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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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. •...
Preface Contents Notice .................I Game Keys ..............1-8 FCC Statement ..............III Touch Sensor Instant Keys ..........1-9 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ......IV Keyboard ..............1-10 EuP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ..... IV Function Keys & Visual Indicators ......1-11 Instructions for Care and Operation ....... VI System Map: Front &...
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Preface Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ......2-7 Resuming Operation ............3-9 Game Keys ..............2-8 Battery Information ............3-10 Audio Features ...............2-9 Conserving Battery Power ...........3-11 Setup for Audio Recording ..........2-10 Battery Life ..............3-12 Suppressing Audio Background Noise ......2-11 New Battery ..............3-12 Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound ......2-13 Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ..3-12 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ........2-15 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ......3-13...
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Preface Hot Key ................4-7 VGA Card etc. (Main Menu) .........5-7 GameKey Utility ............4-7 Advanced Menu .............5-8 USB 3.0 ................4-7 Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ....5-8 MEI Driver ..............4-8 Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Audio ................4-8 Advanced Chipset Control) ...........5-9 Optional Drivers ............4-9 SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) ........5-9 PC Camera ..............4-10...
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Preface Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation ......7-44 User Enrollment ............7-45 Overview ................7-1 Fingerprint Control Center Features ......7-48 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode ......7-2 Bluetooth Module ............7-49 AHCI Mode ..............7-2 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ...7-51 RAID ................7-2 3rd Party Bluetooth &...
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Preface Bluetooth V3.0+HS Combo Modules ......8-18 Display Devices ............B-5 Installing Windows 7 (pre Service Pack 1) for Display Modes ..............B-6 RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks .....8-19 Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) ....B-7 Attaching Other Displays (Win 7) ......B-11 Interface (Ports & Jacks) SLI Multi GPU Configuration ........B-14 SLI Multi GPU Configuration &...
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Preface Security ................. C-4 Operating System ............C-4 Power Management ............C-4 Power ................C-4 Environmental Spec ............C-4 Physical Dimensions & Weight ........C-4 XXII...
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: •...
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”...
Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs) 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.
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.
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.
Quick Start Guide System Map: LCD Panel Open & Top View Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open & Top View Wireless Device 1. Optional Built-In PC Operation Aboard Camera Aircraft 2. LCD 3. LED Status Indicators The use of any portable elec- 4.
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 Blue Hard Disk Activity Orange DC Power is Plugged In Blue...
Quick Start Guide Game Keys The eight Game Keys on the left of the computer allow macros to be configured for common keystrokes used in applications, as long as the driver is installed. Figure 1 - 3 - Game Key Configuration 1 - 8 System Map: LCD Panel Open &...
Quick Start Guide Touch Sensor Instant Keys Press the Touch Sensor Instant Keys on the computer to toggle the appropriate function on/off. When a module is powered on the appropriate icon will be highlighted. Icon Description Icon Description Light Sensor Toggle Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle PC Camera Module Power Toggle Activate the Default Internet Browser...
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 - 3, on page 1 - 11 for full function key combination details.
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. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indicators (see the table below) are available when the Hot Key driver is installed (see “Hot Key”...
Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 5 Front View 1. Speakers 2. LED Power Indicators 3. DC-In Jack Appendix A for a more detailed description of the ports & jacks etc. 1 - 12 System Map: Front & Rear Views...
Quick Start Guide System Map: Right View Figure 1 - 6 Right View 1. Express Card Slot 2. Headphone-In Jack 3. Microphone-In Jack 4. Line-In Jack 5. S/PDIF-Out Jack 6. Combined eSATA/ USB Port 7. USB 2.0 Port 8. Security Lock Slot USB Ports 9.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 7 Left View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. USB 2.0 Port 3. USB 2.0 Port (Powered) 4. RJ-45 LAN Jack 5. HDMI-Out Port 6. Multi-In-1 Card Reader Multi-in-1 Card Reader 7.
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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.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 8 Bottom View 1. Sub Woofer 2. Fan Outlet/Intake 3. Component Bay Cover 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.
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Quick Start Guide Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 7 (and most other Windows versions) are ac- cessed 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.
Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearances and Personalization) in Windows 7 (see over). For more detailed video information see “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on page B - To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows: Click Start and click Control Panel.
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 service center for the latest details on video cards sup- ported. Figure 1 - 10 - Screen Resolution Video Features 1 - 19...
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 - 11) - In the Appearances and Personalization category. “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on page B - 1 for full details on control panels etc.
Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 17) 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.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 •...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 C - 2).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 &...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34/54 slot that reads Express Card/ ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard/54 formats. ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA (PC Slot Cover Cards). Make sure you keep the ExpressCard/54 is used for applications which require a larger interface slot, e.g.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Game Keys The eight game hot keys on the left of the computer allow macros to be configured for common keystrokes used in applications (the keys can assigned macros for any program, not only games). To configure the keys follow the instructions below (make sure you have installed the GameKey Utility driver - see “GameKey Utility”...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 notification area icon to bring up an au- is set using the volume...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 notification area icon select Sound Manager).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Suppressing Audio Background Noise A background noise may occur when audio power management is enabled, and the system resumes from power saving. To solve this problem you can disable Realtek HD Audio Manager Power Management. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View.
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Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Make sure that Power Management is disabled (when disabled the icon will be black ; when enabled the icon will be blue Click OK to save the setting and close the control panel. The black icon indicates that Power Management is disabled.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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 THX Audio &...
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Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 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: •...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to TouchPad Scrolling your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Gestures and Device Settings The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture (ac- Show Video tion) on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc- uments, objects and applications.
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Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Scrolling The Two-Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required (in a straight con- Figure 2 - 14 tinuous motion).
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Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos) in 90 degree increments. Place a finger down on the left “target” zone and keep it stationary. Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger (clockwise or counterclockwise) to rotate the object.
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will Parallel Printer help you to add a printer; however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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 Silent Mode power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power You can use Silent failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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- ...
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.
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Power Management Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. Figure 3 - 8 Change Plan Settings / Change Advanced Power Settings Battery Information 3 - 15...
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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 - 9 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
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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.
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities What to Install This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili- ties essential to the operation or improvement of some The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes ad- contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the vantage of some newer hardware components for proper operation of the computer.
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.
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Drivers & Utilities Driver for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1* Intel Rapid Storage Technology Chipset Page 4 - 6 Page 7 - 9 (for RAID & AHCI mode Hard Disk Drives) Video (VGA) Page 4 - 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 - 15 Page 4 - 7 Wireless LAN Module...
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.
Drivers & Utilities User Account Control New Hardware Found If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of If you see the message “New Hardware Found” dur- the driver installation procedure, click Continue/Al- ing the installation procedure (other than when out- low, and follow the installation procedure as directed.
Drivers & Utilities MEI Driver It is recommended that you install the THX Tru Stu- dio Pro Audio application (see “THX TruStudio AP 1. Click 9.Install MEI Driver > Yes. Installation” on page 7 - 110) and Intel Rapid Stor- 2.
Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro- cedures for any modules included in your purchase op- Windows Update tion. After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win- dows Update in order to get all the latest security up- dates etc.
Drivers & Utilities RAID Setup “Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode” on page 7 - PC Camera “PC Camera Module” on page 7 - Wireless LAN “Wireless LAN Module” on page 7 - Fingerprint Reader Module “Fingerprint Reader Module” on page 7 - Bluetooth Module “Bluetooth Module”...
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.
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.
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 service center as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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.
BIOS Utilities SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4 (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.
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...
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 SATA Mode started up or restarted.
BIOS Utilities Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the beep as the computer starts up. Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the battery low alarm beep. 5 - 10 Advanced Menu...
BIOS Utilities Security Menu Security Menu Password Warning The changes you make here affect the access If you set a boot pass- to the Setup utility itself, word (Password on boot and also access to your is “Enabled“), NEVER machine as it boots up forget your password.
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 5 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.
BIOS Utilities Boot Sequence (Boot Menu) Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu 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).
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 6 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.
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.
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- •...
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. Please check with your Turn the computer off and turn it over. service representative Slide the latch...
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws Remove the hard disk bay and cover Remove the screw from the optical device drive. Push the optical device drive out of the bay and reverse the process to install a new ODD.
