Eurocom P370EM User Manual

V12.1.00

Preface

Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information
contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or
any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse)
of this publication.
This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, trans­mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer or creators
of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trade­marks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended
as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.
©July 2012

Trademarks

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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R&TTE Directive

This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Direc­tive 1999/5/EC.

This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Lux­embourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland,
United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slov­enia.

CE Marking

This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at­tained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE”. The CE Mark applies
to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark
is obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his
product in the European market.

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC in order to attain CE
Marking. A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the
directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion. As such the device will bear the
notified body number 0560 after the CE mark.

The CE Marking is not a quality mark. Foremost, it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of a product.
Secondly, CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to, whereas most q uality marking s are vo lu ntary.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in­stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the service representative or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
And

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

device.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standard s could void your authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.

EuP-Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement:

The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission (EC)
regulations on power consumption in off mode or standby mode:

• Standby Mode < 2W

• Off Mode < 1W

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury
to persons when using any electrical equipment:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example n ear a ba th tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tu b, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There

may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. 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.

5. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit (Full Range AC/DC Adapter - AC Input 100 -

240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 20V, 15A (300W) minimum).

This Computer’s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.

Do not expose the computer
to any shock or vibration.

Do not place it on an unstable
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on the computer.

2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele-

ment. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly dam­aged.

Do not expose it to excessive

heat or direct sunlight.

Do not leave it in a place where

foreign matter or moisture may

affect the system.

Don’t use or stor e the computer

in a humid environment.

Do not place the computer on

any surface that will block the

Vents/Fan Intakes.

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3. 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.

4. Follow the proper workin g procedu res for t he computer. Shut th e comp uter down pro per ly and don’t for ge t

to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted.

Do not turn off the power until
you properly shut down all pro­grams.

Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is
on.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Unplug the power cord befor e
attaching peripheral devices.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

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Power Safety

Warning

Before you undertake
any upgrade proce­dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and discon­nected all peripherals
and cables (including
telephone lines and
power cord).

You must also remove
your battery in order to
prevent accidentally
turning the machine
on. Before removing

the battery discon­nect the AC/DC
adapter from the
computer.

Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.

• Your AC/DC ada pter may be design ed for inte rnational travel but it still requires a steady,
uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult

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your service representative or local power company .

• The power adapter may have either a 2-pr ong or a 3-prong ground ed 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 su re 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.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup­plies (i.e. AC/DC adapter or car adapter).

Do not plug in the power
cord if you are wet.

Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.

Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.

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Polymer Battery Precautions

Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides
the general battery precaution information overleaf.

• 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.

See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information.

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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 in to 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 equivalen t type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Battery Precautions

• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.

• Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on.

• 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.

• If you do not use the battery for an extended period, then remove the battery from the computer for storage.

• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.

• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repa ir or replacemen t to you r service repre sentati ve or qu al­ified service personnel.

• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteri es
may 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 before disposing of the battery.

• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.

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Cleaning

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Removal Warning

When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upg rade, remember to replace the cover(s) and
screw(s) before restoring power to the system.

Also note the following when the cover is removed:

• Hazardous moving parts.

• Keep away from moving fan blades.

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth.
Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.

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 rain or other 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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Power Off Before Traveling

Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a
notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents/Fan Intakes to be blocked. To pre vent your computer
from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan Intakes while the computer is in use.

Travel Considerations

Packing

As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go:

1. Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.

2. Power off the computer and peripherals.

3. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.

4. Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.

5. The AC/DC adapter uses volt ages from 100 to 240 volt s so you won’t need a second volt age adapter. However,

check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.

6. Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.

7. If you’re taking any perip herals (e.g. a printer, mouse or digital camera), pack them and those devices’ adapters

and/or cables.

8. Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or req uire proof of ownersh ip for both hard -

ware and software. Make sure your “papers” are handy.

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On the Road

In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting,
keep these points in mind:

Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very
common. Don’t check it with “normal” luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knock­ing the computer against hard objects.

Beware of Electromagnetic fields - Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the com­puter, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media. They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your computer and
disks around the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to turn it on). Note:
Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.

Fly safely - Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight.
These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make
sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.

Get power where you can - If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC/DC adapter and keep your battery(ies)
charged.

Keep it dry - If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can condense inside the computer.
Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate.

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Developing Good Work Habits

Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in fron t of the computer for long periods of time.
Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain:

• Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the
level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed position.

• Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat on the floor or on
a footrest if necessary.

• Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably.

• Sit straight so that your kne es, hips and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when
you are working.

• Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time.

Remember to:

• Alter your posture frequently.

• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.

• Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent
and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.

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Lighting

Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue.

• Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light.

• Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

• Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance.

• Adjust the display-viewing angle to find the best position.

LCD Screen Care

To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors (caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for
an extended period of time) take the following precautions:

• Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time.

• Use a rotating, moving or blank screen saver (this prevents an image from being displayed too long ).

• Rotate desktop background images every few days.

• Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use.

LCD Electro-Plated Logos

Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro-plated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive.
Due to general wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop 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 distributor/supplier.

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Contents

Notice .............................................................................................................................................................I

FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................III

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ....................................................................................................IV

EuP-Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement: ....................................................................IV

Instructions for Care and Operation ...........................................................................................................VI

Power Safety ............................................................................................................................................VIII

Polymer Battery Precautions ......................................................................................................................IX

Battery Precautions ......................................................................................................................................X

Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................XI

Servicing .....................................................................................................................................................XI

Travel Considerations ............................................................................................................................... XII

Quick Start Guide

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................1-1

Advanced Users .........................................................................................................................................1-2

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ....................................................................................................1-2

Warning Boxes ..........................................................................................................................................1-2

Not Included ..............................................................................................................................................1-3

System Software ........................................................................................................................................1-4

RAID & AHCI Setup .................................................................................................................................1-4

System Startup ...........................................................................................................................................1-5

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System Map: LCD Panel Open ..................................................................................................................1-6

LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................1-7

Keyboard ....................................................................................................................................................1-8

Keyboard Backlight LED ..........................................................................................................................1-9

Effects Buttons & Help ............................................................................................................................1-11

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .................................................................................................................1-13

Control Center .........................................................................................................................................1-14

System Map: Front & Rear Views ...........................................................................................................1-15

System Map: Right View .........................................................................................................................1-16

System Map: Left View ...........................................................................................................................1-18

System Map: Bottom View .....................................................................................................................1-19

Video Features .........................................................................................................................................1-21

Screen Resolution ....................................................................................................................................1-22

NVIDIA Control Panel ............................................................................................................................1-23

Catalyst Control Center ...........................................................................................................................1-24

Power Options .........................................................................................................................................1-25

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................2-1

Hard Disk Drive .........................................................................................................................................2-2

Optical Device ...........................................................................................................................................2-3

Loading Discs ............................................................................................................................................2-3

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Handling CDs or DVDs .............................................................................................................................2-4

DVD Regional Codes ................................................................................................................................2-5

Multi-In-1 Card Reader .............................................................................................................................2-6

Audio Features ...........................................................................................................................................2-7

Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound .........................................................................................................2-8

Setup for Audio Recording ......................................................................................................................2-10

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .................................................................................................................2-11

Gestures and Device Settings ..................................................................................................................2-13

Power Management

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................3-1

The Power Sources ....................................................................................................................................3-2

AC/DC Adapter .........................................................................................................................................3-2

Battery ........................................................................................................................................................3-2

Turning On the Computer ..........................................................................................................................3-3

Power Plans ...............................................................................................................................................3-4

Power-Saving States ..................................................................................................................................3-6

Sleep ..........................................................................................................................................................3-6

Hibernate ....................................................................................................................................................3-7

Shut down ..................................................................................................................................................3-7

Configuring the Power Buttons .................................................................................................................3-8

Resuming Operation ..................................................................................................................................3-9

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Power Conservation Modes .....................................................................................................................3-10

Battery Information .................................................................................................................................3-11

Conserving Battery Power .......................................................................................................................3-12

Battery Life ..............................................................................................................................................3-13

New Battery .............................................................................................................................................3-13

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ...................................................................................3-13

Proper handling of the Battery Pack ........................................................................................................3-14

Battery FAQ .............................................................................................................................................3-15

Multi GPU Configuration & Power .........................................................................................................3-19

Drivers & Utilities

RAID & AHCI Setup .................................................................................................................................4-1

What to Install ............................................................................................................................................4-1

Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................4-2

Manual Driver Installation .........................................................................................................................4-4

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ..................................................................................................4-4

User Account Control ................................................................................................................................4-5

Windows Security Message .......................................................................................................................4-5

New Hardware Found ................................................................................................................................4-5

Driver Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................4-5

Chipset .......................................................................................................................................................4-6

LAN ...........................................................................................................................................................4-6

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Card Reader ...............................................................................................................................................4-6

TouchPad ...................................................................................................................................................4-6

Hot Key ......................................................................................................................................................4-6

USB 3.0 ......................................................................................................................................................4-6

MEI Driver .................................................................................................................................................4-6

Audio .........................................................................................................................................................4-6

Video Drivers .............................................................................................................................................4-7

NVIDIA Video (VGA) ..............................................................................................................................4-7

AMD Video (VGA) ...................................................................................................................................4-7

Optional Drivers ........................................................................................................................................4-8

BIOS Utilities

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................5-1

The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...............................................................................................................5-2

Failing the POST .......................................................................................................................................5-3

Fatal Errors ................................................................................................................................................5-3

Non-Fatal Errors ........................................................................................................................................5-3

The Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................................5-4

Entering Setup ...........................................................................................................................................5-4

Setup Screens .............................................................................................................................................5-5

Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................5-6

System Time & Date (Main Menu) ...........................................................................................................5-6

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SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................................................................................................................5-7

System/Extended Memory (Main Menu) ..................................................................................................5-7

BIOS Revision/ KBC/EC firmware Revision / VGA Card / VBIOS etc. (Main Menu) ...........................5-7

Advanced Menu .........................................................................................................................................5-8

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..........................................................................................5-8

Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ...............................................5-9

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu) .................................................................................5-9

Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Advanced Menu) ........................................................................................5-9

SATA Mode (Advanced Menu) ..............................................................................................................5-10

Legacy USB Support (Advanced Menu) .................................................................................................5-10

Boot Logo (Advanced Menu) ..................................................................................................................5-10

Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) .................................................................................................5-10

Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) ...........................................................................................5-10

Security Menu ..........................................................................................................................................5-11

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ..............................................................................................5-11

Set User Password (Security Menu) ........................................................................................................5-12

Password on boot (Security Menu) ..........................................................................................................5-12

Trusted Computing (Security Menu) .......................................................................................................5-13

TPM State (Security Menu > TPM Support Enabled) .............................................................................5-14

Pending TPM operation (Security Menu > TPM Support & TPM State Enabled) .................................5-15

Boot Menu ...............................................................................................................................................5-16

Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ........................................................................................................5-17

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Exit Menu ................................................................................................................................................5-18

Upgrading The Computer

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................6-1

When Not to Upgrade ................................................................................................................................6-2

Removing the Battery ................................................................................................................................6-4

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device ................................................................................................6-5

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) ............................................................................................................6-6

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover .............................................................................................6-12

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ..................................................................................................6-13

Modules

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................7-1

Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode ..................................................................................................7-2

AHCI Mode ...............................................................................................................................................7-2

RAID ..........................................................................................................................................................7-2

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application .........................................................................................7-2

SATA RAID Setup Procedure (BIOS) ......................................................................................................7-5

RAID Setup (Intel Matrix) .........................................................................................................................7-6

PC Camera Module ....................................................................................................................................7-9

PC Camera Driver Installation .................................................................................................................7-10

PC Camera Audio Setup ..........................................................................................................................7-11

Wireless LAN Module .............................................................................................................................7-17

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3rd Party 802.11b/g/n WLAN Combo Driver Installation ......................................................................7-18

Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ............................................................................................................7-19

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 ...................................................................................7-22

Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Intel® PROSet Wireless .......................................................7-25

Intel® My WiFi Configuration ................................................................................................................7-27

Windows Mobility Center .......................................................................................................................7-36

Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM) ..................................................................................................7-37

Fingerprint Reader Module ......................................................................................................................7-38

Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation .....................................................................................................7-38

AuthenTec TrueSuite Application ...........................................................................................................7-39

Bluetooth Module ....................................................................................................................................7-49

3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation ...........................................................................7-51

Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............................................................................................7-52

Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 ...................................................................................7-53

Trusted Platform Module .........................................................................................................................7-57

Enabling & Activating TPM ....................................................................................................................7-58

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation ..............................................................................7-60

Initializing TPM .......................................................................................................................................7-61

Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool ................................................................................................7-63

Sound Blaster Audio ................................................................................................................................7-71

Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 Audio AP Installation ....................................................................................7-71

Sound Blaster AP Activation ...................................................................................................................7-72

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Sound Blaster Console .............................................................................................................................7-73

THX TruStudio Pro Application .............................................................................................................7-78

Intel Rapid Storage Technology ..............................................................................................................7-81

IRST Driver Installation ..........................................................................................................................7-81

RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair ..........................................................................................7-84

Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes .......................................................................7-84

Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver ....................................................................................................7-87

Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration ........................................................................................7-88

Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation .................................................................................7-94

Troubleshooting

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................8-1

Basic Hints and Tips ..................................................................................................................................8-2

Backup and General Maintenance .............................................................................................................8-3

Viruses .......................................................................................................................................................8-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ......................................................................................8-5

Problems & Possible Solutions ..................................................................................................................8-7

Bluetooth Connection Problems ..............................................................................................................8-17

Installing Windows 7 (pre Service Pack 1) for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks ...............8-21

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................A-1

Ports and Jacks ..........................................................................................................................................A-2

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Card Reader ..............................................................................................................................................A-2

DC-In Jack ................................................................................................................................................A-2

DisplayPort ...............................................................................................................................................A-2

e-SATA/USB 3.0 Port ..............................................................................................................................A-2

HDMI-Out Port .........................................................................................................................................A-3

Headphone-Out Jack .................................................................................................................................A-3

Line-In Jack ..............................................................................................................................................A-3

Microphone-In Jack ..................................................................................................................................A-3

RJ-45 LAN Jack .......................................................................................................................................A-3

S/PDIF-Out Jack .......................................................................................................................................A-4

Security Lock Slot ....................................................................................................................................A-4

