Asus VivoMini V series User manual

VivoMini V Series
Barebone
User Manual

First Edition
January 2016
E11192
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Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 4
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 4
Typography......................................................................................................... 4
Package contents............................................................................................... 5
Getting to know your VivoMini 7
Features ................................................................................................................. 8
Front panel.......................................................................................................... 8
Left side ............................................................................................................... 9
Rear panel .........................................................................................................10
Using your VivoMini 13
Getting started..................................................................................................14
Connecting the AC power adapter ..........................................................14
Connecting a display panel ........................................................................16
Connecting USB keyboard or mouse ......................................................17
Turning on your VivoMini ............................................................................18
Turning off your VivoMini..............................................................................19
Putting your VivoMini to sleep....................................................................19
Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................19
Quickly enter the BIOS..................................................................................20
Installing system components 21
Upgrading memory modules...................................................................22
Installing storage devices..............................................................................27
Installing 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs ...................................................................27
Installing a 3.5-inch HDD .............................................................................34
Appendix 39
Safety information ...........................................................................................40
Setting up your system.................................................................................40
Care during use...............................................................................................40
Regulatory notices...........................................................................................42
ASUS contact information ............................................................................48

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your VivoMini
This chapter details the hardware components of your VivoMini.
Chapter 2: Using your VivoMini
This chapter provides you with information on using your
VivoMini.
Chapter 3: Installing system components
This chapter provides you with information on how to install
new components to your VivoMini barebone.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your
VivoMini.
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 important information that must
be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and
prevent damage to your VivoMini's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer
to in this manual.

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Package contents
NOTES:
• Actualproductspecicationsandpackagecontentsmayvary
depending on the model type, country, or region.
• Theavailabilityandquantityoftheseitemsvarywithyour
VivoMini package.
• Ifthedeviceoranyofitscomponentsfailormalfunctionduring
normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period,
bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS
Service Center.
Your VivoMini package contains the following items:
VivoMini Barebone
Power cable
AC power adapter
Driver DVD
8 pcs. screws Technical documentations

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Getting to know your VivoMini

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Features
Front panel
Top cover
The removable top cover allows you access to the storage
devices and the memory modules.
IMPORTANT! Before removing the top cover, turn o
your VivoMini and disconnect the power cable and
other peripherals.
Audio speakers
Your VivoMini uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi-
soundquality,withricherbasssounds,straightfromthe
built-in audio speakers.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your VivoMini is accessing the
internal storage drive.

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Left side
Air vents
The air vents on the left side allow cooler air to enter your
VivoMini chassis.
IMPORTANT! For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from
obstructions.

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Power button
The power button allows you to turn the VivoMini on or
o. You can also press the power button once to put your
VivoMini to sleep mode.
Memory card slot
The built-in memory card reader enables your PC to read
and write data to and from MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
Top cover lock latch + Kensington security slot
The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your
VivoMini.
The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your
VivoMini using Kensington® security products.
USB 3.0 ports
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a
transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible
with USB 2.0.
Rear panel

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DisplayPort port
Use this port to connect your VivoMini to a DisplayPort or
VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display.
LAN port
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
Headphone/Audio Out jack
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the system’s
audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
Digital audio out port (S/PDIF optical)
The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) optical out port
allows you to transfer digital audio from your VivoMini into
an amplier or your TV.
USB 3.0 ports
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a
transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible
with USB 2.0.
USB 3.1 ports (on selected models)
The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a
transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to
USB 2.0.
NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.

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HDMI port
The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to
allow viewing on a larger external display.
Rear air vents
The air vents on the rear allow warm air to exit the
VivoMini.
IMPORTANT! For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, keep the air vents at least 10 cm 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 VivoMini. To prevent damage to
the VivoMini, 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.

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Using your VivoMini

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Getting started
Connecting the AC power adapter
To connect the AC power adapter to your VivoMini:
A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
B. Plug the AC power cord into a 100 V~240 V power source.
C. Connect the DC power connector into your VivoMini’s power
(DC) input port.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on the
model or region.

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NOTE:
Power adapter information:
• Inputvoltage:100Vac-240Vac
• Inputfrequency:50Hz-60Hz
• Ratingoutputcurrent:3.42A(65W)or4.74A(90W)(variesper
model)
• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V
IMPORTANT!
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouuseonlytheACpoweradapter
and cable that came with your VivoMini.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouuseagroundedwallsocket
while using your VivoMini.
• Thesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyour
VivoMini.
• TodisconnectyourVivoMinifromitsmainpowersupply,unplug
your VivoMini from the power socket.

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Connecting a display panel
You can connect a display panel or projector to your VivoMini that
has the following connectors:
• HDMIconnector
• DisplayPortconnector
• VGAconnector(usewithaDisplayPorttoVGAadapterorHDMI
to VGA adapter)
• DVIconnector(usewithanHDMItoDVIadapter)
NOTE: The HDMI to DVI adapter, DisplayPort to VGA adapter, or HDMI
to VGA adapter are each sold separately.
To connect a display panel to your VivoMini:
Connect a display cable either to the HDMI or DisplayPort port.
Connecting display via HDMI port
Connecting display via DisplayPort port

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Connecting USB keyboard or mouse
You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to your
VivoMini. You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard
and mouse set.
To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoMini:
Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the
USB 3.0 ports of your VivoMini.
Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB 3.0 port

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Turning on your VivoMini
Press the power button to turn on your VivoMini.

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Turning off your VivoMini
If your VivoMini is unresponsive, press and hold the power button
for at least four (4) seconds until your VivoMini turns o.
Putting your VivoMini to sleep
To put your VivoMini on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware
settings that are needed for system startup in the VivoMini.
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! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability
or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS
settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

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Quickly enter the BIOS
ToquicklyentertheBIOS:
• Pressthepowerbuttonforatleastfour(4)secondstoshutdown
your VivoMini, then press the power button again to turn your
VivoMini back on, then press <F2> or <Del> during POST.
• WhenyourVivoMiniiso,disconnectthepowercordfromyour
VivoMini’s power connector. Reconnect the power cable and
press the power button to turn on your VivoMini. 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.