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Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
Page 4 Preface R&TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Direc- tive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Lux- embourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slov- enia.
Page 5: Fcc Statement
Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 6: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement
Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Page 8: Instructions For Care And Operation
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
Page 9 Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Page 10: Power Safety
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements:  • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, Power Safety uninterrupted power supply.
Page 11: Polymer Battery Precautions
Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf. • Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mecha- nism and is not a cause for concern.
Page 12: Battery Precautions
Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
Page 13: Cleaning
Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.
Page 14: Travel Considerations
Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
Page 15 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
Page 16 Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
Page 17: Lcd Screen Care
Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. •...
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Page 19: Table Of Contents
Preface Contents Notice ................................I FCC Statement ............................III FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ....................IV EuP-Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ..............IV Instructions for Care and Operation ......................VI Power Safety ............................VIII Polymer Battery Precautions ........................IX Battery Precautions ............................X Cleaning ..............................XI Servicing ..............................XI Travel Considerations ..........................
Page 20 Preface System Map: LCD Panel Open ........................1-6 LED Indicators ............................1-7 Keyboard ..............................1-8 Keyboard Backlight LED ..........................1-9 Effects Buttons & Help ..........................1-11 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .........................1-13 Control Center ............................1-14 System Map: Front & Rear Views ......................1-15 System Map: Right View .........................1-16 System Map: Left View ...........................1-18 System Map: Bottom View ........................1-19 Video Features ............................1-21...
Page 21 Preface Handling CDs or DVDs ..........................2-4 DVD Regional Codes ..........................2-5 Multi-In-1 Card Reader ..........................2-6 Audio Features ............................2-7 Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound ......................2-8 Setup for Audio Recording ........................2-10 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .........................2-11 Gestures and Device Settings ........................2-13 Power Management Overview ..............................3-1 The Power Sources ............................3-2 AC/DC Adapter ............................3-2...
Page 22 Preface Power Conservation Modes ........................3-10 Battery Information ..........................3-11 Conserving Battery Power ........................3-12 Battery Life ..............................3-13 New Battery .............................3-13 Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ...................3-13 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ......................3-14 Battery FAQ .............................3-15 Multi GPU Configuration & Power ......................3-19 Drivers &...
Page 23 Preface Card Reader ...............................4-6 TouchPad ..............................4-6 Hot Key ..............................4-6 USB 3.0 ..............................4-6 MEI Driver ..............................4-6 Audio .................................4-6 Video Drivers .............................4-7 NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..........................4-7 AMD Video (VGA) ...........................4-7 Optional Drivers ............................4-8 BIOS Utilities Overview ..............................5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) .......................5-2 Failing the POST ............................5-3 Fatal Errors ..............................5-3 Non-Fatal Errors ............................5-3...
Page 24 Preface SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................5-7 System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ....................5-7 BIOS Revision/ KBC/EC firmware Revision / VGA Card / VBIOS etc. (Main Menu) ......5-7 Advanced Menu ............................5-8 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..................5-8 Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ..........5-9 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu) .................5-9 Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Advanced Menu) ..................5-9 SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) ......................5-10...
Page 25 Preface Exit Menu ..............................5-18 Upgrading The Computer Overview ..............................6-1 When Not to Upgrade ..........................6-2 Removing the Battery ..........................6-4 Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device ....................6-5 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) ......................6-6 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover .....................6-12 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ....................6-13 Modules Overview ..............................7-1 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode ....................7-2...
Page 26 Preface 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n WLAN Combo Driver Installation ..............7-18 Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ......................7-19 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 ...................7-22 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Intel® PROSet Wireless ............7-25 Intel® My WiFi Configuration ........................7-27 Windows Mobility Center ........................7-36 Security Modules (Fingerprint &...
Page 27 Preface Sound Blaster Console ..........................7-73 THX TruStudio Pro Application ......................7-78 Intel Rapid Storage Technology ......................7-81 IRST Driver Installation ..........................7-81 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair ..................7-84 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes ...............7-84 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver ....................7-87 Intel®...
Page 28 Preface Card Reader ..............................A-2 DC-In Jack ..............................A-2 DisplayPort ...............................A-2 e-SATA/USB 3.0 Port ..........................A-2 HDMI-Out Port ............................A-3 Headphone-Out Jack ..........................A-3 Line-In Jack ..............................A-3 Microphone-In Jack ..........................A-3 RJ-45 LAN Jack ............................A-3 S/PDIF-Out Jack ............................A-4 Security Lock Slot ............................A-4 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports* ...........................A-5 USB 3.0 Port .............................A-5 Powered USB 3.0 Port ..........................A-5 ..................................A-5...
Page 29 Preface Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) ....................C-6 Extending the Display ..........................C-7 Attaching Other Displays (Win 7) ......................C-10 Using the Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination to Switch Displays ...........C-12 NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration ....................C-13 NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Power ................C-14 Manage 3D Settings ..........................C-15 Adjust Video Settings ..........................C-16 HDMI Audio Configuration ........................C-17...
Page 30 Preface HDMI Audio Configuration ........................D-18 Specifications Processor ..............................E-2 Core Logic ..............................E-2 Display ..............................E-2 Memory ..............................E-2 Video Adapter ............................E-2 Storage ..............................E-3 Audio ................................ E-3 Keyboard & Pointing Device ........................E-3 Interface ..............................E-3 Card Reader .............................. E-3 Slots ................................
Page 31 Preface Environmental Spec ..........................E-4 Physical Dimensions & Weight ........................ E-4 XXIX...
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Page 33: Quick Start Guide Overview
Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...
Page 34: Advanced Users
Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 “Upgrading The Computer”...
Page 35: Not Included
Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro- grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.  Drivers If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the appropriate drivers.
Page 36: System Software
Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1 in- stalled) operating system is supported.
Page 37: System Startup
Quick Start Guide System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface. 2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 3. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
Page 38: System Map: Lcd Panel Open
Quick Start Guide System Map: LCD Panel Open Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open  1. Built-In PC Camera 2. PC Camera LED Wireless Device 3. Built-In Operation Aboard Microphone Aircraft 4. LCD The use of any portable elec- 5.
Page 39: Led Indicators
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indicators and LED Power Indicators) display helpful informa- tion about the current status of the computer. Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Blinking Hard Disk Activity Orange DC Power is Plugged In Blue Number Lock is Activated...
Page 40: Keyboard
Quick Start Guide Keyboard  The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and Other Keyboards features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12 for full function key combination details.
Page 41: Keyboard Backlight Led
Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight LED Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on/off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below. In addition press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see overleaf).
Page 42 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight Application The keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key. Click the Help button in the application to display the configuration keys. • Click the Custom button to display the three sections of the keyboard which may be configured. •...
Page 43: Effects Buttons & Help
Quick Start Guide Effects Buttons & Help LED Effects Buttons Random Color Up/Down Wave Dancing Effect Breathing (All Colors) Tempo Beat Cycle (Colors as Selected in RGB) Custom Mode - Display & Configure Flashing Keyboard Sections & Colors  Illumination Keys Note that the keyboard illumi- nation (increase/decrease) keys may be used to config-...
Page 44 Quick Start Guide Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Visual in- dicators (see the table below) are available when the Hot Key driver is installed (see “Hot Key”...
Page 45: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse
Quick Start Guide TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse  The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to TouchPad Cleaning your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much In order to improve the same way as a two-button mouse (see pages 2 - 11 2 - 16...
