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
      • LED Indicators
    • Keyboard
    • Keyboard Backlight LED
      • Effects Buttons & Help
    • TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
    • Control Center
    • System Map: Front & Rear Views
    • System Map: Right View
    • System Map: Left View
    • System Map: Bottom View
    • Video Features
      • Screen Resolution
      • NVIDIA Control Panel
      • Catalyst Control Center
    • 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 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
      • Setup for Audio Recording
    • 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
    • Multi GPU Configuration & Power
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • RAID & AHCI Setup
    • What to Install
    • Driver Installation
      • Manual Driver Installation
      • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
      • User Account Control
      • Windows Security Message
      • New Hardware Found
      • Driver Installation Procedure
      • Chipset
      • LAN
      • Card Reader
      • TouchPad
      • Hot Key
      • USB 3.0
      • MEI Driver
      • Audio
      • Video Drivers
      • NVIDIA Video (VGA)
      • AMD Video (VGA)
      • 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)
    • BIOS Revision/ KBC/EC firmware Revision / VGA Card / VBIOS etc. (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
    • Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
    • Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
    • Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • Intel Anti-Theft 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)
    • Set User Password (Security Menu)
    • Password on boot (Security Menu)
    • Trusted Computing (Security Menu)
    • TPM State (Security Menu > TPM Support Enabled)
    • Pending TPM operation (Security Menu > TPM Support & TPM State Enabled)
    • 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 (CD/DVD) Device
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
      • Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  • 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)
    • PC Camera Module
      • PC Camera Driver Installation
      • PC Camera Audio Setup
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n WLAN Combo Driver Installation
      • Intel® WLAN Driver Installation
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Intel® PROSet Wireless
      • Intel® My WiFi Configuration
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
      • Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
      • AuthenTec TrueSuite Application
    • Bluetooth Module
      • 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
      • Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
      • Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7
    • Trusted Platform Module
      • Enabling & Activating TPM
      • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation
      • Initializing TPM
      • Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool
    • Sound Blaster Audio
      • Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-2 Audio AP Installation
      • Sound Blaster AP Activation
      • Sound Blaster Console
      • THX TruStudio Pro Application
    • Intel Rapid Storage Technology
      • IRST Driver Installation
      • 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
  • 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
    • 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: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
    • NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
    • NVIDIA Control Panel
    • Display Devices
    • Configuring an External Display (NVIDIA)
    • Attaching Other Displays (Win 7)
    • NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration
    • NVIDIA® SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Power
    • Manage 3D Settings
    • Adjust Video Settings
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
    • HDCP Status
  • Appendix D: AMD Video Driver Controls
    • AMD Video Driver Installation
    • Catalyst™ Control Center
    • Display Devices & Options
    • Configuring an External Display In the CCC
    • Configuring an External Display In Windows 7
    • AMD CrossFireX™ Multi GPU Configuration
    • AMD CrossFireX™ Multi GPU Configuration & Power
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
  • Appendix E: Specifications
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Display
    • Memory
    • Video Adapter
    • Storage
    • Audio
    • Keyboard & Pointing Device
    • Interface
    • Card Reader
    • Slots
    • Communication
    • BIOS
    • Security
    • Operating System
    • Design Feature
    • Indicators
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Environmental Spec
    • Physical Dimensions & Weight