Asus X58LE-EX129C manual

Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E4128 / Aug 2008 <---[...]

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5 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC <--- Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manu[...]

6 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User’ s Manual provides informa - tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC a[...]

7 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 <--- Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents[...]

8 1 Introducing the Notebook PC <--- CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on item s placed on conve yor belt s), magn etic det ectors (used on people wa lking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Y ou can send your Notebook PC and dis[...]

9 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed informa- tion on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Co n ne ct t he A C Pow er A da pt er IM PO R T A NT ! Wh en o pe ni n g, d o n ot for ce th e disp lay panel down to the t[...]

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1 1 2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC <--- Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct.[...]

12 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 4 5 3 <--- (Instant keys vary by model) The keyboard differs for each territory .[...]

13 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 5 1 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in section 3. T ouchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available[...]

14 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 3 1 4 2 5 6 1 4 3 2 The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model.[...]

15 Knowing the Parts 2 2 3 4 1 5 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memo ry compa rtme nt provi des expa nsio n cap abili ties for add ition al memor y . Addi tiona l mem ory wil l in creas e appli catio n perfo rmanc e by decre asin g ha rd disk acc ess. The BIOS aut omat icall y detec ts the amo unt of mem ory in the syst em and con gur es CMOS ac c[...]

16 2 Knowing the Parts 2 3 1 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display . LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-1 1 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local[...]

17 Knowing the Parts 2 8 7 6 5 Modem Port (on selected models) The RJ-11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ-45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V .90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. IMPORT ANT! The built-in modem does not support[...]

18 2 Knowing the Parts 2 3 1 4 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many ash memory c[...]

19 Knowing the Parts 2 (continued on next page) Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergen cy eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical dri[...]

20 2 Knowing the Parts 1 2 <--- 4 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 2 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attach- ments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibr[...]

21 4 3. Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. There may be [...]

22 3 Getting Started <--- Power System Using AC Power The Notebo ok PC power is compris ed of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Y o ur Note book PC com es with a unive rsal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect t[...]

23 Getting Started 3 IMPORT ANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. IMPORT ANT! Only use bat tery packs and power adapters su pplied with this Notebook PC or specically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occu[...]

24 3 Getting Started <--- IMPORT ANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility , you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn- ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning [...]

25 Getting Started 3 <--- Y ou will be war ned when bat - ter y po wer i s lo w . If you con- ti nu e t o ign ore t he lo w b at ter y warnings, the Notebook PC ev e n t ua l l y en t e r s su s p en d mod e (Wind ows def ault use s STR ). W ARN ING! Suspend-t o-RAM (STR) d oes no t last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk ([...]

26 3 Getting Started <--- IMPORT ANT! T o protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. IMPORT ANT! Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly tu[...]

27 Getting Started 3 Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be congured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON[...]

28 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following denes the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by rst pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model b[...]

29 Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Scr Lk (Del): T oggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Num Lk (Ins) : T oggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF . Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases[...]

30 3 Getting Started The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special W indows keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W in- dows desktop. The other key ,[...]

31 Getting Started 3 Switches and Status Indicators Switches Power4Gear eXtreme Key (on selected models) The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance ver- sus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automa[...]

32 3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators (cont.) Status Indicators Front Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light ashes proportional to the access time. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the[...]

33 Getting Started 3 Capital Lock Indicator Indica tes that capi tal lock [Cap s Lock] is acti vated when li ghted. Capi tal lock allo ws some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF , the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Number Lock Indicator Indicates t[...]

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35 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory (RAM) Connections Modem Connection (on selected models) Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Photos and icons in this manual are used f[...]

36 4 Using the Notebook PC IMPORT ANT! Do not use any objects in place of your nger to operate the touch - pa d o r e l se da m ag e m a y oc c u r to th e touchpad’s surface. Pointing Device The N otebook PC’ s integr ated t ouchpad poin ting device is fully compatible w ith all two/three-but - ton and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad[...]

37 Using the Notebook PC 4 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval bet ween t h[...]

38 4 Using the Notebook PC <--- The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. T apping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easi[...]

39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other les to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Expansion card • Optical drive • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive Inserting an Expansion Card 1. Press in the togg[...]

40 4 Using the Notebook PC <--- Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Whi le th e Note book PC’ s pow er is O N, pre ss the driv e’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive’ s front panel and slide the t ray comp letely out. Be ca reful no t to touc h the CD dr ive lens and ot her mecha nism s[...]

41 Using the Notebook PC 4 A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-R W drive or DVD+CD-R W drive can allow CD-R W discs[...]

42 4 Using the Notebook PC IMPOR T ANT! Nev er remove cards wh ile or imm ediately after read ing, cop ying, for mat- ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . Memory Stick Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG (with MS adapater) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Magic Gate (MG) Memory Stick Select SD (Secure Digital) MiniSD (with SD adapter) Memo[...]

43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Removing the hard disk drive: Installing the hard disk drive: 3 1 4 2 5 6 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. V isit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for your Not ebook PC. Onl y purc hase hard di sk dri ves fr om authorized retai[...]

44 4 Using the Notebook PC <--- Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 3 1 4 2 5 6 3 2 Memory (RAM) Compartment The mem ory compa rtme nt p rovid es e xpan sion ca- pa bil iti es for ad dit ion al mem ory . V isi t an au tho riz ed se rvi ce cen ter or ret ail er for in for mat ion on me mor y upgrade s for your Notebo ok PC. Only pur[...]

45 Using the Notebook PC 4 The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After pur- chase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card. Whe n you are conne cted to an onli ne se rvice , do not p lace the No tebo ok PC in su spen d (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. Connections [...]

46 4 Using the Notebook PC (continued on next page) Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller . Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000[...]

47 Using the Notebook PC 4 These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network� Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Access Point Desktop PC PDA Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter . Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless[...]

48 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 � Pr es s [ FN F 2] re p ea te dl y un ti l Wi re l es s L AN ON o r WL AN & B lu et oo th O N is s h ow n� Windows W ireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 4 � R igh t cl ic k on th e ne two rk ico n a nd sel ect Co nn ec t to a n et wo rk � 3 � Y ou sh oul d se e th e “N ot Co nn ec te d”[...]

49 Using the Notebook PC 4 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you n[...]

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A-1 Appendix Optional Accessories & Connections Operating System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product it[...]

A Appendix A-2 Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Flash Memory Disk A USB as h memor y disk is an opti onal item tha t can repl ace the 1.44 MB opp y dis k and prov ide stora ge up to se vera l hun dred mega byte s, hi gher tran sfer spee ds, and great er dura bili ty. When[...]

Appendix A A-3 Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow W indows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB k eyb oar d and mo use w ill w ork si m[...]

A Appendix A-4 R E S E T OFF ON 4 � P re pa re t h e Bl ue t oo th m ou se� • I ns ta ll t w o “A A” ba tt er ie s� • T ur n ON th e po we r sw it ch on th e bo tt om of th e m ou se � Th e bo tt om s en so r sh ou ld g lo w re d� • Pu sh th e “R ESE T” bu tt on on th e bot to m of th e B lu et oo th mo us e� Bluetooth Mou[...]

Appendix A A-5 “R ES ET ” may b e ne ces sa ry a ft er ch an gi ng ba tt er ie s. Re pe at s tep s if n ece ss ar y . 5 � C li ck N ex t w he n th e Bl ue to ot h mo us e is r ea dy � 6 � A li st of ne a rb y Bl u et oo th de vi ce s w il l be sh ow n� Se le ct t he B lu et oo th m ou se a nd c li ck N ex t � 7� Se le ct “ Do n’[...]

A Appendix A-6 Support Software This No tebook PC com es with a supp ort disc tha t provides BI OS, drivers and applica tions to enable hardware features, extend functionality , help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. If updates or replace- ment of the support disc is necessary , contact your [...]

Appendix A A-7 System BIOS Settings Boot Device 2� Select each item and press [ Enter ] to select a device� 1� On the Boot screen, select Boot Device Priority . Security Setting 1� On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2� T ype in a password and press [ Enter ]� 3� Re-type the password and press [ E[...]

