MSI GX710 User Manual

MSI GX710 Manual

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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    Preface FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. III
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    replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan
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    vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction. Caution on Using Modem 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
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    instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service disassembly is prohibited. Safety Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. 2. Save this User Guide
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    of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: w The power cord or plug is damaged. w well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual. w The equipment was dropped and damaged. w The equipment has battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of
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    Preface WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of
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    Preface Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos" no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su
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    Preface momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. (TÜRKÇE) Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu
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    trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. w AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. Release History Version 1.0 Revision Note First Release Date February 2007 XI
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    FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement II FCC Conditions III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V CD-ROM Drive Notice VI Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VIII Trademarks ...XI Release History XI Introductions How to Use This
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    View 2-9 Right-side View 2-11 Left-side View 2-13 Rear View 2-14 Bottom View 2-15 Power Management 2-16 AC Adapter 2-16 Battery Pack 2-18 Using the Battery Pack 2-21 Basic Operations 2-23 Safety and Comfort Tips 2-23 Have a Good Work Habit 2-24 Knowing the Keyboard 2-25 Knowing the
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    Preface Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-3 Connecting 3-9 Safely Remove Hardware 3-10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-5
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    dependability and customer satisfaction. How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook. Chapter 1, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all
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    Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card. Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and
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    in the future. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in-one application disk, containing the drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function. w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack w AC adapter and power cord w Phone cable/Phone jack
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    Physical Characteristic Dimension 395mm(L) x 278mm(D) x 26.5~34.9mm(H) Weight 3.6kg with 6 cell battery CPU Processor Type Socket S1 (638-pins, uPGA) Turion 64 bit Taylor/Tyler dual core & Support Processor Sempron 64 bit Keene 90nm & 65nm for AMD F & G version L1 Cache 128KB
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    Getting Started Battery Type 6 cells (standard) (4400mAH) / 9 cells (optional) (7200mAH) Storage HDD form factor 2.5" 9.5mm High, 5400rpm Optical Device DVD multi (super multi) I/O Port Monitor(VGA) 15 pin
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    MDC (AZALIA) LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller VRAM LCD Display Detect CRT Support Getting Started Controller --- AZALIA Embedded Wake on Ring --- Support on S3/S4/S5 state PTT Approval --- Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE) PCI-E LAN 10/100/1000 Base on board LAN Wake on
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    Getting Started HDTV Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole 1152 x 768, max 32bit color 1280 x 1024, max. 32bit color volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support --- Yes x 1 2-5
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    Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it. Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The figure of top-open view and description showing below
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    quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 4. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click optional) Quick Launch WLAN & BT(optional) Button to enable/disable the Wireless LAN or 2-7
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    Getting Started Bluetooth (optional) function. P1 Press P1 Quick Launch Button to activate the power saving function that can run SCM Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated. Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Blue when the Notebook PC is accessing the hard disk drive. 2-8
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    bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera). 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Headphones/SPDIF Out: A connector for speakers or headphones. Line In: Used for an external audio
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    order, and it is recommended to replace a new battery. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: The LED goes on when the system is activated; blinking orange when the system is in suspend mode. 1. Wireless LAN/ 2. Bluetooth (optional): 1.Glowing Green when wireless LAN function of the computer is enabled. LED goes
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    PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. 2. PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type-II PC card for expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card, modem card, memory card HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface, it supports any TV or PC
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    -pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the Notebook display. 2-12
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    disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 3. DVB-T Port (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) (optional) DVB-T is an acronym for Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial and means basically the (mostly used in Europe) digital TV broadcasting method that
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    used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 5. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 6. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to computer when AC adapter is not connected. 2-14
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    Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 2. Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is pushed to
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    Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this Notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your
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    AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. 2. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. 4. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord
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    pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. Releasing the Battery Pack It's a better way to have extra battery for enough power supply, so you don't have to worry about the lack of battery power. It's recommend to buy a battery pack from your local dealer
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    Getting Started y y x v 2-19
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    place. 3. After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track, then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber. 4. Make sure the Lock/Unlock Button is in lock position. u x Warning 1. Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. 2. Please follow your local laws
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    may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. w Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. w Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F). w Do not temper with
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    before you begin charging. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary. w If you do not use the Notebook for a long time, it is suggested to remove the battery pack from your Notebook. This may be helpful to extend your
