Asus VM40B User Manual

VivoPC VM40B

User Manual

E8733
Revised Edition V3
October 2013

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Contents

About this manual ............................................................................................. 4

Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 4

Typography .........................................................................................................4

Package contents ............................................................................................... 5

Getting to know your VivoPC 7

Features ................................................................................................................. 8

Front panel .......................................................................................................... 8

Left side ............................................................................................................... 9

Rear panel .........................................................................................................10

Using your VivoPC 13

Getting started ..................................................................................................14

Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoPC ..................................14

Connect a display panel to your VivoPC ................................................16

Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse ..............................17

Turn on your Vivo PC .....................................................................................18

Turning your VivoPC off .................................................................................19

Putting your VivoPC to sleep .......................................................................19

Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................19

Quickly enter the BIOS ..................................................................................20

Memory upgrade 21

Upgrading memory modules ......................................................................22

VivoPC VM40B Memory configurations .................................................29

Appendix 31

Safety information ...........................................................................................32

Setting up your system.................................................................................32

Care during use ...............................................................................................32

Regulatory notices ........................................................................................... 34

ASUS contact information ............................................................................40

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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 VivoPC

This chapter details the hardware components of your VivoPC.

Chapter 2: Using your VivoPC

This chapter provides you with information on using your
VivoPC.

Chapter 3: Memory upgrade

This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade
the memory modules of your VivoPC.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your
VivoPC.

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 PC's data and components.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

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This indicates sections that you can refer
to in this manual.

Package contents

Your VivoPC package contains the following items:

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Technical documentations

Power cable

NOTES:

AC power adapter

• Actual product specications and package contents may
vary with your VivoPC’s model type or with country or
region.

• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during
normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the
warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of
the defective components.

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Getting to know your VivoPC

Features

Front panel

Top cover

The removable top cover allows you access to the hard disk
drive and the memory modules.

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IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn
o your VivoPC and unplug the power cable.

Audio speakers

Your VivoPC uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi-
sound quality, with richer bass sounds, straight from the
built-in audio speakers.

Drive activity indicator

This indicator lights up when your VivoPC is accessing the
internal storage drive.

Left side

Air vents

The air vents on the left side allow cooler air to enter your
VivoPC chassis.

IMPORTANT: For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from
obstructions.

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Rear panel

Power button

The power button allows you to turn the VivoPC on or
o. You can also press the power button once to put your
VivoPC to sleep mode.

Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader enables your PC to read
and write data to and from MMC/SD cards.

Top cover lock latch + Kensington security slot

The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your
VivoPC.

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The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your
VivoPC using Kensington® security products.

USB 2.0 ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports are compatible
with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as keyboards, mouse
devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many
devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with
some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.

VGA Output

The 15-pin VGA port supports a standard VGA-compatible
device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a
larger external display.

LAN port

The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.

Line-in port

The line-in port allows you to connect an external audio
device such as an audio mixer, disc player, cassette tape
player, or an additional microphone.

Headphone/Audio Out jack

The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the system’s
audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones.

Microphone jack

The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a transfer
rate of up to 5Gbit/s and are backward compatible with
USB2.0.

Digital audio out port (S/PDIF optical)

The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) optical out port
allows you to transfer digital audio from your VivoPC into
an amplier or your TV.

HDMI port

The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to
allow viewing on a larger external display.

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Rear air vents

The air vents on the rear allow warm air to exit the VivoPC.

IMPORTANT: For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, keep the air vents at least 10cm away
from any obstructions.

Power input (DC 19V)

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this
jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the
PC, always use the bundled power adapter.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm
to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and
keep it away from your body.

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Using your VivoPC

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Getting started

Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoPC

To connect the AC power adapter to your VivoPC:

A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

B. Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source.

C. Connect the DC power connector into your VivoPC’s power (DC)

input port.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on
models and your region.

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IMPORTANT!

• We strongly recommend that you use only the AC power
adapter and cable that came with your VivoPC.

