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Preface
Notice
The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer or creators of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.
©July 2016
Trademarks
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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R&TTE Directive
This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland,
United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia.
ErP 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:
• Off Mode < 0.5W
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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 quality markings are voluntary.
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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 experienced 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 interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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.
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 standards could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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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 near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, 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:
• For Specification I : - Dual Full Range AC/DC Adapters – AC in 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 19.5V, 11.8A ( 230
Watts ) with Power Converter Box
• For Specification II : - Dual Full Range AC/DC Adapters – AC in 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 19.5V, 16.9A ( 330
Watts ) with Power Converter Box
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Instructions for Care and Operation
The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:
1.
Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock.
If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.
Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration.
Do not place it on an unstable surface.
Do not place anything heavy on the computer.
2.
Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it.
Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight.
Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or moisture may affect the system.
Don’t use or store the computer in a humid environment.
Do not place the computer on any surface that will block the
Vents/Fan Intakes.
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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 working procedures for the 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 if the battery is depleted.
Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs.
Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on.
Do not disassemble the computer by yourself.
Perform routine maintenance on your computer.
5.
Take care when using peripheral devices .
Use only approved brands of peripherals.
Unplug the power cord before attaching peripheral devices.
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Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and may expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.
Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Users should not remove any cover(s) and /or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty. If you need to replace/remove the hard disk/RAM/optical device etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
Removal Warning
When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade, 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.
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Power Safety
The computer has specific power requirements:
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).
• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.
• The power adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.
• When you want to unplug the power cord, be 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.
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC/DC adapter or car adapter).
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.
Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet.
Do not use the power cord if it is broken.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
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Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries. Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
• If you are working in areas of low temperature use the AC/DC adapter to power the computer.
See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information.
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General 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 repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries 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.
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 into 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 equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Cleaning
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.
Travel Considerations
As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go:
1.
Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.
2.
Power off the computer and peripherals.
3.
Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
4.
Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.
5.
The AC/DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won’t need a second voltage adapter. However, check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.
6.
Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.
7.
If you’re taking any peripherals (e.g. a printer, mouse or digital camera), pack them and those devices’ adapters and/or cables.
8.
Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software. Make sure your “papers” are handy.
Power Off Before Traveling
Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents/Fan Intakes to be blocked. To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan Intakes while the computer is in use.
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Packing
As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go:
1.
Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.
2.
Power off the computer and peripherals.
3.
Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
4.
Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.
5.
The AC/DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won’t need a second voltage adapter. However, check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.
6.
Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.
7.
If you’re taking any peripherals (e.g. a printer, mouse or digital camera), pack them and those devices’ adapters and/or cables.
8.
Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software. Make sure your documents are prepared.
Power Off Before Traveling
Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vent(s)/fan intake(s)/outlet(s) to be blocked. To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan intake(s)/outlet(s) while the computer is in use.
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On the Road
In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind:
Hand-carry the notebook For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common. Don’t check it with “normal” luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects.
Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the computer, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media. They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your computer and disks around the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to turn it on). Note :
Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.
Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight.
These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.
Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC/DC adapter and keep your battery(ies) charged.
Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can condense inside the computer.
Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate.
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Developing Good Work Habits
Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time.
Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain:
• Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed position.
• Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary.
• Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably.
• Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you are working.
• Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time.
Remember to:
• Alter your posture frequently.
• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.
• Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.
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Lighting
Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue.
• Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light.
• Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.
• Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance.
• Adjust the display-viewing angle to find the best position.
LCD Screen Care
To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors (caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time) take the following precautions:
• Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time.
• Use a rotating, moving or blank screen saver (this prevents an image from being displayed too long).
• Rotate desktop background images every few days.
• Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use.
LCD Electro-Plated Logos
Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro-plated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive.
Due to general wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised LCD electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport. If any such wear and tear develops contact your distributor/supplier.
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Contents
Quick Start Guide
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Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Power Management
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Drivers & Utilities
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BIOS Utilities
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MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision / VGA Card / Mac Address (Main Menu) ...5-7
Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology
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Modules
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Troubleshooting
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Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Thunderbolt™ 3 Port/USB 3.1 Gen 2,
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Control Center & Flexikey®
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
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Specifications
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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 and card reader ) , TouchPad & Mouse and Audio Features .
• Chapter 3 The power management options.
• Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems.
• Chapter 5 An outline of the computer’s built-in software or BIOS (Basic Input Output System).
• Chapter 6 A quick guide to the computer’s PC Camera, Wireless LAN, Fingerprint, Bluetooth & WLAN
Combo, Sound Blaster Audio and Intel modules (some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration).
• Chapter 7 A troubleshooting guide.
• Appendix A Definitions of the interface , ports / jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices.
• Appendix B Information on the Control Center . and Flexikey® Application .
• Appendix C Information on the Video driver controls.
• Appendix D The computer’s .
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Advanced Users
If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful
to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1
and “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1
in the User’s Manual. You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you.
Notes
Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer’s features.
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
(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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Not Included
Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 10 ) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.
Drivers
If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the appropriate drivers. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in
. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your
for installation instructions.
Ports and Jacks
municate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.
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System Software
Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system is supported.
Windows OS
Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 10 only .
In order to run Windows 10 (64-bit) your computer requires a minimum 8GB of system memory (RAM).
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System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface, and securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
2.
You must use the power converter supplied with the dual AC/DC adapters connected to power this computer . Do not use a single AC/DC adapter to power the system .
3. Attach the power converter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer then plug AC/DC adapters into the jacks at the rear of the converter. Plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and connect the AC power cords to the AC/
DC adapters ( make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer , as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapters).
4. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (it is preferable not to exceed 134 degrees); use the other hand to support the base of the computer ( Note : Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
5. Press the power button on the top 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).
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°
Shutdown
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the
Shut Down command in Windows
(see page 1 - 35 ). This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.
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Figure 1 - 1 - Computer with Dual AC/DC Adapters Plugged-In to Converter/Opening the Lid/LCD
System Startup 1 - 5
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Figure 1 - 2
LCD Panel Open
1. Built-In PC Camera
2. PC Camera LED
3. Built-In Array
Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. LED Indicators
8. Illuminated LED
Keyboard
9. TouchPad & Buttons
10. Fingerprint Reader
Sensor
7 6 7
LCD Panel Open
5
3 2
1
4
7
8
6
7
3
10
9
5
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices
(e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth or 3G/
4G) aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure any wireless modules are OFF
(i.e. the system is in Airplane
Mode ) if you are using the computer aboard aircraft.
Use Fn + F11 Airplane
Mode key combination to toggle Airplane Mode On/Off, and check the LED indicator for the power status.
Top Case
Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 - 3
Top Case
1. Top Case Logo LED
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1 1
Top Case Logo LED
Note that the Top Case Logo LED may be toggled On/Off using the Fn + 3 key combination . The Colors and Modes may be configured using the Keyboard Backlight application
(see page
).
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the top case, and at the front of the computer, display helpful information about the current status of the system.
Top Case LEDS Front Case LEDS
Icon Color Description Icon Color Description
Number Lock is Activated
White
Caps Lock is Activated
White
White
Scroll Lock is Activated
Hard Disk Activity White
White
Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN, Bluetooth
& 3G/4G Modules are OFF)
Table 1 - 1 - LED Indicators
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Orange The Battery is Charging
Blinking Orange
The Battery has Reached Critically Low
Power Status
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Orange
Blinking Orange*
Green
Blinking Green
AC/DC Power is Plugged In
The Powered USB Port is On
(see “Powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Port” on page 1 - 25 )
The Computer is On
The Computer is in Sleep Mode
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Illuminated LED Keyboard
The illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instant-
ly. See Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19 for full function key combination details.
Play/Pause Key
Function Keys
Scr Lk Key
Num Lk Key
Game Control Keys
Windows Logo Key
Menu/Application Key
Fn Key
Keypad
Figure 1 - 4 - Illuminated LED Keyboard
Special Characters
Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters.
These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad. Regular number keys (in the upper row of the keyboard) will not work. Make sure that NumLk is on.
Other Keyboards
If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically. However special functions/hot-keys unique to the system’s regular keyboard may not work.
Scr Lk
Hold down the Fn Key and Scr Lk to enable scroll lock/number lock, and check the LED indicator for status.
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Control Center
When in the Windows Desktop application (not in the Start screen) press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera/Touch
Pad on/off (see
Control Center Access
To run the
Control Center press the
Fn + Esc key combination, or doubleclick the icon
in the notification area of the taskbar.
Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel (move the cursor onto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it).
Figure 1 - 5 - Control Center
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Keyboard Backlight LED
Press Fn plus the 2 key to toggle the keyboard LED on/off. The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below. In addition press Fn plus the 1 key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings (see overleaf).
Main Keyboard LED Function key Combinations
1
Fn + 1
Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application
2 Toggle the Keyboard Backlight LED On/Off
1 2 3
Fn +
4
3
Keyboard Backlight LED Low
Fn +
4
Keyboard Backlight LED High
Fn +
Fn + 3 Toggle the Top Case Logo LED On/Off
Table 1 - 2 - Main Keyboard LEDs
Keyboard Backlight LED 1 - 11
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Keyboard Backlight Application (for Illuminated Keyboards)
The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus key (or by clicking the
Flexikey button in the Gaming section of the Control Center, and then clicking the Backlight tab).
Help Butt
Effects Buttons
Keyboard Sections
Color Swatches
Figure 1 - 6 - Keyboard Backlight Application
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Brightness
Click on any of the numbers (0 - 3) on the brightness bar to set the brightness level of the keyboard backlight.
Color Swatch
The color swatch in the top right of the screen allows you to select a range of colors for your keyboard backlight by clicking on the color required. You can choose to display the swatch either in Full Color or as a 256 Color
Scheme . Click the Custom mode button to select any colors from the swatch and to apply your chosen colors to parts of the keyboard (and Top Case Logo LED if applicable).
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Full Color Swatch 256 Color Scheme Swatch
Figure 1 - 7 - Keyboard Backlight Color Swatches
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Modes
The buttons surrounding the swatch allow you to alter the effects of the keyboard backlight. Click on any of the buttons to view the effects on the keyboard. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the setting.
Mode Buttons
Random Color Wave Up/Down
Custom - Display & Configure
Keyboard Sections & Colors
Breathe (All Colors)
Cycle Colors
Dancing Effect
Tempo Beat
Flashing
Illumination Keys
Note that the keyboard illumination (increase/decrease) keys may be used to configure the keyboard LED in Custom Mode only.
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Table 1 - 3 - Mode Buttons
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Preview
The bottom left section of the application allows you to preview setting changes made to colors on the keyboard and Top Case Logo LED (the Top Case Logo LED supports 256 colors only). Click the keyboard or top case icon to switch between them.
Keyboard and Top Case Logo LED Sections
The bottom right section of the application allows you to select partial areas, or all, of the keyboard (and Top
Case Logo LED) on which to apply the color changes and effects.
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Figure 1 - 8 - Preview & Keyboard & Top Case Logo LED Sections
Keyboard Backlight LED 1 - 15
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Quick Start Guide
Sets
The application allows you to save up to 3 sets of color and effect combinations. Click Save when exiting the application to retain the settings.
Figure 1 - 9 - Sets
Save & Exit
Click Exit to quit the application without saving, or Save to exit and retain the settings.
Figure 1 - 10 - Save & Exit
1 - 16 Keyboard Backlight LED
Quick Start Guide
Flexikey® Application
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations , or to launch programs and applications , to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc. All the configuration settings are retained under (up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
Click Flexikey® in the Gaming section of the Control Center, or the click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, to launch the application (see
1
Flexikey® Enabled
Flexikey® Disabled
Figure 1 - 11 - Flexikey® Hotkey Application
Flexikey® Application 1 - 17
1
Quick Start Guide
Flexikey® Application Features:
For full details see “FlexiAccess Application” on page B - 17
.
• EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key (or mouse click) to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys (or mouse clicks) to launch any program’s or application’s executable file.
• EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys (or mouse clicks) to send commonly used strings of text.
• DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard keys or mouse buttons.
• STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application, and to disable unused keys.
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Quick Start Guide
1
Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Keys
Fn +
Fn +
Function/Visual Indicators
Fan Control
Toggle Automatic /
Full Power*
Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Keys
Fn +
Fn +
Function/Visual Indicators
Control Center Toggle (see over)
Display Toggle
Fn + Touchpad Toggle Fn + Brightness Decrease/Increase
Fn +
Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on)
Fn +
PC Camera
Power Toggle
Fn + Mute Toggle
Fn +
Airplane
Mode Toggle
Fn +
Fn + Power Button
Fn +
Volume Decrease/Increase
Powered USB 3.0 Port Power Toggle
Top Case Logo LED Toggle
Fn + Sleep Toggle
Fn + Backspace Flexikey® Enable/Disable
Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
*Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games (use Fn + 1 ).
Function Keys & Visual Indicators 1 - 19
1
Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 - 12
Front & Rear Views
1. LED Power Indicators
2. Vent/Fan Intake
3.
HDMI-Out Port
4. USB 3.0 Port (USB
3.1 Gen 1)
5. DC-In Jack
Power Converter
You must use the power converter supplied with the dual AC/DC adapters connected to power this computer . Do not use a single AC/DC adapter to power the system (see over).
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/ fan intake(s) while the computer is in use.
Front & Rear Views
1
2 2
2
3 4
2
5
HDMI Port / Display Ports
Note that the HDMI Port and Display Ports support video and audio signals to attached external displays.
Note that Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI or Display Port connection.
Ejecting USB Devices
In order to prevent system problems do not simply directly pull cables out from the USB port when removing USB devices. Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app, and click on the
Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. If you have quickly unplugged a device from the
USB port, and then can’t find the device when re-plugged, you will then need to restart the system in order to find the device again.
1 - 20 Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide
Power Converter & Dual Adapters
The power converter allows you to use the 2 identical AC/DC adapters supplied with your system (the power rating of each adapter is identical ) to power your computer. This system is used to prevent power issues arising when using high-end games and 3D applications etc.
Attach the power converter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer (make sure you remove any protective covers), then plug AC/DC adapters into the jacks at the rear of the converter. Plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and connect the AC power cords to the AC/DC adapters.
1 1
Figure 1 - 13
Power Converter and Dual Adapters
1. LED Indicators (will be illuminated in green when the AC/DC adapters are plugged-in and connected to a working power outlet)
1
Front & Rear Views 1 - 21
1
Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 - 14
Right View
1. USB 3.0 Port (USB
3.1 Gen 1)
2. Multi-In-1 Card
Reader
3.
USB 3.1 Gen 2
(Type C)
Thunderbolt ™ 3
Combo Port # 1
4.
USB 3.1 Gen 2
(Type C)
Thunderbolt ™ 3
Combo Port # 2
5.
Mini DisplayPort #1
6.
Mini DisplayPort #2
7.
Security Lock Slot
Right View
1
2
3 4 5 6 7
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 (Up to UHS-II)
Thunderbolt Port Devices
When plugging a device into a Thunderbolt port allow 30 seconds for the system to scan and recognize the connected device (see over for information on ejecting Thunderbolt Port
devices and “Thunderbolt Ports for Display” on page 1 - 24 ).
1 - 22 Right View
Quick Start Guide
1
Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
In order to prevent system problems make sure you do not simply pull the cable out from the Thunderbolt port . The hardware must be ejected safely:
1.
Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop App and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject
Media icon.
2.
Click on Eject “ Thunderbolt Device Name ”.
3.
When you see the “ Safe to Remove Hardware ” message you can remove the cable.
USB 3.1 Port Speed
Note that when a single USB device is plugged in to a USB 3.1 (Gen 2) port the data transfer speed will be 10Gbps, however when two devices are plugged in to both USB 3.1 (Gen 2) ports, this bandwidth will be shared between the ports.
Right View 1 - 23
1
Quick Start Guide
PORT #
Thunderbolt 3 Port #1
Thunderbolt 3 Port #2
Mini DisplayPort #1
Mini DisplayPort #2
* Thunderbolt 3
Ports Disabled
(Default Setting)
Thunderbolt 3
1 * Port Enabled
Thunderbolt 3
2 * Ports Enabled
BIOS Settings - Display Digital Interface (DDI) Control
DDI to mDP
(Default Setting)
1 DDI to TBT 2 DDI to TBT
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
3 4 5 6
1 - 24 Right View
Thunderbolt Ports for Display
The display configuration for the Thunderbolt ports and Mini Display Ports can be set up in the
BIOS (see “DDI Control (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)” on page 5 - 10 ).
Table 1 - 5 - Thunderbolt Ports Set for Display (Right View)
Left View
1 1 2 2 3
4 5 6 7
Powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Port
Note that the USB 3.0 ports are not operational under DOS and do not support wake on USB. The powered USB 3.0
( 3 in Figure 1 - 15 ) port can supply power ( for charging devices only, not for operating devices ) when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20% (this may not work with cer-
tain devices - see page 7 - 12 ). Toggle power to this port by using
Fn + power button .
Ejecting USB Devices
In order to prevent system problems do not simply directly pull cables out from the USB port when removing USB devices. Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app, and click on the
Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. If you have quickly unplugged a device from the
USB port, and then can’t find the device when re-plugged, you will then need to restart the system in order to find the device again.
Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 - 15
Left View
1. RJ-45 LAN Jacks
2. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports
(USB 3.1 Gen 1)
3. Powered USB 3.0
Port (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
4. Line-In Jack
5. Microphone Jack
6. Line-Out Jack
7. 2-In-Audio Jack
(Headphone /
S/PDIF-Out Jack)
1
Left View 1 - 25
1
Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 - 16
Bottom View
1. Fan Outlet/Intake
2. Subwoofer
Bottom View
1 1
2
1
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/ fan intake(s) while the computer is in use.
Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and /or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the hard disk/RAM/optical device etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
1 - 26 Bottom View
Quick Start Guide
Windows 10 Start Menu
Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start
Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows
Logo Key on the keyboard).
1
Desktop
Figure 1 - 17 - Windows Start Menu
Windows 10 Start Menu 1 - 27
1
Quick Start Guide
Right-Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu
Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combination) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Control Panel, Programs and Features, Power Options, Task
Manager, Search, File Explorer, Command Prompt, Device Manager and Network Connections etc.
Right-Click Icon
Figure 1 - 18 - Right-Click Windows Logo in Start Menu
1 - 28 Windows 10 Start Menu
Quick Start Guide
Start Menu Apps & Tiles
The Windows 10 Start Menu will contain a number of apps, and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc. Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of the screen to expand the menu in order to view all the apps (you can use the scroll bar to move up and down the screen).
1
Figure 1 - 19 - Expanding the Start Menu
Windows 10 Start Menu 1 - 29
1
Quick Start Guide
Pining/Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu
To make things easy to find you can add and remove tiles for apps and programs to the Start Menu. Right-Click on a program’s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop-down menu. To remove an app or program from the
Start Menu right-click the icon and select Unpin from Start . You can use the same method to pin apps/programs to/from the taskbar (select pin to taskbar/unpin this program from the taskbar).
Figure 1 - 20 - Pin to Start/Unpin from Start
1 - 30 Windows 10 Start Menu
Quick Start Guide
Windows 10 Control Panel
In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel . The Control
Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10 .
• Right-click the Start Menu icon
in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select
Control Panel from the menu.
• Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and X to bring up the context menu, and then press P to bring up the Control
Panel.
• Type Control Panel into the
Search box in the taskbar and click on the icon when it pops up.
1
Figure 1 - 21 - Windows 10 Control Panel Access
Windows 10 Control Panel 1 - 31
1
Quick Start Guide
Settings
The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Devices, Network & internet, Personalization, Accounts, Time & language, Ease of Access, Privacy and Update & security.
1 - 32 Windows 10 Control Panel
Figure 1 - 22 - Settings
Quick Start Guide
Windows 10 Taskbar
In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the taskbar . The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the Control Panels and applications referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here.
1
Taskbar
Taskbar - Pinned Programs and Apps
Figure 1 - 23 - Taskbar
Notification Area
You can pin/unpin apps to/from the taskbar in much the same way as you can to the Start screen (see “Pining/
Unpinning Apps & Programs to/from the Start Menu” on page 1 - 30 ).
Windows 10 Control Panel 1 - 33
1
Quick Start Guide
Video Features
You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display control panel (in Appearance and Personalization ). Click Adjust resolution to make changes to the appearance of the display and to detect and configure any attached displays. In Windows 10 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu ( press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and the P key).
To Configure Displays using Project
1.
Attach your display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Press the + P key combination.
3.
Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only ,
Duplicate , Extend or Second screen only .
4.
You can also click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the
Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
NVIDIA Video Driver
Controls
More detailed video controls are provided by the NVIDIA Control
Panel (for more detailed information see Appendix C ).
You can also access the control panel by right-clicking the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control
Panel ( Figure 1 - 27 on page 1 -
37 ).
Figure 1 - 24 - Project (Devices)
1 - 34 Video Features
Quick Start Guide
To access Display (Control Panel) and Screen Resolution in Windows :
1.
Go to the Control Panel .
2.
Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution - In the Appearance and Personalization category.
3.
Make and changes required from the Display , Resolution , Orientation or Multiple display menus .
4.
Click Apply to save the settings.
1
Screen Resolution
1.
Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution 1
( Figure 1 - 25 ).
2.
Click Advanced settings
2 ( Figure 1 - 25 ) to bring up the Advanced properties tabs.
3.
Click Apply to save any changes made.
2
1
Figure 1 - 25 - Screen Resolution
Video Features 1 - 35
1
Quick Start Guide
Display Settings:
1.
You can quickly adjust the display by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings 1 (
2.
Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings 2
) to change resolution.
3.
Click Apply to save any changes made to resolution.
1
1 - 36 Video Features
2
Figure 1 - 26 - Display Settings
To access the NVIDIA Control Panel :
1.
Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel 1 ( Figure 1 - 27 ).
OR
2.
Double-click the icon 2 ( Figure 1 - 27 ) in the Windows control panel.
Quick Start Guide
1
1
2
Make sure you run the GeForce Experience app after installing all the drivers (internet connection required), and then restart the computer and run the app a second time.
Figure 1 - 27 - NVIDIA Control Panel
Video Features 1 - 37
1
Quick Start Guide
Power Options
Power Options (Hardware and Sound) can be accessed from the Control Panel. The Power button item in
Start Menu (or the context menu) may be used to Shut down or Restart (you can also add Hibernate/Sleep to the menu - see page 1 - 39 ). To fully control all the power options (including Hibernate mode) go to the Power
Options control panel and configure the power button, sleep button and lid to perform the function selected.
Using the Power Button
1.
Go to the Start Menu .
2.
Click the Power button .
3.
Select the power state required from the menu.
1 - 38 Power Options
Figure 1 - 28 - Shut Down/Restart
Quick Start Guide
You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the Windows logo + X key combination) to Sign out, Sleep , Hibernate , Shut down , and Restart .
1
Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Men
1.
Go to the Power Options ( Hardware and Sound ) control panel.
2.
Click Choose what the power buttons do .
3.
Click “ Change settings that are currently unavailable ” .
4.
Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings .
5.
Click Save Changes and close the control panel.
Figure 1 - 29 - Context Menu Shut Down or sign out
Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination
You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock , Sign out ,
Change a password, Task Manager and Switch User . If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep , Hibernate , Shut down , and Restart .
Power Options 1 - 39
1
Quick Start Guide
Minimum Screen Resolution Settings
1.
Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements.
2.
Right-click a blank area of the Desktop and select Screen Resolution (or go to the Display control panel).
3.
Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above.
1 - 40 Power Options
Figure 1 - 30 - Screen Resolution
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Overview
Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer:
• Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive
2
Overview 2 - 1
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Bottom Cover
Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and /or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/ remove the hard disk for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive
The hard disk drive (HDD) and/or solid state drive (SSD) is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial (SATA)
hard disk drives (see “Storage” on page D - 3
for specification information), however you will need to contact your distributor/supplier to do this in order to avoid violating the terms of your warranty.
2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Multi-in-1 Card Reader
The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk (s). Make sure you install the Card Reader driver
(see “Card Reader” on page 4 - 8
).
• MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC
• SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to UHS-II)
Note : Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards.
Push-Push Card
Reader
The card reader features a push-in/push-out card insertion and ejection mechanism. Simply push the card to insert and eject it, however Ms
Duo cards require an adapter.
2
1
Figure 2 - 1
Right View
1.
Card Reader
Multi-in-1 Card Reader 2 - 3
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can be clicking using the volume control icon in the notification area of the taskbar .
Audio Features
You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound panel in Windows , or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the notification area/control panel (right-click the notification area icon to bring up an audio menu and select Sound Manager ). The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6
key combination (see Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19
).
Figure 2 - 2
Realtek Audio
Manager
Right-click the icon to access the menu above, and then select Sound Manager .
2 - 4 Audio Features
See “Audio Setup for HDMI” on page C - 10 for a description of the audio configuration when
connecting an HDMI supported display device.
See “Sound Blaster Audio & HDMI/Display Port” on page 6 - 52
for more information on the
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-5 Audio setup.
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
To setup your system for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you will need to connect the audio cables to the Headphone & S/PDIF Combo jack, Line-In jack, Line-Out jack and
Microphone-In jack ( note: the Line-Out jack is used for 7.1 surround sound only ).
1.
Click Start , and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel ) and make sure you are in Classic View .
2.
Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon and select Sound Manager ).
3.
Click Speakers (tab) and click Speaker Configuration (tab).
4.
Select 5.1 or 7.1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull-down menu.
Connector Settings
Auto Pop-Up Dialog
You should enable the auto pop-up dialog to automatically detect when a device has been plugged-in. If disabled, double-click connector settings and click the box to enable the auto pop-up detection of plugged-n devices.
Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows
(and the volume function keys on the computer). Click the volume icon in the notification area to check the setting.
Headphone
Configuration
It is recommended that you set the Speaker
Configuration to Stereo (not to 5.1 or 7.1
Speaker) when listening through headphones in order to maximize audio quality.
Figure 2 - 3
Realtek Audio
Manager - Speakers
Audio Features 2 - 5
2
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Headset Playback
If you are using a headset with a microphone, then you may need to configure the audio setup if you want to listen to the microphone through your headset e.g. for testing audio playback.
See page
information.
5.
Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone & S/PDIF Combo Jack .
6.
Plug in the other cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter) from your speakers as follows:
• Line-In Jack = Rear Speaker Out
• 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone & S/PDIF Combo) = Front Speaker Out
• Microphone-In Jack = Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
• Line-Out Jack = Side Speaker Out (and for 7.1 Surround Sound Only )
7.
As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up.
8.
Click to put a check in the appropriate box according to the speaker plugged-in
(e.g. Rear Speaker Out), and then click OK to save the setting.
9.
Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager .
Line-In Playback Volume
When playing audio sources through the Line-In jack, it is recommended that you set the
Line-In playback volume to a level of 80 or less in order to prevent any audio distortion.
2 - 6 Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Setup for Audio Recording
To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instructions below:
1.
Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View .
2.
Click Realtek HD Audio Manager (or right-click the notification area icon and select Sound Manager ).
3.
Click Microphone Effects (tab) in Microphone (tab), and then click to select
Noise Suppression (button), or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 , to obtain the optimum recording quality.
4.
Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings.
2
Figure 2 - 4
Realtek Audio
Manager -
Recording Setup
Audio Features 2 - 7
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Auto Pop-Up Dialog
You should enable the auto pop-up dialog to automatically detect when a device has been plugged-in. If disabled, double-click connector settings and click the box to enable the auto pop-up detection of plugged-n devices.
Setup for Headphones/Speakers - Line-Out Jack
To connect either headphones or speakers to the Line-Out jack follow the instructions below:
1.
Plug either the headphones or speakers in to the Line-Out jack.
2.
When the pop-up menu appears make sure you select Line-Out by putting a check in the box alongside it and clicking OK (failure to do so may result in sound coming through the connected headphones/speakers and the internal speakers at the same time).
3.
To make sure the pop-up menu appears see sidebar.
Figure 2 - 5
Pop-Up Menu for
Audio Devices
2 - 8 Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports. The Touchpad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse. Make sure you have installed the Touch-
Pad driver (see
).
Touchpad Sensitivity
The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad measure about 15mm from the bottom of the pad, and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the middle. Press the left button zone for a left click, and right button zone for a right click action.
Touchpad Cleaning
In order to improve pad performance it is necessary to keep the surface clean and free of fingerprints and marks etc.
Use a soft dry cleaning cloth to keep the pad surface clean.
Disabling the Pad
Use the Fn + F1 or Control Center button to disable the Touchpad.
Mouse Driver
If you are using an external mouse your operating system may be able to auto-configure your mouse during its installation or only enable its basic functions. Be sure to check the device’s user documentation for details.
Figure 2 - 6
Touchpad
Sensitivity
2
Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 9
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Disabling the
Touchpad
If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason (e.g. you may find that when using the computer’s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it) you can do so by using
Fn + F1 key combination.
Mouse Properties Control Panel
You can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows as follows.
1.
Right-click the Start Menu icon.
2.
Select Control Panel .
3.
Click Mouse ( Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers ).
4.
Click the menu headings tabs to adjust your mouse preferences.
Figure 2 - 7
Mouse Properties
Control Panel -
Buttons
2 - 10 Mouse Properties Control Panel
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
2
Figure 2 - 8
Mouse Properties
Control Panels
Mouse Properties Control Panel 2 - 11
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Disabling the
Touchpad
If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason (e.g. you may find that when using the computer’s internal keyboard you accidentally trigger the Touchpad when resting your wrists or palms on it) you can do so by using
Fn + F1 key combination.
Mouse & Touchpad Devices
You can also configure the functions from the Mouse & touchpad control panel in
Devices in the Settings control panel as follows.
1.
Click the Settings item in the Start Menu (this is also as an App or All Settings in the Action Center).
2.
Click Devices .
3.
Click Mouse & touchpad .
Figure 2 - 9
Settings > Mouse & touchpad
2 - 12 Mouse & Touchpad Devices
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Touchpad Settings
You can disable the Touchpad by clicking the Touchpad button to turn it off.
You can set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device (e.g a USB mouse) is attached. Click “ Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected ” to off.
2
Figure 2 - 10
Mouse & Touchpad
( Touchpad turned off when mouse connected )
Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 13
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
Touchapd Taps
Make sure “ Allow taps on the touchpad ” is on if you want to use the tap feature.
The Delay feature helps prevent recognizing taps on the pad by accident, by recognizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing.
Use the drop-down menu to either turn of any delay, or to adjust the delay to your preference.
Figure 2 - 11
Mouse & Touchpad
Adjust Delay
2 - 14 Mouse & Touchpad Devices
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
You to use a specific gesture or taps on the surface of the pad to perform specific actions to manipulate documents, objects and applications, and these may be enabled or disabled by clicking on the appropriate button.
2
Figure 2 - 12
Mouse & Touchpad
Taps and Gestures
Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 15
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
The two-finger tap acts as a right-click mouse action and can bring up context menus etc.
The two-finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you to scroll horizontally and vertically. Place two fingers, slightly separated, on the
Touchpad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required (in a straight continuous motion).
Figure 2 - 13
Scrolling Gesture
The two-finger pinch to zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL + scroll wheel zoom functionality. Place two fingers on the pad (for best results use the tips of the fingers) and slide them apart to zoom in, or closer together to zoom out.
Figure 2 - 14
Zooming Gesture
2 - 16 Mouse & Touchpad Devices
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
The three and four-finger taps may be configured may be used to trigger Cortana
Search or the Action Center .
2
Figure 2 - 15
Mouse & Touchpad
Select Actions
The three finger-drags & slides gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer.
Figure 2 - 16
Slide Gesture
Mouse & Touchpad Devices 2 - 17
2
Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
The following is an overview of the main gestures you can use with your Touchpad.
Figure 2 - 17
Touchpad
Gestures
2 - 18 Mouse & Touchpad Devices
Power Management
Chapter 3: 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:
• Configuring the Power Buttons
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.
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.
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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.
The Power Sources
The computer can be powered by either the 2 AC/DC adapter s and power converter supplied, or by a battery pack.
AC/DC Adapters and Power Converter
Use only the AC/DC adapters and converter that come with your computer. The wrong type of AC/DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.
1.
You must use the power converter supplied with the dual AC/DC adapters connected to power this computer . Do not use a single AC/DC adapter to power the system .
2.
Attach the power converter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer then plug
AC/DC adapters into the jacks at the rear of the converter. Plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and connect the AC power cords to the AC/DC adapters
( make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer , as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapters).
3.
Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.
4.
Press the power button to turn “On”.
3 - 2 The Power Sources
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
).
We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on the bat-
tery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 18 .
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Turning On the Computer
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 ( Hardware and Sound ) in the Windows control panel to configure this feature.
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 - 10 for details).
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Shutting the Computer Down
Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems. Use the Power item in the Start Menu and select Shut down .
You can also use the context menu (right-click the Start Menu icon or press the
Windows logo + X key combination) to Sign out, Sleep , Hibernate , Shut down , and Restart .
If you want to add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/
Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 11 .
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Figure 3 - 1
Shut Down/Restart
Shutting the Computer Down 3 - 5
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Resuming
Operation
See Table 3 - 1, on page 3 - 12 for information 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.
Power Plans
The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans (Control Panel > Power Options) . You can use (or modify) an existing power plan , or create a new one.
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 .
Figure 3 - 2
Power Plan
Advanced Settings
3 - 6 Power Plans
Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).
Choose High performance (you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan) for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source. Choose the Power saver (bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power) for maximum power saving when the computer is battery (DC power) powered.
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Click to Show/Hide additional power plans
Figure 3 - 3
Power Plans
Power Plans 3 - 7
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Wake On LAN
Support
Wake-On-LAN is only supported from Sleep or
Hibernate states in
Windows .
If you require your computer to wake up from network activity in Windows then make sure that the computer is either in Sleep or Hibernate .
Wake-On-LAN is not supported from Shutdown states in Windows.
Power-Saving States
You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. Windows 10 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.
To add Sleep to the Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power
Menu” on page 3 - 11 .
3 - 8 Power-Saving States
Hibernate
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. Hibernate 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. To add Hibernate to the
Power Menu see “Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu” on page 3 - 11 .
Shut down
You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware, 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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Figure 3 - 4
Power Button &
Start Menu Power
Power-Saving States 3 - 9
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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 ).
Configuring the Power Buttons
The power/sleep button ( Fn + F12 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the computer in to a power-saving state. Click Choose what the power buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu.
Figure 3 - 5
Power Options
Define Power
Buttons
3 - 10 Configuring the Power Buttons
Adding Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu
Add Hibernate/Sleep to the Power Menu as follows.
1.
Go to the Power Options ( Hardware and Sound ) control panel
) .
2.
Click “ Change settings that are currently unavailable ” .
3.
Click Choose what the power buttons do .
4.
Click to put a check in the Hibernate/Sleep box under Shutdown settings .
5.
Click Save Changes and close the control panel.
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Figure 3 - 6
Power Options
Define Power
Buttons - Shutdown
Settings
Configuring the Power Buttons 3 - 11
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Table 3 - 1
Resuming
Operation
Resuming Operation
You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button ( Fn + F12 key combo).
Power Status To Resume
Power Off
Sleep
Off
Blinking Green
Press the Power Button
Press the Power Button
Press the Sleep Button (Fn + F12 Key Combo)
Hibernate
Display Turned Off
Off (battery)
Orange (AC/DC adapter)
Green
Press the Power Button
Press a Key or Move the Mouse/Touchpad
Closing the Lid
If you have chosen to send the computer to
Sleep when the lid is closed, raising the lid will wake the system up.
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).
3 - 12 Configuring the Power Buttons
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Power Conservation Modes
This system supports Power Saving power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a designated period of inactivity. Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center :
1.
Press the Fn + Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on/off.
2.
Click either the Performance , Balanced or Power Saving button.
Power Conservation
Modes
The Power Saving 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.
Note that the Energy
Star setting will put the display into sleep after no more than 15 minutes of user inactivity.
Figure 3 - 7
Control Center
Configuring the Power Buttons 3 - 13
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Ctrl + Alt + Delete Key Combination
You can use the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination from almost any of the Windows 10 interfaces/Apps to bring up a full-screen displaying Lock , Switch User ,
Sign out, Change a password and Task Manager options. If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep , Shut down , and Restart .
Figure 3 - 8
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Menu
To fully control all the power options (including Hibernate mode) go to the Power
Options control panel and configure the power button, sleep button and lid to perform the function selected.
