Eurocom Uno 3 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.
©August 2012

Trademarks

Intel, Celeron, 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.

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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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.

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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 19V, 6.3A).

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

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Instructions for Care and Operation

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

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

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.

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 the computer down properly and don’t forget

to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

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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:

•When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug head, not by
its wire.

•Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load
of all the connected devices.

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•Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup­plies.

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 mecha-

nism and is not a cause for concern.

• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries. Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera-

ture 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 al-

ified 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 is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.

• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.

• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

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Ergonomics

We designed your Multimedia PC system to be functional as well as attractive. To get most out of it, here are
some suggestions on how to position and use the computer:

• The top third of the LCD (screen) should be at eye-level or slightly below.

• The LCD should be at least 18"/45cm. directly in front of you.

• If the screen resolution makes you strain to read, then adjust the resolution to something more co mfortable (see “Video

Features” on page 1 - 18).

• Angle the LCD (see “Tilting the LCD Screen” on page 1 - 6) so that it doesn’t reflect any light into your eyes.

• Use a chair which offers good back support (especially lower-back). The seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the

floor or on a footrest directly in front of you.

• If possible, illuminate your work area with natural daylight or use a steady-glowing (non-flickering) light source.

• Place the keyboard and mouse so that your arms are at your sides and your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor.

Your wrists should flex slightly downward as you work. Your neck and shoulders should also be relaxed.

• T ake a break from the computer. Get up, stretch, flex your wrists, walk about, and look at something else for about 10

minutes every hour.

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Carrying the Computer

We strongly recommend using both hands to move the computer (one hand gripping the handle area and the other grip­ping the computer) to avoid accidentally dropping it. Be careful that objects such as belt buckles etc. do not scratch the
screen while it is being carried.

Lighting

Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and
shoulders.

• 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.

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Wall Mounting Information

The computer may be mounted on a wall for display. The system meets VESA MIS-D Standard (100mm *
100mm) for wall mounting. However if you intend to wall mount the system please contact your service center
for information in order to avoid personal injury, or damage to the computer.

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Contents

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

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

FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................IV

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: .....................................................................................................V

Instructions for Care and Operation ......................................................................................................... VII

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

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

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

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

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

Ergonomics ............................................................................................................................................... XII

Wall Mounting Information .....................................................................................................................XIV

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 Startup ...........................................................................................................................................1-4

System Map: Front View ...........................................................................................................................1-5

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Tilting the LCD Screen ..............................................................................................................................1-6

Buttons & LED Indicators .........................................................................................................................1-8

On Screen Display Indicators/Buttons .......................................................................................................1-9

System Map: Left View ...........................................................................................................................1-10

HDMI-In Port ..........................................................................................................................................1-11

Mode Toggle ............................................................................................................................................1-11

System Map: Right View .........................................................................................................................1-13

System Map: Rear View ..........................................................................................................................1-14

Optional Keyboard & Mouse Kit ............................................................................................................1-15

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse USB Transceiver ......................................................................................1-16

Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel .................................................................................................1-17

Video Features .........................................................................................................................................1-18

Power Options .........................................................................................................................................1-20

Features & Components

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

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

Optical (CD/DVD) Device ........................................................................................................................2-3

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

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

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

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

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ExpressCard Slot .......................................................................................................................................2-7

Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ......................................................................................................2-7

Audio Features ...........................................................................................................................................2-8

Setup for Audio Recording ........................................................................................................................2-9

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

Energy Star Power Saving .......................................................................................................................3-10

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

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

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

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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

Drivers & Utilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................4-6

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

Video ..........................................................................................................................................................4-6

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

ExpressCard/Card Reader ..........................................................................................................................4-6

Hotkey AP .................................................................................................................................................4-6

USB 3.0 ......................................................................................................................................................4-7

MEI Driver .................................................................................................................................................4-7

Audio .........................................................................................................................................................4-7

Windows Experience Index .......................................................................................................................4-8

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Optional Drivers ........................................................................................................................................4-9

BIOS Utilities

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

The Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................................5-2

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

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

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

Setup Screens .............................................................................................................................................5-4

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

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

SATA Port # (Main Menu) ........................................................................................................................5-6

System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu) .................................................................................................5-6

MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision ......................................................................5-6

Advanced Menu .........................................................................................................................................5-7

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..........................................................................................5-7

Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ...............................................5-8

Total Graphics Memory (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) ................................................5-8

SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu) ................................................................................................5-8

Boot Logo (Advanced Menu) ....................................................................................................................5-9

Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) ...................................................................................................5-9

Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu) .............................................................................................5-9

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Super IO Configuration (Advanced Menu) ...............................................................................................5-9

Security Menu ..........................................................................................................................................5-10

Password on boot (Security Menu) ..........................................................................................................5-10

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

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

Interface Items (Security Menu) ..............................................................................................................5-11

Secure Boot (Advanced Menu) ...............................................................................................................5-12

Configuration (Security Menu) ................................................................................................................5-12

Boot Menu ...............................................................................................................................................5-13

Fast Boot / UEFI Boot (Boot Menu) .......................................................................................................5-14

Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu) ........................................................................................................5-14

Wake-up On LAN (Boot Menu) ..............................................................................................................5-14

Exit Menu ................................................................................................................................................5-15

Upgrading The Computer

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

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

Removing the Battery ................................................................................................................................6-3

Inserting the Battery ..................................................................................................................................6-5

Removing the Rear Component Cover ......................................................................................................6-6

Inserting the Rear Cover ............................................................................................................................6-8

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive/SSD ........................................................................................................6-9

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Removing the 3.5" (88.9mm) HDD .........................................................................................................6-10

Replacing the Brackets & Screws in the 3.5" (88.9mm) HDD ...............................................................6-12

Removing the 2.5" (63.5mm) HDD or SSD ............................................................................................6-14

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Drive ....................................................................................6-17

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ..................................................................................................6-18

Upgrading the Processor ..........................................................................................................................6-21

Modules & Options

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

PC Camera Module ....................................................................................................................................7-2

PC Camera Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................7-3

PC Camera Audio Setup ............................................................................................................................7-4

Wireless LAN Module .............................................................................................................................7-10

3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation (for WLAN Module Only) ....................................................7-11

3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation (for Combo Modules) ............................................................7-12

Intel® WLAN Driver Installation ............................................................................................................7-13

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 ...................................................................................7-16

Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Intel® PROSet Wireless .......................................................7-19

Intel® My WiFi Configuration ................................................................................................................7-21

Windows Mobility Center .......................................................................................................................7-30

Intel® Wireless Display Application .......................................................................................................7-31

Intel® WiDi Application Installation ......................................................................................................7-32

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Intel® Wireless Music Driver Installation ...............................................................................................7-32

Intel® WiDi Application Configuration ..................................................................................................7-33

Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module ......................................................................................................7-36

3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation ...........................................................................7-37

Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation ..............................................................................................7-38

Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 ...................................................................................7-39

Trusted Platform (Security) Module ........................................................................................................7-43

Enabling & Activating TPM ....................................................................................................................7-44

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation ..............................................................................7-46

Initializing TPM .......................................................................................................................................7-47

Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool ................................................................................................7-49

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 ..............................................................................................................8-11

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

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

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

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

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

HDMI-In Port ...........................................................................................................................................A-2

HDMI-Out Port .........................................................................................................................................A-2

Headphone-Out Jack .................................................................................................................................A-2

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

PS/2 Type Keyboard & Mouse Ports ........................................................................................................A-3

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

RS-232 COM/Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................A-3

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

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports .....................................................................................................................................A-4

USB 3.0 Port .............................................................................................................................................A-4

Intel Video Driver Controls

Intel Video Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................B-1

Video .........................................................................................................................................................B-1

Dynamic Video Memory Technology ......................................................................................................B-1

Intel® Graphics & Media Control Panel ..................................................................................................B-2

Display Devices & Options ......................................................................................................................B-4

Attaching Other Displays .........................................................................................................................B-5

Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 .......................................................................................B-7

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HDMI Audio Configuration ...................................................................................................................B-10

Processor ...................................................................................................................................................C-2

Core Logic ................................................................................................................................................C-2

Display ......................................................................................................................................................C-2

Memory .....................................................................................................................................................C-2

Video Adapter ...........................................................................................................................................C-3

BIOS .........................................................................................................................................................C-3

Storage ......................................................................................................................................................C-3

Audio ........................................................................................................................................................C-3

Keyboard & Pointing Device ....................................................................................................................C-3

Interface ....................................................................................................................................................C-3

Card Reader ..............................................................................................................................................C-3

Slots ..........................................................................................................................................................C-3

Communication .........................................................................................................................................C-3

Power Management ..................................................................................................................................C-4

Power ........................................................................................................................................................C-4

Security .....................................................................................................................................................C-4

Operating System ......................................................................................................................................C-4

Design Features ........................................................................................................................................C-4

LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................................C-4

Environmental Spec ..................................................................................................................................C-4

Physical Dimensions & Weight ................................................................................................................C-4

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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, ExpressCard/34/54) Audio & Printer.

• Chapter 3 The computer’s power saving 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 PC Camera, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth & WLAN Combo and

Trusted Platform (Security) modules (some of which may be optional depending on your pur­chase configuration).

• 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 Intel video driver controls.

• Appendix C The computer’s specification.

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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 “What to Install” 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.

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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 drivers listed in “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1. 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 “What to Install” on page 4 - 1 for installation instructions.

Ports and Jacks

See “Computer 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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Power Button (located along the bottom of the LCD)

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Shutdown

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.

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System Startup

1. Remove all packing materials, CDs/DVDs and floppy disks etc.

2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer to their ports (e.g keyboard and mouse e tc.)

