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Clevo X170SM User guide

Contents
About this Concise User Guide ...................................................................... 1
System Startup ................................................................................................ 4
System Software .............................................................................................4
Intel® Optane™ Setup ................................................................................... 5
RAID Setup ....................................................................................................7
System Map: Front View with Display Open ............................................... 9
LED Indicators ............................................................................................. 10
Keyboard & Function Keys .......................................................................... 11
Control Center ..............................................................................................14
Flexikey® Application .................................................................................17
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and
Settings .........................................................................................................22
Video Features .............................................................................................. 23
Power Options ..............................................................................................24
Audio Features ..............................................................................................25
Driver Installation .........................................................................................26
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................................27
Bluetooth Module (Option) .......................................................................... 27
Fingerprint Reader ........................................................................................ 28
TPM ..............................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 30
Specifications ................................................................................................ 31
Inhalt
Schnellstart ...................................................................................................36
Intel® Optane™ Setup ................................................................................. 37
RAID Setup ..................................................................................................39
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem Bildschirm ................ 41
LED-Anzeigen .............................................................................................. 42
Tastatur und Funktionstasten ........................................................................43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts .................................44
Control Center .............................................................................................. 46
Flexikey® Anwendung ................................................................................ 49
Vollfarbe "Pro Taste" LED-Tastatur ............................................................ 52
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und Einstellungen
von Windows 10 ........................................................................................... 54
Grafikfunktionen .......................................................................................... 55
Energieoptionen ............................................................................................ 56
Audiofunktionen ........................................................................................... 57
Installation der Treiber ................................................................................. 58
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .................................................................... 59
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ........................................................................... 59
Fingerabdruckleser ....................................................................................... 60
TPM (Option) ............................................................................................... 61
Fehlerbehebung ............................................................................................ 62
Technische Daten ......................................................................................... 63
Sommaire
Guide de démarrage rapide ...........................................................................68
Configuration Intel® Optane™ .................................................................... 69
Configuration RAID ..................................................................................... 71
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l'écran ouvert ..................................... 73
Indicateurs LED ............................................................................................ 74
Clavier et touches fonction ........................................................................... 75
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite ....................................... 76
Control Center .............................................................................................. 78
Application Flexikey® ................................................................................. 81
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de
Configuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 ............................................... 86
Caractéristiques vidéo .................................................................................. 87
Options d’alimentation ................................................................................. 88
Caractéristiques audio .................................................................................. 89
Installation du pilote ..................................................................................... 90
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ..................................................................... 91
Module Bluetooth (Option) .......................................................................... 91
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales ......................................................................92
TPM ..............................................................................................................93
Dépannage ....................................................................................................94
Spécifications ................................................................................................ 95
Contenidos
Guía rápida para empezar ...........................................................................100
Configuración de Intel® Optane™ .............................................................101
Configuración RAID ..................................................................................103
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con la pantalla abierta .............................105
Indicadores LED ......................................................................................... 106
Teclado y teclas de función ........................................................................ 107
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha ..............................108
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior ............................................ 109
Control Center ............................................................................................110
Aplicación Flexikey® .................................................................................113
Teclado LED a todo color «por tecla» ........................................................116
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control y
Configuración de Windows 10 ...................................................................118
Parámetros de vídeo .................................................................................... 119
Opciones de energía .................................................................................... 120
Características de audio .............................................................................. 121
Instalación de controladores .......................................................................122
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ................................................................ 123
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) .......................................................................123
Lector de huellas digitales ..........................................................................124
TPM ............................................................................................................125
Solución de problemas ................................................................................ 126
Especificaciones .........................................................................................127
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ........................................................... 129
Guida di avvio rapido ................................................................................. 132
Configurazione Intel® Optane™ ............................................................... 133
Configurazione RAID ................................................................................ 135
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con lo schermo aperto ............... 137
Indicatori LED ............................................................................................ 138
Tastiera e tasti funzione .............................................................................. 139
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra .........................140
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore ................................. 141
Control Center ............................................................................................ 142
Applicazione Flexikey® ............................................................................. 145
Tastiera a LED "per tasto" a colori ............................................................. 148
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello di
controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 .................................................... 150
Funzioni video ............................................................................................ 151
Opzioni risparmio energia .......................................................................... 152
Funzionalità audio ...................................................................................... 153
Installazione driver ..................................................................................... 154
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .............................................................. 155
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ..................................................................... 155
Lettore d’impronte digitali ......................................................................... 156
TPM ............................................................................................................ 157
Risoluzione dei problemi ............................................................................ 158
Specifiche tecniche ..................................................................................... 159

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 substitute for the expanded English language User’s Ma nual 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 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 + User’s Manual disc.
© May 2020

Trademarks

Intel is a trademark/registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft 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 electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the
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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 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.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service person­nel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel 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 panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your com­puter.
Safety Information
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• 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.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies, peripherals and cables.
• 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.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised 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 sharp edges. Be careful when handling the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised 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.
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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/Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not use Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries in high ambi­ent temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
• If you are working in areas of low temperature use the AC/DC adapter to power the computer.
Adapter Notes
This computer is designed to be powered by the 2 AC/DC adapters supplied. When the computer is powered by the dual adapters the system will be in its highest performance mode.
If the system is being powered by a single adapter, note the following:
• When the battery level is less than 10%, the system will not start if powered by one Adapter only.
• If a battery is not installed, the system will not start.
• The overall system performance will be equivalent to the system in DC (battery powered) mode.
• Although powered by a single adapter the battery will not charge.
• As the adapter is powered separately, the battery will not be charged, and the operating system will show the capacity unchanged.
• When the battery is low, and the low battery beep sound is being played, the system will continue to do so and will not enter a power-saving state.
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System Startup

130°
Figure 1
Opening the Lid /
Computer with
Dual AC/DC Adapt-
ers Plugged-In
Adapter Stand
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. The AC/DC adapters can be stored in the stand supplied, but can only be orientated one way as indicated in the picture on the right. Insert the adapters with the open end for the power cord facing the 280W logo. Do not use a
single AC/DC adapter to power the system (see Adapter Notes on page 3).
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5. When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapters and initially set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cords to the DC-In jacks on the rear of the com-
6. Use one hand to raise the degrees); use the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
puter then plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and connect the AC power cords to the AC/DC adapters and the battery will now be unlocked.
lid to a comfortable viewing angle
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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 Micro- soft Windows 10.

Intel® Optane™/RAID Support

Note that your system can be set up as a RAID OR to support Intel® Optane™, but it cannot be set to support both systems. You need to setup Intel
® Optane™ or RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system (see page 5 & page 7).
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Intel® Optane™ Setup

Intel® Optane™ is a combination of a compatible mem­ory device and Intel Rapid Storage Technology soft- ware. This combination is designed to speed up your system performance by caching boot data, executables, frequently accessed data and system page files to a non volatile, low latency Intel® Optane™ SSD.
Contact your distributor or supplier to see if your system supports this technology.
If you are reinstalling a system that has previously been setup in Intel RST Premium mode, make sure you have disabled the Intel Optane Memory (see Disabling Intel®
Optane™ on page 6).

Intel® Optane™ Setup Procedure

You need to setup Intel® Optane™ before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to pre­pare the following in order to do so.
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•The Microsoft Windows 10 OS on a DVD or USB flash
drive
• An Intel® Optane™ SSD installed in your system.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
1. Start-up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS and go to the Setup Utility.
2. Select the Advanced menu.
3. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select Intel RST Premium... and select <OK>.
4. Press F10 to “Save and Exit” and select <Yes>, however note below.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS (DVD) is in the attached DVD
drive or on a USB flash drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD or USB flash drive.
5. 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).
6. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
7. It is recommended that you select and then delete existing partitions.
8. Click New to create a partition for Windows.
9. It is very important to make sure that when you create the partition, leave at least a minimum of unallocated space of 5MB.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system.
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11. Install the Windows drivers (see page 26). Make sure you install
Figure 2 - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Status
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
12. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
13. Click Enable.
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14. The system will pop-up a message and ask you to select a compatible fast drive (in this case there should only be one option).
15. You will need to restart the computer after enabling Optane, and make sure the system is powered by the powered AC/DC adapter, and not by battery only.
16. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time).
17. After the process has been completed restart the computer.