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    proper position (about 90-degree) when operating. w Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists. w Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel, so that you can have the optimal view. w Avoid using your Notebook in the space where may cause your discomfort (such as on the bed). w The
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    and position of LCD panel. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort. Getting Started Sit straight and keep a good posture. Adjust the desk's height. Adjust the chair's height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods
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    Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook's keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the Notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. 2-25
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    Typewriter Keys Getting Started Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed,
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    Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, which are used to control the cursor movement. Cursor Keys Getting Started Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for
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    Getting Started The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between "insert" and "overtype" modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one
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    and Both. Disable/enable Touchpad. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Increase the built-in speaker's volume. + Disable the Notebook's audio function. + Force the Notebook into suspend mode + (depending on the system
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    is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. u v w 1. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of
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    This procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can double-click. n Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your Notebook by using drag-and-drop. To do so, place the cursor on the
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    Getting Started desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Using the Touchpad Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-32
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    , moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration. Mouse Properties Window 2-33
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    Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is your system, please backup your critical files regularly. 2. Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In-use LED is on. 3. Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when
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    is equipped with an optical storage device, which is known as the Super Multi drive. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. n Super Multi Drive: A multi format recorder, allows you to record the -R/RW, +R/RW, -RAM, CDR and CD-RW formats. 1.
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    Getting Started Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the DVD-ROM drive. 1. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. 2. Press the Eject Button on the drive's panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then,
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    Getting Started Removing the CD 1. Press the Eject Button on the drive's panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. 2. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. 3. Push the tray back into the drive. 1. Confirm
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    Getting Started 2-38
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS Einstellung
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    Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. IEEE 1394 Device LAN Modem Microphone Speakers/ Earphones Mouse/ Keyboard Printer Monitor WebCam Television 3-2
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    USB port. To connect the mouse: 1. Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. 2. Connect your mouse to the Notebook. 3. The Notebook may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function. If there is no detection of you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu
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    end of the printer cable to the Notebook's USB port and the other end to the printer. 3. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. 4. Turn on the Notebook and the system will detect a new device. Install the required driver. For further instructions, please refer to your printer's manual. 3-4
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    devices and consumer electronic appliances, such as the DV (digital video camera). The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology, so that you can connect and remove the IEEE 1394 devices without turning off the Notebook. To connect the IEEE 1394 device, simply connect the
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    RJ-45 connector of the Notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. This built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 1000Mbps. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting
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    PC Card Installation The PC card slot of your Notebook allows you to install comprehensive Type-II PC cards that support various functions for your necessary, including the LAN/WLAN card, modem card and memory card. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card
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    Customizing this Notebook Removing the PC card 1. Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. 2. Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out. Pull
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    interfaces. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the Express Card, including how to install and remove it. For more information, please refer to the manual of your Express Card. Installing the Express Card 1. Locate the Express Card slot on your notebook. If there is
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    Customizing this Notebook Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    SETUP. w You want to change the default settings for customized features. w You want to reload the default BIOS settings. How to Run BIOS Setup? To run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the Notebook and press the [Del] key during the POST procedure. If the message disappears before you respond and you
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    Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right field. Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys. 1) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 2) Return to the previous screen in a sub-menu. 4-3
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    appear on the screen. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Security menu Install
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    System Overview System Overview will show you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes. Following is CPU's information about its Type and Speed. System Time This item allows
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    Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). The item displays the types of the primary IDE Master devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of
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    Advanced menu BIOS Setup Advanced Settings PowerNow This item allows you to enable or disable to Enabled. PCI Latency Timer Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register. Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, such as mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or
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    Boot menu BIOS Setup Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Boot Device Priority --1st, 2nd, and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-8
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    Security menu BIOS Setup Security Settings Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type
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    Access. The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Setup The users try to run Setup. Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. To clear a
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    Exit menu BIOS Setup Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you
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General Introductions
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface