MSI EX720, User Manual

Page 1: ...CHAPTER 1 Preface ...

Page 2: ...ions 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 9 WEEE Statement 1 13 Optical Device Drive Notice 1 20 Caution on Using Modem 1 20 Trademarks 1 21 Release History 1 21 Introductions Manual Map 2 2 Unpacking 2 3 Specification 2 4 Product Overview 2 8 Top Open View 2 8 Front View 2 13 Table of Content ...

Page 3: ...sing the Battery Pack 3 9 Basic Operations 3 11 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 11 Having a Good Work Habit 3 12 Knowing the Keyboard 3 13 Knowing the Touchpad 3 17 About Hard Disk Drive 3 20 Using the Optical Storage Device 3 21 Connecting the External Devices 3 24 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 25 Connecting the Communication Devices 3 27 Express Card Installation 3 29 Removing the Express card 3...

Page 4: ...ard 3 29 Safely Remove Hardware 3 31 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Security menu 4 9 Boot menu 4 11 Exit menu 4 12 ...

Page 5: ...guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipme...

Page 6: ...th the emission limits FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 7: ... it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power outlet Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock Do not l...

Page 8: ...ssary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building Always keep the battery in a safe place Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipm...

Page 9: ...brauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Español PRECAUCIÓN Peligro de explosión si la batería es reemplazada incorrectamente Cámbiela solo por la misma o un tipo equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Descarte usar baterías usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante Italian Italiano ATTENZIONE Pericolo di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo non corretto ...

Page 10: ...nta Hungarian Magyar VIGYÁZAT A nem megfelelő akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kizárólag ugyanolyan vagy a berendezés gyártója által ajánlott egyenértékű típust használjon Az elhasznált akkumulátorokat a gyártó utasításának megfelelően ártalmatlanítsák Czech Čeština UPOZORNĚNÍ Nebezpečí výbuchu při chybné výměně baterie Nahraďte pouze stejným nebo ekvivalentním typem doporučeným výrobcem z...

Page 11: ...ije ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvršite koristeći isključivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporučuje proizvođač opreme Odbacite iskorišćene baterije u skladu sa uputstvima proizvođača Netherlands Nederlands LET OP Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst wordt Uitsluitend te vervangen door een batterij van hetzelfde of een gelijkwaardig type ...

Page 12: ...enako ali ekvivalentno vrsto ki jo priporoča proizvajalec Odpadne baterije odstranite skladno z navodili proizvajalca Danish Dansk ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Norwegian Norsk ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt same batterityp...

Page 13: ...ﻟﻤﺴﺘﻌﻤﻠﺔ وﻓﻘﺎ ﻹرﺷﺎدات اﻟﺸﺮآﺔ اﻟﻤﺼﻨﻌﺔ WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes effect on August 13 2005 products of electrical and electronic equipment cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the en...

Page 14: ...2 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita Russian Русский В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза ЕС по предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использова...

Page 15: ... w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia Hungarian Magyar Az Európai Unió EU 2005 augusztus 13 án hatályba lépő az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002 96 EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok...

Page 16: ... các sản phẩm này vào cuối vòng đời Thai ไทย ภายใต ข อกําหนดของสหภาพยุโรป EU เกี ยวกับของเสียจากอุปกรณ ไฟฟ า และอิเล กทรอนิกส เลขที 2002 96 EC ซึ งมีผลบังคับใช ตั งแต วันที 13 สิงหาคม 2005 ผู ใช ไม สามารถทิ งผลิตภัณฑ ที เป น อุปกรณ ไฟฟ าและอิเล กทรอนิกส ปะปนกับของเสียทั วไปของชุมชนได อีกต อไป และผู ผลิตอุปกรณ อิเล กทรอนิกส ดังกล าวจะถูกบังคับให นําผลิตภัณฑ ดังกล าวกลับคืนเมื อ สิ นสุดอายุการใช งาน...

Page 17: ...vizat vor fi obligaţi să primească înapoi produsele respective la sfârşitul duratei lor de utilizare Portuguese Português De acordo com a Directiva 2002 96 EC de Resíduos de Equipamentos Eléctricos e Electrónicos da União Europeia UE efectiva desde o 13 de Agosto do ano 2005 os produtos de equipamento eléctrico e electrónico não podem ser descartados como resíduo municipal e os fabricantes do equi...

Page 18: ...ld til direktiv fra den europæiske union EU vedrørende elektrisk og elektronisk affald Direktiv 2002 96 EC som træder i kraft den 13 august 2005 må produkter som elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr ikke mere bortskaffes som kommunalt affald Producenter af det pågældende elektroniske udstyr vil være forpligtet til at tage disse produkter tilbage ved afslutningen på produkternes levetid Norwegian Norsk ...

Page 19: ...te hävitamine koos majapidamisjäätmetega ja elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete tootjad on kohustatud sellised tooted pärast nende kasutuselt kõrvaldamist tagasi võtma ﻲ ﻓﺎرﺳ Persian ﻗﺎ ﻃﺒﻖ ﺑﺮ ﻧﻮ اﻟﮑﺘﺮوﻧﻴﮑﯽ و اﻟﮑﺘﺮﻳﮑﯽ هﺎﯼ زﺑﺎﻟﻪ دﻓﻊ ن ﺑﻨﺪ 2002 96 EC اروﭘﺎ اﺗﺤﺎدﻳﻪ ﺗﺎرﻳﺦ از ﮐﻪ 13 ﺳﺎل ﺁﮔﻮﺳﺖ 2005 ﺷﺮﮐﺖ ﮐﻠﻴﻪ اﺟﺮاﺳﺖ ﻗﺎﺑﻞ ﻣﻴﻼدﯼ هﺎﯼ ﺑﺎﺷﻨﺪ ﻣﯽ ﻣﺼﺮف دورﻩ ﭘﺎﻳﺎن از ﭘﺲ ﺧﻮد ﻣﺤﺼﻮﻻت زﺑﺎﻟﻪ ﺁورﯼ ﺟﻤﻊ ﺑﻪ ﻣﻮﻇﻒ ﮐﻨﻨﺪﻩ ﺗﻮﻟﻴﺪ Ar...

Page 20: ...e Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet location Never touch the telephone wires or terminals which are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected from the network interface Note the cautions when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid u...

Page 21: ...dows 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation NVIDIA the NVIDIA logo DualNet and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and or other countries Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington T...

Page 22: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions ...

Page 23: ...formation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box If any of these accessories is damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Also this chapter provides t...

Page 24: ...d is damaged or missing please contact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Manual High capacity Li ion battery AC adapter and power cord Carry bag optional All in one application disk containing the full version of user s manual drivers utilities and...

Page 25: ...cessor Type Socket 478 Support Processor Intel Penryn processor L2 Cache 3MB 6MB FSB Speed Support 667 800 1066 MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel Cantiga South Bridge Intel ICH9M Memory Technology DDR2 667 800 Memory DDR2 SO DIMM X 2 slots 1024 2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM optional Maximum up to 4GB 2GB DDR2 SO DIMM x 2 optional ...

Page 26: ...tebook depend on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 Consumer Infrared Receiver CIR x 1 HDMI x 1 E SATA x 1 IEEE1394 x 1 Mic in x 1 Headphone Out x 1 SPDIF Out supported RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Card Reader x 1 SD XD MS MMC The supported memory cards may vary without notice TV Tuner Antenna x 1 Opti...

Page 27: ...ted here may vary without notice Communication Port Items listed here may vary without notice 56K Fax MODEM Supported LAN 10 100 1000 Ethernet Bluetooth Supported Optional Wireless Lan Supported Video Dual View Function LCD and CRT will be auto detected when connected CRT Output Supported HDMI Output HDMI Output 1 3 supported The best resolution may vary depending on the television connected ...

Page 28: ...Type 17 LCD display Optional WUXGA 1920x1200 non glare WSXGA 1680x1050 glare WXGA 1440x900 glare Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys WebCam CMOS 2 0 Mega Pixel optional Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL ...

Page 29: ...are that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook The figures show here are for reference only 1 Power Button Power LED 2 Quick Launch Touch Sensors 3 Status LED 4 Touchpad 5 Keyboard 6 Stereo Speakers 7 Webcam 7 3 4 6 2 ...

Page 30: ...o do work more efficiently P1 User Defined Touch this sensor to launch the User Defined application ECO ECO Engine Power Saving To enable or disable the ECO Engine touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this...

