Asus M2A Instructions for use

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Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware
Manual Revision: 1.00 E951
Release Date: Mar 2002
Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual

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Safety Statements
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.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, NationalArchives and Records Administration, 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 à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.)
Foruse withACAdaptorModel (PourUtiliserAvec Modele)ADP-45GB(45W),ADP-50GB(50W),
PA-1530 (50W), orADP-60DH (60W)
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.
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.

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Safety Statements
Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)
(Japanese)
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.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products
manufactured fromAugust 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un
una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian)
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. Kassera använtbatterienligtfabrikantens 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)
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)
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.

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Safety Statements
Safety Statements
Disconnect theAC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using
a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few
drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC.
Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all
servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or
other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other
chemicals on or near the surface.
DO NOT expose to or use near
liquids, rain, or moisture. DO
NOT use the modem during an
electrical storm.
DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty
environments. DO NOT operate
during a gas leak.
DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or
electrical fields.
DONOTexposetoextremetempera-
tures above 50˚C (122˚F) or to direct
sunlight. Do not block the fan vents!
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable
work surfaces. Seek servicing if the cas-
ing has been damaged.
DO NOT place or drop objects on top
and do not shove any foreign objects into
the Notebook PC.
DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
Donotplace together withsmallitemsthat
may scratch or enter the Notebook PC.
DO NOT leave the base of the Notebook
PC on the lap or any part of the body for an
extended period while the Notebook PC is
turnedON or ischarginginorder toprevent
discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
DO NOT throw batteries in fires
as they may explode. Check local
codes for special battery disposal
instructions.
DO NOT expose to extreme tem-
peratures (below 0˚C (32˚F), other-
wisetheNotebookPCmaynotboot.

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Transportation Precautions
To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-
erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is
turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not
transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is
latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel.
Remove Floppy Disks
Whether you have an internal or external 1.44MB floppy disk drive, make sure it does not contain a
diskette when transporting the floppy disk drive. When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive,
the eject button protrudes out. If you attempt to transport the floppy disk drive with a diskette in the
drive, you risk damaging the eject button and also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the
floppy disk drive is jolted.
Cover Your Notebook PC
Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water,
shock, and scratches.
Safety Statements
Charge Your Batteries
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery
packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as
it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge
the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use.
Airplane Precautions
Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restric-
tions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during
takeoffs and landings.
CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines
(used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walk-
ing through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people
or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-
ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or
diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands.
NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub
or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.

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Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)
Safety Statements

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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.
•Do not 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.
Safety Statements

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Contents
1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................11
About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12
Notes For This Manual..................................................................................................... 12
2. Knowing the Parts.................................................................................. 13
Top Side ................................................................................................................................ 14
Bottom Side........................................................................................................................... 16
Left Side ................................................................................................................................ 18
Right Side.............................................................................................................................. 19
Rear Side .............................................................................................................................. 20
Front Side.............................................................................................................................. 22
3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 23
Using the Battery Pack..........................................................................................................24
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 24
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 25
Battery Care..................................................................................................................... 25
Operating Systems................................................................................................................ 25
Support Software ............................................................................................................. 25
Power Connection................................................................................................................. 26
Powering ON The Notebook PC ........................................................................................... 27
The Power-On Self Test (POST)...................................................................................... 27
Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate..................................................................... 28
Restarting or Rebooting ........................................................................................................ 28
Powering OFF the Notebook PC........................................................................................... 28
Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................... 29
Colored Hot Keys............................................................................................................. 29
Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators........................................................................... 30
Instant Launch Keys.............................................................................................................. 30
Status Indicators ................................................................................................................... 31
Microsoft Windows™ Keys .............................................................................................. 32
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................... 32
Keyboard as Cursors ....................................................................................................... 33
Multi-Media Control Buttons and Indicator....................................................................... 34

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4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 35
Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 36
Touchpad Usage Illustrations ........................................................................................... 36
Caring for the Touchpad................................................................................................... 38
Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................... 39
Optional External Connections.............................................................................................. 42
Optional External Connections (Cont’).................................................................................. 44
USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)......................................................................................... 45
PortBar II Accessory (Optional)............................................................................................. 46
PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 47
32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 47
Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 48
Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)...................................................................................... 49
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 .................................................................................................................52
Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 52
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 52
Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 53
Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 54
Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 54
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 54
ACPI................................................................................................................................. 54
Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 55
Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 55
Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 55
Hard Disk Drive ..................................................................................................................... 56
Important Handling Note .................................................................................................. 56
Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades................................................................................ 56
System Memory Expansion .................................................................................................. 57
Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only PowerAdapters (Optional) ......................................................... 57
Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional)................................................................................. 58
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5. Configuring the BIOS............................................................................. 59
BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................................ 60
Updating your BIOS ..............................................................................................................61
BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................................ 61
BIOS Legend Bar............................................................................................................. 61
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................ 63
Primary Master (sub-menu) .................................................................................................. 65
Secondary Slave (sub-menus).............................................................................................. 67
Advanced Menu .................................................................................................................... 68
I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu).................................................................................... 69
Security Menu ....................................................................................................................... 71
Power Menu .......................................................................................................................... 73
Boot Menu............................................................................................................................. 74
Exit Menu .............................................................................................................................. 75
Appendix..................................................................................................... 77
Internal Modem Compliancy ................................................................................................. 78
Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 80
Index............................................................................................................ 85
Owner Information................................................................................................................. 88
Software........................................................................................................................... 88
Security ............................................................................................................................ 88
Network............................................................................................................................ 88
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