Page 46: Control Center
Quick Start Guide Control Center Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and en- ables you to quickly turn modules on/off.
Page 47: System Map: Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 7 Front & Rear Views 1. LED Power Indica- tors 2. Speakers 3. HDMI-Out Port 4. Display Port 5. DC-In Jack 6. 1 * USB 3.0 Port Appendix A for a more detailed description of the ...
Page 48: System Map: Right View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Right View Figure 1 - 8 Right View 1. Optical Device Drive 2. Combined eSATA/ USB 2.0 Port 3. Powered USB 3.0 Port  4. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports USB 3.0 Ports & USB Port Power Appendix A for a more Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way, do not force them.
Page 49 Quick Start Guide   Changing DVD Regional Codes Disk Eject Warning Go to the Control Panel and double-click Device Don’t try to eject a CD/DVD while the system is ac- Manager (Hardware and Sound), then click the + cessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”. Stop next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.
Page 50: System Map: Left View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 9 Left View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Multi-In-1 Card Reader 4. Line-In Jack 5. S/PDIF-Out Jack 6. Microphone-In  Jack 7. Headphone-Out Multi-in-1 Card Reader Jack Appendix A for a more...
Page 51: System Map: Bottom View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 10 Bottom View 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Sub Woofer 4. Battery 5. HDD Bay  Overheating  To prevent your comput- er from overheating make Battery Information sure nothing blocks the Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it.
Page 52 Quick Start Guide Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 7 are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop.
Page 53: Video Features
Quick Start Guide Video Features This computer features two different (either AMD or NVIDIA) video options. You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearances and Personalization) in Win- dows 7. To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows: Click Start and click Control Panel.
Page 54 Quick Start Guide Screen Resolution  Video Options Note that card types, specifi- cations and drivers are sub- ject to continual updates and changes. Check with your distributor/supplier for the latest details on video cards supported. Figure 1 - 12 - Screen Resolution 1 - 22 Video Features...
Page 55: Nvidia Control Panel
Quick Start Guide NVIDIA Control Panel You can access the NVIDIA Control Panel as follows: Click Start, and click Control Panel. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (Figure 1 - 13) - In the Appearances and Personalization category. “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on page B - 1 for full details on control panels etc.
Page 56: Catalyst Control Center
Quick Start Guide Catalyst Control Center You can access the Catalyst Control Center as follows: Right-click the desktop and select Catalyst Control Center (Figure 1 - 14). Double-click (or right-click the icon and select Catalyst Control Center) the icon (Figure 1 - 14) in the Windows system tray notification area (make sure “Enable System Tray Menu”...
Page 57: Power Options
Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 20) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button, sleep button, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode from the left menu.
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Page 59: Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Overview
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive • Optical Device • Multi-In-1 Card Reader •...
Page 60: Hard Disk Drive
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Hard Disk Drive  The hard disk drive(s) is(are) used to store your data in the computer. The hard Power Safety disk(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm.
Page 61: Optical Device
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Optical Device  There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de- Sound Volume vice will depend on the model you purchased (see “Storage” on page E - 3). The Adjustment optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:”...
Page 62: Handling Cds Or Dvds
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Handling CDs or DVDs  Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be CD Emergency Eject accessed.
Page 63: Dvd Regional Codes
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on page 1 - DVD Regional Coding Table 2 - 1 Region Geographical Location DVD Regional Coding USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East &...
Page 64: Multi-In-1 Card Reader
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Multi-In-1 Card Reader  The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the Card Reader Cover card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk (s).
Page 65: Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Audio Features  You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Volume Adjustment panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notifi- The sound volume level cation area/control panel (right-click the taskbar notification area icon to bring up is set using the volume...
Page 66: Setup For 5.1 Or 7.1 Surround Sound
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you will need to connect the au- dio cables to the Headphone-Out, Line-In, Microphone-In jack and S/PDIF-Out jacks (note: the S/PDIF jack is used for 7.1 surround sound only). Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View.
Page 67 Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack. Plug in the other cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter) from your speakers as follows: •...
Page 68: Setup For Audio Recording
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the taskbar icon and select Sound Manager).
Page 69: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse  The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to TouchPad Cleaning your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in In order to improve much the same way as a two-button mouse.
Page 70 Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “TouchPad” on page 4 - 6) you can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows, or by double- clicking the TouchPad driver icon in the notification area of the taskbar. You may then configure the TouchPad tapping, buttons, scrolling, pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences.
Page 71: Gestures And Device Settings
Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Gestures and Device Settings  The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture (ac- tion) on the surface of the TouchPad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc- Show Video uments, objects and applications. You can get a clearer view of the gestures in- You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties:...
Page 72 Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio PalmCheck  The PalmCheck feature helps prevent operating the TouchPad by accident, by rec- ognizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. PalmCheck order improve TouchPad scrolling re- sponsiveness when us- ing one-finger scrolling, adjust...
Page 73 Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Scrolling  One-Finger scrolling allows you to scroll vertically by sliding your finger upwards/ downwards along the right edge of the TouchPad, or horizontally by sliding your fin- Mouse Driver ger left/right along the lower edge of the TouchPad. If you are using an ex- The Two-Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you ternal mouse your op-...
Page 74 Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio Rotating Use the Twist Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos). Select the object to rotate and place two fingers down on the TouchPad with a slight gap between them. Slide both fingers clockwise or counterclockwise (similar to the motion of turning a knob) to rotate the object.
Page 75: Power Management Overview
Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management  Overview OS Note Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- functions will vary slight- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your (the LCD and hard disk drive) or the whole system.
Page 76: The Power Sources
Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. AC/DC Adapter Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/ DC adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer.
Page 77: Turning On The Computer
Power Management Turning On the Computer  Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- Forced Off er button on the front panel. If the system “hangs”, When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/ and the Ctrl + Alt + Del Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and key combination doesn’t...
Page 78: Power Plans
Power Management Power Plans  The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans. You Resuming can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or create a new one. Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and Table 3 - 1, on to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity.
Page 79 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is pow- ered from an AC power source.
Page 80: Power-Saving States
Power Management Power-Saving States You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. Win 7 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving states. Sleep In Sleep all of your work, settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps.
Page 81: Hibernate
Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.
Page 82: Configuring The Power Buttons
Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons  The power/sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on Protection the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.
Page 83: Resuming Operation
Power Management Resuming Operation  You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo). Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Power Status Icon Color...
Page 84: Power Conservation Modes
Power Management Power Conservation Modes  This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput- ers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period Power Conservation of inactivity. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center: Modes The Energy Star setting Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.
Page 85: Battery Information
Power Management Battery Information  Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- When the battery is criti- grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached.
Page 86: Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Conserving Battery Power  • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. Windows Mobility Center • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.
Page 87: Battery Life
Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re- move the battery for any reason (e.g.
Page 88: Proper Handling Of The Battery Pack
Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack  • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances. • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode. Caution • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re- ...
Page 89: Battery Faq
Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.
Page 90 Power Management Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. Figure 3 - 9 Change Plan Settings / Change Advanced Power Settings 3 - 16 Battery Information...
Page 91 Power Management Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears): Figure 3 - 10 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
Page 92 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Page 93: Multi Gpu Configuration & Power
Power Management Multi GPU Configuration & Power  Note that due to the high power and system demands created when two video Multi GPU adapters are installed in a multi GPU (NVIDIA® SLI or AMD™ CrossfireX) Configuration & configuration, you should not power the system using the battery only and you Multiple Displays will require identical (300W) dual power adapters, connected to a power con- verter box, to power the system.