3 - 14 Configuring the Power Buttons
Settings Menu Power Controls
The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you access to a number of power settings control panels which enable you to quickly adjust power options. Click System to access the menu including the power option settings.
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Figure 3 - 9
Settings
Settings Menu Power Controls 3 - 15
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Battery Saver
Battery Saver will display the battery level, and by clicking Battery Use you can see the current state of battery usage by application etc. Click Battery saver settings to adjust the battery saver level.
Figure 3 - 10
Settings > Battery
Saver
3 - 16 Settings Menu Power Controls
Power & Sleep
Power & sleep gives you quick access to Screen and Sleep settings. Click Additional power settings to go to the main power options control panel.
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Figure 3 - 11
Settings > Power &
Sleep
Settings Menu Power Controls 3 - 17
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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.
Battery Information
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 - 3 on page 3 - 7 ).
Click the battery icon in the notification area to see the current battery level and charge status (you can also click Power & sleep settings to access the Settings menu to quickly adjust power settings).
Figure 3 - 12
Battery Icon
(Notification Area) &
Battery Advanced
Settings
3 - 18 Battery Information
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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 communication applications when they are not being used.
• Disconnect/remove any unnecessary external devices e.g. USB devices,
ExpressCards etc.
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.
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Figure 3 - 13
Windows Mobility
Center
(Control Panel)
Battery Information 3 - 19
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Battery Removal
Note that the built-in battery is not user removable . Removing the battery will violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to remove the battery for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further 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 should not remove the built-in battery yourself (see sidebar).
New Battery
Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see
“Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 22 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 “Top Case” on page 1 - 7
for information on the battery charge status, and to “Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 22
for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack.
3 - 20 Battery Information
Proper handling of the Battery Pack
• DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances
• DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode
• DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other
Damaged Battery Warning
Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent out 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 computer 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.
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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.
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Battery FAQ
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 .
Figure 3 - 14
Power Plan Create
3 - 22 Battery Information
3.
Click Change plan settings (after creating it) and click Change plan settings >
Change advanced power settings .
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Figure 3 - 15
Change Plan
Settings / Change
Advanced Power
Settings
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4.
Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options.
5.
Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears):
Figure 3 - 16
Power Options
Advanced Settings -
Battery
• 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
3 - 24 Battery Information
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.
How do I maintain the battery?
Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
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Drivers & Utilities
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
You will need to attach an external optical CD/DVD device drive to install the drivers from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc. The disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed by the method outlined in this chapter, and in the order indicated . Note that the information on the following pages is for Windows 10 (64bit) only .
Module Driver Installation
The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN , Bluetooth & WLAN
Combo, Intel Technology and Sound Blaster Cinema modules are provided in
Driver Installation &
Power
When installing drivers make sure your computer is powered by the AC/DC adapter connected to a working power source .
Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the installation procedure, and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the system to shut down and cause system problems
(note that there is no safety issue involved here, and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute).
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Driver Installation
1.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive.
2.
Click the message “ Tap to choose what happens with this disc .”
3.
Click Run autorun.exe
.
4.
Click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu.
4 - 2 Driver Installation
Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1
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5.
Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 (the drivers must be installed in this order) which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below.
6.
Click to select the driver you wish to install, (you should note down the drivers as you install them).
7.
Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages.
4
Figure 4 - 2 - Install Drivers
Driver Installation 4 - 3
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Win 10 (64-bit) Driver
Page #
Win 10 (64-bit) - Optional Items
Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
Fingerprint Module Configuration
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(required for hard disks in AHCI & RAID modes)
PC Camera (no driver installation required)
(no driver installation required)
Page #
Table 4 - 1 - Driver Installation
Note that you need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules.
However the Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module WLAN driver will be installed with the standard LAN driver, but you will need to install the Bluetooth driver.
4 - 4 Driver Installation
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Manual Driver Installation
Click Browse CD/DVD (button) in the Drivers Installer application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder.
Windows Update
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable
Check for updates ( Settings > Update & security >
Check for updates ) in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft). See “Windows Update” on page 4 - 9 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 icon ( Programs > 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 Features menu:
1.
Go to the Control Panel ).
2.
Double-click Device Manager ( Hardware and
Sound > Devices and Printers > Device
Manager ).
3.
Double-click the device you wish to update/reinstall the driver for (you may need to click “+” to expand the selection).
4.
Click Driver (tab) and click the Update Driver or
Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts.
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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 outlined in the driver install procedure ), click Cancel to close the window, and follow the installation procedure.
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. WLAN or Bluetooth) are
ON (i.e. the system is not in Airplane Mode) before installing the appropriate driver.
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Driver Installation Procedure
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive and click Install Drivers (button).
Chipset
1.
Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes .
2. Click Next > Accept > Install.
3. Click Finish .
4. Click Restart Now to restart the computer.
NVIDIA Video (VGA)
1.
Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes .
2. Click AGREE AND CONTINUE ( button) to accept the terms of the license agreement.
3. Click Next .
4. Click the Close to complete the installation.
5. After all the drivers have been installed (an internet connection is required) run the
NVIDIA GeForce Experience by clicking the desktop icon (or App).
6.
Restart the computer and run the application again after restart .
Note : After installing the video driver go to the Display / Display Settings control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution.
LAN
Note: If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during installation, you will be prompted to plug in a network cable, and click OK , to continue installation. If a network cable is not available, restart the system and reinstall the LAN driver.
1.
Click 3.Install LAN Driver > Yes .
2. Select the language for the installation and click Next .
3. Click Next > Next .
4. Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next .
5. Click Finish > Yes to restart the computer.
6. The Killer Network Manager app can be accessed from the desktop or Apps menu (see
“Killer Network Manager” on page 6 - 26
).
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Card Reader
1.
Click 4.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes .
2. Click Finish .
Touchpad
1.
Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes .
2. Click Next .
3. Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next .
4. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the computer.
Airplane
Note: Do not use Update Driver in Device Manager to install the Airplane mode driver.
1.
Click 6.Install Airplane Driver > Yes .
2. Click Next > Install .
3. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Control Center
1.
Click 7.Install
Control Center AP > Yes .
2. Click Next > Install .
3. Click Finish to restart your computer (see
“Flexikey® Application” on page 1 - 17
and
).
MEI Driver
1.
Click 8.Install MEI Driver > Yes .
2. Click Next .
3. Click the check box to accept the license and then click Next .
4. Click Next .
5. Click Finish .
Thunderbolt
1.
Click 9.Install TBT Driver > Yes .
2. Click the check box to accept the license and then click Install .
3. Click Finish .
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Audio
1.
Click 10. Install Audio Driver > Yes .
2. Click Next .
3. Click Finish to restart the computer.
After installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen. To install any of the optional drivers, 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.
It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster
Audio
application (see “Sound Blaster Audio” on page 6 - 44 ) and
Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver (see
“Intel® Rapid Storage Technology” on page 6 - 54
- required for AHCI & RAID mode).
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Windows Update
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable
Check for updates in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft).
To enable Windows Update make sure you are connected to the internet :
1.
Click the Start Menu and select the Settings item.
2.
Click Update & Security.
3.
Click Check for updates (Windows Update).
4.
The computer will now check for updates (you need to be connected to the internet).
5.
The system will install any available updates.
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Optional Drivers
See the pages indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option.
Models A & B
Figure 4 - 3 - Optional Drivers Installer Screen
Note that you need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules.
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BIOS Utilities
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
Overview
This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:
Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test)
Configuration: The Setup utility
If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important 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.
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.
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BIOS Settings
Warning
Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore the Optimized Defaults with
<F3> .
UEFI Boot & POST
When UEFI Boot is enabled, then the prompts to press F2 or F7 will not appear . However you can still press F2 to enter the setup, or F7 to choose the preferred boot device, if you press the key immediately the system boots up.
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
If you enable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen in 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 .
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.
5 - 2 The Power-On Self Test (POST)
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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The Power-On Self Test (POST) 5 - 3
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BIOS Settings
Warning
Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore the Optimized Defaults with
<F3> .
The Setup Utility
The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).
Entering Setup
To enter Setup , turn on the computer and 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) 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.
To see the boot options press F7.
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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.
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.
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Figure 5 - 1
Navigation Menu
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.
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.
The Setup Utility 5 - 5
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BIOS Utilities
Figure 5 - 2
Main Menu
Main Menu
5 - 6 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.
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.
OffBoard SATA / NVMe Controller Configuration (Main Menu)
Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA / NVMe Controller if applicable.
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.
MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision / VGA Card / Mac Address (Main Menu)
This item contains information on the BIOS version, and the identifier address for the device on a network, and is not user configurable.
BIOS Utilities
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Main Menu 5 - 7
5
BIOS Utilities
Advanced Menu
Figure 5 - 3
Advanced Menu
5 - 8 Advanced Menu
Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
The sub-menu here allows you to change the settings for the GPU Performance
Scaling, FlexiCharger, VT-d and to DDI Control it as required.
BIOS Utilities
GPU Performance Scaling (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
You can enable/disable NVIDIA GPU Performance scaling from this menu. The
NVIDIA Card does the scaling if this option is on, and has less latency than the Intel
GPU. This can be useful if you play games etc.
FlexiCharger (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
The sub-menu here allows you to enable/disable the FlexiCharger . The FlexiCharger may be set to automatically start charging your battery when the battery reaches a certain capacity level (e.g. you could start the battery charge level at 40%).
See the sidebar warning for information on running the FlexiCharger for an extended period as this is not recommended .
FlexiCharger
Warning
If you leave the FlexiCharger continuously " Enabled ” for a period of three months or more, the battery meter's reading accuracy will deteriorate.
To reset this, set the
FlexiCharger to " Disabled ", and then allow the battery to completely
before enabling the function again.
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VT-d (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
Enable/disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) from this menu. This extends Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT) by providing hardware assists for a virtualization solution.
Figure 5 - 4
Advanced Chipset
Control >
FlexiCharger
Advanced Menu 5 - 9
5
BIOS Utilities
Table 5 - 1
Thunderbolt Ports
Set for Display
(Right View)
DDI Control (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
You can change DDI (Display Digital Interface) control from DDI to mDP (Mini
DisplayPort), 1 DDI to TBT (Thunderbolt) or 2 DDI to TBT here to support external displays connected to these ports.
* Thunderbolt 3
Ports Disabled
(Default Setting)
Thunderbolt 3
1 * Port Enabled
Thunderbolt 3
2 * Ports Enabled
PORT #
Thunderbolt 3 Port #1
Thunderbolt 3 Port #2
Mini DisplayPort #1
Mini DisplayPort #2
BIOS Settings - Display Digital Interface (DDI) Control
DDI to mDP
(Default Setting)
1 DDI to TBT 2 DDI to TBT
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled Enabled Disabled
3 4 5 6
See
Figure 1 - 14 on page 1 - 22 .
5 - 10 Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities
Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology
(Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)
You can enable/disable the Intel(R) Thunderbolt port support from this menu (see over). The Thunderbolt port is enabled by default as a data port in Legacy Mode.
Thunderbolt Port
Set for Display
When a display only connection for the Thunderbolt port is enabled (see
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Figure 5 - 5
Advanced Chipset
Control
(Advanced Menu)
Advanced Menu 5 - 11
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BIOS Utilities
Security Level (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)
You can set the security level to Legacy Mode , Unique ID , One time saved key or
DP only.
• Legacy mode will allow any devices to be connected . In this mode the connection manager auto connects to any new devices which are plugged in.
• You can set the port to allow only devices with a Unique ID to connect. If the unique ID is not located then you will be asked to confirm the connection .
The connection manager will request approval from the host and auto approval may be given based on the unique ID of the connecting device.
• If you set a one time saved key only then the host will write a unique ID to a device to ensure only approved devices can connect . The connection manager will request approval from the host, and auto approval is only given if the host challenge to the device is acceptable.
• Setting the port to DP will only allow display devices to connect to the port, and no data connections will be allowed . In this mode only displays are connected (re-driver or DP tunnel, no PCIe tunneling) and no tunneling is done for
PCIe devices.
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BIOS Utilities
Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced Menu)
This menu allows you to adjust settings for processor and performance, and allows you to Enable/Disable the PL1, PL2 Custom Setting for CPU power limits and the
CPU VR Custom Setting for voltage regulation. A warning will appear to remind you that overclocking may damage hardware, and that you must be sure that the
CPU and memory support overclocking before enabling the feature. See also “CPU
/ Memory Overclocking Support” on page B - 11 .
Overclocking Issues
If you get any errors due to changing overclocking settings, e.g. a black screen, then restart the computer , hold and press the Fn + D key combination , and then press the power button at startup.
This will change the overclocking settings back to the defaults.
Note overclocking the system (CPU/GPU) may cause hardware damage, reduce system stability, the useful life of the system and affect system data integrity, and is enabled at the user’s own risk , and is not covered in the warranty terms .
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Figure 5 - 6
Overclocking
Performance Menu
Advanced Menu 5 - 13
5
BIOS Utilities
SATA Mode
Selection
If you have installed the
Windows OS with either
AHCI or RAID mode enabled, DO NOT disable the set mode (if you wish to disable the set mode you will need to reinstall the Windows OS).
Note the following:
RAID mode with UEFI disabled (legacy mode) does not support PCIe
SSDs.
AHCI mode with the
IRST driver installed does not support PCIe
SSDs.
SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)
You can configure SATA (Serial ATA) control to operate in AHCI (Advanced Host
Controller Interface) or RAID (Redundant Array of Independent disks) 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). See
“Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode” on page 6 - 2
for details. Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA
Mode to RAID, or to AHCI
(see “IRST Driver Installation” on page 6 - 54
).
If you wish to change your SATA mode to/from AHCI/RAID mode you will receive a message (see overleaf) to notify you that doing so may prevent your operating system from booting, and may require a reinstall of the OS. If you do wish to change the SATA mode then backup any necessary data on your hard disk(s) as you will need wipe the disks clean in order to prevent system problems.
Figure 5 - 7
SATA Mode Change
Notification
5 - 14 Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities
Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)
Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot . 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.
Figure 5 - 8
SATA Mode Change
Notification
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Advanced Menu 5 - 15
5
BIOS Utilities
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.
Security Menu
Figure 5 - 9
Security Menu
5 - 16 Security Menu
Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
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 ).
BIOS Utilities
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.
Note : You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor 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.
Note : You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor password.
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 ). The default setting is “ Disabled ”.
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.
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Security Menu 5 - 17
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BIOS Utilities
Secure Boot Control (Security Menu)
Secure Boot Control prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process. Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot (see
“Boot Menu” on page 5 - 20 ). Enabling Secure Boot
will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Secure Boot as Standard (with a fixed secure boot policy), or Custom (which enables you to make changes to the Key Management database).
Figure 5 - 10
Security -
Secure Boot
(Key Management)
5 - 18 Security Menu
TPM Configuration (Security Menu)
This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, and to configure the Security Device Support. Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Press Enter to access the Security Device
Support menu and select Enable to support TPM (see
“Trusted Platform Module” on page 6 - 65 for details).
BIOS Utilities
5
Figure 5 - 11
Security Device
Support
Security Menu 5 - 19
BIOS Utilities
Boot Menu
Figure 5 - 12
Boot Menu
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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 .
5 - 20 Boot Menu
Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
Press Enter to select the Boot Option # and use the arrow keys to select any device in order to move its boot priority up and down the list (the selected device will be highlighted in white).
UEFI Boot (Boot Menu)
Enable/disable UEFI Boot from this menu. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification provides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot time. In contrast to BIOS, UEFI defines a set of standard boot and runtime services. The Network Stack item will be enabled as an option under UEFI Boot.
UEFI Boot is enabled for your system by default. It is recommended that you keep UEFI Boot enabled for the Windows operating system.
BIOS Utilities
5
Boot Menu 5 - 21
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BIOS Utilities
Figure 5 - 13
Exit Menu
Exit Menu
5 - 22 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 to restore the original Setup defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.
Chapter 6: Modules
Overview
This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional ) which may come with your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative.
The chapter includes information on the following:
• Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI
• Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
Modules
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Overview 6 - 1
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Modules
RAID Hard Disks/
Solid State Drives
All HDDS/SSDs in a
RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior.
SATA Mode
Selection
The SATA mode selection should be made before installing your operating system .
DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to reinstall your operating system. Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so.
Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
AHCI Mode
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command
Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance). AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks/solid state drives. Make sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your HDDs/SSDs in AHCI
mode (see “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology” on page 6 - 54 )
RAID
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see
Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 ) you will
require at least two identical (see sidebar) HDDs/SSDs.
Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Application
Make sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your HDDs/SSDs in RAID mode (see
“Intel® Rapid Storage Technology” on page 6 - 54 ).
Note the following:
• RAID mode with UEFI disabled (legacy mode) does not support PCIe SSDs.
• AHCI mode with the IRST driver installed does not support PCIe SSDs.
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RAID Level
RAID 0
RAID 1
Description
Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance . RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data . Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle all the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
SATA Mode Selection
The SATA mode selection should be made before installing your operating system .
DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to reinstall your operating system. Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so.
Note the following:
• RAID mode with UEFI disabled (legacy mode) does not support PCIe SSDs.
• AHCI mode with the IRST driver installed does not support PCIe SSDs.
RAID Hard Disks/Solid State Drives
All hard disks/solid state drives in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior.
Modules
Table 6 - 1
RAID Levels
Array Types
A Mirrored Array
( RAID 1 ) provides full data protection, as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk.
A Striped Array
( RAID 0 ) is NOT faulttolerant. The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array. It is designed to increase disk performance by spreading the I/O load across the channels and drives.
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Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 - 3
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Modules
Adding M2. 2280
SSDs as RAID - Operting System Note
When you want to add 2
* M.2 2280 SSD cards configured as RAID 1 or
RAID 0, and you want to install an OS on one of them, make sure that you clean any existing
OS off any SATA Disk/
SSD with an installed
OS .
Failure to clean the existing OS off any SSD/
SATA Disk will result in the system being unable to find the RAID driver .
RAID Setup Procedure
The actual procedure for setting up a RAID system will depend on whether or not your system has UEFI enabled or not, and if you are using 2 * PCIE SSDs with the
Windows 10 OS installed on one of them.
