MSI L720 User Manual

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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup G52-N1047X1
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    , pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    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. Micro-Star International L720 III
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    L720 Preface Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri . Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. (Finnish)
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    as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the 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 station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try
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    L720 Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. 2. Save this User Guide for its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7. Place the service personnel: w The power cord or plug is damaged. VI
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    replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. WEEE Statement (English) To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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    L720 Preface will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points. (Deutsch) Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über
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    L720 Preface WEEE 2002/96/EC 13 2005 MSI MSI EC Español) MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del án obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea
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    L720 Preface De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da... Po Direktivi Evropske unije ("EU") o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi,
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    L720 Preface producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach
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    L720 Preface környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ... Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti. (Italiano) Per proteggere l'ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che.... In base alla Direttiva dell'Unione Europea (EU)
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    L720 Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. w Microsoft Megatrends Inc. w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. Release History Version Revision Note 1.0 First Release Date 11,
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    information, such as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your local vendor for help. Technical Support Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]. XIV
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    Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V Optical Device Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VII Trademarks ...XIII Release History XIII Copyright Notice XIV Technical Support XIV Introductions How to Use This Manual 1-2 Unpacking ...1-4 XV
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    L720 Preface Getting Started Specification ...2-2 Product View ...2-6 Top-open View 2-6 Front 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 2-17 Using the Battery Pack 2-20 Basic Operations 2-22
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    L720 Preface Connecting the Communication Devices 3-6 PC Card Installation 3-7 Installing the PC card 3-7 Removing the PC card 3-8 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-9 Installing the Express card 3-9 Removing the Express card 3-9 Safely Remove Hardware 3-10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup
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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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    Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook. Also, this chapter instructs the correct procedure of installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and the brief ideas
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    L720 General Introductions 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
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    L720 General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in-one software DVD containing the drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function. w Warranty Card w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack w AC
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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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    L720 Getting Started Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight CPU Processor Type Support Processor L2 Cache FSB Speed Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type 395 (W) x 278 (D) x 26.5~35(H) mm 3.2 kg uFCPGA (478pin) Intel®
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    L720 Getting Started RTC Battery Storage HDD form factor IDE Controller Optical Device I/O Port Monitor(VGA) USB IEEE1394 Mic-in Line-in Line-out Headphone Out RJ11 RJ45 TV-Out Communication Port 56K Fax/MODEM MDC (AC'97) LAN appx. 4.5 hrs Yes, 3 years 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80GB Ultra DMA ATA-100 COMBO
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    / S5 LAN Boot --- Yes Wfm --- Wfm 2.0 support RF module: WM3B2200BG IEEE 802.11b/g RICOH 5C593 Type II x 1 SD+MMC+MS 3-in-1 card reader PCMCIA x 1 PCI Express Card slot x 1 17" XGA or WXGA+ Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Intel 915GM Share system memory 800x600, max. 32bit color 1024x768, max
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    L720 Getting Started Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker SoundBlaster Sound Volume Software & BIOS Support OS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Compliance Realtek ALC655 2 Speakers with housing SoundBlaster compatible (Not support DOS) Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW
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    L720 Getting Started Product 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
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    L720 Getting Started 1. Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook PC. 2. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook PC from random closing. 3. Status LED Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Red when the Notebook PC is accessing the hard disk
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    L720 6. Touchpad It is the pointing device of the computer.. Getting Started 2-8
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    L720 Front View Getting Started uv w x { yz { 1. Consumer Infrared It is used to Latch will bounce back when loosing it. 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Line Out: A connector for speakers or headphones. Line In: Used for
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    you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera). 6. 3 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital) and MS (memory stick) cards 7. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function
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    L720 Right-side View uv w Getting Started xy z 1. Express Card Slot The computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0
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    L720 Getting Started expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card, modem card, memory card, etc. 5. S-Video Connector By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect a television (NTSC/PAL system) to use as a computer display. 6.
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    L720 Left-side View uv Getting Started ww 1. DVB-T Connector (Digital Video installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 3. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk
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    L720 Rear View u Getting Started vw x yz 1. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not is used to lock the computer to location for security. 6. RJ-45 Connector The 100/10 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 2-14
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    L720 Bottom View uv w Getting Started 1. Battery 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
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    L720 Getting Started Power Management AC 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
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    , always hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly! Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 6-cell/9-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. A fully charged battery pack can supply power
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    L720 Getting Started 5. Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartment and then pull the right side of the battery pack. y y w x v Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. 2. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into
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    L720 Getting Started u Warning 1. Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. 2. Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack. 2-19
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    L720 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly 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-
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    be recharged while it is installed in the Notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: w If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk. w Plug in an external AC/DC power source
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    on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the 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
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    L720 Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel. Keep your hands and feet '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 of time; otherwise, it may cause discomfort or injury to you. Please keep the following tips in
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    L720 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.
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    L720 Typewriter Keys Getting Started The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter.
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    L720 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
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    L720 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
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    Application Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help. n [Fn] Key Switch the display output mode between
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    L720 Getting Started Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your Notebook 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
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    L720 Getting Started Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how the left button to select. 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 act as a left button,
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    L720 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. 2-31
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    L720 Getting Started n Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet 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.
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    L720 Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk 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
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    L720 Getting Started Using the Optical Storage Your Notebook is equipped with an optical storage device. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. n DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format. n DVD Dual Drive:
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    L720 Getting Started Inserting the Disk The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device. 1. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. 2. Press the Eject Button on the drive's panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the
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    L720 Getting Started Removing the disk 1. Press the Eject Button on the drive's panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull 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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    L720 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Modem LAN Monitor Web Cam IEEE 1394 Device Mouse/ Keyboard Microphone
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    purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. 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
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    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. Connecting the External
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    L720 Customizing this Notebook 2. Plug the monitor's D-type connector into the Notebook's VGA port. 3. Connect the monitor's power cord and turn on the monitor. 4. Turn on the Notebook and the monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2].
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    The RJ-45 connector of the Notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. This built-in 10/100 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to
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    L720 Customizing this Notebook 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
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    L720 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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    L720 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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    L720 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: w An error message 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
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    L720 BIOS Setup Control 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 arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item
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    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. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence. Security menu Install
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    L720 Main menu BIOS Setup 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. w System Time This item allows
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    L720 BIOS Setup w System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. 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). Date The date from 01 to 31
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    devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more. w USB Keyboard Legacy Support Select Enabled to enable the legacy support for USB keyboard. Setting options: Enabled
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    L720 BIOS Setup mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor's speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications. Setting options: Enabled, and Disabled. 4-8
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    L720 Boot menu BIOS Setup Boot Settings w Quiet Boot This item enables you to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen. Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. w 1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS
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    L720 Security menu BIOS Setup Security Settings w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to abort the selection and not enter a password. 4-10
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    L720 BIOS Setup When the Supervisor Password is set, the new item User Access password prompt appears only when end 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 set password, just press [Enter]
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    L720 Exit menu BIOS Setup Exit Options w Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without
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General Introductions
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface
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