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
    • System Map: LCD Panel Open - Models A & B
    • System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model C
      • LED Indicators
    • Keyboard - Models A & C
    • Keyboard LED - Models A & C
      • Effects Buttons & Help (Models A & C)
    • Keyboard - Model B
      • Function Keys & Visual Indicators
    • Control Center
    • System Map: Front & Rear Views
    • System Map: Right View
    • System Map: Left View
    • System Map: Bottom View - Models A & B
    • System Map: Bottom View - Model C
    • Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel
    • Video Features
      • NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
    • Power Options
  • 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
      • Gestures and Device Settings
  • 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
      • 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
      • Manual 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
      • Hot Key
      • USB 3.0
      • 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 / VGA Card (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
      • Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
      • Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
      • Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)
      • SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)
      • Legacy USB Support (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)
      • Password on boot: (Security Menu)
    • Boot Menu
      • Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
    • Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • When Not to Upgrade
    • Removing the Battery
    • Upgrading the Optical Device (Model A/B)
    • Upgrading the Optical Device (Model C)
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
      • Replacing the Primary System Memory Modules
  • Chapter 7: Modules
    • Overview
    • Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
      • AHCI Mode
      • RAID
      • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application
      • SATA RAID Setup Procedure (BIOS)
      • RAID Setup (Intel Matrix)
    • Intel Rapid Storage Technology
      • IRST Driver Installation
      • RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair
      • Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes
    • PC Camera Module
      • PC Camera Driver Installation
      • PC Camera Audio Setup
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link Series Driver Installation
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7
      • Intel® My WiFi Configuration
      • Intel WLAN & Bluetooth Combo Module High-Speed Data Transfer Configuration
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • Intel® Wireless Display Application
      • Intel® WiDi Application Installation
      • Intel® Wireless Music Driver Installation
      • Intel® WiDi Application Configuration
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • AuthenTec TrueSuite Application
    • Bluetooth Module
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Information
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Version 1 Installation
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Settings
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth Networking Setup
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module Configuration
      • Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
      • Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7
    • THX TruStudio Pro Audio
      • THX TruStudio AP Installation
      • THX TruStudio Pro Activation
      • THX TruStudio Pro Application
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver
      • Intel® Smart Response Technology
      • Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology
    • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver
      • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration
      • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
    • Problems & Possible Solutions
    • Bluetooth Connection Problems
      • Intel® WLAN & Bluetooth V3.0+HS Combo Modules
    • Installing Windows 7 (pre Service Pack 1) for RAID Systems with Advanced Format Disks
  • 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® Graphics & Media Control Panel
    • Display Devices & Options
    • Attaching Other Displays
    • Configuring an External Display in Windows 7
    • NVIDIA Control Panel
    • Optimus™ Customization Options
    • Set PhysX® Configuration
    • Video Settings
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
  • Appendix D: Specifications