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CHAPTER 4

BIOS Setup

Summary of Contents for U160MX

Page 2: ...Conditions 1 6 CE Conformity 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 11 WEEE Statement 1 15 Trademarks 1 22 Release History 1 22 Introductions Manual Map 2 2 Unpackin...

Page 3: ...gement in Windows OS 3 11 Energy Saving Tips 3 13 Basic Operations 3 14 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 14 Having a Good Work Habit 3 15 Knowing the Keyboard 3 16 Knowing the Touchpad 3 23 About Hard Disk D...

Page 4: ...ce BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main Menu 4 5 Advanced Menu 4 7 Boot Menu 4 9 Security Menu 4 10 Save Exit...

Page 5: ...uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipme...

Page 6: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

Page 7: ...nual should be noted Keep the User s Guide that comes with the package for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before se...

Page 8: ...before connecting the equipment to the power outlet Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add on card or module to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the b...

Page 9: ...ing of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always kee...

Page 10: ...f natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take back policy Environmental Policy The product has been designed...

Page 11: ...abricant German Deutsch VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Ba...

Page 12: ...urz dzenia Zu yte baterie mo na wyrzuca zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy r...

Page 13: ...ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvr ite koriste i isklju ivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uput...

Page 14: ...Sloven ina UPOZORNENIE V pr pade nespr vnej v meny bat rie existuje nebezpe enstvo v buchu Vyme te iba za rovnak bat riu alebo za rovnocenn typ bat rie ktor odpor a v robca zariadenia Bat rie zne kodn...

Page 15: ...dage ainult sama v i tootja poolt soovitatud v rdv rse akuga H vitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele Persian Arabic WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Elec...

Page 16: ...Baruchbarkeitsdauer zur ckzunehmen Spanish Espa ol Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 lo...

Page 17: ...jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w b d zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia Hungarian Magyar Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat ly...

Page 18: ...C Vietnamese Tieng Viet Theo H ng d n c a Li n minh Ch u u EU v Thi t b i n i n t qua s d ng H ng d n 2002 96 EC v n c hi u l c v o ng y 13 8 2005 c c s n ph m thu c thi t b i n v i n t s kh ng c n c...

Page 19: ...ctronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen a...

Page 20: ...ES ktor vst pila do platnosti 13 augusta 2005 v robky ktor mi s elektrick a elektronick zariadenia nesm by zne kod ovan spolu s komun lnym odpadom a v robcovia patri n ch elektronick ch zariaden s po...

Page 21: ...i nim i elektroni kim ure ajima Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja je na snazi od 13 kolovoza 2005 elektri ni i elektroni ki ure aji se ne smiju vi e bacati zajedno s ku nim otpadom i proizvo a i su obvezni zb...

Page 22: ...1 22 Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Revision History Version Revision Note Date 1 0 First release 12 2010...

Page 23: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 24: ...ormation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you hav...

Page 25: ...ontact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Manual...

Page 26: ...2KB FSB Speed Support 667 MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Core Ch...

Page 27: ...tional Power AC DC Adapter 40W 19V Input 100 240V 1 5A 50 60Hz Output 19V 2 1A Battery Type 3 6 cell optional RTC Battery Yes I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 Mic in x 1 H...

Page 28: ...t Wireless LAN Optionally Supported Bluetooth Optionally Supported WiMax Optionally Supported Audio Sound Interface Realtek ALC888S Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by volu...

Page 29: ...2 7 Introductions WebCam CMOS optional Supported Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL...

Page 30: ...ware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main op...

Page 31: ...luetooth Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled Warning For flight safety consideration make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are in flight Contact the local di...

Page 32: ...mmended to replace a new battery Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC DC a...

Page 33: ...nction status ECO Engine Power Saving While using the battery power press and hold the Fn button and then press the F10 button repeatedly to enable or disable the ECO Power Saving function recurrently...

Page 34: ...ductions 6 Power Button Power LED Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state Glowing blue when the notebook power is...

Page 35: ...2 13 Introductions Front Side View 1 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 1 1 1 Stereo Speakers...

Page 36: ...l dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice 2 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi f...

Page 37: ...B 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 4 RJ 45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connec...

Page 38: ...he cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the notebook in place 2 Ventilator The vent...

Page 39: ...n external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 5 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devic...

Page 40: ...2 18 Introductions Rear Side View 1 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC DC adapter is disconnected 1 1 Battery Pack...

Page 41: ...on for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC DC adapter is d...

Page 42: ...n Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO...

Page 43: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 44: ...time When the AC power is connected recharging the battery will start immediately Note that the AC DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage...

Page 45: ...k and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC DC adapter you should 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 5 Unp...

Page 46: ...le the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery pack is disassembled not by an authorized machinist To prevent exp...

Page 47: ...teps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery bac...

Page 48: ...ke sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery release button on the bottom side 4 Push and hold the r...

Page 49: ...local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to m...

Page 50: ...nd system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect It is unnecessary to disch...

Page 51: ...ent tasks with this notebook Read the instructions bellow to activate the ECO Engine power saving function 1 Press and hold the Fn button 2 Press the F10 button repeatedly to switch among the differen...

Page 52: ...ct this mode while performing presentation applications Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running t...

Page 53: ...tructions below to adjust the power management settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options selection in Windows OS allows you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery...

Page 54: ...3 12 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 55: ...r inactivity Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer s power management Always disconnect the...

Page 56: ...nation Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place...

Page 57: ...he chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please...

Page 58: ...d keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one depending on which county u...

Page 59: ...and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activat...

Page 60: ...End keys are used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the pr...

Page 61: ...he cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Function Keys Windows Keys You...

Page 62: ...e display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Enable or disable the touchpad function Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume I...

Page 63: ...tton and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on Press again to turn it off Read the icon on behalf of the Webcam function appearing on the display to learn the Webcam function status...

Page 64: ...1 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Bluetooth or WLAN or WiMax function recurrently Read the icon on behalf of the function of Bluetooth or WLAN or WiMax appearing on the display to learn the...

Page 65: ...cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the scr...

Page 66: ...Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the...

Page 67: ...hpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your fin...

Page 68: ...d optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly...

Page 69: ...s listed here are for reference only Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the package of the notebook The actual external optical storage...

Page 70: ...printer and external optical storage device etc To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the notebook This notebook is capable to...

Page 71: ...r a great view of the notebook display To connect the external display make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off and then connect the display to the notebook Once the displa...

Page 72: ...he RJ 45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection For more instructions or detailed steps on co...

Page 73: ...move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network By using the 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption technology and Wi Fi Protected Access feature the op...

Page 74: ...a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones personal computers printers GPS receivers PDAs digital cameras and video game consoles through a secure globally unlice...

Page 75: ...and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory hard disk drive wireless LAN module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user s request depen...

Page 76: ...pped with a wireless LAN module and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device may be...

Page 77: ...rmation about the product users purchased please contact the local dealer Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since...

Page 78: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 79: ...How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup...

Page 80: ...menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting op...

Page 81: ...sion CPU features memory size and setting of system time and date Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings such as power consumption USB PCI devices of the notebook in order to achieve a better perf...

Page 82: ...om 01 to 31 Year Year The year can be adjusted by users System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The ti...

Page 83: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 84: ...States This item allows you to enable or disable CPU C State function When set to Enabled CPU chipset can enter power saving states under idle states AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface Use t...

Page 85: ...For better PCI performance you should set the item to higher values Setting options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 System Performance Use this item to enhance system performance USB Configuration Se...

Page 86: ...ority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system Boot Option 1 6 These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attemp...

Page 87: ...You may also press ESC to abandon new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select User Password to give or to aband...

Page 88: ...is powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Supervisor Password User Password field when prompted to enter...

Page 89: ...it Menu Exit Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility Exit Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup Defaults Select this item to loa...

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