MSI VR321 User 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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    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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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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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    telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone 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
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    . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Safety Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. 2. Save this User Guide for possible use later. 3. Keep this equipment . If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: VI
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    has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual. w The equipment was dropped and damaged. w The equipment has obvious signs 13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. 14.
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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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    trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows® 2000/ XP/ Vista are registered 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
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    -B Radio Frequency Interference Statement II FCC Conditions III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V Optical Device Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VIII Trademarks ...XI Release History XI Introductions How to Use
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    Preface Getting Started Specification ...2-2 Product Overview 2-5 Top-open View 2-5 Front View 2-8 Left-side View 2-11 Right-side View 2-13 Rear View 2-15 Bottom View 2-16 Power Management 2-18 AC Adapter 2-18 Battery Pack 2-20 Using the Battery Pack 2-23 Basic Operations 2-25 Safety and
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    Preface Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-3 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-6 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-7 Installing the Express card 3-7 Removing the Express card 3-7 Safely
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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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    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
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    in the future. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook PC 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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    Getting Started Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight CPU Support Processor L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type I Storage HDD form factor Optical Device 332mm(L) x 229.5mm(D) x 32.4mm(H)
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    Monitor(VGA) USB Headphone Out Mic-in Line-in RJ45 Communication Port LAN LAN Boot Wfm Wireless LAN Express Card Slot (optional) Display LCD Type Brightness Video LCD CRT Support (Devices listed here may vary without notice) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 x 4 (USB version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 10/100 (Base on
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    Getting Started Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker SoundBlaster BIOS BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Realtek 888 2 Speakers with housing, 1.5W x 2 SoundBlaster compatible (Not support DOS) Fast Boot Support --- Yes x 1 2-4
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    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 and
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    color LCD screen displays the output of the notebook. 4. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button：Turn the notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply Launch Button to enable or disable the Wireless LAN function. Press the P1 Quick Launch Button to launch the User Defined
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    Getting Started 5. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized (US-defined) keyboard. 6. Touchpad It is the pointing device of the Notebook. 2-7
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    bounce back when loosing it. 2. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. These connectors support Analog 5.1 function. Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown below. Headphones: Used for speakers or headphones. Connect
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    . w Glowing orange when the battery is in low battery status. w Blinking orange if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery. w Battery LED goes out when recharging is done or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Wireless LAN Glowing green when wireless LAN function is enabled
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    Getting Started Caps Lock: Glowing green when the Caps Lock function is activated. Num Lock: Glowing green when the Num Lock function is activated. 4. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. 2-10
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    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. 3. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 4. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet
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    allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. The USB-standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology, so that you can connect and remove the USB devices without turning off the computer. 2-12
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    modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. The USB-standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology, so that you can connect and remove A slim DVD Combo or DVD Dual or Super Multi (DVD Dual and DVD RAM) or LightScribe drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you
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    Getting Started computer. LightScribe function allows users to have brief texts curved on the disks. 4. Kensington Lock Hole This is used to lock the Notebook to location for security 2-14
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    Rear View Getting Started u 1. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2-15
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    Bottom View v Getting Started u v ww 1. Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. 2. 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
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    Getting Started 3. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2-17
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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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    the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. 2. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. 4. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector
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    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. To remove the battery pack: 1. Make sure the Notebook is turned off. 2. Locate the Battery Release Button on the bottom side. 3. Push the Release Button to the
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    x vw Getting Started x wv 2-21
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    Started Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. 2. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right 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
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    local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area. Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation. If the battery power is not managed well, the saved data and customized settings may be lost. Follow these
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    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 battery life. w The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use. 1. Do not try
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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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    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 of time; otherwise, it may cause discomfort or injury to you. Please keep the following tips in mind when operating. w Change your
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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. 2-27
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    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. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding
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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. Getting Started Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move
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    Getting Started Move to the beginning of the line (or document). Move to the end of the line (or document). The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between "insert" and "overtype" modes. Press this key to
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    one 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
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    Getting Started 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 configuration). 2-32
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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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    , 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. 2-35
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    the operating system and software applications. 1. To avoid unexpected data loss in 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 the
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    an optical storage. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. n DVD Combo RW DVD formats. n Super Multi: Works as a multi-functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive. n LightScribe: Allows users to have brief texts curved on the obverse side of the disks
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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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    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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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. LAN Moniter WebCam Mouse/ Keyboard Printer Microphone Televsion Speakers/ Earphones 3-2
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    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 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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    Notebook through the VGA port for a larger view with higher resolution. To connect the monitor: 1. Make sure that the Notebook is turned off. 2. Plug the monitor's D-type connector into the Notebook and turn on the monitor. 4. Turn on the Notebook and the monitor should respond by default. If not,
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    please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider (ISP) for help. 1. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication lone cord. 2. You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software CD of your Notebook to take full advantage of the
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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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    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 still wish to enter Setup, restart the
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    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 under the menu title. Press down arrow to select one item under the menu
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    displays the system information, including the basic configuration. The pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, and may vary from the actual ones. 1314 Series 1415 Series 4-4
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    BIOS Setup Main menu Show System Overview information about firmware version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor's and User's Password settings. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot
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    Main menu 1314 Series 1415 Series BIOS Setup 4-6
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    be adjusted by users. w Serial ATA / Primary IDE These items display the types of the primary IDE devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more. w System
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    Advanced menu 1314 Series BIOS Setup 1415 Series 4-8
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    . For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. w Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows you to use USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, or portable disk, in DOS system; or allows you to boot your system
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    Security menu 1314/1415 Series BIOS Setup w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password
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    . Settings are described below: Setup The 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] when you are prompted to enter the
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    Boot menu 1314/1415 Series BIOS Setup w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. w Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-12
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    Exit menu 1314/1415 Series BIOS Setup w Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving
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General Introductions
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface