Asus VivoMini User manual

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CA9955 Revised Edition V2
December 2014
VivoMini memory, wireless card, and
solid state drive (SSD) installation guide
Your VivoMini comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two 2GB, 4GB, or
8GB unbuered with non-ECC 1.35 V DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMMs for a maximum of 16GB memory.
IMPORTANT! Refer to http://www.asus.com for the list of compatible DIMMs. You can only
install 1.35 V DDR3 SO-DIMM to the VivoMini’s DIMM slots.
IMPORTANT!
• Itisrecommendedthatyouinstallorupgradethememorymodules,wirelesscard,and
solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center for
further assistance.
• Ensurethatyourhandsaredrybeforeproceedingwiththerestoftheinstallation
process.Beforeinstallinganyofthefeaturesinthisguide,useagroundedwriststrapor
touchasafelygroundedobjectormetalobjecttoavoiddamagingthemduetostatic
electricity.
Installing or upgrading memory modules
To install or upgrade the memory modules:
1. Turn o your VivoMini then disconnect all cables and peripherals.
2. PlacetheVivoMinionaatstablesurface,withitstopsidefacingdown.
YourVivoMinicomeswiththefollowingitems.PleasecontactASUSServiceCenterifyoucannot
ndthefollowingitems:
• 4pcsholedrubberfoot
• 3pcs3mmroundscrews,1hexagonscrew
15060-4790R100

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4. Get one screw from the ones you previously removed then place it into the hole. Leave
aportionofthescrewheadthatwouldbeenoughforyoutohold.
3. Removethefourscrewssecuringthecover.
5. HoldthescrewthengentlypulloutthecoverfromthebottomsideoftheVivoMini.Use
your other free hand to hold the VivoMini in place.

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6. Alignandinsertthememorymoduleintotheslot(A)andpressitdown(B)untilitis
securely seated in place. Repeat the same steps to install the other memory module.
IMPORTANT! Always install into the lower slot rst.
7. Remove the screw you previously attached on the bottom cover.
8. Place the cover back on the bottom side of your VivoMini. Note that the cover can only
beinsertedinonedirection.Refertothefollowingillustrationandnotetoensurethat
the cover is securely tted on the bottom side of the VivoMini.
IMPORTANT!Therating
label area (A) and the
power button’s location
(B) must be oriented as
shown.

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10. Place the rubber foot on each screw hole. Refer to the illustration for more details.
IMPORTANT! A number is printed under each rubber foot and this number corresponds
to that rubber foot’s location on the cover. Follow the orientation of each rubber foot
and the number sequence shown in the illustration below. The rubber foot ts in only
one orientation. Note the position of the hole on each rubber foot, as shown in the
illustration below
NOTE: If you want to remove the rubber foot, use a athead screwdriver or a
straightenedpapercliptodoso.
9. Reattach the screws to secure the cover back on the bottom side of the main box.

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Installing or upgrading the wireless card
To install or upgrade the wireless card:
1. Followsteps1-5onpages1-2undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules section
ofthisguide to remove the bottom cover of your VivoMini.
2. AlignandinsertthewirelesscardintothelowerslotinsidetheVivoMini.Refertothe
illustration for its location.
3. Gentlypushdownthewirelesscardontopofthescrewholesandfastenitusingtwoof
the 3mm round screws.
Your VivoMini includes a mini-PCIe slot for half-size wireless and Bluetooth adapters.
Refer to http://www.asus.com for the list of compatible wireless and Bluetooth adapters.

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Installing or upgrading the mSATA SSD
To install or upgrade a full-size mSATA SSD:
1. Followsteps1-5onpages1-2undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules section
ofthisguide to remove the bottom cover of your VivoMini.
5. Followsteps7-9onpages3-4undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules section
ofthisguidetoreplacethebottomcoverbackonyourVivoMini.
Your VivoMini includes a PCIe slot that supports a full-size or a half-size mSATA SSD.
4. Connect the black antenna to MAIN or and the white antenna to AUX or .Refer
totheillustrationfortherightinstallationprocedure.
NOTE:Asoftclickingsoundindicatesthattheantennahasbeensecurelyattachedon
the wireless card.

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3. GentlypushdownthemSATASSDontopofthescrewholeandfastenitusingoneof
the 3mm round screw. Refer to the illustration for the location of the screw hole.
4. Followsteps7-9onpages3-4undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules
sectionofthisguidetoreplacethebottomcoverbackonyourVivoMini.
2. Alignandinsertthefull-sizemSATASSDintoitstheupperslotinsidetheVivoMini.Refer
to the illustration for its location.
To install or upgrade a half-size mSATA SSD:
1. Followsteps1-5onpages1-2undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules section
ofthisguide to remove the bottom cover of your VivoMini.

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2. Insertthehexagonscrewintoitscorrespondinghole,asillustrated.
4. GentlypushdownthemSATASSDontopofthescrewholeandfastenitusingoneof
the 3mm round screw. Refer to the illustration for the location of the screw hole.
5. Followsteps7-9onpages3-4undertheInstalling or upgrading memory modules section
ofthisguidetoreplacethebottomcoverbackonyourVivoMini.
3. Alignandinsertthehalf-sizemSATASSDintoitsupperslotinsidetheVivoMini.Referto
the illustration for its location.

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Guide d’installation de modules
mémoire, d’adaptateur sans l et de
lecteur SSD pour VivoMini
Votre VivoMini est doté de deux interfaces de connexion SO-DIMM (204 broches ; 1,35V) dédiées
à l’installation de modules mémoire DDR3 de 2 Go, 4 Go ou 8 Go, pour un maximum de 16 Go
de mémoire vive.
IMPORTANT ! Rendez-vous sur le site http://www.asus.com pour obtenir la liste des modules
mémoire compatibles.
IMPORTANT !
• Achetez et faites installer des modules mémoire, un adaptateur sans l et/ou un
lecteurSSDuniquementauprèsd’unrevendeuragréépourassureruneabilitéet
unecompatibilitéoptimale.Renseignez-vousauprèsd’uncentreagréépourplus
d’informations.
• Assurez-vous que vos mains sont sèches avant de procéder à l’installation de
composants additionnels. Avant de procéder à l’installation, utilisez un bracelet
antistatiqueoutouchezunobjetmétalliqueoureliéàlaterrepouréviterd’endommager
les modules mémoire.
Installer des modules mémoire
Pour installer ou mettre à niveau les modules mémoire :
1. ÉteignezvotreVivoMinietdéconnecteztouslescâblesetlespériphériques.
2. PlacezlafacesupérieureduVivoMinisurunesurfaceégaleetstable.
Votre ordinateur VivoMini est livré avec les éléments suivants. Contactez le service client ASUS si
l’undesélémentsestmanquantouendommagé.
• 4patinsencaoutchouc
• 3visrondesde3mm,1vishexagonale

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4. Utilisez l’une des vis précédente et placez-la dans l’ouverture. Conservez une portion
susante de la tête de vis en dehors du couvercle d’ordinateur de sorte à pouvoir la
prendre en main.
3. Retirez les quatre vis sécurisant le couvercle.
5. Tirezd’unemainsurlavispourdésengagerlecouvercle.Utilisezvotreautremainpour
maintenir le VivoMini en place.