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User Manual - Page 16
.... There 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.
Central Processor Unit (CPU) Compartment
Some Notebook PC models...
User Manual - Page 27
... 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 45
... labels on the CD.
Listening to 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. You can adjust the volume...
User Manual - Page 48
...-Test) 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:
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(This is only an example...
User Manual - Page 49
... connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support autocrossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.)
Example of the Notebook PC connected to a
Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in
Ethernet controller.
E-SATA
Network Hub or Switch
E-SATA
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors...
User Manual - Page 53
... on system startup). Set TPM Security to [Yes] in BIOS setup Security > Trusted Computing.
IMPORTANT! Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to backup your TPM security data.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security
Trusted Computing
TPM Security
[No]
TPM firmware update function [DiOspatlieodn]s No Yes
Clearing TPM Secured Data
When Supervisor Password is installed, Clearing the TPM...
User Manual - Page 60
... are installed.
System BIOS Settings
Boot Device
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority.
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Main
Advanced
Boot Settings
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Security Power
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Exit
Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may...
User Manual - Page 63
... 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 66
...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 Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode.
These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website...
User Manual - Page 68
..., 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
... delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C".
Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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User Manual - Page 71
... Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Link to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for more details.
Using the Recovery DVD:
1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to be powered ON).
2. Restart the Notebook PC and press...
User Manual - Page 53
... on system startup). Set TPM Security to [Yes] in BIOS setup Security > Trusted Computing.
IMPORTANT! Use your TPM application's "Backup" or "Migration" function to backup your TPM security data.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security
Trusted Computing
TPM Security
[No]
TPM firmware update function [DiOspatlieodn]s No Yes
Clearing TPM Secured Data
When Supervisor Password is installed, Clearing the TPM...
User Manual - Page 60
... are installed.
System BIOS Settings
Boot Device
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority.
A-6
Main
Advanced
Boot Settings
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Security Power
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
Exit
Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may...
User Manual - Page 63
... 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 66
...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 Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode.
These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website...
User Manual - Page 68
..., 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
... delete all partitions from your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C".
Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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User Manual - Page 71
... Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows Vista on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Link to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us for more details.
Using the Recovery DVD:
1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Notebook PC needs to be powered ON).
2. Restart the Notebook PC and press...
User Manual - Page 15
...state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC...