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VivoMini
VC66 Series
User Manual
E13165
Revised Edition V4
June 2017
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Contents |
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About this manual.............................................................................................. |
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Conventions used in this manual................................................................ |
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Typography......................................................................................................... |
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Package contents................................................................................................ |
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Getting to know your VivoMini |
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Features.................................................................................................................. |
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Front panel.......................................................................................................... |
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Left side ............................................................................................................. |
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Right side........................................................................................................... |
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Rear panel.......................................................................................................... |
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Using your VivoMini |
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Getting started.................................................................................................. |
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Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini............................... |
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Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse............................... |
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Connect a display panel to your VivoMini.............................................. |
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Turn on your VivoMini................................................................................... |
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Turning your VivoMini off.............................................................................. |
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Putting your VivoMini to sleep..................................................................... |
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Entering the BIOS Setup................................................................................. |
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Quickly enter the BIOS.................................................................................. |
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Load default BIOS settings........................................................................... |
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Upgrading your VivoMini |
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Upgrading memory modules....................................................................... |
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Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD.......................................................... |
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Installing or upgrading the wireless card................................................ |
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Installing 2.5”HDD / SSD................................................................................ |
31 |
Appendix |
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Safety information............................................................................................ |
34 |
Setting up your system................................................................................. |
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Care during use................................................................................................ |
34 |
Regulatory notices........................................................................................... |
36 |
ASUS contact information............................................................................. |
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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your VivoMini
This chapter details the hardware components of your VivoMini.
Chapter 2: Using your VivoMini
This chapter provides you with information on using your VivoMini.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your VivoMini
This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your VivoMini.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your VivoMini.
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 certain tasks and prevent damage to your VivoMini's data and components.
Typography
Bold text |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italic |
This indicates sections that you can refer |
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to in this manual. |
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Package contents
Your VivoMini package contains the following items:
Technical documentations
VivoMini
Power cord* |
AC power adapter* |
NOTE:
•*Actual product specifications and package contents may vary depending on the model type, country, or region.
•If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period, bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS Service Center.
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Getting to know your VivoMini
Features
Front panel
Top cover
The removable top cover allows you access to the hard disk drive and the memory modules.
IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn off your VivoMini and unplug the power cable.
Optical Drive (on selected models)
Your VivoMini's optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
Headphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
USB 3.0 port
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
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USB 3.0 Type-C port
This USB Type-C (Universal Serial Bus Type-C) port provides a maximum of 1.5A output current, transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
NOTE: The Type C port has a reversible-plug connector.
USB 2.0 port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Power button
The power button allows you to turn the VivoMini on or off. You can also press the power button once to put your VivoMini to sleep mode.
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Left side
Air vents
The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
Right side
Air vents
The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.
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Rear panel
For VC66 and VC66R
For VC66D
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products.
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Power input
The bundled power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the VivoMini. To prevent damage to the VivoMini, always use the bundled power adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
DVI port
This port allows you to connect your VivoMini to an external display.
Serial (COM) connector
The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or printers.
HDMI port
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
DisplayPort
The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your VivoMini to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor.
Intel® LAN port
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
USB 3.0 port
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
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Memory card slot (only for VC66 and VC66R)
This built-in memory card reader slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC card formats.
Realtek DASH LAN port (only for VC66D)
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network and supports DASH function.
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