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Page 95: Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities  Driver Installation & This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or Power improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op- When installing driv- erating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.
Page 96: Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 (the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual this order) which is the same as that listed in the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv- Drivers Installer menu below.
Page 97 Drivers & Utilities Driver for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1* Intel Rapid Storage Technology Chipset Page 4 - 6 Page 7 - 81 (for RAID & AHCI mode Hard Disk Drives) Page 4 - 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 - 9 Card Reader Page 4 - 6 Wireless LAN Module...
Page 98: Manual Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers In- If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it staller application and browse to the executable file in may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do the appropriate driver folder.
Page 99: User Account Control
Drivers & Utilities User Account Control Driver Installation Procedure If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual the driver installation procedure, click Continue/Al- disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv- low, and follow the installation procedure as directed.
Page 100: Chipset
Drivers & Utilities Chipset Hot Key 1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes. 1. Click 5.Install Hotkey AP > Yes. 2. Click Next > Next. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish > Finish to restart your computer. 3.
Page 101: Video Drivers
Drivers & Utilities AMD Video (VGA) After installing the audio driver the system will not re- turn to the Drivers Installer screen. To install the 1. Click 9.Install VGA Driver > Yes. video driver and any of the optional drivers, eject the 2.
Page 102: Optional Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster Audio application (see “Sound Blaster Audio” on See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro- page 7 - 71) and Intel Rapid Storage Technology cedures for any modules included in your purchase op- driver (see “IRST Driver Installation”...
Page 103: Bios Utilities Overview
BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities  Overview BIOS Screens Note that BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: screens pictured these pages are intend- Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS.
Page 104: The Power-On Self Test (Post)
BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST) If you enable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen in the Setup Utility, each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory). As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong.
Page 105: Failing The Post
BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non- fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized distributor/supplier as soon as possible.
Page 106: The Setup Utility
BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility  The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic BIOS Settings features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Warning Entering Setup Incorrect settings can cause your system to To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt malfunction.
Page 107: Setup Screens
BIOS Utilities Setup Screens  The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a Setup Menus new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang- Setup menus es to Setup.
Page 108: Main Menu
BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu System Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change these settings.
Page 109: Sata Port # (Main Menu)
BIOS Utilities SATA Port # (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a optical Device/ HDD on the computer’s SATA ports. System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable. The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed.
Page 110: Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) The sub-menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting. 5 - 8 Advanced Menu...
Page 111: Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
BIOS Utilities Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) You can adjust the Bluetooth module power setting to your preference. The default setting (Disabled) will see the Bluetooth module powered off when the system is started up or restarted. Enabling the power setting will have the module retain the last power status (on or off) before any restart or shut down.
Page 112: Sata Mode (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)  You can configure SATA (Serial ATA) control to operate in either AHCI (Ad- vanced Host Controller Interface) or RAID (Redundant Array of Independent SATA Mode Disks) modes from this menu. The SATA mode should be set BEFORE installing Selection an operating system, and after you have backed up all necessary files and data (see Set the SATA mode BE-...
Page 113: Security Menu
BIOS Utilities Security Menu  Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself, and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on. These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your...
Page 114: Set User Password (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Set User Password (Security Menu)  You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility. This will not affect access to the computer OS, (only the Setup utility) unless you choose to Password Warning set a Password on Boot (see below).
Page 115: Trusted Computing (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Trusted Computing (Security Menu) This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, and to configure the TPM State. Select Trusted Computing and press En- ter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu (see “Trusted Platform Mod- ule”...
Page 116: Tpm State (Security Menu > Tpm Support Enabled)
BIOS Utilities TPM State (Security Menu > TPM Support Enabled) Select TPM State, press Enter and select Enable to change the TPM state to en- abled. You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer. Figure 5 - 6 TPM State (Enabled) As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Con-...
Page 117: Pending Tpm Operation (Security Menu > Tpm Support & Tpm State Enabled)
BIOS Utilities Pending TPM operation (Security Menu > TPM Support & TPM State Enabled) Select Pending TPM operation, press Enter and select the option you require (if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership). You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer.
Page 118: Boot Menu
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 8 Boot Menu  BIOS Screens Note that BIOS screens pictured these pages are intend- ed for guidance in set- ting up your system’s BIOS. BIOS versions are sub- ject to constant change and revision, therefore your computer’s actual When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g.
Page 119: Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
BIOS Utilities Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu, and go to either the Network Device BBS Priorities, CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities or Hard Drive BBS Priorities and use the F5 and F6 keys to move the device’s boot priority up and down the list (the selected device will be highlighted in white).
Page 120: Exit Menu
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 9 Exit Menu Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Set- up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.
Page 121: Upgrading The Computer Overview
Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview  This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out- Warranty Warning lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con- tact your service representative for further help.
Page 122: When Not To Upgrade
Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade  These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replac- ing parts.You should not perform any of these upgrades if: Power Safety Warning Before you undertake • Your system is still under warranty or a service contract upgrade proce- •...
Page 123 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor or Video Cards If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast- er/new one, by adding/changing a video card, or secondary system memory you will need to contact your distributor/supplier. We recommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard etc.
Page 124: Removing The Battery
Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery  If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons Warranty Warning it is best to remove the battery. Before removing the battery disconnect the AC/ DC adapter from the computer first. Please check with your service representative...
Page 125: Upgrading The Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Turn the computer off, remove the AC/DC adapter, turn it over and remove the bat- tery. Remove the screw at point , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Reverse the process to install any new optical device.
Page 126: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive(S)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)  The hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) HDD System Warning hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “Storage” on page E - 3).
Page 127 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk from the Upper HDD Bay Slot  Turn the computer off, remove the AC/DC adapter, turn it over and remove the bat- tery. RAID Hard Disks Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screw Slide the case cover until the case markers align.
Page 128 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws & from the hard disk assembly. Carefully pull up the tab to move the HDD assembly in the direction of arrow Lift the HDD assembly out of the bay Figure 6 - 4 Upper Slot Hard Disk Assembly Removal 6 - 8 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
Page 129 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws and separate the hard disk from the insulation plate Reverse the process to install any new disk (and do not forget to install the insulation plate and screws (see over for cover). Figure 6 - 5 Upper Bay Hard Disk Insulation Plate Removal...
Page 130 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk from the Lower HDD Bay Slot Turn the computer off, remove the AC/DC adapter, turn it over and remove the bat- tery and any HDD in the upper slot. Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of arrow Raise the HDD assembly up at an angle as illustrated.
Page 131 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws and separate the hard disk from the insulation plate Reverse the process to install any new disk (and do not forget to install the insulation plate and screws (see over for cover). Figure 6 - 7 Primary Hard Disk Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) 6 - 11...
Page 132: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover
Upgrading The Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover Reinsert the HDD bay cover by placing it on the bottom case assembly and sliding it on to the case. Make sure the case markers line up before sliding any further. Slide the cover in the direction of arrow Replace screw Figure 6 - 8...
Page 133: Upgrading The System Memory (Ram)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO- DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory modules (see “Memory” on page E - The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
Page 134 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Primary System Memory Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer. Figure 6 - 9 Component Bay Cover Screws Slide the component bay cover until the cover and case indicators are aligned.
