Clevo P870DM2, P870DM2-G Concise User's Guide
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 41. 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 81. 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 121. 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 161. 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 ....................................................................................... 5
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ............................8
LED Indicators ................................................................................... 9
Keyboard & Function Keys .............................................................10
Control Center ................................................................................. 11
Flexikey® Application .................................................................... 14
Keyboard Backlight LED ................................................................18
System Map: Front, Left, Right & Rear Views ...............................20
System Map: Bottom View ............................................................ 22
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel
and Settings ...................................................................................... 23
Video Features .................................................................................24
CPU Overclocking Support ............................................................. 26
GPU Overclocking ........................................................................... 27
Power Options ................................................................................. 28
PC Camera .......................................................................................28
Audio Features ................................................................................. 29
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 31
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................... 33
Fingerprint Reader ...........................................................................35
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................36
Trusted Platform Module .................................................................37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 38
Specifications ................................................................................... 39
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ...................................... 41
Schnellstart .......................................................................................44
RAID Setup ...................................................................................... 45
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm .............................................................................. 48
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................. 49
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................. 50
Control Center .................................................................................. 51
Flexikey® Anwendung ....................................................................54
Tastatur-Hintergrundlicht-LED ....................................................... 58
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links, rechts und hinten .......60
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ................................................ 62
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und
Einstellungen von Windows 10 ....................................................... 63
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................. 64
GPU Übertakten ...............................................................................67
Energieoptionen ............................................................................... 68
PC-Kamera .......................................................................................68
Audiofunktionen .............................................................................. 69
Installation der Treiber ..................................................................... 71
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................73
Fingerabdruckleser ...........................................................................75
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ............................................................... 76
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ..................................................... 77
Fehlerbehebung ................................................................................ 78
Technische Daten .............................................................................79
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Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ......................................... 81
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................. 84
Configuration RAID ........................................................................ 85
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ............... 88
Indicateurs LED ............................................................................... 89
Clavier & touches fonction ..............................................................90
Control Center ................................................................................. 91
Application Flexikey® .................................................................... 94
LED du rétroéclairage du clavier ..................................................... 98
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche, droite et arrière ............. 100
Carte du système: Vue du dessous ................................................. 102
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau
de Configuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 ...........................103
Caractéristiques vidéo ....................................................................104
Prise en charge du surfréquençage du CPU ...................................106
Surfréquençage du GPU ................................................................ 107
Options d’alimentation ..................................................................108
Caméra PC .....................................................................................108
Caractéristiques audio ....................................................................109
Installation du pilote ...................................................................... 111
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ...................................................... 113
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales .......................................................115
Module Bluetooth (Option) ...........................................................116
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 117
Dépannage ..................................................................................... 118
Spécifications ................................................................................. 119
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa ...................................... 121
Guía rápida para empezar .............................................................. 124
Configuración RAID ...................................................................... 125
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ..............128
Indicadores LED ............................................................................129
Teclado & teclas de función ..........................................................130
Control Center ................................................................................ 131
Aplicación Flexikey® .................................................................... 134
LED de retroiluminación del teclado .............................................138
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda, derecha y posterior . 140
Mapa del sistema: Vista inferior ..................................................142
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control
y Configuración de Windows 10 ...................................................143
Parámetros de vídeo .......................................................................144
Soporte de Overclocking CPU .......................................................146
GPU Overclock ..............................................................................147
Opciones de energía .......................................................................148
Cámara PC ..................................................................................... 148
Características de audio ................................................................. 149
Instalación de controladores ..........................................................151
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ...................................................153
Lector de huellas digitales .............................................................155
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ........................................................... 156
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 157
Solución de problemas ................................................................... 158
Especificaciones ............................................................................. 159
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Sommario
Informazioni sulla Guida Rapida per l'Utente ............................... 161
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................164
Configurazione RAID ....................................................................165
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD
aperto ............................................................................................. 168
Indicatori LED ...............................................................................169
Tastiera & tasti funzione ................................................................170
Control Center ............................................................................... 171
Applicazione Flexikey® ................................................................ 174
LED di retroilluminazione delle tastiera ........................................ 178
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra, destra e
posteriore ...................................................................................... 180
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore .......................................182
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello
di controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 ...................................183
Funzioni video ............................................................................... 184
Supporto CPU Overclocking ......................................................... 186
Overclocking GPU ......................................................................... 187
Opzioni risparmio energia ............................................................. 188
Camera PC .....................................................................................188
Funzionalità audio ......................................................................... 189
Installazione driver ........................................................................191
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) ................................................. 193
Lettore d’impronte digitali .............................................................195
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ......................................................... 196
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ................................................... 197
Risoluzione dei problemi ............................................................... 198
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................ 199
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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 s upplement, and not a substitute 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 proper oper ation 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.
