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1. Figure 3 5 Power Options Define Power Buttons Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Power Management Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu as follows Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel see page 7 33 Click Change settings that are curr ently unavailable Change settings that are currently unavailable Click Choose what the power buttons do Click to put a check in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control panel Oe en lefine po 5 on password protection Dicir Sre p od hat pai wane Tou you comper The chat ppi makip bo He atingi on Mig 1 Bul bery y Pinned ot Fi gure 3 6 0 eani SR a Turn on fast startup Power Options Q herien mesecno a serp This helps start your PC Define Power Hing Wine ic me sees ay Sleep Buttons Shutdown Ferrari j Settings piratar rhawn agaian ine a Show in Power menu Hibernate Show in Power menu Lock Show in account pictur 3 10 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management 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 Table 3 1 Power Off Press the Power Button Resuming Press the Power Button Operation Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F12 Key Combo Off battery Hibernate Press the Power Button Or
2. Second screen only Figure 1 23 Project Devices 1 32 Video Features Quick Start Guide oy 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 ET Screen Resolution id Screen Resolution Ell Display gt Screen Resolution v amp Search Control Panel Change the appearance of your display Use the dropbox to select w the screen Resolution enti P To Figure 1 24 Detect Click Advanced settings Figure 1 24 to bring eras O a Oe up the Advanced properties Resolution 1366 x 768 Recommended v Q tabs Click Apply to save any changes made Orientation Landscape v Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key 88 P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Figure 1 24 Screen Resolution SSS re a ar ee ce ee es Video Features 1 33 Quick Start Guide Display Settings 1 You can quickly adjust the display by right clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings Figure 1 25 2 Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings Figure 1 25 to
3. Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 11 Modules Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Volumel Figure 6 6 Name the RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage 6 Technology 16 Go to RAID Level and press lt Enter gt 17 Choose the RAID Level required see Table 6 1 on page 6 3 for details and press lt Enter gt s RAIDO Stripe e RAID1 Mirror 6 12 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 18 19 20 21 22 Modules Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks and select a disk name and press lt Enter gt Move the cursor down use the arrow keys onto to X 0 select the disk required and press lt Enter gt Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M550sspD4 14 Figure 6 7 Select Disks SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M550SSD4 1406039ED50A 119 2GB Advanced gt Intel R S Rapid Storage Technology You should select two identical hard disks SSDs to form your RAID volume If you have selected RAIDO Stripe then you can adjust the Strip Size to your requirements it is recommended that you set the Strip Size to 128KB Go to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 13 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 Aptio
4. 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide oy Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 10 and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams 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 Table 4 1 on page 4 4 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc SS E ee ee Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide 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 We Window
5. ACTIVATING GPU OVERCLOCKING MAY CAUSE SYSTEM INSTABILITY ated GPU Overclock 0Nn Pii CORE INCREMENT O e L wt hd 61 40 Ise eer La K Pan REEE Freer wa Figure B 11 GPU Overclocking B 16 GPU Overclocking Control Center amp Flexikey Flexikey Application Click the button in the Control Center or the click the icon FF EZ 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 main tain 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 mages created using PNG files Figure B 12 Flexikey Profiles Flexikey Application B 17 Control Center amp Flexikey Flexikey Application Features s 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 e LAUNCH APP This simply assigns single keys to launch any program s or application s executable file e EXPRESS TEXT With this you can assign single keys to send commonly used strings of text e DISABLE Use this function to disable any keyboard keys e STATISTICS Use this to quick
6. XVII XVIII Preface Contents Ie eT I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement sss eee eee eee JI BG UAL MCN e ace ecco EE E N O E E E E E E E EE A E EE IV PCC RP Radiation EXposure Statement T V Instructions for Care and OPEration secancereeteseersasssaneece nsec disis n nn E E er E Ea VII E E E E E E E T T db estess IX S AN E E E X Polymer Battery Precatl ions saepe a e E E a a XI General Battery Precautions scorse E a E EE XII Oe aT e AE E EAA E E A N A A IE E E N A mcveseemeasoese XIMI Tav Cond ODS eea E E E A S XI Quick Start Guide Boa e EE oe ae A A E A E A cn A E eee EOT 1 1 A AIC COs U O ee e r A EE E E O EA A A 1 2 Beginners and Not So Advanced h B icvecscsnteecassaninnseeavecsascdsionscunabecwsadedeasseadudsscdddeussuaebecmssdedestuciesavens 1 2 VY cM TOS cipro ashes arte coms opgsa E ans coe cuslen E E oases mewedeanen qusneus EE 1 2 NTO TT 1 3 Dy SE OLE TT 1 4 BN AIUD TTT 1 5 MOTD PAIS OD 0 soccer a E E tee sine icine miter duet T A E A EE E E T E NA 1 6 Preface MOP ASS es pace steps ee E tek sc sss ree E E E denesaNosesssaseotene atone asdetaesctueesaaane 1 7 LED TAIC O e E E E E E E E 1 8 Konne CTED ES e er E E E aestueie ote totes 1 9 OEI E E EA A T E A S 1 10 E RSE B CrM EED ee E E A E E A S 1 11 PICKIKCY Kee 1 17 PIC Ktkey Applic S GCS on dea sgasaceeceen di erg E E E 1 18 PUNCHON Keys amp Visual tas ea seiacos ss ponocasesnsenah yeast saciees soadete hea E E E 1 19 Ponte NCO VIC a T E T E
7. on the keyboard Q RD1A1 Life at a glance Play and Explore Get Started Calculator hi Alarms amp Clock Money ah Snipping Tool A B 7 U LA S Ej Neather OneNote File Explorer BC Settings I Power All apps bearch tne wep und Windows Figure 1 16 Windows Start Menu Windows 10 Start Menu 1 25 D Quick Start Guide Right Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu Right click the Start Menu g 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 Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Right Click Icon Search Figure 1 17 Right Click Windows Logo in Start Menu 1 26 Windows 10 Start Menu Quick Start Guide g Start Menu Apps amp 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 sc
8. 72 Double click Display if the sub menus are not visible and then click Set up multiple displays Click to select a primary display under 1 Select the displays you want to use Right click the icons under 2 Drag the icons to match and select Extend lis ES Set Up Multiple Displays BAIDWA AW technology Sloe you IO apiy how you would hoe 10 ete rele aeplays 1 Select thee diepliya you want RG use E Drag ther loons bo mab your depli oak atm Right click Extend C 18 Configuring an External Display NVIDIA a NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Primary display the main window display will be denoted by an asterisk in the top right corner of the icon To change the Primary display right click the icon and select Make primary Click Apply gt Yes to save any changes E NVIDIA Control Panel o x File Lan Desktop Display Help Back gt Le Select s Tack E K E A 3D Settings Jal Set Jp Multipl sp ays BLE F k x seth siete lt Adjust image sethegs with preview i npr Manege 20 gi NVIDIA nView technology allows you to specty how you would like to use mulbple displays Configure Surround Physx Display Change resolution Adjust desktop color settings 1 Select the displays you want to use Rotate Gespiay View HDCP status Geforce GTX 970M Set up rta audio Laptop Display 1 Adjust desktop size and position r Samsung SyncMaster 2 Video Adjust vided color settings F
9. V15 1 00 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 trans mitted 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 trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer October 2015 Trademarks Intel and Intel Core are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Haarni r HIGH DEFINITION MOLTIMEMA INTERRAGE Preface R amp TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R amp TTE Direc tive 1999 S5 EC This device will be sold in the following EEA countries Austria
10. 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 SS a a a ee eee a R 6 64 PC Camera 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 5 ERR gt RD1A1 Life at a glance E a Paint gt Figure 6 46 Calculator Photo App are N J For Captured aragi ri iy Photos amp Videos 2 Weather OneNote wa h Creative Software AutoUpdate je File Explorer 03 Settings Play and explore CN Power f All apps PC Camera 6 65 Modules 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 sys tem 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 begin ning the TPM initialization process Before setting up the TPM func
11. B 6 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey Time Zone System Program l Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel TouchPad Camera Device HP Click either of these buttons E 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 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode Left Windows Key Gaming aa 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 amp D and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Key Headphone Gaming The headphones may be set for different effects using this menu Flexikey Gaming Click the button to access the Flexikey application Overview B 7 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 YOU MUST SIGN OUT OF YOUR COMPUTER
12. Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap pears not to be working e 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 I 7 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 the Fn F12 key com bination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness see Table I 4 on page I 19 e Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display s 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 wal let Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS a
13. Click Restart Now to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt 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 Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution Drivers amp Utilities 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 net work cable is not available restart the system and re install the LAN driver 1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver gt Yes Select the language for the installation and click Next 3 Click Next gt Next 4 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 5 Click Finish gt 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 Card Reader 1 Click 4 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Touchpad 1 Click 5 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com puter Airplane Note Do not use Update Driver in Devic
14. Grey FE P Project to a sec Muke text and other ite What display settings should choose OK Cancel e Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s e Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices e Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used Sa a a a a a a a E R C 4 You can configure attached displays from Project NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The System Control Panel in Settings may also be used to configure displays k Attach your external display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Click the Start Menu and click Settings gt System or right click the desktop and select Display Settings You can change Duplicate Extend or choose to display on 1 screen only Click Apply to save any changes made Click Advanced display settings to access further options oo gi SYSTEM E Si ADVANCED DISPLAY SETTINGS Customize your display Figure C 4 System gt Display Related settings You can configure attached displays from Project C 5 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls a Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be clicking using the volume control icon fap in the notification area of the taskbar Figure C 5 Sound HDMI Device set Default Audio Setup for HDMI In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually c
15. Mbs Manager Network Download Speed 100 00 Megabits Mbs dd Enable Bandwidth Control w Enable Killer DoubleShot Pro Download Latest App Priorities Access Point List Killer Network Manager 6 27 Modules Killer DoubleShot Pro P If your system contains both a Killer Ethernet controller as built in to this Killer DoubleShot system and a Killer Wireless adapter you can enable Killer DoubleShot Pro Pro Priority DoubleShot will automatically choose the fastest network Ethernet or Wireless When DoubleShot jig connection s and send the high priority traffic e g real time online gaming over enabled then applications that connection and standard traffic will be sent over the other connection s will display a background color to indicate the prior ity see page 6 30 Network Settings g Internet Provider Speed Figure 6 17 Upload Speed 100 00 Megabits Mbs Killer Network Download Speed 100 00 Megabits Mb Manager Network pees aE SEAS ES INOS Enable Killer v Enable Bandwidth Control DoubleShot Pro v Enable Killer DoubleShot Pro Download Latest App Pnorities Access Point List aS Se ee ee 6 28 Killer Network Manager 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 pro grams in the list can be sorted by Name Priority 1 highest to 6 lowest
16. User s Man ual disc but you will need to go to an operable computer and copy the folder to a USB Flash drive 1 Goto the operable computer and insert a USB Flash drive 6 10 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks Go to Name and press lt Enter gt Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press lt Enter gt Modules Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive of the operable computer Copy the f6flpy x64 folder from the location below D denotes your DVD drive on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc to the USB flash drive or external USB hard disk D Options RAID f6flpy x64 Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to the Boot menu select UEFI Setting and press lt Enter gt see page 5 78 Set UEFI Boot to Enabled Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu Select SATA Mode see page 5 72 press lt Enter gt and select RAID Mode Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset As the computer restarts press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS again Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt Select Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt Figure 6 5 K Create RAID Volume Create RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology
17. Wake On LAN is not supported from Shut down states in Win dows Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Figure 3 4 Power Button amp Start Menu Power 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 Hi bernate 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 10 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 Sleep Hibernate entrar Sign out FileE Shut down Fis apie Sleep 03 Setti Restart Pah Hibernate CN Power Rii Shut down Shut down or sign out gt Restart i All apps Desktop 3 8 Power Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons The power sleep button Fn F12 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the comput
18. and the identifier address for the device on a network and is not user configurable Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu P Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to change the settings for the GPU Performance Scaling FlexiCharger and to DDI Control it as required 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities GPU Performance Scaling Advanced Menu gt 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 gt Advanced Chipset Control The sub menu here allows you to enable disable the FlexiCharger The FlexiCharg er 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 ex tended period as this is not recommended Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Battery F lexiCharger Enabled FAQ on page 3 21 Figure 5 4 Advanced Chipset Control gt FlexiCharger Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities DDI Control Advanced Menu gt Adva
19. 29 Mouse Express Text Mouse Settings Express Text B 35 Control Center amp Flexikey 4 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 B 36 Mouse Settings Express Text Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks 1f 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 The button click will now be disabled If you want to enable the button again select it and click on Restore Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile The button click will be disabled under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in Gray ot ey Figure B 30 Mouse Disable Mouse Settings Disable B 37 Control Center amp Flexikey Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application and to disable any infrequently or unused keys to sa
20. 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 C 10 Wireless Display Configuration 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 gt Yes Wireless Display Configuration C 11 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control i NVIDIA Control Panel Panel tab E T 1 Goto the Control Panel Force control panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click to view the control panel in either Large click the desktop then joa Su ace aha D X click NVIDIA Control S i lt EB gt Control Panel Ali Control Panel tems w 4 ed Pane D Panel en Adjust your computer s settings Whew By Lange cong i oY ba Devices and Printers Ly Display ey Ease of Access Center A File Ex tc NVIDIA Control
21. 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 Keyboard Settings Launch App B 27 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 Rs srs TOOL Tires REGTORE RESET SAVE Figure B 24 Keyboard Express Text B 28 Keyboard Settings Express Text Control Center amp Flexikey 4 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 DA IR Copy amp Paste Text Note that some applications and games do not support copy an
22. 6 10 C RAID Created gt d LS L d i 3 EE CO MPG CM Viol ime Lp Y 3 001 5 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options Reset Disks to Non BRAID La Exit E DISk VOLUME IHPYORMATTION J RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip D MyRAID RAIDO Stripe 16KB Physical Devices Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 SAMSUNG HMI6SOHI SIOUJDRZ705758 149 0GB 2 SAMSUNG HM160HI S10UJDORZ705200 149 0GB 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 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 lt F7 gt as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press lt Enter gt Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 10 disc Click Next gt Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS Follow the on screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 4 make sure you install the Intel R
23. 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 XV Preface 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 e 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 e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e 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 XVI Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing
24. APP a T 4 TSHIET START RECORD ENABLE TIME RECORD RESTORE lt lt RESET save Figure B 19 Key Combination Set A 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 Keyboard Settings Express Key B 23 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 inthe 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 then click a key to view the time delay MAME C TOOL TIPS r TME RECORO Figure B 20 Enable Time Record B 24 Keyboard Settings Express Key l Control Center amp Flexikey You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time MS field and typing a new number for the
25. Administration 6 68 Trusted Platform Module 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 a Trusted plata ads TFM Management on Local Computer IS x Y Ele Action Yiew Window Help 5 eT agent u messener m Ta TPM Management on Loc PZ Prepare the TP B Change Owner Password E Clear TPM Reset TPM Lockout TPM Management on Local Computer Configures the TPM and its suppor by the Windows patior Uer wes Vitindcws compuben oontasnang ihe Trusted Platioen Module TPM apa gv hardware orice enhanced security features for applications Tha snapin displays information sboul the computer s TPM and allows Banane to configure the device bt also allows edmeneirators to View and manage commands View eg oy See ee New Window from Here Figure 6 S 49 Status a E eh Trusted Platform Help The TFM s ready for use wih reduced finctionalty Module TPM Management on Local Computer Administration TPM Management E d Serge TPM gwer passed ga d Cee the TPM to remove ownership and reset the TPM to factory defaults oy WARNINGS Ceanng the TPM causes you 16 lose al TPH keye and data peobected by those keya TPM Mma d iner information z Manufacturer Hama FX Marai nare Vesan B D Seechcation
26. Apply to save any changes made C 24 Configure Surround PhysX NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 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 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 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 i Se a is Manage 3D Settings Feste paled l Figure C 15 Manage 3D Settings a a a ee i ae E Manage 3D Settings C 25 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls eS A 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 19 Maximize 3D Performance SLI Configuration NVIDIA SLI Multi GPU Configuration This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface SLID 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 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 Click Configure
