mm, per key RGB Backlight support Pointing Device ...
  • Page 17 The respective wattage for this model varies by processor and graphics card. Please contact Eluktronics technical support for assistance if you are unable to determine the wattage or part needed should you seek a replacement or additional adapter.
  • Page 18: Preparing Your Computer

    2.2 Preparing your Computer Connect the AC adapter’s DC output plug to the DC IN jack. The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. Press the power button to turn on your notebook computer. Notebook Manual 18...
  • Page 19: Product Overview

    2.3 Product Overview Please become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Top-Open View Notebook Manual 19...
  • Page 20 Camera Status LED The Camera Status LED indicates the webcam is on when the LED is lit. Camera A device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. Infrared capability for facial recognition camera can be used to identify and authenticate user to unlock notebook, conduct payment and other security functions.
  • Page 21 Power Button Press this button to turn the computer's power on or off. Power indicator No charging: Power ON: White Suspend: White breathing light Power Off: OFF Battery Low: Amber Blinking light Charging: Amber Keyboard The mechanical keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel Touchpad LED indicator/ Touchpad switch Ability to disable the entire touchpad or half the touchpad depending on your requirement.
  • Page 22 Right Side View Card Reader -USB 3 interface, SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I speed -Connector: Full SD size USB Port Connects a USB device (such as USB flash drive, keyboard or mouse) into this port. With charging function. USB Port Connects a USB device (such as USB flash drive, keyboard or mouse) into this port.
  • Page 23 Left Side View Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Kensington® Lock Port To be secured using Kensington® Lock Port security products. USB Port Connects a USB device (such as USB flash drive, keyboard or mouse) into this port.
  • Page 24 Bottom Side View Vents The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. Speakers Listen to some tunes. Notebook Manual 24...
  • Page 25 Compartment View SSD(option) BATTERY If you have any questions regarding upgrading parts such as memory or storage, please contact Eluktronics customer support. Notebook Manual 25...
  • Page 26 The thermal vents are designed to cool the internal components and avoid overheating. LPP Cooling Connector Heads If you have purchased the optional Eluktronics Liquid Propulsion Package (LPP), please refer to it's own instructions available at Eluktronics.com/How-To-LPP. Notebook Manual 26...
  • Page 27 USB Type-C Port USB Type-C / DP / USB Power Delivery. Does NOT support charging of the PC. Operates via the internal GPU for external monitor functionality. HDMI port Connected to the screen, or home theater system. Network Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. Power Connector Connects the AC adapter into this connector.
  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Getting started Notebook Manual 28...
  • Page 29: Ac Adapter

    If damage is determined to have been caused by utilization of an unauthorized power supply, it will not be protected under warranty. Eluktronics does offer additional adapters for sale if needed. DC IN CAUTION: The use of inferior extension cords may result in damage to your notebook.
  • Page 30: Knowing The Keyboard

    3.2 Knowing the Keyboard The following defines the hot keys on the Keyboard. The commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a command. Notebook Manual 30...
  • Page 31: For Keyboard Users

    3.2.1 For keyboard users To activate these functions, press the hot key associated with the desired function as below : Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+F1) Suspend: to enter sleep mode. Windows Press this key combination (Fn+F2) Windows to turn Lock/On .
  • Page 32 Function Keys Keypad Function Description Keyboard Press this key combination (Fn+F6) Brightness Keyboard to decrease brightness of down: Keyboard Press this key combination (Fn+F7) Keyboard. Brightness to increase brightness of Press this key combination (Fn+F8) MUTE: to enter MUTE mode. Press this key combination (Fn+F9) Volume to enter Volume down mode.
  • Page 33 Function Keys Keypad Function Description Search For a full list of Windows keyboard Charm : shortcuts, please visit the Microsoft (Optional) official website https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/ Notebook Manual 33...
  • Page 34: Using The Touchpad / Clickpad

    3.3 Using the touchpad / clickpad The touchpad / clickpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard. Tap the left corner twice to enable or disable (Green light) the touchpad functionality. You can use the static- sensitive panel of the touchpad / clickpad and slide it to move the cursor.
  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 BIOS setup Notebook Manual 35...
  • Page 36: About Bios Setup

    4.1 About BIOS Setup 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup ? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: ・ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. ・ You want to change the default settings for customized features.
  • Page 37: Bios Setup Menu

    4.2 BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags tat the top with the right and left keys to enter the other menus. Main Menu Indicates system overview about memory size and setting of system time and date.
  • Page 38: Main Menu

    4.2.1 Main Menu ・System Time This item allows you to set the system time. There is a small internal (CMOS) battery which is designed to maintain your system clock. It is designed to maintain time even when the PC is powered down or in sleep mode. The time format is [hour:minute:second].
  • Page 39 Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). The month from 01 (January) to 12 Month (Month) (December). Date (Date) The date from 01 to 31. Year (Year) The year can be adjusted by users. ・Total Memory This allows you to see the total amount of memory.
  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    4.2.2 Advanced Menu ・Operating system support [UFEI OS] If will support UEFI mode compaatible operating systrems. ・NVME Device AHCI NVME SSD info will be displayed Notebook Manual 40...
  • Page 41 • NVMe Device Illustrates the NVMe Device info. • Operating Mode Operating Mode includes the Fan Speed and CPU power level setting to optimize overall performance and heat dissipation •Display Mode Select the System Display Mode MSHybrid or dGPU only. Notebook Manual 41...
  • Page 42: Security Menu

    4.2.3 Security Menu ・Change Administrator Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type a maximum of 20-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
  • Page 43 Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password setting same as Change Administrator Password item above. Note that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without having the authorization to make any change.
  • Page 44: Boot Menu

    4.2.4 Boot Menu ・Boot Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. ・Set Boot Priority (1st/2nd/3rd/..Boot) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. ・ Hard Disk Drive / USB Hard Disk Drive Specifies the boot device priority sequence.
  • Page 45: Exit Menu

    4.2.5 Exit Menu ・Save Changes and Reset Exit system setup after saving the changes.F4 key can be used for this operation. ・Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. ・Restore Defaults Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options.

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