See below and follow the procedure that corresponds to your system setup:
•
“RAID Setup - UEFI Enabled” on page 6 - 5
•
“RAID Setup (2 * PCIE SSDs) - UEFI Enabled” on page 6 - 10
•
“RAID Setup - UEFI Disabled” on page 6 - 16
No matter which system setup you use make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver - see
“IRST Driver Installation” on page 6 - 54
).
Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID vol-
ume as instructed in “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems” on page 6 - 55
.
See also
“Deleting a RAID (Windows 10)” on page 6 - 20
(however backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID , as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes).
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Modules
RAID Setup - UEFI Enabled
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Strip-
ing (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3
) you will require two identical hard disks or solid state drives.
You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
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• The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD .
• An attached external DVD drive.
• A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second (identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay.
OR
Two Identical solid state drives.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
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1.
Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS .
2.
Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press <Enter> (see page
3.
Set UEFI Boot to “ Enabled ”.
4.
Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
5.
Select SATA Mode
(see page 5 - 14 ), press <Enter> and select “
RAID Mode ”.
6.
Press <F4> and <Yes> to “ Save Changes and Reset ”.
7.
As the computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again.
8.
Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology ( Advanced menu) and press <Enter>.
Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 - 5
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6
Modules
9.
Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
Figure 6 - 1
Create RAID Volume
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology
10. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks.
11. Go to Name: and press <Enter>.
12. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
Figure 6 - 2
Name the RAID
Volume (Advanced
> Intel(R) Rapid
Storage
Technology)
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Modules
13. Go to RAID Level : and press <Enter>.
14. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 for details) and
press <Enter>.
• RAID0 (Stripe)
• RAID1 (Mirror)
15. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>.
16. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto to X (o select the disk required and press <Enter>.
Figure 6 - 3
Select Disks
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
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Modules
17. You should select two identical hard disks/SSDs to form your RAID volume.
18. If you have selected RAID0 ( Stripe) then you can adjust the “ Strip Size ” to your requirements ( it is recommended that you set the “ Strip Size ” to 128KB ).
19. Go to Create Volume and press <Enter>.
20. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu).
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Figure 6 - 4
Created RAID
Information
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
21. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
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22. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “ Save Changes and Reset ”, however ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive, as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD).
23. Press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.
24. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press <Enter>.
25. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft
Windows 10 disc.
26. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal
(see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows
OS).
27. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system.
28. Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc as per Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4
(make sure you install the Intel Rapid
Storage Technology driver - see overleaf).
29. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID
volume as instructed in “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems” on page 6 - 55 .
Modules
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Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 - 9
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Modules
RAID Setup (2 * PCIE SSDs) - UEFI Enabled
If you are setting up a RAID using 2 * PCIE SSDs, with the Windows 10 OS installed on one of them, then follow the setup procedure below:
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see
Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 ) you will
require two identical solid state drives.
You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
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• The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD .
• An connected external DVD drive.
• Two Identical PCIe solid state drives.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
• A USB flash drive.
• An operable computer (to copy files from the Device Drivers & Utilities +
User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive).
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Before setting up the system you will need to copy a driver folder to a USB flash drive. This driver folder is included on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc but you will need to go to an operable computer and copy the folder to a
USB Flash drive.
1.
Go to the operable computer and insert a USB Flash drive.
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Modules
2.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive of the operable computer.
3.
Copy the f6flpy-x64 folder from the location below (D: denotes your DVD drive) on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk.
• D:\Options\RAID\f6flpy-x64\
4.
Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS .
5.
Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press <Enter> (see page
6.
Set UEFI Boot to “ Enabled ”.
7.
Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
8.
Select SATA Mode
(see page 5 - 14 ), press <Enter> and select “
RAID Mode ”.
9.
Press <F4> and <Yes> to “ Save Changes and Reset ”.
10. As the computer restarts press <F2> to enter the BIOS again.
11. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology ( Advanced menu) and press <Enter>.
12. Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
13. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks.
14. Go to Name: and press <Enter>.
15. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press <Enter>.
Figure 6 - 5
Create RAID Volume
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology
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Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 - 11
Modules
6
Figure 6 - 6
Name the RAID
Volume (Advanced
> Intel(R) Rapid
Storage
Technology)
16. Go to RAID Level : and press <Enter>.
17. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3
for details) and press <Enter>.
• RAID0 (Stripe)
• RAID1 (Mirror)
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Modules
18. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name and press <Enter>.
19. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto to X (o select the disk required and press <Enter>.
Figure 6 - 7
Select Disks
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
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20. You should select two identical hard disks/SSDs to form your RAID volume.
21. If you have selected RAID0 ( Stripe) then you can adjust the “ Strip Size ” to your requirements ( it is recommended that you set the “ Strip Size ” to 128KB ).
22. Go to Create Volume and press <Enter>.
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Modules
23. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu).
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Figure 6 - 8
Created RAID
Information
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
24. Press <Esc> to exit the menu.
25. Press <F4> and <Yes> to “ Save Changes and Reset ”, however ensure that the condition in the bulleted points below are met before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive, as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD).
• Make sure your USB Flash drive is attached to one of the computer’s USB ports.
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26. Press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.
27. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press <Enter>.
28. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft
Windows 10 disc.
29. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal
(see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows
OS).
30. A prompt will appear to ask you to Load Driver .
31. Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to on your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk (X: denotes your USB Flash drive):
• X:\f6flpy-x64 (for Windows 8 64bit)
32. Click Next .
33. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system.
34. Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc as per Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4
(make sure you install the Intel Rapid
Storage Technology driver - see overleaf).
35. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID
volume as instructed in “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems” on page 6 - 55 .
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Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 - 15
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Modules
RAID Setup - UEFI Disabled
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) modes (see
Table 6 - 1, on page 6 - 3 ) you will
require two identical hard disks or solid state drives.
You need to setup a RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so.
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• The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD .
• An attached external DVD drive.
• A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second (identical) hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay.
OR
Two Identical solid state drives.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
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1.
Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS .
2.
Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting
and press <Enter> (see page 5 - 20
).
3.
Set UEFI Boot to “ Disabled ”.
4.
Press <Esc> to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
5.
Select SATA Mode (see page
), press <Enter> and select “ RAID Mode ”.
6.
Press <F4> and <Yes> to “ Save Changes and Reset ”.
7.
As the computer restarts press Ctrl + i to enter RAID configuration menu.
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8.
Select 1.Create RAID Volume and press Enter.
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Figure 6 - 9
Intel(R) Rapid
Storage Technology
Option ROM
6
9.
Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field.
10. Specify (use the up and down arrow keys) the RAID level ( RAID 0 (Stripe) or
RAID 1 (Mirror) and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field.
11. Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to us if applicable.
12. Press Enter and select (if applicable) the Strip Size (best set to 128KB ).
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13. Press Enter and select the Capacity size (best set to default).
14. Press Enter to select Create Volume .
15. Press Enter to create the volume, and confirm the selection by pressing Y .
16. This will now return to the main menu.
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Figure 6 - 10
RAID Created
17. Select 6.Exit
and press Enter, then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu.
6 - 18 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
18. As the computer starts up make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached
DVD drive and it will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD). Alternatively you can press <F7> as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu.
19. Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press <Enter>.
20. Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft
Windows 10 disc.
21. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal
(see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows
OS).
22. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system.
23. Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
disc as per Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4
(make sure you install the Intel Rapid
Storage Technology driver - see overleaf).
24. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID
volume as instructed in “Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems” on page 6 - 55 .
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Figure 6 - 11
Delete RAID
(Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage
Technology)
Deleting a RAID (Windows 10)
If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so. However backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID , as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes.
1.
Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS .
2.
Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and press
<Enter>.
3.
Go to the RAID (listed under RAID Volumes: ) and press <Enter>.
4.
Select Delete and press <Enter>.
5.
Select “ Yes ” (note that al the data on the volumes will be lost) and press <Enter>.
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Modules
Wireless LAN Module
If you have included an Intel ® , Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module or AC/AD
Wireless LAN /Bluetooth combo module make sure it is on (i.e. the system is not in
Airplane Mode ) before installing the driver.
Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4
.
• You need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the Intel WLAN &
Bluetooth Combo modules .
• The Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module WLAN driver will be installed with the standard LAN driver, but you will need to install the Bluetooth driver (see
).
• The AC/AD module does not require a Bluetooth driver installation, but does require a WLAN driver installation .
See the appropriate Wireless LAN driver installation instructions on the page indicated below:
• See
“Intel® WLAN Driver Installation” on page 6 - 22 .
• See
“WLAN AC/AD Combo Driver Installation” on page 6 - 22
.
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the WLAN &
Bluetooth module(s) are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane
Mode (see
Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19 ).
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Wireless LAN Module 6 - 21
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Intel® WLAN Driver Installation
1.
Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode , and then insert the Device
Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive.
2.
Click Option Drivers (button).
3.
Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes .
4.
Click in the check box to agree to the End User License Agreement and click
Install .
5.
Click Finish .
6. The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in
Windows (see page
WLAN AC/AD Combo Driver Installation
1.
Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode , and then insert the Device
Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive.
2.
Click Option Drivers (button).
3.
Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes .
4. Click Next > Next > Install ( the driver will take some time to install ).
5.
Click Finish to restart the computer.
6. The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in
Windows (see page
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Modules
WLAN Configuration in Windows 10
You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options, however make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins.
1.
Click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
2.
Make sure that Airplane mode is off (the Airplane mode icon should be gray).
3.
A list of available access points will appear.
4.
Double-click an access point to connect to it (or click it and click Connect ).
AC/AD WLAN Module
Wi-Fi Selection
When using the AC/AD
WLAN Module a dropdown menu of 2 WiFi adapters will appear.
This is a standard configuration, make sure you select the appropriate adapter to see the available access points.
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Figure 6 - 12
WiFi & Network
Connections
Wireless LAN Module 6 - 23
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Modules
Figure 6 - 13
Network Connected
(Click Disconnect)
5.
Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next .
6.
You can choose to share or connect to devices or not.
7.
When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected status .
8.
Select any connected network and click from a connected access point.
Disconnect to disconnect
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the module is either OFF or in Airplane mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft.
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Modules
9.
You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off.
10. You need to either use Airplane Mode , or to turn the WLAN module off aboard aircraft.
11. If you click on Network Settings to bring up Network & Internet for a more comprehensive list of network and internet settings including Wi-Fi (can be turned on/off), Airplane mode (Airplane mode and Wireless devices can be turned on/off)
VPN , Dial-up , Ethernet and Proxy .
12. You can also access the Network & Internet settings from the Start Menu
( Settings > Network & Internet ).
Figure 6 - 14
Network & Internet
Settings
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Wireless LAN Module 6 - 25
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Killer Network
Manager
This system contains a built-in Killer™ Ethernet controller.
There is also an optional
(Factory Option) Killer™
Wireless adapter available for the system. If the
Wireless adapter is installed then the WiFi
Manager and Killer Wireless control panels will be displayed.
Killer DoubleShot™ Pro will be available if both controllers/adapters are installed.
Killer Network Manager
The Killer Network Manager app is installed with the LAN driver (see
) for your network adapter. The Killer Network Manager app can be accessed from the desktop or Apps menu. The app helps you to manage your network performance, optimize connection speed, and to control which applications are using your wireless bandwidth.
Figure 6 - 15
Killer Network
Manager App
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Network
Network Settings will display your Internet Provider Speed. Click Enable Bandwidth Control to enable the full suite of Killer benefits. Click Apply Changes to activate any changes made to the page. You can Download Latest App Priorities to update the latest applications rules if available. Click to open the Access Point
List which contains a list of previously connected Wi-Fi access points ( if a Killer ™
Wireless adapter is installed).
Figure 6 - 16
Killer Network
Manager - Network
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Killer Network Manager 6 - 27
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Modules
Killer DoubleShot
Pro Priority
When DoubleShot™ is enabled then applications will display a background color to indicate the priority (see page
Killer DoubleShot Pro
If your system contains both a Killer ™ Ethernet controller (as built-in to this system) and a Killer ™ Wireless adapter you can enable Killer DoubleShot ™ Pro.
DoubleShot ™ will automatically choose the fastest network (Ethernet or Wireless) connection(s) and send the high priority traffic (e.g. real time online gaming) over that connection, and standard traffic will be sent over the other connection(s).
Figure 6 - 17
Killer Network
Manager - Network
(Enable Killer
DoubleShot Pro)
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Applications
Applications will list all the programs with active, and inactive, network connections
(you can choose to Show All Applications or Reset Application Data ). The programs in the list can be sorted by Name , Priority (1 highest to 6 lowest), Download
(by active data download) and Upload (by active data upload). Click Block to stop network activity from the selected application ( Block will appear in red if the application is currently blocked). The sliders limit upload/download bandwidth for each application.
may be adjusted to
Figure 6 - 18
Killer Network
Manager
Applications
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Killer Network Manager 6 - 29
Modules
6
Figure 6 - 19
Killer Network
Manager
Applications
(Killer DoubleShot
Pro Priority)
Application Priority with Killer DoubleShot Pro Enabled
If DoubleShot ™ is enabled (requires a Killer ™ Ethernet controller and a Killer ™
Wireless adapter) then the applications will display a background color base on the priority:
• Red - Primary adapter supporting highest priority traffic.
• Blue - Secondary adapter passing traffic not listed as highest priority.
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Performance
System Performance displays the top 5 applications by traffic history. This can be reset by selecting Reset Application Data on the Applications page. Usage Download/Usage - Upload shows the incoming/outgoing network traffic over the past 2 minutes, and Wireless Signal Strength shows the WiFi signal strength over the past
2 minutes.
Figure 6 - 20
Killer Network
Manager -
Performance
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Killer Network Manager 6 - 31
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WiFi Manager
WiFi Manager will display the strength of the available access points in 2.4Ghz or
5GHz bands.
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Figure 6 - 21
Killer Network
Manager - WiFi
Manager
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Modules
Killer Ethernet
Killer Ethernet displays the current status of the Killer Ethernet controller.
Figure 6 - 22
Killer Network
Manager - Killer
Ethernet
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Killer Network Manager 6 - 33
Modules
Killer Wireless
Killer Wireless displays the current status of the Killer Wireless controller (if installed).
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Figure 6 - 23
Killer Network
Manager - Killer
Wireless
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Modules
Fingerprint Reader Module
The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer.
Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection.
There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model. Install the driver from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc by following the appropriate instructions on the page overleaf.
The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign-in options configuration of the Windows Account .
Fingerprint Reader and Power Saving
States
If your computer is in a power saving state (e.g.
Hibernate or Sleep) you should keep your finger clear of the fingerprint sensor.
Allow the system to fully resume before swiping your finger across the sensor.
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Fingerprint Reader Module 6 - 35
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Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
1.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached
CD/DVD drive.
2. Click Option Drivers .
3. Click 2.Install Fingerprint Driver > Yes .
4. The driver will quickly be installed without any further prompts.
5. The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign-in options configuration of the
Windows Account (see overleaf).
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Fingerprint Module Configuration
1.
Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Signin options .
2.
You will need to add a Windows password (click Add under Password ).
3.
After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN .
4.
Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fingerprint .
5.
The wizard will then guide you through the set up process to scan your fingerprints.
PIN Code
You will be asked to add a PIN code when setting up the Fingerprint Reader. This is in addition to your windows password.
Note this code as it may be required to help you sign-in if there are any issues with using the fingerprint reader to sign-in
(see “Fingerprint Sign-
In Issues” on page 6 -
38 ).
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Figure 6 - 24
Accounts - Sign-in options
(Add Fingerprint)
Fingerprint Reader Module 6 - 37
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6.
You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times ( this may be in excess of 20 times ).
7.
Try to present different parts of your finger in different positions (similar to the various positions you may use when using it, and if you see red at any point try a different position).
8.
Click Close when complete.
9.
You can choose to Add another finger (this is recommended) or Remove the current fingerprint reading.
10. You can now scan your fingerprint to log-on to the computer.
Fingerprint Sign-In Issues
If at the Windows Hello screen, the Fingerprint reader fails to recognize the fingerprint
3 times it will then block access to the computer .
In this case you will need to use your PIN (the PIN you used when initially setting up the fingerprint reader) to access the computer . Alternatively you can sign-in using your windows password.
After using the PIN code (or windows Password) to access the computer you can go to the
Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options if you wish to change any settings.
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Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
If you have included an Intel ® , Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module or AC/AD
Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth combo module make sure it is on (i.e. the system is not in
Airplane Mode ) before installing the driver.
Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4
.
• You need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the Intel WLAN &
Bluetooth Combo modules .
• The Qualcomm Atheros (Combo) module WLAN driver will be installed with the standard LAN driver, but you will need to install the Bluetooth driver (see
).
• The AC/AD module does not require a Bluetooth driver installation, but does require a WLAN driver installation .
See the appropriate Bluetooth driver installation instructions on the page indicated below:
• See
“Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation” on page 6 - 40
.
• See
“Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation” on page 6 - 40
.
Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the WLAN &
Bluetooth module(s) are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane
Mode (see
Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19 ).
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Bluetooth Data
Transfer
Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only (simultaneous data transfer is not supported).
If you are copying a file from your computer to a
Bluetooth enabled device, you will not be able to copy a file from the
Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed.
Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
1.
Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode , and then insert the Device
Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive.
2. Click Option Drivers (button).
3. Click 3.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes .
4. Click Next > Next .
5. Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next .
6. Select the setup type ( Typical is recommended) and click Install .
7. Click Finish .
8. See “Bluetooth Configuration in Windows” on page 6 - 41 for configura-
tion instructions.
Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
1.
Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode , and then insert the Device
Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the DVD drive.
2.
Click Option Drivers (button).
3.
Click 3.Install Combo BT Driver > Yes .
4. Click Next > Next .
5. Click Install .
6. Click Finish .
7. Click Yes to restart the computer.
8. See “Bluetooth Configuration in Windows” on page 6 - 41 for configura-
tion instructions.
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Bluetooth Configuration in Windows
1.
Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices (or click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and click Add a Bluetooth Device ).
2.
Click Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is On and a list of discovered devices will appear.
Figure 6 - 25
Devices > Bluetooth
Bluetooth Taskbar
Menu
6
3.
Double-click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Pair .
4.
On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device.
Figure 6 - 26
Enter the Passcode
Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module 6 - 41
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6
Figure 6 - 27
Devices > Bluetooth
Remove Device
5.
Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing.
6.
Select a device and click any device.
Remove Device to disconnect from
6 - 42 Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices
1.
Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices.
2.
Click Bluetooth and under Related Settings click More Bluetooth options (or click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar Open Settings).
3.
In Bluetooth Settings make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC check box ( Discovery ) has a check inside it.
4.
Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box ( Notifications ) has a check inside it, if you want to be notified when a
Bluetooth device wants to connect.
Modules
6
Figure 6 - 28
Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module 6 - 43
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Figure 6 - 29
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5
(Taskbar
Notification Area
Icon)
Sound Blaster Audio
Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-5 Audio AP Installation
1.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc an attached
DVD drive.
2. Click Option Drivers (button).
3.
Click 4.Install SBX-Fi MB 5 AP > Yes .
4. Click Yes to accept the license agreement terms.
5. Click Next > Full Installation (button).
6. Click Next > Finish to restart the computer.
Run the Sound Blaster X-FI MB5 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar (or from the item in the Start menu). Click on the tabs to access the any of the control panel menus.
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Profile
You can setup a Profile with your audio preference settings and choose to save the settings for Music , Movie or different Game Types . These settings can be exported or imported as required, and custom Profiles may be set and saved as required.
Figure 6 - 30
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Profile 6
Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 45
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Modules
Smart Volume
Setting
The default setting for
Smart Volume in SBX
Pro Studio is set to
Normal .
To get the full effect of this setting it is recommended that you set it to
Loud .
SBX Pro Studio
Click the slider button under the control to enable/disable the control, and click the yellow slider to adjust the levels. Press the play button to test settings.
Figure 6 - 31
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 SBX Pro Studio
• Surround: Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion.
• Crystalizer: Enhances audio to make it sound livelier.
• Bass: Enhances the bass level of the sound system.
• Dialog Plus: Enhances dialogue levels for movies etc.
• Smart Volume: Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for constant adjustment. It is recommended that this is set to Loud (see sidebar).
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Scout Mode
Click on the power button to enable Scout Mode to enhance your ability to hear enemies in games from a further distance away than would normally be possible.
Figure 6 - 32
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Scout Mode 6
Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 47
Modules
6
Figure 6 - 33
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Voice FX
Voice FX
Click on the power button to enable Voice FX and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Select the mode required from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the playback of the effect.
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EAX Effects & EQ
Click to select either/or EAX Effects or EQ , select the mode required from the dropbox and click on the sliders to adjust the settings. Click on Save to save any custom changes to the set levels and effects.
Figure 6 - 34
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 EAX Effects &
EQ
6
Sound Blaster Audio 6 - 49
Modules
6
Figure 6 - 35
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Advanced
Settings
Advanced Settings
Click on SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES , select the speaker/headphone configuration from the dropbox, and click on Test to hear the effect. You can also adjust the
Bass Management by clicking the Bass Redirection and Subwoofer Gain , and click on the slider to adjust the Crossover Frequency . Click SPEAKER CALI-
BRATION to calibrate the distance and level of the speakers.
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Hot Key Configuration
Click Configure Hot Keys in Scout Mode to access the Hot Key Configuration menu. Click Enable All Hot Keys, and then click on the task and press the key sequence required. Any hotkeys chosen will be locked by the application, and therefore will not be able to be used in other applications.
Figure 6 - 36
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Hot Key
Configuration
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Creative ALchemy
The Creative ALchemy application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu.
Use the left menu to select any installed games and click the button to move them to the right column to enable ALchemy support for the game. Creative ALchemy restores hardware accelerated audio to enable EAX effects and 3D Audio when playing Direct Sound3D games.
Creative Software AutoUpdate
Run the application from the shortcut in the Start menu and make sure you are connected to the internet, then click Next and follow the on screen instructions to update the software.
Sound Blaster Audio & HDMI/Display Port
1.
When you connect a display to the HDMI-Out port, or Display Port the Sound
Blaster Cinema controls will be disabled.
2.
A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “...Do you want to select another audio device now?” .
3.
Click No to continue using the audio output from your external display attached to the HDMI-Out port, or Display Port (do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external display).
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Testing 5.1 Surround Sound (Advanced Settings)
If you are using the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 control panel ( Advanced Settings ) to test your headphones/speakers, set up as a 5.1 surround sound system with the microphone jack enabled as the "Center/Subwoofer" (see
) in the Realtek HD Audio Manager , you may not hear the low Subwoofer test tone as some headphones/speakers do not support low frequencies.
If your headphones/speakers do not support low frequencies then follow the instructions below to obtain an effective sound test.
1.
Attach your headphones/speakers to the headphone out jack.
2.
Run the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar (or from the item in the Start screen).
3.
Click ADVANCED SETTINGS > SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES .
4.
Select 5.1 Surround under Speakers/Headphones Configuration .
5.
Click to place checks in the Bass Redirection/Subwoofer Gain check boxes.
6.
Move the slider for Crossover Frequency to its maximum setting.
7.
Click Test to hear the sound.
8.
Your headphones/speakers will now be configured for 5.1 Surround.
Figure 6 - 37
Bass Management
Sound Blaster X-Fi
MB5 Advanced
Settings
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IRST and M.2 PCI-e
SSDs
Note that Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology does not support M.2
SSDs with a PCI-e Interface (M.2 SSDs with a
SATA Interface are supported).
Note the following:
• RAID mode with
UEFI disabled (legacy mode) does not support PCIe SSDs.
• AHCI mode with the
IRST driver installed does not support
PCIe SSDs.
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high-performance
SATA and SATA RAID capabilities. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application (after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order) to support your RAID system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS (see
Mode (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - 14
).
IRST Driver Installation
1.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into an attached
DVD drive.
2. Click Option Drivers (button).
3.
Click 5.Install IRST Driver > Yes .
4. Click Next .
5. Click the check box to accept the license and click Next .
6. Click Next > Next > Next .
7. Click Finish to restart the computer.
8. When the system restarts the OS will pop up a message to prompt you to
Restart again ( note that if your system has a single PCIe M.2 SSD then a second reboot will not be required ) to restart the computer again.
See the following pages for more information if you have set your hard disks up in a RAID configuration.
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Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your
RAID configuration. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application from the item in the Start menu.
When the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system will open the Status window. Here you can view the general health of the storage system. Various volume creation and management options are available depending on the system’s status.
IRST and M.2 PCI-e
SSDs
Note that Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology does not support M.2
SSDs with a PCI-e Interface (M.2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported).
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Figure 6 - 38
Intel ® Rapid
Storage Technology
Status
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 6 - 55
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Help
Click the Help (or press
F1 ) menu button at the top of the Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology application.
Click Contents to view the general list of subjects covered, click Index or Search for a more specific help topics on a particular item.
Click More help on this page at the bottom of any page for page specific help.
Figure 6 - 39
Intel ® Rapid
Storage
Technology
Help
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Help
If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as “ Degraded ” or “ Failed ” it may be possible to recover the volume. If the volume cannot be restored then you will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up. Click the
Help menu (or press F1 ) for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Volumes.
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RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair
The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume. The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level:
RAID
Level
Verify Verify & Repair
RAID 0
RAID 1
Bad blocks are identified.
Bad blocks are identified.
Data on the mirrored drive is compared to data on the source drive.
N/A
Bad blocks are reassigned.
If the data on the mirrored drive does not match the data on the source drive, the data on the mirrored drive is overwritten by the data on the source.
Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes
If a master or recovery drive fails you will need to add a new identical drive and rebuild the recovery volume to the drive. You can also revert the master drive to the state of the previous volume update. For details on how to do this see the help file
“Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Help” on page 6 - 56
.
See over for details on how to verify and repair RAID volume data. Verification will identify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume.
Table 6 - 2
RAID Level
Verification &
Repair Status
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Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data
1.
Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
2.
Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window.
3.
Click Manage and click Advanced .
4.
Click Verify and click Verify (button) to begin the process (in some cases you may be required to initialize a volume before verification).
Figure 6 - 40
Intel ® Rapid
Storage
Technology
Verify
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5.
The completion percentage will be listed under Status (verifying and repairing).
6.
Click Close in the Verify Volume Data Results window.
Modules
Scheduling Verify &
Repair
You can schedule verification and repair by clicking Preferences >
Scheduler and enabling a set time for verification and repair.
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Figure 6 - 41
Intel ® Rapid
Storage
Technology
Verify
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PC Camera
Use the Fn + F10 key combination (see
“Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 19
) or Control Center button to toggle power to the PC Camera module.
When the PC Camera is in use the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated (see 2
Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video.
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Camera App
1.
Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or
Control Center button ).
2.
Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon
(you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
3.
The interface displays two buttons on the right of the screen; one for photo and one for video.
Photo Video
4.
Simply click on the appropriate button to switch to either photo or video modes.
5.
You can use the buttons at the top to access the Photo collection, Self Timer or
Settings .
Figure 6 - 42
Camera App Mode
Icons
6
Figure 6 - 43
Camera Menu Bar
PC Camera 6 - 61
6
Modules
Figure 6 - 44
Camera Settings
6.
Click Settings to access the camera settings menu to make adjustments for
Camera Button long key press function, Photo Aspect ratio, Framing grid , video recording frame rates, Flicker reduction and Digital video stabilization .
Camera Settings
The Self Timer may be set to take Photos after 2 , 5 or 10 seconds and can also be set to continue taking pictures until the camera button is pressed again.
The Aspect Ratio can be changed to those supported by the system.
You can use a Framing grid to help you line up pictures.
The Video recording resolution and frame rate can be set to any supported by the system. Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file. After recording video, check the video file size (rightclick the file and select Properties) and the remaining free space on your hard disk (go to File Explorer, right-click the hard disk, and select Properties). If necessary you can remove the recorded video file to a removable medium e.g. CD, DVD or USB Flash drive.
If you need to reduce any screen flicker, change the settings in
Flicker reduction to either e.g. 50Hz or 60Hz.
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Modules
Taking Pictures/Capturing Video
1.
Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn + F10 key combination (or
Control Center button ).
2.
Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon
(you can type “camera” into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu).
3.
Click to select either photo video modes.
4.
Click the photo icon to take a picture, and the camera icon will briefly turn yellow as the picture is taken.
5.
Click on the video icon to start video capture (if video capture begins a timer will appear at the bottom of the screen and the icon will turn yellow).
6.
To stop video capture click the video icon again.
Figure 6 - 45
Video Camera
Recording in
Process
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Modules
7.
Captured photos and videos will be saved to the Photos app stored in the Start menu (type Photos into the search box if you cannot find the app) .
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Figure 6 - 46
Photo App
(For Captured
Photos & Videos)
6 - 64 PC Camera
Trusted Platform Module
( Optional )
The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a system administrator before users can access security features.
Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader.
Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection. In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media (e.g. a USB flash drive) to store passwords etc. before beginning the TPM initialization process .
Before setting up the TPM functions you must initialize the security platform.
Modules
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Modules
Clearing TPM
Information
If you need to clear existing TPM information then select Pending
Operation in the Security Device Support menu, and select TPM clear , and then press F4 to save the configuration changes and restart the system.
Enabling & Managing TPM
1.
Restart the computer.
2.
Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST/startup.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu.
4.
Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub-menu.
5.
Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable .
6.
You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer.
7.
You can now manage the TPM from Windows .
Figure 6 - 47
TPM State (Enable)
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TPM Management in Windows
You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows :
1.
Go to the Control Panel .
2.
Click BitLocker Drive Encryption ( System and Security ).
3.
Click TPM Administration .
Modules
Figure 6 - 48
BitLocker Drive
Encryption
(TPM
Administration)
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Trusted Platform Module 6 - 67
Modules
4.
The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows .
As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here.
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Figure 6 - 49
Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
Management on
Local Computer
Administration
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Modules
TPM Actions
1.
Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the
TPM (this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key).
2.
After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off , Change Owner Password , Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout .
3.
A wizard will help take you through any setup steps.
Figure 6 - 50
TPM Actions Menu
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Modules
6
Figure 6 - 51
BitLocker Drive
Encryption
BitLocker
BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk. Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel ( System and Security ).
1.
Click Turn on Bit Locker .
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to setup BitLocker, and make sure you have a removable media (e.g. a USB flash drive) to store saved recovery keys etc.
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Overview
Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
If all else fails, talk to your service representative. You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried.
Of course, if something goes wrong, it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible, so you should preview this section just in case. If, after you’ve tried everything, and the system still won’t cooperate, try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting. You will lose any unsaved data, but it may start working again. Then call your service representative.
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Overview 7 - 1
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Troubleshooting
Basic Hints and Tips
Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working.
• Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip , make sure it is actually working. Check the LED Power Indicators
(see “Top Case” on page 1 - 7 ) to see
the computer’s power status.
• Connections - Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere.
• Power Savings - Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys configured in your P ower Options (see
“Configuring the Power Buttons” on page 3 - 10 ), the
Fn + F12 key combination, or power button to wake-up the system.
• Brightness - Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn + F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright-
ness (see Table 1 - 4, on page 1 - 19
).
• Display Choice - Press Fn + F7 to make sure the system is not set to “external only” display.
• Boot Drive - Make sure there are no optical media and/or USB storage devices in any connected drive.
7 - 2 Basic Hints and Tips
Troubleshooting
Backup and General Maintenance
• Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand.
Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wallet.
• Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can. You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer. You can use those that are provided free with your OS, or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so.
• Write down your passwords and keep them safe (away from your computer). This is especially important if you choose to use a Boot password for the SCU (see
“Security Menu” on page 5 - 16 ).
• Keep copies of vital settings files such as network, dialup settings, mail settings etc. (even if just brief notes).
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Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Users should not remove any cover(s) and /or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty. If you need to replace/remove the hard disk/RAM/optical device etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.
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Troubleshooting
Viruses
• Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.
• Be careful when opening e-mail from sources you don’t know. Viruses are often triggered from within email attachments so take care when opening any attached file. You can configure most Anti-Virus programs to check all e-mail attachments . Note : You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person’s knowledge.
• Keep a “ Bootable CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/USB storage device ” (this CD/DVD/USB device provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer) handy. You may refer to your OS’s documentation for instructions on how to make one, and many Anti-Virus programs will also provide such a disk (or at least instructions on how to make one).
7 - 4 Viruses
Troubleshooting
Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
• Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system.
• Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
• Read the documentation . We can assume, since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer’s manual, but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased? Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and/or software. Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and/or software, and pay particular attention to files entitled “ READ ME ” or “ READ ME FIRST ”.
• When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on, and in many cases you will need to restart the computer. Always check that all the cables are correctly connected.
• Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed (latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor’s websites).
• Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs.
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Troubleshooting
• Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem. Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged. A process of elimination (adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary) will often find the source of a problem, although this may be time consuming.
7 - 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
Troubleshooting
Problems and Possible Solutions
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
You turned on the work.
power but it doesn’t Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.
The battery LED power Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source. If the computer doesn’t start up blinking orange.
immediately, turn it off then on again.
You are losing battery power too quickly.
The system is using too much power.
If your OS has a Power Options scheme
(see
“Power Plans” on page 3 - 6 ) check its settings. You may also be using a
peripheral device/USB device that is drawing a lot of power.
Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected.
The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged.
Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing (see
“Battery Information” on page 3 - 18
).
Power Options have been disabled.
Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re-enable the options.
A peripheral device/USB device is consuming a lot of power. Turn off/remove the unused device to save power.
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Problems and Possible Solutions 7 - 7
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Troubleshooting
Problem
The computer feels too hot .
Possible Cause - Solution
Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see
& 1 - 26 ). Make sure you’re using the correct
adapter.
Nothing appears on screen.
No image appears on the external monitor I have plugged in and powered on.
Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vent/Fan intakes to be blocked.
The system is in a power saving mode . Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + F12 (see
“Configuring the Power Buttons” on page 3 -
The screen controls need to be adjusted.
Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + F8/F9 . If you’re connected to an external monitor, make sure it’s plugged in and turned on. You should also check the monitor’s own brightness and contrast controls.
The computer is set for a different display.
Toggle the screen display key combination, Fn + F7 . If an external monitor is connected, turn it on.
The screen saver is activated. Press any key or touch the TouchPad .
You haven’t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the
Control Panel .
See Appendix C for instructions on installing and configuring
the video driver.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The Thunderbolt Port doesn’t appear to work.
An external display will not connect to the
Thunderbolt Port.
The Thunderbolt Port must be enabled in the BIOS . You will need to enable
Thunderbolt support in the BIOS “Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology
(Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)” on page 5 - 11
.
You have not set the Thunderbolt Port for display devices . See
(Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)” on page 5 - 10 .
Ejecting USB Devices
In order to prevent system problems do not simply directly pull cables out from the USB port when removing USB devices. Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app, and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. If you have quickly unplugged a device from the USB port, and then can’t find the device when re-plugged, you will then need to restart the system in order to find the device again.
One or two of the Mini DisplayPorts doesn’t work.
The Windows Key + P key combination does not allow the configuration of multiple displays.
You have enabled the Thunderbolt port(s) as Display only and this turns one or two of the Mini DisplayPorts off . See
Advanced Chipset Control)” on page 5 - 10 .
If the system is set to Clone mode with 2 or 3 external displays connected, then you must use the NVIDIA control panel to configure the displays.
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Problems and Possible Solutions 7 - 9
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Troubleshooting
Problem
You forget the boot password .
Possible Cause - Solution
If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS.
Contact your service representative for help.
Password Warning
If you choose to set a boot password, 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.
The sound cannot be heard or the is very low .
volume The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the Volume
Control Panel in the Windows notification area, or use the key combination Fn
+ F5 and F6 (see
“Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 19 )
to adjust.
Unwelcome numbers appear when typing.
Num Lock is turned ON
).
Other Keyboards
If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically. However special functions/hot keys unique to the system’s regular keyboard may not work.
7 - 10 Problems and Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The system freezes or the screen goes dark.
The system never goes into a power saving mode .
The system will not wake up from a power saving state (Sleep/Hibernate) on network activity (Wake on LAN) even though I have plugged in the powered
AC/DC adapter .
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules cannot be detected.
The PC Camera detected.
module cannot be
The system’s power saving features have timed-out . Use the AC/DC adapter, press the sleep ( Fn + F12 ) key combination, or press the power button if no
LEDs are lit.
Power Options features are not enabled. Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer (see
“Power-Saving States” on page 3 - 8
). Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel.
Wake on LAN is supported in AC mode only .