27. Audio Modules 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 re stores hardware accelerated audio to enable EAX effects and 3D Audio when play ing Direct Sound3D games Creative Software AutoUpdate Run the application from the shortcut in the Start menu and make sure you are con nected to the internet then click Next and follow the on screen instructions to update the software Sound Blaster Audio amp 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 Sound Blaster Audio 6 53 Modules 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 mi crophone jack enabled as the Center Subwoofer see Figure 2 3 on page 2 5 in the Realtek HD Audio Manager you may not hear the
28. Down Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Power Management Figure 3 16 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery Battery Information 3 23 Power Management 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 3 24 Battery Information Chapter 4 Drivers amp 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 op erating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system com ponents won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system re quired 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 amp Utilities User s Manual disc The disc con tains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Ta ble 4 I on page 4 4 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed
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30. E E E B 11 CPUV OT OC A E E E E E asoeaneaensensies B 15 FESO APPC OM E H dines B 17 PATA e Te B 18 Keyboard Settings Express Key ccccccccssssssseeccecccecaeessseecccceeesaaeesseeececeeeeeesaeeesseeseeeseesaaeaaseseeeseeeenaas B 22 FO AIS a a E E A E E E A E E B 24 Keyboard Settings Launch APP 2c sctcssceeccnevecncoeaswlias aia raemecuawounussianecnceeulea ces sinedaetley utes EEEE EE EETA SN ERER B 26 Keyboard Se tS lt Express TEXT sssrisureiiiincs iin aeia a aei ae iana B 28 E RR Ren ET ET E E E E E A E A A E EE B 30 Preface Mowe SOLUS CSS IO op osravoacaccecmne sad E stat scetaeaatueesan scsi neaantebsestaestaceainpesnteeeances B 31 Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings sss esse eee eee eee B 32 Mome RT Ts AUC AOD TTT B 33 Moose neS EMSs TOKE osier iE Or EE E B 35 Mone AD aD a E E E E E E S E B 37 SLEIT E ENPE E E ET EA E E B 38 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Video Driver Installation cessisacseccsceatenetetssaus veiseeuesguatenceceDhanel vacmonwsatcbavesenatbiceceDiiuebetcedooveecasauerete C 1 Conirsire Other Displays Using Proc T C 2 You can configure attached displays from Project sese eee C 2 Configuring an External Display In Windows sss sese C 3 Audio Setip TOR TRIO T C 6 WY NCS R ec cs ot ences E E E cones A A E A A A S C 9 Wireless RI ST TART Ta C 10 NVIDIE OHO FAC H C 12 Pay ASTU RTT C 15 MOIS Ay RT C 16 Configuring an External Display NVIDIA sss eee C 17 Multiple Display Connections to HDMI
31. H Seep H USE Sett i Power buttons and lig La B T Restore plan cetaults oT orc Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine 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 pow ered 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 pow ered Power Options O X v 4 Z gt Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items gt Power Options v Search Control Pane D Figure 3 gt 3 Click to Show Hide Control Panel Home p PI dditi Choose or customize a power plan ower ans a 1uWona Require a password on wakeup A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings like display brightness sleep etc that power plans sc the poner manages how your computer uses power Tell me more about power plans buttons Choose what closing the lid does Create a power plan KZ Choose when to turn off the display Change when the computer sleeps Personalization Windows Mobility Center User Accounts Plans shown on the
32. Hardware lc Dente Saliniga Buttons Pomters PonterOpbons Wheel Hardware 4 Device Settings scrollable windows Bunei conigurahon larke al Scrolling oe A AT Some TouchPads require sed aad lol the wheel one natch to stro sliding the finger up and Fight handed r Leh handed P L Lot Flight r down on the right of the L a e a ae x TouchPad to scroll the a window Other versions Double Cick Speed io a a require tapping holding Dosb ekok leno ote i dooa ootooanor o Sree down the nar ameter a AA j right or bottom right of the a TouchPad to scroll the ba ROEN Enables you io highightor drag without holding dawn he mouse bution To set bnehy press ihe mouse balon To release chc k fe mouse bullon again Figure 2 6 Conca nh Cues Mouse Properties e ee eT Touchpad Configuration 2 9 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio p Gestures and Device Settings Show Video You can get a clearer uments objects and applications view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for Go to the Control Panel each gesture item Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 2 Select the gesture Pinch i s i s Zoom Rotating Three 7 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings Down and Fingers Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings gt Set tings left tree menu Cebact an am Butters Poiniars PointerOptces Wheel Hardie Synaphcs P tra Dence and click the Sho
33. Italy Belgium Liechtenstein Denmark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia 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 e Off Mode lt 0 5W Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at tained 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 amp 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 pr
34. Panel Flash Player 32 bit BB VIA Control Panes Fonts Nomeuroup A d Indexing Options Now 2 SB Display settings 4 gt Internet Options Keyboard eS Personalize i L Network and Sharin P Mouse Li Cant J NVIDIA Control Panel ente kj Personalization fon Phone and Modem Power Options Realtek HD Audio F r T Programs and Features Recover igure C 6 d Prog R uas y i RemoteApp and Desktop NVIDIA Control 7 4 Region a pada Re i Y Security and Maintenance O ecTians E Panel oF Sound U Speech Recognition Z storage Spaces C 12 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 a and Help menus etc Navigating the T a Control Panel Adjust Image Settings with Preview T Change Resolution 2 l SOOS or N pee nerve Navigate through the Ste wt eo control panels in much m the same way as you Cy would a web page omae Click on the sub head ing tasks in the left menu and on the high te lighted links for infor mation Use the buttons on the top left 5 s to go back forward Omole oo S g are etc L Adjust Desktop Size and Position oon er L5 Adjust Desktop Color Settings ted a a F Sear ereet Figure C 9 B r re C b NVIDIA Control aS roan Panels zess FS 9 z v NVI
35. Setup Utility Copyright Cc 2014 American Megatrends Inc K HyBAID AAIDO Stripe 738 560 Horm l Figure 6 Created RAID Information 6 Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 24 Press lt Esc gt to the menu 25 Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset however ensure that the condition in the bulleted points below are met before doing so e Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive as the com puter 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 e Make sure your USB Flash drive is attached to one of the computer s USB ports 26 Press lt F7 gt as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu 6 14 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules 27 Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 10 OS DVD and press lt Enter gt 28 Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 10 disc 29 Click Next gt 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 s X f6flpy x64 for Windows 8 64bit 32 Click Next 33 Follow the on
36. Surround PhysX Click Maximize 3D Performance under SLI Configuration Click to select PhysX settings Auto select recommended is the default setting Click Apply and Restart Now to restart the computer with SLI enabled ot S I trol Px C letktop Z Settings Help Bare Bile Een Delite Om oje Select a Tom D rara L Q f E N S wep 4 AE Restore Dei Mum gt dla AVIDAS SUS techrok gt or mom GPUs for RATA morvererti n rarr 9 arr anc maga Quilty NYE Ace GPU gew dr fo ovde ameco ea tre hysa effects AVIDAS Simard det you fo or miye dioi rio s sge rarr C 26 NVIDIA SLI Multi GPU Configuration NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 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 f GSYNC is only sup removing lag and stutter issues in order to have objects appear sharper and scenes Ported if you have a G diolar SYNC capable display isplay instantly and a GTX series video ee G SYNC Support Bank Comat ona aes adapter contact your tn men pae ua distributor or supplier for Beck L C details linan aiaa HZ AAE l Restore Defautts a gaia x Wi Enable G SYNC F inabile G SYNC for S screen mode Enette SYNC for widowed srd KA screen mode id PS C A 55 Figure C 20 MEL VIGO Con
37. Veson 2 0 Trusted Platform Module 6 69 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 6 TPM Management on Local Computer amp E e 0 Figure 6 50 TPM Actions Menu Prepare the TPM EJ Change Owner Password EJ Clear TPM EJ Reset TPM Lockout View gt New Window from Here 0 Refresh Fl Helo 6 70 Trusted Platform Module Modules 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 1 BitLocker Drive Encryption s x T 5 All Control Panel Items gt BitLocker Drive Encryption w C oe 1 Cont Le C nirol Panel Nam BitLocker Drive Encryption Help protect your files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting you
38. Video Driver Controls Specifications Appendix D Specifications a 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 Specifications Intel Core i7 6700K 4 0GHz 8M Smart Cache 14nm 14 Nanometer DDR4 2133MHz TDP 91W Intel Core i7 6600K 3 5GHz 6M Smart Cache 14nm 14 Nanometer DDR4 2133MHz TDP 91W Note Systems with i7 6700K 4 0GHz amp 17 6600K 3 5GHz CPUs Support Intel XTU Overclocking Intel Core i5 6500 3 2GHz 6M Smart Cache 14nm 14 Nanometer DDR4 2133MHz TDP 65W Intel Core i5 6400 2 7GHz 6M Smart Cache 14nm 14 Nanometer DDR4 2133MHz TDP 65W Intel Z170 Express Chipset Model A 17 3 48 94cm QFHD 3840 2160 4 0mm 16 9 Backlit Panel D 2 Specifications Model B 17 3 43 94cm FHD 1920 1080 4 0mm 16 9 Backlit Panel NVIDIA G SYNC Technology Supported by the above Model B FHD LCD panel and GTX 980 series video adapters only Dual Channel DDR4 Four 260 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR4 2133 MHz Memory Modules real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable from 4GB minimum up to 64GB maxim
39. and image settings from the Video sub menus 1 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 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 Be Om Ot m E Restore Det atts Cram or somes 1 Select the displey you woukd ihe to change Figure C 23 E H E Adjust Video Color ona ann seid apo ee Settings y fee ed _ _ _ _ j LL AAN A ARE hl a N e TE C 30 Adjust Video Settings NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Set Up Digital Audio As HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video sig nals you can configure the audio output from the NVIDIA control panel and Sound control panel see Audio Setup for HDMI on page C 6 The settings will de pend upon the external HDMI display to which you have connected Connected displays will appear alongside the appropriate port Click Open Win dows Sound Settings button to access the Sound control panel Om OG T oo A L Set Up Digital Audio Restore Defaults gaucho ouput For bes 1 Yerlly displays that wil appear as audio devices in the Windows Sound settings Figure C 24 Set up Digital Audio Set Up Digital Audio C 31 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience If you have a working internet connection you can
40. appear in the NVIDIA Control Panel Display category pages The NVIDIA GPU will always render the 3D Vv content on these disnlavs and vou can adiist various 3D C 14 NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Change Resolution You can Change Resolution for your attached displays from the NVIDIA control panel 1 2 3 4 Attach your external display to the appropriate port and turn it on Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 Double click Display if the sub menus are not visible and then click Change resolution Click to select the display and then adjust the settings from 2 Choose the resolution and 3 Apply the following settings Click Apply to save the settings Figure C 11 E s S Change Resolution gt Q Change Resolution C 15 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls A Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI Connection Note that Sound Blaster audio will be disabled when you are connect ing to an external dis play through an HDMI connection Table C 1 Display Modes Display Devices Note that you can use an HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable con nected 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 Thun derbolt Port connected to a compatible display device see below See your external display device s manual to see which format
41. are handy A T E ND NANI AS 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 XIII Preface Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag 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 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 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 hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared NANS JS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such contain
42. battery meter e Battery Change plan settings Power saver Change plan settings Saves energy by reducing your computer s pe e possible Show additional plans Screen brightness 2 N a 3 6 Power Plans 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 10 Power Management Wake On LAN Support Wake On LAN is only supported from Sleep or Hibernate states in Windows If you require your com puter to wake up from network activity in Win dows then make sure that the computer is ei ther in Sleep or Hiber nate
43. change resolution 3 Click Apply to save any changes made to resolution Eo Soa a N i ating U L S SYSTEM F j a tenir fO2 ADVANCED DISPLAY SETTINGS L 1 Customize your display Customize your display Holificaians A action Apos amp features ALO Laire View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut SH Graphics Properties S Graphics Options New C Display settings Tablet mode a Banery saver Change the sie of tect opps and mih iteme EMIS Aeromenenmigi Powe amp sleep 3 I ijen Tae hect Cowinect L 0 3 wireless diiy Some Cre Landeeane EES Olun Offre maps E 1368 x PHS Recommended Bergerirasss evrl Default apps i DPR Cancel Bonn Apati mi torean Geigner BL Cnt aly fj j OF Related settings ler Allra ClaarType test Figure 1 25 Display Settings 1 34 Video Features Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 26 OR 2 Double click the icon Figure 1 26 in the Windows control panel View Son by Refresh _ u Adjust Image Settings wit im Pees B P a YEUN B R va lt 2 9 RTP TR PT Brea pe a Qe ee PTT ee Ea Pa pt p r r ie Tra tt kt re Ze i Sr mE eee ee ee T ee ae ee Pe UT e ee el a Slee H Gw Dacplay x6T LIES ER Personalize I Ali Control Panel Items D x v T E gt Control Panel gt All Control Panel tems gt v p Adjus
44. fogged te 10 Notification Area amp DRAN Battery Advanced E p 4 PA per T Setti n gs A te Tl d 5 09 PM TETE x L EC 7 1 6 201 5 Restore plan defaults oe cance Battery Information 3 17 Power Management Conserving Battery Power we s Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that Windows Mobility this may have an affect on computer performance ae e Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD The Windows Mobility brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information f e Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are e Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc e Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc not being used 9 Windows Mobility Center x 3 Display ON Fully charged No display brightness 7 Mute nam 100 connected a G Balanced v Connect display Brightness Volume Battery Status External Display Figure 3 13 ey se itl Y Notpresenting Windows Mobility Center Sync settings Turn on Control Panel Sync Center Presentation Settings 3 18 Battery Information Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life
45. for any reason please con tact your distributor sup plier for further information 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Multi in 1 Card Reader a The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the a Push Push Card card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in Reader the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see Card Reader on page 4 7 The card reader fea tures a push in push out e MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC card insertion and ejec e SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC up to UHS ID tion mechanism Simply push the card to insert and eject it however Ms Duo cards require an adapter Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Figure 2 1 Right View 1 Card Reader Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 3 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Audio Features Wea 0 ee l You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Oe aa aa panel in Windows or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager S icon in the notifi The sound volume level cation area control panel right click the notification area icon SH to bring up an au can be clicking using the s volume control icon dio menu and select Sound Manager The volume may also be adjusted by means in the notification area of
46. for System Devices Network amp internet Personalization Ac counts Time amp language Ease of Access Privacy and Update amp security Settings D x AS HZ RDA Get Seated Li D Det S De Lamers Pol Muru Wies ATE l TTT 1 L Mags Seoond Mew York prison IS worker Changed in breakout R w System Devices Network amp Internet Personalization Caula OE ra X z F agr 6 i Display notifications Bluetooth printers Wi Fi airplane mode Background lock apps power mause VPN sereen colors P eS C TET T T te i Wiwi 2 0 Alarmi amp Clock oy T z ew Li A Pad R L ly Accounts Time amp language Ease of Access Privacy Your account sync Speech region date Narrator magnifier Location camera settings work other high contrast users O Update amp security Windows Update Figure 1 21 Settings 1 30 Windows 10 Control Panel Quick Start Guide Windows 10 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task bar The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the Control Panels and appli cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here n n a B Taskbar 4 22 PM 6 25 2015 do Taskbar Pinned Programs and Apps Notification Area Figure 1 22 Taskbar You can pin unpin apps to from the taskbar in much the sam
47. 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 s F CR 119 GH Chek an any glerret Pe Storage YET VIE 306 manage TR DTD EE V The Ws he buter flushing policy can be enabled for af RAID array dives to ensure data l 115 GD Oea erie CBC hE 1P pir Gn diiabled to impre date performance Olek the Help tee for m ndra on Setting MyAAl Type RAID 238 GA the wotestach Galfer ashma policy Gui On your read 6 56 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as Degraded or Failed it Za 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 Vol Click the Help or press umes F1 menu button at the top of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Help J Q Contents Search System Report Click Contents to view the general list of sub jects covered click In dex or Search for a more specific help top ics on a particular item I Introduction Getting Started Introduction System Requirements We live in a digita worid We digital
48. need wipe the disks clean in order to prevent system problems SATA Operation is being changed Attention Changing this setting may prevent your operating system from booting or require a reinstall Figure 5 6 SATA Mode Change Notification 5 12 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 Figure 5 7 Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up aa Vans vine otification Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep Advanced Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc ve 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 Secure Boot Mode Standard These settings do not affect your machine or a eee Standard network passwords Custom which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 8 Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can s
49. not simply pull the cable out from the Thunderbolt port Go to the notifica tion area of the taskbar in the Desktop app and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon 7 16 Thunderbolt Support Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports amp jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ee a a a ae e Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks A s ee Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards O SD MMC 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 DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface port is an audio video connector Harmi interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external unos unen miens monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device see Configuring an External Display NVIDIA on page C 17 by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume GC
50. or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners 3 0 etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the Powered USB 3 0 need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure Combo Port you use the power supply which comes with the device fl The USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color and are backwards compatible with USB 2 0 Note The powered USB 3 0 port see Figure 1 14 on page 1 23 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 13 Note This function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation SENG ANS 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 t
51. screen instructions to install the Windows 10 operating system 34 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp 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 56 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 15 Modules SATA RAID Setup UEFI Disabled To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 01 or Mirroring RAID 1 modes see Table 6 I 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 e The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD e An attached external DVD drive e 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 e The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc 1 Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS 2 Goto the Boot menu select UEFI Setting and press lt Enter gt see page 5 78 3 Set UEFI Boot to Disabled 4 Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu 5 Select
