Document Outline

• Manual
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
    • Overview
      • Advanced Users
      • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
      • Warning Boxes
      • Not Included
      • System Software
    • Model Differences
    • System Startup
    • LCD Panel Open - Models A & C
    • LCD Panel Open - Model B
    • LCD Panel Open - Model D
    • LCD Panel Open - Model E
      • LED Indicators
    • Illuminated LED Keyboard - Models A, B, D & E
    • Keyboard LED - Models A, B, D & E
      • Effects Buttons & Help (Models A, B, D & E)
    • Keyboard - Model C
      • Keyboard Shortcuts
      • Function Keys & Visual Indicators
    • Control Center
    • Front & Rear Views (Models A, B & C)
    • Front & Rear Views (Models D & E)
    • Right View
    • Left View
    • Bottom View - Models A & C
    • Bottom View - Model B
    • Bottom View - Model D
    • Bottom View - Model E
    • Windows Control Panel
    • Windows 8 Start Screen & Desktop
      • Windows 8 Charms Bar
    • Windows 8 Control Panel
      • Windows 8 Taskbar
    • Video Features
      • NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
      • Configuring External Displays
    • Power Options
    • Running Apps
  • Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
    • Overview
    • Hard Disk Drive
    • Optical Device
      • Loading Discs
      • Handling CDs or DVDs
      • DVD Regional Codes
    • Multi-in-1 Card Reader
    • Audio Features
      • Setup for Audio Recording
      • Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
    • Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
    • Touchpad Configuration for Models A, C, D & E
      • Gestures and Device Settings
    • Touchpad Configuration for Model B
      • Finger Sensing Pad Configurator
  • Chapter 3: Power Management
    • Overview
    • The Power Sources
      • AC/DC Adapter
      • Battery
    • Turning On the Computer
    • Power Plans
    • Power-Saving States
      • Sleep
      • Hibernate
      • Shut down
    • Configuring the Power Buttons
      • Resuming Operation
      • Power Conservation Modes
    • Battery Information
      • Battery Power
      • Conserving Battery Power
      • Battery Life
      • New Battery
      • Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
      • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
      • Battery FAQ
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • What to Install
      • Module Driver Installation
    • Driver Installation
      • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
      • User Account Control
      • Windows Security Message
      • New Hardware Found
      • Driver Installation Procedure
      • Chipset
      • Video (VGA)
      • NVIDIA Video (VGA)
      • LAN
      • Card Reader
      • TouchPad
      • Airplane
      • Hot Key
      • MEI Driver
      • Audio
      • Windows Experience Index
      • Optional Drivers
  • Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
    • Overview
    • The Power-On Self Test (POST)
      • Failing the POST
      • Fatal Errors
      • Non-Fatal Errors
    • The Setup Utility
      • Entering Setup
      • Setup Screens
    • Main Menu
    • System Time & Date (Main Menu)
    • SATA Port # (Main Menu)
    • System/Extended Memory (Main Menu)
    • MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
    • Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • Intel Anti-Theft Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)
    • Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)
    • Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
    • Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu)
    • Security Menu
    • Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
    • Set User Password (Security Menu)
    • Password on boot: (Security Menu)
    • Secure Boot (Security Menu)
    • Boot Menu
    • Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
    • UEFI Boot (Boot Menu)
    • Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • When Not to Upgrade
    • Removing the Battery
      • Removing The Battery from Model A, B & C Computers
      • Removing The Battery from Model D & E Computers
    • Upgrading the Optical Device
      • Upgrading the Optical Device (Models A/C)
      • Upgrading the Optical Device (Model B)
      • Upgrading the Optical Device (Models D & E)
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
      • Removing the Cover from the Primary HDD Bay (Models A & C)
      • Removing the Cover from the HDD/ODD Bay (Model B)
      • Removing the Cover from the Primary HDD Bay (Models D & E)
      • Removing the Primary HDD Assembly
      • Removing the Hard Disk from the Caddy HDD Bay (Models A & C)
      • Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay (Model B)
      • Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay (Models D & E)
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
      • Removing the Component Cover (Models A & C)
      • Removing the Component Cover (Model B)
      • Removing the Component Cover (Model D)
      • Removing the Component Cover (Model E)
      • System Memory (RAM) Module Removal
      • Replacing the Component Bay Cover
  • Chapter 7: Modules
    • Overview
    • Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
      • AHCI Mode
      • RAID
      • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application
      • SATA RAID Setup Procedure (Windows 8)
      • IRST Driver Installation
      • Deleting a RAID (Windows 8)
    • PC Camera Module
      • PC Camera Audio Setup
      • Camera App
      • Taking Pictures/Capturing Video
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
      • Intel® WLAN Driver Installation
      • WLAN Configuration in Windows 8
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • AuthenTec TrueSuite Application
    • Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
      • Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
      • Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 8
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
      • IRST Driver Installation
      • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems
      • RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair
      • Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes
    • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver
      • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration
      • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation
    • Intel® Wireless Display Application
      • Intel® WiDi Application Installation
      • Intel® WiDi Application Configuration
    • Sound Blaster Audio
      • Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-3 Audio AP Installation
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
    • Problems and Possible Solutions
  • Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
    • Overview
    • Ports and Jacks
  • Appendix B: Control Center
    • Overview
  • Appendix C: Video Driver Controls
    • Video Driver Installation
      • Video (VGA)
      • NVIDIA Video (VGA)
    • NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology
    • Intel® Graphics & Media Control Panel
    • Display Devices & Options
    • Attaching Other Displays
    • Attaching Other Displays - Devices (Charms Bar)
    • Configuring an External Display In Windows
    • NVIDIA Control Panel
    • Optimus™ Customization Options
    • Set PhysX® Configuration
    • Video Settings
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
  • Appendix D: Specifications
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Memory
    • Display
    • Video Adapter Options
    • Storage
    • BIOS
    • Audio
    • Keyboard & Pointing Device
    • Indicators
    • Interface
    • Security
    • Slots
    • Card Reader
    • Communication
    • Operating System
    • Features
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Environmental Spec
    • Physical Dimensions & Weight