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

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

4. Push the power button at the front of the computer (along the bottom of the LCD) to turn the computer “on”.

1 - 4 System Startup

Figure 1 - 1 - AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In/Power Button

System Map: Front View

1. Optional Built-I n PC Camera

2. PC Camera LED

3. Built-In Microphone

4. LCD

5. Power Button

6. Function Buttons

7. Power & System Activity LED
Indicators

8. Speakers

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5

4

6

3

7

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Figure 1 - 2 - Front View

System Map: Front View 1 - 5

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1

2

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Moving the Computer

We strongly recommend using both hands to move
the computer. You can use one hand to grip the
computer by the stand, and the other to hold the top
of the LCD screen.

It is recommended that you carry the computer with
the LCD facing your body to avoid scratching the
surface against other objects. However take care not
to scratch the LCD with any personal items, belt fit­tings or jewelry etc.(one hand gripping the stand and
the other gripping the top of the computer to avoid
accidentally dropping it).

15°

Adjust the stand to tilt
the computer to 15°
from the vertical posi­tion.

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2

Quick Start Guide

Tilting the LCD Screen

It is possible to tilt the LCD screen in order to get the best possible viewing angle of the screen without glare etc.

1. Place one hand at the top of the computer , and use the other to open the stand to an angle of around
15 degrees from the vertical position (the stand will allow you to adjust to the appropriate angle if you pull it

out and let it spring back).

1 - 6 Tilting the LCD Screen

Figure 1 - 3 - Adjust the Stand

Quick Start Guide

3

3

Apply pressure from the top of the
screen to adjust the stand outwards
(up to 50° from the vertical position).

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DVD Operation

Note that although the comput­er may be tilted up to an angle
of 50 degrees from the vertical
position, the DVD-ROM drive
will only work (i.e continue to
spin and read DVDs) up until an
angle of around 35 degrees
from the vertical position.

If you have any problems with
the system reading DVDs, ad­just the tilt angle accordingly.

50°

50°

2. Apply pressure with one hand at the to p (at point ) of the computer (while holding on to the side with the other
hand) to carefully push the LCD screen down in order to tilt it to the appropriate viewing angle (up to 50
degrees from the vertical position).

3. Use one hand at the top of the compu ter (while holding on to the side with th e other hand) to move the compu ter
back to the original position.

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Figure 1 - 4 - LCD Screen Tilt

Tilting the LCD Screen 1 - 7

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Quick Start Guide

Buttons & LED Indicators

The buttons located under the front panel icons allow
you to make screen and input adjustments.

Figure 1 - 5 - Front Icons

Icon Description

Decrease/Increase Buttons - Use the buttons

to decrease/increase the brightness/volume

Menu Toggle - Use this button to switch

between the brightness or audio menus and

use the buttons above to adjust

Mode Toggle - Use this button to toggle

between the computer and HDMI Input

modes (see “Mode Toggle” on page 1 - 11)

Table 1 - 1 - Function Buttons

The LED indicators on the computer display helpful
information about the current status of the computer.

Icon Color Description

Orange AC/DC Power is Plugged In

Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode

Orange The Battery is Charging
Blinking

Orange

Blank The Battery is Fully Charged

Green

Green System Activity

Green

Orange

Table 1 - 2 - LED Indicators

The Battery has Reached

Critically Low Power Status

HDMI Cable Plugged-In (if the

computer is off - see page 1 - 11

The (optional) WLAN Module is

Powered On

The (optional) Bluetooth Module

is Powered On

1 - 8 Buttons & LED Indicators

Quick Start Guide

On Screen Display Indicators/Buttons

Press the function menu button for about two seconds (see Table 1 - 1, on page 1 - 8) to bring up the On
Screen Display. The OSD provides visual indicators for brightness, volume, camera power toggle and WLAN/
Bluetooth power toggle (the camera, WLAN and Bluetooth power indicators will only display if the modules are
included in your purchase configuration) when the Hotkey AP is installed (see page 4 - 6).

OSD Icon Description OSD Icon Description

Volume Decrease/Increase Camera Power Toggle

Brightness Decrease/Increase Bluetooth Power Toggle

WLAN Power Toggle

Table 1 - 3 - On Screen Display Indicators

The indicators will appear when the computer boots up, or resumes from a power saving state, in order to display
the current power status of the camera and/or WLAN/Bluetooth module. If you adjust the brightness or volume
the OSD indicators will appear, and will also allow you to adjust the power status of the camera and/or WLAN/
Bluetooth module using the mouse to click on the icon.

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On Screen Display Indicators/Buttons 1 - 9

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Figure 1 - 6

Left View

1. Stand

2. Multi-in-1 Card
Reader

3. ExpressCard Slot
(see page 2 - 7)

4. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports

5. HDMI-in Port

6. HDMI-Out Port

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ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard Slot
accepts either Express-

Card/34 or Express­Card/54 formats.

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HDMI-In Port

Note that the HDMI-In Port supports video
and audio signals from attached HDMI
devices.

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 Compatible

MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo

USB 3.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port is denoted by its blue col­or; USB 2.0 ports are colored black. Note
that the USB 3.0 port requires a driver in-
stallation (see “USB 3.0” on page 4 - 7),
does not support wake on USB and is not
operational under DOS.

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3

4

5

6

4

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Left View

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Quick Start Guide

HDMI-In Port

This computer features an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input port that allows you to display
external sources such as Blu-ray players, DVDs, set top boxes and games consoles etc. on your computer screen.

The computer itself does not need to be powered on to display video and audio from external HDMI input
sources. As long as the computer is plugged-in to a power source using the AC/DC adapter (the HDMI-In port

will nit function under battery power), simply plug-in the HDMI cable from the external device to the computer’s
HDMI-In port and the computer will act as the display device. For resolutions supported see page C - 3.

Mode Toggle

Press and hold the mode toggle button to switch between the computer and HDMI input modes. When the
HDMI input source is displayed you can use any HDMI device plugged in to the computer’s HDMI-In port. A
quick press of the button will toggle the display on/off.

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When the HDMI cable is plugged-in, and the computer is powered off, the
you press and hold the mode toggle button . When the HDMI device is playing the icon will then return to
indicate the battery charge status. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 12 for details.

icon will be green when

HDMI-In Port 1 - 11

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Quick Start Guide

The following table indicates the functions when an HDMI cable is plugged in to the HDMI-In port.

Computer Power

Status

The computer is

powered on (using the

AC/DC adapter)

The computer is

powered off (but is

plugged in to the AC/DC

adapter)

Table 1 - 4 - Mode Toggle Functions when HDMI Cable is Plugged-In

HDMI Icon

Indicates battery charge status

only

Green (when HDMI cable is

plugged-in and the Mode Toggle

Button has been pressed and

held to select HDMI input)

When the HDMI source is playing

the icon will indicate battery

charge status only

Mode Toggle Button

(Press & Hold)

Toggles between computer

display and HDMI input

Toggles between computer

display and HDMI input

Mode Toggle Button

(Quick Press)

Toggles the display on/off

Toggles the display on/off

1 - 12 HDMI-In Port

System Map: Right View

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2

3

1

2
3

4

4

5

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CD 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 similar ob­ject that may break and become
lodged in the hole.

Figure 1 - 7 - Right View

1. Optical Device Drive Bay
(for CD/DVD Device - see
page 2 - 3

2. Headphone-Out Jack

3. Microphone-In Jack

4. USB 2.0 Port

5. Stand



Changing DVD Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel and double-click
Device Manager (Hardware and Sound),
then click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM
drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM de-

vice 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. You can select your module’s
region code 5 times (see “DVD Region

Note” on page 2 - 5).



Media Warning

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

Quick Start Guide

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System Map: Right View 1 - 13

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Figure 1 - 8

Rear View

1. Rear Component
Cover

2. Stand

3. Vent/Fan Intake

4. Carrying Handle
Area

5. USB Wireless
Transceiver Cover
(for Optional RF
Keyboard & Mouse
Kit)

6. Security Lock Slot

7. Battery

8. 2 * RS-232 Serial
Ports

9. PS/2 Port (keyboard)

10.PS/2 Port (mouse)

11.DC-In Jack

12.2 * USB Ports

13.RJ-45 LAN Port

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2

3

8

3

8

9

4

13

5

5

5

12

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USB Port for

Wireless

Transceiver

Note that the USB
port for the wireless
transceiver is de­signed specifically for
the optional RF Key­board & Mouse kit
supplied with this
model only.

Do not use any other
USB devices in this
port.

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10

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Rear View

1 - 14 System Map: Rear View

Quick Start Guide



Dongle & USB Ports

A single USB dongle (which acts as a trans­ceiver for the keyboard and mouse) is pro­vided with the keyboard and mouse kit. This
dongle may be inserted into any of the USB
ports however it is recommended that you
use the USB port specifically provided for
this (see page 1 - 14).

Port Warning

The computer can only accept one key­board at a time. Don’t try to install a USB
and a PS/2 keyboard at the same time. Do­ing so may cause resource conflicts and
make the system unstable.

Optional Keyboard & Mouse Kit

There is an optional RF wireless USB keyboard and mouse kit available for this computer series. A USB port
located at the bottom of the rear cover (see “System Map: Rear View” on page 1 - 14) is designed to house the
transceiver for the USB wireless keyboard & mouse kit. See “Wireless Keyboard & Mouse USB Transceiver”

on page 1 - 16 for more information.

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Figure 1 - 9 - Optional Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Kit

Optional Keyboard & Mouse Kit 1 - 15

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

USB Port for

Wireless

Transceiver

Note that the USB port
for the wireless trans­ceiver is designed spe­cifically for the optional
RF keyboard and
mouse kit supplied with
this model only.

Do not use any other
USB devices in this port.