52. subsystems e g port configuration BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can Entering Setup S E oe S S To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 give the system a few seconds tees aille so to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is Toke Vee Se TE processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a ais Defaults with Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again lt gt 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 5 4 The Setup Utility BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Along the LP top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings When you select a heading a Setup Menus new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang es to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will indicate the configura tion appropriate for your model and options Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of the screen 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 do
53. the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the lefttoward Minimum You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps ifthe slider is in the red zone Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you g 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 con tinuous motion C Figure 2 10 Scrolling Gesture O Zooming The Pinch 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 TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 11 Zooming Gesture Touchpad Configuration 2 13 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Figure 2 12 Rotating Gesture Figure 2 13 Flick Press Gesture Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects e g photos in 90 degree increments Place a finger down on the left target zone and keep it stationary Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object N Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down
54. the Fn F5 F6 key combination see Table I 4 on page I 19 of the taskbar F 1 precise meamea settings s Audio DEV a System Sound Events oo gt Windows Media Player TA Volume Control ond B Right click the icon fj to ac Figure 2 2 cess the menu above and then Realtek Audio select Sound Manager Manager mea Sv REALTEK i See Audio Setup for HDMI on page C 6 for a description of the audio configuration when connecting an HDMI supported display device See Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI Display Port on page 6 53 for more information on the THX TruStudio Pro Audio setup 2 4 Audio Features Storage Devices Mouse amp 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 au dio cables to the Headphone Out Line In Microphone In jack and S PDIF Out jacks note the S PDIF 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 gi 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 A a Feattek HD Audio Manage ie Spi Digtal uipa P x Mecrophon Connector Bs zeer Auto Popup Dialog Main We
55. 0 Port Power Toggle Fn Backspace Flexikey Enable Disable Top Case Logo LED Toggle r i Table 1 4 Function Keys amp Visual Indicators Function Keys amp Visual Indicators 1 19 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 12 Front amp Rear Views Front amp Rear Views 1 LED Power Indi cators Vent Fan Intake HDMI Out Port USB 3 0 Port DC In Jack eo HDMI Port Display Ports Note that the HDMI Port and Display Ports support video and audio signals to attached external dis plays Note that Sound Blaster X Fi audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external dis play through an HDMI or Display Port connection 1 20 Front amp Rear Views Quick Start Guide oy Right View Figure 1 13 Right View 1 Multi In 1 Card Reader 2 1 USB 3 0 Port 3 USB 3 1 Type C Thunderbolt 3 Port 4 Mini DisplayPort 2 Mini DisplayPort 1 Security Lock Slot 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 Note that the Thunderbolt port requires activating in the BIOS See overleaf for instructions JE on disconnecting Thunderbolt devices safely Mini DisplayPort When a display only con nection for the Thunderbolt port is enabled in the BI OS then Mini DisplayPort 2 4 will be turned off see
56. 6 5 Modules 9 Select Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt Figure 6 1 Create RAID Volume K Create RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R 10 You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks 11 Go to Name and press lt Enter gt 12 Type aname of your choice for your RAID volume and press lt Enter gt Rapid Storage Technology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Volumel Figure 6 2 Name the RAID Volume Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 6 6 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules 13 Go to RAID Level and press lt Enter gt 14 Choose the RAID Level required see Table 6 1 on page 6 3 for details and press lt Enter gt s RAIDO Stripe e RAID1 Mirror 15 Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks and select a disk name and press lt Enter gt 16 Move the cursor down use the arrow keys onto to X 0 select the disk required and press lt Enter gt Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M550sspD4 14 Figure 6 3 SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M550SSD4 1406039ED50A 119 2GB Select Disks Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology X Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 7 Modules Figure 6 4 Created RAID Information Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology 17 18 19 20 21 You should select two ident
57. 6 22 KEO WLAN DUY r Psa WA sa 6 22 XXV Preface WLAN Configuration in Windows LO csccancscdscerascsisoesadsswhereenstonsasanchenes lt dovesassaeoerendbdebe soanebe ties sbocossioeesiexs 6 23 ann INCL OF WIAA e TH 6 26 UNG a e TTT 6 27 TCR OU DIC SOE PEO seers E O E E E 6 28 PRP CALI ONNS ae E E E E E E E E EE 6 29 TET E E E R E E E E A E E E E E A E E secant 6 31 WV E E E E E E E E A 6 32 P E a a E E E E E E E A O 6 33 EE CIC SS E E E E E A E E E E 6 34 Pacen ER ader Mod esia E E A E S 6 35 Fingerprint Reader Driver Sele 6 36 Fingerprint Module Configuration sss sese eee eee 6 37 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module sss sss esse 6 39 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation sss sss sese 6 40 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation seiiseisssrausoisriisriracnian raain S 6 40 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation sss sss ses eee eee 6 41 Blvetooth Configuration in Windows eccssccnsemasssseacncetdenepetssanecenccamepiuabageaahocaencen saemdendsiayacenbserenansiaqoon sweced 6 42 To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices esse eee eee 6 44 Soad 1 r AdO ee E E E E E EEE 6 45 Sound Blaster X Fi MB 5 Audio AP Installation sese sese 6 45 Mitel Rapid Storage Technology sas tsa ceen hoeesecasteten donee dseuiian stimu sans taaiewst iaeiiai tiaa iE 6 55 PISS Dry Sr Ta 6 55 XXVI Preface Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems esse 6 56 RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair sss sss 6 58
58. 9 Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager co N a a ag TT lille gece 2 6 Audio Features Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc tions 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 g 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 a Realtek HO Audio Manage B m s S ta ANALOG ka Microphone EMBO Dddd Format Figure 2 4 y Realtek Audio a DIGITAL Manager ad tng Nom ene Recording Setup Beam Formers Directed Bec rH Aa REALTEK EIB Ca Audio Features 2 7 Storage Devices Mouse amp 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 Ye AS Touchpad Cleaning In order to improve pad performance it is neces sary to keep the surface ETTE RSD Touchpad Sensitivity prints and marks etc The mouse button zones at the bottom of the pad measure about 15mm
59. Agreement and click Install 5 Click Finish 6 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 23 6 22 Wireless LAN Module Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options how ever make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on and not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Click the Wireless icon in the notification area of the taskbar Make sure that Airplane mode is off the Airplane mode icon should be gray A list of available access points will appear Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect ee G Guestt Guest e iPhon gt A RD113 N 2 4GHz RD112 BAT 2 402 Guest F igur e 6 12 RD122 Hinge test Pepe C Pr WiFi amp Network Connections 461 T ADSL server 9 RD113 N 2 4GH 7 Carla A RD112_BAT_2 4GH7Z TP LIMK_ TBA ae Z RD122 Hinge tes gt Hidden Network z P 71 L Kel 3 41 ts Airplane miie Wireless LAN Module 6 23 Modules Enter a network security key password if required and click Next You can choose to share or connect to devices or not When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected status STTS 8 Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point NO U z iPhone Connected Wireless Device Operation Aboard Air
60. Boost slider in Preferences gt 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 inter net 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 ad just the slider towards Longer battery life or Higher performance as preferred PR Games 4 Drivers My Rig By lt tn MA Preterenc Figure C 27 NVIDIA GeForce we aat Experience ShadowPlay oe ond BatteryBoost C 34 NVIDIA GeForce Experience NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience ShadowPlay Click on the ShadowPlay icon REZSOJ 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 fee NVIDIA GeForce Experience ShadowPlay BETA Recording In game resolution 60 FPS 50 Mbps using H 264 Figure C 28 Shadow time Quality NVIDIA GeForce Experience ShadowPlay ee a i a a Se ee NVIDIA GeForce Experience C 35 NVIDIA
61. C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Boot Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager 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 18 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities 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 Inter face 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 un der 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 Boot Menu 5 19 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 12 Exit Menu Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Exit Save Changes and Reset Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out
62. DIA Control Panel C 13 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc EA NVIDIA Control Panel E x a f gt ff amp Hide Back Forward Home Print Contents Index Search GS NVIDIA Introduction Control Panel Getting Started applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology D Display video 3D Settings 3D Settings Games and Applications a ve H Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following x Stereoscopic 3D Figure C 10 Glossary Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D Help Menu Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched For systems and NVIDIA GPU based graphics cards that are capable of using NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface SLI technology you can enable this feature for significant improvements in rendering performance of applications that are based on Direct3D and OpenGL technology These and other tasks are explained in the following sections m Adjust Image Settings m Manage 3D Settings R NVIDIA Surround Configuration m NVIDIA SLI Configuration NVIDIA Multi GPU Configuration m NVIDIA PhysX Configuration 2 NOTES for Optimus technology systems Some notebooks have special display connectors that are driven by the NVIDIA GPU Displays attached to these connectors
63. Download by active data download and Upload by active data upload Click Block to stop network activity from the selected application will appear in red if the appli cation is currently blocked The sliders R may be adjusted to limit upload download bandwidth for each application K Killer Network Manager Applications Page Sort By Name Sort by Priority Sort By Download Sort By Upload aa Priority 4 7 Block Download 0 00 Killer Network Service Upload 0 00 Priority 4 k Block Download 0 00 Local Security Authority Process Upload 0 00 Priority 4 Y Block Download 0 00 Microsoft Edge Content Process Upload 0 00 Priority 4 k Block Download 0 00 688 44 Mbps 74 0 NT Kernel System Upload 0 00 dr V Show All Applications Reset Application Data Modules Figure 6 18 Killer Network Manager Applications Killer Network Manager 6 29 Modules 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 Primary adapter supporting highest priority traffic e Blue Secondary adapter passing traffic not listed as highest priority Killer Network Manager Applications Page Figure 6 19 Killer Network Manager Applications Killer DoubleShot Pro Priority Bah intel Dynamic Applicaton Loader 6 30 Kill
64. Driver Installation face M 2 SSDs with a 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached Paaa JALA 2 IRST and M 2 PCl e SSDs i ported DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button Note the following 3 Click 5 Install IRST Driver gt Yes e RAID mode with 4 Click Next UEFI disabled lega 5 Click the check box to accept the license and click Next A UA TS 051 6 Click Next gt Next gt Next a cae ie catia 7 Click Finish to restart the computer e AHCI mode with the 8 When the system restarts the OS will pop up a message to prompt you to sell driver installed Restart again note that if your system has a single PCIe M 2 SSD then a SE S SUT 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 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 55 Modules IRST and M 2 PCl e SSDs Note that Intel Rapid Storage Technology does not support M 2 SSDs with a PCl e In terface M 2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported Figure 6 38 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Status 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
65. E E E E E OEA E A E E E E E E E E D 4 SSR a T E a E E E E E D 4 PON a E E E A E D 4 Portone wap E e E T E E E E D 4 Poysicdi Dimensions amp W CPU nearen ee a Eao eE aE E ae D 4 XXXII Quick Start Guide ao 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 e 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 amp Mouse and Audio Features e Chapter 3 The computer s power management options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Fingerprint Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Sound Blaster Audio and Intel modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter7 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the Control Center and Flexikey Application e Appendix C Information on the Video driver controls e Appendix D The computer s spe
66. IOS ntel R Thunderbolt Technology Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 10 You can also set the level of security for the Thunderbolt port in the BIOS See over A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a If you want to use the Thunderbolt port to support display devices then you will need to set the security level to support display devices only see Security Level Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 11 When the Thunderbolt port is set to be used for display only then Mini DisplayPort 2 O in Figure 1 13 on page 1 21 will be turned off Plug a Thunderbolt device into the Thunderbolt port Some Thunderbolt devices will require their own driver installation at this point Access the Thunderbolt software to view information on device chains NAINI JDR 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 Go to the notification area of the taskbar in the Desktop App and click on the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Click on Eject Thunderbolt Device Name When yo u see the Safe to Remove Hardware message you can remove the cable e H a ee Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ey ee USB 3 0 Port These USB ports are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice
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69. PalmCheck In order to improve Clickpad Touchpad scrolling responsive ness when using one finger scrolling you can adjust the PalmCheck slider towards Mini mum as per your pref erence However bear in mind that adjusting the slider too far towards Mini mum can turn off Palm Check altogether Figure 2 9 PalmCheck Slider PalmCheck TM The PalmCheck feature Device Settings gt Settings gt Pointing gt Sensitivity helps prevent operating the Clickpad Touchpad by accident by recognizing when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing Properties for Synaptics TouchPad V8 2 on PS 2 Port x m Select an item H Overview H Scrolling Pinch Zoom Rotating Pointing S Sensitivity H Momentum H EdgeMotion H Tapping Application Gestures Defaults 2 12 Touchpad Configuration T F L Touch Sensitivity H Pointing Enhancements www synaptics com PalmCheck Minimum Lee Maximum The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks Ifthe TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum If
70. Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applications 2 14 Touchpad Configuration Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management 3 OS Note Overview Power management To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man ISSE G Rs agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer Z iy depending on your the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system This chapter covers operating system For more information it is e The Power Sources best to refer to the user s manual of your operat e Turning On the Computer ing system e Power Plans e Power Saving States s Configuring the Power Buttons e Battery Information 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 set tings and information from applications T Overview 3 1 Power Management ve 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 sys tem to turn itself off The Power Sources The co
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72. SATA Mode see page 5 12 press lt Enter gt and select RAID Mode 6 Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset 7 As the computer restarts press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu 6 16 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 8 10 11 12 Modules Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter L Ya 8 mern 3 Figure 6 9 woeate BHEL olm Recouweny Wolo Options Intel R Rapid Delete KAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options Storage Technology Reset Dasks to Hon RAID b Exit Option ROM FISEN OLUHE IMFORHATION J BALD Tobmes Horne defined Ply sical Deuces It Drive Hodel Serasl Sige Typefitatuas Vol ID 0 EH ZUR G HHLEOHD gt 0 UJ D ES TOS 7S gt 149 0GE Ny L EL ZUR G HHLEOHT SOURS 705 20 0 149 0 P Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 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 Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to us if applicable Press Enter and select if applicable the Strip Size best set to 128KB Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 17 Modules 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 Figure
73. Sleep Offline maps Default apps About Screen On battery power turn off after 5 minutes c When plugged in turn off after 10 minutes 2 Sleep On battery power PC goes to sleep after 15 minutes Vv When plugged in PC goes to sleep after 30 minutes v Related settings Additional power settings 3 16 Settings Menu Power Controls Power Management 4 N Battery Information ve Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Battery Power Warning Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro T grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be cally low immediately taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from Rae i Nevale power plan Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings see Figure Rss REEE 3 30n paee 3 6 Or save your work oth dia erwise the unsaved Click the battery icon in the notification area to see the current battery level and PARTTIME Wee charge status you can also click Power amp sleep settings to access the Settings BLR RLE L menu to quickly adjust power settings P HG Optinis 7 x 1 007 not charging G 9 ar P s iy groti the power plan thd VOS WA IO CURROTTI DE O P and then choose selingi iat paan here rou want Balanced Acie 5 Baiter ka e eae E Figure 3 12 ene Battery Icon
74. TO APPLY THESE CHANGES 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 SSS a ee S a ee B 8 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey 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 amp Palette Titles in the lower half of the screen to customize the text size YOU MUST SIGN OUT OF YOUR COMPUTER TO APPLY THESE CHANGES TEST 5IZE 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 SS ag ee ee NS Overview B 9 Control Center amp Flexikey The System Program will display an arrow icon gat the bottom right of th
75. Technology Blocks with medi 7 s Physical dictar sien al Verify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume Verify Logical sector size 512 Bytes qed Keep your data healthy by identifying and repairing data inconsistencies on your Yolume hiore Hebe More help on this page Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 59 Modules 5 The completion percentage will be listed under Status verifying and repairing 2 6 Click Close in the Verify Volume Data Results window Scheduling Verify amp Manage Volume Repair Name MyRAID E tatus Verifying 34 complete Cancel cation and repair by RR Ca clicking Preferences gt Data stripe size 16 KB Scheduler and en Size 244 204 MB abling a set time for ver Advanced ification and repair Cacha mode Off System volume Yes Verification details Verification errors found 0 Blocks with media errors 0 Physical sector size 4096 Bytes Logical sector size 512 Bytes Figure 6 41 Intel Rapid Volume MyRAID Verification complete Storage Verification errors found 0 Technology Verify More help Close 6 60 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules PC Camera Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page I 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 in red see Fig
