Gigabyte M912X, M912 User Manual

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M912 Café Book User's Manual

Original Issue: 2008/12

This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Café Book PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent.

Trademarks

Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft®, MS-DOS, Windows®, and Windows® Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel®, Atom™ is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.

All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your Café Book.

When Using Your M912 Café Book Computer

CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause discomfort or a burn.

•Do not attempt to service the Café Book yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

•Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can generate extremely high temperature and may cause burns to your skin.

•Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

•While you are using the computer or charging the battery, place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, like on a desktop or on the floor. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that may prevent ventilation. Also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

•Do not insert objects into the air vent of your Café Book computer. Doing so can cause short-circuiting and may result in fire or electrical shock.

•Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your Café Book manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion.

•Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion.

•Replace only with the same or compatible battery recommended by the manufacturer.

•Please discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

•Before you connect your Café Book to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source.

-115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea.

-100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.

-230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

• If you use an extension cord with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its total capacity.

•When removing battery from your Café Book, first turn off the system, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, then remove the battery.

•To avoid risk of an electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables, or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during a thunderstorm.

•Do not throw batteries into fire, doing so may cause explosion. Check with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions.

•When setting up your Café Book for work, place it on a level surface.

•When traveling, do not check your Café Book as baggage. You can put your Café Book through an X-ray security machine, but never put your Café Book through a metal detector. If you have your Café Book checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery ready in case you are asked to turn on your Café Book.

•When traveling with the hard drive removed from your Café Book, wrap the drive in an insulated material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by hand, you may be asked to install the drive into your Café Book. Your can have the hard drive checked through an X-ray machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector.

•When traveling, do not place your Café Book in the overhead storage compartment where it could shift around. Do not drop your Café Book or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

•Protect your Café Book, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, extreme temperature, and direct exposure to sunlight.

•When you move your Café Book in environments where there is a substantial difference of temperature or humidity level, condensation may form on or within your Café Book. To avoid damaging your Café Book, please allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before continue using.

NOTICE: When taking your Café Book from a colder to a warmer environment or vice versa, allow your Café Book enough time to adapt to the new environment before turning on power.

•When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, and not on the power cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure that it is

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pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, before you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

•Before you clean your Café Book, turn it off first, unplug it from its power source, and remove the battery.

•Handle interior components with care. When removing a component, please hold it by the edge and not on the connecting pins (such as the memory module).

When using your telephone equipments, safety instructions should always be followed in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or injuries, these instructions include:

•Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washing basins, kitchen/laundry sinks, wet basements or swimming pools.

•Avoid using cordless phones during an electrical storm as lightening may cause electrical shocks.

•Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak within the leakage area.

WARNING: Void of Warranty

*If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of explosion; make sure you are using the same or compatible battery.

*Please discard used batteries according to the instructions given by the manufacturer.

*Please be aware that use of cracked, severely scratched or poor quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in the disc. Such discs may break while drive operates in highspeed, in this case, your product warranty may be voided.

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Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. 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:

●Reorient 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 dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

●All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be shielded.

For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards, see the option manual or installation instructions.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) PART 68 Warning

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

FCC Part 68 Registration Number: 6CTTAI - 25876 - FB - E

REN: 0.8B

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone and still have those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network, the local Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. However, if advanced notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning for your equipment. I they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain an uninterrupted telephone service.

CE Notice (European Union)

This symbol indicates this M912 Café Book computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that M912 meets the following technical standards:

•EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”

•EN 55024 — “Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.”

•EN 61000-3-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter

3:Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions (Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase).”

•EN 61000-3-3 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter

3:Limits - Section 3: Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A.”

•EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications

•Class A governs commercial use

•Class B is governs residential use

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

Most Café Book computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE).

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The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard.

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of a Café Book computer! Your new Café Book features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this Café Book is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your Café Book computer, It describes all of its features in a thorough yet easy-to-read manner.

Content
Safety Instructions..............................................................................		I
Regulatory Notices...........................................................................		III
Preface..............................................................................................		V
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Café Book
1.1	Panoramic View.......................................................................	2
1.2	Left Side...................................................................................	3
1.3	Right Side.................................................................................	3
1.4	Cover Side...............................................................................	4
1.5	Bottom Side..............................................................................	4
1.6	Status Indicators......................................................................	5
1.7	Turning Your Café Book On and Off........................................	6
1.8	Keyboard Function...................................................................	6
1.9	Using the Touchpad.................................................................	8
1.10	Using the built-in camera.........................................................	8
1.11	Using the Audio........................................................................	8
1.12	Using the Wireless Lan (WLAN)..............................................	9
1.13	Using the Battery Pack.............................................................	9
1.14	Connection the AC Adapter...................................................	10
1.15	Installing M912 Device Drivers...............................................	11
1.16	Touch Screen Calibration.......................................................	11
1.17	Use your M912 as a Tablet PC..............................................	12
1.18	Operating Temperature..........................................................	12

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Chapter 2 Battery
2.1	Battery Pack..............................................................................	14
2.2	Recharging The Battery Pack...................................................	14
2.3	Question And Answers..............................................................	14
2.4	Battery Maintenance.................................................................	15
2.5	Power Consumption..................................................................	15
2.6	Reducing Power Consumption..................................................	15
2.7	Removing The Battery Pack.....................................................	16
2.8	Connecting System To AC Adapter..........................................	16
Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup Program
3.1	Activate the BIOS Setup Utility..................................................	18
3.2	Using the Advanced CMOS Setup............................................	20
3.3	Security.....................................................................................	21
3.4	Set Boot priority order...............................................................	22
3.5	How to Exit the Setup Program.................................................	23
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting / Q&A
4.1	Troubleshooting........................................................................	26
4.2 Q&A...........................................................................................		28
Appendix I Specification.................................................................		31
Appendix II Recovery Update Notices............................................		33
Appendix III Service Centers...........................................................		37

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M912 Café Book USER’S MANUAL

Chapter 1 Introducing Your Café

Book

This chapter will show you how to operate your M912 SERIES Café Book computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.

