Manual
Preface
Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
Overview
Advanced Users
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
Warning Boxes
Not Included
System Software
System Startup
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open
LED Indicators
AP-Key Buttons
Function Keys & Numeric Keypad
System Map: Front & Rear Views
System Map: Left View
System Map: Right View
System Map: Bottom View
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
Video Features
Video Driver Controls
Display Devices & Options
Power Management Features
Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
Overview
Hard Disk Drive
Optical Device
Loading Discs
Handling CDs or DVDs
DVD Regional Codes
10-in-1 Card Reader
PC Card Slot
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
Audio Features
8 Channel Sound Support
Audio "DJ" CD Player
Adding a Printer
USB Printer
Install Instructions:
Parallel Printer
Chapter 3: Power Management
Overview
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
The Power Sources
AC Adapter
Battery
Turning on the Computer
Power Schemes
System Power Options
Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown
Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode
Standby
Hibernate
Configuring the Power Button
Battery Information
New Battery
Battery Life
Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
Proper handling of the Battery Pack
Battery FAQ
Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
System Software Installation
ATA Mode Configuration
ATA Mode Setup
RAID Mode Configuration
RAID Mode Setup
What to Install
Module Driver Installation
Service Packs
Authorized Driver Message
Version Conflict Message
Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
Driver Installation
Manual Driver Installation
Windows XP
New Hardware Found
Chipset (WinXP)
Audio (WinXP)
Modem (WinXP)
LAN (WinXP)
Video (WinXP)
AP-Key Buttons (WinXP)
TouchPad (WinXP)
Module Drivers
Wireless LAN (WinXP)
WLAN & Bluetooth Combo (WinXP)
TV Tuner (WinXP)
PC Camera (WinXP)
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
Overview
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
Failing the POST
Fatal Errors
Non-Fatal Errors
The Setup Program
Entering Setup
Setup Screens
Main Menu
System Time & Date (Main Menu)
IDE 0/1 Optical Device (Main Menu)
Installed memory (Main Menu)
Advanced Menu
System Information (Advanced Menu)
I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)
Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)
Hyper-Threading Technology (Advanced Menu)
Power On Beep (Advanced Menu)
Card Reader: (Advanced Menu)
RAID/ATA Mode Select: (Advanced Menu)
Display Time on LED (Advanced Menu)
Security Menu
Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
Password on boot: (Security Menu)
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 System Memory (RAM)
Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s)
Upgrading the Processor
Chapter 7: Modules
Overview
The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module
IPN2220 (802.11g) Wireless LAN Driver Installation
MP54G3 (802.11g) WLAN Module Driver Installation
Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module
Combo Module Bluetooth Driver Installation
Combo Module WLAN Driver Installation
TV Tuner Module Options
AverMedia M102 Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module
Installing the AverTV Utility Software
Installing the InterVideo WinDVD 4 Software
YUAN PVR Mini-PCI MPC622-MCE TV Tuner Module
Installing the MPC622 Driver for Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE)
PC Camera
PC Camera Driver Installation
PC Camera Audio Setup
BisonCap
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Overview
Basic Hints and Tips
Backup and General Maintenance
Viruses
Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
Power
Display
Boot Password
Audio & CD Device
Keyboard
Operation
Modules
Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Overview
Ports and Jacks
Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
Appendix C: ATI Video Driver Controls
Appendix D: Specifications