76. a Sa a S E R 3 20 Battery Information Power Management 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 T Eaa Man Stang U L T lt Power DGtGrs gt Edit Plan Settings Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Chee Tp deep and damay lra Thee wa eT YOP eT se M 9 oe d L dTe FR 1 Q L 1 LC bam a Pugaed in Figure 3 14 Power Plan Create RZ Ten edi the diay HeT herr L Pul The computer ba phen MPT s HiT a a 9 Jo F Adui paa bigre Battery Information 3 21 Power Management Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings r T 7 Control Pane All Control Pane items Power Options A power pan is a CONECTION OF naroware ana SySRe SeTINGS UKE CISpiay OMgNiNEss seep exc stro Panel Home that manages Dow your Computer uses power Tell me more about pawet pins A Pians shown on the battery meter Requre a password on wakeup E Discharge Battery Loose what he power E buttons GA hange plan setting ngt g Power saver Pez Saves energ
77. 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 21 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 21 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the bat tery pack Power Management Ne ZS Battery Removal Note that the built in battery is not user re movable Removing the battery will violate the terms of your warranty If you need to remove the battery for any rea son please contact your distributor supplier for further information Battery Information 3 19 Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack s DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances s DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode s DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other
78. 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 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Troubleshooting s 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 You turned on the power but it doesn t Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the work battery is present and seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one wa
79. ange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Power Button E When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down Closing the Lid 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 If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Configuring the Power Buttons 3 11 Power Management Power Conservation Modes Ze This system supports Power Saving power management features that place comput Power Conservation ers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period Modes of inactivity Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center The Power Saving set peek ting will result in maxi 1 Press the Fn Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on off mum power saving but 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Power Saving button with the possible loss of Era some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance ENTERTALMME RET Performance will give a optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation oe CA SUT S t Note that the Energy Star setting will put the display into sleep after no more than 15 min utes of user inactivity 1 L BPWP R F p i R c
80. angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light e Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e 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 e Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time e Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long e Rotate desktop background images every few days e 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 1s 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
81. any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 20 Exit Menu Modules 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 e Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI e Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Mode e Intel Rapid Storage Technology e Wireless LAN Module e Sound Blaster Audio e Killer Network Manager e PC Camera e Fingerprint Reader Module e Trusted Platform Module Se a r ee Overview 6 1 Modules RAID Hard Disks Solid State Drives All HDDS SSDs in a RAID should be identi cal the same size and brand in order to pre vent unexpected system behavior SATA Mode Selection The SATA mode selec tion should be made be fore installing your operating system DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to re install 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 seria
82. apid Storage Technology driver see overleaf 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 56 Modules Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 19 Modules Deleting a RAID Windows 10 If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so How ever 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 2 3 4 5 Figure 6 11 Delete RAID Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt Go to the RAID listed under RAID Volumes and press lt Enter gt Select Delete and press lt Enter gt Select Yes note that al the data on the volumes will be lost and press lt Enter gt Aptis Setup Utility Copyright LC 2014 Amarican Hegatrands Inc 6 20 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel 3rd Party 802 11b g n or Qualcomm Atheros S Wireless Device Combo module is on 1 e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing Operation Aboard the driver Aircraft Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 The u
83. are anyway or Install to continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er 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 dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure 4 6 Driver Installation Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options amp 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 slight ly As a general guide follow the default on screen in structions for each driver e g Next gt Next gt Finish unless you are an advanced user In many cases a re start 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 Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Accept gt Install 3 Click Finish 4
84. 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 Ge 5 Click the check box alongside any display you wish to use 6 Click Apply gt Yes to save any changes made the Apply button will appear in the bottom right of the control panel when changes have been made La Set Up Multiple Displays 4 Oraj the kuar bo maith yor dinpley ceigeration sare NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Not Shown If the attached display does not appear in the 1 Select the displays you want to use win dow click My Display is not shown and then click the appropri ate button to force de tection of the missing display HDMI Audio Setup See Audio Setup for HDMI on page C 6for instructions on configur ing audio for HDMI dis play devices Figure C 12 Set Up Multiple Displays Configuring an External Display NVIDIA C 17 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Ld Changing the Primary Display on Extended Displays If you want to switch the primary display if the displays are extended then right click the sec ondary display icon and select Make Primary Click Apply gt Yes to save the change see over Figure C 13 Extend the Display Extending the Display Attach your external display to the appropriate port and turn it on Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C
85. ata When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance 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 fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 3 Modules SATA 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 s SATA RAID Setup UEFI Enabled on page 6 5 e SATA RAID Setup 2 PCIE SSDs UEFI Enabled on page 6 10 e SATA RAID Setup UEFI Disabled on page 6 16 No matter which system setup you use make sure you install the Intel Rapid Stor age Technology driver see RST Driver Installation on page 6 55 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 56 See also Deleting a RAID Windows 10 on page 6 20 however backup
86. ay performance mode Power management mode Adaptive Shader Cache On Texture filtering Anisotropic sample opti Off Texture filtering Negative LOD bias Allow Texture filtering Quality Quality Texture filtering Trilinear optimization On Threaded optimization Auto Triple buffering Off Virtual Reality pre rendered frames Adaptive __ Adaptive half refresh rate C 28 G SYNC NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDCP Status If your external display is HDCP High Bandwith Digital Content protection com patible then the NVIDIA control panel will display the HDCP system status P NVIDIA Control Panel File Edit Desktop Display Help Gad O Select a Task 3D Settings Adjust image settings vath preview Manage 30 settings Configure Surround Prys Oxsplay Change resolution IT Z an color settings Adjust desktop sze and postion Set up muRiple spisys Video Adjust video color setungs Adjust Video image settings High Bandwidth Digital Content Protecton HDCP is a technology designed to protect high definition content Use thes page to determine if your System is HDCP capable Select the displyy on which you watch movies E o gt Samsung Syn Samsung Syn This deploy supports HOCP Figure C 22 Your graphics card and display are HOCP capable HDCP Status Cm HDCP Status C 29 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Adjust Video Settings You can adjust video color
87. by Headphone Microphone Line In amp S PDIF Jacks see Setup for 5 1 or 7 1 Surround Sound on page 2 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks eae Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be _ _ purchased at any computer store Thunderbolt 3 Port This unified Thunderbolt 3 port USB 3 1 port allows for the connection of external peripherals to USB 3 1 Type C Port the computer by combining PCI Express PCle DisplayPort DP USB 3 1 and its own Thunderbolt 3 technologies Up to seven peripherals may be supported by one connector by 4 daisy chaining the devices Devices supported include HDDs SSDs Audio Interfaces docks display devices cameras network cables etc Thunderbolt 3 supports high speed connections and much higher video bandwidth than any other cable while still supplying power Thunderbolt 3 also supports dual 4K monitor support over a single cable as well as high speed Ethernet networking USB 3 1 supplies power across USB for both notebook charging and bus powered devices 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 ty in the Start screen Desktop app or notification area of the taskbar as You will need to enable Thunderbolt support in the B
88. by the method outlined in this chapter and in the order indicated Note that the information on the following pages is for Windows 10 64 bit only Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Intel Technology and Sound Blaster Cinema modules are provided in Modules on page 6 1 What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities N L A Driver Installation amp Power When installing driv ers make sure your computer is powered by the AC DC adapter connected to a work ing power source Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the instal lation procedure and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the sys tem 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 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc Click Run autorun exe Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers button to access the Optional driver menu Pe ee Drivers Installer K Figure 4 I Drivers Installer Screen 1 a ee R 4 2 Driver Installation ND Drivers amp Utilities Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 4 the
89. can occur when drivers are manually installed Mode driver Windows encountered a and not in the correct order problem in attempting to update the driver and a yellow exclamation mark appears in Device Manager against the Unknown device 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 Goto the Programs and Features Programs control panel in Windows select any installed Airplane Mode driver item e g Insyde Airplane Mode HID Mini Driver and click Uninstall Change to uninstall the current driver Restart the computer Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities Users Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Double click the Airplane Driver item in the menu Follow the instructions to install the correct driver you will need to restart the computer as part of the installation process SS a ae a allo 7 14 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting When using a Bluetooth headset the This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets To resolve this issue do the audio appears to be mono and not following you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up restart stereo or when the system resumes from hibernation Go to the Devices amp Printers control panel in Windows Double click the Bluetooth headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection Go t
90. cessing unit or GPU in volves running your graphics processor at a faster speed than was originally intended GPU overclocking is use ful when undertaking intensive graphic tasks e g 3D rendering and gaming without dropping framerates etc Taskbar Icon ENTERTAINMENT GP overclocking can be accessed from the item in the notification area of the task camina bar by double clicking the icon i Fis 1 GPU Overclock ON aa LEFT WINDOWS KEY 1 Fixiki T ss 1 22 PM Yim Fel 00 ES 9 18 2015 ie HEADPHONE BE Figure B 10 Control Center Gaming with GPU Overclocking GPU Overclocking B 15 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 Click On to enable GPU overclocking and Save to retain the setting changes and then click OK when the sys tem warning message appears 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 pro cessor the more power you will need to supply to it and the hotter the system will run Therefore it 19 not rec ommended that you enable GPU overclocking for extended periods only as and when specifically required GPU NAME
91. cification SSS E ee ee a T Overview 1 1 D Quick Start Guide 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 amp 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 4 of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users a If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Notes 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 boxes with the mark detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the above to find detailed remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every information about the 2 thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You computer s features 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 Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface
92. ck 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 Sound gt A PROFILE SBX PRO STUDIO SCOUT MODE VOICEFX _ EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS Figure 6 33 Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 Voice FX Voice FX Deep Voice Deep Voice Depressed Distressed Ducky Emotional Excited Female to Male Kid Male to Female Strange Accent 1 Strange Accent 2 Strange Accent 3 Strange Accent 4 Strange Accent 5 K Quiver Modulation Variability Sound Blaster Audio 6 49 Modules EAX Effects amp EQ Click to select either or EAX Effects or EQ select the mode required from the drop box and click on the sliders to adjust the settings Click on Save to save any custom changes to the set levels and effects Siren RFD PROFILE SBX PRO STUDIO SCOUT MODE VOICE FX E EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS Figure 6 34 Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 EAX Effects amp EAX Effects EQ Amphitheater III Acoustic Classical d a aU UU E d INI SL d n d w k uw Q o ta par sa LA S G 6 50 Sound Blaster Audio Modules Advanced Settings Click on SPEAKERS HEADPHONES select the speaker headphone configura tion 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 Cro
93. click the NVIDIA GeForce Experience desktop icon BS or App to run the application This will op timize your gaming settings for your GTX video card by downloading the latest set tings 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 DESKTOP COTBANT Figure C 25 NVIDIA GeForce Experience My Rig E S E Game Optimization Gamesirear ShadowPlay LED Visualizer C 32 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 26 NVIDIA GeForce Experience Preferences NVIDIA GeForce Experience C 33 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA GeForce Experience BatteryBoost BatteryBoost allows you to optimize your system s battery life when gaming You can adjust the Battery
94. craft Disconnect z Guest The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Guest1 s z RD113 A 2 4GHz Figure 6 13 Network Connected Make sure the module is either OFF or Click Disconnect in Airplane mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft S RD113 N 2 4GHz lt RD112 BAT_2 4GHz lt RD114 lt RD122 Hinge test uP Airplane mode 1 21 PM S A Am an E 7 17 2015 6 24 Wireless LAN Module 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 amp 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 amp Internet settings from the Start Menu Settings gt Network amp Internet Winer devices x f a On L Hea va P lule Fi ure 6 Rp 14 Connmectedt hm Do o Network amp Internet A RDN BAT 2 4GH Settings A RON2_2 4GHz fa Hikiden Network HA Hidden Network d Aed asla Network amp Internet Wi Fi alpolane mode VPN atkae WAI A R BIR Related settings Wireless LAN Module 6 25 Modules Killer Network Manager The Killer Network Manag
95. d 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 Keyboard Settings Express Text B 29 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 The key will now be disabled If you want to enable the key again select it and click on Restore Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in Gray ot ey Figure B 25 Keyboard Disable B 30 Keyboard Settings Disable Control Center amp Flexikey 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 Inthe 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
96. delay between the key presses G BELAY TIME ee ACTION DEVIGE KEY NAME May ee od CI TIME RECORD Figure B 21 Time Record Between Key Presses Click GO to close the Time Record window Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any individual key click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting Keyboard Settings Express Key B 25 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 Figure B 22 Keyboard Launch App Browse to Executable File B 26 Keyboard Settings Launch App Control Center amp Flexikey 3 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 ENABLE a ENABLE Use FH BACKS FPACE TO EM40LE OR DIS ALEC Fics PROFILE 1 v TOOL TIPE ACTION TYPE EXPRESS KeyY 2 LAUNCH APF g CAWI RO SS Y STEL A 2 Mar Any ESE BROWSE RESTORE QUIT 7 SAVE Figure B 23 Key Set to Launch App
97. drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages Drivers Installer x le O nun H K ea E Le Figure 4 2 Install Drivers Driver Installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities jean Page Lane eaea Bluetooth amp WLAN Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Module Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Page6 39 Page6 39 39 SoundBlaster Audio Blaster Audio SoundBlaster Audio Page6 45 Page6 45 45 mao Page Table 4 l Driver Installation Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules However the Qualcomm Atheros Combo module WLAN driver will be installed with the standard LAN driv er but you will need to install the Bluetooth driver 4 4 Driver Installation Manual Driver Installation Click Browse CD DVD button in the Drivers Install er 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 gt Update amp security gt Check for updates in order to get all the latest secu rity updates etc all u
98. dules are OFF D D 9 9 see Powered USB 3 0 Port on page 1 23 The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Table 1 1 LED Indicators 1 8 Top Case 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 I 4 on page I 19 for full function key combination details A we l n Da f Eng La aes gon z i Ji f L L 4 Ser Lk Key J ig Num Lk Key a S A4 E Caps Lock G H 4 1 K a dd Ert 4 il S i s s 1 L Seen ee L Numerlcal l Game Control Keys y 1 Keypad I eys LT n Menu Application Key m u E S een AT e an Tal w Windows pee Key J eat om blah v i gt 2 i Figure 1 4 Illuminated LED Keyboard P 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 Quick Start Guide oO A Other Keyboards If your keyboard is dam aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial _ functions hot
99. e 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 LS E cH H lt 1 9 lt 11 Figure 1 9 Sets Save amp Exit Click Exit to quit the application without saving or Save to exit and retain the settings EXIT Figure 1 10 Save amp Exit 1 16 Keyboard Backlight LED Quick Start Guide oy 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 EZ EZ in the notification area of the taskbar to launch the application see Appendix B for full details o Maire EC K A 2 04 PM im Ee if E HS 6 201 K a Flexikey Disabled d Figure 1 11 Flexikey Hotkey Application Flexikey Application 1 17 Quick Start Guide Flexikey Application Features For full details see Flexikey Application on page B 17 e EXPRESS KEY This feature allows you to configure a single key or mouse click to send mult
100. e 1 1 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Opening the Lid LCD System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 2 LCD Panel Open LCD Panel Open k Built In PC Camera PC Camera LED Built In Array Microphone LCD Speakers Power Button LED Indicators Illuminated LED Keyboard 9 TouchPad amp Buttons 10 Fingerprint Reader Sensor Optional w N ot 9 Ol Note that the Touchpad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines on the right 1 6 LCD Panel Open Top Case a Top Case Logo LED Note that the Top Case Logo LED may be toggled On Off using the Fn 3 key combina tion The Colors and Modes may be configured using the Keyboard Backlight application see page 7 712 1 Quick Start Guide a Figure 1 3 Top Case Top Case Logo LED Top Case 1 7 D Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators on the top case and at the front of the computer display helpful information about the cur rent status of the system Top Case LEDS Front Case LEDS e O n e e O The Battery is Charging Caps Lock is Activated The Battery has Reached Critically Low A cars vop on piling orange Power Status Scroll Lock is Activated The Battery is Fully Charged LC Sl sn Hard Disk Activity AC DC Power is Plugged In we Green Airplane Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth Blinkina Orange The Powered USB Port is On amp 3G 4G Mo
101. e Manager to install the Airplane mode driver 1 Click 6 Install Airplane Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Control Center 1 Click 7 Istall Control Center AP gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish to restart your computer see Flexikey Application on page I 17 and Appendix B MEI Driver 1 Click 8 Install MEI Driver gt 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 gt Yes 2 Click the check box to accept the license and then click Install 3 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer See overleaf 4 8 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities After installing the audio driver the system will not re turn to the Drivers Installer screen To install any of 2 the optional drivers eject the Device Drivers amp Utili ties User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or dou ble click the disc icon in My Computer and click After installing all the drivers make sure you enable s i Check for updates in order to get all the latest security Option Drivers button to access the optional driver updates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes Windows Update menu from Microsoft l l To enable Windows Update make sure
102. e 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 Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 16 9A 330 Watts VI Preface 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 Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place where Don T use or store the computer Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight foreign matter or moisture may in a humid environment any surface that will block the affect the system Vents Fan Intakes VII Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper perfor
103. e menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item SN FAN SPEEDO a POWER L CONSERVATION Z SLEEP BUTTON Figure B 5 Time Zone if Display Utility is Included B 10 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey CPU Overclocking Support You can enable overclocking support for systems with Intel Core 17 6700K 4 0GHz amp Intel Core 17 6600K 3 5GHz CPUs However to support overclocking for this CPU you will need to install the Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility which is provided on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc 1 Make sure all the necessary drivers and utilities are already installed on the computer 2 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 3 Browse to the location D denotes your DVD drive below on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc D Options XTU_6 XX XXX X denotes the version number which is subject to change Run the XTU Setup exe executable file Click the checkbox to accept the terms of the license agreement and click Install and then click Close Access the Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility from the desktop shortcut or from the apps menu 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
104. e 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 Preface 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 Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag 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 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the Dag S straps 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
105. e setting to maximum if you prefer Overclock will be selected automatically if you have enabled CPU or GPU over clocking in this case do not change the setting See over SS E ee ee ee ee ae ee Overview B 5 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 D This system supports Power Saving power 5 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 12 Click either the Performance Balanced or Power Saving button Sleep Button System Program 2s seer urn Click either the Hibernate or Sleep buttons to have the computer enter the selected power saving mode see Power Saving States on page 3 7 DESKTOP Desktop Background System Program BACKOROUND Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture E j DISPLAY Display Switch System Program T Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode SSS S R
106. e way as you can to the Start screen see 2 O B 7 Vy 99 AO l saga K TB a wm thn Ctr PES yi nn Pg Vv i HHH w Fi WA TL m Tne xf Vi On OP f ZW L LIYO NN L I ILO LU IIE LIL WCU LL Ure aC A fa LI C t J Windows 10 Control Panel 1 31 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 EE on your keyboard and the P key To Configure Displays using Project 1 Attach your display to the appropriate Project port and turn it on 2 Press the gM 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 Ze NVIDIA Video Driver Controls l PC screen only More detailed video controls are provided by the NVIDIA Control Panel for more detailed informa Duplicate tion see Appendix C You can also access the control panel by right clicking the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 26 on page 1 35
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108. ening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams 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 knowl edge s 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 watranty 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
109. er Putting a a a a ND 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 XIV Preface 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 1s very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter 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
110. er Network Manager 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 Down load 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 System Performance Top 5 Applications Usage Download Usage Upload Top 5 Applications by Total Traffic S Microsoft Edge NVIDIA Streamer Local Security a Host Process fo DA Windows Explorer Microsoft Edge 100 Modules Figure 6 20 Killer Network Manager Performance Killer Network Manager 6 31 Modules Figure 6 21 Killer Network Manager WiFi Manager WiFi Manager WiFi Manager will display the strength of the available access points in 2 4Ghz or 5GHz bands K Killer Network Manager Wifi Manager 1 i 4 7 L 6 ra 1 Switch to SGhz AN BAT 2 4GH 4 12 15 ry RD18 ADSL server Guest FN RD112_BAT_2 4GHz RD113 N 2 4GHz Guest RD113 4 2 4GHz TP LINK_71BABF 7 RD122 Hinge test MN500 RD113 GUEST Potter4G MIS_AP7 6 32 Killer Network Manager Modules Killer Ethernet Killer Ethernet displays the current status of the Killer Ethernet controller K Killer Network Manager Killer Ethernet Killer e2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network I
111. er app is installed with the LAN driver see LAN or 7 for your network adapter The Killer Network Manager app can be sored from the desktop or Apps menu The app helps you to manage your net This system contains a work performance optimize connection speed and to control which applications are rar lar TM l s builtin Kiler Ethernet using your wireless bandwidth controller Killer Network Manager There is also an optional Factory Option Killer Wireless adapter avail able for the system If the Wireless adapter is in stalled then the WiFi Manager and Killer Wire less control panels will be displayed Killer DoubleShot Pro will be available if both controllers adapters are installed Network Kuller Wireless Wifi Manager Figure 6 15 Killer Network Manager App 6 26 Killer Network Manager Modules Network Network Settings will display your Internet Provider Speed Click Enable Band width 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 W1 Fi access points if a Killer Wireless adapter is installed K Killer Network Manager Network Settings Figure 6 16 Internet Provider Speed re Nok Upload Speed 100 00 Megabits
112. er 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 Z System Settings K U T Z All Control Panel Items gt Power Options gt System Settings Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans L Change sett Qs that are currentiv unava aule Power and sleep buttons and lid settings 1 On battery AD Puggec in When press the power button Sleep M Sleep When press the sleep button Sleep Sleep B When close the lid Sleeo c Sleep Password protection on wakeup Require a password recommended When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password C Dont require a password When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t locked Shutdown settings Tiin nn fact ctartun recnmmended Carel Power Management Le Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able
113. es only and where applicable this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf e Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern e Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods e 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 XI P reface General Battery Precautions XII 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 qual ified servic
114. esolution 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 dis play 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 C 22 Multiple External Display Notes NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configure Surround PhysXe 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 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 3 Click Configure Surround PhysX 4 Click Span displays with Surround and click Configure at Osako 3S ng P amp w w kip 1 a Tonk P gt Son Configure Surround Phy
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116. et a password for access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility 5 14 Security Menu 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 pass word 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 pass word 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 Security Menu 5 15 BIOS Utilities aN ANS Password Warning If you set a boot pass word 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 contac
117. fication Area Icons Flexikey Application B 19 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 Figure B 16 Key Configuration B 20 Flexikey Application Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left right and middle buttons of the attached mouse and also for any backward and forward buttons if appli cable 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 DELAY TIME ACTION DEVICE KEY MS v START RECORDO ACTION TYPE x Figure B 17 Mouse Configuration Flexikey Application B 21 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard Settings Express Key To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys use E
118. from the Use a soft dry cleaning bottom of the pad and the left and right buttons are divided roughly down the mid ouR dle as illustrated below Press the left button zone for a left click and right button Se OE zone for a right click action Disabling the Pad Wa Mouse Driver Use the Fn F1 or Con trol Center button to dis able the Touchpad If you are using an external mouse your operating system Figure2 5 may be able to auto configure Touchpad your mouse during its installa Sensitivity tion or only enable its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user documenta tion for details Len Button mna 2 8 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Touchpad Configuration Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see Touchpad on page 4 8 you can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows or by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon F in the notification area of the taskbar in the This computer model se Deskt Y th ET he WonchPad ano bit IP ries may feature different esktop app You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling a pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further in Le TouchPad Scrolling These TouchPads may formation at www synaptics com ynep differ in their vertical Misuse Prtrperties x TETEE scrolling function in most Botons Pontes PomberOpbors Wheel
119. he 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 ca bles 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 ca ble 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 compat ible adapter display for full details Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10 a Compatible Adapters For a list of compatible adapters check the vid eo adapter display de vice documentation or with your distributor supplier Audio Setup for HDMI C 9 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Wireless Display Configuration 1 Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 10 2 Press the gM 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 Project LA PC screen only Figure C 7 jw Fa Duplicate Add a Wireless Display Second screen only
120. he Control Panel The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10 e Right click the Start Menu icon gm in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu e Press the Windows logo key gm on your keyboard and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel e Type Control Panel into the Search box in the taskbar and click on the icon when it pops up Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manage Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop EB Control Panel Quick Start Guide g 71 Control Panel Desktop apo Apps EJ Settings Web control panel control panel add or remove programs D control panel system restore control panel windows 10 control panel settings display control panel list of programs control panel command line BS Ww ww control panel shortcut Store A Time Machine Control Panel O ae Mystuff Figure 1 20 Windows 10 Control Panel Access Windows 10 Control Panel 1 29 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
121. he Sys tem 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 B 8 The System Program will display an arrow icon J 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 Figure B 2 Control Center Menus B 4 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey 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 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 a 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 th
122. ical hard disks SSDs to form your RAID volume If you have selected RAIDO Stripe then you can adjust the Strip Size to your requirements it is recommended that you set the Strip Size to 128KB Go to Create Volume and press lt Enter gt The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc K MyRAID RAIDO Stripe 238 5GB Normal Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu 6 8 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules 22 Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset however ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so e Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive as the com puter 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 lt F7 gt 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 lt Enter gt 25 Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 10 disc 26 Click Next gt 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 opera
123. icon in the notification area Restore Defaults 6 44 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules 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 amp Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 4 Install SBX Fi MB 5 AP gt Yes Click Yes to accept the license agreement terms Click Next gt Full Installation button Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer DANA WY 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 Figure 6 29 Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 Taskbar Notification Area Icon Sound Blaster Audio 6 45 Modules 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 Sound pp H PROFILE SBX PRO STUDIO SCOUT MODE VOICE FX EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS Figure 6 30 Sound Blaster X Fi Select Profile MB5 Profile R 9 N Adventure and Driving Simulation First Person Action Shooter c A Real Time St
124. iguration of you must use the NVIDIA control panel to configure the displays multiple displays You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help NaN as 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 volume The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume is very low Control Panel in the Windows notification area or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page 1 19 to adjust Unwelcome numbers appear when typing Num Lock is turned ON see Top Case on page 1 7 7 10 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting a 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 The system freezes or the screen goes The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter dark press the sleep Fn F12 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The sys
125. igure C 14 Adjust video image settings S LE Switch Primary 2 Drag the icons to match your dplay configuration Display identify Right click and select Make primary and click Apply gt Yes to save changes S 5 Descriptor Sygem Information L Configuring an External Display NVIDIA C 19 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 9 10 Figure C 15 Drag Display Icons 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 Click Apply gt Yes to save any further changes B nvidia Control Panel o x File Edit Desktop Display Help Back ka A Select a Tack 30 Settings Adjust image settings with preview Manag JD settings NVIDIA nView technology allows you to specify how you would kke lo use multiple displays Configure Surround Physx Orsplay Change resolubon Adhi desktop color settings 1 Select the displays you want to use Rotate desplay View HDCP status Geforce GTX 970M Sot up digital audio Ww Laptop Display 1 Adjust desktop size and position neal ta vieso Adjust video color settings Adjust video image settings My display is not shown 2 Drag the icons to match your display configuration B iem normalien Apply Cancel Drag the display icons to match the layout you want to use C 20 Configuring an External Display NVIDIA NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Multiple Displa
126. iple 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 e LAUNCH APP This simply assigns single keys or mouse clicks to launch any program s or application s executable file e EXPRESS TEXT With this you can assign single keys or mouse clicks to send commonly used strings of text e DISABLE Use this function to disable any keyboard keys or mouse buttons e STATISTICS Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application and to disable unused keys 1 18 Flexikey Application Quick Start Guide oO Function Keys amp Visual Indicators The function Keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Function Visual Indicators Function Visual Indicators Fan Control N FAN SPEED LFY MAXIMUM Control Center Toggle see over Display Toggle Touchpad Toggle lt ey K Brightness Decrease Increase Fn Toggle Automatic E FAN BCC D Full Power Fa AUTOMATIC Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn 1 d pri FY LI Turn LCD Backlight Off i PC Camera s BANERA SH Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on 0 Power Toggle Fn HE11 Airplane Airplane mode on Mute Toggle Mode Toggle all Airplane mode off ved Volume Decrease Increase Fn rte A Sleep Toggle Lu 90 Fn Power Button Powered USB 3
127. ir A ANALOG i I D i You should enable the x auto popup dialog to au tomatically detect when a device has been ka plugged in If disabled double click connector cae 3 settings y and click the d m i sad igh box to enable the auto K er popup detection of Enab Bams sanagara plugged n devices Aal REALTEK Is ae Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the notification area to check the set ting Headphone Configuration It is recommended that you set the Speaker Configuration to Ste reo 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 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 5 Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone Out 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 e Line In Jack Rear Speaker Out e Microphone In Jack Center Subwoofer Speaker Out S PDIF Out Jack Side Speaker Out for 7 1 Surround Sound Only As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up 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
128. irrored drive does not Data on the mirrored drive is compared to match the data on the source drive the data on the source drive 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 re build 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 57 See over for details on how to verify and repair RAID volume data Verification will identify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume 6 58 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data 1 2 3 4 Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window Click Manage and click Advanced Click Verify and click Verify button to begin the process in some cases you may be required to initialize a volume before verification Sha OO lt 8 Sates Manage Perormange Preferences Help l Manage Volume Storage System View Name MyRAID ame status Mormal Type RAID Q Data stripe size 16 KB CP wR een Bi Figure 6 40 ree ond dui Intel Rapid Virite cache bu Cache nede Mast a Storage taan 5 amal empty port Z Veron dete TE
129. 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 indi cator for status illuminated LED Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application not in the Start screen press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon G gt in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on off The Con trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera Touch Pad on off see Appendix B for full details lea wes H a Control Center Access ENTER AIEEE E FIT TO run the Control Cen ter press the IR sySTEM BRD AN Fn Esc key F combination FAH SPEED or double pie click the icon Cs in the noti Fy P x fication area conserevarion E 3 of the taskbar J Close the Control Center by clicking La es anran S the P7 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 1 10 Control Center Quick Start Guide oO Keyboard Backlight LED Press Fn plus the E 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 Q key to launch the keyboard backlight application to configure the settings
130. l 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 In tel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your HDDs SSDs in AHCI mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 6 55 RAID To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 01 or Mirroring RAID 1 modes see Table 6 I 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 Technol ogy on page 6 55 Note the following s RAID mode with UEFI disabled legacy mode does not support PCIe SSDs s AHCI mode with the IRST driver installed does not support PCIe SSDs 6 2 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules S Table 6 1 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 RAID Levels implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive ae Array Types 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 d