Page 135 Upgrading The Computer Lift the bottom cover off the computer case. Figure 6 - 11 Bottom Cover Removal  Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory sockets) module’s connecting edge.
Page 136 Upgrading The Computer The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Figure 6 - 13 RAM Module Removal  Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module’s connecting edge. Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles, and degrade the module’s Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
Page 137: Modules Overview
Modules Chapter 7: Modules Overview This chapter contains information on the various modules (some of which are op- tional) which may come with your computer, depending on the configuration pur- chased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative. The chapter includes information on the following: •...
Page 138: Setting Up Sata Raid Or Ahci Mode
Modules Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode  AHCI Mode RAID Hard Disks Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows All hard disks in a RAID the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command should be identical (the same size and brand) in Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance).
Page 139 Modules RAID Level Description Table 7 - 1 RAID Levels Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Page 140 Modules Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode: The Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD. A hard disk installed in the upper HDD bay. A second (identical) hard disk installed in the lower HDD bay. The Device Drivers &...
Page 141: Sata Raid Setup Procedure (Bios)
Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure (BIOS) Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS. Go to the Advanced menu, select "SATA Mode" and press Enter (see page 10). • Select “RAID Mode”. Press Esc and go to the Boot menu. Set the DVD-ROM Drive (make sure the Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD is inserted) as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu (see “Boot...
Page 142: Raid Setup (Intel Matrix)
Modules RAID Setup (Intel Matrix) As the computer starts up press Ctrl + i to enter RAID configuration menu. Figure 7 - 1 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM  Recovery Level When selecting disks for the Recovery RAID level you will need to use the Tab key to select a Mas- ter disk, and the Space...
Page 143 Modules Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use (see sidebar for  Recovery Level). Press Enter and select (if applicable) the Strip Size (best set to default). Recovery Level Press Enter and select the Capacity size (best set to default). Press Enter to select Create Volume.
Page 144 Modules 12. Make sure the Windows 7 OS DVD is in the DVD drive. and as the computer  starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 7 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD). Win7 (pre SP1) &...
Page 145: Pc Camera Module
Modules PC Camera Module  Before installing the driver, make sure the PC Camera is on. Use the Fn + F10 key Latest PC Camera combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the PC Camera module. Driver Information When the PC Camera application is run the LED indicator to the left of the camera Check the Device Drivers will be illuminated in...
Page 146: Pc Camera Driver Installation
Modules PC Camera Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 1.Install Webcam Driver > Yes. 4. Click Finish to restart the computer. Click Next >...
Page 147: Pc Camera Audio Setup
Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
Page 148 Modules Figure 7 - 3 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right-click 7 - 12 PC Camera Module...
Page 149 Modules Camera Application The camera application is a video viewer for general purpose video viewing and test- ing, and for capturing video files to .avi format. Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process - see below). Go to the Capture menu heading (if you wish to capture audio check “PC Camera Audio Setup”...
Page 150 Modules Reducing Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file. After recording video, check the video file size (right-click the file and select Properties) and the remaining free space on your hard disk (go to My Computer, right-click the hard disk, and select Properties).
Page 151 Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker  If you find that the video screen in the camera program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. Latest PC Camera Driver Information Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter..
Page 152 Modules Taking Still Pictures  The camera application allows you to take still pictures. Snapshot Folder Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut. Go to Options and select Take Picture. The Snapshot folder’s The picture (in JPEG format) will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the default location is on the desktop.
Page 153: Wireless Lan Module
Modules Wireless LAN Module  If you have included an Intel® or 3rd Party module in your purchase option, make Wireless Device sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver. Operation Aboard Aircraft Use the Fn + F11 key combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the The use of any portable Wireless LAN module.
Page 154: 3Rd Party 802.11B/G/N Wlan Combo Driver Installation
Modules 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n WLAN Combo Driver Installation If you see the message “Found New Hardware” click Cancel to close the window. 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive. 2.
Page 155: Intel® Wlan Driver Installation
Modules Intel® WLAN Driver Installation For a standard Intel® WLAN driver installation and configuration choose the Typ- ical Installation below and use the Windows OS for Wireless LAN control (see overleaf). If you want to use Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility as your WLAN interface, and/or add Intel®...
Page 156 Modules Custom Installation (for Intel® ProSet and/or Intel® MyWiFi Technology): Note that if you wish to install Intel® MyWiFi you will need to install Micro- soft.net Framework 4.0 (or later version) before installing the driver as per the procedure below. To get the Microsoft.net Framework file go to the Microsoft website, search for the file, Download it and then install it.
Page 157 Modules Figure 7 - 5 Install Intel® MyWiFi Technology & Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Wireless LAN Module 7 - 21...
Page 158: Connecting To A Wireless Network In Windows 7
Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7  Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on. Network and Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then double-click an access point to con- Sharing Center nect to or click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu (a list of options will appear allowing You can also use the Net- setting changes, and creating a new network).
Page 159 Modules You may need to enter a security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect. Click to select a network location (e.g. Home, Work or Public). Click “View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center” to access further options for the connection.
Page 160 Modules Click the taskbar icon to see any currently connected networks.  To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect (button). Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se- cure network.
Page 161: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using Intel® Proset Wireless
Modules Intel Connecting to a Wireless Network Using ® PROSet Wireless (For Intel® WLAN Modules Only) Make sure the Wireless LAN module is on. Access the Intel® WiFi Connection Utility from the Start menu (Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility). Click to select a network from the found list WiFi network access points, or click Refresh to update the list.
Page 162 Modules Click Connect to connect to the select WiFi network access point. If the access point is encrypted then you will need to enter the password and click Figure 7 - 10 Intel® PROSet/ Wireless WiFi Connection Utility (Connecting & Connected) You can turn WiFi On/WiFi Off from the button at the bottom of the Utility.
Page 163: Intel® My Wifi Configuration
Modules Intel My WiFi Configuration ®  (For Intel® WLAN Modules Only) Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) uses your WLAN to transform your Intel® My WiFi Help system into a Wi-Fi Personal Area Network, and enables you wirelessly share your To get help on Intel®...
Page 164 Modules Intel® My WiFi Configuration You can configure the My WiFi settings as follows. Make sure the Wireless LAN module is on. Access the Intel® WiFi Connection Utility from the Start menu (Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel(R) My WiFi Dashboard), or click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar (or right-click and select Open Dashboard).
Page 165 Modules Intel® My WiFi Interface Help Wireless ON/OFF Configuration Options & Preferences Figure 7 - 12 Intel® My WiFi Utility - Interface Your Computer Wireless LAN Module 7 - 29...
Page 166 Modules Intel® My WiFi Help Click the Help icon in the dashboard to bring up the Help menu and select and item from the Contents menu to obtain the help information. Help Figure 7 - 13 Intel® My WiFi Utility - Help Your 7 - 30 Wireless LAN Module...
Page 167 Modules Preferences Click the Options icon and select Preferences to configure the options. Help Figure 7 - 14 Intel® My WiFi Utility - Preferences Your Computer Wireless LAN Module 7 - 31...
Page 168 Modules Hotspot You can turn the computer into a hotspot to allow other devices to connect to it (and any locally connected devices), and also (if available) the internet. Click the Hotspot icon to turn the Hotspot on. The Hotspot settings tab shows the SSID and password (you will need to enter this information when accessing the Hotspot from the client computer/device).
Page 169 Modules Finding Devices You can find any Nearby Devices by clicking the Refresh button in the main window. Click again at any time to update the list. If a lot of devices are found they will be listed on multiple pages and you can use the left or right buttons to turn the pages.
Page 170 Modules Favorite Devices The Favorite Devices tab is where you keep devices to which you connect most of- ten, and this is particularly useful in environments where many devices are listed nearby. A favorite device will display the icon To make any device a favorite just click to select it and select Add Favorite. Figure 7 - 16 Intel®...
Page 171 Modules Connect to a Device Click the device you want to connect to, and click the connect icon An invitation will be sent to the target device. The user must then accept the invitation. After the invitation is accepted the connection will be made. Use the Windows Network and Sharing Center to set permissions for viewing and sharing the resources on your computer with another connected computer.
Page 172: Windows Mobility Center
Modules Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status, power plans used and wireless device status etc. To access the Windows Mobility Center: Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel).
Page 173: Security Modules (Fingerprint & Tpm)
Modules Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)  The encrypted channel between the Trusted Platform Module security chip (see Password Warning “Trusted Platform Module” on page 7 - 57) and the fingerprint reader with Au- thenTec TrueSuite software (see “Fingerprint Reader Module” on page 7 - If you set passwords for provides a high level of security for your computer.
Page 174: Fingerprint Reader Module
Modules Fingerprint Reader Module The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer. Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection. Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1.
Page 175: Authentec Truesuite Application
Modules AuthenTec TrueSuite Application  The AuthenTec TrueSuite application is used in conjunction with your fingerprint reader to enroll fingerprints and manage settings etc. Fingerprint Enrollment User Enrollment Note that it is strongly rec- Click Start > All Programs > AuthenTec TrueSuite > AuthenTec TrueSuite. ommended that you enroll Click Yes when you have identified your fingerprint sensor ( Fingerprint...
Page 176 Modules You will be prompted to select another finger for enrollment (it is recommended  that you enroll a number of fingers - see sidebar). Click the button to continue once you have enrolled a number of fingerprints. Help Enter the required information and click the button to register your software, or click to register later.
Page 177 Modules Settings Click the Settings button on the menu bar to access the personalization settings for AuthenTec TrueSuite. Here you can choose to enable/disable Website Log On, QuickLaunch, Fast User Switching and the desktop icon. You can also select the Theme and export/import identities.
Page 178 Modules Windows Log On Windows log on allows you to gain access to your computer by swiping your finger across the fingerprint reader sensor. Use the Biometric Devices control panel (in the Hardware & Sound category) in Windows to turn Biometrics on/off when re- quired.
Page 179 Modules Website Log On Use a fingerprint swipe to log on to websites to help you avoid having to remember user names and passwords across multiple websites (browsers supported are Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome). Registering a Website Use your web browser to navigate to the website required. Enter your user name and password and sign in to the website.
Page 180 Modules QuickLaunch QuickLaunch allows you to drag and drop icons (which represent websites, folders, applications and/or computer actions) to any enrolled finger and then swipe your fin- ger to launch the icons assigned to that finger. Click Start > All Programs > AuthenTec TrueSuite. Click Select Category (button) to group icons if required.
Page 181 Modules Adding a Website to QuickLaunch Click Start > All Programs > AuthenTec TrueSuite. Click the Add Website button on the menu bar and the dialog box will be displayed. Enter the website URL, name, icon and category as required. Click Save and an icon will be associated with the selected website.
Page 182 Modules Dock View Dock View displays the website icons across the bottom of the screen. Each icon wiLl have an associated web card which displays the website information, user name and password etc. This information may be edited or deleted as required. Figure 7 - 26 Dock View Editing a Web Card...
Page 183 Modules Exporting and Importing Your Identity You can export your identity to backup your information, or to move it to another computer. Exporting Your Identity Click Start > All Programs > AuthenTec TrueSuite. Click the Settings button on the menu bar. Click Export My Identity.
Page 184 Modules AuthenTec KeepSafe The KeepSafe folder is an encrypted area assigned on your hard drive that allows you to store files and folders to be protected by fingerprint protection. The folder will appear on your desktop (if selected in the Personalization Settings) and in My Computer, but will not be visible to other users of your computer.
Page 185: Bluetooth Module
Modules Bluetooth Module  If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN Bluetooth mod- Wireless Device ule (either Intel® or 3rd Party) then install the driver as instructed. Operation Aboard Aircraft If your purchase option includes a standard V2.1 Bluetooth module, then the op- erating system’s Bluetooth Devices control panel is used to configure the Bluetooth The use of any portable electronic transmission de-...
Page 186 Modules Use the Fn + F12 key combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. • For 3rd party Bluetooth V2.1 +EDR modules see “Standard Bluetooth Con- figuration in Windows 7” on page 7 - 53 (no driver is required).
Page 187: 3Rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation Note this driver is required for the 3rd Party combo Bluetooth and WLAN module (Bluetooth V4.0) only. 1. Before installing the driver make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on (use Fn + F12 key combination or Control Center button), then insert the Device Drivers &...
Page 188: Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
Modules Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation  Note this driver is required only for the Intel combo Bluetooth and WLAN module only. High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer 1. Before installing the driver make sure the Bluetooth module is powered The Combination Wire- on (use Fn + F12 key combination), then insert the Device Drivers &...
Page 189: Standard Bluetooth Configuration In Windows 7
Modules Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7  Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it Turn your Bluetooth device (e.g. PDA, mobile phone etc.) on. Add a Device Make the device discoverable (to do this check your device documentation). Click Start, and click Con- trol Panel and then click To Turn the Bluetooth Module On...
Page 190 Modules To Add a Bluetooth Device  Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel and click Add a device. Double-click the device you want to pair with the computer. Pairing Options If a device has been pre- viously connected then the pairing option menu will appear when you at- tempt subsequent con- nections.
Page 191 Modules Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and follow any on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.  Figure 7 - 30 Pairing Codes Pairing Code Example The example outlined here shows a connection to a mobile device. Other devices e.g. computers, may have a slightly different connection proce- dure, and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correct on both devices.
Page 192 Modules To Change Settings for the Bluetooth Device  Click the notification area icon and select Show Bluetooth Devices. Right-click on the device you want to change and click Properties to: Bluetooth Help • Change the name of the device (click Bluetooth, type a new name and click OK). •...
Page 193: Trusted Platform Module
Modules Trusted Platform Module The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a sys- tem administrator before users can access security features.
Page 194: Enabling & Activating Tpm
Modules Enabling & Activating TPM Restart the computer. Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu. Select Trusted Computing and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu.
Page 195 Modules Select Pending operation, press Enter and select the option you require (if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership). You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer. Figure 7 - 34 Pending TPM operation (Enable Take...
Page 196: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm) Driver Installation
Modules Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation 1. Make sure you have enabled and activated the TPM in the BIOS before installing the driver (if you do not do see the note below). 2. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive.
Page 197: Initializing Tpm
Modules Initializing TPM Run the application from the Infineon Security Platform Solution > Manage Security Platform item in the Start > Programs menu. Click User Settings (tab) and click Yes, or right-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and select Security Platform Initialization (or click the Security Platform State taskbar bubble).
Page 198 Modules Choose the Security Platform Features you want to use by clicking the  appropriate tickbox. Enter a Basic User Password (and re-type to confirm it) and click Next. Help Right-click the icon the notification area of the taskbar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Fea- tures.