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1.1	Panoramic View		No.	Item	Function
	6	1	1	Web camera	Built-in 1.3M camera
			2	LCD	To display the content output form
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			3	Keyboard	To input characters and numbers
			4	Four system LEDs	Four LED lights of system signal
			5	Touchpad	To function as mouse
			6	Stylus Pen Slot	To place the stylus pen.
		2	7	Internal Mic	Build-in internal mic.
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	2	6	5	4
No.	Item			Function
1	LAN RJ45 Jack	To connect LAN
2	Kensington lock	To connect compatible kensington
		lock.
3	Media Card	To connect SD/MMC/MS Card
	Slot(SD/MMC/MS)
4	Express Card slot	To connect an Express Card.
5	USB port	To connect peripheral equipment
		with USB interface.
6	Air Vent	To vent heat from Café Book.

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		6	5 4	3	2
	No.	Item			Function
	1	USB port	To connect peripheral equipment
			with USB interface.
	2	DC-in hole	To connect AC adapter to power on
			Café Book.
	3	VGA Port	To connect VGA monitor.
	4	MIC jack	To connect MIC to input audio signal.
	5	Line out	To connect equipment to output
			sound.
	6	Power switch	Power on switch.

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1.4 Cover Side

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	No.	Item	Function
	1	Cover	To Protect the Café Book
	2	Axle	To turn the touch panel in 180 toler-
			ance

1.5 Bottom Side

			1
			2
		3	3
			4
	No.	Item	Function
	1		Installed in the battery compartment,
		Battery Pack	to supply power to Café Book when
			AC power is disconnected.
	2	Stylus Pen Slot	To place the stylus pen
	3	Speaker	To output the audio sound from the
			system.
	4	SIM Card Slot	To insert of a mobile SIM card for
			3.5G function (Optional)

1.6 Status Indicators

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Icon	Item		Function
	WLAN Status	Wireless on/off status.
	HDD	Café Book is reading from, or writing
		to hard disk.
		Blue off	System is turned off or in
			hibernation mode.
	Power status	Blue	System is in Standby
		flashing	mode.
		Blue on	System is in operating.
			Recharging is finished or
	Battery status	Blue off	Café Book is not powered
			by AC adapter.
		Blue on	Battery is in recharging.

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1.7 Turning Your Café Book On and Off

Turning on the power

Open the Café Book lid, press and hold the power switch for one or two seconds. The power indicator will glow blue once the computer is powered on.

Turning off the power

If you are not going to use your Café Book computer for a while, it is best to turn off its power. Before turning off power, close all program first and shut down the operating system.

After turning off your Café Book computer, make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while after it has been used for an extended period of time. This allows the interior of your Café Book computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, and doing so after a while may damage the screen. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when the computer is on or when the power saving function is disabled.

Suspend mode

You can adjust default power management settings in the Power

Option/Advanced dialog box. The Power Options dialog box provides several operating functions after your computer has been idle for a while.

1.8 Keyboard Functions

M912 Café Book computer is equipped with a standard typewriterlayout keyboard and has extra features.

	Icon					Description
	Caps Lock					Press Caps Lock to set all the characters input
						are capital letters.
	Num Lk					To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press
	(Fn+F11)					Num Lk.
	Scrl Lk					Press this key to scroll the screen under some
	(Fn+F12)					programs.
						Press this key to activate Windows® START
						menu.
						Press this key to function as the right key of
						mouse.

Fn Combination Keys (Hot Keys)

Use Fn key combined with other keys to activate, close or set special functions. These combinations are also called Hot Keys. To

use the Hot Keys, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below:

Icon	Description
Fn+F1	Hibernation
	Press this key combination to make system enter
	hibernation mode.
	In this mode, the back light of the LCD panel would be
	turned off and a host of internal devices would enter
	into a stage of lower power consumption.
Fn+F2	Wireless LAN
	To activate Wireless LAN.
Fn+F3	Brightness decreasing
	Press this key combination to decrease the brightness
	of the LCD.
Fn+F4	Brightness increasing
	Press this key combination to increase the brightness
	of the LCD.

Fn+F5 LCD / Video-out Switch

Press this key combination to switch between LCD mode only;

Video-out mode only;

LCD and Video-out simultaneously mode

Notice This function works under certain setting of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.

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Fn+F6 Touch Pad Enable/Disable

Press this key combination to enable/disable Touch Pad function.

Fn+F7 Mute

Press this combination to open/close output of audio signal.

Fn+F8 Voice weakening

Press this key combination to weaken the voice output.

Notice: This function works under certain setting of

OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.

Fn+F9 Voice strengthening

Press this key combination to strengthen the voice output.

Notice: This function works under certain setting of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.

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