131. l 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 DS Screen Resolution o x e v 4 E All Control Panel Items gt Display gt Screen Resolution v amp Search Control Pane D Change the appearance of your display Identify Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors v Fi gure ay Resolution 1920 x 1080 Recommended Screen Resolution Orientation Landscape M U Iti ple Displays Multiple displays Duplicate these displays v This is currently your main display Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key LL P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply You can configure attached displays from Project C 3 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 6 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu Dy Screen Resolution U x amp e All Control Panel Items gt Display gt Screen Resolution n D Cc Change the appearance of your display Detect Identify Figure C 3 Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors Screen Resolution M Iti le Dis la Resolution 1920 1080 Recommended H p p y Orientation Landscape Options ee Duplicate these displays Multiple displa This is currently voul ss oetlis nt Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 4 Sthow desktop only on 2
132. lay control panel 3 Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 768 although preferably 1366 768 or above B Screen Resolution k L x B Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Detect identity Display 1 Mobile PC Display Resolution 1920 1080 Recommended M 1920 x 1080 Recommended 1600 x 900 Cancel 1280 720 1024 x 768 Figure 1 29 Screen Resolution 1 38 Power Options Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Chapter 2 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio g Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Multi in 1 Card Reader Audio Features Touchpad and Buttons Mouse B r a eee Overview 2 1 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 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 how BUCS UN ene ever you will need to contact your distributor supplier to do this in order to avoid er s and or screw s for y y DD TT h Violating the terms of your warranty upgrade as this may vio late the terms of your warranty NNS JIS Bottom Cover Removal Warning If you need to replace remove the hard disk
133. 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 instruc tions below to obtain an effective sound test 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 37 5 Bass Management 6 Sound Blaster X Fi 7 MB5 Advanced 8 Settings Attach your headphones speakers to the headphone out jack Run the Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar or from the item in the Start screen Click ADVANCED SETTINGS gt SPEAKERS HEADPHONES Select 5 1 Surround under Speakers Headphones Configuration Click to place checks in the Bass Redirection Subwoofer Gain check boxes Move the slider for Crossover Frequency to its maximum setting Click Test to hear the sound Your headphones speakers will now be configured for 5 1 Surround Bass Management Bass Redirection Subwoofer Gain Crossover Frequency 6 54 Sound Blaster Audio Modules 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 SATA PAGS Ue SS peor Storage Technology 22 Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 12 does not support M 2 i SSDs with a PCl e Inter IRST
134. ly create record edit share and save practically everything from the movies we watch to the pictures we take to the documents we store BI Understanding the Application Notification Area Is your PC optimized for storage performance and reliability B Storage System Status Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows based application that provides improved perfor mance and reliability for systems Equipped with disks for desktop mobile and server platforms When using one or multiple disks you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower il Managing the Storage System power consumption When using more than one disk you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure Click More help on this page at the bottom of any page for page spe cific help il Creating a Volume BI Optimizing the Storage System E In this section Ei Preferences Getting Started B Troubleshooting System Requirements Understanding the Application Glossary Figure 6 39 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 57 Modules Table 6 2 RAID Level Verification amp Repair Status 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 Bad blocks are reassigned Bad blocks are identified If the data on the m
135. ly 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 Language Figure B 13 Enable Keyboard amp Mouse Language Selection Language Interface You can change the language interface by right clicking the icon FF in the notification area of the taskbar and selecting the language from the menu B 18 Flexikey Application Control Center amp Flexikey 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 USE FN BACKSPACE TO ENABLE OR DISABLE FLEXIKEY Figure B 14 Enable Disable Flexikey The icon Flexikey icon in the notification area of the taskbar will appear grayed out A when Flexikey is off and in color AH when on an on screen icon will also pop up to display the status of the application as it is toggled on off Figure B 15 Taskbar Noti
136. mance 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 Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance you properly shut down all pro devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer grams 5 Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Vill Preface 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 e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer IX Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements AS Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any u
137. mputer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 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 adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On 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 Battery FAQ on page 3 21 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 17 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow er button on the front panel When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Stand by Hibernate Shutdown hot key butto
138. n aca tet eionsicaulccaca cette aeswincoes A 6 Powered USB 3 Combo POT scars cancencs eena E E E EE E EE EE A 6 Control Center amp Flexikey Oa o ENEA N ENE E E A E E E NE B 1 Conto OO e E E E stoaahannemseerawiass B 1 E A E AAN E A N E O N A E AE B 1 Powar MOIO ae E E E er ee nee er ee B 3 Conroe Cimber M RS es sare E E E E E A E E E E E T E B 4 Power staus Syse Rro K sesane E ENE EE AE B 5 DS RR B EOS enna nea cass B 5 XXVIII Preface ien CY Stitt PROSE AI sci cc scte cone A E E E E A EE pase acon reac boracecesabacencs B 5 Pan Kee oy Stelih POO T TT B 5 This system Supports Power Saving power aacsiesasevevteiaciecanestush deadizaseteesaiecdecanersnt caastanhcgsluesiatdans B 6 Sleep Buton system Ke T B 6 Desktop Background System Program siecesssssvscesmnecetanssaienxanmnccceemansameaminedannaenssomassadeecemeusadausenceeanveseties B 6 Display Switch System Program esse sese eee eee eee B 6 KSA eT e Coy Stems a T aecsasencenecaiate E E A A E A E B 7 1 o chPad amera DEVICE cagececsccesoeteaseee ecco ar EEE E E E EE B 7 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode sss sss B 7 Le Wimdows key Cammina ses casio ci gemerstes esses nia i EEE AEE eE AE aE A iE ae B 7 Heddr hone LE one EE E E R E I EE E EA E EE B 7 ST yO Ganne J eer E ates daecened sci seeusanentcnaneataseecsuacaceast B 7 Display Utility System Program for High Definition displays only sss sese B 8 PU OV Kala MNS SO OUE we ccasesnncsonesavactreswar
139. n 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 Ya 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 9 for details Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management Figure 3 1 Shut Down Restart 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 g icon or press the Windows logo om 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 10 Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel Sign out File Explorer Sleep Search Hibernate Run Shut down Restart Shut down or sign o
140. nced Chipset Control You can change DDI Display Digital Interface control from DDI to mDP Mini DisplayPort or DDI to TBT Thunderbolt here to support external displays con nected to these ports see sidebar Intel R Thunderbolt Technology Advanced Menu gt 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 Figure 1 130n page 1 21 1 22 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Intel Thunderbolt Technology Figure 5 5 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 10 Advanced Menu Security Level Advanced Menu gt 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 connec tion 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 ap
141. nformation Speed 1 Gbps IP Address 172 18 176 146 Duplex Full Duplex Gateway 172 18 0 63 MAC Address 80 FA 5B 1A F6 0E Net Mask 255 255 240 0 Figure 6 22 Killer Network Manager Killer Ethernet Killer Network Manager 6 33 Modules Killer Wireless Killer Wireless displays the current status of the Killer Wireless controller if in stalled K Killer Network Manager Killer Wireless Killer Wireless njajac 1535 Wireless Network Adapter Network Information Access Point RD18 ADSL server Transmit Speed 144 Mbps IP Address 192 168 1 133 Receive Speed 144 Mbps Gateway 192 168 1 1 Figure 6 23 Wireless Mode Unknown Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Killer Network Wireless Band 5 GHz Mac Address 9C B6 D0 00 0D 89 Manager Killer Signal Strength 100 Wireless Optimize For Game Mode Low Latency Regular Throughput O Max Throughput Mode Regular Latency Max Throughput 6 34 Killer Network Manager Modules Fingerprint Reader Module yX 4 A The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer l i Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows A meade 7 l ems 10 Y ina and Power Saving password enabled for full security protection States There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model Install the If your computer is in a driver from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc by following the
142. ng Select a device and click Remove Device Remove device to disconnect from any device Settings m x 03 DEVICES Printers amp scanners Manage Bluetooth devices Figure 6 27 Connected devices Bluetooth Devices gt Bluetooth D on Remove Device Your PC is searching for and can be discovered by Mouse amp touchpad Bluetooth devices Typing D RC s iPhone AutoPlay Connected Remove device SR DAVY LIN b Ready to pair Phone Ready to pair tay STANLEY NB ka Ready to pair Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 43 Modules 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 E 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 B Bluetooth Settings N OPUS COM Parts Hardaare Discovery L Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC A Bluetooth devices will see the name of this PE Nonfications LZ Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect Figure 6 28 Bluetooth Setti ngs L Show the Bluetooth
143. not work with certain external USB compliant devices check your device s documentation lf 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 6 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 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 amp HDMI Display Port on page C 8 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 Problems and Possible Solutions 7 13 Troubleshooting have used Update Driver in Device t is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter Manager Unknown device gt Other 4 which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers amp Utilities Devices to try and install the Airplane Users Manual disc This issue
144. o Setup without rebooting UEFI Boot amp POST When UEFI Boot is en abled 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 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal 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 E7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot op tions 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 The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and
145. o ace aH ie 1678161 pagea Tha 36hreia will appede a Die vereer to the dhi of the men bee biomaten Abiu these opbers and matruchons on how lo change them enh appesi Bari an this mamian bor You can use the scroll bane view ihe comana Afa anderen AP b Bae 2 10 Touchpad Configuration Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Disabling the Touchpad If you need to disable the Touchpad for any reason e g you may find that when us g ing 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 You can also set the system to automatically disable the internal Touchpad when an external USB point device e g a USB mouse is attached 1 Goto the Mouse Properties control panel 2 Click to select Device Settings tab 3 Click to place a check in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached check box 4 Click OK to save the setting Mouse Properties x Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel HardWare Device Settings Synaptics Pointing Device A Matar EVALUATION COPY Figure 2 amp Enab Name Port Mouse Properties Ext Synaptics TouchPad V8 2 on PS 2 Port PS 2 Disable Touchpad Ext Synaptics TouchPad V1 2 on SMB Port SMB Tray Icon Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM Touchpad Configuration 2 11 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio NAINI AG
146. o restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 42 for configura tion instructions 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next gt Next 5 Click Install 6 Click Finish 7 8 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 41 Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 1 Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices or click the Blue tooth icon Eq 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 E tig u Add a Bluetooth Device EDI DEVICES Allow a Device to Connect Primers scanner 4 N Manage Bluetooth devices Show Bluetooth Devices Figure 6 25 Connected deros Rhieiaotb j Devices gt Bluetooth aen peak sistas Bluetooth Taskbar an oop ilinin Lad Menu lia Cer Join a Personal Area Network Abani EJ each to pa i Open Settings E MACK SIEM K 744 Remove Icon 0 bo pai HCS Phone ay a E 2 44 PM A W d RT 00 B 3772015 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 L 267949 6 42 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairi
147. o restart the system in order to find the device again A 6 Interface Ports amp Jacks Control Center amp Flexikey Appendix B Control Center amp Flexikey Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the functions of the Control Center amp Flexikey appli cations 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 EZ EY in the notification area of the taskbar to launch the application Overview B 1 Control Center amp Flexikey Control Cente
148. o the BIOS versions are sub system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the ject to constant change original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set PA Aau opa Wore tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your ele E A E es screens may appear system ever needs Servicing slightly different from those pictured on these There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you pages 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 r e Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities 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 BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can l l l ETTR Asthe POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there malfunction To correct is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary WISE TO SIS and prompt you to run Setup up and restore the Opti ds PSE Wi If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load mai the operating system Once that starts you can t get int
149. o the Sound control panel in Windows Right click in the Playback tab the Bluetooth Stereo Audio device the default device is Headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection Problems and Possible Solutions 7 15 Troubleshooting Thunderbolt Support You can enable disable Thunderbolt support and set the security level in the BIOS Aptio Setup Utility It is enabled in Legacy Mode by default Restart the computer Enter the Aptio Setup Utility BIOS by pressing F2 at startup Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu Select Intel R Thunderbolt and press Enter Select Intel R Thunderbolt Technology press Enter and select Enabled Disabled If Enabled select Security Level and press Enter select the level required from the menu and press Enter after making the selection nee Legacy mode will allow any devices to be connected e You can set the port to allow only devices with a Unique ID to connect e If you set a one time saved Key to ensure only approved devices can connect e Setting the port to DP will only allow display devices to connect to the port and no data connections will be allowed If you want to use the Thunderbolt port for display only then you must set this as the security level and Mini DisplayPort2 in Figure 1 13 on page I 21 will then be turned off 8 Press F4 to save any changes made and restart the computer Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices To prevent system problems do
150. oduct Secondly CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to whereas most quality markings are voluntary Preface 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 in stalled 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the follo
151. ok is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on ina travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F12 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 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 its 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 No image appears on the external You havent installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the monitor have plugged in and powered Control Panel See Appendix C for instructions on installing and configuring on the video driver Sr mn a lll R 7 8 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting The Thunderbolt Port doesn t appear to The Thunderbolt Port must be enabled in the BIOS You will need to enable work Thunderbolt support in the BIOS Intel R Thunderbolt Technology Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 10 An external display will not connect to the The sec
152. om the computer has been completed J Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 39 Modules 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation I Oa ee Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 42 for configura tion instructions Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l E E ee Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Next Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next Select the setup type Typical is recommended and click Install Click Finish See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 42 for configura tion instructions 6 40 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Yes t
153. on figure the HDMI audio output Go to the Sound control panel Click Playback tab The playback device will be selected You may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button Double click the device to access the control panel tabs oe SN 75 Sound x Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings NVIDIA HDMI Output Port 1 N VIA M SyncMaster 3 NVIDIA High Definitis Default Device yy Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Configure Properties Cancel Appl C 6 Audio Setup for HDMI NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 6 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 7 Click OK to close the Sound control panel E Sync as56er C Properties E General Supeerted Formats Levals nhoncements Advanced Ching eon Cectraller ilormaticen Bh AIDA High Dp dmnEan Sides Properties Py A Jack Information LR HOMI Daga Jack Device usage Use this device enable ka Synchdasters lt Properties x General Supported Formats Lele Enhancements advanced Chloe the anhancernents to apply for pour garent speaker configuration Changes may not take effect until the nest bene you start playback L Tse all enhancements LTE C Room Correction oO Loudness qualucation Enhance Properties De gorigtion Litr Presents Protection plemanatex ee ba loer 8 apecified autol
154. onservation Zl DLEE suTTOoRNM Figure 3 7 Control Center 3 12 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL ALT DEL key combination from almost any of the Win dows 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 ap pears to display Sleep Shut down and Restart Figure 3 amp 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 per form the function selected e S TET Configuring the Power Buttons 3 13 Power Management Settings Menu Power Controls The Settings item in the Start Menu and also as an App gives you access to a num ber of power settings control panels which enable you to quickly adjust power op tions Click System to access the menu including the power option settings Settings D x File Fenlorer Settings er EA Ef r o System Devices Network amp Internet Personalization Display notifications Bluetooth printers Wi Fi airplane mode Background lock apps power mouse VPN sereen colors Search the we R L Ca G Figure 3 9 R Accounts Time amp language Ease of Access Privacy Set
155. or setong To enable G SYNC on G SYNC capable monitor do the following gu E 4 1161 xr mage seilir L Set the G GYNK capable Gplay as the primary detay on Get vo TREE LR 2 Page Set U G SYNC p G Desg gt E nan AT KKO werwon of MEP vrr xal syra valh tow latre y ard no fr Yw Typical usage scenarios Payeng games at hgh refresh rates G SYNC C 27 Figure C 21 3D Settings gt Global Settings gt Vertical sync NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Setting up G SYNC 1 2 3 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 12 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 Click Enable G Sync you can select for full screen mode or for windowed and full screen mode 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 Click next to 3D Settings if its sub items are not shown and then click Manage 3D Settings Click Global Settings select Vertical syne 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 Settings Feature Setting MultiFrame Sampled AA MFAA Off Multi display mixed GPU acceleration Multiple displ
156. ouse 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 BROWSE ACTION Tre y LAUNCH APF save Ti im Our Figure B 27 Mouse Launch App Browse to Executable File Mouse Settings Launch App B 33 Control Center amp Flexikey 3 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 5 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile CNADLE ENAGLE Usc Fw BADKSPADE TO ENAGLE OR Dissapte FucKiKxcy NAME RIGHT TOOL TIPS BROWSE AGTION TYPE E LAUNCH Arr RESTORE RESET SAVE Figure B 28 Mouse Button Set to Launch App B 34 Mouse Settings Launch App Control Center amp Flexikey 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 S TEXT CONTENT KZ RESET Figure B
157. page Right View 1 21 D Quick Start Guide Intel R Thunderbolt Technology Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 10 Security Level Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 11 Figure 1 13 on page 1 21 1 22 Right View Quick Start Guide oy Left View Figure 1 14 Left View RJ 45 LAN Jacks 2 USB 3 0 Ports Powered USB 3 0 m IR L D a Port Line In Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack S PDIF Out Jack ea a Powered USB 3 0 Port to ol USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color Note that the USB 3 0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on USB The powered USB 3 0 3 in Figure 1 14 port can supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still pow ered 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 13 Toggle power to this port by using Fn power button Left View 1 23 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 15 Bottom View Bottom View 1 Fan Outlet Intake 2 Subwoofer 1 24 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
158. password Sian in to Widows useig 2 Leyortl photo Add Fingerprint Reader Module 6 37 Modules 6 You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times 7 Click Close when complete 8 You can choose to Add another finger this is recommended or Remove the current fingerprint reading 9 You can now scan your fingerprint to log on to the computer 6 38 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module vy If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth P S module either Intel Qualcomm Atheros or 3rd Party module then install the Operation Aboard driver as instructed on the following pages Aircraft Make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before in PUATA EAEE electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited stalling the driver Make sure the WLAN amp Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see a 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 Therefore 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 fr
159. pdates will include the latest hot fixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 9 for instructions Drivers amp Utilities 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 gt Unin stall a program Click to select the driver if it 1s 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 Fea tures menu 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Devices and Printers gt 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 Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities 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 direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver softw
160. pgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines and power cord 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 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 specifica tions 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 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which is specific to polymer batteri
161. power saving state e g appropriate instructions on the page overleaf Hibernate or Sleep you should keep your finger The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in options configuration of the Win Pecco HII sensor dows Account Allow the system to fully resume before swiping your finger across the sensor Fingerprint Reader Module 6 35 Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached CD DVD drive Click Option Drivers Click 2 Install Fingerprint Driver gt Yes Click Next gt Install Click Finish to restart the computer The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in options configuration of the Windows Account see overleaf Oa eS nn ee SS a ee 6 36 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Fingerprint Module Configuration 1 Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign in 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 l 4 Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fingerprint Figure 6 24 l 5 The wizard will then guide you through the set up process to scan your fingerprints Accounts Sign in options St ACCOUNTS Find a et Add Fingerprint g Require sign in N Password 4 PIN R ioon Swipe the same finger on the fingerprint Windows Hello reader Picture
162. proval 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 con nected re driver or DP tunnel no PCIe tunneling and no tunneling is done for PCIe devices If you want to use the Thunderbolt port for display then you must set this as the security level and Mini DisplayPort2 in Figure 1 13 on page I 21 will then be turned off BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities 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 sys tem 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 55 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 sys tem 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
163. r Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon Cs 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 Gam ing section of the Control Center Figure B 1 Control Center amp Flexikey B 2 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey 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 i B Power Power Conservation Mode Mode Balance Energy Star Energy Star Performance Balance Table B 1 Power Modes Overview B 3 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 a Display Utility TEOTEO contr IR system PROGRAM The Display Utility icon Fj will only appear in t
164. r drives with ae ashe YOU MES TC OASES MET UO ass OY POC Ly YOU VES W Figure 6 Z 51 BitLocker Drive Operating system drive Encryption C BitLocker off T Fixed data drives 99 Turn on BitLocker Removable data drives BitLocker To Go MEMSTICK D BitLocker off TPM Administration LE TSY Managemeni Privacy statement Trusted Platform Module 6 71 Modules 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 Se a a eg ee ee ee Overview 7 1 Troubleshooting
165. rategy lt Custom gt Select Color Theme 6 46 Sound Blaster Audio Modules 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 E O G e D Figure 6 31 Sound Blaster X Fi Surround Crystalizer Bass e Smart te Me log Plus MB5 SBX Pro Studio e Surround Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion e Crystalizer Enhances audio to make it sound livelier e Bass Enhances the bass level of the sound system e Dialog Plus Enhances dialogue levels for movies etc e Smart Volume Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con stant adjustment It is recommended that this is set to Loud see sidebar Sound Blaster Audio 6 47 Modules 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 PROFILE Figure 6 32 Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 Scout Mode Sound gt Gita SBX PRO STUDIO SCOUT MODE VOICE FX EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS THIS PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOU TO HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FROM FURTHER AWAY GIVING YOU A DISTINCT TACTICAL ADVANTAGE IN COMBAT Scout Mode Hot Key Configuration Configure Hot Keys 6 48 Sound Blaster Audio Modules Voice FX Click on the power button Ky to enable Voice FX and cli
166. reen Q RDIAI Get Started Get Skype Maps Calculator Alarms amp Clock p x CC Paint OneNote File Explorer 03 Settings C Power i All apps Search the web and Windows Figure 1 18 Expanding the Start Menu Windows 10 Start Menu 1 27 Quick Start Guide Pining Unpinning Apps amp 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 pro grams to from the taskbar select pin to taskbar unpin this program from the taskbar R E Life at a glance Play and Explore L z Open Opani Get Started Open file location TEP s i 9 Run as administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Pin to Start Pin to taskbar Get Skype Maps Calculator Unpin from Start Alarms amp Clock Resize gt Turn live tile off S Paint gt Pin to taskbar E Restore previous versions OneNote Send ta K Cut Copy File Explorer 03 Settings U Power i All apps Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties m 0 B Figure 1 19 Pin to Start Unpin from Start 1 28 Windows 10 Start Menu Windows 10 Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open t
167. right click the Start Menu SS icon or press the Windows logo gE X key combination to Sign out Sleep Hibernate Shut down and Restart Programs and Features Mobility Center 4 Power Options Event Viewer Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Men System TE Goto the Power Options Hardware and Sound Network Connections control panel Disk Management Click Choose what the power buttons do raire hiini Click Change settings that are currently po ag A a unavailable Change settings that are currently unavailable Click to put a check in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control panel Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel Sign out File Explorer Sleep Search Hibernate Run Shut down Shut down or sign out gt Restart Figure 1 28 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 37 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 Disp
168. s have not been installed Make sure you have cannot be configured installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Wireless LAN Module on page6 21 and or Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module on page 6 39 A file cannot be copied to from a The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is connected Bluetooth device 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 EE lls lt a 7 12 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting 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 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 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 The port is not powered on Toggle power to the port using the Fn power button combination This function may
169. s 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 2GB of system memory RAM B a a E ee 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide 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 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 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 adapter 3 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle it is preferable not to exceed 135 degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 4 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 E Shutdown Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down com mand in Windows see page 7 33 This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figur
170. s it supports One of the connected displays is used as the display device Clone 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 Extend You will need to enable Thunderbolt support in the BIOS Intel R Thunderbolt Technol ogy Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 10 You can also set the level of security for the Thunderbolt port in the BIOS If you want to use the Thunderbolt port to sup port display devices then you will need to set the security level to support display devices only Se curity Level Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 11 TT you want to use the Thunderbolt port for display then you must set this as the security level and Mini DisplayPort2 in Figure 1 13 on page I 21 will then be turned off C 16 Display Devices Configuring an External Display NVIDIA Clone the Displays 1 Attach your external display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel see page C 72 3 Double click Display if the sub menus
171. s often as you can You may schedule these pro grams 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 14 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes VAY Z A 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 dis tributor supplier for further information Backup and General Maintenance 7 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e 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 defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when op
172. sX da mag nn seve Restore Denda Mrope ewy VIDAS Prat CR a 3 powell pysc engre Put can uin OF aad ro z ecs 5 a Net the dree arround configu ator Oar dagen me e e L eee SS a Prang a WR Configure Surround PhysX C 23 E Surround Displays lt is strongly recom mended that you use 3 identical external dis plays as part of your Surround setup the notebook comput er s internal display is disabled in this set up Figure C 16 Configure Surround PhysX 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 Figure C 17 and selecting Exit NVIDIA Set Up NVIDIA Set Up Surround Surround Ze Set Up Surround Dinpiaye SE TTE Settings E ES oat i 2 3349 1080 w oF oo Select the Resolution Deroy Refresh Aate and Refresh Rate for Eez dete a z your connected dis F712 o P2780 SERIES plays from the menu wb 76 The Bezel Correction pee a section you can adjust the monitor Bezel The evboard shorteuts Enable Surround Cancel outside frame of the 6 monitor so that the l displays are aligned correctly 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
173. se of any portable electronic transmission Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN POI E H amp Bluetooth Combo modules However the Qualcomm Atheros Combo module C Masai PAARE WLAN driver will be installed with the standard LAN driver but you will need to G module s install the Bluetooth driver see page 6 41 are OFF if you are using oo a the computer aboard See the appropriate driver installation instructions on the page indicated below aircraft by putting the e See 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation on page 6 22 ee RO wal s See Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page 6 22 Wireless LAN Module 6 21 Modules 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 23 Oe ae Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Click in the check box to agree to the End User License
174. see overleaf Main Keyboard LED Function key Combinations 1 Launch the Keyboard Backlight Application E BACKLIGHT KEYBOARD ON BACKLIGHT C KEYBOARD Low Keyboard Backlight LED High iim BACKLIGHT L KEYBOARD HIGH Toggle the Top Case Logo LED On Off Table 1 2 Main Keyboard LEDs Keyboard Backlight LED 1 11 Quick Start Guide Keyboard Backlight Application for Illuminated Keyboards Ia The Keyboard Backlight application can be accessed by pressing the Fn plus L key or by clicking the Flexikey button in the Gaming section of the Control Center and then clicking the Backlight tab BRIGHTNESS D 141 COLOMA PARTIAL CURRENT R SS RESET Figure 1 6 Keyboard Backlight Application 1 12 Keyboard Backlight LED Quick Start Guide a 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 MODE CUSTOM q E FULL COLOR i 3 C ie 256 COLOR SCHEME Full Color Swatch 256 Color Scheme Swa
175. ssover Frequency Click SPEAKER CALI BRATION to calibrate the distance and level of the speakers Sounda FD BLASTER R e Figure 6 35 PROFILE SBX PRO STUDIO SCOUT MODE VOICE FX EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS s S a Sound Blaster X Fi SPEAKERS HEADPHONES SPEAKER CALIBRATION MB5 Advanced Settings 7 1 Surround w Stereo 2 0 2 1 Quadraphonic 5 1 Surround 7 1 Surround Headphones Built in Speakers Subwoofer Gain Crossover Frequency MINI Sound Blaster Audio 6 51 Modules 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 se quence required Any hotkeys chosen will be locked by the application and there fore will not be able to be used in other applications Figure 6 36 Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 Hot Key Configuration Hot Key Configuration Enable All Hot Keys Note The checkbox will be automatically cleared if no hot keys are configured below To configure the hot key for a task click on the task and then press the desired key sequence on your computer keyboard Scout Mode SBX PRO Studio VoiceFX Profile P1 Real Time Strategy Profile P2 Profile P3 If a hot key is enabled it will be locked by this application even if the application is closed You will not be able to use it for other applications Unbind All Keys Save Cancel 6 52 Sound Blaster
176. system Camera Settings You can use a Framing grid to help you line up pictures jid The Video recording resolution and frame rate can be set to videosta x any supported by the system Note that capturing high resolu is20x1080p 30fps O tion video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for n E each file After recording video check the video file size right L a click the file and select Properties and the remaining free space Tia S on your hard disk go to File Explorer right click the hard disk Digital vided Bnization and select Properties If necessary you can remove the record D aw ed video file to a removable medium e g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Flicker reduction Related settings If you need to reduce any screen flicker change the settings in Flicker reduction to either e g 50Hz or 60Hz PC Camera 6 63 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 lt you can type camera into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu Click to select either photo fi or video 4 modes Click the photo icon to take a picture and the camera icon will briefly turn yellow as the picture is taken D 5 Click on the video icon ms to start video capture if video capture begins a timer H
177. t te reduce udio distention Provider Microsoft Statue Digabiksd Satine Bastore Defaults b preview E inchaite PMopetiis x Garner Soppteted Formals Lysa nhansemenia Adware C Spiel ad eel The following nudo formal are curent pupported bik Humber of Channel L HDCP Supported ha Daeiba 16 60 ea Rut Sample Rates ode KGT 26 0 HI bance Porm ati Ho compressed formats found Figure C 6 HDMI Device E Swer aster C Properties camera Supported rer mats Levels inhancements Bkarnrpd martese Properties Select the impli rate and ba dapib 16 be uted when merd in thared mace LB bR 48000 He DWO Cmi C Epu 16 bat 44100 Hr CD uait G trt KI KG DYO Gui 124 bit 440100 Hz tudio Quality 124 bn A hir irudia Guiny 7 Allow applications to take excuse conbrol of this device A ce extludive mods appkitelieed pray Restore Geetaults E Canc Ante Audio Setup for HDMI C 7 E Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc you will need to consult the applica tion s documentation to see the appropriate au dio configuration the application must support digital to analog transla tion NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes e Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port BEFORE attempt ing to play audio video sources through the device e Under certain conditions if the HDMI cable is disconnected the default a
178. t your computer s settings View by Large icons R a s ca E hus Raa T erre pr ee sle ig Devic m Se GRE 6 fe ae Rn Maa Edem m Ra Pe ys ls filee a 5 LU A Fonts i S Internet Options C P Mouse EE Network and Center Ry Personalization G Phone and Modem S Realtek HD Audio G Programs and Features Pl Minier 5 Recovery RemoteApp and Deskto 74 Region a ae L P k Security and Maintenance C ier we Sound U Speech Recognition E Storage Spaces a Figure 1 26 NVIDIA Control Panel S TTS ee a a ee ee Video Features 1 35 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 37 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 I 3 Select the power state required from the menu g lne Second New York prison worker charged i breakout police im 8 Herat A let Shut down 03 ti Restart O AS apps Figure 1 27 Shut Down Restart 1 36 Power Options Quick Start Guide oO You can also use the context menu
179. t your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk 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 18 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Provision Factory Default Keys Disabled Figure 5 9 Security Secure Boot Key Management 5 16 Security Menu BIOS Utilities 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 66 for details Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Security Device Support Enable Figure 5 10 Security Device Support ee a a E Security Menu 5 17 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 11 Boot Menu Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright
180. tch Figure 1 7 Keyboard Backlight Color Swatches a a ee ar Oe re eee Keyboard Backlight LED 1 13 Quick Start Guide 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 K Custom Display amp Configure if Keyboard Sections amp Colors Panag ENEC Breathe All Colors Tempo Beat rm Cycle Colors Flashing Dome BD b str ate Table 1 2 Mode Buttons ae Illumination Keys Note that the keyboard illumi nation increase decrease keys may be used to config ure the keyboard LED in Cus tom Mode only 1 14 Keyboard Backlight LED Quick Start Guide g 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 PARTIAL CURRENT LE G 255 B 255 Figure 1 8 Preview amp Keyboard amp Top Case Logo LED Sections a a ee e Keyboard Backlight LED 1 15 D Quick Start Guid
181. tem in stress tests analyze and compare your system s performance against other system profiles in benchmarking and manage sets of system settings in profiles Intel XTU has two views full view and monitoring view The toggle on the top right corner of the window switches between these two views You can also resize each the sections for tuning controls the system table the system graphs and the Vv Figure B 8 Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility Help Overview B 13 Control Center amp Flexikey After the Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility has been installed the CPU Overclocking button will appear on your Control Center Gaming page This button provides quick access to the Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility If you have enabled CPU overclocking the Fan Speed will also automatically be set to overclock do not ad just this fan speed setting if you have enabled CPU overclocking mM COTO gt _ gt E ENTERTAINMENT GAMING LEFT WINDOWS KEY Er Flexikey HEADPHONE CPU MEMORY OVER CLOCKING Figure B 9 Gaming with CPU Overclocking B 14 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey GPU Overclocking Click the button to access the enable disable GPU overclocking 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 980 video adapter Overclocking the graphics pro