Page 31: ...ous media playing functions Use these convenience touch sensors to control the multimedia applications 3 Status LED Num Lock Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated Scroll Lock Glowing blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated Power On Off Suspend Blinking blue when the system is in suspend mode Glowing blue when th...

Page 32: ...es out when it is fully charged or when the AC adapter is disconnected Wireless LAN and Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN or Bluetooth function is enabled LED indicator glows blue when both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function are enabled LED indicator goes out when both functions are disabled Note For flight safety consideration make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are...

Page 33: ...t in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard 6 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 7 Webcam This built in Webcam can be used for picture taking video recoding or conferencing and any other interactive applications ...

Page 34: ...IR refers to a wide variety of devices employing the infrared electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications 2 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 1 Consumer Infrared Receiver 2 Stereo Speakers 1 2 2 ...

Page 35: ...takes advantage of the scalable high bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2 0 interfaces 2 IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high speed bus that allows you to connect high end digital devices such as the DV digital video camera 1 Express Card Slot 2 IEEE 1394 3 Audio Port Connectors 4 Card Reader 5 USB Port 6 E SATA Connector USB Port 7 Ventilator 8 TV Tuner Antenna Connector Optional 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 36: ...ophone Connect the Center and Subwoofer speakers here Line In Used for an external audio device Connect the Rear Right and Left speakers here Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones Connect the Front Right and Left speakers here S PDIF Out optional This notebook provides an optional digital audio transmission function Connect this port and the S PDIF output port of a media device with an ...

Page 37: ...el 5 1 channel Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Speakers Right Left Front Speakers Right Left Line out 8 channel 7 1 channel Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Speakers Right Left Front Speakers Right Left Side Speakers Right Left 4 Card Reader The built in card reader may support various types of memory card such as MMC Multi Media Card XD eXtreme Digital SD Secure Digital SDHC SD High Capacity MS Memory...

Page 38: ...ize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage This connector also works as an USB Port 7 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 8 TV Tuner Antenna Connector Optional Notebook with Analog TV tuner plug the supplied TV Tuner adaptor into the connector first and then scre...

Page 39: ... network connection 3 Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the noteb...

Page 40: ...USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 5 Optical Device Drive This notebook is equipped with an optical storage device The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased ...

Page 41: ...s that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 2 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook 3 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 1 HDMI Connector 2 Power Connector 3 Ventilator 4 VGA Port 5 Battery Pack 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 42: ...A port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 5 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected ...

Page 43: ...n the battery is removable 2 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 3 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 Battery Lock Unlock Button 2 Battery Release Button 3 Battery Pack 1 2 3 ...

Page 44: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started ...

Page 45: ...tery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently To learn which power saving mode is activated presently read the icon on behalf of each mode appearing on the display when selected Gaming Mode Select this mode while performing game applications ...

Page 46: ...ect this mode while performing presentation applications Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine ...

Page 47: ...and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time When the AC adapter is connected the battery is being charged immediately Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage either the notebook or other devices attached to it ...

Page 48: ...nd of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2 Unplug the connector from the notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter 4 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord Never pull the cord directly The figures show h...

Page 49: ...of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery pack is disassembled not by an authorized machinist Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack Be noted that the figures show here are for reference only ...

Page 50: ...ove the battery pack following the steps below 1 Make sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery release button on the bottom side 4 Push and hold the release button to the battery releasing direction as shown on the bottom side 5 Carefully slide the battery pack out of the compartment and then pull ...

Page 51: ...teps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery back is fastened in the compartment 3 Press the lock unlock button to the Lock position 3 2 1 ...

Page 52: ...s according to local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss read the tip...

Page 53: ...uspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect It is unnecessary to discharge the battery before recharging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary If you do not use the notebook for a lon...

Page 54: ...ination Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the ...

Page 55: ...the chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take a break after working for a period of time 2 5 4 3 1 1 ...

Page 56: ...ed keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one depending on which county users purchase the notebook Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys Function keys ...

Page 57: ...off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press the Caps Lock key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to toggle the Scroll Lock on and off This function is defined by individual programs and is usually used under D...

Page 58: ...eginning of the line or document Move the cursor down for one line Move to the end of the line or document The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose This key is used to switch the typing mode between insert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to ...

