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... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 80 Installing an M.2 card 86 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment 101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 103 FCC Radio Frequency...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 80 Installing an M.2 card 86 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment 101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 103 FCC Radio Frequency...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
... water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
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... forming functions for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
... forming functions for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
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... of the battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode. Using capital lock allows you to the following table for details: 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when...
... of the battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode. Using capital lock allows you to the following table for details: 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when...
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... a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Color...
... a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is less than 10%. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Color...
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NOTE: • For more details, refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC section in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and RAM (Random Access Memory) modules. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD.
NOTE: • For more details, refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC section in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and RAM (Random Access Memory) modules. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD.
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... using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
... using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Turns the Turbo Fan on or off Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Turns the Turbo Fan on or off Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu...
... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu...
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... system hardware settings that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using...
... system hardware settings that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
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To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. WARNING! NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual You may vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same. • It is recommended that you need to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive...
... power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. WARNING! NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual You may vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same. • It is recommended that you need to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive...
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... settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup...
... settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup...
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... an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel may also vary per model. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
... an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel may also vary per model. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
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... your touchpad. 6. 4. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
... your touchpad. 6. 4. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
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... local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can try doing any key to fix this ? What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then...
... local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can try doing any key to fix this ? What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then...