Figure 1 - 10

USB Port for

Wireless Keyboard

& Mouse Kit

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1

2

1

3

Quick Start Guide

Wireless Keyboard & Mouse USB Transceiver

If your purchase includes the optional wireless keyboard & mouse kit you can use
the USB port located at the bottom left of the rear cover to house the USB transceiver
(do not use this port for any other device, see sidebar).

1.Remove the USB transceiver port cover by sliding it in the direction of arrow .

2.Insert the USB transceiver into the USB port.

3.Replace the cover.

1 - 16 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse USB Transceiver

Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 - 11 - Start Menu & Control Panel

Click here to toggle Category View

Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel

Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 7 (and most other Windows versions) 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.

Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel 1 - 17

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1

1

3

2

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Right-Click Desktop

1. You can right-click the
desktop and select
Screen resolution
(Figure 1 - 12).

2. Use the dropbox to select
the screen Resolution

(Figure 1 - 12).

3. Click Advanced settings

(Figure 1 - 12) to
bring up the Advanced
properties tabs.

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Quick Start Guide

Video Features

You can configure display options from the Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows. For
more detailed video information see Chapter B“Intel Video Driver Controls” from page B - 1.

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

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.

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

3. Click Adjust Screen Resolution/Adjus t resolution.

Figure 1 - 12 - Screen Resolution

1 - 18 Video Features

Quick Start Guide

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4

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To access the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile control panel:

1. Click Advanced settings (Figure 1 - 12 on page 1 - 18) in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win­dows.

2. Click the Intel(R)... tab and click Graphics Properties (button) (Figure 1 - 13 on page 1 - 19) .

OR

3. Right-click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu.

OR

4. Click the icon in the taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu.

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Figure 1 - 13 - Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Control Panel

Video Features 1 - 19

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Quick Start Guide

Power Options

The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 1 - 17 ) 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, 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.

1 - 20 Power Options

Figure 1 - 14 - Power Options

Features & Components

Chapter 2: Features & Components

Overview

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

•Hard Disk Drive

• Optical (CD/DVD) Device

• Multi-in-1 Card Reader

• ExpressCard Slot

• Audio Features

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Overview 2 - 1

Features & Components



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 Location

Hard Disk

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Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be
taken out to accommodate other 2.5" or 3.5" (pictured below) serial (SATA) hard
disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm.

The hard disk is accessible from the rear of your computer as seen below. For further
details see “Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive/SSD” on page 6 - 9.

2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive

Features & Components



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 (see

“Audio Features” on
page 2 - 8).

Figure 2 - 2

Optical Device

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2

3

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Optical (CD/DVD) Device

There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de­vice will depend on the module you purchased (see “Storage” on page C - 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 - 13).

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 (CD/DVD) Device 2 - 3

Features & Components



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 (CD/DVD) 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.

Features & Components



DVD Region Note

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

Figure 2 - 3

DVD Region Codes

• Region 1 - USA & Canada

• Region 2 - Western Europe, Japan,

South Africa, Middle East & Egypt

• Region 3 - South-East Asia, Taiwan,

South Korea, The Philippines, Indo­nesia, Hong Kong

• Region 4 - South & Central Amer-

ica, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand

• Region 5 - N Korea, Russia, Eastern

Europe, India & Most of Africa

• Region 6 - China

DVD Regional Codes

To change the DVD regional codes:

1. Go to the Control Panel

2. Double-click Device Manager (Hardware and Sound), then click the + next to
DVD/CD-ROM drives.

3. 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 p anel to allow you to adjust the
regional code.

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Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 - 5

Features & Components

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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.

Figure 2 - 4

Front View

1. Card Reader

• MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC

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

• MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo

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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 “ExpressCard/Card Reader” on page 4 - 6).

2 - 6 Multi-in-1 Card Reader

Features & Components

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ExpressCard Slot

Cover

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

Figure 2 - 5

ExpressCard Slot

1. ExpressCard
Slot

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ExpressCard Slot

The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34/54 slot that reads Express Card/
34 and ExpressCard/54 formats. ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA (PC
Cards).

ExpressCard/54 is used for applications which re­quire a larger interface slot, e.g. CompactFlash card
reader. The number denotes the card width; 54mm
for the Express Card/54 and 34mm for the Express­Card/34. Make sure you install the Card Reader driv­er (see “ExpressCard/Card Reader” on page 4 - 6).

Inserting and Removing Express­Cards

• Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in
until it locks into place.

• To remove an ExpressCard, simply press the card
to eject it.

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ExpressCard Slot 2 - 7

Features & Components

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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.

Figure 2 - 6

Realtek Audio

Manager

Right-click the icon
to access the menu
above.

Note that many keyboards have built-in controls to allow you to adjust the audio vol­ume.

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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 volume icon in
the taskbar or the On Screen Display Indicators (see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 9).

2 - 8 Audio Features

Features & Components

Figure 2 - 7

Realtek Audio

Manager -

Recording Setup

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 th e Recording Volume level to around 60,

to obtain the optimum recording quality.