© July 2016
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
power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
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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 capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
• Follow the proper working procedur e s 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.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised LCD electro-pl ated
logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general
wear and tear, this adhesive may deter iorate over time and the
exposed logo may develop sharp 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.
• 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 you do not have access 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. Batteri es ma y
explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts bef ore 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.
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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 polymer 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.
• (For Computer Models Supplied with Light Blue Cleaning
Cloth) Some computer models in this series come supplied with a
light blue cleaning cloth. To clean the computer case with this
cloth follow the instructions below.
• Power off the computer and peripherals.
• Disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the computer.
• Use a little water to dampen the cloth slightly.
• Clean the computer case with the cloth.
• Dry the computer with a dry cloth, or allow it time to dry
before turning on.
• Reconnect the AC/DC adapter and turn the computer on.
Servicing
Attempting to service the computer yourself may violate
your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric
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
Note that you should always shut your computer
down by choosing the
Shut down command in
Windows (see below).
This will help prevent
hard disk or system
problems.
1.Click the Start Menu
icon .
2. Click the Power item
.
3.Choose Shut Down
from the menu.
LED Indicators (will be illuminated in green when the AC/
DC adapters are plugged-in
and connected to a working
power outlet)
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer
(e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. You must use the power converter supplied with the dual AC/DC
adapters connected to power this computer. Do not use a single
AC/DC adapter to power the system.
5. Attach the power converter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
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computer, then plug the AC/DC adapters in to the jacks at the rear
of the converter. Plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cords to the AC/DC adapters
you use the adapter when first setting up the computer, as to
safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked
to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC
adapter).
6. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle
(do not to exceed 134 degrees);
in 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”.
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software preinstalled. 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 10.
use the other hand (as illustrated
(make sure
Figure 1 - Computer with Dual AC/DC Adapters Plugged-In
to Converter/Opening the Lid/LCD
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RAID Setup
Your hard disks or solid state drives can be set up in RAID
mode (for increased performance or protection). Note
that setting up your hard disks/solid state drives in
RAID mode needs to be done prior to installing the
Windows OS. Do not change the mode unless you intend
to reinstall your operating system, and make sure you back
up all necessary files and data before doing so.
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring
(RAID 1) mode (see Table 1) you will require two identical hard disks or solid state drives.
Prepare the following before setting up your SATA hard
disks/SSDs in RAID mode:
•The Microsoft Windows 10 OS disc.
• An attached external DVD drive.
• A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second
(identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay.
Or
Two identical SATA solid state drives.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Prepare the following before setting up your PCIe SSDs
in RAID mode:
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RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
hard disks/
SSDs
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.
Table 1 - RAID Description
•The Microsoft Windows 10 OS disc.
• An attached external DVD drive.
• Two identical PCIe solid state drives.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
• A USB flash drive.
• An operable computer (to copy files from the Device Driv-
ers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash
drive).
Note: All hard disks/SSDs in a RAID should be identical
(the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected
system behavior.
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RAID Setup Procedure
Figure 3 - Select Disks
(SATA HDDs/SSDs)
1. Start-up your notebook computer and
press F2 to enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI
Setting and press Enter.