Page 199: Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool
Modules Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool  The Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool allows you to manage and check the TPM state, manage your password information, and to backup and restore the TPM Menus data. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, Note that not all the your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here.
Page 200 Modules User Settings This page allows the settings to be configured for the currently logged in Infineon Security Platform user including the ability to change the password, configure se- cure e-mail, file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authentication. You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform.
Page 201 Modules Backup Here you can configure backup and restore operations. Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restora- tion. Figure 7 - 40 Infineon Security Platform Settings...
Page 202 Modules Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another. Figure 7 - 41 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool (Migration) 7 - 66 Trusted Platform Module...
Page 203 Modules Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required. Figure 7 - 42 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool (Password Reset) Trusted Platform Module 7 - 67...
Page 204 Modules BitLocker BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet. Click Configure and select a drive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process.
Page 205 Modules Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel (System and Security). Figure 7 - 44 BitLocker Drive Encryption Trusted Platform Module 7 - 69...
Page 206 Modules Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab. The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only. Figure 7 - 45 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool (Advanced) 7 - 70 Trusted Platform Module...
Page 207: Sound Blaster Audio
Modules Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 Audio AP Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive.
Page 208: Sound Blaster Ap Activation
Modules Sound Blaster AP Activation  On the first run of Sound Blaster AP you will need to activate the application. THX Audio & HDMI To activate the application you will need to be connected to the internet. Double-click the Sound Blaster Activate icon on the desktop and click the Note that the THX audio Activate button.
Page 209: Sound Blaster Console
Modules Sound Blaster Console  The Sound Blaster Console can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu (Start > All Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 > Sound Blaster Console). Help Click the Help icon Help at the top of the Sound Blaster Console to get more information on any...
Page 210 Modules Sound Blaster Console Audio Control Buttons Click and of the audio control buttons to access the menu, and in many cases you will need to click the tickbox to enable an effect etc. • Speaker Configuration: Click the Channel button to test the audio Channels, click Optimize speaker output for headphone to optimize the headphone per- formance and click Advanced to adjust the speaker volumes independently.
Page 211 Modules • EAX Effects: Select an effect from the menu and use the slider to adjust the amount of effect to apply. Figure 7 - 49 EAX Effects • Graphic Equalizer: Adjust the sliders to obtain the desired effects (or use one of the presets in the menu).
Page 212 Modules • Microphone Effects: Select a VoiceFX from the drop-down menu and adjust the level of the microphone using the slider. Figure 7 - 51 Microphone Effects • Mixer: Adjust the sliders for the speakers for both recording and playback. Figure 7 - 52 Mixer 7 - 76 Sound Blaster Audio...
Page 213 Modules Creative ALchemy The Creative ALchemy application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu (Start > All Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 > ALchemy> Cre- ative ALchemy). Use the left menu to select any installed games and click the but- ton to move them to the right column to enable ALchemy support for the game.
Page 214: Thx Trustudio Pro Application
Modules THX TruStudio Pro Application The application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu (Start > All Pro- grams > Creative > Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 > THX TruStudio Pro Settings). Power On/Off Figure 7 - 53 Menu THX TruStudio Pro Menu...
Page 215 Modules THX Control Panel Each control has an On/Off button to allow you to enable/disable the control, and most controls feature a slider to adjust the levels (the subwoofer may be turned on/ off). Menu Figure 7 - 54 THX TruStudio Pro Controls •...
Page 216 Modules THX TruStudio Pro & HDMI When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI-Out port, the THX Tru Studio Pro controls will be disabled. A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “Do you want to select another audio device now?”.
Page 217: Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology  The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high-performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Control Center application to support your RAID system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS (see “SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)”...
Page 218 Modules Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your RAID configuration. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the All Programs menu. When the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window.
Page 219 Modules Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Help  If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as “Degraded” or “Failed” it may be possible to recover the volume. If the volume cannot be restored then you Help will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up. Click the Help menu (or press F1) for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol- Click the Help (or press F1) menu button at the...
Page 220: Raid Volume Data Verification And Repair
Modules RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume. The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level: RAID Verify Verify & Repair Level Table 7 - 2 RAID 0...
Page 221 Modules Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data Before verifying the volume data you will need to initialize the volume. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the Intel item in the Programs/All Programs menu. Click Manage and click Advanced. Click Initialize and click Yes (button) to begin the process.
Page 222 Modules Click Advanced and click Verify, then click Verify (button) to begin the process. The completion percentage will be listed under Status (verifying and repairing). Figure 7 - 59 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology Verify 7 - 86 Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
Page 223: Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver
Modules Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver ® Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology can resume power from Hibernation within 5 to 6 seconds and can remember your computer's previous state with zero power. System Requirements to support Intel® Rapid Start Technology: • Rapid Start Technology should be enabled in the BIOS (see ““Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)”...
Page 224: Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration
Modules Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration Enable/disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology from the BIOS (see “Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - Go the Windows control panel and double-click Administrative Tools (System and Security)> Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management Right-click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu.
Page 225 Modules Enter the figure, which should be equal to amount of system memory (RAM) in your computer, in “Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB”. Figure 7 - 61 Shrink Volume Size Click Shrink (any unallocated file space may be formatted for storage use). ...
Page 226 Modules Click the Start menu and type “CMD” in the search box. Click CMD from the found list. Figure 7 - 62 Search for CMD Prompt Type “DISKPART”. At the DISKPART command type “list disk”. Figure 7 - 63 Diskpart - List Disk 7 - 90 Intel®...
Page 227 Modules 10. Type “select disk #” (# is disk number where you want to create the store partition, so refer to the results obtained from "list disk" for exact disk number). 11. The message “Disk # is now the selected disk.” will appear. Figure 7 - 64 Diskpart - Select Disk #...
Page 228 Modules 14. Type “detail disk”. Figure 7 - 66 Diskpart - Detail Disk 15. Type “select Volume #” (# is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from "detail disk" for the exact volume number). 16. The message “Volume # is now the selected volume.” will appear. Figure 7 - 67 Diskpart - Select Volume #...
Page 229 Modules 17. Type “set id=84 override” (the id must be set to 84). Figure 7 - 68 Diskpart - Set id=84 Override 18. The message “DiskPart successfully set the partition ID.” will appear. 19. Close the CMD window. 20. Go the Windows control panel and double-click Administrative Tools (System and Security)>...
Page 230: Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation
Modules Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 8.Install Rapid Start Driver > Yes. 4. Click Next > Next > Yes > Next > Next. 5.
Page 231: Troubleshooting Overview
Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
Page 232: Basic Hints And Tips
Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap- pears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.
Page 233: Backup And General Maintenance
Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wal- let.
Page 234: Viruses
Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the defini- tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.
Page 235: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software
Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing.
Page 236 Troubleshooting • Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem.
Page 237: Problems & Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting Problems & Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned the power on Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present and but it doesn’t work. seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.
Page 238 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents/fan intakes are not blocked. If this hot. doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating”...
Page 239 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution forget boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact your password. service representative for help.  Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
Page 240 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The TouchPad’s one- Adjust the PalmCheck slider. In order to improve TouchPad scrolling responsiveness when using finger scrolling is not as one-finger scrolling, you can adjust the PalmCheck slider towards “Minimum” as per your responsive as I would preference.
Page 241 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When a DVD is played in This is an issue with Windows Media Player/Media Center and audio output through the S/PDIF- Windows Media Player/ Out Jack. We recommend that you use the Power DVD application to play DVDs. Media Center, the audio track in other languages (commentaries etc.) is...