Control Panel

Classic View

(or point to

.

Settings

and click

Control Panel

2

)

Audio Features 2 - 9

Features & Components

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2-10

Chapter 3: Power Management

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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 monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

This chapter covers:

• Turning On the Computer

• Power Plans

• Power-Saving States

• Configuring the Power Buttons

• Energy Star Power Saving

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.

Using some form of power management greatly increases the life span of the
LCD.

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Overview 3 - 1

Power Management

The Power Sources

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

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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.

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. Adjust the LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

4. Press the power button on the fro nt of the computer for about 2 - 3 seconds to
turn the computer “on” (note that the power LED on the front of the computer will
turn from orange to green when the computer powers 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 “Energy Star Power Saving” 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).

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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.

Power Management

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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

Power Plans

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

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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

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.

Power Management

3

Power Plans3-5

Power Management

Power-Saving States

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

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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

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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

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Configuring the Power Buttons

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Sleep or Hibernate.
In Sleep, the LED will blink green. In Hibernate the LED will be orange. If
only the display is turned off, the LED will remain green. 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

Table 3 - 1

Resuming

Operation

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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 (see your keyboard documentation).

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Power Status

Power Off Off Press the Power Button

Sleep Blinking Green

Hibernate

Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move th e Mouse

Icon Color

Off (battery)

Orange (AC/DC adapter)

To Resume

Press the Power Button

Press the Sleep Button

(see your keyboard documentation)

Press the Power Button

Configuring the Power Buttons 3 - 9

Power Management

Figure 3 - 5

Energy Star Menu



Conservation Modes

The default Energy Star setting
will result in maximum power sav­ing, but with the possible loss of
some performance.
Setting the mode to Balance will
give power saving matched with
performance.
Performance will give optimum
computer performance but with
less power conservation.

Energy Star Power Saving

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

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of inactivity. If you want to enable Energy Star power saving then follow these in­structions:

1. Right-click the taskbar icon (see sidebar).

2. Select Power Conservation Modes.

3. Select Energy St ar to use the Energy Star power management and override other
power saving settings.

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

(Notification Area) &

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 notification area to see the current battery level and
charge status.

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Battery Information 3 - 11

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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

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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.

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 - 9 for information on the battery charge status, and to “Energy Star
Power Saving” on page 3 - 10 for more information on how to maintain and prop-

erly recharge the battery pack.)

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Battery Information 3 - 13

Power Management

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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.

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.

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• 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

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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.

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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

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 am ou n t of power during the installation procedure, and if the remaining battery ca-

pacity 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).

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

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.

What to Install

The Device Driv ers & 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 (all drivers provided are for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1).

The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth & WLAN Combo
modules are provided in “Modules & Options” on page 7 - 1.

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What to Install 4 - 1

Drivers & Utilities

Driver Installation

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc into the DVD drive and click Install Drivers/Op-
tion Drivers (button).

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Follow the instructions to install the driver. Alterna­tively click Start, navigate (Browse..) to the execut­able file and then follow the manual setup instructions.

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.

Note: If you need to reinstall any driver, you should uninstall the
driver first.

Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1

4 - 2 Driver Installation

Figure 4 - 2 - Drivers Installer Screen 2

Drivers & Utilities

Driver for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Page # Driver for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Page #

Chipset Page 4 - 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 - 2
Video Page 4 - 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 - 10
LAN Page 4 - 6 Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module Page 7 - 36
ExpressCard/Card Reader Page 4 - 6 Trusted Platform (Security) Module Page 7 - 43
Hotkey AP Page 4 - 6
USB 3.0 Page 4 - 7
MEI Driver Page 4 - 7
Audio Page 4 - 7

Table 4 - 1 - Driver Installation

Note that you need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules.

Driver Installation 4 - 3

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Drivers & Utilities

Manual Driver Installation

Click Bro wse 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 7 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.

4 - 4 Driver Installation

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

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.

Make sure any modules (e.g. PC Camera, WLAN or
Bluetooth) are ON before installing the appropriate driv­er.

User Account Control

If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of
the driver installation procedure, click Continue or
Allow, 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” dur­ing the installation procedure (other than when out-
lined in the driver install procedure), click Cancel
to close the window, and follow the installation proce­dure.

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Driver Installation 4 - 5

Drivers & Utilities

Driver Installation Procedure

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc into your DVD drive and click Install Drivers
(button).

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Chipset

1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

Video

1. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

LAN

1. Click 3.Install LAN Driver > Yes.

2. Click Install Drivers and Software > Next.

3. Click the button to accept the license and click
Next.

4. Click Next > Install.

5. Click Finish.

6. The network settings can now be configured.

ExpressCard/Card Reader

1. Click 4.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes.

2. Click Finish.

Hotkey AP

1. Click 5.Install Hotkey AP > Yes.

2. Click Next > Next.

3. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.

