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VivoPC VM Series

User Manual

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Page 1: ...VivoPCVM Series User Manual ...

Page 2: ...S A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each su...

Page 3: ... the AC power adapter to your VivoPC 14 Connect a display panel to your VivoPC 16 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 17 Turn on your Vivo PC 18 Turning your VivoPC off 19 Putting your VivoPC to sleep 19 Entering the BIOS Setup 19 Quickly enter the BIOS 20 Memory upgrade 21 Upgrading memory modules 22 Appendix 29 Safety information 30 Setting up your system 30 Care during use 30 Regulator...

Page 4: ...C Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements your VivoPC Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual some text are presented as follows IMPORTANT This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task NOTE This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks WARNING This message contains imp...

Page 5: ...country or region If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components Your VivoPC package contains the following items VivoPC VM Series Power cable Technical documentations AC power adapter ...

Page 6: ... VivoPC VM Series ...

Page 7: ...1 Getting to know your VivoPC ...

Page 8: ...RTANT Before removing the top cover turn off your VivoPC and unplug the power cable Audio speakers Your VivoPC uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi fi sound quality with richer bass sounds straight from the built in audio speakers Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your VivoPC is accessing the internal storage drive ...

Page 9: ...ries Left side Air vents The air vents on the left side allow cooler air to enter your VivoPC chassis IMPORTANT For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions ...

Page 10: ...ock latch Kensington security slot The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your VivoPC The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your VivoPC using Kensington security products USB 2 0 ports The USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports are compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices such as keyboards mouse devices cameras and hard disk drives USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a s...

Page 11: ...to connect the system s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB 3 0 ports These USB Universal Serial Bus ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit s and are backward compatible with USB2 0 Digital audio out port S PDIF optical The Son...

Page 12: ...least 10cm away from any obstructions Power input DC 19V The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC To prevent damage to the PC always use the bundled power adapter WARNING The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ...

Page 13: ...2 Using your VivoPC ...

Page 14: ...the AC power adapter to your VivoPC A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Plug the AC power cord into a 100V 240V power source C Connect the DC power connector into your VivoPC s power DC input port NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on models and your region ...

Page 15: ...e 19V IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you use only the AC power adapter and cable that came with your VivoPC We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your VivoPC The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your VivoPC To disconnect your VivoPC from its main power supply unplug your VivoPC from the power socket ...

Page 16: ...HDMI connector VGA connector DVI connector use with an HDMI to DVI adapter or VGA to DVI adapter NOTE The HDMI to DVI adapter and VGA to DVI adapter are sold separately To connect a display panel to your VivoPC Connect a display cable either to the HDMI port or the VGA display port Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via VGA display port ...

Page 17: ...USB keyboard and mouse to your VivoPC You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoPC Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the USB 2 0 ports of your VivoPC Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB 2 0 port ...

Page 18: ...18 VivoPC VM Series Turn on your Vivo PC Press the power button to turn on your VivoPC ...

Page 19: ...e VivoPC In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update WARNING Inappropr...

Page 20: ...to turn your VivoPC back on then press F2 or Del during POST When your PC is off disconnect the power cord from your VivoPC s power connector Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to turn on your VivoPC Press F2 or Del during POST NOTE POST Power On Self Test is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC ...

Page 21: ...3 Memory upgrade ...

Page 22: ...with non ECC DDR3 204 pin SO DIMMs for a maximum of 16 GB memory IMPORTANT You can only install DDR3 SO DIMM to the VivoPC s DIMM slots NOTE Refer to http www asus com for the list of compatible DIMMs To install or upgrade the memory modules 1 Turn off your VivoPC 2 Disconnect all cables and peripherals 3 Place the VivoPC on a stable and flat surface ...

Page 23: ...eries 23 3 5 HD HD 3 5 HD D 5 Slide the top cover towards the rear of VivoPC until it is detached from the chassis 4 Press down the latch at the rear panel to release the top cover 6 Remove the cover and set aside ...

Page 24: ... Carefully slide the HDD or the drive tray adapter with SSD inside from the SATA connector then remove it from the drive bay Removing the HDD from drive bay Removing the SSD drive tray adpater with SSD inside from drive bay ...

Page 25: ...slot cover 8 Prepare memory module 9 Release the screw that secures the SO DIMM slot cover then pry the slot cover open 10 Align and insert the memory module into the slot A and press it down B until it is securely seated in place Memory HD Serial ATA connector ...

Page 26: ... the SO DIMM slot cover and secure it with the screw 12 For HDD match the rubber heads of the screws with the four screw slots on the drive bay For SSD match the rubber heads of the screws with the three screw slots on the drive bay ...

Page 27: ... HDD to the drive bay 13 Carefully place the Serial ATA HDD or SSD drive tray adapter with SSD inside into the drive bay then slide the drive towards the SATA connector Rubber head screw slot Rubber head screw slot Rubber head screw slot SATA connector Re installing the drive tray adapter with SSD inside to the drive bay ...

Page 28: ...28 VivoPC VM Series 14 Replace the top cover then slide it towards the front of VivoPC to re attach 15 Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis ...

Page 29: ...Appendix ...

Page 30: ...ironments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C If you use an extension cord make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system When the system is turned off a small amount of electrical cu...

Page 31: ...nded by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DO NOT throw the VivoPC in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste...

Page 32: ... applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are located Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equi...

Page 33: ...tructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration ...

Page 34: ... 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 ...

Page 35: ...ian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must fol...

Page 36: ...ective CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through...

Page 37: ...andard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energy...

Page 38: ...http usa asus com Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 General support 1 812 282 2787 Online support https support asus com techserv techserv aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 ...

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Page 41: ...ing specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name Steve Chang P...

Page 42: ...er VM40B Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Representat...

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