• We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket
while using your VivoPC.

• The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your
VivoPC.

• To disconnect your VivoPC from its main power supply, unplug
your VivoPC from the power socket.

NOTE:

Power adapter information:

• Input voltage: 100-240Vac

• Input frequency: 50-60Hz

• Rating output current: 3.42A (65W)

• Rating output voltage: 19V

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Connect a display panel to your VivoPC

You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoPC that has
the following connectors:

• HDMI connector

• VGA connector

• DVI connector (use with an HDMI to DVI adapter or VGA to DVI
adapter)

NOTE: The HDMI to DVI adapter and VGA to DVI adapter are sold
separately.

To connect a display panel to your VivoPC:

Connect a display cable either to the HDMI port or the VGA display
port.

Connecting display via HDMI port

Connecting display via VGA display port

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Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse

You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to your
VivoPC. You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard
and mouse set.

To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoPC:

Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the
USB 2.0 ports of your VivoPC.

Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB 2.0 port

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Turn on your Vivo PC

Press the power button to turn on your VivoPC.

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Turning your VivoPC off

If your VivoPC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for
at least four (4) seconds until your VivoPC turns o.

Putting your VivoPC to sleep

To put your VivoPC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.

Entering the BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware
settings that are needed for system startup in the VivoPC.

In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most
conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the
default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system
bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further
BIOS settings or update.

WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability
or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS
settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

Quickly enter the BIOS

To quickly enter the BIOS:

• Press the power button for at least four (4) seconds to shut down
your VivoPC, then press the power button again to turn your
VivoPC back on, then press <F2> or <Del> during POST.

• When your PC is o, disconnect the power cord from your
VivoPC’s power connector. Reconnect the power cable and press
the power button to turn on your VivoPC. Press <F2> or <Del>
during POST.

NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC.

Memory upgrade

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Upgrading memory modules

Your VivoPC comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allows
you to install two 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB unbuered with non-ECC DDR3
204-pin SO-DIMMs for a maximum of 16 GB memory.

IMPORTANT! You can only install DDR3 SO-DIMM to the VivoPC’s
DIMM slots.

NOTE: Refer to section VivoPC VM40B Memory congurations for the
list of compatible DIMMs, or go to http://www.asus.com for more
information.

To install or upgrade the memory modules:

1. Turn o your VivoPC.

2. Disconnect all cables and peripherals.

3. Place the VivoPC on a stable and at surface.

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4. Press down latch at the rear panel to release the top cover.

5. Slide the top cover towards the rear of VivoPC until it is
detached from the chassis.

6. Remove the cover and set aside.

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7. Carefully slide the HDD or the drive tray adapter (with SSD
inside) from the SATA connector, then remove it from the drive
bay.

Removing the HDD from drive bay

Removing the SSD drive tray adpater (with SSD inside) from drive bay

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Memory3.5” HD2.5” HD

8. Prepare memory module.

Memory3.5” HD2.5” HD

9. Release the screw that secures the SO-DIMM slot cover, then pry
the slot cover open.

Serial ATA connector

SO-DIMM slot cover

Serial ATA HDD drive bay

10. Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press
it down (B), until it is securely seated in place.

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11. Replace the SO-DIMM slot cover and secure it with the screw.

12. For HDD, match the rubber heads of the black screws with the
four screw slots on the drive bay.

For SSD, match the rubber heads of the black screws with the

three screw slots on the drive bay.

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Memory3.5” HD2.5” HD

13. Carefully place the Serial ATA HDD or SSD drive tray adapter
(with SSD inside) into the drive bay, then slide the drive towards
the SATA connector.

Re-installing the HDD to the drive bay

SATA connector

Rubber head screw slot

Rubber head screw slot

Rubber head screw slot

Re-installing the drive tray adapter (with SSD inside) to the drive bay

SATA connector

Rubber head screw slot

Rubber head screw slot

Rubber head screw slot

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14. Replace the top cover then slide it towards the front of VivoPC
to re-attach.

15. Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis.

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VivoPC VM40B Memory congurations

Qualied Vendors List

DDR3 1600MHz

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AM1U16BC2P1 2GB DS - 3CCD-1211A - -

A-DATA AM1U16BC4P2 4GB DS - 3CCD-1211A - -

Apacer 78.B2GCJ.9L10C 4GB DS - AM5D5908DEQSCK - -

CORSAIR CMSO16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DS - NAC0301320 - -

CORSAIR CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - -

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DS - D3256M8GE9 - -

Hynix HMT325S6CFR8A-PB 4GB DS - H5TC2G83CFR - -

Hynix HMT325S6CFR8C 2GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFR - -

Hynix HMT325S6EFR8A 2GB DS - H5TC2G83EFR - -

Hynix HMT351S6CFR8A-PB 8GB DS - H5TC2G83CFR - -

Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C 4GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFR - -

Hynix HMT351S6EFR8A 4GB DS - H5TC2G83EFR - -

Hynix HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB 8GB DS - H5TC4G83AFR - -

Hynix HMT425S6AFR6A-PB 2GB SS - - - -

Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4GB DS - H5TC4G83AFR - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11/2 2GB DS - D2568JERDPGGBU - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11/2 2GB DS - D2568JERDPGGBU - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11/2 2GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFR - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11/4 4GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFR - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11/4 4GB DS - NT5CC256MBGN-DI - -

KINGSTON KVR16S11S8/4 4GB DS - J4208BBBG-GN-F - -

PSC AS9F8L93B-GN2E 4GB DS - A3P4GF3BLF - -

PSC ASAF8L93B-GN2E 8GB DS - A3P4GF3BLF - -

Transcend JM1600KSN-4G 4GB DS - TK483EDF3 - -

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Brand

support
(Optional)

1 DIMMM
added-on

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DDR3 1333MHz

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AD3S1333C4G9 4GB DS - 3CCD-1509A - -

A-DATA AM1U139C2P1 2GB DS - 3CCD-1509A - -

A-DATA EL73L1C167HZ1 4GB DS - J2108BDBG-GN-F - -

Apacer 78.A2GC6.9L1 2GB DS - AM5D5808DEWSBG - -

CORSAIR CMSO4GX3M2A1333C9 2GB DS - 128M8DCJGNAC0881108 - -

CORSAIR CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB DS - ELB0301319 - -

CORSAIR CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9 4GB DS - 256M8DCJGNAB0501108 - -

CORSAIR CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DS - ELD0301320 - -

GEIL GS34GB1333C9DC 2GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFR - -

GEIL GS38GB1333C9DC 4GB DS - 512X8DDR3 - -

Hynix HMT325S6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS - - - -

Hynix HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS - H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - -

INNODISK M3SN-2GHJCC09 2GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFRH9C - -

INNODISK M3SN-4GHJDC09 4GB DS - H5TQ2G83CFRH9C - -

INNODISK M3SN-4GHJDC09 4GB DS - H5TQ3G83CFRH9C - -

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8S9/2G 2GB DS - D2568JERDPGGBU - -

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8S9/2G 2GB DS - D2568JERDPGGBU - -

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8S9/2G 2GB DS - H5TQ2G83BFR - -

Kingston KVR1333D3S9/1G 1GB DS - D1288JEMFPGD9U - -

Kingston KVR1333D3S9/2G 2GB DS - D1288JPNDPLD9U - -

Kingston KVR1333D3S9/4G 4GB DS - H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - -

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S9/4G 4GB DS - J2108BDBG-DJ-F - -

KINGSTON KVR13S9S8/4 4GB DS - J4208BBBG-GN-F - -

NANYA NT2GC64B88B0NS-CG 2GB DS - NT5CB256M8BN-CG - -

NANYA NT4GC64B8HB0NS-CG 4GB DS - NT5CB256M8BN-CG - -

SAMSUNG M471B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS - K4B2G0846C - -

