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Clevo P370EM Concise User Manual

Introduction (English)

This Concise User’s Guide introduces the main features of your computer. The English version of this guide be­gins on page 1. The expanded User’s Manual is on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.

Einführung (Deutsch)

Dieses Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch führt Sie in die Hauptfunktionen des Computers ein. Die deutsche Ver­sion des Handbuchs beginnt auf Seite 39. Das erweiterte Benutzerhandbuch finden Sie auf der Disc für die Gerä­tetreiber und Hilfsprogramme (Disc Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).

Présentation (Français)

Ce Guide Utilisateur Concis présente les fonctionnalités principales de votre ordinateur. La version française de ce guide commence à la page 77. Le Manuel de l'Utilisa-
teur étendu se trouve sur le disque de Pilotes & Utili­taires + Manuel de l'Utilisateur (disque Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).

Introducción (Español)

Esta Guía del Usuario Concisa le presenta las caracterís­ticas principales de su ordenador. La versión española de esta guía comienza en la página 115. El Manual del usua-
rio completo se encuentra en el disco de Controladores del dispositivo y Utilidades + Manual del usuario (disco Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).

Introduzione (Italiano)

La presente Guida Rapida per l'Utente introduce le carat­teristiche principali del computer. La versione italiana di questa guida inizia da pagina 153. Il Manuale utente completo si trova nel disco contenente driver e utilità +
Manuale utente (disco Device Drivers & Utilities + User's Manual).
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Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................4
RAID Setup for Windows 8 ..............................................................5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ............... ..............8
LED Indicators ..................................................................................9
Keyboard & Function Keys ............................................................10
Control Center .................................................................................12
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views ........................................14
System Map: Rear & Bottom Views ..............................................15
Windows Control Panel & Desktop ................................................16
Video Features ................................................................................17
Power Options .................................................................................20
Audio Features ................................................................................20
Driver Installation ...........................................................................23
PC Camera (Option) .......................................................................25
Wireless LAN Module (Option) .....................................................26
Fingerprint Reader ..........................................................................28
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................29
Trusted Platform Module ................................................................31
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ..................................................33
Intel® Rapid Start Technology .......................................................34
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................36
Specifications ................. .................................... ............................. 37
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ......................................39
Schnellstart .................... ............................................ ......................42
RAID Setup für Windows 8 ............................................................43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm ................... .......................... ........................... ......46
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................47
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................48
Control Center (Steuerzentrum) ................. .....................................50
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts ...................52
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von hinten und unten .................. ...........53
Windows Systemsteuerung und Desktop ........................................54
Grafikfunktionen ...................... ....................................................... 55
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................58
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................58
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................61
PC-Kamera (Option) .......................................................................63
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................64
Fingerabdruckleser ................... ............................................... ........66
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ..............................................................67
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ....................................................69
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...................................................71
Intel® Rapid Start Technology .......................................................72
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................74
Technische Daten ............................................................................75
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................77
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................80
Logiciel système .............................................................................81
Configuration RAID pour Windows 8 ............................................81
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............84
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................85
Clavier & touches fonction ....... ......................................................86
Control Center (Centre de contrôle) ...............................................88
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche & droite ........................90
Carte du système: Vues du arrière & dessous .................................91
Panneau de Configuration & bureau de Windows ..........................92
Caractéristiques vidéo .....................................................................93
Options d’alimentation ....................................................................96
Caractéristiques audio .....................................................................96
Installation du pilote .......................................................................99
Caméra PC (Option) ............. ........................................................101
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ......................................................102
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales .......................................................104
Module Bluetooth (Option) .............. .............................................105
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ..................................................107
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................109
Intel® Rapid Start Technology .....................................................110
Dépannage .................... ....... ...... ....... .... ....... ....... ...... ..... ...... ....... ...112
Spécifications ................. .................................... ........................... 113
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .....................................115
Guía rápida para empezar ..............................................................118
Software de sistema .......................................................................119
Configuración RAID para Windows 8 ..........................................119
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ...............122
Indicadores LED ...........................................................................123
Teclado & teclas de función ......................................... .................124
Control Center (Centro de control) ...............................................126
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha .................128
Mapa del sistema: Vistas posterior y inferior ................................129
Panel de Control y escritorio de Windows ....................................130
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................131
Opciones de energía ......................................................................134
Características de audio .................................................................134
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................137
Cámara PC (Opción) .....................................................................139
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................140
Lector de huellas digitales .............................................................142
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ..........................................................143
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ..................................................145
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology .................................................147
Intel® Rapid Start Technology .....................................................148
Solución de problemas ............................... ...................................150
Especificaciones ................ ................................................. ...........151
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ..............................153
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................156
Software del sistema ............................ .........................................157
Configurazione RAID per Windows 8 .........................................157
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello
LCD aperto ....................................................................................160
Indicatori LED ..............................................................................161
Tastiera & tasti funzione ...............................................................162
Control Center (Centro di controllo) ............... ..............................164
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra .........166
Descrizione del sistema: Vista posteriore e inferiore ...................167
Pannello di controllo e Desktop di Windows ...............................168
Funzioni video ...... ........................................................................169
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................172
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................172
Installazione driver ........................................................................175
Camera PC (Opzione) ........................ ...........................................177
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ................................................178
Lettore d’impronte digitali ............................................................180
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ........................................................181
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ..................................................183
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ................................................185
Intel® Rapid Start Technology .....................................................186
Risoluzione dei problemi ........ ......................................................188
Specifiche tecniche .......................................................................189
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About this Concise User Guide