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USB 3.0

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

2. Choose the language you prefer and click OK.

3. Click Next.

4. Click the button to accept the license agreement

and click Next.

5. Click Finish.

MEI Driver

1. Click 7.Install MEI Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer .

Audio

1. Click 8.Install Audio Driver > Yes.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer .

Note that after installing the audio driver the system
will not return to the Drivers Installer screen. To in­stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf, eject
the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc
and then reinsert it (or double-click the disc icon in My
Computer), and click Option Drivers (button) to ac­cess the optional driver menu.

(See Over)

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Driver Installation 4 - 7

Drivers & Utilities



Windows 7 Update

After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win­dows Update in order to get all the latest security up-

dates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes
from Microsoft).

To enable Windows Update make sure you are con-
nected to the internet:

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

2. Click Window s Update (System and Security).

3. Click Check for updates (button).

4. The computer will now check for updates (you
need to be connected to the internet).

5. Click Install now (button) to begin checking for the
updates.

6. Click Install updates (button) to install the
updates.

Windows Experience Index

After the drivers are installed follow this procedure to
ensure an accurate rating from the Windows Experi-
ence Index:

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1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance Information and Tools

3. Click “Rate this computer”.

4. The computer will take a few minutes to assess

5. Close the control panel.

(System and Security > System > Check the
Windows Experience Index).

the system performance.

4 - 8 Driver Installation

Drivers & Utilities

Optional Drivers

See the pages indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in­cluded in your purchase option. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and click Option
Drivers (button) to access the optional driver menu.

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Figure 4 - 3 - Optional Drivers

Driver Installation 4 - 9

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Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities



BIOS Screens

Note that the BIOS
screens pictured on
these pages are intend­ed for guidance in set­ting up your system’s
BIOS.

BIOS versions are sub­ject to constant change
and revision, therefore
your computer’s actual
screens may appear
slightly different from
those pictured on these
pages.

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:

If your computer has never been set up, or you are making impo rtant changes to the
system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note the
original settings found in Setup. Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the set­tings you find and any changes you make. This information could be useful if your
system ever needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Don’t make any changes unless you are sure of what you
are doing. Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing them could
cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, consult your service
representative.

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Overview 5 - 1

BIOS Utilities

The Setup Utility

Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a
POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).

As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If there
is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary
and prompt you to run Setup.

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If there are no problems, the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load
the operating system. Once that starts, you can’t get into Setup without rebooting.

The Aptio Setup Utility tells the syst em how to configure itself and manage basic
features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).

To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 (give the system a few seconds
to enter Setup). If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to
illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST (or press F7 for
boot options). If you get a “Keyboard Error”, (usually because you pressed F2 too
quickly) just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combination and
then hold down F2 when prompted. The Setup main menu will appear.

5 - 2 The Setup Utility

To see the boot options press F7 and choose your preferred boot device.

Failing the POST

Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non­fatal”.

Fatal Errors

These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong
with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized
distributor/supplier as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal Errors

This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message identifying the
problem (make a note of this message!) and you can then press F7 (the F7 on screen
will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request) for boot
options.

Press F2 (give the system a few seconds to enter Setup; the F2 on screen will be
highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request) to run the Setup
program and try to correct the problem. If you still get an error message after you
change the setting, or if the “cure” seems even worse, call for help.

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5

The Setup Utility 5 - 3

BIOS Utilities

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Setup Menus

The Setup menus
shown in this section are
for reference only. Your
computer’s menus will
indicate the configura­tion appropriate for your
model and options.

Figure 5 - 1

Navigation Menu

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Setup Screens

The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the
top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a
new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang­es to Setup.

Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of
the screen.

If these tools are confusing, press F1 to call up a General Help screen, and then use
the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page.

5 - 4 The Setup Utility

The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight­ed item and has useful messages about its options.

If you see an arrow next to an item, press Enter to go to a sub-menu on that sub­ject. The sub-menu screen that appears has a similar layout, but the Enter key may
execute a command.

Main Menu

Figure 5 - 2

Main Menu

System Time & Date (Main Menu)

The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you
can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change
these settings. Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes.

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Main Menu 5 - 5

BIOS Utilities

SATA Port # (Main Menu)

Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a optical Device/
HDD on the computer’s SATA Ports.

System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)

This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable.
The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed.

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MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision

This item contains information on the BIOS version etc., and is not user configu­rable.

5-6Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Figure 5 - 3

Advanced Menu

BIOS Utilities

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)

The sub-menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting and Total
Graphics Memory.

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Advanced Menu 5 - 7

BIOS Utilities



SATA Mode

Selection

If you have installed the
Windows 7 operating
system with either IDE

or AHCI mode enabled,
DO NOT disable the set

mode (if you wish to dis­able the set mode you
will need to reinstall the
Windows 7 OS).

Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)

You can adjust the Bluetooth module power setting to your preference. The default
setting (Disabled) will see the Bluetooth module powered off when the system is
started up or restarted. Enabling the power setting will have the module retain the
last power status (on or off) before any restart or shut down.