SAMSUNG M471B5773DH0-CH9 2GB DS - - - -

Transcend JM1333KSN-2G 2GB DS - PE913-15E - -

Transcend JM1333KSN-4G 4GB DS - J2108BDBG-DJ-F - -

Transcend JM1333KSN-4G 4GB DS - TK483EDF3 - -

Transcend TS256MSK64V3N 2GB DS - K4B2G0846D - -

Transcend TS512MSK64V3N 4GB DS - K4B2G0846C - -

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket

Brand

support
(Optional)

1 DIMM
added-on

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Appendix

Safety information

Your VivoPC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of
safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure
your safety, it is important that you read the following safety
instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you

operate your system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source.

• Set up the system on a stable surface.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover

these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the
system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the
ventilation openings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures

between 0˚C and 35˚C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere

rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

• When the system is turned o, a small amount of electrical

current still ows. Always unplug the power cord from the power
outlets before cleaning the system.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the

product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

– The power cord or plug is damaged.

– Liquid has been spilled into the system.

– The system does not function properly even if you follow

the operating instructions.

– The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

– The system performance changes.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

DO NOT throw the VivoPC in municipal waste. This product has

been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button
cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
technical support services for product recycling.

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Regulatory notices

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish
the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at

http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe
in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our
products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for the detailed recycling information in dierent regions.

COATING NOTICE

IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain

electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on
the areas where the I/O ports are located.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

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radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by
the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant
and sucient:

• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]

• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]

• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]

• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in
[Article 3.1b]

• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to [EN 301
489-1] & [EN 301 489-17]

• Eective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]

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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands

Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst
case maximum authorized power indoors are:

• 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz)

• 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz

NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6
MHz to 2483.5 MHz.

There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on
the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary
authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum
authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use
outdoors on public property is not permitted.

In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:

• Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW

• Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW

Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is
permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than
10mW outdoors:

01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier

05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège

11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente

24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme

32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire

41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche

55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord

60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme

64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées

Orientales

67 Bas Rhin

70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris

82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges

89 Yonne 90 Territoire de

Belfort

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94 Val de Marne

This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use
your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check
with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr)

NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than
10mW.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must
follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference and

• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CE Mark Warning

CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements
of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility”
and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”.

CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/
EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999
governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual
recognition of conformity.

Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains

N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11

Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14

Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13

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ENERGY STAR complied product

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy helping us all save money
and protect the environment through energy
ecient products and practices.

All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo

comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the
power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and
computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of
user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any
key on the keyboard.

Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for
detail information on power management and its benets to the
environment. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for
detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.

NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based
products.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site http://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone], ext. 9101#
Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site http://usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Support fax [phone]
General support [phone]
Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax [phone]
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support Fax [phone]
Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx

Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel: [phone]

Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,

TAIWAN R.O.C

Authorised
representative in
Europe

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ASUSTeK Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,

GERMANY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International

Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/[phone]

hereby declares that the product

Product Name : Vivo PC

Model Number : VM40B

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President

Signature :

Date : Jul. 28, 2013

Ver. 120601

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We, the undersigned,

Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address, City:

4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

Country:

TAIWAN

Authorized representative in Europe:

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH

Address, City:

HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN

Country:

GERMANY

declare the following apparatus:

Product name : Vivo PC

Model name : VM40B

conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:

2004/108/EC-EMC Directive

EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006

EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011

1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive

EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)
EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 62311:2008

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)

2006/95/EC-LVD Directive

EN 60950-1 / A12:2011

EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011

2009/125/EC-ErP Directive

Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008

Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009

Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009

2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 130208

CE marking

Declaration Date: 28/07/2013

Year to begin affixing CE marking:2013

Position : CEO

Name : Jerry Shen

Signature : __________

(EC conformity marking)

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