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports* ...................................................................................................................................A-5

USB 3.0 Port .............................................................................................................................................A-5

Powered USB 3.0 Port ..............................................................................................................................A-5

..................................................................................................................................................................A-5

Control Center

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................B-1

NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

NVIDIA Video Driver Installation ...........................................................................................................C-1

NVIDIA Control Panel .............................................................................................................................C-2

Display Devices ........................................................................................................................................C-5

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Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) ............................................................................................C-6

Extending the Display ...............................................................................................................................C-7

Attaching Other Displays (Win 7) ..........................................................................................................C-10

Using the Windows Logo Key + P Key Combination to Switch Displays ...........................................C-12

NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration ..............................................................................................C-13

NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Power ..............................................................................C-14

Manage 3D Settings ................................................................................................................................C-15

Adjust Video Settings .............................................................................................................................C-16

HDMI Audio Configuration ...................................................................................................................C-17

Audio Setup for HDMI ...........................................................................................................................C-18

HDMI Notes ...........................................................................................................................................C-20

HDMI Video Configuration ...................................................................................................................C-20

HDCP Status ...........................................................................................................................................C-21

AMD Video Driver Controls

AMD Video Driver Installation ................................................................................................................D-1

Catalyst™ Control Center ........................................................................................................................D-2

Display Devices & Options ......................................................................................................................D-7

Configuring an External Display In the CCC............................................................................................D-8

Configuring an External Display In Windows 7 ....................................................................................D-12

AMD CrossFireX™ Multi GPU Configuration .....................................................................................D-16

AMD CrossFireX™ Multi GPU Configuration & Power.......................................................................D-17

XXVII

Preface

HDMI Audio Configuration ...................................................................................................................D-18

Specifications

Processor ...................................................................................................................................................E-2

Core Logic ................................................................................................................................................E-2

Display ......................................................................................................................................................E-2

Memory .....................................................................................................................................................E-2

Video Adapter ...........................................................................................................................................E-2

Storage ......................................................................................................................................................E-3

Audio ........................................................................................................................................................E-3

Keyboard & Pointing Device ....................................................................................................................E-3

Interface ....................................................................................................................................................E-3

Card Reader .............................................................................................................................................. E-3

Slots ..........................................................................................................................................................E-3

Communication .........................................................................................................................................E-4

BIOS .........................................................................................................................................................E-4

Security ..................................................................................................................................................... E-4

Operating System ......................................................................................................................................E-4

Design Feature ..........................................................................................................................................E-4

Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................E-4

Power Management ..................................................................................................................................E-4

Power ........................................................................................................................................................E-4

XXVIII

Preface

Environmental Spec ..................................................................................................................................E-4

Physical Dimensions & Weight ................................................................................................................E-4

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Preface

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Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

Overview

This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the
computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following:

• Chapter 2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e.g. the storage devices (hard disk,
optical device, Multi-In-1 card reader), Game Keys, TouchPad & Mouse & Audio Features.

• Chapter 3 The computer’s power management options.

• Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the
computer’s subsystems.

• Chapter 5 An outline of the computer’s built-in software or BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

• Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer.

• Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer’s RAID, PC Camera, Wireless LAN, Fingerprint and Bluetooth
& WLAN Combo modules (some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configu-
ration).

• Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide.

• Appendix A Definitions of the interface, ports/jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external
devices.

• Appendix B Information on the Control Center.

• Appendix C Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls.

• Appendix D Information on the AMD Video driver controls.

• Appendix E The computer’s specification.

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Overview 1 - 1

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Notes

Check the light colored
boxes with the mark
above to find detailed
information about the
computer’s features.

Quick Start Guide

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful
to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer”

on page 6 - 1 in the User’s Manual. You may also find the notes marked with a

 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them) then
the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up
and running. Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation (more
detailed descriptions of the functions, setup and system controls are covered in the
remainder of the User’s Manual), but do not worry if you do not understand every­thing the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go. You
may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a

 as indicated in the margin.

For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see “Interface

(Ports & Jacks)” on page A - 1.

Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the

 symbol. Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface.

1 - 2 Overview

Quick Start Guide

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Drivers

If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install
the appropriate drivers. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component
e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 - 1, on page 4

- 3. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your

system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already done that for you), refer to “Drivers

& Utilities” on page 4 - 1 for installation instructions.

Ports and Jacks

See “Ports and Jacks” on page A - 2 for a description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer to com­municate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 7) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro­grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.

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Overview 1 - 3

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Quick Start Guide

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 the Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1 in-
stalled) operating system is supported.

Note: In order to run Windows 7 (SP1) without limitations or decreased performance, your computer requires a
minimum 1GB of system memory (RAM).

RAID & AHCI Setup

Note that setting up a RAID, or AHCI mode, needs to be done prior to installing the Windows OS (see “Setting

Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode” on page 7 - 2).

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Quick Start Guide

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Shutdown

Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the
Shut Down command from the Start menu in Windows 7. This will help
prevent hard disk or system problems.



NVIDIA® SLI or AMD™ CrossfireX Multi GPU Configuration & Power
Note that where two video adapters are installed in an SLI or a Cross-

fire configuration, dual power adapters connected to a power con­verter box are required to power the system (see pages C - 15 & D - 17).

Single video adapter configurations only require a single power adapter.

135°

System Startup

1. Remove all packing materials, and place the c omp ut er on a stable surface.

2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboa rd and mouse) to their ports.

3. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an

outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

4. Use one hand to raise the

the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1 - 1 below) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lif t the
computer by the lid/LCD).

5. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the power button.

lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (it is preferable

not to exceed 135 degrees

);

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use

Figure 1 - 1 - Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In/Opening the Lid/LCD

System Startup 1 - 5

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Figure 1 - 2

LCD Panel Open

1. Built-In PC Camera

2. PC Camera LED

3. Built-In
Microphone

4. LCD

5. LED Status
Indicators

6. Power Button

7. Keyboard

8. TouchPad and
Buttons

9. Fingerprint Reader
Module

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Light Sensor

This computer features a
Light Sensor that, when
enabled, will automatically
adjust screen brightness ac­cording to the background
environment.

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1

9



Wireless Device

Operation Aboard

Aircraft

The use of any portable elec­tronic transmission devices
(e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth)
aboard aircraft is usually pro­hibited. Make sure any wire­less modules are OFF if you
are using the computer
aboard aircraft.

Use the appropriate function
key combination to toggle
power to any wireless mod­ules, and check the indicators
to see if any modules are pow­ered on or not (see Table 1 -

4, on page 1 - 12).

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8

5

6

2

3

Quick Start Guide

1 - 6 System Map: LCD Panel Open

System Map: LCD Panel Open

Quick Start Guide

LED Indicators

The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indicators and LED Power Indicators) display helpful informa­tion about the current status of the computer.

Icon Color Description Icon Color Description

1

Blinking

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

Hard Disk Activity Orange DC Power is Plugged In

Number Lock is Activated Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green The Computer is In Sleep Mode

Caps Lock is Activated Blinking Orange* The Powered USB Port is On*

Orange The Battery is Charging

Scroll Lock is Activated

Table 1 - 1 - LED Status Indicators

Blinking Orange

Green The Battery is Fully Charged

The Battery has Reached Critically

Low Power Status

*Note: The powered USB 3.0 (see Figure 1 - 8 o n page 1 - 16) may be togg led on /off by means of t he Fn + Power Button
key combination (press for around 1 to 2 seconds to toggle). 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 plugge d
into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices

- see page 8 - 13).