When the system enters a power saving state the plugged in AC/DC adapter should be connected, and should remain connected, in order to allow the system to wake up on network activity. Unplugging the adapter, and then plugging it back in again, will not allow the system to wake up on network activity.
The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode . Check the LED indicator to see if it is in Airplane Mode
(see “Top Case” on page 1 - 7 ).
Use the Fn + F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on/off (see
The module is off. Press the Fn + F10 key combination in order to enable the module (see
“Function Keys & Visual Indicators” on page 1 - 19
). Run the camera application to view the camera picture.
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Problems and Possible Solutions 7 - 11
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules cannot be configured.
A file cannot be copied to/from a connected Bluetooth device.
The computer is off (or in Sleep Mode) but powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working outlet, or by battery with a capacity above 20%. I have plugged a device into the powered USB port in order to charge it, but the device is not charging .
No sound can be heard through an HDMI connected display.
Audio Volume is too low when listening through headphones .
The driver(s) for the module(s) have not been installed. Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module (see the instructions for the appropriate module in
“Wireless LAN Module” on page 6 - 21
and/or
“Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module” on page 6 - 39
).
The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only (simultaneous data transfer is not supported) . If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device, you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process has been completed
The port is not powered on. Toggle power to the port using the Fn + power button combination .
This function may not work with certain external USB compliant devices (check your device’s documentation). If this is the case, power the computer on and connect the external USB device in order to charge it.
Note that this function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices , but is not designed to allow their operation .
You have not configured the HDMI audio output
. See “Audio Setup for HDMI” on page C - 10 .
You have set the Speaker Configuration to 5.1 or 7.1 Speaker . It is recommended that you set the Speaker Configuration to Stereo (not to 5.1 or
7.1 Speaker) when listening through headphones in order to maximize audio quality. See
“Audio Features” on page 2 - 4 .
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The Sound Blaster audio controls don’t work when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI/
Display Port cable .
The fingerprint reader has problems scanning fingers.
At the Windows Hello screen,
Fingerprint reader fails to recognize the fingerprint 3 times and blocks access to the computer
When the
.
the system is set to RAID Level 1 the lower right corner of the screen will display the message " Data on one or more volumes is protected from a disk failure " when entering Windows.
Gaming performance is slow .
Note that Sound Blaster Audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an
external display through an HDMI or Display Port connection. See “Sound
Blaster Audio & HDMI/Display Port” on page C - 12 .
When fingers are wet or sweaty the software application may have difficulty reading a scanned finger. Make sure your fingers are clean and dry when attempting to scan them across the sensor for detection.
In this case you will need to use your PIN (the PIN you used when initially setting up the fingerprint reader) to access the computer . Alternatively you can sign-in using your windows password.
After using the PIN code (or windows Password) to access the computer you can go to the Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options if you wish to change any settings.
This is normal as the system is simply informing you that the RAID system is protecting you from a disk failure , and if one disk dies your data will be still be safe.
If you wish to hide this message deselect “Show Storage System
Information” in the Intel Rapid Storage Technology control panel.
It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games
Use the Fn + 1 key combination to adjust the fan speed.
.
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Problems and Possible Solutions 7 - 13
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
When the OS has been installed on a
SATA disk or SSD and you want to add 2
* M.2 2280 SSD cards configured as RAID
1 or RAID 0, while re-installing the OS on the 2 * M.2 2280 SSD Cards, the system fails to load the RAID driver .
A file being copied to/from a connected
Bluetooth device appears to be transferring very slowly .
You will need to remove all partitions on the SATA disk or SSD with the OS installed, or clean the SATA disk or SSD with the OS installed first, before re-installing OS. It will then load the RAID driver OK.
You may have the Bluetooth control panel (Settings > Devices > Bluetooth) open . When transferring data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device, make sure that the Bluetooth control panel is closed .
Bluetooth Control Panel
(Settings > Devices)
Close the Bluetooth control panel (pictured on the right) when transferring data between the computer and a
Bluetooth enabled device.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
I have used Update Driver in Device
Manager (Unknown device > Other
Devices) to try and install the Airplane
Mode driver. Windows encountered a problem in attempting to update the driver, and a yellow exclamation mark appears in Device Manager against the Unknown device.
It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter
4 (which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers & Utilities +
User’s Manual disc). This issue can occur when drivers are manually installed, and not in the correct order.
If you have attempted to Update Driver from the Device Manager control panel and have encountered problems, then use the method below to correct this:
To correct this problem:
1.
Go to the Programs and Features ( Programs ) control panel in
Windows .
2.
Select any installed Airplane Mode driver item (e.g. Insyde Airplane
Mode HID Mini-Driver), and click Uninstall/Change to uninstall the current driver.
3.
Restart the computer.
4.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and click
Install Drivers (button).
5.
Double-click the Airplane Driver item in the menu.
6.
Follow the instructions to install the correct driver (you will need to restart the computer as part of the installation process).
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Problems and Possible Solutions 7 - 15
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
When using a Bluetooth headset the audio appears to be mono and not stereo.
This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets. To resolve this issue do the following (you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up , restart , or when the system resumes from hibernation ):
1.
Go to the Devices & Printers control panel in Windows .
2.
Double-click the Bluetooth headset.
3.
Click Connect to complete the stereo connection.
OR
1.
Go to the Sound control panel in Windows .
2.
Right-click (in the Playback tab) the Bluetooth Stereo Audio device
(the default device is Headset ).
3.
Click Connect to complete the stereo connection.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
I can’t hear any sound from the microphone in my connected headset , when trying to test the audio playback.
You need to enable listening to the microphone in the audio control panel in order to hear any sound through your connected headset as follows:
1.
Right-click the volume control icon in the taskbar.
2.
Select Recording Devices .
3.
Double-click Microphone and select Listen .
4.
Click to put a check in Listen to this device check box.
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5.
Click Apply .
6.
You can then listen to the playback though the headset for testing.
7.
Remember to disable this feature (remove the check from the Listen to this device check box) otherwise you may hear an echo from the internal
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Troubleshooting
Thunderbolt Support
You can enable/disable Thunderbolt support (and set the security level) in the BIOS/Aptio Setup Utility . It is enabled in Unique ID Mode by default.
1.
Restart the computer.
2.
Enter the Aptio Setup Utility (BIOS) by pressing F2 at startup.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu.
4.
Select Intel(R) Thunderbolt and press Enter.
5.
Select Intel(R) Thunderbolt Technology, press Enter and select Enabled/Disabled .
6.
If Enabled select Security Level and press Enter.
7.
Select the level required from the menu and press Enter after making the selection:
• Legacy mode will allow any devices to be connected.
• You can set the port to allow only devices with a Unique ID to connect.
• If you set a one time saved key to ensure only approved devices can connect.
• Setting the port to DP will only allow display devices to connect to the port, and no data connections will be allowed
(see also Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 24 ).
8.
Press F4 to save any changes made and restart the computer.
Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
To prevent system problems do not simply pull the cable out from the Thunderbolt port . Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
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Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Overview
The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.
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Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1
A
Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Ports and Jacks
Item
2-in-1 Audio Jack
(Headphone-Out & S/
PDIF-Out Jack)
Description
Headphones may be connected through this jack. Note : Set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack. In addition this jack also functions as a S/PDIF ( Sony/Philips
Digital Interface Format ) Out port allowing you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-
3 compatible receiver for “5.1” or ‘dts’ surround sound.
Card Reader
DC-In Jack
HDMI-Out Port
The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards:
MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RSMMC
SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to UHS-II)
Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device.
Plug the supplied AC/DC adapter into this jack to power your computer.
The HDMI-Out ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface ) port is an audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. This allows you to connect an external monitor, TV or Flat Panel Display etc. as a display device (see
) by means of a
HDMI cable. Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals.
A - 2 Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Item
Line-In Jack
Line-Out Jack
Microphone-In Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Description
The Line-In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer’s speakers. Note that audio input through Line-in will default to the mute setting. To set up your audio sources to play through the Line-in jack go to the Sound checked.
The Line-Out jack allows you to play audio sources through external speakers. Note that the
Headphone-Out & S/PDIF-Out Jack is preferable for a headset, and the Line-Out Jack is a raw audio signal ideal for use with powered speakers or a stereo system .
Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer.
Mini DisplayPort 1.3
The Mini DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that allows a digital audio/video interconnect, between the computer and its external display or a home-theater system. Note
When you enable a display connections for the Thunderbolt port(s) (in the BIOS) then the
Mini DisplayPort(s) will be turned off (see page
) .
Mini DisplayPort Cables
When using cables connected to the Mini Display Port, try to make sure that the cables are not bent excessively , as bending the cables may cause signal problems.
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Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 3
A
Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Item
RJ-45 LAN Jack
Security Lock Slot
Description
There are two of these jacks which support LAN (Network) functions (also see
).
Note : Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.
To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store.
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Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Item
Thunderbolt ™ 3 Port/
USB 3.1 Gen 2,
Type C Port
Description
This unified Thunderbolt 3 port/ USB 3.1 Gen 2 port allows for the connection of external peripherals to the computer by combining PCI Express (PCIe), DisplayPort (DP), USB 3.1 and its own Thunderbolt 3 technologies. Up to seven peripherals may be supported by one connector by daisy-chaining the devices. Devices supported include HDDs/SSDs, Audio Interfaces, docks, display devices, cameras, network cables etc.
Install the driver as instructed in “Thunderbolt Port” on page 4 - 7 . This will install the
Thunderbolt software to your computer, and this can be accessed by clicking or double-clicking the icon in the Start screen, Desktop app or notification area of the taskbar.
Thunderbolt support can be enabled (default) or disabled in the BIOS
Thunderbolt Technology (Advanced Menu > Intel(R) Thunderbolt)” on page 5 - 11
. You can also set the level of security for the Thunderbolt port in the BIOS. You can also set the security
).
1.
Plug a Thunderbolt ™ device into the Thunderbolt ™ port.
2.
Some Thunderbolt devices will require their own driver installation at this point.
3.
Access the Thunderbolt software to view information on device chains.
The display configuration for the Thunderbolt ports and Mini Display Ports can be set up
in the BIOS (see “DDI Control (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)” on page 5 -
and
).
See over for details on how to eject Thunderbolt devices.
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Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
In order to prevent system problems make sure you do not simply pull the cable out from the Thunderbolt port . The hardware must be ejected safely:
1.
Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop App and click on the Safely
Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2.
Click on Eject “ Thunderbolt Device Name ”.
3.
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USB 3.0 Port
(USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Powered USB 3.0
(USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Combo Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Description
These USB ports are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device).
The USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports are denoted by their blue color and are backwardscompatible with USB 2.0.
Note: The powered USB 3.0 port (see
) may be toggled on /off by means of the Fn + Power Button key combination. When the powered USB port is on it will supply power ( for charging devices only, not for operating devices ) when the system is off but still powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working outlet, or powered by the battery with a
capacity level above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see page 7 - 12 ).
Note: This function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices , but is not designed to allow their operation .
Ejecting USB Devices
In order to prevent system problems do not simply directly pull cables out from the USB port when removing USB devices. Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop app, and click on the
Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. If you have quickly unplugged a device from the
USB port, and then can’t find the device when re-plugged, you will then need to restart the system in order to find the device again.
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Appendix B: Control Center & Flexikey®
Overview
The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center & Flexikey® applications.
Control Center
The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls, power management features and enables you to quickly turn modules on/off. Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function, or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control where applicable. Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected. The Control Center in Windows 10 works under the Desktop app and not under the Start screen.
Flexikey®
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations , or to launch programs and applications , to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc. All the configuration settings are retained under (up to12) profiles to which the settings are applied.
Click Flexikey® in the Gaming section of the Control Center, or the click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, to launch the application.
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Control Center Access
To run the Control Center press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar. Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel (move the cursor onto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it).
Flexikey® Access
The Flexikey® is accessed from within the Control Center by clicking Flexikey® in the Gaming section of the Control Center.
Figure B - 1 - Control Center & Flexikey®
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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center . Each power mode will affect the Power Conservation Mode, Airplane Mode, Power Plan and PC camera power etc.
You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the
Control Center to power on/off the Touchpad and PC camera.
Modes Quiet Power Saving Performance Entertainment
Icon
Power Plan
Power Conservation Mode
PC Camera
TouchPad
Airplane Mode
Balanced
Balance
ON
ON
Power Saver
Power Saving
OFF
High Performance
Performance
ON
ON
OFF ON
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Control Center Menus
The Control Center contains 3 menu headings ( System Program , Device and Gaming ) under the Power
Modes. Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages.
Display Utility
The Display Utility icon will only appear in the System Program menu if your display’s resolution is QHD
(2560 * 1440) or above.
The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view (see page
The System Program will display an arrow icon at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item.
Note that the CPU Memory Overclocking and GPU Overclocking items will only appear for systems supporting these features.
Figure B - 2 - Control Center Menus
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Power Status (System Program)
The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status bar will show the current battery charge state.
CPU Temperature (System Program)
The temperature icon will display the current CPU temperature. Click the icon to have the temperature displayed in either degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Brightness (System Program)
The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level. You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations, or use the Fn+ F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight
(press any key to turn it on again).
Volume (System Program)
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn +
F5/F6 key combinations, or use the Fn+ F3 key combination to mute the volume.
Fan Speed (System Program)
You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power) , Automatic, Custom or Overclock from this menu item.
The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the CPU. However you can adjust the setting to maximum if you prefer. Overclock will be selected automatically if you have enabled CPU or GPU overclocking (in this case do not change the setting).
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Select Custom and click on the sliders to adjust the settings to your preference, however these settings can be overridden by the system, as a safety precaution, if it requires heavier use of the fan.
Custom Settings
Click Save to retain customized settings, or Reset to select default settings.
Power Conservation (System Program)
This system supports Power Saving power management features that place computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep modes after a desig-
nated period of inactivity (see “Power Conservation Modes” on page 3 - 13
). Click either the Performance ,
Balanced or Power Saving button.
Sleep Button (System Program)
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep buttons to have the computer enter the selected power-saving mode (see
“Power-Saving States” on page 3 - 8 ).
Desktop Background (System Program)
Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture.
Display Switch (System Program)
Click the Display Switch button to access the menu (or use the + P key combination) and select the appropriate attached display mode.
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Time Zone (System Program)
Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel.
TouchPad/Camera (Device)
Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module’s power status. The icon will appear dimmed when it is off
.
Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected (see Table B - 1, on page B
- 3 ).
FlexiAccess (Device)
Click the button to run the FlexiAccess application in conjunction with your overclocked GPU (see
Access Application” on page B - 17 ).
Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/ Number Lock/Airplane Mode
Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode.
Left Windows Key (Gaming)
Click Disable to disable the Windows Key on the left side of the keyboard. This may be useful if you are using the gaming keys ( W, A, S & D ) and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Key.
Headphone Impedance (Gaming)
The headphone impedance will be automatically detected for any headphones plugged-in (this is not user adjustable).
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Flexikey® (Gaming)
Click the button to access the Flexikey® application.
Display Utility (System Program for High Definition displays only)
The Display Utility icon will only appear in the System Program menu if your display’s resolution is QHD
(2560 * 1440) or above. The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view.
The initial screen will display the default Express settings as indicated below.
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Figure B - 3 - Display Utility - Express Settings
Click Save to retain the settings, and you will then need to sign out of the computer, and sign back in again, to adjust the settings. Note that you must save any open files and close open programs before signing out in order not to lose any work .
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Click Advanced to adjust the settings to adjust the overall DPI scaling to your requirements, or you can also click on the items ( Icons, Title Bars, Message Boxes, Menus, Tool Tips & Palette Titles ) in the lower half of the screen to customize the text size.
Figure B - 4 - Display Utility - Advanced Settings
Click Save to retain the settings, and you will then need to sign out of the computer, and sign back in again, to adjust the settings. Note that you must save any open files and close open programs before signing out in order not to lose any work .
Any changes made to the individual text size items are linked to the overall DPI Scaling selected. If you change the DPI scaling , the customized text size changes will become grayed out and will only become available again after you have signed out of the computer, and signed back in again.
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The System Program will display an arrow icon at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item.
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Figure B - 5 - Time Zone (if Display Utility is Included)
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CPU / Memory Overclocking Support
You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details) and Memory . This can be done in the BIOS (see
“Overclocking Performance Menu (Advanced
) or by using the Control Center utility (make sure you have installed the Control Center
AP driver)
Note that making alterations to clock frequency and/or voltage can cause system instability, cause components to fail, cause heat damage and result in data loss, and any changes made may affect the processor warranty.
Overclocking Issues
If you get any errors due to changing overclocking settings, e.g. a black screen, then restart the computer , hold and press the Fn + D key combination , and then press the power button at startup.
This will change the overclocking settings back to the defaults.
Note overclocking the system (CPU/Memory/GPU) may cause hardware damage, reduce system stability, the useful life of the system and affect system data integrity, and is enabled at the user’s own risk , and is not covered in the warranty terms .
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You can access the CPU Memory Overclocking utility from the Control Center or taskbar notification area.
Fan Speed
If you have enabled CPU overclocking the Fan Speed will also automatically be set to overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you have enabled
CPU overclocking).
Figure B - 6 - Access the CPU Memory Overclocking Utility
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CPU Overclocking
1.
Click the CPU tab at the bottom right of the screen and the CPU overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustments to be made.
2.
Click Save to retain the settings.
3.
A warning will pop-up to remind that activating CPU overclocking may cause system instability.
4.
Click OK to retain the saved changes or Cancel to return to the utility.
5.
You can click Default to go back to the standard default settings.
Figure B - 7 - CPU Overclocking
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Memory Overclocking
1.
Click the Memory tab at the bottom right of the screen and the Memory overclocking tab will pop out to allow adjustments to be made.
2.
Click Custom to adjust any settings from the drop-down menus.
3.
Click Save to retain the settings.
4.
A warning will pop-up to remind that you will need to restart the system (make sure you save any open files).
5.
Click Restart Now to restart the system or Cancel to return to the utility.
6.
You can click Default to go back to the standard default settings.
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Figure B - 8 - Memory Overclocking
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GPU Overclocking
Click the button to access the Graphics Processing Unit (or GPU) overclocking menu for certain types of CPU and GPU (contact your distributor or supplier to see if this is applicable to your model - this model currently supports GPU overclocking for the NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 & 1080 video adapters). Overclocking the
GPU involves running your graphics processor at a faster speed than originally intended. GPU overclocking is useful when undertaking intensive graphic tasks e.g. 3D rendering and gaming, without dropping framerates etc.
