MSI M655 User Manual

MSI M655 Manual

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    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup G52-N1039X2
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    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. 2. This device may not cause harmful interference. 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 r äjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan
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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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    prohibited. Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Save this User Guide for possible use cord. 8. 9. 10. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. If any of
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    The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User 's Manual. w w 11. The equipment was dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage equipment. O O 13. To prevent explosion caused by improper 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 рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. (Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha
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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 geç erli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve
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    trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows ®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. w w AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. ® Release
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    Frequency Interference Statement ...II FCC Conditions ...III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ...IV Caution on Using Modem ...V Optical Disc Drive Notice...V Macrovision Notice ...VI Safety Instructions ...VI WEEE Statement ...VIII Trademarks ...XI Release History ...XI Introductions How
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    Right-side View...2-11 Left-side View ...2-13 Rear View ...2-14 Bottom View...2-15 Power Management ...2-17 AC Adapter...2-17 Battery Pack ...2-19 Using the Battery Pack...2-22 Basic Operations ...2-24 Safety and Comfort Tips...2-24 Have a Good Work Habit ...2-25 Knowing the Keyboard ...2-26 Knowing
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    PC card ...3-7 Removing the PC card ...3-8 Express Card Installation ...3-9 Installing the Express card ...3-9 Removing the Express card ...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
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    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. How to Use This Manual This User 's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. notebook. Chapter 1, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this
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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 w w Notebook User 's Manual or Quick Start Guide All-in-one software DVD containing the drivers and utilities and optional recovery function. w w w w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord Phone cable/Phone jack
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    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    / 37 / 40 / 42) L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Socket Smart Power Management 128K On die 1MB (Turion) / 256k (Sempron) 800MHz Socket N (754-pin) Support AMD Power Now Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge RX480 / RS480M SB450 Memory Technology Memory DDR 400 (DDR1) DDR SO-DIMM X 2 slots 256/512/1024MB
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    /SPDIF Out RJ11 RJ45 IEEE1394 6-in-1 Card Reader TV-Out DVI x 4 (USB version 2.0) x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x 1 (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, XD, SM ) x 1 (S-Video) Camera CMOS 1.3 M Pixel Communication Port 56K Fax/MODEM MDC (AZALIA) MDC (Azalia) I/F --- AZALIA S/W Modem Wake on Ring --- Support on S1/S2/S3 2-3
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    on board LAN Wake on LAN --- Support on S3 LAN Boot --- Yes Wfm --- Wfm 2.0 support Wireless LAN Bluetooth IEEE 802.11B/G / MS6833B, MS6855B MS6855 WLAN + BT COMBO PCI EXPRESS/PCMCIA Controller Slot CardBus Oz711mp1 EXPRESS Card x 1 + PCMCIA x 1 Support Display LCD Type Brightness Glare 15.4" WXGA
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    Sound Volume S/W wave table Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Software & BIOS Support OS USB Flash Boot Win XP Home and Professional Yes, USB floppy and USB flash driver boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes (Win XP) Security Features Kensington Lock Hole x2 Others WHQL PC2001
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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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    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 to enable Webcam function. This camera takes pictures every few minutes and updates those pictures to a Web page where everyone can watch.
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    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. Battery: Glowing Blue when recharging. Battery LED goes out when recharging is done or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Glowing Orange when the
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    Getting Started 2. Glowing Blue when Bluetooth function of the computer is enabled. LED goes out when Bluetooth function is disabled. 2-9
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    lift the cover. The Cover Latch will bounce back when loosing it. 2. 6 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital), MS (memory stick), MS Pro, MS Dual, and XD cards. 3. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi
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    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, etc. 3. IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera). 4. USB Port The
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    Getting Started 5. DVI-I Port DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is a standard for connecting computers to digital monitors. The DVI-I port provides a pure digital video signal to a digital flat-panel display or projector for a great view of the computer display. 6. S-Video Connector
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    Getting Started Left-side View wxyu u v 1. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available in the computer,
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    to lock the computer to location for security. 2. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 3. 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
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    Getting Started 4. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2-16
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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. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector
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    capacity 6-cell/9-cell Li-ion Battery 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
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    Getting Started y y v x 2-20
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    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. 2. Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused
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    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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    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. your battery life. w The actual charging time will be
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    proper position (about 90-degree) when operating. w w Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists. 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 w w Change
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    Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook's keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 87/88-key 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
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    Getting Started Typewriter Keys 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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    Getting Started 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 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 Move to the previous page. Move to the next page. 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
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    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 the + LCD, external monitor and Both. Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the
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    Getting Started Increase the built-in speaker 's volume. + Disable the Notebook's audio function. + Force the Notebook into suspend mode + (depending on the system configuration). 2-31
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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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    touchpad or press the left button to select. This procedure, called as point and click is Unlike the traditional pointing the basics of operating your Notebook. device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing
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    Getting Started desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Using the Touchpad Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-34
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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
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    Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk 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
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    is equipped with an optical storage device, which is known as the DVD Combo and DVD Dual drive. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. n DVD Combo Drive: A cost-effective solution that can work both as a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. n DVD
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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. 2. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. 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. 3. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. Push the tray back into the drive. 1. Confirm
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    Getting Started 2-40
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    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 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. IEEE 1394 Device LAN Modem Microphone Speakers/ Earphones Mouse/ Keyboard Printer Monitor Television WebCam 3-2
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    USB connector first. mouse: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. Connect your mouse to the Notebook. 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 To connect the the mouse by going
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    to connect the WebCam: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. Connect your WebCam to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your WebCam driver and enable the WebCam function. If there is no detection of you WebCam you can manually enable the WebCam by going to Start Menu
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    in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Connecting the IEEE 1394 devices The IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next- 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
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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 100Mbps. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting
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    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, including how to install and remove it. manual
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    it out of the slot. Reattach the dummy card back to the slot. Eject Button 1. Do not hold the "golden finger" when installing the PC card; otherwise, it may cause interference or damage to the PC card. 2. Before removing the PC card, you should stop the device in Windows operating system. 3-8
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    . The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the Express Card, including how to install and remove it. to the manual of your Express Card. For more information, please refer Installing the Express Card 1. Locate the Express Card slot on your notebook. card in the slot
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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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    Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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    for customized features. 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 The actual setting screens and options on your Notebook may be different because of BIOS update. 4-2
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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) 2) Exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Return to the previous screen in a sub-menu. 4-3
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    will 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. Boot menu Set up
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    Setup Main menu 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 you to set the system time. The system clock will
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    item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month Date Year The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). The date from 01 to 31. The year can be adjusted by
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    BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced Settings Primary/Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of Primary/Secondary master IDE 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,
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    BIOS Setup to Enabled. Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, like mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or boot your system by USB device, you should enable this function by selecting Enabled. 4-8
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    Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. 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. 4-9
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    BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New
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    Access. The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Setup Settings are described below: 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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    BIOS Setup Exit menu Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. 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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