System Map: LCD Panel Open 1 - 7

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

Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is dam­aged or you just want to
make a change, you can
use any standard USB
keyboard. The system will
detect and enable it auto­matically. However spe­cial functions/hot-keys
unique to the system’s
regular keyboard may not
work.

Num Lk & Scr Lk

Hold down the Fn Key
and Scr Lk/Num Lk to en­able scroll lock/number
lock, and check the LED
indicator for status.

Numerical

Play/Pause Key

Function Keys

ScrLk Key

Fn Key

Keypad

Game Control Keys

NumLk Key

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Special Characters

Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters.
These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad. Regular number keys (in
the upper row of the keyboard) will not work. Make sure that NumLk is on.

Quick Start Guide

Keyboard

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and
features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. See

Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12 for full function key combination details.

Figure 1 - 3 - Keyboard

1 - 8 Keyboard

Quick Start Guide

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1

1

2 3

4

1

2

3

4

Keyboard Backlight LED

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
keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see overleaf). The keyboard backlight LED may be tog­gled on/off by using the Control Center button (see Figure 1 - 6 on page 1 - 14).

Keyboard LED Function key Combinations

key to launch the

1

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

(for Custom Mode only - see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 11)

(for Custom Mode only - see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 11)

Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application

Toggle the Keyboard Backlight On/Off

Keyboard LED Illumination Decrease

Keyboard LED Illumination Increase

Table 1 - 2 - Keyboard LEDs

Keyboard Backlight LED 1 - 9

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Help Button

Keyboard Sections

Color Swatches

Effects Buttons

Quick Start Guide

Keyboard Backlight Application

The keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key. Click the Help button

in the application to display the configuration keys.

• Click the Custom button to display the three sections of the keyboard which may be configured.

• Click a section of the keyboard and the color buttons will be displayed.

• Click a color swatch to apply the color to the selected section when not overridden by any effect applied.

• Click on any of the effect buttons to apply random colors, wave or flashing effects etc (see over).

Figure 1 - 4 - Keyboard Backlight Application

1 - 10 Keyboard Backlight LED

Effects Buttons & Help



Illumination Keys

Note that the keyboard illumi­nation (increase/decrease)
keys may be used to config­ure the keyboard LED in Cus-

tom Mode only.

LED Effects Buttons

Quick Start Guide

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Random Color

Dancing Effect

Tempo Beat

Flashing

Cycle (Colors as Selected in RGB)

Custom Mode - Display & Configure

Up/Down Wave

Breathing (All Colors)

Keyboard Sections & Colors

Table 1 - 3 - LED Effects Buttons & Help

Keyboard Backlight LED 1 - 11

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Quick Start Guide

Function Keys & Visual Indicators

The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Visual in­dicators (see the table below) are available when the Hot Key driver is installed (see “Hot Key” on page 4 - 6).

Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators

Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + Esc Control Center Toggle (see over)

Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F8/F9

Fn + F2

Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + F11

Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + F12

Fn + F5/F6

Fn + F7 Display Toggle

Fn + 1

(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)

Volume Decrease/

*Light Sensor Toggle

Turn LCD Backlight Off

Increase

Fn + F10

Fn + Power

Button

Fn +

*When enabled, the Light Sensor will automatically adjust

screen brightness according to the background environment.

Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators

1 - 12 Keyboard Backlight LED

Brightness

Decrease/Increase
PC Camera Power

Toggle

WLAN Module

Power Toggle

Bluetooth Module

Power Toggle

Powered USB 3.0 Port Power Toggle

(press for around 1 to 2 seconds to toggle)

Keyboard LED Toggle (see page 1 - 9)

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse



TouchPad Cleaning

In order to improve
TouchPad perfor­mance it is necessary to
keep the surface clean
and free of fingerprints
and marks etc.

Use the cleaning cloth
supplied to keep the
TouchPad surface
clean.

Disabling

TouchPad

Use the Fn + F1 or Con­trol Center button to dis­able the TouchPad.

The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to
your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much
the same way as a two-button mouse (see pages 2 - 11 to 2 - 16 for more details).

TouchPad Sensitivity

The mouse button zones at the bottom of the TouchPad measure about 15mm from the
bottom of the TouchPad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the
middle as illustrated below. Press the left button zone for a left click, and right button
zone for a right click action. Pressing both zones simultaneously will register both a
left and right click action, and clicking beyond the zones will not register any action.

Quick Start Guide

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Figure 1 - 5 - TouchPad Sensitivity

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 1 - 13

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Control Center

Click on any button to turn any of the modules (e.g.
TouchPad, Camera) on/off.

Click on the power conservation modes to switch be­tween Performance, Balanced or Energy Star modes
(see page 3 - 10). To remove the Power Conservation
Modes screen just click in a blank area of the icon or
press a key on the keyboard.

Click on the buttons (or just click and hold the mouse but­ton) to adjust the slider for Brightness/Volume.

Click on Display Switch and click to choose a display
mode from the menu (see page C - 12).

Click on K/B LED to turn the keyboard LED on/off.

Quick Start Guide

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 modules on/off.

1 - 14 Control Center

Figure 1 - 6 - Control Center

System Map: Front & Rear Views

Figure 1 - 7

Front & Rear Views

1.

LED Power Indica­tors

2. Speakers

3. HDMI-Out Port

4. Display Port

5. DC-In Jack

6. 1 * USB 3.0 Port

See Appendix A for a more
detailed description of the
ports & jacks etc.

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HDMI Port

Note that the HDMI Port supports video and audio signals to attached external displays (al­so see “HDMI Audio Configuration” on page C - 17).

USB 3.0 Ports & USB Port Power

Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way, do not force them. USB 3.0
ports are denoted by their blue color; USB 2.0 ports are colored black. Note that the USB

3.0 port requires a driver installation (see “USB 3.0” on page 4 - 6) and is not operational
under DOS.

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3

4

5

6

2

Quick Start Guide

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System Map: Front & Rear Views 1 - 15

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Figure 1 - 8

Right View

1. Optical Device Drive
Bay

2. Combined eSATA/
USB 2.0 Port

3. Powered USB 3.0
Port

4. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports

See Appendix A for a more
detailed description of the
ports & jacks etc.



USB 3.0 Ports & USB Port Power

Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way, do not force them. USB 3.0
ports are denoted by their blue color; USB 2.0 ports are colored black. Note that the USB

3.0 port requires a driver installation (see “USB 3.0” on page 4 - 6) and is not operational
under DOS.

The powered USB 3.0 port can supply power (for charging devices only, not for op-
erating devices) when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter pl ugged
into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may
not work with certain devices - see page 8 - 12). Toggle power to this port by using Fn +

power button (press for around 1 to 2 seconds to toggle).

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1

2

3

4 4

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Right View

1 - 16 System Map: Right View



Disk Eject Warning

Don’t try to eject a CD/DVD while the system is ac­cessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”. Stop
the disk first then eject it, or press the stop button
twice.

CD/DVD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to
an unexpected power interruption) you may push the
end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency
eject hole. Do not use a sharpened pencil or any ob­ject that may break and become lodged in the hole.
Don’t try to remove a floppy disk/CD/DVD while the
system is accessing it. This may cause the system to
“crash”.



Changing DVD Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel and double-click Device
Manager (Hardware and Sound), then click th e +

next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the
DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog
box, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the
control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code.

DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS­dependent. You can select your module’s region
code 5 times. The fifth selection is pe rmanent. This
cannot be altered even if you change your operating
system or you use the module in another computer.

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Right View 1 - 17

1

1

Figure 1 - 9

Left View

1. Security Lock Slot

2. RJ-45 LAN Jack

3. Multi-In-1 Card
Reader

4. Line-In Jack

5. S/PDIF-Out Jack

6. Microphone-In
Jack

7. Headphone-Out
Jack

See Appendix A for a more
detailed description of the
ports & jacks etc.

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3

4

5

6

7

2

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Multi-in-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:

MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC

SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC

MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Left View

1 - 18 System Map: Left View

System Map: Bottom View

Figure 1 - 10

Bottom View

1. Fan Outlet/Intake

2. Component Bay
Cover

3. Sub Woofer

4. Battery

5. HDD Bay

.



Overheating

To prevent your comput­er from overheating make
sure nothing blocks the
vent(s)/fan intake(s)
while the computer is in
use.



Battery Information

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely
discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis­charges. See “Battery Information” on page 3 - 11 for full instructions.

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3

4

5

2

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Quick Start Guide

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System Map: Bottom View 1 - 19

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Figure 1 - 11 - Start Menu & Control Panel

Click here to toggle Category View

Quick Start Guide

Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel

Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 7 are accessed from the Start menu. When
you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be
placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop. Right-click the Start menu icon , and then select Properties if
you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu.

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control
Panel is accessed from the Start menu, and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features
in Windows (e.g. power, video, network, audio etc.). Windows 7 provides basic controls for many of the features,
however many new controls are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you install the drivers. To see all
controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View to view the control panel icons.

1 - 20 System Map: Bottom View

Quick Start Guide

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2

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NVIDIA/AMD Video Driver Controls

More detailed video controls are provided by the NVIDIA Con trol Pane l or Catalyst Control Center. For more detailed
information see “NVIDIA Control Panel” on page 1 - 23/“NVIDIA Control Panel” on page 1 - 23 and Appendix C or

Appendix C.

You can also access the control panels by right-clicking the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control Panel/Catalyst (TM)
Control Center (Figure 1 - 13 on page 1 - 23/Figure 1 - 14 on page 1 - 24).

Video Features

This computer features two different (either AMD or NVIDIA) video options. You can switch display devices,
and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearances and Personalization) in Win-
dows 7.

To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows:

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.

2. Click Display (icon) - In the Appearances and Personalization category.

3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjus t resolution.

OR

4. Alternatively you can right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution (Figure 1 - 12 on page 1 - 22).

5. Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution (Figure 1 - 12 on page 1 - 22).

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Video Features 1 - 21

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2



Video Options

Note that card types, specifi­cations and drivers are sub­ject to continual updates and
changes. Check with your
distributor/supplier for the
latest details on video cards
supported.

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Screen Resolution

1 - 22 Video Features

Figure 1 - 12 - Screen Resolution

NVIDIA Control Panel

1

2

2

1

You can access the NVIDIA Control Panel as follows:

Quick Start Guide

1

1. Click

2. Click NVIDIA Control Panel (Figure 1 - 13) - In the Appearances and Personalization category.

3. See “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on page B - 1 for full details on control panels etc.

4. You can also access the control panel by right-clicking the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control Panel .

OR

Start

, and click

Control Panel

.

Figure 1 - 13 - NVIDIA Control Panel

Video Features 1 - 23

1

1

2

1

Right-Click
for Menu

2

Quick Start Guide

Catalyst Control Center

You can access the CatalystTM Control Center as follows:

1. Right-click the desktop and select Catalyst Control Center (Figure 1 - 14).

OR

2. Double-click (or right-click the icon and select Catalyst Control Center) the icon (Figure 1 - 14) in the

Windows system tray notification area (make sure “Enable System Tray Menu” is clicked in Preferences).

3. See “AMD Video Driver Controls” on page D - 1 for full details on control panels etc.

Figure 1 - 14 - Catalyst Control Center Access

1 - 24 Video Features

Quick Start Guide

Power Options

The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 1 - 20 ) 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, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep
mode from the left menu. Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance.

Click to select one of the existing plans, or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to
create a new plan. Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con­figuration options.

Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 10.

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Figure 1 - 15 - Power Options

Power Options 1 - 25

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1 - 26

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio

Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio

Overview

Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components
of the computer:

•Hard Disk Drive

• Optical Device

• Multi-In-1 Card Reader

• Audio Features

• TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

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Overview 2 - 1

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



Power Safety

Before attempting to ac­cess any of the internal
components of your
computer please ensure
that the machine is not
connected to the AC
power, and that the ma­chine is turned off. Also
ensure that all peripher­al cables, including
phone lines, are discon­nected from the comput­er.

Figure 2 - 1

Hard Disk Bay

1

1

HDD Bay

2

2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive(s) is(are) used to store your data in the computer. The hard
disk(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives
with a height of 9.5 mm. The hard disk bay is accessible from the bottom of your
computer as seen below.

The computer can accommodate up to two hard disks and these may be configured
in RAID, AHCI or IDE modes. Further details on removing and inserting the hard
disk are available in “Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)” on page 6 - 6 and.

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



Sound Volume

Adjustment

How high the sound vol­ume can be set depends
on the setting of the vol­ume control within Win-
dows. Click the Volume
icon on the taskbar to
check the setting.

Peripherals must be
connected before you
turn on the system.

Figure 2 - 2

Optical Device

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1

2

3

Optical Device

There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de­vice will depend on the model you purchased (see “Storage” on page E - 3). The
optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:” and may be used as a boot device if
properly set in the BIOS (see “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 16).

Loading Discs

To insert a CD/DVD, press the open button and carefully place a CD/DVD onto
the disc tray with label-side facing up (use just enough force for the disc to click onto
the tray’s spindle). Gently push the CD/DVD tray in until its lock “clicks” and you
are ready to start. The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed,
or while an audio/video CD, or DVD, is playing. If power is unexpectedly interrupt­ed, insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole

to open the tray.

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Optical Device 2 - 3

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually
eject a CD (e.g. due to
an unexpected power
interruption) you may
push the end of a
straightened paper clip
into the emergency eject
hole. However please
do NOT use a sharp­ened pencil or similar
object that may break
and become lodged in
the hole.

Disk Eject Warning

Don’t try to remove a
CD/DVD while the sys­tem is accessing it. This
may cause the system
to “crash”.

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2 - 4 Optical Device

Handling CDs or DVDs

Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please
follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be
accessed.

Note the following:

• Hold the CD or DVD by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc.

• Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

• Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc.

• Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high-temperature areas.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD.

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

• Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock.

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Table 2 - 1

DVD Regional Coding

DVD Regional Codes

To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on

page 1 - 17.

DVD Regional Coding

Region Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada

2

3

4

5

6China

Western Europe, Japan, South

Africa, Middle East & Egypt

South-East Asia, Taiwan, South

Korea, The Philippines, Indonesia,

Hong Kong

South & Central America, Mexico,

Australia, New Zealand

N Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe,

India & Most of Africa

2

Optical Device 2 - 5

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

Card Reader Cover

Make sure you keep the
cover in the card reader
when not in use. This
will help prevent foreign
objects and/or dust get­ting in to the card read­er.

Push-Push Card

Reader

The card reader fea­tures a push-in/push-out
card insertion and ejec­tion mechanism. Simply
push the card to insert
and eject it, however Ms
Duo cards require an
adapter.

Figure 2 - 3

Right View

1. Card Reader

• MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC

• SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC

• MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo

1

2

Multi-In-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the
card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in
the same way as your hard disk (s). Make sure you install the Card Reader driver
(see “Card Reader” on page 4 - 6).

PC adapters may be required for some of these cards and are usually supplied with
them.

2 - 6 Multi-In-1 Card Reader

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



Volume Adjustment

The sound volume level
is set using the volume
control within Windows
(and the volume func­tion keys on the comput­er). Click the volume
icon in the notification
area to check the set­ting.

Headphone

Configuration

It is recommended that
you set the Speaker

Configuration to Ste­reo (not to 5.1 or 7.1

Speaker) when listening
through headphones in
order to maximize audio
quality.

Figure 2 - 4

Realtek Audio

Manager

Right-click the icon
to access the menu
above.

See “HDMI Audio Configuration” on page C - 17 or D - 18 for a description of the audio
configuration when connecting an HDMI supported display device. See also “Sound

Blaster Audio” on page 7 - 71.

Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control
panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notifi­cation area/control panel (right-click the taskbar notification area icon to bring up
an audio menu). The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key
combination (see Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12).

2

Audio Features 2 - 7

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Figure 2 - 5

Speaker

Configuration (7.1)



Auto Popup Dialog

You should enable the
auto popup dialog to au­tomatically detect when a
device has been
plugged-in. If disabled,
double-click connector
settings and click the
box to enable the auto
popup detection of
plugged-in devices.

Connector Settings

2

2 - 8 Audio Features

Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound

To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you will need to connect the au­dio cables to the Headphone-Out, Line-In, Microphone-In jack and S/PDIF-Out
jacks (note: the S/PDIF jack is used for 7.1 surround sound only).

1. Click

2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon and

3. Click Speakers (tab) and click Speaker Configuration (tab).

4. Select 5.1 or 7.1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull-down menu.

Start

, and click

and make sure you are in
select Sound Manager).

Control Panel

(or point to

Classic View

Settings

.

and click

Control Panel

)

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio

Figure 2 - 6

Connected Device

Auto Popup

Note: Side Speaker Out is required for 7.1 Surround only.

5. Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack.

6. Plug in the other cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the
appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter) from your speakers as
follows:

• Line-In Jack = Rear Speaker Out

• Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

• S/PDIF-Out Jack = Side Speaker Out (for 7.1 Surround Sound Only)

7. As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up (see “Auto Popup Dialog” on

page 2 - 8).

8. Click to put a tick in the appropriate box according to the speaker plugged-in (e.g.
Rear Speaker Out), and then click OK to save the setting.

9. Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager.

2

Audio Features 2 - 9

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Figure 2 - 7

Realtek Audio

Manager -

Recording Setup

2

Setup for Audio Recording

To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc­tions below:

1. Click

2. Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the taskbar icon and select

3. Click Microphone Effects (tab) in Microphone (tab), and then click to select

4. Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings.

Start

, and click

and make sure you are in

Sound Manager).
Noise Suppression (button), or adjust the Recording Volume level to arou nd 60,

to obtain the optimum recording quality.

Control Panel

Classic View

(or point to

.

Settings

and click

Control Panel

)

2 - 10 Audio Features

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



TouchPad Cleaning

In order to improve
TouchPad perfor­mance it is necessary to
keep the surface clean
and free of fingerprints
and marks etc.

Use the cleaning cloth
supplied to keep the
TouchPad surface
clean.

Disabling

TouchPad

Use the Fn + F1 or Con­trol Center button to dis­able the TouchPad.

Figure 2 - 8

TouchPad

Sensitivity

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to
your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in
much the same way as a two-button mouse.

TouchPad Sensitivity

The mouse button zones at the bottom of the TouchPad measure about 15mm from
the bottom of the TouchPad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down
the middle as illustrated below. Press the left button zone for a left click, and right
button zone for a right click action. Pressing both zones simultaneously will register
both a left and right click action, and clicking beyond the zones will not register any
action.

2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 11

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Figure 2 - 9

Mouse Properties

2

Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “TouchPad” on page 4 - 6) you
can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows, or by double­clicking the TouchPad driver icon in the notification area of the taskbar. You
may then configure the TouchPad tapping, buttons, scrolling, pointer motion and
sensitivity options to your preferences. Use the Fn + F1 key combination to toggle
the TouchPad on/off.

2 - 12 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Storage Devices, Mouse & Audio



Show Video

You can get a clearer
view of the gestures in­volved by clicking the
Show Video option for
each gesture item.

Select the gesture (Pinch

Zoom, Rotating, Three
Fingers Down and
Three Finger Flick) in the
Device Settings > Set­tings left tree menu

and click the Show Video
button to see the demon­stration video.

For more details on any of
the gestures see the help
in the lower part of the
right menu window.

Figure 2 - 10

Mouse Properties -

Device Settings

Gestures and Device Settings

The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture (ac­tion) on the surface of the TouchPad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc­uments, objects and applications.

You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties:

1. Click

2. Click Mouse (Hardware and Sound).

3. Click Device Settings (tab) and click Settings.

4. Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings.

Start

, and click

Control Panel

(or point to

Settings

and click

Control Panel

2

).

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 13

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

PalmCheck

In order to improve
TouchPad scrolling re­sponsiveness when us­ing one-finger scrolling,
you can adjust the
PalmCheck slider to­wards “Minimum” as per
your preference.

However bear in mind
that adjusting the slider
too far towards “Mini­mum” can turn off Palm­Check altogether.

Figure 2 - 11

PalmCheck Slider

2

PalmCheck

The PalmCheck feature helps prevent operating the TouchPad by accident, by rec­ognizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing.

2 - 14 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Scrolling



Mouse Driver

If you are using an ex­ternal mouse your op­erating system may be
able to auto-configure
your mouse during its
installation or only en­able its basic functions.
Be sure to check the
device’s user docu­mentation for details.

Figure 2 - 12

Two-Finger

Scrolling Gesture

Figure 2 - 13

Zooming Gesture

One-Finger scrolling allows you to scroll vertically by sliding your finger upwards/
downwards along the right edge of the TouchPad, or horizontally by sliding your fin­ger left/right along the lower edge of the TouchPad.

The Two-Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you
to scroll horizontally and vertically from anywhere on the pad surface. Place two fin­gers, slightly separated, on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direc­tion required (in a straight continuous motion).

Zooming

The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel
in Windows applications that support CTRL + scroll wheel zoom functionality.
Place two fingers on the TouchPad (for best results use the tips of the fingers) and
slide them apart to zoom in, or closer together to zoom out.