3. Set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
4. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the
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Advanced menu.
5. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and
select “RAID Mode”.
6. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes
and Reset”.
7. After the computer restarts press F2 to
enter the BIOS again.
8. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology (in the Advanced menu)
and press Enter.
9. Select Create RAID Volume and press
Enter.
10. You can now setup your RAID volume
using any two installed disks.
11. Go to Name: and press Enter.
12. Type a name of your choice for your
RAID volume and press Enter.
Figure 2 - Name the RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Tech-
nology)
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13. Go to RAID Level: and press Enter.
14. Choose the RAID Level required (see
Table 1 on page 5) and press Enter.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)
• RAID 1 (Mirror)
15. Go to any of the disks listed under
Select Disks: and select a disk name
and press Enter.
16. Move the cursor down (use the arrow
keys) onto X (or select the disk required)
and press Enter.
17. You should select two identical disks to
form your RAID volume.
18. If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe)
then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to
your requirements (It is recommended
that you set the “Strip Size” to 128KB).
19. Go to Create Volume and press Enter.
20. The RAID volume will then be created
and the RAID information will be
displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology (in the Advanced menu).
21. Press Esc to exit the menu.
22. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes
and Reset”.
23. Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is
in the attached DVD drive and as the
computer starts up it will automatically
boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD
(you will be prompted to press a key to
boot from the DVD).
24. 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).
25. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the Windows 10 operating system.
26. Install the Windows drivers as per
Table 7 on page 32. Make sure you
install the Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology (IRST) driver (see
page 33).
RAID Setup Procedure (PCIe SSDs)
1. Go to the operable computer and insert
a USB flash drive.
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.
• D:\Options\RAID\f6flpy-x64
4. Start-up your notebook computer and
press F2 to enter the BIOS.
5. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI
Setting and press Enter.
6. 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 the 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 (see
Figure 2 on page 6).
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.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)
• RAID 1 (Mirror)
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 X (or select the disk required)
and press Enter
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.
20. You should select two identical disks to
form your RAID volume.
21. If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe)
then you can adjust the “Strip Size” to
your requirements (It is recommended
that you set the “Strip Size” to 128KB).
22. Go to Create Volume and press Enter.
23. The RAID volume will then be created
and the RAID information will be
displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology (in the Advanced menu).
24. Press Esc to exit the menu.
25. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes
and Reset”.
(see Figure 3 on page
26. Make sure your USB flash drive is
attached to one of the USB ports on the
computer.
27. Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is
in the attached DVD drive and as the
computer starts up it will automatically
boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD
(you will be prompted to press a key to
boot from the DVD).
28. 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).
29. A prompt will appear to ask you to Load
Driver.
30. Click Browse and browse to the location
you copied the files to on your USB flash
drive (X: denotes your USB flash drive):
• X:\f6flpy-x64
31. Click Next.
32. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the Windows 10 operating system.
33. Install the Windows drivers as per
Table 7 on page 32. 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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Figure 4
Front View with LCD
Panel Open
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC
camera is in use, the
LED will be
illuminated.
3. Built-In Array
Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. LED Indicators
8. Keyboard
9. Touchpad & Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
11. Top Case Logo LED
Top Case Logo LED
Note that the Top Case
Logo LED may be toggled
On/Off using the Fn + 3
key combination. The Colors and Modes may be
configured using the Key-
board Backlight application (see page 24).
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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 if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system
in to Airplane Mode.
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
White The Hard Disk is in use
White
White Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
White Caps Lock Activated
White Scroll Lock Activated
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking
Green
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN and
Bluetooth Modules are OFF)
The Battery Has Reached Critically Low
The AC/DC adapter is plugged in and the
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Table 2 - LED Indicators
Power Status
powered USB Port is on*
*The powered USB 3.0 port (see page 26) 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 charging 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 39).
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Keyboard & Function Keys
Function Keys
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
ScrLk &
NumLk
Figure 5 - 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, some visual indicators are available when
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the Control Center driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
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Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle Number Lock Toggle
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration (see page 27)
Brightness Decrease/
Increase
Toggle
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
PC Camera Power
Airplane Mode Toggle
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power But-
ton
Fn +
*Fn +
*Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when play-
ing games.
Fn +
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 26)
Control Center Toggle (see page 14)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Disable/Enable Flexikey®
(see page 20)
Sleep Toggle
System Map: Front, Rear & Bottom Views
Figure 6
Front, Rear & Bottom Views
1. LED Power Indicators
2. Vent
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Port
5. DC-In Jack
6. Subwoofer
Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or
screw(s) for the purposes of device
upgrade as this may violate the terms
of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the
hard disk/RAM etc., for any reason,
please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks any
vent while the computer is in use.
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Left & Right Views
1. RJ-45 LAN Jacks
2. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen
1) Ports
3. Powered USB 3.0 (USB
3.1 Gen 1) Port
4. Line-In Jack
5. Microphone Jack
6. Line-Out Jack
7. 2- In-1 Audio Jack
(Headphone & S/PDIF
combo Jack)
8. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
9. *USB 3.1 Gen 2/
Thunderbolt 3 Combo
Port (Type C) 1
10. *USB 3.1 Gen 2/
Thunderbolt 3 Combo
Port (Type C) 2
11. *Mini DisplayPort 1
12. *Mini DisplayPort 2
13. Security Lock Slot
*See Thunderbolt Ports for
Display on page 13.
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USB
When the powered USB 3.0 port
is on it will supply power (for charging 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 39). Toggle power to this port by using Fn + power button.
Note that when a single USB device is plugged in to a USB 3 .1 (Gen 2) p ort the data transf er
speed will be 10Gbps, however when two devices are plugged in to both USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
ports, this bandwidth will be shared between the ports.
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Thunderbolt Ports for Display
Thunderbolt Devices
When plugging a device into a
Thunderbolt port alllow 30 seconds for the system to scan and
recognize the connected device.
Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
In order to prevent system problems make sure you do not simply pull the cable out from the
Thunderbolt port. The hardware
must be ejected safely:
1. Go to the notification area of
the taskbar and click on the
Safely Remove Hardware
and Eject Media icon.
2. Click on Eject “Thunderbolt
Device Name”.
3. When you see the “Safe to
Remove Hardware” mes-
sage you can remove the cable.
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The display configuration for the Thunderbolt ports and Mini DisplayPorts can be
set up in the BIOS (Advanced menu > Advanced Chipset Control > DDI Control).
Restart your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS.
The table below outlines which ports will be enabled/disabled when the Thunderbolt ports are set for display only.
Thunderbolt 3 Port #1
Thunderbolt 3 Port #2
Mini DisplayPort #1
Mini DisplayPort #2
Setting
Table 4 - DDI Control (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
DDI to mDP
(Default Setting)
Disabled Enabled Enabled
Disabled Disabled Enabled
Enabled Disabled Disabled
Enabled Enabled Disabled
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Control Center
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Control Center
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 the camera/Touchpad on/off.
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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center. Each power mode will
affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.
Control Center Menus
The Control Cent er contains 3 menu headings (System Program, Device and Gaming) under the Power Modes. Click
the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control
where applicable. Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following page(s).
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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.
Fan Speed
You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Automatic, Custom or Overclock from this menu item. The
fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control the heat
of the CPU. However you can adjust the setting to maximum if you prefer. Select Custom and click on the sliders
to adjust the settings to your preference, however these settings can be overidden by the system, as a safety precaution,
if it requires heavier use of the fan.
Overclock will be selected automatically if you have enabled CPU or GPU overclocking (in this case do not
change the setting).
Sleep Button
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode.
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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.
Display Utility
The Display Utility icon will only appear in the System
Program menu if your display’s resolution is QHD or
above. The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size
on the screen to make it easier to view.
Display Switch
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or
use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate display mode.
