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Page 1: Copyright Information
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringe- ment under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. -
Page 2: Drivers And Utilities
Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1 E1542 Release Date: April 2004... -
Page 3: 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 4 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 5 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) ....................
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Page 6: 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 Windows XP (referred to as “Windows”... -
Page 7: Vga Driver
Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s resolution and color through Display Properties. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Display adapters.” ASUS Wireless LAN On selected models “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2200BG Network Connection” Driver or “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter”... -
Page 8: Check Mail Utility
“Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45” 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 “AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax SmartCP”... -
Page 9: 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 10 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 11 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.
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Page 12: 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 13 VGA Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGA settings. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes On the “Select Components” screen, click after reading the message. Express... to begin installation. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. Click Continue Anyway because this driver has Restarting now will help enlarge the screen area been tested to work with Windows XP.
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Page 14: 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 15 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Color OpenGL This page allows you to adjust and save profiles This page allows you to adjust quality and per- for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast. formance for applications using OpenGL. Direct3D This page allows you to adjust quality and per- formance for applications using Direct3D.
- Page 16 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Options Overlay This page allows you to enable or disable ATi This page allows you to adjust brightness, con- quick access desktop and taskbar menus. trast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos.
- Page 17 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) ATi Taskbar Icon Bring up ATi quick-access menus by right clicking on the task bar. You can quickly launch display- related property windows using the ATi taskbar. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to “Show hidden icons”...
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Page 18: 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 19: Wireless Lan Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the modem driver. On the “Finish” screen, click OK. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen. -
Page 20: Asus Wlan Utility Quick Start
LAN device. 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 21 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Encryption settings must also match those set in Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the name of the access point. Talk with your network your access point(s). administrator if necessary. Click Apply to save your settings Check the “Status”...
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Page 22: Atkacpi
ATKACPI (Required Utility) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. - Page 23 ATKACPI Setup This utility requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. Double click Unknown device. Click Reinstall Driver. Select “Install from...” and click Next. Browse to your operating system folder in the “ATK0100” folder and click Next. Click Finish when setup is complete.
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Page 24: Audio
Audio (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. - Page 25 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”...
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Page 26: 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 27 CPU Hotfix Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to begin the installation wizard. Click Next on the Welcome screen to continue. Select “I Agree” and click Next on the License Select “Do not restart now” and click Finish when Agreement.
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes the message. after reading the message. On the “Readme” screen, click Next after reading Setup is now complete, select “No...”... -
Page 30: 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 31 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”...
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Page 32: Configuring Your Lan
Configuring your LAN Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (1) Click Start and My Computer. (2) Click View system information. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use “Notebook PC”. You can use the single word “Notebook”... - Page 33 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) (4a) Domain: (4b) Workgroup: The primary server in the domain will perform If your network does not have a domain or routing functions and security verifications for you are not authorized to join a domain, select your computer.
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Page 34: Viewing Your Network
Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. Viewing Your 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 36: 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 37 Modem Setup - Automatic Running setup will give you the following wizard: After setup is complete, click OK to close the Click OK to install the modem driver. wizard.
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Page 38: 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 Select “Install from...”... -
Page 39: 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 Select “Connect to the Internet”... - Page 40 Modem Configuration (Cont’) Select your modem and click Next. Enter any name to represent your ISP. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. Selection one of the security preferences and click Next.
- Page 41 Modem Configuration (Cont’) Enter your ISP account name and password and Select “Add a shortcut...” and click Finish. click Next. remote When you click on the link, the connection window Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook will show. Click Dial to connect to your ISP. PC to a telephone jack.
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Page 42: Chkmail
ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. - Page 43 ChkMail Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading click Next to continue or you may first change the message. the destination folder. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next On the “Setup Complete”...
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Page 44: 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 45: Hotkey Setup
Hotkey Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading click Next to continue or you may first change the message. the destination folder. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. On the “Start Copying Files”... -
Page 46: Hotkey Reference
Hotkey Reference Buttons Add a Hotkey The functions of You can assign three Hotkeys to the two preset Add a Hotkey buttons by the utility for a maximum of five. If you don’t use the two preset, you can delete them located on the left Delete a Hotkey for your own applications. -
Page 47: Hotkey Actions
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. Hotkey Actions Actions Descriptions Examples... - Page 48 Actions Descriptions Examples (of action) 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...