A Appendix A-8 Password Check Select whether to ask for a password during bootup (Always) or only when entering the BIOS setup utility (Setup)� Select the level of access to allow the “User Password” to have in the BIOS setup utility � User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your conguration settings, you must save changes bef[...]

Appendix A A-9 Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs. 1. Update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 2. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try again. 3. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an eng[...]

A Appendix A-10 Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? (Y = 3, N = A) 3. Able to load the OS? (Y = B, N = A) 4. Adapter power LED ON? (Y = 5, N = C) 5. Power ON by Adapter only? (Y = 6, N = A) 6. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo)? [...]

Appendix A A-1 1 Software Problem - ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, ther e will be an “Open policy le error” message. A. Reinstall the latest version “Power4 Gear” utility to solve your problem. It is available on the ASUS website. Unknown Reason - Blue screen with white text A blue screen with white text appears a[...]

A Appendix A-12 Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Please verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model and download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC. 3. Extract the BIOS [...]

Appendix A A-13 Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Symantec’s Norton Internet Security (NIS) 1. Sometimes NIS will show an alert to stop a T r ojan virus from a local IP address. This problem can be solved by making sure the virus denition le is the latest one and regularly updating the virus denition le. 2. Reinstalling fails at t[...]

A Appendix A-14 1 1. Insufcient privilege message. Many settings, including disabling or uninstalling NIS, require you to be logged into W indows with Administrator privileges. Log Off and switch to a user account with Administrator privileges. Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing “Norton [...]

Appendix A A-15 Windows V ista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk Partition The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original work[...]

A Appendix A-16 Windows V ista Software Recovery (Cont.) Using DVD (on selected models) The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook PC at the factory . The Recover y DVD provides a comprehens ive recovery solution that quickl y restores your Notebook PC’ s software to its original [...]

Appendix A A-17 Glossary ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. A WG (American Wire Gauge) This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wi[...]

A Appendix A-18 CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor ,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer . It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory . Device Driver A device dr iver is a spe cial set of instruct ions that a llows the c omputer’ s oper ating sys tem to co[...]

Appendix A A-19 Glossary (Cont.) Laser Classications As la sers bec ame mo re nume rous and more wi dely us ed, th e need to wa rn use rs of las er haz ards be came app aren t. To m eet t his ne ed, l aser c lass icat ions were estab lish ed. Cu rren t clas sic atio n leve ls va ry fro m opt ical ly sa fe, requi ring no c ontr ols ( Clas s[...]

A Appendix A-20 Glossary (Cont.) Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specied amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Ha[...]

Appendix A A-21 Declarations and Safety Statements DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles , you must inst all your own DV D viewer soft ware. Optio nal DVD viewe r software ma y be purchase d with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and [...]

A Appendix A-22 Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/48 2/EC for pan- Europ ean sing le t ermin al c onnec tion to the publi c s witch ed t eleph one netwo rk (PSTN). Ho[...]

Appendix A A-23 Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard . Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Y es No Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Y es Y es Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y e[...]

A Appendix A-24 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • Th is d evi ce must ac cep t an y i nte rfe ren ce r ece ive d, incl udi ng int erf ere nce tha t m ay c aus e un de sir ed ope rat[...]

Appendix A A-25 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufcient for the R&TTE (Radio & T elecommunications T erminal Equipment) directive: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • T esting for electri[...]

A Appendix A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz C ha n ne l s 10 t hr ou gh 13 in c lu s iv e o p er at e in t[...]

Appendix A A-27 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code ([...]

A Appendix A-28 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) (Japanese) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used bat - teries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) A TT E NZ I ON E! Rischio di esplosio[...]

Appendix A A-29 Service warning label W ARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas- semble the optical drive. For your safety , have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider . CAUTION! INVISIBLE LASER [...]

A Appendix A-30 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish[...]

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A Appendix A-32 Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User ’ s Manual in a secured location if passwords are lled out. Owner’s Name: ___________________________ Owner’s T elephone: ______________ Manufacturer: ____________[...]

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