Disabling Intel® Optane™

If you wish to disable an existing Intel® Optane™ setup then follow the procedure below to do so.
1. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
2. Click Disable.
3. Click Yes when the message pops up.
4. Restart the computer to complete the process.
5. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
6. The Status of Intel® Optane™ Memory is indicated in the
Window.
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RAID Setup

Your solid state drives (SSDs) can be set up in RAID mode (for increased performance or protection). Note
that setting up your 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) require two or three identical solid state drives.
Prepare the following before setting up your SSDs in RAID mode:
• The Microso ft Windows 10 OS on a DVD or USB flash
drive.
• Two or three identical solid state drives.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Note: All SSDs in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system be­havior.
or Parity (RAID 5) mode (see Table 1) you will
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
SSDs
needed)
RAID 1
(at lease two
SSDs
needed)
RAID 5
(at lease three
Ds
SS
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 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.
RAID 5 (Parity) is the most regularly used secure RAID level. RAID 5 consists of block-
level striping with distributed parity so data blocks are striped across the drives and parity data is not written to a fixed drive, but is spread across all drives. Using the parity data, the computer can recalculate the data of one of the other data blocks, should that data no lon­ger be available. A RAID 5 array can withstand a failure of a single drive so that no data is lost.
Table 1 - RAID Description
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RAID Setup Procedure

1. Start-up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS and go to the Setup Utility.
2. Select the Advanced menu.
3. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select Intel RST Premium... and select <OK>.
4. Press F10 to Save and Exit and select <Yes>.
5. After the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and
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go to the Setup Utility.
6. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and select Create RAID Volume.
7. You can now setup your RAID volume using the installed SSDs.
8. Select Name and type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and select <Yes>.
9. Select RAID Level and choose the RAID Level required (see
Table 1 on page 7) and press Enter.
• RAID 0 (Striping)
• RAID 1 (Mirroring)
• RAID 5 (Parity)
10. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name.
11. Click on X to select the disk required.
12. You should select two or three identical SSDs to form your RAID volume.
13. 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).
14. Select Create Volume (make sure you have selected your disks).
15. The system will list your RAID volume.
16. Press F10 to “Save and Exit” and select <Yes>, however note below.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS (DVD) is in the attached DVD
drive or on a USB flash drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD or USB flash drive.
17. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating
system as normal (see your help on installing the Windows OS).
18. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
19. Install the Windows drivers (see page 26). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
Windows documentation if you need
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System Map: Front View with Display Open

Figure 3
Front View with Display Open
1. PC Camera
2. *Camera LED
*When the camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. Display
5. Power Button
6. Keyboard
7. Fingerprint Sensor
8. Touchpad & Buttons
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4
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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.
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LED Indicators

*Powered USB Port
The powered USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (see page 12) 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 de-
vices 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 30).
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Icon Color Description
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Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking Orange*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Green Storage Device Activity
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The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In and the Powered
USB Port is On*
Table 2 - LED Indicators

Keyboard & Function Keys

Numeric Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Scr Lk & Num Lk
Function Keys
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad for easy nu­meric data input. Pressing Num Lk 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 the Control Center driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
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Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Touchpad Toggle Number Lock Toggle
Turn Display Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use touchpad to turn on)
Mute Toggle
Volume Decrease/
Increase
Change Display Configuration (see page 23)
Display Brightness
Decrease/Increase
PC Camera Power
To gg l e
Airplane Mode Toggle
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Fn +
Fn +
Fn + Power
Button
Fn +
Fn +
*Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games.
Fn +
Scroll Lock Toggle
Caps Lock Toggle
Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see pag e 12)
Control Center Toggle (see page 14)
Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see page
17)
Sleep Toggle
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views