FCC Statement
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitu te for the expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the prop er operation of the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure (or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc does not contain an operating system.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us- er’s Manual disc.
© December 2012

Trademarks

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Instructions for Care and Opera­tion
The 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.
• Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and
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power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
• Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capac-
ity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and da mage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedures for the computer.
Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-plated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to gen­eral wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop shar p edges. Be careful when handling the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the com­puter during transport. If any such wear and tear develops con­tact your service center.
Power & Battery Safety
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
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• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your ser­vice representative or local power company.
• The AC/DC adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If yo u do not h ave acces s to a compat­ible outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong bat­tery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• 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.
• Recharge the batteries using the computer’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified ser­vice personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improper ly ha nd led o r dis ­carded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the bat­tery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
Polymer Battery Precautions
Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a recharge­able battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its use­ful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re­place only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note the following information which is specific to po lymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the gen­eral battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swell­ing, however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries. Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature envi­ronments, and do not store unused batteries for extended peri­ods.
Cleaning
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply cleaner directly to the computer.
• Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Before cleaning the computer remove the battery and make sure the computer is disconnected from any external po wer supplies, peripherals and cables (including telephone lines).
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to elect ric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, particularly under any of the following conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged ( do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
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System Startup

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Shut Down
Windows 7
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing Shut Down from the Start menu.
Windows 8
Note that you should always shut your computer down by clicking Settings in the
Charms Bar (use the Windows Logo Key + C key combination to access the Charms Bar) and choosing Shut down from the Power menu.
This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
5. 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.
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (do not to exceed 135 degrees);
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Figure 1) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD) .
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
Figure 1 - Opening the Lid/LCD/Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In
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use the other hand (as illustrated in

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 this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 7 and
8.

RAID Setup for Windows 8

You may use your hard disks in combination with Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1) or Recovery for either fault tolerance or performance.
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RAID Level Description

HDD RAID Support

Your hard disk(s) can be set up in AHCI mode or RAID mode (for increased performance or protection). Note that setting up your hard disk(s) in RAID mode needs to be done prior to installing the Windows OS.
RAID Setup for Windows 8
See RAID Setup for Windows 8 on page 5.
RAID Setup for Windows 7
Refer to the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Driv­ers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Recovery
(at lease two
hard disks
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in par­allel to increase performance. RAID 0 imple­ments a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle all the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mir­rored drive to restore fault tolerance.
Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk. This provides more control over how data is copied between the master and recovery drives, fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in Windows
Explorer.
Table 1 - RAID Description
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Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA
Figure 2
Name the RAID
Volume (Ad­vanced > In-
tel(R) Rapid
Storage Tech-
nology)
hard disks in RAID mode:
1. The Microsoft Windows 8 OS disc.
2. A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay.
3. A second (identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay.
4. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
5. A USB flash drive.
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6. An operable computer (to copy files from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive).
Note: All hard disks in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected sys­tem behavior.

RAID Setup Procedure

Before setting up the system you will need to copy a driver folder (on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc) to a USB flash drive or external USB hard disk. However you will need to go to an operable computer and copy the driver folder to a USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk.
1. Go to the operable computer and insert a USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk.
2. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive of the operable computer.
3. Copy the f6flpy-x64 folder from the location below (D: denotes your DVD drive) on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk.
• Windows 8 64bit D:\Options\00_IRST\f6flpy\f6flpy-x64
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4. Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS.
5. Go to the Boot menu, select OS Select and press <Enter>.
6. Set OS Select to “Windows 8” and set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
7. Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
8. Select SATA Mode, press <Enter> and select “RAID Mode”.
9. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
10. After computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again.
11. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and press <Enter>.
12. Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
13. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks.
14. Go to Name: and press <Enter>.
15. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
16. Go to RAID Level: and press <Enter>.
17. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 1 on page 5) and press <Enter>.
• RAID0 (Stripe)/RAID1 (Mirror)/Recovery
18. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>.
19. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto to X (o select
Figure 3
Select
Disks
Figure 4
RAID Informa­tion (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid
Storage Tech-
nology)
the disk required and press <Enter>.
If you have selected a Recovery level RAID then you need to select one disk to be Master disk (M) and one disk to be the Recovery disk (R).
20. You should select two identical disks to form your RAID volume.
21. If you have selected RAID0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to your requirements.
22. If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the Synchronization to “On Request” or “Continuous”.
23. Go to Create Volume and press <Enter>.
24. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Stor age Technology (in the Advanced menu).
25. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
26. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”, however ensure that the two conditions in the bulleted points below are met before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 8 OS DVD is in the DVD drive and
as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 8 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD).
• Make sure your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk is attached to one of the USB ports on the computer.
27. Press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.
28. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 8 OS DVD and press <Enter>.
29. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 8 disc.
30. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS).
31. A prompt will appear to ask you to Load Driver.
32. Click Browse and browse to the location you copied th e files to on your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk (X: denotes your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk):
• X:\f6flpy-x64
33. Click Next.
34. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 8 operating system.
35. Install the Windows drivers as per Table 7 on page 23. Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver (see page 33).
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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open

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Clickpad Cleaning
In order to improve pad perfor­mance it is necessary to keep the surface clean and free of fingerprints and marks etc. Use the cleaning cloth supplied to keep the pad surface clean.
Disabling Clickpad
Use the Fn + F1 or Control Center button to disable the Clickpad/Touchpad.
Clickpad/Touchpad
Sensitivity
The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad measure about 15mm from the bottom of the pad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the middle as il­lustrated below. Press the left button zone for a left click, and right button zone for a right click action.
Figure 5 - Front View with LCD Panel Open
1. PC Camera (Optional)
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated in red.
3. Built-In Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. LED Indicators
7. Power Button
8. Keyboard
9. Clickpad/Touchpad and Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
11. 3D Emitter (Model B Only)
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Model A
Model B
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LED Indicators

Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the wireless modules are OFF or in Airplane mode (for Windows 8 only) if you are using the computer aboard aircraft.
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful infor­mation about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
Icon Color Description
White Hard Disk Activity
White
White Caps Lock Activated
White Scroll Lock Activated
Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Acti-
vated
Table 2 - Top Case LED Indicators
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange
White Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle
White
White
The AC/DC adapter is plugged in and the
powered USB Port is on*
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
Power Status
Win 7 - The Bluetooth Module is Powered
On
Win 8 - The Bluetooth Module is Installed
(this is not a power on/off indicator in Win 8)
Table 3 - Front LED Indicators
*The powered USB port may be toggled on /off by means of the Fn + Power Button key combination. When the powered USB port is on it will supply power (for charg- ing devices only, not for operating devices) when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see page 36).
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Keyboard & Function Keys

Function Keys
Numeric Keypad
Fn Key
ScrLk & NumLk
Figure 6 - Keyboard
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing NumLk turns on/off the numeric key­pad. It also features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. 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 (Windows 7 or Windows 8 Desk-
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top only) are available when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F11
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F12
Fn + F2
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle
Fn + F5/F6
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Fn + Esc Control Center Toggle (see page 12)
Fn + F8/F9
Fn + F10
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(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Volume Decrease/
Brightness Decrease/
PC Camera Power
Turn LCD Backlight Off
Increase
Increase
Toggle
NumLk Number Lock Toggle
Fn + Power But-
ton
Fn +
Table 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
WLAN Module Power
Toggle
Bluetooth Module
Power Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 14)
Keyboard LED Toggle (see page 11)

Keyboard LED

*Illumination Keys
Note that the keyboard il­lumination (increase/de­crease) keys may be used to configure the keyboard LED in Custom Mode on­ly.
Help Button
Keyboard Sections
Effect Buttons
Color Swatches
Press Fn plus the key to toggle the keyboard LED on/ off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below. In addition press Fn plus the key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings.
Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Keyboard Backlight Application
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key. Click the Help button in the application to display the configuration keys.
• Click the Custom button to display the three sections of
the keyboard which may be configured.
• Click a section of the keyboard and the color buttons will be displayed.
Launch the Key-
board Backlight
Application
Toggle the Key­board LED On/
Off
*Keyboard LED
Illumination
Decrease
*Keyboard LED
Illumination
Increase
Table 5 - Keyboard LEDs
• Click a color swatch to apply the color to the selected sec­tion when not overidden by any effect applied.
• Click on any of the effect buttons to apply random colors, wave or flashing effects etc.
Figure 7 - Keyboard Backlight Application
Effect Buttons & Help
LED Effect Buttons
Random Color Up/Down Wave
Dancing Effect Breathing (All Colors)
Tempo Beat
Flashing
Table 6 - LED Effect Buttons
Cycle (Colors as Selected in
RGB)
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
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Control Center

Windows 7
Windows 8
Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, and enables you to quickly turn modules on/off. The Control Center is only accessible from the Windows Desktop (use the Windows Logo Key
+ D key combination) in Windows 8 and not from the Start Screen in the Metro UI.
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Figure 8 - Control Center
Click on any button to turn any of the modules (e.g. Touchpad, Camera) on/off. Click on Power Conservation to switch between Performance, Balanced or Energy Star modes. Click on the buttons (or just click and hold the mouse button) to adjust the slider for Brightness/Volume. Click on Display Switch/Time Zone/ Desktop Background to bring up the appropriate Windows control panel. Click on the Sleep button to put the computer into Hibernate or Sleep modes.
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Power Status
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key com­binations, or use the Fn + F2 key com­bination to turn off the LED backlight (press any key to turn it on again). Note that screen brightness is also ef­fected by the Power Mode selected.
Volume
The Volume icon will show the cur­rent volume level. You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn +
F5/F6 key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to mute the
volume.
Power Conservation
This system supports Energy Star power management features that place
computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep mode after a desig­nated period of inactivity. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Ener- gy Star button.
Sleep
Click the Sleep button to bring up the Hibernate or Sleep buttons,
and click either button to have the computer enter the appropriate power­saving mode.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to ac­cess the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appropri­ate attached display mode.
Time Zone
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel.
Desktop Background
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture.
K/B LED
Click to access the keyboard setting control to configure the keyboard LED.
TouchPad/PC Camera/Wireless LAN Module /Bluetooth Module
(Win 7 Only)
Click any of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or module’s power sta­tus. A crossed out icon will appear over the top left of the icon when it is off
. Note that the power status of a
module, and Touchpad power, is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
TouchPad/PC Camera Module
(Win 8 Only)
Click any of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or module’s power sta­tus. A crossed out icon will appear over the top left of the icon when it is off
. Note that the power status of a
module, and Touchpad power, is also effected by the Power Mode selected.
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views

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Front
Left
Right
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USB
The USB 3.0 ports
are colored blue. USB 3.0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2.0, and
is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0. When the powered USB 3.0 port
is on it will supply
power (for charging devices only, not for operating devic es ) when th e system is off b ut still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see page 36). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
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Figure 9
Front, Left & Right
Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Security Lock Slot
3. RJ-45 LA N Ja c k
4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
5. Line-In Jack
6. S/PDIF-Out Jack
7. Microphone Jack
8. Headphone Jack
9. Optical Device Drive Bay
10. Emergency Eject Hole
11. Combined eSAT A/ USB
2.0 Port
12. Powered USB 3.0 Port (See Below)
13. USB 3.0 Ports
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System Map: Rear & Bottom Views

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Battery Information
Always completely dis­charge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Com­pletely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges (see the expanded User’s
Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + Us­er’s Manual disc).
Display Devices
Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA moni­tor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or TV (connected to the HDMI-Out port/Dis­playPort) as your dis­play device.
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CPU
The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Ac­cessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your com­puter from overheat­ing make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
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Figure 10 - Rear & Bottom Views
1. Vent
2. HDMI-Out Port
3. DisplayPort
4. DC-In Jack
5. USB 3.0 Port
6. Component Bay Cover
7. Sub Woofer
8. Battery
9. HDD Bay
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Windows Control Panel & Desktop

Move the mouse to the and right-click to access
bottom left of the screen
the menu.
Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps
(Windows 8)
The minimum resolution in which Metro style apps will run is 1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the fea­tures of Windows 8 (including multitasking with snap) is 1366x768.
Most of the control panels, utilities and applications with­in Windows are accessed from the Start menu in Win- dows 7, and from the Desktop in Windows 8.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. In Windows 7 click the Start menu and select Control Panel. In Windows 8 right-click
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the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) and select Control Panel.
The desktop interfaces for both Windows 7 & 8 are similar (Windows 8 has no start button). To access the Desktop App in Windows 8 use the Windows Logo Key + D key combination or Desktop App in the Metro UI Start Screen (Windows 7’s standard interface is the desktop).
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Figure 11 - Windows 8 Context Menu

Video Features

This computer features two different (either NVIDIA or AMD) video options. You can switch display devices, and
configure display options, from the Display control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed.
To access Display control panel in Windows:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Display (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjust resolution.
OR
4. (Wi n 7 ) Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. (Win 8) Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key
+ D key combination to access the desktop) and select
Screen resolution.
5. Use the dropbox to select the screen resolution.
6. Click Advanced settings.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (icon) - in the Appearances and Personalization category.
OR
3. (Wi n 7 ) Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu.
(Win 8) Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key
+ D key combination to access the desktop) and select
NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu.
To access the Catalyst™ Control Center:
1. (Win 7) Right-click the desktop and select Graphics Proper­ties.
(Win 8) Right-click the desktop (use the Windows Logo Key
+ D key combination to access the desktop) and select
Graphics Properties.
OR
2. Double-click the icon (or right-click the icon and select
Configure Graphics
sure “
Enable System Tray Menu
) in the notification area of the taskbar (make
” is clicked in
Preferences
).

Multi GPU Configuration

This computer features NVIDIA Scalable Link Inter­face (SLI)/AMD CrossFireX that improves graphic
quality and performance by combining dual GPUs (two video cards are required) in a single system.
To enable/disable SLI
1. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel
2. Click “+” next to 3D Settings if its sub-items are not shown and then click Set SLI and PhysX configuration.
3. Click “
4. Click to select “PhysX settings; Auto-select (recommended ) is
5. Click Apply and Restart Now to restart the computer.
Maximize 3D Performance
the default setting.
To enable/disable CrossFireX Configuration:
1. Go to the Catalyst™ Control Center.
2. Click “>” next to Gaming if its sub-items are not shown and then click AMD CrossFireX.
3. Make sure the option “Enable AMD CrossFireX™” is selected.
Configuration:
.
” under “
SLI configuration:”
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NVIDIA 3D VISION Shutter Glasses Kit

Important Safety Instructions
Make sure you read all the enclosed safety instructions and precautions included in the NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit before set­ting up the 3D Glasses and IR Emitter. Follow the setup in­structions provided in the documentation to set up the 3D Vision kit safely and take the “User Vision Test,” which will initiate when you turn on your GeForce 3D Vision for the first time. If you cannot see the image in 3D during the test, you should DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. Contin­ued use may result in health-related complications.
IR Emitter Location
3D Icon
(For Model B Computers Only) The NVIDIA 3DVISION shutter glasses kit is supported only by Model B computers with a 17.3"(43.94cm) FHD 120Hz panel.
The NVIDIA 3DVISION shutter glasses kit is supplied with a single pair of shutter glasses and all necessary ca-
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bles etc. Set up the hardware (run the set up wizard as in­dicated on page 19) as instructed in the manual supplied with the kit, however make sure you have installed the
NVIDIA driver (see NVIDIA Video (VGA) on page 24) from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc. For further details contact your service center.
Stereoscopic 3D Hardware Setup
This computer (Model B Computers Only) features a built-in 3D IR emitter. The effective viewing angles of
the emitter are illustrated in Figure 14 on page 19. Make sure that you are viewing the notebook screen within the area highlighted in order to get the proper stereoscopic 3D effect.
Figure 12 - IR Emitter Location
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Set Up Stereoscopic 3D
USB Connection & 3D Glasses
The light on the glasses will flash amber while charg­ing, and solid amber when fully charged.
The glasses hold approximately 40 hours of viewing per full charge. Flashing red indicates that less than 2 hours of charge are remaining.
The indicator light displays for about 30 seconds after turning the glasses on.
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1. Make sure your 3D glasses are powered on, connected to the USB cable provided and that the cable is plugged-in to one of the computer’s USB ports (check the documentation provided with the glasses kit for latest information on the glasses setup).
2.
Go to the Control Panel.
3. Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click "Classic View" from the left of the menu if you are in Control Panel Home).
4. Double-click Stereoscopic 3D (if the sub-menus are not visible), and then click Set up stereoscopic 3D.
5. Click Enable stereoscopic 3D (tickbox) to run the setup wizard (or select Run Setup Wizard from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the control panel).
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up 3D Vision and click “Next” to progress through the steps (this notebook has a built­in emitter).
7. During the setup procedure you will need to click to answer questions on what you see in 3D on the screen.
8. Configure the stereoscopic 3D from the control panels (make sure you charge the 3D shutter glasses by plugging them into one of the computer’s USB ports using the USB cable provided).
9. You can also select Run Setup Wizard or Run Medical Image Test from this menu
Figure 13 - Stereoscopic 3D with Drop-Down Menu
10. The stereoscopic depth may be adjusted by using the control panel slider.
at the bottom of the control panel.
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Viewing Angles
The emitter’s horizontal viewing angle is 100 degrees. The emitter’s vertical viewing angle is 75 degrees.
Figure 14 - Emitter - Viewing Angles
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Power Options

Figure 15 - Power Options
The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) con­trol panel icon in Windows 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 (Fn + F4), computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode (the default power saving state) from the left menu. Note that
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the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance.
Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to cre­ate a new plan. Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con­figuration options.

Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows, or from the
Realtek HD Audio Manager
tion area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an audio menu). The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination.

Audio Setup for HDMI

HDMI supports video and audio signals. In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually configure the HDMI audio output.
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
3. Click Playback (tab).
4. The playback device will be selected.
5. In some cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default (button).
6. Double-click the device to access the control panel tabs.
7. Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs.
8. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
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Setup for Audio Recording

Figure 16
Speaker Con-
figuration
To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instructions below:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon
3. Click Microphone Effects (tab) in Microphone (tab), and then click to select Noise Suppression (button), or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60, to obtain the optimum recording quality.
4. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
and select Sound Manager).

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 audio cables to the Line-In, Head­phone-Out, Microphone-In and S/PDIF-Out jacks (7.1 Speaker only).
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon
3. Click Speakers (tab) and click Speaker Configuration (tab).
4. Select 5.1 Speaker or 7.1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull-down menu.
and select Sound Manager).
5. Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack.
6. Plug in the 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:
• Line-In Jack = Side Speaker Out
• Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
• S/PDIF-Out Jack = Rear Speaker Out (7.1 Speaker only)
7. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up.
8. Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the speaker plugged-in (e.g. Rear Speaker Out), and the n click OK to save the setting.
9. Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Figure 17 - Connected Device Auto Popup
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Sound Blaster Audio

