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VivoPC VM40B
User Manual
E8733
Revised Edition V3
October 2013
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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 VivoPC |
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Features.................................................................................................................. |
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Front panel.......................................................................................................... |
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Left side ............................................................................................................... |
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Rear panel.......................................................................................................... |
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Using your VivoPC |
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Getting started.................................................................................................. |
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Connect the AC power adapter to your VivoPC................................... |
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Connect a display panel to your VivoPC................................................. |
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Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse............................... |
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Turn on your Vivo PC...................................................................................... |
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Turning your VivoPC off.................................................................................. |
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Putting your VivoPC to sleep........................................................................ |
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Entering the BIOS Setup................................................................................. |
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Quickly enter the BIOS.................................................................................. |
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Memory upgrade |
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Upgrading memory modules....................................................................... |
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VivoPC VM40B Memory configurations.................................................. |
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Appendix |
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Safety information............................................................................................ |
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Setting up your system................................................................................. |
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Care during use................................................................................................ |
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Regulatory notices........................................................................................... |
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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 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 |
This indicates sections that you can refer |
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to in this manual. |
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Package contents
Your VivoPC package contains the following items:
AC power adapter
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Technical documentations Power cable 
NOTES:
•Actual product specifications 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.
IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn off your VivoPC and unplug the power cable.
Audio speakers
Your VivoPC uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi-fi 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.
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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 off. 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.
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.
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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 amplified 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 amplifier or your TV.
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.
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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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