- Page 49 Actions Descriptions Examples (of action) Minimize Window: Minimizes the active window Maximize Window: Maximizes the active window Show Normal Size: Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restore: Restores a minimized window to its previous size. Log Off: Logs the current user OFF from the current Windows session and any connected networks.
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Page 50: 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 52: 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 53 LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next click Next to continue or you may first change to continue or enter a different folder name. the destination folder.
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Page 54: Using Liveupdate
Using LiveUpdate Click OK to connect to the “Live Update” server. Close other software to ensure no conflicts. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items Click OK to download and install the update. to update or select “Check all”. You may be instructed to “reset your BIOS”. -
Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Pc-Cillin 2002 Feature Screens
PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens PC-cillin 2002 Real-time Monitor The Emergency Lock is activated. All incoming and outgoing Internet traffic is halted. The Real-time Monitor is the quickest way to access certain functions, for example to display PC-cillin is connecting to the Trend Micro server to download the latest updates. -
Page 64: 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 65 Power4 Gear+ Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next the message. to continue or enter a different folder name. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. On the “Select Program Folder”...
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Page 66: 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 67 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.
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Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71 Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On “Choose Destination Location” , click Next to On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading continue or enter another destination folder. the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next On the “Setup Complete”...
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Page 72: 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 73 Using Probe2 Monitoring Monitor Summary Temperature Monitor Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Shows the PC’s temperature. Settings History Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals Lets you record the temperature monitoring or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan activity by date, time, and target history.
- Page 74 Using Probe2 Monitoring (Cont’) Information Hard Drives Memory Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, disk drives and the file allocation table or file and paging file usage. system used. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter.
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Page 76: 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 77 Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Setup Language” screen, select On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading a language and click OK to continue. the message. On the “Information” screen, click Next after On the “Start Copying Files”...
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Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89 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.
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Page 90: 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 91 WINFLASH Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading click Next to continue or you may first change the message. the destination folder. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next On the “Setup Complete”...
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Page 92: 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 When you enter WINFLASH, you will be problem. -
Page 94: 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 95 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: Click Install to begin installing the driver.
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Page 96: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Updating your BIOS ................... 96 BIOS Setup Program .................. 96 Main ......................100 Advanced ....................101 Advanced (sub-menu) ................102 Display ...................... 105 Security ..................... 106 Security (sub-menu) ................108 Power ......................110 Boot ......................111 Boot (sub-menu) ..................112 Boot ...................... -
Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: Main
Main When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Overview AMIBIOS Version : [XXXX] (display field) This displays the current BIOS version in the Notebook PC’s flash EEPROM. Build Date : [XX/XX/XX] (display field) This displays the current BIOS version release date in the Notebook PC’s flash EEPROM. -
Page 102: Advanced
Advanced Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Advanced Settings > IDE Configuration (see next page) Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] This allows you to turn ON or OFF the Notebook PC’s built-in touchpad. Some external pointing devices have extra functions that may not function without turning OFF the Notebook PC’s touchpad. -
Page 103: 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 104 [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 105 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.
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Page 106: Display
Display Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Advanced display settings Boot Display Device [CRT+LFP] This item allows you to select which display output to use during system bootup. CRT is any display device connected to the monitor out connector. You can control the output device through software settings or keyboard hotkeys once you are inside the Windows operating system. -
Page 107: 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 108 To remove a password: Select “Change ... Password” and press [Enter] without entering a password. 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.
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Page 109: Security (Sub-Menu)
Security (sub-menu) Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. I/O Interface Security MODEM Interface [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in modem. The configuration options are: [UNLOCKED] [LOCKED] LAN Network Interface [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in wired network. - Page 110 On Board Audio [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in Audio. The configuration options are: [UNLOCKED] [LOCKED] Note: It is normal to see this message in Windows when you lock the Audio function. You should ig- nore this message and click “Don’t send.” IR Interface [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in IR port.
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Page 111: 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 112: 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 > ATAPI CDROM Drives Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the built-in network device’s boot ROM. -
Page 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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). - Page 118 General Fax: +49-2102-959911 Technical Support Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support Support Fax: +49-2102-959911 Component Support: +49-2102-95990 Notebook Support: +49-2102-959910 ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Company Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. General Telephone: +9714-283-1774 Web Site Address: www.ASUSarabia.com General Fax: +9714-283-1775...