182. tem never goes into a power Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options saving mode menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 7 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The system will not wake up from a Wake on LAN is supported in AC mode only power saving state Sleep Hibernate on network activity Wake on LAN even though I have plugged in the powered AC DC adapter 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 Problems and Possible Solutions 7 11 Troubleshooting The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode Check the LED cannot be detected indicator gt 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 Table 1 4 on page 1 19 The PC Camera module cannot be The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the detected module see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page 1 19 Run the camera application to view the camera picture The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules The driver s for the module
183. the shortcut action SAVE E Figure B 26 Mouse Express Key Record Key Combination Mouse Mouse Settings Express Key B 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Control Center amp Flexikey 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 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 Click Stop Record to complete the process Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any mouse setting click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default mouse setting 0 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 function to do so in the same manner as that used for keyboard settings see Enabling Time Record on page B 24 B 32 Mouse Settings Express Key Control Center amp Flexikey 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 m
184. ting system 28 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp 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 56 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 9 Modules SATA RAID Setup 2 PCIE SSDs UEFI Enabled If you are setting up a RAID using 2 PCIE SSDs with the Windows 10 OS in stalled on one of them then follow the setup procedure below To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 01 or Mirroring RAID 1 modes see Table 6 I 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 e The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD e Anconnected external DVD drive s Two Identical PCIe solid state drives s The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc e A USB flash drive e An operable computer to copy files from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc to the USB flash drive 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 amp Utilities
185. tings Your account sync Speech region date Narrator magnifier Location camera settings Work other high contrast users 2 Update amp security Windows Update 3 14 Settings Menu Power Controls 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 CS Settings 03 SYSTEM Display Notifications amp actions Apps amp features Multitasking Tablet mode Power amp sleep Storage Offline maps Default apps About Find a setting Overview Battery level 100 Your battery is fully charged Battery use Battery saver Extends battery life by limiting background activity and push notifications Battery saver is off while charging Battery saver will turn on automatically when your battery falls below 20 Battery saver settings Power Management Figure 3 10 Settings gt Battery Saver Settings Menu Power Controls 3 15 Power Management Power amp Sleep Power amp sleep gives you quick access to Screen and Sleep settings Click Addi tional power settings to go to the main power options control panel i E Settings SYSTEM Display Notifications amp actions Apps amp features Multitasking Tablet mode Battery saver Figure 3 11 Settings gt Power amp Storage
186. tions you must initialize the security platform 6 66 Trusted Platform Module Modules Enabling amp Managing TPM Restart the computer Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST startup Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer You can now manage the TPM from Windows oe oe a Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Security Device Support Enable Figure 6 47 TPM State Enable Trusted Platform Module 6 67 Modules Figure 6 48 BitLocker Drive Encryption TPM Administration TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows 1 2 3 Go to the Control Panel Click BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security Click TPM Administration 1 BitLocker Drive Encryption LI T All Control Panel Items BitLocker Drive Eneryption Contra Panel Home BitLocker Drive Encryption Help protect your files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting your drives with BitLocker Operating system drive C BitLocker off r a Tum on Miilocker Fixed data drives Removable data drives BitLocker To Go MEMSTICK D BitLocker off 92 Disk Management Privacy statement a TPM
187. to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Line In Jack 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 Q D through the Line in jack go to the Sound gt control panel and make sure the Mute box is not checked A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks ae ee Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A Mini DisplayPort 1 2 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 D When you enable a display only connection for the Thunderbolt port in the BIOS then one of the Mini DisplayPorts will be turned off See page A 4 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 RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD NA capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound External 71CH Audio Output is supported
188. ton to complete the installation NVIDIA Video Driver Installation C 1 Ee Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and driv ers are Subject to contin ual updates and changes Check with your distributor supplier for the latest details on video cards supported see Video Controller Options on page D 2 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 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 gM 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 Project 2 lL prenan sng NVIDIA Control Panel If you have connected 2 or 3 external displays configured Figure C 1 Duplicate in Clone mode you must use Project the NVIDIA control panel to configure the displays C In this case do not use the Windows Key P key Proj ect combination as this does Second screen only not affect the changes made by the NVIDIA control panel C 2 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 Goto the Contro
189. tooth 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 1630 Module Factory Option 3rd Party Combo WLAN 802 11b g n and Bluetooth v4 0 LE Combo M 2 2230 Module Factory Option Windows 10 64 bit Painted Style Shipping Mode FlexiCharger DoubleShot X3 Pro with Killer WLAN Module D 4 Specifications Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Fingerprint Reader Module Factory Option Trusted Platform Module 2 0 ACPI V5 0 Supports Wake on LAN AC Mode Only Supports Wake on USB Supports Wake on RTC Alarm AC Mode Only Removable 8 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 89WH Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 16 9A 330 Watts Temperature Operating 10 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 428mm w 308mm d 45mm h 4 8kg Barebone System with Single VGA Card amp Battery A barebone system does not include the HDD RAM adapter power cord and factory option modules weight tolerance within 5
190. udio playback device will not revert to speakers until the computer 1s restarted Gf 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 Configuring an External Display NVIDIA on page C 17 3 Setup 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 amp 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 8 Audio Setup for HDMI NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Wireless Display Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod ule 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 t
191. udio Output Supported By Headphone Microphone Line In amp S PDIF Jacks Full Size Color Illuminated Keyboard with Numeric Keypad amp Anti Ghost Keys Built In TouchPad with Multi Gesture amp Scrolling Functionality W A S D Game Keys LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD Airplane Mode Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Camera Five USB 3 0 Ports One AC DC powered USB3 0 Combo Port One USB 3 1 Port Type C Thunderbolt 3 Port Thunderbolt output requires setting in BIOS Two Mini DisplayPorts 1 2 One DP Port will be off if Thunderbolt output is enabled One HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Out Port with HDCP One Microphone In Jack One Headphone Speaker Out Jack One S PDIF Out Jack One Line In Jack Specifications Two RJ 45 LAN Jacks Super Killer DoubleShot Pro One DC In Jack 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 Three M 2 Slots Slot 1 for M 2 2230 WLAN Combo Module Card with PCle amp USB Interfaces Slot 2 for M 2 2280 SSD Card with SATA PCle x3 x4 Interface Slot 3 for M 2 2280 SSD Card with SATA PCle x3 x4 Interface Built In Qualcomm 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN 2 0M FHD PC Video Camera Module Specifications D 3 Specifications Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 2 2 802 11 a c M 2 WLAN Blue
192. um Compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB Modules 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M PCle 8 8GB GDDR5 Video RAM Microsoft DirectX 12 Compatible NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M PCle 8 6GB GDDR5 Video RAM Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology Supports NVIDIA SLI Technology NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 PCle 8 8GB GDDR5 Video RAM Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology NVIDIA G SYNC Technology supported by Model B FHD LCD panel and GTX 980 series video adapters only Supports 4 Active Displays Supports NVIDIA Surround View Using 1 HDMI Port and 2 Mini DisplayPorts 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 PCle Interface RAID 0 1 Factory Option One 64Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS High Definition Audio S PDIF Digital Output Built In Array Microphone 2 Built In 2W Speakers One Built in Subwoofer Speaker Sound Blaster X Fi MB5 ANSP 3D Sound Technology on Headphone Output External 7 1CH A
193. 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 6 4 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules SATA 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 I 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 e The Microsoft Windows 10 OS DVD e An attached external DVD drive s 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 e The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to the Boot menu select UEFI Setting and press lt Enter gt see page 5 78 Set UEFI Boot to Enabled Press lt Esc gt to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu Select SATA Mode see page 5 72 press lt Enter gt and select RAID Mode Press lt F4 gt and lt Yes gt to Save Changes and Reset As the computer restarts press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS again Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt oS oe ee a Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
194. ure 1 2 on page I 6 Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and cap ture video Se a ee ae a ee ee PC Camera 6 61 Modules App 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 lt 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 6 Figure 6 42 Camera App Mode Icons l 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 43 Camera Menu Bar Self timer Settings 6 62 PC Camera Modules 6 Click Settings ER 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 SETTINGS 4 Press and hold camera button Camera Settings video The Self Timer may be set to take Photos after 2 5 or 10 sec Photos onds and can also be set to continue taking pictures until the Apei ratio camera button is pressed again The Aspect Ratio can be changed to those supported by the Figure 6 44
195. urity level of the Thunderbolt Port must be set to support Display only in Thunderbolt Port order to support external display connections f you want to use the Thunderbolt port to support display devices then you will need to set the security level to support display devices only see Security Level Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 11 When the Thunderbolt port is set to be used for display only then Mini DisplayPort 2 O in Figure 1 13 on page 1 21 will be turned off AMAZ AS 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 of the Mini DisplayPorts doesn t You have enabled the Thunderbolt port as Display only and this turns one of the work Mini DisplayPorts off See Security Level Advanced Menu gt Intel R Thunderbolt on page 5 11 and change the security level of the port EEE a a eg Ss oe eee ee Problems and Possible Solutions 7 9 Troubleshooting The Windows Key P key combination f the system is set to Clone mode with 2 or 3 external displays connected then does not allow the conf
196. ut 3 4 Shutting the Computer Down Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans Con ie trol Panel gt Power Options You can use or modify an existing power plan or Resuming Operation create a new one s ee ae see Table3 1 on The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and page 3 11 for informa to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity tion on how to resume l from a power saving Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac state cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Password T Edit Man Sertings S LU X Power Optics 7 Fi It IS recommended that S L ee RRR S ree you enable a password Change settings for the plan Balanced uga SEIECL the power plan that you want to customize on sysiem resume in Or Ce EZ eee Ls ee OR LA E and then chaase settings that reflect how you warti GORE Te feep And Gey Toa PE TU wami pour CDE bo h YOUr computer to mane pen der to protect your data 1 On ba rug Balanced Active MZ Ten off the dapi 5 minutes 10 minutes Balanced os keguire 3 password on wakeup Purthe comeuter to deep 15 penz H minutes Un batter Yes ii x Phucpeped in Wars Figure 3 2 ee er S i H Hard disk F Internet Explorer Power Plan H Detkiap background settings S 0 Wireless Adapter Settings Advanced Settings
197. ve 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 Atthe 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 aa S Figure B 31 Statistics B 38 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 I 32 NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 l 2 3 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next Click the Close but
198. w Video EA EVALUATION COPY Finch Zeon button to see the demon Seb lee Por n Poring stration video Yos Synapses TouchPad vi r SME Post SMB d Vera Gnsatunns For more details on any of the gestures see the help paap C3 in the lower part of the Disable imemal pointing dence when axteenal USB pointing device is attache right menu window Tray kon Remove tay icon fom taskbar 420 PM State pay icon in taskbar on 420 FU 2 7 S Apmaltd pay icon im taskbar 420 PM Laa EI 347 4 om Mouse Properties Device Settings Detta Cancel Ae 5YHOGE3 C GI The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac tion on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Properties for Synaptics TouchPad Wed on PS2 Port ka Synaptics This Properties window allows you io personalize your pintet dewce A settings Line fie manu tee bo the bef to accasa the customizable features T hpa claie sre hemer parning and sca cima apbona pua real fener geses bD manpulate documents object and apolir gona Using the Properties Window Gick on a feature in the menu bow to sen a page of drsonipions and sangs for thatfeature Some features have several pages of settings Chek en ha pius aign next to a feature i
199. warranty ee a umg Ut ity Vitii Aheng clock feyuency anefcr var pty Figure B 6 Intel Extreme Utility Warning Overview B 11 Control Center amp Flexikey 8 You will need to agree to the usage conditions before continuing 9 You may tune the system using the set of controls provided on the left side menus e g System Information etc intel Intel Exuemne Tuning Litiliny syst am Weorrmatior Bald Base Turn A Conic Cms VR ne Debar Dyra CPU Vaba Daet Cee mN La re Te a S t t 1 87241 Benchmarking Profiles Spp Profile Pairing Figure B 7 Intel R Extreme Tuning Utility B 12 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey 10 A Help file is provided and you can check the Intel website for further information SP Hep aF amp BL Ald Print Options Contents Search TS Welcome E How to Work with Intel XTU 9 Tuning your system 9 Monitoring your system 59 System setting refrence Y 29 Benchmarking He 9 How to Work with Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Intel XTU user interface has five main sections Navigation Views S s Tuning System controls a table System System monitors Navigation and Views The navigation area lists all of the major functions of Intel XTU You can see the details about your system in system information change system settings in a free form in manual tuning test the stability of your sys
200. wing 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 IV Preface 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 BAE E Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface 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 th
201. wn the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow p next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Utility 5 5 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 2 Main Menu Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc System Date System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e 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 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities 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 Controller Configuration Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of any devices on the off board SATA 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 Mac Address Main Menu This item contains information on the BIOS version
202. xpress 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 Inthe 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 NAME E 9 A00 ed TOOL TIPS SPRINT FWDS ACTION TYPE a EXPRESS KEY LAUNCH APP v START RECORD N RESET Figure B 18 Express Key Record Key Combination B 22 Keyboard Settings Express Key Control Center amp Flexikey Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any individual key click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting 0 Any assigned Express Keys will appear in or E Fn Ht Alt NAME LEFT CTRL TOOL TIPS ACTION TYPE RESS J LAUNCH
203. y Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED power indicator _III is 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 lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 5 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 The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure than expected the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 17 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 SSS E E ee a ere ees cep oe ee eS eae Problems and Possible Solutions 7 7 Troubleshooting The computer feels too hot 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 Overheating on page 1 20 amp 1 24 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebo
204. y Connections to HDMl Out Port Mini DisplayPorts Thun derbolt 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 out lined on the previous pages T Multiple Display Connections to HDMI Out Port Mini DisplayPorts Thunderbolt Port C Video Adapters amp Display Port Support Note that NVIDIA GTX video adapters support ex ternal displays attached to both Display ports simulta neously For more information contact your distributor supplier 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 r
205. y by reducing your computer s performance where possible a s S al bide additional plans Figure 3 15 Laa ibid boise ee Change Plan U Change when the computer Automatically balances performance with energy Corsumption om capable hardware Settings Change aea Advanced Power ae Settings Windows Mob Sy Center Screen brightness O 8 4 Nae plan sett T F Power Options gt Edit Plan Settings Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Cheat the drep and cep tle ee ae 1 On hater FF Pugsed in E Hen ot the dipr Nra v Near i Pul the Computer fo seem Nea Ner Adjuk plas brighe a V aa J 9 C 3 22 Battery Information 4 5 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears 2 Power Options x Advanced settings Ga Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Discharge Battery Active Zv alese Do nothing A E Low battery level On battery 0 Plugged in 0 E Critical battery level On battery 1 Plugged in 1 Low battery notification Low battery action On battery Do nothing Plugged in Do nothing C D ar enr hattan ln sal m A Restore plan defaults Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 1 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut
206. you are con It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster nected to the internet z N N 66 LE Audio application see S ank d Blaster Audio on Click the Start Menu and select the Settings item page 6 45 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology Click Update amp Security driver see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on Click Check for updates Windows Update page 6 55 required for AHCI amp RAID mode The computer will now check for updates you need to be connected to the internet The system will install any available updates Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in cluded in your purchase option Drivers Installer Figure 4 3 Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 4 10 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities y 4 A BIOS Screens Overview l ET E R Note that the BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software screens pictured on these pages are intend Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test ed for guidance in set ting up your system s i i eis BIOS Configuration The Setup utility If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes t

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