E10931
First Edition
October 2015
E-Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual .....................................................................................................7
Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................9
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 9
Typography .......................................................................................................................9
Safety precautions .....................................................................................................10
Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................10
Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 11
Proper disposal ................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View .............................................................................................................................14
Bottom ................................................................................................................................ 19
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 21
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 23
Front Side ..........................................................................................................................25
Rear View ........................................................................................................................... 26
Getting to know your
Liquid-cooled docking ............................................................................................28
Top View .............................................................................................................................28
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 30
Front Side ..........................................................................................................................31
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................34
Dock your Notebook PC ............................................................................................... 34
Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................................... 36
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 39
Press the power button ................................................................................................39
Undocking your Notebook PC ................................................................................... 40
Using the touchpad ....................................................................................................... 41
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Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................45
Function keys ................................................................................................................... 45
Windows® 10 keys .......................................................................................................... 46
Using the numeric keypad .......................................................................................... 47
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................50
Start menu ...................................................................................................................51
Launching the Start menu .......................................................................................... 52
Opening programs from the Start menu ............................................................... 52
Windows® apps ..........................................................................................................53
Working with Windows® apps....................................................................................54
Customizing Windows® apps ..................................................................................... 54
Task view .......................................................................................................................57
Snap feature ................................................................................................................58
Snap hotspots .................................................................................................................. 58
Action Center ..............................................................................................................60
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................61
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................63
Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................63
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 64
Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 65
Connecting to wired networks .............................................................................66
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .................................... 66
Conguring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 67
Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................68
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ....................................................................69
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) .............................................................................72
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 72
BIOS ................................................................................................................................72
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 72
BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 73
Recovering your system ..........................................................................................83
Performing a recovery option .................................................................................... 84
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
Installing a RAM module .........................................................................................88
Installing an M.2 card ...............................................................................................94
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................102
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................103
Software FAQs .............................................................................................................106
Appendices
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 110
Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 110
Non-Voice Equipment ..................................................................................................110
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................112
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................113
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .................................. 114
CE Marking ........................................................................................................................ 114
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................115
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ...116
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains ...........................................117
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 117
UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 119
Power Safety Requirement ..........................................................................................120
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TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 120
REACH ................................................................................................................................. 120
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................120
Prevention of Hearing Loss .........................................................................................120
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 121
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 123
ENERGY STAR complied product ..............................................................................125
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................125
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 126
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 126
Regional notice for California .....................................................................................126
Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 126
Regional notice for India .............................................................................................. 127
Notices for removable batteries ................................................................................127
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................127
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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following
chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook
PC.
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings
of your Notebook PC.
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and
upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to
your Notebook PC's data and components.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your
Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter
complies with this rating.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near
any part of your body to prevent discomfort or
injury from heat exposure.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and
other peripherals with your Notebook PC.
While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or
cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can
reduce air circulation.
Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or
unstable work surfaces.
You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts),
but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and
wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related
in-ight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.
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Caring for your Notebook PC
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery
pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook
PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra
moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners,
benzene, or other chemicals on or near your
Notebook PC.
Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong
magnetic or electrical elds.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near
liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty
environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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Proper disposal
Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your Notebook PC
Top View
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The
Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook
PC model.
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Array microphone
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise
suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice
recognition and audio recording.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in
use.
Display panel
The high-denition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les on your
Notebook PC.
Macro keys
These keys allows you replace a series of inputs with one key
stroke.
Record key
This key enables you to record games while playing.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight
from the Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
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Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a
comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to
use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and
controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout diers by model or territory.
Touchpad
The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate
onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also
simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section
in this manual.
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status
of your Notebook PC.
Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook
PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the
Notebook PC is in sleep mode.
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Two-color battery charge indicator
The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the
battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table
for details:
Color Status
Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged
to a power source, charging its
battery, and the battery power
is between 95% and 100%.
Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged
to a power source, charging its
battery, and the battery power
is less than 95%.
Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is less than 10%.
Lights o The Notebook PC is running
on battery mode and the
battery power is between 10%
to 100%.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is
accessing the internal storage drives.
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Airplane mode indicator
This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in
your Notebook PC is enabled.
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless
connectivity.
Number lock indicator
This indicator lights up when the number lock
function is activated. This allows you to use some of
the keys on your keyboard for numeric input.
Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o.
You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to
sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate
mode.
In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive,
press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.
Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad
section in this manual.
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Bottom
NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in
use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook
PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for
this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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Compartment cover
This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for
the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot) and RAM (RandomAccess Memory) modules.
NOTE:
•
For more details on how to replace or install the RAM
modules of your Notebook PC, refer to the Chapter 5:
Upgrading your Notebook PC section of this E-Manual.
• The M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD.
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other
objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may
occur.
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Right Side
USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+
This USB 3.0 port with the
Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge
mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook
PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected
models).
HDMI port
This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content playback.
Mini DisplayPort
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an
external display.
icon comes with the USB
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USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port
The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer
rate up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to a
DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience
high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™
technology.
NOTE:
Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.
USB Type-C port
The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local
area network (LAN).
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight
from the Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
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Left Side
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your
Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC
security products.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight
from the Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
USB 3.0 ports
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB
2.0.
Microphone input jack port
The microphone input jack port is used to connect your
Notebook PC to an external microphone.
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Headphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied
speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect
your Notebook PC to Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format
(S/PDIF) compliant devices.
Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
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Front Side
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status
of your Notebook PC.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Top View section in this
manual.
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Rear View
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from
your Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other
objects do not block any of the air vents to prevent overheating.
Alignment pins
Align these pins when securing your Notebook PC.
Liquid tubing slot
These slots are for the liquid tubing to allow liquid to ow in
and out of your Notebook PC.
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Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body
while it is connected to a power source.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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Getting to know your Liquid-cooled docking
Top View
Locking lever
Press this locking lever down to secure the Notebook PC in
place.
NOTE: Ensure that all the alignment pins are aligned correctly
before pressing down the locking lever.
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Alignment pins
Align these pins when securing your Notebook PC.
Dock eject button
Press this dock eject button to release the Notebook PC from
the docking.
NOTE: Ensure that no object is placed near the locking lever that
will obstruct it from releasing.
Liquid reservoir
The coolants in your Liquid-cooled docking is stored in this
reservoir.
IMPORTANT! Never attempt to disassemble the liquid reservoir
or replace the coolants by yourself, contact an ASUS-authorized
technician for more help.
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Left Side
Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to supply power
to your Notebook PC when it is docked.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body
while it is connected to a power source.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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