Page 242 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution have installed The audio driver is not installed. Install all the drivers as instructed in Chapter 4 "Drivers & Windows operating Utilities" and make sure you install the audio driver (see “Audio” on page 4 - system but cannot hear any sound.
Page 243 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer is off (or in The port is not powered on. Toggle power to the port using the Fn + power button combination. Sleep Mode) powered by the AC/DC This function may not work with certain external USB compliant devices (check your device’s doc- adapter plugged in to a umentation).
Page 244 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution When the battery is being This can occur as the battery cell performs poorly in a low temperature environment, especially used to power the system with a discharge rate of over 2C. Systems powered by the battery will perform normally at °...
Page 245 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Bluetooth module There is a conflict between an existing Bluetooth module and a Bluetooth & WLAN combination experiencing module. You should have only one Bluetooth module installed in order to prevent any problems/ 2 Bluetooth conflicts (this includes the Bluetooth element of any combination WLAN &...
Page 246 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Note that after installing By default, Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is set to Automatic (Delayed Start). If you want IRST driver to change the setting then follow these steps to change the Startup type: Windows system Go to Intel®...
Page 247: Bluetooth Connection Problems
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Connection Problems If you are experiencing problems connecting to some Bluetooth devices (in particular certain mobile phones and headsets) it maybe necessary to download and install the Windows Mobile Device Center software (for Win- dows Vista and Windows 7). Go to the Microsoft website and search for the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit) and Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit), and then download the driver.
Page 248 Troubleshooting Right-click Bluetooth Peripheral Device and click on Update Driver Software. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Click Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. Figure 8 - 2 - Browse my computer.../Let me pick from... Select Bluetooth Radios from the list.
Page 249 Troubleshooting 10. A list of drivers will appear with Manufacturer on one side and Model in the other. 11. Choose Microsoft Corporation (make sure you choose the full name Microsoft Corporation and do not choose Microsoft - Note that you must have installed the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Microsoft Corporation to appear in the list).
Page 250 Troubleshooting 15. The Device Manager should now display the Windows Mobile-based device support under Bluetooth Radios. 16. You will need to repeat the process for any other Bluetooth Peripheral Devices listed under Other Devices. Figure 8 - 5 - Device Manager - Bluetooth Radio 8 - 20 Bluetooth Connection Problems...
Page 251: Installing Windows 7 (Pre Service Pack 1) For Raid Systems With Advanced Format Disks
Troubleshooting Installing Windows 7 (pre Service Pack 1) for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks The following information is only applicable under the following conditions: • You are configuring your SATA hard disks in a RAID. • You are using Advanced Format hard disks that have a 4KB physical sector size. •...
Page 252 Troubleshooting Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 7 disc (make sure the DVD device is set at the top of the Boot Sequence in the BIOS - see “Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)” on page 5 - 14).
Page 253: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to commu- nicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...
Page 254: Ports And Jacks
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device.
Page 255: Hdmi-Out Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description HDMI-Out Port The HDMI-Out (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port is an audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. This allows you to connect an external monitor, TV or Flat Panel Display etc. as a display device (see “Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)”...
Page 256: S/Pdif-Out Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description S/PDIF-Out Jack This S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) Out Port allows you to connect your DVD- capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1” or ‘dts’ surround sound. Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store.
Page 257: Usb 2.0/1.1 Ports
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 2.0/1.1 Ports* USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 compatible ports (USB 2.0 is fully USB 1.1 compliant) are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged USB 3.0 Port into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure you use the power supply...
Page 258 Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 6 Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Page 259: Control Center Overview
Control Center Appendix B: Control Center Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod- ules on/off.
Page 260 Control Center Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will affect the power status of modules (e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth, 3G or Camera), screen brightness, TouchPad power and Silent Mode.
Page 261 Control Center User Modes Power Saving Flight Entertainment Quiet Performance Defined Icon Power Plan Power Saver Balanced Power Saving Power Saving High Performance Power Conservation Mode Energy Star BIOS Default Energy Star Energy Star Performance Brightness WLAN Bluetooth BIOS Defined PC Camera TouchPad Table B - 1- Power Modes...
Page 262 Control Center Power Status The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state. Brightness The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level.
Page 263 Control Center Sleep Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate or Sleep buttons, and click either button to have the computer enter the appropriate power-saving mode (see “Power-Saving States” on page 3 - Display Switch Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appro- priate attached display mode (see page 12).
Page 264 Control Center B - 6...
Page 265: Nvidia Video Driver Controls
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix C: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on  page 1 - Video Card Options NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Note that card types, Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - specifications and driv- 1.
Page 266: Nvidia Control Panel
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel  More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab. Panel Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). To access the Ge- Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click "Classic View"...
Page 267 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and  tools which allow quick access to features such as display configuration, 3D Settings and Help menus etc. Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page.
Page 268 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure C - 3 Help Menu C - 4 NVIDIA Control Panel...
Page 269: Display Devices
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices  Note that you can use the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable con- THX TruStudio & nected to the HDMI-Out port or DisplayPort cable connected to the DisplayPort to HDMI Connection connect an external display. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
Page 270: Configuring An External Display (Nvidia
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)  Clone the Displays Display Not Shown Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page If the attached display does not appear in the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up “1.Select the displays multiple displays.
Page 271: Extending The Display
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Extending the Display  Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Changing the Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up Primary Display on multiple displays.
Page 272 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Primary display (the main window display) will be denoted by an asterix * in the top right corner of the icon. To change the Primary display right-click the icon and select Make primary. Click Apply > Yes to save any changes. Figure C - 6 Switch Primary Display...
Page 273 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can drag the icons to match the desktop layout you want to use (e.g. you may want to extend the display to the right or left of the primary display). 10. Click Apply > Yes to save any further changes. Figure C - 7 Drag Display Icons...
Page 274: Attaching Other Displays (Win 7
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays (Win 7)  Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 Function Key Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Combination Go to the Screen resolution control panel. You can use the Fn + F7 Click the Detect button.
Page 275 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure C - 9 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options (Win 7) • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) •...
Page 276: Using The Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination To Switch Displays
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using the Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination to Switch Displays You can also use the + P key combination to quickly change display configura- tion and modes (this is particularly useful when attaching a projector) in Windows 7. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
Page 277: Nvidia® Sli Multi Gpu Configuration
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA SLI Multi GPU Configuration ®  This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) that improves Video Card graphic quality and performance by combining dual NVIDIA GPUs (two video Options cards are required) in a single system. To enable/disable SLI Configuration: Note that card types, Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page specifications and driv-...
Page 278: Nvidia® Sli Multi Gpu Configuration & Power
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls ® NVIDIA SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Power  Note that due to the high power and system demands created when two video adapters are installed in an SLI configuration, you should not power the system SLI Configuration &...
Page 279: Manage 3D Settings
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Manage 3D Settings You can configure the 3D global settings (to be applied to all application programs) or make specific adjustments for installed program settings. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Click Manage 3D Settings and select either Global Settings or Program Settings. Click the Setting menu items to select any global options required, or select a program to customize from the drop-down menu (click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu).
Page 280: Adjust Video Settings
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust Video Settings You can adjust video color and image settings from the Video sub-menus. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Click “+” next to Video if its sub-items are not shown and then click either Adjust video color settings or Adjust video image settings.