Figure B - 9 - Control Center Gaming with GPU Overclocking
Overclocking should only be enabled when powered by a plugged-in adapter, and not on battery power .
The Fan Speed will also automatically be set to overclock (do not adjust this fan speed setting if you have enabled GPU overclocking) .
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GPU Overclocking
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Click On to enable GPU overclocking.
2.
Use the sliders to adjust the settings for Core Increment , Memory Increment and Fan Speed Offset .
3.
Click Save to retain the setting changes, and then click OK when the system warning message appears, or
Cancel to return to the utility.
4.
Clicking OFF will return to the standard default settings.
Warning Message
The message highlights the fact that while overclocking the GPU offers a boost to graphics performance, it can cause system instability in certain circumstances as the harder you push the processor, the more power you will need to supply to it, and the hotter the system will run.
Therefore it is not recommended that you enable
GPU overclocking for extended periods, only as and when specifically required.
Figure B - 10 - GPU Overclocking
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FlexiAccess Application
If you have an Android compatible device, you can download the FlexiAccess application to use in conjunction with your overclocked GPU. The application will allow you to adjust the GPU settings from your Android compatible device while connected by Bluetooth. Follow these steps to download and run the application.
1.
Click the following link , or scan the QR Code , on your Android compatible device to download the Flexi-
Access App from the Google Play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fa.flexiaccess
2.
The app will then be installed on your Android compatible device.
3.
Pair your Android compatible device with your computer (see
“Bluetooth Configuration in Windows” on page 6 - 41
) using a Bluetooth connection (for the app to work the computer and the Android compatible device must be connected by Bluetooth).
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When the computer and Android compatible device are connected, go to the Control Center > Device and click on the FlexiAccess icon to run the app on the computer, and then run the app on the Android compatible device.
5.
When playing any game or high-end graphic application you can control the GPU overclocking settings using the App on the Android compatible device.
6.
You can then adjust the settings for the game or high-end graphic application in use “on the fly”, without having to quit or pause the program.
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Flexikey® Application
Click the button in the Control Center , or the click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar, to access the Flexikey® application.
Profiles
The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles. You can Add or Delete Profiles ( you can maintain 12 active Profiles ), Export and Import profiles from the menus. If you double-click on a Profile you can change the Profile Name , and change an Image file (images created using PNG files).
Windows Key &
P Key
Note that you can assign actions to any keyboard key except the Windows key and P key .
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Figure B - 12 - Flexikey® - Profiles
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• EXPRESS KEY - This feature allows you to configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys. This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts.
• LAUNCH APP - This simply assigns single keys to launch any program’s or application’s executable file.
• EXPRESS TEXT - With this you can assign single keys to send commonly used strings of text.
• DISABLE - Use this function to disable any keyboard keys.
• STATISTICS - Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application, and to disable unused keys.
Keyboard and Mouse Settings
Click Enable to create settings for the keyboard and/or mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen
(e.g. you may wish to create a profile with settings only for the mouse or keyboard). Clicking on the keyboard or mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for the either the keyboard or mouse.
Figure B - 13 - Enable Keyboard & Mouse / Language Selection
Language Interface
You can change the language interface by right-clicking the icon in the notification area of the taskbar and selecting the language from the menu.
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Enabling or Disabling Flexikey®
You can enable or disable Flexikey® (and therefore any hotkeys or mouse profile functions currently in use) by using the Fn + Backspace key combination. Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and/or mouse settings, and back again.
Figure B - 14 - Enable/Disable Flexikey®
The icon Flexikey® icon in the notification area of the taskbar will appear grayed out when Flexikey® is off, and in color when on (an on screen icon will also pop-up to display the status of the application as it is toggled on/off).
Flexikey® Enabled
Flexikey® Disabled
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Figure B - 15 - Taskbar Notification Area Icons
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Keyboard Settings
The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key (or a combination of keys). Click the key and then select the Action Type ( Express Key , Launch App , Express Text or Disable ) from the menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Windows Key &
P Key
Note that you can assign actions to any keyboard key except the Windows key and P key .
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Figure B - 16 - Key Configuration
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Mouse Settings
When an external mouse is attached, the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left 1 , right 2 and middle 3 buttons of the attached mouse, and also for any backward 4 and forward 5 buttons if applicable (on a gaming type mouse). Click the button number and then select the Action Type ( Express Key ,
Launch App , Express Text or Disable ) from the menu at the bottom of the page. You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box, and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action’s function.
Figure B - 17 - Mouse Configuration
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Keyboard Settings - Express Key
To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations, or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express
Key .
1.
Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click on a key to select it, and then click to select
Express Key in Action Type .
2.
In the following example we want to change an existing game key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards, to use the left Ctrl key to combine this movement to sprint forward.
3.
Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action.
4.
Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “ Sprint Fwds” , then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5.
Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6.
Click Stop Record to complete the process.
Figure B - 18 - Express Key Record Key Combination
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Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8.
If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete .
9.
If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting.
10. Any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange .
Figure B - 19 - Key Combination Set
Tool Tips
The Tool Tips field allows you to type a note to remind yourself of the function you have programmed the key for under any Profile.
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Enabling Time Record
If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination, then you can use Time Record function to do so.
1.
Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key for the shortcut action, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type .
2.
Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name, then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
3.
Click Start Record and then press the key or keys required in the sequence and time delay between key presses required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
4.
Click Stop Record .
5.
Click to select a key in the sequence and click Enable Time Record key to view the time delay.
, then click a
Figure B - 20 - Enable Time Record
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You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time (MS) field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses.
Figure B - 21 - Time Record Between Key Presses
7.
Click to close the Time Record window.
8.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
9.
If you want to remove any individual key click to select it, and then click Delete .
10. If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting.
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Keyboard Settings - Launch App
You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows:
1.
Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to launch the application, and then click to select Launch App in Action Type .
2.
Click Browse...
at the bottom right of the application window.
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Figure B - 22 - Keyboard - Launch App (Browse to Executable File)
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Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open .
4.
The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in green .
Figure B - 23 - Key Set to Launch App
5.
If you want to remove any Launch App Key , select it and click on Restore .
6.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Keyboard Settings - Express Text
A single key can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text .
1.
Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key, and then click to select Express
Text in Action Type .
2.
Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
3.
Click in the Click to type field and type in your message.
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Figure B - 24 - Keyboard - Express Text
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Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
5.
The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in blue .
6.
If you want to remove any Express Text key, select it and click on Restore .
7.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
Copy & Paste Text
Note that some applications and games do not support copy and pasted text. Where this is the case, any text you may have copy and pasted in to the “Type to Text” field may not be displayed within the application. In this case you will need to type the text into the field instead.
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Keyboard Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any keys not required.
1.
Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile, click to select a key to disable, and then click to select
Disable in Action Type .
2.
The key will now be disabled.
3.
If you want to enable the key again, select it and click on Restore .
4.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
5.
The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in Gray .
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Figure B - 25 - Keyboard - Disable
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Mouse Settings - Express Key
To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations (an external mouse must be attached), or to create more useful shortcut keys, use Express Key .
1.
Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type .
2.
In the following example we will configure the central mouse wheel to combine the actions of left shift key for sprinting, and the W key for moving forwards in a game program.
3.
Click on the central mouse wheel for the shortcut action.
Figure B - 26 - Mouse - Express Key Record Key Combination (Mouse)
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Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e.g. “ Sprint Fwds” , then click back in the Name field (to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name).
5.
Click Start Record and then press the key or keys (in this case we will press Left Shift and W) required (make sure you press the key(s) required and do not click on them).
6.
Click Stop Record to complete the process.
7.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
8.
If you want to remove any mouse setting click to select it, and then click Delete .
9.
If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default mouse setting.
10. The mouse button for any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange.
Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings
If you want to create a delay between key presses within the mouse click combination, then you can use Time
Record
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Mouse Settings - Launch App
You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows:
1.
Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Key in Action Type .
2.
Click Browse...
at the bottom right of the application window.
Figure B - 27 - Mouse - Launch App (Browse to Executable File)
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Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open .
4.
The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in green
5.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Figure B - 28 - Mouse Button Set to Launch App
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Mouse Settings - Express Text
A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text .
1.
Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Express Text in Action Type .
2.
Click in Start key if required (the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
3.
Click in the Text Context field and type in your message.
Figure B - 29 - Mouse - Express Text
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Click in Send key if required (the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e.g the Enter key would be the most commonly used), or you can leave it blank if you prefer.
5.
The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile, and the button will appear in blue .
6.
If you want to remove any Express Text mouse button, select it and click on Restore .
7.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
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Control Center & Flexikey®
Mouse Settings - Disable
You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required.
1.
Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile, click on a mouse button to select it, and then click to select Disable in Action Type .
2.
The button click will now be disabled.
3.
If you want to enable the button again, select it and click on Restore .
4.
Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile.
5.
The button click will be disabled under your chosen Profile, and the key will appear in Gray .
Figure B - 30 - Mouse - Disable
Mouse Settings - Disable B - 39
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Control Center & Flexikey®
Statistics
The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application, and to disable any infrequently, or unused, keys to save any accidental incorrect key presses.
1.
Click the Statistics Tab, and press Start Record to start recording the frequency of key presses for keys used.
2.
You can then go to the application you wish to use the profile for, and use the application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded.
3.
Return to the Flexikey® application and press Stop Record to stop recording.
4.
At the end of the recording process colors will represent the frequency of key presses, with red as the most frequent through to lighter blue the less frequent (the color bar at the bottom of the screen displays the color code against the number of key presses).
5.
Under Quick Disable click the color which corresponds to the keys you wish to disable.
6.
All disabled keys will then change to gray and will be disabled under this profile.
Figure B - 31 - Statistics
B - 40 Statistics
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Appendix C: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - 34
.
NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 4 .
1.
Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc and click Install
Drivers (button).
2. Click 2.Install VGA Driver > Yes .
3. Click AGREE AND CONTINUE ( button) to accept the terms of the license agreement.
4. Click Next.
5. Click the Close button to complete the installation.
6. After all the drivers have been installed (an internet connection is required) run the NVIDIA GeForce Experience by clicking the desktop icon (or
App).
7.
Restart the computer and run the application again after restart .
Video Card Options
Note that card types, specifications and drivers are subject to continual updates and changes. Check with your distributor/supplier for the latest details on supported video cards
( see
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NVIDIA GeForce Experience
If you have a working internet connection ( and you will need remain connected to the internet to run NVIDIA GeForce Experience ) you can click the NVIDIA
GeForce Experience desktop icon (or App) to run the application. This will optimize your gaming settings for your GTX video card by downloading the latest settings from the NVIDIA cloud data center.
After initially running the NVIDIA GeForce Experience application, you should then restart the computer and run the application again in order to install all the updated features.
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Figure C - 1
NVIDIA GeForce
Experience
My Rig
C - 2 NVIDIA GeForce Experience
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
NVIDIA GeForce Experience Features
• Click the Games tab and click Scan for games to update the optimal settings for your installed games from the NVIDIA cloud data center for your PC.
• The Drivers tab allows you to check and download the latest available video driver.
• My Rig provides information on your system and the NVIDIA utilities.
• SHIELD streams your PC games to the NVIDIA SHIELD gaming portable.
• Preferences lists your current preference list.
• ShadowPlay™ allows you to easily record your favorite gaming moments (you can also broadcast your game on Twitch).
Figure C - 2
NVIDIA GeForce
Experience
Preferences
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NVIDIA GeForce Experience C - 3
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SLI and Battery
Boost
Note the Battery Boost feature is not compatible with video cards in an SLI configuration .
NVIDIA GeForce Experience - BatteryBoost
BatteryBoost allows you to optimize your system’s battery life when gaming. You can adjust the BatteryBoost slider in Preferences > BatteryBoost (make sure you have restarted the computer after the first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience ).
Running BatteryBoost
1.
On first run of NVIDIA GeForce Experience you should be connected to the internet (BatteryBoost will not appear at this stage).
2.
After the first run you should restart the computer manually, but you must still be connected to the internet (the LAN cable should be plugged-in, or your WiFi connection should be set to Connect Automatically ) as the computer restarts.
3.
BatteryBoost will be present when NVIDIA GeForce Experience is run again.
Click to put a tick in the box alongside BatteryBoost to enable the feature, then adjust the slider towards Longer battery life or Higher performance as preferred.
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Figure C - 3
NVIDIA GeForce
Experience
BatteryBoost
C - 4 NVIDIA GeForce Experience
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
NVIDIA GeForce Experience - ShadowPlay
Click on the ShadowPlay icon at the top right of the control panel and then click the power button to enable the feature. You can adjust the settings from the menu buttons.
Figure C - 4
NVIDIA GeForce
Experience
ShadowPlay
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Configure Other Displays Using Project
You can configure attached displays from Project .
1.
Attach your display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Press the + P key combination.
3.
Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only ,
Duplicate , Extend or Second screen only .
4.
You can also click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
Figure C - 5
Project
NVIDIA Control Panel
If you have connected 2 or 3 external displays configured in Clone mode, you must use the NVIDIA control panel to configure the displays.
In this case do not use the
Windows Key + P key (Project) combination as this does not affect the changes made by the NVIDIA control panel.
C - 6 Configure Other Displays Using Project
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Configuring an External Display In Windows
1.
Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Go to the Control Panel .
3.
Click Display (icon) and Adjust Resolution ( Appearance and Personalization ).
4.
Click the Detect button.
5.
The computer will then detect any attached displays.
Figure C - 6
Screen Resolution
Multiple Displays
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You can configure attached displays from Project. C - 7
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
6.
You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu.
Figure C - 7
Screen Resolution
Multiple Display
Options
C
• Duplicate these displays - Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display(s)
• Extend these displays - Treats both connected displays as separate devices
• Show desktop only on 1/2 - Only one of your displays is used.
C - 8 You can configure attached displays from Project.
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
The System Control Panel in Settings may also be used to configure displays.
1.
Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Click the Start Menu and click Settings > System (or right-click the desktop and select Display Settings ).
3.
You can change Duplicate, Extend or choose to display on 1 screen only.
4.
Click Apply to save any changes made.
5.
Click Advanced display settings to access further options.
Figure C - 8
System > Display
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You can configure attached displays from Project. C - 9
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Volume Adjustment
The sound volume level can be clicking using the volume control icon in the notification area of the taskbar .
Audio Setup for HDMI
In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually configure the HDMI audio output.
1.
Go to the Sound control panel.
2.
Click Playback (tab)
3.
The playback device will be selected.
4.
You may need to select the audio device and click Set Default (button).
5.
Double-click the device to access the control panel tabs.
Figure C - 9
Sound - HDMI
Device (set Default)
C - 10 Audio Setup for HDMI
6.
Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs.
7.
Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Figure C - 10
HDMI Device
Properties
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Other Applications
If you are using a third party application to play
DVDs etc. you will need to consult the application’s documentation to see the appropriate audio configuration (the application must support digital to analog translation).
HDMI Notes
• Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempting to play audio/video sources through the device.
• Under certain conditions, if the HDMI cable is disconnected, the default audio playback device will not revert to speakers until the computer is restarted (if you do not wish to restart the computer then go to the Sound control panel and select
Speakers as the default audio playback device).
HDMI Video Configuration
1.
Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI-Out port to your external display.
2.
Configure your external display as per the instructions in
.
3.
Set up your external display (TV or LCD) for HDMI input (see your display device manual).
4.
You can now play video/audio sources through your external display.
Sound Blaster Audio & HDMI/Display Port
1.
When you connect a display to the HDMI-Out port, or Display Port the Sound
Blaster Cinema controls will be disabled.
2.
A warning box will pop-up and will prompt “...Do you want to select another audio device now?” .
3.
Click No to continue using the audio output from your external display attached to the HDMI-Out port, or Display Port (do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external display).
C - 12 Audio Setup for HDMI
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Wireless Display
Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module/WLAN Bluetooth Combo module (you need to make sure that your video adapter/display device is compatible with your particular WLAN/Combo module) in conjunction with a compatible video adapter/display device (purchased separately) to allow you to display the contents of the notebook display on another display (e.g. HDTV), without the need to have cables stretching across a room.
You can use the wireless display to play games, browse the internet, display videos or photo slide shows on your TV/external display without using HDMI or A/V cables.
Compatible
Adapters
For a list of compatible adapters check the video adapter/display device documentation, or with your distributor/ supplier.
Before configuring Wireless Display you will need to set up your compatible adapter with your display/speakers. Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A/V cable and turn on the display (or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter), and then set the display to the appropriate input channel (see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter/display for full details).
Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10 .
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Wireless Display Configuration
1.
Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10 .
2.
Press the + P key combination.
3.
Click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.
Figure C - 11
Add a Wireless
Display
C
4.
The system will then search for compatible display devices ( this may take up to
60 seconds so allow time for this to complete).
5.
Double-click any detected display device in the list.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
6.
You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting and click Next .
7.
The display will then connect (for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter/display for full details).
8.
Go to the Project menu and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect from the wireless display.
9.
To permanently disconnect from the display (you will need to go back through the connection process again) you can select it in Devices and click Remove Device
> Yes .
AC/AD WLAN Module - Connect to a Wireless Display
When an AC/AD WLAN module is installed you may find that the “Connect to a wireless display” item at the bottom of the Project screen does not appear. In this case you will need to disable one of the wireless adapter items as follows:
1. Right-click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
2. Select “ Open Network and Sharing Center .”
2. Click “ Change adapter settings ” in the menu on the left.
3. Right-click WiFi# - Qualcomm Atheros Sparrow 11ad Wireless Network Adapter .
4. Select Disable to turn off this adapter.
5. Return to the Project menu and click “ Connect to a wireless display .”
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NVIDIA Control
Panel
To access the Ge-
Force..... control panel from the desktop; rightclick the desktop , then click NVIDIA Control
Panel .
NVIDIA Control Panel
More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control
Panel tab.
1.
Go to the Control Panel .
2.
Double-click NVIDIA Control Panel (click to view the control panel in either Large icons or Small icons if you are in Category view).
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Figure C - 12
NVIDIA Control
Panel
C - 16 NVIDIA Control Panel
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as display configuration, 3D Settings and Help menus etc.
Navigating the
Control Panel
Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page.