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2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 15

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Figure 2 - 14

Rotating Gesture

Figure 2 - 15

Flick/Press

Gesture

2

Rotating

Use the Twist Rotate gesture to rotate objects (e.g. photos). Select the object to r otate
and place two fingers down on the TouchPad with a slight gap between them. Slide
both fingers clockwise or counterclockwise (similar to the motion of turning a knob)
to rotate the object.

Three Finger-Flick/Three Fingers Down (Press)

The Three Finger-Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of
applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer. The
Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user-selectable applications.

2 - 16 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Chapter 3: Power Management



OS Note

Power management
functions will vary slight­ly depending on your
operating system. For
more information it is
best to refer to the user’s
manual of your operat­ing system.

(Note: All pictures used
on the following pages
are from the Windows 7
OS.)

Power Management

Overview

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man­agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer
(the LCD and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

This chapter covers:

• The Power Sources

• Turning On the Computer

• Power Plans

• Power-Saving States

• Configuring the Power Buttons

• Power Conservation Modes

• Multi GPU Configuration & Power

The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system
(OS) direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors. For
example, this enables the OS to set devices into low-power states based on user set­tings and information from applications.

3

Overview 3 - 1

Power Management

The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack.

3

AC/DC Adapter

Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/
DC adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page E - 4).

1. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer.

2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and then conne ct the AC power co rd to the
AC/DC adapter.

3. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

4. Press the power button to turn “On”.

Battery

The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an
electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the applications and
the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge
completely before recharging (see “How do I completely discharge the battery?”

on page 3 - 15).

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on the bat­tery, please refer to “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 10.

3 - 2 The Power Sources

Turning On the Computer



Forced Off

If the system “hangs”,
and the Ctrl + Alt + Del
key combination doesn’t
work, press the power
button for 4 seconds, or
longer, to force the sys­tem to turn itself off.

Power Button as

Stand by or

Hibernate Button

You can use the OS’s
Power Options control
panel to set the power
button to send the sys­tem into Stand by or Hi­bernate mode (see your
OS’s documentation, or

“Configuring the Pow­er Buttons” on page 3

- 8 for details).



Shut Down

Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down com­mand from the bottom right of the Start menu in Windows. This will help prevent hard disk
or system problems.

Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow­er button on the front panel.

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/
Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and
holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). Use
Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature.

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3

Turning On the Computer 3 - 3

Power Management



Resuming

Operation

See Table 3 - 1, on

page 3 - 9 for informa-

tion on how to resume
from a power-saving
state.

Password

It is recommended that
you enable a password
on system resume in or­der to protect your data.

Figure 3 - 1

Power Plan

Advanced Settings

(Win 7)

Power Plans

The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans. You

3

can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or create a new one.

3 - 4 Power Plans

The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and
to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity.

Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac­cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings.

Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma-

Figure 3 - 2

Power Plans (Win 7)

Click to Show/Hide
additional
power plans

chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing
any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view
the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is pow­ered from an AC power source. Choose the Power saver (bear in mind that this
scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save
power) for maximum power saving when the computer is battery (DC power) pow­ered.

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3

Power Plans 3 - 5

Power Management

Power-Saving States

You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where

3

you left off. Win 7 uses the Sleep, Hibernate and Shut Down power-saving states.

Sleep

In Sleep all of your work, settings and preferences are saved to memory before the
system sleeps. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time,
which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Sleep to save power.

The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left
off (what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and file(s) you
last used.

If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a
minimum amount of power. After an extended period the system will save all the
information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes
depleted.

3 - 6 Power-Saving States

Hibernate

Figure 3 - 3

Start Menu Power

Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves
all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a
power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power
failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost. Hi-
bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds. You should
put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of
time, and will not have the chance to charge the battery.

Shut down

You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware (don’t for­get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6), plan
to be away from the computer for several days, or you do not need it to wake up and
run a scheduled task. Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than
from Sleep or Hibernate.

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Power-Saving States 3 - 7

Power Management



Password

Protection

It is recommended that
you enable a password
on wake up in order to
protect your data.

However you can dis­able this setting from the
Power Options menu
by clicking Require a

password on wakeup

in the left menu, and se­lecting the options (click

Change settings that
are currently unavail­able).

Figure 3 - 4

Power Options

Define Power

Buttons

3

Configuring the Power Buttons

The power/sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the
computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on
the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.

3 - 8 Configuring the Power Buttons

Resuming Operation



Closing the Lid

If you have chosen to
send the computer to
Sleep when the lid is
closed, raising the lid
will wake the system up.

Table 3 - 1

Resuming

Operation



Power Button

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate/Shut Down
hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power
button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down).

You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button,
or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo).

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3

Power Status

Power Off Off Press the Power Button

Sleep Blinking Green

Hibernate

Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse/Touchpad

Icon Color

Off (battery)

Orange (AC/DC adapter)

To Resume

Press the Power Button

Press the Sleep Button (Fn + F4 Key Combo)

Press the Power Button

Configuring the Power Buttons 3 - 9

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

Power Conservation

Modes

The Energy Star setting
will result in maximum
power saving, but with
the possible loss of
some performance.

Setting the mode to Bal-
ance will give power
saving matched with
performance.

Performance will give
optimum computer per­formance but with less
power conservation.

Figure 3 - 5

Control Center

3

Power Conservation Modes

This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput­ers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period
of inactivity. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center:

1. Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.

2. Click either the Performance, Balanced or Energy Star button.

3. Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power

Conservation Mode without making any changes.

3 - 10 Configuring the Power Buttons

Battery Information



Low Battery

Warning

When the battery is criti­cally low, immediately
connect the AC/DC
adapter to the computer
or save your work, oth­erwise, the unsaved
data will be lost when
the power is depleted.

Figure 3 - 6

Battery Icon

(Taskbar) & Battery

Advanced Settings

Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery.

Battery Power

Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro­grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached. You can set actions to be
taken (e.g. Shut down, Hibernate etc.), and set critical and low battery levels from
power plan Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings (see Figure

3 - 1 on page 3 - 4).

Click the battery icon in the taskbar t o see the current battery level and charge
status.

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Battery Information 3 - 11

Power Management



Windows Mobility

Center

The Windows Mobility
Center control panel

provides an easy point
of access for information
on battery status, power
plans used and wireless
device status etc.

Figure 3 - 7

Windows Mobility

Center

3

Conserving Battery Power

•Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that

this may have an affect on computer performance.

• Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD

brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.

• Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off.

• Close wireless, Bluetooth, modem or co mmunication applications when they are

not being used.

• Disconnect/remove any unnecessary external devices e.g. USB devices,

ExpressCards etc.

3 - 12 Battery Information

Battery Life

Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life
and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least
once every 30 days.

We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re­move the battery for any reason (e.g. long term storage) see “Removing the Battery”

on page 6 - 4.

New Battery

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ”

on page 3 - 15 for instructions on how to do this).

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter

The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it will
take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but
plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to “LED Indica-

tors” on page 1 - 7 for information on the battery charge status, and to “Battery
FAQ” on page 3 - 15 for more information on how to maintain and properly re-

charge the battery pack.)

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3

Battery Information 3 - 13

3



Damaged Battery Warning

Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent ou t of shape after being
dropped), or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery, shut your computer
down immediately and contact your distributor/supplier. If the battery has been dropped we
do not recommend using it any further, as even if the comp uter continues to work with a
damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire. It
is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years.



Caution

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.

Power Management

Proper handling of the Battery Pack

• DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances.

• DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode.

• DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other.

3 - 14 Battery Information

Battery FAQ

Figure 3 - 8

Power Plan Create

How do I completely discharge the battery?

Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t
turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let
the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.

1. Save and close all files and applications.

2. Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never.

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Battery Information 3 - 15

Power Management

Figure 3 - 9

Change Plan

Settings / Change

Advanced Power

Settings

3

3. Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings >
Change advanced power settings.

3 - 16 Battery Information

4. Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the ba ttery options.

Figure 3 - 10

Power Options

Advanced Settings -

Battery

5. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears):

• Low battery levels = 0%

• Critical battery Levels = 1%

• Low battery action = Do Nothing

• Critical battery action (On battery) = Shut Down

• Critical battery action (Plugged in) = Do Nothing

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Battery Information 3 - 17

Power Management

How do I fully charge the battery?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes
from orange to green.

3

How do I maintain the battery?

Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after
about 20 partial discharges.

3 - 18 Battery Information

Multi GPU Configuration & Power



Multi GPU

Configuration &

Multiple Displays

Note that if a multi con­figuration is enabled
only a Single display
may be used as the dis­play device.

Figure 3 - 11 - Dual Power Adapters & Converter Box

Note that due to the high power and system demands created when two video
adapters are installed in a multi GPU (NVIDIA® SLI or AMD™ CrossfireX)
configuration, you should not power the system using the battery only and you
will require identical (300W) dual power adapters, connected to a power con­verter box, to power the system.

• Only enable a multi GPU configuration if the system is powered by identical
dual power adapters connected by means of the power converter box.

• If the computer is currently powered by battery only do not enable a multi
GPU configuration.

• If you have currently enabled a multi GPU configuration, and the computer is
powered by the dual AC/DC adapters, do not switch to battery power only (or
go to the Catalyst™ Control Center and disable the multi GPU configuration
before switching to battery power only).

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Multi GPU Configuration & Power 3 - 19

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3-20

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities



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).

This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or
improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of
some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op­erating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities. Thus, some of the system com­ponents won’t be auto-configured with an appropriate driver or utility during
operating system installation. Instead, you need to manually install some system-re­quired drivers and utilities.

RAID & AHCI Setup

Note that setting up a RAID, or AHCI mode, needs to be done prior to installing the
Windows OS, and therefore before installing the other drivers listed here (see “Set-

ting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode” on page 7 - 2).

What to Install

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utili­ties necessary for the proper operation of the computer. Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3
lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed

in the order indicated. The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera,
WLAN, Fingerprint, Bluetooth and Sound Blaster Audi o modules are provided

in “Modules” on page 7 - 1.

Drivers & Utilities

4

What to Install 4 - 1

Drivers & Utilities

Driver Installation

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv-
ers (button) to access the Optional driver menu.

4

Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1

1. Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1,

on page 4 - 3 (the drivers must be installed in

this order) which is the same as that listed in the

Drivers Installer menu below.

2. Click to select the driver you wish to install, (you
should note down the drivers as you install them).

3. Follow the instructions for each individual driver
installation procedure as listed on the following
pages.

4 - 2 Driver Installation

Figure 4 - 2 - Drivers Installer Screen 2

Driver for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1*

Drivers & Utilities

Chipset Page 4 - 6

LAN Page 4 - 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 - 9
Card Reader Page 4 - 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 - 17
TouchPad Page 4 - 6 Fingerprint Reader Module Page 7 - 38
Hot Key Page 4 - 6 Bluetooth Module Page 7 - 49
USB 3.0 Page 4 - 6 Trusted Platform Module Page 7 - 57
MEI Driver Page 4 - 6 Sound Blaster Audio Page 7 - 71
Audio Page 4 - 6 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Page 7 - 81
NVIDIA Video (VGA)

AMD Video (VGA)

Page 4 - 7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Page 7 - 87

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

(for RAID & AHCI mode Hard Disk Drives)

Page 7 - 81

Table 4 - 1 - Driver Installation

*Note all drivers provided are for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1.
You need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for Intel and 3rd party WLAN & Bluetooth Combo

modules.

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Driver Installation 4 - 3

Drivers & Utilities

Manual Driver Installation

Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers In­staller application and browse to the executable file in

the appropriate driver folder.

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Windows Update

After installing all the drivers make sure you enable
Windows Update in order to get all the latest securi ty
updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes
from Microsoft). See “Windows Update” on page 4 -

8 for instructions.

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it
may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do
this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and
double-click the Programs and Features icon (Pro-
grams > Uninstall a program). Click to select the
driver (if it is not listed see below) and click Uninstall,
and then follow the on screen prompts (it may be nec­essary to restart the computer). Reinstall the driver as
outlined in this chapter.

If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea-
tures menu:

1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to
Settings and click Control Panel).

2. Double-click Device Manager (Hardware and
Sound > Device Manager).

3. Double-click the device you wish to update/reinstall
the driver for (you may need to click “+” to expand
the selection).

4. Click Driver (tab) and click the Update Driver or

Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts.

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Drivers & Utilities



Driver Installation General Guidelines

The driver installation procedure outlined in this
Chapter (and in Chapter 7 Options & Modules),
are accurate at the time of going to press.

Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision
so the exact procedure for certain drivers may differ
slightly. As a general guide follow the default on
screen instructions for each driver (e.g. Next > Next
> Finish) unless you are an advanced user. In many
cases a restart is required to install the driver.

User Account Control

If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of
the driver installation procedure, click Continue/Al-
low, and follow the installation procedure as directed.

Windows Security Message

If you receive a Windows security message as part of
the driver installation process. Just click “Install this
driver software anyway” or Install to continue the in­stallation procedure.

You will receive this message in cases where the driv­er has been released after the version of Windows you
are currently using. All the drivers provided will have
already received certification for Windows.

New Hardware Found

If you see the message “New Hardware Found” dur-
ing the installation procedure (other than when out-
lined in the driver install procedure), click Cancel
to close the window, and follow the installation proce­dure.

Driver Installation Procedure

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv-
ers (button) to access the Optional driver menu.

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RAID Note: Setting up a RAID, or AHCI mode,
needs to be done prior to installing the Windows OS,
and therefore before installing the other drivers listed
here.

Driver Installation 4 - 5

Drivers & Utilities

Chipset

1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

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LAN

1. Click 2.Install LAN Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Install.

3. Click Finish.

Card Reader

1. Click 3.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes.

2. Click Finish to complete the installation.

TouchPad

1. Click 4.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next.

3. Click the button to accept the license, and then

click Next.

4. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the com-

puter.

Hot Key

1. Click 5.Install Hotkey AP > Yes.

2. Click Next > Next.

3. Click Finish > Finish to restart your computer.

USB 3.0

1. Click 6.Install USB 3.0 Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

MEI Driver

1. Click 7.Install MEI Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next.

3. Click Finish.

Audio

1. Click 8. Install Audio Driver > Yes.

2. Click Yes.

3. Click OK to restart the computer.

(see over)

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