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 C - 2).
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Upgrading The Computer Remove screws from the hard disk assembly. Disconnect the hard disk cable Remove the hard disk assembly by pulling the tab to lift the assembly out of the Figure 6 - 4 Bay Cover Removal & Hard Disk Assembly Screws 6 - 6 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
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Upgrading The Computer Remove screws (depending on how many hard disks you have installed in the assembly). Separate the hard disk board from the case Separate the hard disk(s) & from the case. 10. Reverse the process to install any new hard disk(s). Figure 6 - 5 Primary Hard Disk(s) Removal...
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Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk in the Secondary HDD Bay Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Remove the optical device drive “Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device” on page 6 - The secondary hard disk bay is located under the optical device drive. Remove screws Remove the retaining pin and disconnect the hard disk cable...
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Upgrading The Computer Remove the screws to release the hard disk from the case Remove the cable Reverse the process to install any new hard disk(s). HDD Installation Make sure that when you are reinserting the retaining pin that it is orientated as per the picture below...
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory modules (see “Memory” on page C - 2). The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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Upgrading The Computer Carefully (three fans and cables are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover. Carefully disconnect the fan cables in the order & and remove the Fan Cables cover The primary memory sockets are visible at point Make sure you discon- nect the fan cables in the order...
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Upgrading The Computer Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated below. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module’s connecting...
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Upgrading The Computer 12. Reconnect the fan cables in the order & 13. Reinsert the component bay cover , and secure with the screws Fan Cables Make sure you connect the fan cables in the order & Figure 6 - 11 Component Bay Cover Screws &...
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Upgrading The Computer Removing the Secondary System Memory (1 memory socket) Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Remove screws & from the bottom of the computer. Figure 6 - 12 Bottom LED Cover Module Screws Turn the computer over, open the Lid/LCD, and carefully (a cable is connected to the underside of the LED cover module) unsnap up the LED cover module from point...
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Upgrading The Computer Lift up the LED cover module and disconnect cable Figure 6 - 14 Keyboard Screws Remove screws from the keyboard. Figure 6 - 15 Disconnect the Keyboard Locking Collar Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) 6 - 15...
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Upgrading The Computer Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket Figure 6 - 16 Keyboard Removal Remove the keyboard , and then remove screws from the keyboard shielding plate. Figure 6 - 17 Keyboard Shielding Plate Screws 6 - 16 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
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Upgrading The Computer Remove the keyboard shielding plate Figure 6 - 18 Keyboard Shielding Plate Removal Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the 10. Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in module’s connecting the direction indicated below.
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Upgrading The Computer 11. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Figure 6 - 20 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 12.
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Upgrading The Computer 16. Snap the LED cover module down at the top of the module at points & 17. Push the LED cover module down on the left side at point , and then slide the module to the right (as illustrated) and snap down to secure it in place. Figure 6 - 21 LED Cover Module Slide to the Right &...
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Video Card If you intend to upgrade or add another VGA card follow the procedures outlined Warranty Warning here. However please check with your service representative first to make sure your Please check with your computer can support more than one video card, and that you are not going to void service representative...
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Upgrading The Computer Remove screws in the order indicated on the label (and on the heat sink unit itself). Remove the heat sink unit (two heat sink units are pictured here). Caution The heat sink, and video card area in general, contains parts which are subject to high tempera- tures.
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Upgrading The Computer Remove screws & from the video card (two video cards are pictured). Carefully remove the video card If your system includes two video cards you will need to disconnect the cable Caution between the master and slave cards (do not forget to reconnect the cable if you The heat sink, and video are replacing two cards).
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Upgrading The Computer Installing a New Video Card Prepare to fit the video card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle. Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the VGA card’s connecting edge.
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Upgrading The Computer Fit the connectors firmly into the socket, straight and evenly. DO NOT attempt to push one end of the card in ahead of the other. Figure 6 - 26 Video Card Insertion Procedure The card’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go (none of the gold colored contact should be showing).
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Upgrading The Computer Secure the card with screws & (Figure 6 - 24 on page 6 - 22). Place the heatsink back on the card, and secure the screws in the order indicated in Figure 6 - 23 on page 6 - Fan Cables Reconnect the fan cables in the order...