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5 - 8 Advanced Menu

Total Graphics Memory (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)

Use this menu item to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by

®

Intel

Dynamic Video Memory Technology for the graphics device. The default

memory size allocated is Max (up to 1748MB) and this may be adjusted to 128MB
or 256MB (by pressing the spacebar to adjust) if required (see “Dynamic Video

Memory Technology” on page B - 1).

SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)

You can configure SATA (Serial ATA) control to operate in IDE (native/compati­ble), AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) modes from this menu. The
SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system, and after you
have backed up all necessary files and data (see sidebar).

Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)

Use this menu item to enable/disable th e Boot Logo screen at system startup. If you
disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options
prompts on the screen, however you can still press these keys, while the boot screen
is displayed, to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions.

Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)

Use this menu item to enable/disable the beep as the computer starts up.

Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu)

Use this menu item to enable/disable the battery low alarm beep.

Super IO Configuration (Advanced Menu)

Use this menu to enable/disable and configure the serial (RS-232) ports to your re­quirements. Change Settings allows you to change the IO and IRQ settings, and De-
vice Mode allows you to set the ports to normal or high speed modes.

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Advanced Menu 5 - 9

BIOS Utilities

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Security Menu

The changes you make
here affect the access
to the Setup utility itself,
and also access to your
machine as it boots up
after you turn it on.
These settings do not
affect your machine or
network passwords
which will be set in your
software OS.

Figure 5 - 4

Security Menu

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Security Menu

5 - 10 Security Menu

Password on boot (Security Menu)

Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer (you may
only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled). If “Enabled”
is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system (see the
warning in the sidebar).

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)



Password Warning

If you set a boot pass­word (Password on boot
is “Enabled“), NEVER
forget your password.

The consequences of
this could be serious. If
you cannot remember
your boot password you
must contact your ven­dor and you may lose all
of the information on
your hard disk.

You can set a password for access to the Aptio Setup Utility. This will not affect
access to the computer OS (only the Aptio Setup Utility). If you set a supervisor
password you can then add a user password.

Set User Password (Security Menu)

You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility. This will
not affect access to the computer OS, (only the Setup utility) unless you choose to
set a Password on Boot (see below). Many menu items in the Aptio Setup Utility
cannot be modified in user mode. You can only set the user password after you

have set the supervisor password.

Note: To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, then

press Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enter
again to confirm the password clearance.

Interface Items (Security Menu)

The interfaces for the ExpressCard (New Card), Card Reader, WLAN, LAN, Audio
and ODD (optical device drive) may be enabled/disabled from the menu items here
if required.

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Security Menu 5 - 11

BIOS Utilities

Secure Boot (Advanced Menu)

Enable/disable Secure Boot from this menu. The Secure Boot specification pro­vides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot
time. In contrast to BIOS, Secure Boot defines a set of standard boot and runtime
services. Secure Boot may be set to Standard (with a fixed Secure Boot policy), or
Custom (which allows changes to execution policy and Secure Boot databases).

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5 - 12 Security Menu

Configuration (Security Menu)

This sub-menu will allow you to enable/d isable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Security Device Support, and to configure the TPM State. Select Configuration
and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the (TPM) Configu-
ration menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu (see

“Trusted Platform (Security) Module” on page 7 - 43 for details).

Boot Menu

Figure 5 - 5

Boot Menu



BIOS Screens

Note that the BIOS
screens pictured on
these pages are intend­ed for guidance in set­ting up your system’s
BIOS.

BIOS versions are sub­ject to constant change
and revision, therefore
your computer’s actual
screens may appear
slightly different from
those pictured on these
pages.

When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g. Windows

7) from the devices listed in this menu, and in this priority order. If it cannot find

the operating system on that device, it will try to load it from the next device in the
order specified in the Boot Option Priorities. Item specific help on the right is
available to help you move devices up and down the order.

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Boot Menu 5 - 13

BIOS Utilities

Fast Boot / UEFI Boot (Boot Menu)

Fast Boot will enable a boot with the minimal set of devices required (the sub-menus
will allow you to choose to skip the EFI VGA driver, USB devices and/or PS/2 de­vices. You can also choose to enable/disable boot from UEFI devices.

Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)

Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu, and press Enter to select a device

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from the Boot Option # list. You can go to either Network Device BBS Priorities,
CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities or Hard Drive BBS Priorities and use the

+ and

- keys to move the device’s boot priority up and down the list (the selected device

will be highlighted in white).

Wake-up On LAN (Boot Menu)

Enable/disable the Wake-up On LAN feature here. If enabled network activity will
wake up the computer from sleep.

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Exit Menu

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Exit Menu

Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made. Choosing to Discard
Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made

to the Setup. You can also choose Load Setup Defaults to restore the original Setup
defaults and return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you
have made in a previous session.

BIOS Utilities

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BIOS Utilities

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