Page 59: ...ore information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Decrease the built in speaker s volume Enable or disable the touchpad function Increase the built in speaker s volume Decrease the LCD brightness Disable the computer s audio function Increase the LCD brightness Force the computer into s...

Page 60: ... cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the screen by moving one of your finger 2 Right Left Buttons Acts as the mouse s right left button 2 1 2 The touchpad figures shown here are for reference only and may be different from the notebook that use...

Page 61: ...n Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the pad the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously to the same direction When your finger reaches the edge of the pad lift your finger and place it on a proper location of the touchpad to continu...

Page 62: ...chpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your finger from the touchpad to drop the item into place Alternately you can press and hold the left button when you select an item and then move your finger to the desired location finally release the left...

Page 63: ...nd optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly Do not turn off the notebook when the hard disk In use LED is on Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by an a...

Page 64: ...chased Super Multi Works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Blu ray It is a high capacity optical disc that holds 4 5 hours of high definition video HD on a single sided single layer 25GB disk Blu ray supports the more advanced H 264 and VC 1 video encoding algorithms codecs as well as MPEG 2 which is used for DVD It also supports 1080p the highest HDTV resolution ...

Page 65: ... button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 3 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 4 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disk to secure it into place 5 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the disk is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the disk tray open 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 66: ...is placed in the optical storage device 6 Press the eject button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 7 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 9 Push the tray back into the drive 6 9 8 7 ...

Page 67: ...mouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device ete To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the notebook This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed and if there is no detection of the devices please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu Control Panel Add H...

Page 68: ...s This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the notebook display ...

Page 69: ...o plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable To connect the external display make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off and then connect the display to the notebook Once the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the external display should respond by default If not you can switch the display mode by pressing Fn F2 Alternately you can chang...

Page 70: ...The RJ 45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help ...

Page 71: ...dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord It is strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software disk of your notebook to take full advantage of the modem fe...

Page 72: ...he Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Removing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express card slot on your notebook There might be a dummy card inserted in the slot remove the Express card or dummy card with the same steps below 2 Press the card to make the card stretch out first 3 Pull the card out of the slot 4 Emp...

Page 73: ...3 30 Getting Started Removing the Express Card Installing the Express Card 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4 ...

Page 74: ...to the device and click Stop The diagram shown below is for reference only Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware Devices Properties Stop Close Safely Remove Hardware Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK To continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After ...

Page 75: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup ...

Page 76: ... How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup either restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart Be noted that the screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your reference...

Page 77: ...e menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting field Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 78: ...book in order to achieve a better performance Security Menu Install or clear the password settings for supervisor and user Boot Menu Translation Set up boot type and boot sequence Exit Menu Translation Save or discard the changes before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit BISO SETUP UTILITY Market Name Model Name Serial ATA Serial ATA System Infomation System Time 08 53 18...

Page 79: ...go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The time format is hour minute second Serial_ATA eSATA These items display the types of the IDE SATA devices installed in the notebook Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more Main Advanced Security Boot Exit BISO SETUP UTILITY Market Name M...

Page 80: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information Translation This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory ...

Page 81: ...fore another takes over When set to higher values every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth For better PCI performance you should set the item to higher values Setting options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Legacy USB Support Translation Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices such as mouse keyboard or portable disk in DOS ...

Page 82: ...4 8 BIOS Setup AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode Setting options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Disabled ...

Page 83: ...sword field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without having the authorization to make any change Enter New Password Change Supervisor Password Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password User Password Not Installed Not Installed BISO SETUP UTILITY Enter F1 F2 F9 F4 Select Cha...

Page 84: ... powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Change Supervisor Password Change User Password field when you are prompted to enter the password Please note that when Supervisor Password has been cleared User Password will be cleared as well A message box will pop up confirming password will be disabled Once the...

Page 85: ...hese items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system Boot Settings Configuration Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Enter F1 F2 F9 F4 Select Change Opt General Help Previous Values Optimized Default Save Select Screen Select Item BISO SETUP UTILITY Boot Device Priority ...

Page 86: ...s Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings Exit Save Changes Exit Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Main Advanced Security Boot Exit BISO SETUP UTILITY Enter F1 F2 F9 F4 Select Change Opt General Help Previous Values Optimized Default Save Select Screen Select Item ...