Asus F74 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Notebook PC User’s Manual
I. Introduction
Hardware Features (Cont’)
• Fax/Modem: 56K V.90
An optional built-in 56K modem with V.90 compression and 19.2K fax is available on each model. The fax/
modem supports video-conferencing I/F V.80 and host-based digital voice and data.
• LCD Status Panel:
The LCD status panel displays AC-in, battery charging, battery gauge, hard disk/CD-ROM/floppy access, PC
card, suspend, caps lock, scroll lock, and number lock statuses.
• Interface: Serial, Parallel, PS/2, Game/MIDI, USB
Each model provides one 9-pin D-Sub serial port that supports RS-232- and 16550-compatible serial devices,
one 25-pin D-sub ECP/EPP parallel port supports a standard parallel printer or third-party parallel port devices,
and one mini-DIN for PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse (simultaneous use with included Y-cable). A 15-pin D-sub
connector supports a Joystick, Gamepad, or MIDI devices. The USB port supports USB devices.
• Docking Connector - A 160-pin docking connector supports connection to the optional Port Replicator with an
additional PCMCIA socket.
• Keyboard - 86 keys
Every model provides desktop-like 86 keys with 3mm travel and Microsoft Windows function keys. Tilt up feet
and palm rest provides comfortable typing.
• Audio - 32-bit PCI Sound Blaster Pro compatible
Every model provides PCI AC97 stereo that is 32-bit PCI Sound Blaster Pro compatible with full duplex stereo
audio and 3D sound. Three audio jacks are used for stereo line-in/out, mono microphone-in and stereo head-
phone-out. Integrated microphone and stereo speakers provide quality audio with convenient access.
• Power Management - APM 1.2 and ACPI 1.0
Every model features APM 1.2 power management built into the BIOS. These features are designed to con-
serve power to extend working time. Stand-by, suspend to disk, suspend to RAM, and ACPI 1.0 supported.
• CD-ROM- 24X CD or 4X DVD (24X CD)
Every model includes a removable 24X CD-ROM drive. A DVD drive can be purchased instead of the CD-
ROM drive to allow the use of both DVD (at 4X) and CD-ROM (at 24X) discs.
• Battery - 9 cell Lithium-Ion
One battery pack will provide about 4.8A (52W). The system’s internal charger will automatically recharge the
battery pack when it is connected to the AC adapter. When battery power is low, there are warning beeps from
the speakers, a flashing battery gauge on the status panel, and warning through the Windows operating system.
• AC Adapter - Output 19V DC, 2.4A, 45W
The AC adapter can accept several inputs from 100-240V AC 50/60Hz to accomodate any country.
• Touchpad Pointing Device
The touchpad is a pointing device using a pressure-sensitive surface that allows cursor movement as well as
clicking through taping the tochpad or through pressing the two buttons below the touchpad.