Page 281: Hdmi Audio Configuration
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration As HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video sig- nals you can configure the audio output from the NVIDIA control panel and Sound control panel. The settings will depend upon the external HDMI display you have connected to.
Page 282: Audio Setup For Hdmi
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Audio Setup for HDMI In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually con- figure the HDMI audio output. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
Page 283 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure C - 17 HDMI Device Properties HDMI Audio Configuration C - 19...
Page 284: Hdmi Notes
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes  • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempt- ing to play audio/video sources through the device. Other Applications • Under certain conditions, if the HDMI cable is disconnected, the default audio If you are using a third playback device will not revert to speakers until the computer is restarted (if you party application to play...
Page 285: Hdcp Status
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDCP Status If your external display is HDCP (High Bandwith Digital Content protection) com- patible then the NVIDIA control panel will display the HDCP system status. Figure C - 18 HDCP Status HDMI Audio Configuration C - 21...
Page 286 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C - 22...
Page 287: Amd Video Driver Controls
AMD Video Driver Controls Appendix D: AMD Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 -  AMD Video Driver Installation Video Card Options Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - Note that card types, specifications and driv-...
Page 288: Catalyst™ Control Center
AMD Video Driver Controls Catalyst Control Center ™  Adjust the video settings from the Catalyst™ Control Center. Taskbar Icon Right-click the desktop and select Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center can also be ac- Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel (see “Video cessed by double-clicking Features”...
Page 289 AMD Video Driver Controls Catalyst™ Control Center Preferences  The Preferences button in the Catalyst Control Center menu allows you to con- ™ figure the control panel settings. You can view the control panel in either Standard Preferences & View or Advanced View. To display Standard View or Advanced View: Views Open the Catalyst ™...
Page 290 AMD Video Driver Controls Standard View The Standard View menus feature a series of menu headings with clickable sub- menus which allow you to adjust Desktops and Displays, Power, Video, Gaming and Information. Click the Start button to access the top level menu from any sub- menu heading.
Page 291 AMD Video Driver Controls Advanced View  The Advanced View menus display all the menu headings as a series of buttons on the left. Click the arrows in any button to display the sub-menus (note all the figures Sub-Menus in the remainder of this chapter are in Advanced View). Click a menu button to expand any sub-menus, and then click the appro-...
Page 292 AMD Video Driver Controls The Catalyst Control Center provides additional video configuration controls ™  and tools which allow quick access to features such as display options, 3D Settings, color, power and Information menus etc. Adjust settings from the options in the sub- Help Menus menus.
Page 293: Display Devices & Options
AMD Video Driver Controls Display Devices & Options  Note that you can use the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable con- THX TruStudio & nected to the HDMI-Out port or DisplayPort cable connected to the DisplayPort to HDMI Connection connect an external display. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
Page 294: Configuring An External Display In The Ccc
AMD Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In the CCC  You can use the Catalyst Control Center to configure any attached displays. ™ Detect Displays Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Open the Catalyst ™ Control Center. Click Detect Displays (button) to automati- Select Desktop Management from the menu on the left (click the arrow to expand...
Page 295 AMD Video Driver Controls Click the triangle icon (or right-click the display icon) on the attached display  icon at the bottom to bring up the options (e.g Duplicate or Extend). Select an option from the menu (click Continue if required), and click Yes to Disable Displays accept the settings.
Page 296 AMD Video Driver Controls My Digital Flat-Panels An additional menu button entitled My Digital Flat-Panels will appear when an ex- ternal digital display is attached. This menu allows you to configure the properties of the external display. After making any adjustments you may need to click the Ap- ply button to confirm the changes.
Page 297 AMD Video Driver Controls HDTV Support If your flat panel supports HDTV functions then this can be configured from My Digital Flat-Panels > HDTV Support (Digital Flat-Panel). Figure D - 9 My Digital Flat- Panels (HDTV Support) Display Devices & Options D - 11...
Page 298: Configuring An External Display In Windows 7
AMD Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows 7 Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. Go to the Screen resolution control panel (see “Video Features” on page 1 - 23). Click the Detect button. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
Page 299 AMD Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure D - 11 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options (Win 7) • Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s) •...
Page 300 AMD Video Driver Controls Using the Windows Logo Key + P/Fn + F7 Key Combination to Switch Displays You can also use the + P/Fn +F7 key combination to quickly change display con- figuration and modes in Windows 7. Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on. + P/Fn + F7 Press the key combination.
Page 301 AMD Video Driver Controls PowerPlay™ When enabled, PowerPlay can be used to automatically set to adjust the graphics ™ processor settings for higher performance or longer battery life when the system is either Plugged In or on Battery. Figure D - 13 PowerPlay ™...
Page 302: Amd Crossfirex™ Multi Gpu Configuration
AMD Video Driver Controls AMD CrossFireX ™ Multi GPU Configuration The Gaming menu includes configuration options for AMD CrossFireX ™. CrossFireX combines the processing power of multiple GPUs to s single display, ™ and this may be enabled/disabled from the AMD CrossFireX Configuration ™...
Page 303: Amd Crossfirex™ Multi Gpu Configuration & Power
AMD Video Driver Controls ™ AMD CrossFireX Multi GPU Configuration & Power  Note that due to the high power and system demands created when two video adapters are installed in a CrossFire configuration, you should not power the sys- CrossFire tem using the battery only and you will require identical (300W) dual power Configuration &...
Page 304: Hdmi Audio Configuration
AMD Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video signals. Configure the audio output as per the instructions below. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
Page 305 AMD Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure D - 17 HDMI Device Properties HDMI Audio Configuration D - 19...
Page 306 AMD Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes  • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempt- ing to play audio/video sources through the device. Other Applications • To play audio sources through your external display’s (TV or LCD) speakers If you are using a third you will need to go to the audio configuration control panel on the display and party...
Page 307 AMD Video Driver Controls Audio You can use Audio menu in the Catalyst Control Center to configure any at- ™ tached audio device. Figure D - 18 Audio HDMI Audio Configuration D - 21...
Page 308 AMD Video Driver Controls D - 22...
Page 309: Specifications
Specifications Appendix E: Specifications  Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your distributor/supplier for details.
Page 310: Processor
Specifications Processor Intel® Core i7-3720QM (2.6GHz) Video Adapter Quad-Core Mobile Processor Intel® Core i7-3940XM (3.0GHz) AMD Radeon™ HD 7970M PCIe * 16 6M L3 Cache, 22nm (22 Nanometer), Video Card Extreme Edition Processor DDR3-1600MHz, TDP 45W 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM 8M L3 Cache, 22nm (22 Nanometer), DDR3-1600MHz, TDP 55W Supports DirectX®...
Page 311: Storage
Specifications Storage Keyboard & Pointing Device Card Reader Up to two (Factory Option) Changeable Full Size Winkey Illuminated Keyboard Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader 2.5" 9.5 mm (h) SATA (Serial) Hard Disk with Numeric Keypad - MMC / RSMMC Drives supporting RAID level 0/1 - SD / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC Built-In ClickPad (with Multi Gesture - MS / MS Pro / MS Duo...
Page 312: Communication
Specifications Communication BIOS Power Management Built-In 10/100/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Wake on LAN AMI BIOS Supports Wake on USB Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 3*3 Security Power (802.11 a/g/n) Half Mini-Card PCIe WLAN Module (Factory Option) Security (Kensington®...

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