Figure 4 - Front, Left & Right Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Speakers
3. Vent
4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
6. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical)
7. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphones / Microphone)
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Port
9. DisplayPort 1.4 over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
10. *Powered USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port *Toggle power to this port by using Fn + Power Button (see Table 2 on
page 10).
11. Security Lock Slot
Overheating
To prevent your com­puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Front
Left
Right
1
2
3
4
8
5
9
6 7
10
2
5
11
3
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views

Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
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 SSDk/RAM etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/sup­plier for further information.
Figure 5
Bottom & Rear Views
1. Vent
2. Battery
3. Subwoofer
4. Speakers
5. Thunderbolt 3 Port
6. Mini DisplayPorts 1.4
7. HDMI-Out Port
8. RJ-45 LAN Jack
9. DC-In Jacks
10. Light Bar (see Light Bar on page 21).
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3
4
2
4
5 6 7 8 9 96
1
1
10
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Control Center

Figure 6 - Control Center
Figure 7 - Power Modes
Run the Control Center from the Start menu in Windows
. You can also press the Fn + Esc key com-
bination, or double-click the icon in the notification
area of the taskbar to access the Control Center. The Control Center provides quick access to Power Modes, Fan settings, CPU/GPU overclocking settings, LED
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Keyboard configuration and the Flexikey application.

Power Modes

Power Modes allows you to adjust the power mode by clicking the appropriate icon.
• Power Saving mode focuses on saving battery life (the
CPU Turbo Boost will be on and dGPU Turbo will be off).
• Quiet mode focuses on reducing fan noise and will
decrease both CPU and GPU power.
• Entertainment mode balances CPU and GPU power and
is ideal for watching videos etc.
• Performance mode is ideal for gaming with higher CPU
and GPU performance.
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Fan Speed Control

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Figure 8 - Fan Speed Control/Anti-Dust Fan
Setting
1
You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Automatic/ Slient or Custom. The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to
control the heat of the CPU/GPU. You can use the Offset slider to adjust the settings to your preference. However you can adjust the setting to Maximum if you prefer.
The Custom setting allows you to click and drag on any of the 2 mid­range nodes on the graph in order to adjust the temperature parame­ters of the CPU Fan or GPU Fan. All these settings can be
overidden by the system, as a safety precaution, if it requires heavier use of the fan.
Anti-Dust Fan Setting
This system features an anti-dust fan, which runs alternately clock­wise and counter-clockwise, in order to eliminate dust from building up inside the computer. You can run the fan immediately, and adjust the schedule for when to run the fan, by clicking Anti-Dust Fan Set- ting in the Fan Speed Setting control panel and then clicking the appropriate controls.
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GPU Overclocking

Overclocking Issues
Note overclocking the system (CPU/GPU) by making alterations to clock frequency and/or voltage may cause hardware damage, reduce system stability, the useful life of the system and affect system data integrity. Therefore over­clocking the system is enabled at the user’s own risk, and is not covered in the warranty terms.
Overclocking should only be enabled when pow­ered by a plugged-in adapter, and not on battery power. A warning message will appear when you have activated CPU/Memory/GPU overclocking, click OK to activate the changes or click Cancel to return to the previous settings.
Resetting the System In Case of Errors
If you get any system errors, to reset the comput­er you can press and hold the power button to force the system to shutdown. To restart press and hold the power button while holding down the Fn + D key combination (for the CPU reset) or Fn + G (for the GPU reset). This will change the overclocking settings back to the disabled state.
Figure 9
GPU Overclocking
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CPU Overclocking

The GPU Overclocking item can be used to adjust the GPU Core Increment and Memory Increment by means of the sliders. Click Save to retain the setting changes. You can also access the GPU Overclocking item from the Start menu in Windows .
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CPU Overclocking
You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details). You can adjust the CPU Overclocking settings by adjusting the sliders for the CPU Ratio Override, then click Save to retain the setting changes.
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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.
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configura­tion application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc.

