Asus M1A User manual

NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name: Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1.01 E671
Release Date: March 2001

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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 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 equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC
emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep-
tion. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded
cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate the equipment.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and RecordsAdministration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For use with AC Adaptor Model ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB)
Power Safety Requirement
Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power
cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2.
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Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. (English)
VORSICHT!Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßenAustausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben
oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichenTyp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nachAngaben
des Herstellers. (German)
ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning måkun ske med
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish)
VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ
somrekommenderasavapparattillverkaren.Kasseraanväntbatteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish)
VAROITUS!Paristovoiräjähtää, josseonvirheellisestiasennettu.Vaihdaparistoainoastaanlaitevalmistajan
sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitäkäytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish)
ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandépar le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French)
ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens
instruksjoner. (Norwegian)
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
(Japanese)
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Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)
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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
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UL Safety Notices
Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically
connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed
200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
•Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
•Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
•Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak.
Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium bat-
teries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy,
or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in
series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers-
ible chemical reaction.
•Donot dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.
•Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due
to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer
or authorized retailers.
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1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 11
About This User’s Manual...................................................................................... 12
Notes For This Manual...................................................................................... 12
Caring Information ................................................................................................. 13
Transportation Precautions.................................................................................... 14
2. KNOWING THE PARTS 15
Top Side................................................................................................................. 16
Bottom Side ........................................................................................................... 18
Bottom Component Descriptions ......................................................................19
Left Side................................................................................................................. 20
Right Side .............................................................................................................. 21
Rear Side............................................................................................................... 22
Front Side .............................................................................................................. 24
3. GETTING STARTED 25
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 26
Using the Battery Pack .......................................................................................... 27
Before using your Notebook PC on the road .................................................... 27
Battery Care...................................................................................................... 27
Operating Systems ................................................................................................ 27
Support Software .............................................................................................. 27
Power Connection ................................................................................................. 28
Powering ON The Notebook PC............................................................................ 29
The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................... 29
Save-to-Disk Partition ............................................................................................ 30
Restarting or Rebooting......................................................................................... 30
Powering OFF the Notebook PC ........................................................................... 30
Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ........................................................... 31
Using the Keyboard ............................................................................................... 32
Colored Hot Keys.............................................................................................. 32
Microsoft Windows™ Keys ............................................................................... 33
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ....................................................................... 33
Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................ 34
4. USING THE NOTEBOOK PC 35
Pointing Device...................................................................................................... 36
Using the Touchpad .......................................................................................... 36
Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................... 38
Inserting and Removing a Drive Module................................................................ 39
Traveler’s Drawer .................................................................................................. 40
Floppy Disk Drive External Connection (optional) ................................................. 40
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CD/DVD Drive........................................................................................................ 41
Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................. 42
Laser Safety...................................................................................................... 43
CDRH Regulations ........................................................................................... 43
DVD-ROM Drive Information ............................................................................ 43
Regional Playback Information ......................................................................... 44
Region Definitions............................................................................................. 44
Listening to Audio CD ....................................................................................... 45
Optional External Connections .............................................................................. 46
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket.................................................................................... 47
32-bit CardBus Support .................................................................................... 47
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................... 48
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)......................................................................... 48
Modem and Network Connections......................................................................... 49
Modem Connection........................................................................................... 49
Network Connection ......................................................................................... 50
IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 51
Guidelines for using IR communication ............................................................ 51
Enabling Infrared .............................................................................................. 51
AC Power System.................................................................................................. 53
Battery Power System ........................................................................................... 53
Charging the Battery Pack................................................................................ 53
Using Battery Power .........................................................................................53
Power Management Modes................................................................................... 54
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..................................................... 54
APM and ACPI .................................................................................................. 54
Suspend Mode.................................................................................................. 54
Standby Mode................................................................................................... 55
Power State Summary...................................................................................... 55
Thermal Power Control..................................................................................... 56
System Memory Expansion ................................................................................... 57
Processor Upgrades .............................................................................................. 57
Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................................... 57
Important Handling Note................................................................................... 57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................... 57
Second Hard Disk Drive Module............................................................................ 58
Securing Your Notebook PC .................................................................................. 59
Other Security Products.................................................................................... 59
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5. CONFIGURING THE BIOS 61
BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................. 62
Updating your BIOS.......................................................................................... 63
BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................. 63
BIOS Legend Bar.............................................................................................. 63
Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 65
Primary Master (sub-menu) ................................................................................... 67
Primary Slave (sub-menu) ..................................................................................... 69
Advanced Menu..................................................................................................... 70
I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) .................................................................... 71
Security Menu........................................................................................................ 73
Password Usage Summary ................................................................................... 74
Power Menu........................................................................................................... 75
Boot Menu ............................................................................................................. 77
Exit Menu............................................................................................................... 78
APPENDIX 81
PortDock Accessory............................................................................................... 82
Features............................................................................................................ 83
Usage ............................................................................................................... 83
Docking Solution ............................................................................................... 84
Audio CD .......................................................................................................... 84
PortBar Accessory ................................................................................................. 85
Features............................................................................................................ 85
Usage ............................................................................................................... 85
Docking Solution ............................................................................................... 86
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory.................................................................... 87
Features............................................................................................................ 87
Usage ............................................................................................................... 87
Internal Modem Compliancy .................................................................................. 88
Protocols and Compliancy ................................................................................ 88
Glossary................................................................................................................. 91
Index ...................................................................................................................... 95
Owner Information ................................................................................................. 98
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