Document Outline

• Manual
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
    • Overview
      • Advanced Users
      • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
      • Warning Boxes
      • Not Included
      • System Software
      • RAID & AHCI Setup
    • System Startup
    • System Map: LCD Panel Open & Top View
      • LED Indicators
    • Touch Sensor Instant Keys
    • Keyboard
      • Function Keys & Visual Indicators
    • System Map: Front & Rear Views
    • System Map: Right View
    • System Map: Left View
    • System Map: Bottom View
    • Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel
    • Video Features
      • Screen Resolution
      • NVIDIA Control Panel
      • Catalyst Control Center
    • Power Options
  • Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
    • Overview
    • Hard Disk Drive
    • Optical Device
      • Loading Discs
      • Handling CDs or DVDs
      • DVD Regional Codes
    • Multi-In-1 Card Reader
    • ExpressCard Slot
      • Inserting and Removing ExpressCards
    • Audio Features
      • Setup for Audio Recording
      • Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
      • Dolby Settings
      • HDMI Audio Configuration
      • Audio Setup for LCD Monitors/TVs with HDMI Input
    • TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
      • Gestures and Device Settings
    • Adding a Printer
      • USB Printer
      • Install Instructions:
      • Parallel Printer
  • 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
    • 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
    • RAID & AHCI Setup
    • 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 (NVIDIA)
      • Video (AMD)
      • LAN
      • Card Reader
      • TouchPad
      • USB 3.0
      • Hot Key
      • Audio
      • Windows Experience Index
      • Optional Drivers
      • Wireless LAN
      • PC Camera
      • Consumer Infrared (for TV Tuner Remote)
      • Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)
  • 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)
      • System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
      • BIOS Revision/VGA Card etc. (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
      • Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
      • SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
      • Legacy USB Support: (Advanced Menu)
      • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
      • Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)
      • Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
      • Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu)
    • Advanced Chipset Control Menu
      • Bluetooth Power Setting > Advanced Chipset Control
      • Intel Virtualization Technology > Advanced Chipset Control
      • Hyperthreading > Advanced Chipset Control
      • CPU C State > Advanced Chipset Control
      • Turbo Boost > Advanced Chipset Control
    • Security Menu
      • Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
      • Set User Password (Security Menu)
      • Password on boot (Security Menu)
    • TPM State
      • Change TPM State (TPM State)
    • Boot Menu
    • Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • When Not to Upgrade
    • Removing the Battery
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
    • Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  • Chapter 7: Modules
    • Overview
    • Setting Up SATA RAID 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
      • RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair
      • Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • Intel® Wi-Fi Link Series Driver Installation
      • 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7
      • Intel® My WiFi Configuration
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • PC Camera Module
      • PC Camera Driver Installation
      • PC Camera Audio Setup
    • TV Tuner Module
      • Consumer Infrared Driver
      • Digital TV Broadcast Signal
      • TV Recording and Power Plans
      • Remote Control Unit
    • Bluetooth Module
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Settings
      • Bluetooth Networking Setup
      • Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module Configuration
      • Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
      • Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7
    • Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • User Enrollment
      • Fingerprint Control Center Features
    • Trusted Platform Module
      • Enabling & Activating TPM
      • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation
      • Initializing TPM
      • Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool
  • 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
  • Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
    • Overview
    • Ports and Jacks
  • Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
    • NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
    • NVIDIA Control Panel (Win 7)
    • Display Devices
    • Display Modes
    • Attaching Other Displays (Win 7)
    • SLI Multi GPU Configuration
    • SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Battery Power
    • Enabling TV Display
      • Changing the TV Signal Format
  • Appendix C: AMD Video Driver Controls
    • Video Driver Installation
    • Video (VGA)
    • Catalyst™ Control Center
    • Catalyst™ Control Center Preferences
    • Display Devices & Options
    • Configuring an External Display In the CCC
    • Configuring an External Display In Windows 7
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
  • Appendix D: Specifications