Keyboard and Mouse Settings

Click Enable (at the bottom right of the ap­plication window) to create settings for the keyboard and/ or mouse. Clicking on Keyboard Macro or Mouse Mac-
ro will allow you to access the settings page for either the
keyboard or mouse.
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Click Flexikey in the Control Center to access the Flexikey® application.
Figure 11 - Enable (Keyboard Macro & Mouse Macro)

Profiles

The controls at the top right side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add /Delete profiles, Export
and Import profiles by clicking on the appropriate
icon. If you double-click on a profile you can change the profile name. 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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Flexikey® Application Features

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• Express Key - This feature allows you to configure a sin-
gle key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combina­tions, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a com­plex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• 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
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mouse buttons.
Keyboard Settings
The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the action type (Express Key, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the top of the page.
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 forward and backward buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the button number and then select the action type (Express Key, Express Text or Disable) from the menu at the top of the page.
Figure 13 - Mouse Configuration
Figure 12 - Keyboard Configuration
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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 Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile,
click on the chosen key to select it, and then click to select Express Key.
2. In the following example we want to change an existing game
key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards, to use the 1 key to combine this movement to sprint forward.
3. Click the Record 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).
4. Click the Record and stop recording.
5. If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Restore.
6. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in green.
button and then press the key or
button again to complete the process
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 Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express Text.
2. Click the Record (the Start key is the key used in your target program to open a text message).
3. Click in the Text Content field and type in your message and click Save.
button in Start key and press a key
4. Click the Record (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).
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.
button in Send key and press a key
Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1. Enable and select Keyboard Macro under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select Disable.
2. The key will now be disabled.
3. If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on Restore.
4. The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in gray.
KB Brightness
You can adjust the keyboard brightness using the Bright­ness slider.
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Full Color “Per Key” LED Keyboard

On boot the key­board will mo­mentarily flash. You can click in the Override
Boot Effect
check box to disable the key­board flashing effect as the system boots.
You can change the colors for individual keys on the full color “Per Key” LED Keyboard. The LED Keyboard ap- plication can be accessed by clicking LED Keyboard in the Control Center (or by pressing the Fn plus key) or from the Start menu in Windows .
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Figure 14 - LED Keyboard Application
The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below.
Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
Fn +
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Launch the LED Keyboard
Application
Toggle the Keyboard LED
On/Off
Keyboard LED Illumination
Decrease
Keyboard LED Illumination
Increase
Table 4 - Keyboard LEDs
LED Mode - Keyboard
Click Keyboard, on the left under LED Mode, to set in­dividual color settings for any keyboard keys you may wish to highlight.
Simply click to highlight any keys to which you wish to apply the color, and then click a color from the color swatch to apply the color. To highlight further keys first click to deselect any previously selected keys, then repeat the above procedure. To clear settings click Restore.
LED Mode - Keyboard Effect
Click on Keyboard Effect (under LED Mode) and then click any of the Effect buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. You can also adjust the LED Speed for the ef­fects from the buttons on the right. Some effect colors can set to Random or Custom.
Wave Breath
Scan Blink
Random Ripple
Snake
Table 5 - Keyboard Effects
KB Sleep Timer
Figure 15 - LED Mode - Light Bar
Enable and then select the amount of time for which the system is idle before the keyboard LED enters sleep mode (i.e. the LED keyboard illumination will turn off to save power).
KB Brightness
You can adjust the keyboard brightness using the Bright­ness slider.

Light Bar

Click LED Keyboard in the Control Center to access the LED Keyboard application (see Figure 14 on page
20).
Click on Light Bar (under LED Mode). You can use
the Light Bar control to configure the lighting. The Light Bar effect features different lighting modes, some of which can be set to Random or Custom colors. The Light Bar can also be adjusted for Brightness and LED Speed.
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Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu,
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text Menu, Task-
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Panel and Set-
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Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings
Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard).
Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key
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combination) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Apps and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, De­vice Manager and Network Connections etc.
The notification area of the taskbar is in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the control panels and applications referred to throughout the course of this man­ual can be accessed from here.
Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. To access the Control Panel, select Control Panel under the Windows System item in the Start Menu.
The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Devices, Phone, Network & Internet, Personalization, Apps, Accounts, Time & Language, Gaming, Ease of Access, Search, Cortana, Privacy and Up­date & Security.
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Video Features

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Project
You can switch display devices, and configure display op­tions in Windows as long as the video driver is installed.
To access the Display control panel in Windows:
1. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the
menu.
2. Choose the required display settings from the menus.
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:
1. Access the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Start menu in Win­dows .
OR
2. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu.

G-SYNC

G-SYNC is designed to provide a smooth game play ex­perience from your GeForce product by synchronizing the monitor’s refresh cycle to the GPU’s render rate, thus re­moving lag and stutter issues, in order to have objects ap­pear sharper and scenes display instantly. enabled by default. In a multiple display configuration set the G-SYNC capable display as the Primary Display.
G-SYNC is

Display Devices

Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort and/or Display­Port over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and/or Thunderbolt 3 port. See your display device manual to see which for­mats are supported.
Configuring the Displays in Windows
All external and internal displays (up to 4 active displays) can be configured from Windows by using the Display or System (in Settings) control panel or the Project menu.
To configure the displays using the Project menu:
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it(them) on.
2. Press the + P (or Fn + F7) key combination.
3. Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only,
Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.
4. You can also click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to
connect to any wireless enabled display.
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To configure the displays using the Display control panel:

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Display (Multiple displays)
4 Connected Displays
Note that when 4 displays are connected, only 2 displays may be configured in Duplicate mode.
1. Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it(them) on.
2. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the menu.
3. Click the Detect button.
4. The computer will then detect any attached displays.
5. You can configure up to 4 displays from the Multiple displays menu.
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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 + F12), computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode (the default power saving state) from the left menu.
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 fur- ther configuration options.
Figure 19 - Power Options
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Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows.
The volume may be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination. The sound volume level can also be set using the volume control within Windows. Click the Speaker icon in the taskbar to check the setting.

Super X-Fi Headphone Holography

This system features Super X-Fi headphone holography to replicate a high-end multi-speaker system in your head­phones/headset. However note the following:
1. X-Fi audio technology will be the default audio control for headphones/a headset plugged in to the 2-in-1 (Headphone/
Microphone) audio jack, therefore volume levels are only control­lable by the Windows volume controls and not the Realtek Audio Console or Sound Blaster Atlas control panel .
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Sound Blaster Atlas

The Sound Blaster Atlas application allows you to con­figure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster Atlas Application
Run the Sound Blaster Atlas control panel from the Start menu in Windows .
Figure 20 - Sound Blaster Atlas
2. The default volume level for the connected headphones/ headset is set at 69%. If the volume level is increased above 69%, upon restart the system will revert to the 69% default level. Any decrease in the volume level lower than 69% will be retained after restart.
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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).
Figure 21 - Install Drivers
Driver Installation
General Guidelines
As a general guide follow the default on-screen in­structions for each driver (e.g. Next > Next > Fin- ish) unless you are an ad­vanced user. In many cases a restart is required to install the driver.
Make sure any modules (e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth) are ON before installing the appropriate driver.
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. This setup will probably have already been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click
Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Install the drivers in the or- der indicated in Figure 21. 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

Latest Updates

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After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Check for updates (Settings > Update & Security > Check for updates) and go to the Microsoft Store and click Downloads and updates > Get updates to update all Apps etc.
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