Figure 18
THX TruStu-
dio Pro HDMI
Display
Warning
THX Audio & HDMI
Note that the THX audio effects do not apply to audio generated through an HDMI connection.
Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best perfor­mance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster Application
(Win 7) The application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu (Start > All Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2).
The Sound Blaster audio controls include the Sound
Blaster Console, desktop gadgets, Creative ALchemy, Creative Music Server and the THX TruStudio Pro ap­plication.
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Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 Audio AP Instal-
lation
1. Click Option Drivers (button).
2.
(Win 7) Click 6.Install SBX-Fi MB2 AP > Yes. (Win 8) Click 5.Install SBX-Fi MB2 AP > Yes.
3. Choose the language you prefer and click Yes.
4. Click Next > Full Installation (button).
5. Click Next > Finish to restart the computer.
Sound Blaster AP Activation
On the first run of Sound Blaster AP you will need to ac­tivate the application.
1. To activate the application you will need to be connected to the internet.
2. Double-click the Sound Blaster icon on the desktop/the Start Screen and click the Activate button.
3. The program will connect to the internet to verify the activation key.
4. Click Finish to complete the application activatio n.
5. Restart the computer.
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(Win 8) Run the application from the icon (Sound Blast­er X-Fi MB-2) on the Start Screen.
THX Tru Studio Pro & HDMI
1. When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI-Out port, the THX TruStudio Pro controls will be disabled.
2. A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “Do you want to select another audio device now?”.
3. Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display (do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external HDMI display).

Driver Installation

Driver Installation & Power
When installing drivers make sure your computer is powered by the AC/DC adapter connected to a working power source. Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the installation procedure, and if the re­maining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the system to shut down and cause system problems (note that there is no safety issue involved here, and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute).
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc con- tains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper op­eration of the computer. Insert the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 7. Click to select the drivers you wish to install (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Note: If you need to reinstall any driver, you should uninstall the driver first.

Manual Driver Installation

Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers Install­er application and browse to the executable file in the ap-
propriate driver folder.
If a
Found New Hardware
stallation procedure, click Cancel and follow the installa­tion procedure as directed.
wizard appears
during the in-
Driver (Windows 7 with SP1/ Windows 8) Page#
Chipset page 24 Video page 24 LAN page 24 CardReader page 24 Touchpad page 24 Hot Key page 24 USB 3.0 page 24 Intel MEI page 24 Audio page 24 PC Camera (Optional) page 25 Wireless LAN Module (Optional) page 26 Fingerprint Reader page 28 Bluetooth Module (Optional) TPM page 31 Sound Blaster Audio page 22 Intel Rapid Storage Technology page 33 Intel Rapid Start Technology page 35 Enable Windows Update *No driver installation required for 3rd party Bluetooth 2.1 modules.
**After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft).
Table 7 - Driver Installation
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Chipset
1. Click Install Drivers (button).
2. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes.
3. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.
4. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Video Drivers
You will need to install either the NVIDIA or AMD vid-
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eo drivers. Click the driver installation button and the ap­propriate driver will be installed for your system.
NVIDIA Video (VGA)
1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes.
2. Click AGREE AND CONTINUE (button) to accept the
terms of the license agreement.
3. Click Next > Next.
4. Click RESTART NOW to restart the computer.
AMD Video (VGA)
1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Install (button).
3. Click the Express (or Custom if you prefer to manually
configure the driver installation settings) button and click Next.
4. Click Accept (button) and click Yes.
5. Click Finish > Yes to restart the computer.
LAN
1. Click 3.Install LAN Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Install > Finish.
CardReader
1. Click 4.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes.
2. Click Finish.
Touchpad
1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next.
3. Click the button to accept the license and click Next.
4. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the computer.
Hot Key
1. Click 6.Install Hotkey AP > Yes.
2. Click Next > Next.
3. Click Fini sh > Fin ish to restart the computer.
USB 3.0 (Win 7 Only)
1. Click 7.Install USB 3.0 Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.
3. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Intel MEI
1. (Win 7) Click 8.Install MEI Driver > Yes.
(Win 8) Click 7.Install MEI Driver > Yes.
2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.
3. Click Finish.
Audio
1. (Win 7) Click 9.Install Audio Driver > Yes.
(Win 8) Click 8.Install Audio Driver > Yes.
2. Click Yes > OK to restart the computer.
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