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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.
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Touchpad/PC Camera
Click either of these buttons to toggle the Touchpad or
camera module’s power status. Note that the power status
of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode
selected.
Left Windows Key
Click Disable to disable the Windows Logo Key on the
left side of the keyboard. This may be useful if you are using the gaming keys (W, A, S & D) and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Logo Key.
Flexikey®
Click the button to access the Flexikey® application.
Headphone Impedance
The headphone impedance will be automatically detected
for any headphones plugged-in (this is not user adjustable).
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CPU / Memory Overclocking Support
Overclocking Issues
If you get any errors due to changing overclocking settings, e.g. a black screen, then restart the computer,
hold and press the Fn + D key combination, and then
press the power button at startup.
This will change the overclocking settings back to the
defaults.
Note overclocking the system (CPU/Memory/GPU) may
cause hardware damage and is enabled at the user’s
own risk, and is not covered in the warranty terms.
Fan Speed
If you have enabled CPU overclocking the Fan Speed
will also automatically be set to overclock (do not adjust
this fan speed setting if you have enabled CPU overclocking).
Note that the CPU Memory Overclocking and GPU Overclocking items will only appear for systems supporting these features.
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Access the CPU
Memory Over-
clocking Utility
You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details)
and Memory. This can be done in the BIOS or by using the Control Center utility (make sure you have installed the
Control Center AP).
Note that making alterations to clock frequency and/or voltage can cause system instability, cause components to
fail, cause heat damage and result in data loss, and any changes made may affect the processor warranty.
You can access the CPU Memory Overclocking utility from the Control Center or taskbar notification area.
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CPU Overclocking
1. Click the CPU tab at the bottom right of the screen and the CPU
overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustments to be made.
2. Click Save to retain the settings.
3. A warning will pop-up to remind that activating CPU
overclocking may cause system instability.
4. Click OK to retain the saved changes or Cancel to return to the
utility.
5. You can click Default to go back to the standard default
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Memory Overclocking
1. Click the Memory tab at the bottom right of the screen and the
Memory overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustment s to be
made.
2. Click Custom to adjust any settings from the drop-down
menus.
3. Click Save to retain the settings.
4. A warning will pop-up to remind that you will need to restart the
system (make sure you save any open files).
5. Click Restart Now to restart the system or Cancel to return to
the utility.
6. You can click Default to go back to the standard default
settings.
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Figure 10 - CPU Overclocking
Figure 11 - Memory Overclocking
GPU Overclocking
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Gaming with GPU
Overclocking
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GPU Overclocking
Warning Message
The message highlights
the fact that while overclocking the GPU offers
a boost to graphics performance, it can cause
system instability in certain circumstances as
the harder you push the
processor, the more
power you will need to
supply to it, and the hotter the system will run.
Therefore it is not recommended that you enable GPU overclocking
for extended periods,
only as and when specifically required.
You can access the GPU Overclocking utility from the
Control Center or taskbar notification area.
Click the button to access the enable/disable GPU overclocking for certain types of CPU and GPU (contact your
distributor or supplier to see if this is applicable to your
model - this model currently supports GPU overclocking
for the NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 & 1080 video
adapters). Overclocking the graphics processing unit (or
GPU) involves running your graphics processor at a faster
speed than was originally intended. GPU overclocking is
useful when undertaking intensive graphic tasks e.g. 3D
rendering and gaming, without dropping framerates etc.
(see Overclocking Issues on page 17).
Overclocking should only be enabled when powered
by a plugged-in AC/DC adapter, and not on battery
power. The Fan Speed will also automatically be set to
overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you
have enabled GPU overclocking).
1. Click On to enable GPU overclocking.
2. Use the sliders to adjust the settings for Core Increment,
Memory Increment and Fan Speed Offset.
3. Click Save to retain the setting changes, and then click OK
when the system warning message appears, or Cancel to
return to the utility.