Click on the sub-heading tasks in the left menu (and on the highlighted links) for information. Use the buttons on the top left to go back, forward etc.
Figure C - 13
NVIDIA Control
Panels
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NVIDIA Control Panel C - 17
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc.
Figure C - 14
Help Menu
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C - 18 NVIDIA Control Panel
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Change Resolution
You can Change Resolution for your attached displays from the NVIDIA control panel.
1.
Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page
3.
Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible) , and then click Change resolution .
4.
Click to select the display, and then adjust the settings from “ 2.Choose the resolution.
” and “ 3.Apply the following settings.
”
5.
Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure C - 15
Change Resolution
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Sound Blaster
Audio & HDMI
Connection
Note that Sound Blaster audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI connection.
Display Devices
Note that you can use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort compatible cable connected to a Mini DisplayPort 1.2 to connect an external display. You can also use the Thunderbolt Ports connected to a compatible display device ( see overleaf for notes on
Thunderbolt Display support ). See your external display device’s manual to see which formats it supports.
Table C - 1
Display Modes
Display Mode
Single
Clone
Extend
Description
One of the connected displays is used as the display device
Clone simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content
Extend treats connected displays as separate devices, and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace. When enabled, you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop. It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one display, and a different program visible in the other display
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PORT #
Thunderbolt 3 Port #1
Thunderbolt 3 Port #2
Mini DisplayPort #1
Mini DisplayPort #2
* Thunderbolt 3
Ports Disabled
(Default Setting)
Thunderbolt 3
1 * Port Enabled
Thunderbolt 3
2 * Ports Enabled
BIOS Settings - Display Digital Interface (DDI) Control
DDI to mDP
(Default Setting)
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
1 DDI to TBT
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
2 DDI to TBT
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Thunderbolt Ports for Display
The display configuration for the Thunderbolt ports and Mini Display
Ports can be set up in
Chipset Control)” on page 5 - 10 ).
See Figure 1 - 14 on page 1 - 22 .
3 4 5 6
Table C - 2
Thunderbolt Ports
Set for Display
(Right View)
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Display Not Shown
If the attached display does not appear in the
“ 1.Select the displays you want to use.
” window, click “ My Display is not shown...
” and then click the appropriate button to force detection of the missing display.
HDMI Audio Setup
See
for instructions on configuring audio for HDMI display devices.
Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)
Clone the Displays
1.
Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel
3.
Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible) , and then click Set up multiple displays .
4.
Any attached display will appear under “ 1.Select the displays you want to use.
”
Figure C - 16
Set Up Multiple
Displays
5.
Click the check box alongside any display you wish to use.
6.
Click Apply > Yes to save any changes made (the Apply button will appear in the bottom right of the control panel when changes have been made).
C - 22 Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Extending the Display
1.
Attach your external display to the appropriate port, and turn it on.
2.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page
3.
Double-click Display (if the sub-menus are not visible) , and then click Set up multiple displays .
4.
Click to select a primary display under “ 1.Select the displays you want to use.
”
5.
Right-click the icons under “2.
Drag the icons to match....” and select Extend .
Changing the
Primary Display on
Extended Displays
If you want to switch the primary display if the displays are extended then right-click the secondary display icon and select “ Make Primary” .
Click Apply > Yes to save the change (see over).
Figure C - 17
Extend the Display
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Right-click Extend
Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) C - 23
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
6.
The Primary display (the main window display) will be denoted by an asterisk * in the top right corner of the icon.
7.
To change the Primary display right-click the icon and select Make primary .
8.
Click Apply > Yes to save any changes.
Figure C - 18
Switch Primary
Display
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Right-click and select Make primary and click Apply > Yes to save changes.
C - 24 Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
9.
You can drag the icons to match the desktop layout you want to use (e.g. you may want to extend the display to the right or left of the primary display).
10. Click Apply > Yes to save any further changes.
Figure C - 19
Drag Display
Icons
Drag the display icons to match the layout you want to use.
Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA) C - 25
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Video Adapters &
Display Port Support
Note that NVIDIA® GTX video adapters support external displays attached to both Display ports simultaneously.
For more information contact your distributor/supplier.
Multiple Display Connections to HDMI-Out Port/Mini DisplayPorts/Thunderbolt Port
Note that certain NVIDIA video cards can support up to three external displays
(one attached to the HDMI-Out Port and two others attached to the Mini Display
Ports/Thunderbolt Port - see sidebar for restrictions), in addition to the built-in LCD.
Therefore it is possible to set up 4 simultaneous displays (including the built-in
LCD), and these may be configured in Clone mode or Extend mode as required.
Connect all the attached displays to the appropriate ports, and configure them as outlined on the previous pages.
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C - 26 Multiple Display Connections to HDMI-Out Port/Mini DisplayPorts/Thunderbolt
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Multiple External Display Notes
Note the following when connecting multiple displays to your system.
• If you have connected 3 external displays (for a total of 4 displays including the built-in LCD panel), 2 displays will be in Clone mode , and the other 2 displays will be in Extended mode by default.
• If the system is configured in Clone Mode , and you have connected 3 external displays (for a total of 4 displays including the built-in LCD panel), the NVIDIA control panel will show all the displays supporting the highest resolution of the attached displays (e.g. if two of the displays support a resolution of 1920 *
1080, and the other supports a resolution of 1920 * 1200, then the control panel will show all the displays as 1920 * 1200). This is just a case of the control panel defaulting to the highest resolution, however the actual resolution for each display will only be what it can really support.
• If you have connected 2 or 3 external displays configured in Clone mode , you must use the NVIDIA control panel to configure the displays . In this case do not use the Windows Key + P key (Project) combination as this does not affect the changes made by the NVIDIA control panel.
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Surround Displays
It is strongly recommended that you use 3 identical external displays as part of your
Surround setup (the notebook computer’s internal display is disabled in this setup).
Configure Surround, PhysX
®
NVIDIA ® PhysX ® is a physics engine that can use the GPU to accelerate game and
3D application performance. You can select the GeForce video card or CPU as a
PhysX
®
processor, or configure the computer to auto-select a PhysX
®
processor
(recommended default setting).You can also setup Surround configuration to combine up to three external multiple displays into a single unified display.
1.
Attach your external displays to the appropriate ports, and turn them on.
2.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel
3.
Click Configure Surround, PhysX .
4.
Click Span displays with Surround and click Configure .
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Figure C - 20
Configure
Surround, PhysX
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
5.
You may need to quit any applications which conflict with surround display (e.g. you will need to quit Sound Blaster X-FI MB5 by right-clicking the taskbar icon and selecting Exit ).
Figure C - 21
NVIDIA Set Up
Surround
6.
The NVIDIA Set Up Surround control panel will pop-up to allow you to configure the attached displays to your requirements.
7.
Click to select displays from the Display menu (and set the Topology ) and click
Enable Surround and Apply to save any changes made.
Set Up Surround
Settings
Select the Resolution and Refresh Rate for your connected displays from the menu.
The Bezel Correction section you can adjust the monitor Bezel (The outside frame of the monitor) so that the displays are aligned correctly.
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Manage 3D Settings
You can configure the 3D global settings (to be applied to all application programs) or make specific adjustments for installed program settings .
1.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see page
2.
Click Manage 3D Settings and select either Global Settings or Program Settings .
3.
Click the Setting menu items to select any global options required, or select a program to customize from the drop-down menu (click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu).
4.
Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure C - 22
Manage 3D
Settings
C - 30 Manage 3D Settings
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
NVIDIA ® SLI Multi GPU Configuration
This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) that improves graphic quality and performance by combining dual NVIDIA GPUs (two video cards are required) in a single system. To enable/disable SLI Configuration:
1.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel
).
2.
Click Configure Surround, PhysX .
3.
Click Maximize 3D Performance under SLI Configuration .
4.
Click to select “ PhysX settings; Auto-select (recommended) is the default setting.
5.
Click Apply and Restart Now to restart the computer with SLI enabled.
SLI and Gaming
When playing games using an SLI multi GPU configuration, make sure that you are using the AC/DC adapter
(plugged in to a working power socket) to power the system (and that the system is not powered only by the battery).
Figure C - 23
Maximize 3D
Performance
(SLI Configuration)
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G-SYNC Support
G-SYNC is only supported if you have a G-
SYNC capable display and a GTX series video adapter (contact your distributor or supplier for details).
G-SYNC
Click to put a check in the box to Enable G-SYNC (it is enabled by default). G-
SYNC is designed to provide a smooth game play experience from your GeForce product by synchronizing the monitor’s refresh cycle to the GPU’s render rate, thus removing lag and stutter issues, in order to have objects appear sharper and scenes display instantly.
Figure C - 24
Set Up G-SYNC
C - 32 G-SYNC
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Setting up G-SYNC
1.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel
).
2.
Click “ + ” next to Display if its sub-items are not shown and then click Set up G-
SYNC (you must have a a G-SYNC capable display and video adapter).
3.
Click Enable G-Sync (you can select for ...full screen mode or ..for windowed and full screen mode).
4.
Click “ + ” next to Display if its sub-items are not shown and then click Set up multiple displays, and set the G-SYNC capable display as the Primary Display in the configuration.
5.
Click “ + ” next to 3D Settings if its sub-items are not shown and then click Manage
3D Settings .
6.
Click Global Settings , select Vertical sync and then select G-SYNC.
Setting G-
SYNC in global settings means it will be applied to all games. If you want to test the effect you can select the “ Program settings ” tab and disable G-SYNC for a specific game.
Figure C - 25
3D Settings > Global
Settings > Vertical sync
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
HDCP Status
If your external display is HDCP (High Bandwith Digital Content protection) compatible then the NVIDIA control panel will display the HDCP system status.
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Figure C - 26
HDCP Status
C - 34 HDCP Status
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Adjust Video Settings
You can adjust video color and image settings from the Video sub-menus.
1.
Go to NVIDIA Control Panel
).
2.
Click “ + ” next to Video if its sub-items are not shown and then click either Adjust video color settings or Adjust video image settings .
3.
Make any adjustments required for any display and click Apply to save the settings.
Figure C - 27
Adjust Video Color
Settings
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Set Up Digital Audio
As HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video signals you can configure the audio output from the NVIDIA control panel and Sound control panel (see
“Audio Setup for HDMI” on page C - 10
). The settings will depend upon the external HDMI display to which you have connected.
Connected displays will appear alongside the appropriate port. Click “Open Windows Sound Settings” (button) to access the Sound control panel.
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Figure C - 28
Set up Digital Audio
C - 36 Set Up Digital Audio
Specifications
Appendix D: Specifications
Latest Specification Information
The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your distributor/supplier for details.
Specifications D - 1
D
D
Specifications
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-6700K (4.0GHz)
8MB Smart Cache, 14nm (14 Nanometer),
DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 91W
Intel® Core™ i5-6600K (3.5GHz)
6MB Smart Cache, 14nm (14 Nanometer),
DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 91W
Intel® Core™ i7-6700 (3.4GHz)
8MB Smart Cache, 14nm (14 Nanometer),
DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 65W
Intel® Core™ i5-6500 (3.2GHz)
6MB Smart Cache, 14nm (14 Nanometer),
DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 65W
Note : Supports Intel® XTU overclocking technology depending on CPU SKU
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CPU Speed & Computer in DC Mode
Note that when the computer is in DC mode (powered by the battery only) the
CPU may not run at full speed. This is a design feature implemented in order to protect the battery.
Core Logic
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
Display
17.3" (43.94cm) *QFHD (3840 * 2160),
FHD (1920 * 1080), 4.0mm, 16:9 Backlit
Panel
*Note: QFHD panels are available for systems with NVIDIA® G-SYNC™
Technology only
Memory
Dual Channel DDR4
Four 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets
Supporting DDR4 2133 / 2400 MHz
Memory Modules ( real operational frequency depends on FSB of processor )
Memory Expandable up to 64GB
(maximum)
Compatible with 4GB/8GB/16GB Modules
Supports XMP 2400/2666/3000 MHz
(XMP support depends on processor)
XMP RAM modules should be installed as dual channel pairs x2 or x4 e.g. in RAM sockets 1&2, or in sockets 1&2 and 3&4
SO-DIMM Memory Types
All SO-DIMM memory modules installed in the system should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior.
Do not mix SO-DIMM memory module sizes and brands otherwise unexpected system problems may occur.
Video Controller Options
For Specification I:
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 PCIe * 8
8GB GDDR5 Video RAM
Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible
NVIDIA PhysX™
GeForce CUDA™ Technology
Supports 4 Active Displays
Supports NVIDIA® Surround View
Supports GPU Overclocking
Supports NVIDIA® SLI® Technology
See over
D - 2 Specifications
Specifications
For Specification I:
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1080 PCIe * 8
8GB GDDR5 Video RAM
Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible
NVIDIA PhysX™
GeForce CUDA™ Technology
Supports 4 Active Displays
Supports NVIDIA® Surround View
Supports GPU Overclocking
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NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Technology
(supported by some LCD panels and
GTX series video adapters only)
NVIDIA® Surround View Supports 4
Active Displays using 1 *HDMI Port & 2 *
Mini DisplayPorts
For Specification II Only:
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1080 PCIe * 8
8GB GDDR5 Video RAM
Microsoft DirectX® 12 Compatible
NVIDIA PhysX™
GeForce CUDA™ Technology
Supports 4 Active Displays
Supports NVIDIA® Surround View
Supports GPU Overclocking
Supports NVIDIA® SLI® Technology
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NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Technology
(supported by some LCD panels and
GTX series video adapters only)
NVIDIA® Surround View Supports 4
Active Displays using 1 *HDMI Port & 2 *
Mini DisplayPorts
Storage
Two Changeable 2.5" 7mm/9.5mm (h)
Hard Disk Drives (HDD) / Solid State
Drives (SSD) with SATA Interface (RAID
0/1)
Two M.2 2280 SSDs with SATA / PCIe
Gen3 x4 Interface (RAID 0/1) ( Factory
Option )
BIOS
One 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
AMI BIOS
Audio
High Definition Audio
One 2-In-1 Audio Jack - (Headphone /S/
PDIF Optical Output)
Built-In Array Microphone
2 Built-In 2W Speakers
One Built-in Subwoofer Speaker
Sound Blaster® X-Fi® MB5
ESS™ SABRE HIFI DAC for High
Resolution Headphone Audio
External 7.1CH Audio Output Supported by Microphone, Line-In, Line-Out & 2-In-1
Audio Jacks
Keyboard & Pointing Device
Full Size Color Illuminated Keyboard with
Numeric Keypad & Anti-Ghost Keys
Built-In Secure Pad (with Microsoft PTP
Multi Gesture & Scrolling Functionality)
W/A/S/D Game Keys
Indicators
LED Indicators - Power/Suspend, Battery,
HDD, Airplane Mode, Num Lock, Caps
Lock, Scroll Lock, Camera
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Interface
Five USB 3.0 Ports (USB 3.1 Gen 1 -
Including One AC/DC powered USB
Combo Port)
Two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Ports /
Thunderbolt™ 3 Combo Port
Two Mini DisplayPorts 1.3
One HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) Out Port (with HDCP)
One Microphone-In Jack
One 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone /
S/PDIF Optical Output)
One Line-Out Jack
One Line-In Jack
Two RJ-45 LAN Jacks (Killer DoubleShot™
Pro)
One DC-In Jack
Card Reader
Embedded Multi-In-1 Push-Push Card
Reader
- MMC / RSMMC
- SD/ Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to UHS-II)
Card Reader Note: Some cards require adapters usually supplied with the cards.
Slots
Three M.2 Slots:
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Slot 1: for M.2 2230 WLAN Combo Module
Card with PCIex2 & USB Interfaces (A Key)
Slot 2: for M.2 2280 SSD Card with SATA/
PCIe Gen3 x4 Interface (M Key)
Slot 3: for M.2 2280 SSD Card with SATA/
PCIe Gen3 x4 Interface (M Key)
Communication
Built-In Qualcomm 10/100/1000Mb Base-
TX Ethernet LAN
2.0M FHD PC Video Camera Module
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (2*2
802.11 a/c) M.2 WLAN + Bluetooth Combo
M.2 2230 Module ( Factory Option )
Intel® Wireless-N 7265 (2*2 802.11 b/g/n)
M.2 WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2 2230
Module ( Factory Option )
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 (1*1
802.11 ac) WLAN + Bluetooth Combo M.2
2230 Module ( Factory Option )
Qualcomm® Atheros Killer ™ Wireless-
AC 1535 Dual Band (2*2 802.11 ac)
WLAN + Bluetooth M.2 2230 Module
( Factory Option )
Wireless LAN AC/AD + Bluetooth 4.1
+LE Combo M.2 2230 Card Module
( Factory Option )
Operating System
Windows ® 10 (64-bit) - UEFI Mode Only
Security
Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot
BIOS Password
Area Fingerprint Reader Module
Trusted Platform Module 2.0
Intel® PTT for Systems Without TPM
Hardware
Features
Painted Style
Shipping Mode
FlexiCharger
Killer DoubleShot-X3™ Pro with Killer™
Wireless-AC 1535 Module
Virtual Reality Ready
D - 4 Specifications
Power Management
ACPI V5.0
Supports Wake on LAN (AC Mode Only)
Supports Wake on USB
Supports Wake on RTC Alarm (AC Mode
Only)
Power
Removable 8 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery
Pack 89WH
For Specification I Only:
Dual Full Range AC/DC Adapters– AC in
100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 19.5V,
11.8A ( 230 Watts ) with Power Converter
Box
For Specification II Only:
Dual Full Range AC/DC Adapters– AC in
100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output 19.5V,
16.9A ( 330 Watts ) with Power Converter
Box
Power Converter
You must use the power converter supplied with the two AC/DC adapters connected to power this computer . Do not use a single AC/DC adapter to power the system.
Environmental Spec
Temperature
Operating: 10 ° C - 35 ° C
Relative Humidity
Specifications
Physical Dimensions & Weight
For Specification I Only:
428mm (w) * 308mm (d) * 47.2mm(h)
4.8kg *Barebone System with Single
VGA Card & Battery
For Specification II Only:
428mm (w) * 308mm (d) * 47.2mm(h)
5.5kg *Barebone System with Single
VGA Card & Battery
*A barebone system does not include the CPU,
HDD, RAM, adapter, power cord, power converer box and factory option modules
(weight tolerance within +/- 5%).
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Specifications
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