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: •...
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 Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance).
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Modules RAID Level Description Table 7 - 1 RAID Levels Two 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.
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Modules Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode (to configure AHCI mode you do not need to prepare any extra hard disks but will need to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application): The Microsoft Windows 7 OS DVD.
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 • Select “RAID Mode”. 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 Menu”...
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...
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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.
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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) &...
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)”...
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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.
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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 Click the Help (or Help menu (or press F1) for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol-...
Modules RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 volume. The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level: RAID Verify Verify &...
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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 All Programs menu. Click Manage and click Advanced. Click Initialize and click Yes (button) to begin the process.
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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). The completion percentage will be listed under Status. Figure 7 - 6 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology Verify...
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 Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle power to the PC Cam- Driver Information era module.
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 Next > Finish to restart the computer. Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut (if the hard- ware is turned off use the Fn + F10 key combination to turn it on again).
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).
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Modules Figure 7 - 7 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right-click 7 - 18 PC Camera Module...
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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”...
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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).
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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..
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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.
Modules Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel® or 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n WLAN module in your Wireless Device purchase option, make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the Operation Aboard driver. Aircraft The use of any portable Use the Fn + F11 key combination or Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle electronic transmission de-...
Modules Intel® Wi-Fi Link Series Driver Installation If you see the message “Found New Hardware” click Cancel to close the window. Intel(R) PROSet/ 1. Make sure the module is powered on, then insert the Device Drivers & Util- Wireless ities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive.
Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on. Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then double-click an access point to con- Network and nect to or click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network Sharing Center you want to connect to in the taskbar menu (a list of options will appear allowing You can also use the Net-...
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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.
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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.
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Modules Intel My WiFi Configuration ® Intel® My WiFi Technology uses your WLAN (for Intel WLAN modules only) module to allow you to connect up to eight other WiFi enabled devices (e.g. digital Intel® My WiFi Help cameras, other computers, cell phones, handheld devices etc.) to your computer To get help on Intel®...
Modules Intel® My WiFi Configuration You can configure the My WiFi settings as follows. Access the Intel® My WiFi Utility from the Start menu (Start > Programs/All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel My WiFi Technology), or by double- clicking the notification area icon Click Enable (on the first run of the program there will be no connected...
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Modules Click Start and click Control Panel. Click Network and Sharing Center (Network and Internet). Click Change adapter settings. Figure 7 - 13 Network and Sharing Center Click Change adapter settings 7 - 30 Wireless LAN Module...
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Modules Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. Figure 7 - 14 Network Connections Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Proper- ties. Wireless LAN Module 7 - 31...
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Modules Click Sharing (tab) and select “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”. Select Wireless Network Connection under Home networking connection. Click OK. Click “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”. Select Wireless Network Figure 7 - 15 Connection.
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Modules 10. Access the Intel® My WiFi Utility from the Start menu (Start > Programs/All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel My WiFi Technology), or by double- clicking the notification area icon 11. Click Profiles Figure 7 - 16 Intel®...
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Modules 12. Click Profiles, click Intel Wireless PAN and click Edit or New (Note that all preset settings may not be editable - see sidebar). Figure 7 - 17 Profiles Profile Settings Profiles that are preset may not be fully edit- 13.
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Modules 14. Click Security (tab). 15. Change the Security Type to WEP and the Encryption Type to 64bit. 16. Enter a password (8 characters long) in the Password box. Figure 7 - 19 Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Security Wireless LAN Module 7 - 35...
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Modules 17. Click Sharing (tab). 18. It is recommended that the Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled. Figure 7 - 20 Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Sharing 7 - 36 Wireless LAN Module...
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Modules 19. Click Advanced (tab). 20. It is recommended that the Default Channel is set to Channel 1, 6 or 11. 21. Click OK to save the settings. Figure 7 - 21 Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Advanced Wireless LAN Module 7 - 37...
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Modules 22. Double-click Wireless Network Connection in Network Connections. 23. Click Details to display the Network Connection Details. Figure 7 - 22 Wireless Network Connection Details 7 - 38 Wireless LAN Module...
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Modules 24. Access the Intel® My WiFi Utility from the Start menu (Start > Programs/All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel My WiFi Technology), or by clicking the notification area icon 25. To add a new device follow the instructions in the devices’ user guide for connecting to a WiFi network.
Modules Intel WLAN & Bluetooth Combo Module High-Speed Data Transfer Configuration You will need to configure the following settings to enable high-speed wireless data transfer as supported by Intel Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Combo modules (note this information applies to Intel WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules only). Go the Windows control panel and double-click Device Manager (in Hardware and Sound under Devices and Printers).
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Modules Click Network adapters to expand the sub-menu. Double-click the Intel WiFi Link ..module. Click Advanced (tab). Click 802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4 under “Property:”. Click the pull-down menu under “Value:” Click to select Auto. Click OK and close the control panels. Figure 7 - 25 Intel WiFi Link Properties...
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).
Modules Fingerprint Reader Module (Optional) Password Warning The fingerprint reader Protector Suite Software provides a high level of security for your computer. A further level of security and control is provided in the BIOS If you set passwords for (see “Security Menu”...
Modules User Enrollment Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite > Control Center, or double click the notification area icon (click Initialize). Fingerprint On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the Accept button to Enrollment accept the license.
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Modules Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the enrollment process for that finger. Swipe the finger until the progress bar reaches 100% to enroll that finger. Fingerprint Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll (see sidebar), and then Enrollment click Save and Continue.
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Modules 11. Right-click the taskbar icon and select Start Control Center (and then swipe a finger) to allow you to Edit Fingerprints, register Applications, edit Settings and access the Help menu etc. You can also run the Control Center etc. from the Protector Suite item in the Programs/All Programs menu 12.
Modules Fingerprint Control Center Features Application Launcher Help The Application Launcher allows you to register applications to be launched when assigned to a particular finger. Simply copy the application icon on to one of the reg- For more information on these and other features istered fingers and ten click OK to close the application window.
Modules Bluetooth Module If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN & V3.0 Blue- Wireless Device tooth module (either Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030, Intel® Centrino Ad- Operation Aboard vanced-N 6230 or 3rd Party) then install the driver as instructed. Aircraft If your purchase option includes a standard V2.1 Bluetooth module, then the op- The use of any portable...
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Modules Use the Fn + F12 key combination or Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. When the Bluetooth module is powered on the LED will be highlighted and the indicator will briefly be displayed. • For 3rd party Bluetooth V2.1 +EDR modules see “Standard Bluetooth Con- figuration in Windows 7”...
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Note this driver is required only for the combo Bluetooth and WLAN module only. High Speed Bluetooth 1. Before installing the driver make sure the Bluetooth module is powered Data Transfer on (use Fn + F12 key combination), then insert the Device Drivers & Utili- The Combination Wire- ties + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive.
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Settings This information applies to the combo Bluetooth and WLAN module only. Bluetooth Module & Make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on. Resuming From Sleep Double-click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop (or access it from the Mode Programs/All Programs menu).
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Modules Click General Settings to change the computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see, and click the tickbox to Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer Click OK to confirm the settings. Figure 7 - 31 General Settings Bluetooth Module 7 - 53...
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Modules Click File Transfer Settings to Enable sharing of my files with other Bluetooth devices. Click OK to confirm the settings. Figure 7 - 32 File Transfer Settings 7 - 54 Bluetooth Module...
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth Networking Setup This information applies to the combo Bluetooth and WLAN module only. Make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on. Double-click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop (or access it from the Programs/All Programs menu). Click My Bluetooth Settings (see Figure 7 - 30 on page 7 - 52).
Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module Configuration Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it Turn your Bluetooth device (e.g. PDA, mobile phone etc.) on. Bluetooth Module & Make the device discoverable (to do this check your device documentation). Resuming From Sleep Mode To Turn the Bluetooth Module On...
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Modules You will then be presented with a menu of options to select from. Figure 7 - 35 Bluetooth Device Options Click the appropriate button to connect to the device. Bluetooth Module 7 - 57...
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Modules You may need to allow the connection from your device, and you will then need to provide a passcode from the device. You can then enter the passcode on the computer and click OK to establish the connection. Figure 7 - 36 Bluetooth Pairing Code &...
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 &...
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...
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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.
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Modules Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and follow any on-screen instructions to complete the pairing. Figure 7 - 39 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.
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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). •...
Modules THX TruStudio Pro Audio Install the THX TruStudio AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your THX TruStudio & requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies. Press the THX Speaker TruStudio Pro Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle the THX TruStudio AP Configuration On/Off.
Modules THX TruStudio Pro Activation On the first run of THX TruStudio Pro 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 THX Activate icon on the desktop and click the Activate Note that the THX audio effects do not apply to...
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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). Figure 7 - 43 Menu THX TruStudio Pro Controls •...
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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?”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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”...
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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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The TouchPad doesn’t The Touchpad has been disabled. Press the Touchpad toggle (Fn + F1) key combination (make work. sure you have installed the Touchpad driver. I am sliding my finger up There are different TouchPad versions available on this computer, and this version requires and down on the right tapping/holding to scroll.
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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...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution No sound can be heard You have not configured the HDMI audio output. See “HDMI Audio Configuration” on page B - through HDMI connected display device. have RAID You may need to recover the RAID volumes. enabled and the system As the computer starts up press Ctrl + i to enter RAID configuration menu will not boot to Windows.
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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).
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.
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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.
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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).
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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 Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 - 17...
Troubleshooting Intel® Centrino Advanced WLAN & Bluetooth V3.0+HS Combo Modules Note that, at the time of going to press, Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 or Intel® Wireless-N 1030 WLAN & Bluetooth V3.0+HS combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 (see “Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7”...
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. •...
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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 Sequence (Boot Menu)” on page 5 - 14).
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...
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) RS MMC (requires PC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) Mini SD (requires PC adapter) MS (Memory Stick) MS Duo (requires PC adapter) MS (Memory Stick Pro) DC-In Jack...
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 HDMI monitor, TV or Flat Panel Display etc. as a display device (see “Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)”...
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Mini-IEEE 1394 Port This allows high-speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (see note below). IEEE 1394 The Mini-IEEE 1394 ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices. RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 2.0/1.1 Ports* These 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 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 USB 3.0 Port...
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Video Card Options 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.
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"...
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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.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure B - 3 Help Menu B - 4 NVIDIA Control Panel...
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices Note that you can use a DVI cable connected to the DVI-Out port, or an HDMI Display Devices (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable connected to the HDMI-Out port to connect an external display (if you are using an older type of monitor you can use a Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an exter- converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA).
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Mode SLI Configuration & Only one of your displays is used. Multiple Displays Note that if SLI configu- Duplicate Displays ration is enabled only a Duplicate simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other Single display may be display(s).
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) You can use the NVIDIA control panel to configure any attached displays. Display Not Shown Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page If the attached display Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up...
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Duplicating the Displays Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up multiple displays.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Extending the Display Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out 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.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Changing the Primary Display on Extended Displays If you want to switch the primary display if the displays are extended then right- click the secondary display icon. Select Make this the Windows main display. Click Apply > Yes to save the change. Figure B - 7 Switch Primary Display...
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays (Win 7) Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 Function Key Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Combination Go to the Screen resolution control panel. You can use the Fn + F7 Click the Detect button.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu. Figure B - 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) •...
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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 external monitor port and turn it on.
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 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-...
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Battery Power Note that due to the high power and system demands created by enabling SLI Con- SLI Configuration & figuration, you should not enable SLI configuration if your computer is powered Multiple Displays by battery only.
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).
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.
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.
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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).
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs. Click OK to close the Sound control panel. Figure B - 16 HDMI Device Properties B - 20 HDMI Audio Configuration...
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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...
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 B - 17 HDCP Status B - 22 HDMI Audio Configuration...
Specifications Appendix C: 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 service center for details.
Specifications Audio Card Reader Interface High Definition Audio Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader Four USB 2.0 Ports S/PDIF Digital Output - MMC / RSMMC (Note: One USB2.0 port on the left side can supply power when the system is off Built-In Microphone - SD / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC but still powered by the AC/DC adapter 5.1 Channel Speakers (with Sub woofer)
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