4. Clicking OFF will return to the standard default settings.
Figure 14 - GPU Overclocking
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Flexikey® Application
Enabling or Disabling the Flexikey® Profile in Use
You can enable or disable any keyboard or mouse profile
functions currently in use by using the Fn + key
combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you
between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile
to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back
again.
Windows Logo Key and P key
Note that you can assign actions to any keyboard key except the Windows Logo Key and P key.
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Flexikey®
Applica-
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The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configura-
tion application, which allows you to assign a single key
to launch multiple key combinations, or to launch pro-
grams and applications, to create text macros and to
disable certain keys. The application can also be used to
configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gam-
ing etc. All the configuration settings are retained under
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(up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
The Flexikey® application can be accessed by clicking
the button
ter or by clicking the icon
the desktop taskbar.
in the Gaming section of the Control Cen-
in the notification area of
Profiles
The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete profiles (you can maintain
12 active Profiles), Export and Import profiles from the
menus. If you double-click on a profile you can change the
Profile Name, and change an Image file (images created
using PNG files).
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Keyboard and Mouse Settings
Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or
mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen
(e.g. you may wish to create a profile with settings only
for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or
mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for
either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure 16 - Enable (Keyboard & Mouse)
Keyboard Settings
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The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for
by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to
type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key
and then select the Action Type (Express Key, Launch
App, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the bot-
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tom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in
the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to
remind you of the action’s function.
Figure 18 - Mouse Configuration
Flexikey® Application Features:
• EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a
single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful
Figure 17 - Keyboard Configuration
Mouse Settings
The mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the
left , right and middle buttons of any attached
mouse, and also for any backward and forward
buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the
button number and then select the Action Type (Express
Key, Launch App, Express Text or Disable) from the
menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action
in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or
mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s
executable file.
• EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys
(or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
• DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard
keys or mouse buttons.
• STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in
any application, and to disable unused keys.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express
Key.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
on a key to select it, and then click to select Express Key in
Action Type.
2. In the following example we want to change an existing game
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key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and
the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to
combine this movement to sprint forward.
3. Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.
4. Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination
a name e.g. “Sprint Fwds”, then click back in the Name field (to
avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5. Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case
we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press
the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6. Click Stop Record to complete the process.
9. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the
default key setting.
10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.
Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows:
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
to select a key to launch the appllication, and then click to select
Launch App in Action Type.
2. Click Browse... at the bottom right of the application window.
Figure 20 - Keyboard - Launch App
Figure 19 - Keyboard - Express Key
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and
then click Delete.
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3. Navigate to the executable file of the application and click
Open.
4. The key will now be configured to open the selected application
under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green.
5. If you want to remove any Launch App key, select it and click
on Restore.
6. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Keyboard Settings - Express Text
A single key can be set to send a string of text within any
application using Express Text.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
to select a key, and then click to select Express Text in Action
Type.
2. Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used in
your target program to open a text message), or you can leave
it blank if you prefer.
3. Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
Figure 21 - Keyboard - Express Text
4. Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used in
your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key
would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if
you prefer.
5. The key will now be configured to send the text message in the
target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will
appear in blue.
6. If you want to remove any Express Text key, select it and click
on Restore.
7. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1. Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click
to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable in
Action Type.
2. The key will now be disabled.
3. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on
Restore.
4. Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
5. The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key
will appear in gray.
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Keyboard Backlight LED
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Keyboard
Backlight
Application
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 Backlight Application
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by
pressing the Fn plus key.
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Fn +
Fn +
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Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
Toggle the Keyboard LED On/Off
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease
Keyboard LED Illumination Increase
Toggle the Left keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Middle keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Right keyboard LED On/Off
Toggle the Top Case Logo LED On/Off
Table 5 - Keyboard LEDs
Modes
The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the
effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when
exiting the application to retain the setting.
Mode Buttons
Random Color Wave Up/Down
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
Breathe (All Colors) Tempo Beat
Cycle Colors
Table 6 - Mode Buttons
Dancing Effect
Flashing
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