Asus B80A - A2 - Core 2 Duo GHz driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
... Touchpad 40 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 40
Storage Devices 41 Expansion Card 41 Optical Drive 42 Flash Memory Card Reader 44 Hard Disk Drive 45 Memory (RAM 47
Connections 48 Modem Connection (on selected models 48 Network Connection 49 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 51 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models 52
Trusted...
User Manual - Page 9
... display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings...
User Manual - Page 13
...-in camera is in use. The camera may be auto-activated by supported software.
3 Camera (on selected models)
The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications.
4 Microphone (Built-in)
The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
5 Display Panel...
User Manual - Page 14
... system.
10 Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
11 Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models)
The built-in fingerprint scanner allows use of security...
User Manual - Page 17
... is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
7 Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment...
User Manual - Page 19
...IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC.
11 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in...
User Manual - Page 21
... system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
2 Wireless Switch
Enables or disables the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use...
User Manual - Page 26
... the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive...
User Manual - Page 38
...mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT use any...or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The ...window up or down.
Scroll Up
A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow ...
User Manual - Page 43
...important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook...Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio...
User Manual - Page 47
... process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory.
Installing a Memory Card:
Removing a Memory Card:
3
(This is only an example.)
(This...
User Manual - Page 48
4 Using the Notebook PC
Connections
The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card.
Modem Connection (on selected models)
The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC's internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used...
User Manual - Page 62
... provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support disc is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support disc contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support disc does not include the operating system itself...
User Manual - Page 65
... the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website.
Hardware Problem - Built-in Camera
The built-in camera does not work correctly. 1. Check "Device Manager" to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try...
User Manual - Page 67
... to incompatible memory. 2. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with your system. Try to un-install them in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Check your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website...
User Manual - Page 68
A Appendix
Software Problem - BIOS
Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the "WINFLASH" utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location (such as the root...
User Manual - Page 69
..., install NIS again, use "Live Update" and update the virus definition file.
3. Norton accidently blocks desired web pages or reduces download speeds. Change the security configuration to a lower level. NIS scans virus while downloading data so network speed will be decreased.
4. Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services. Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system...
User Manual - Page 70
... Problems and Solutions (Cont.)
9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". How to stop Windows Firewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. You will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security Center icon. 3. Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates. 4. Click Off and then click...
User Manual - Page 71
...drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive...
User Manual - Page 72
..., drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory. The Recovery DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive...