Clevo X170SM-G User manual

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Contents
About this Concise User Guide ......................................................................1
System Startup ................................................................................................4
System Software .............................................................................................4
Intel® Optane™ Setup ...................................................................................5
RAID Setup ....................................................................................................7
System Map: Front View with Display Open ...............................................9
LED Indicators .............................................................................................10
Keyboard & Function Keys ..........................................................................11
System Map: Front, Left & Right Views ....................................................12
System Map: Bottom & Rear Views ...........................................................13
Control Center ..............................................................................................14
Flexikey® Application .................................................................................17
Full color “Per Key” LED Keyboard ...........................................................20
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and
Settings .........................................................................................................22
Video Features ..............................................................................................23
Power Options ..............................................................................................24
Audio Features ..............................................................................................25
Driver Installation .........................................................................................26
Wireless LAN Module (Option) ...................................................................27
Bluetooth Module (Option) ..........................................................................27
Fingerprint Reader ........................................................................................28
TPM ..............................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................30
Specifications ................................................................................................31
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch ...................................................33
Schnellstart ...................................................................................................36
Intel® Optane™ Setup .................................................................................37
RAID Setup ..................................................................................................39
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem Bildschirm ................41
LED-Anzeigen ..............................................................................................42
Tastatur und Funktionstasten ........................................................................43
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, links und rechts .................................44
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten und hinten .........................................45
Control Center .............................................................................................. 46
Flexikey® Anwendung ................................................................................ 49
Vollfarbe "Pro Taste" LED-Tastatur ............................................................ 52
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und Einstellungen
von Windows 10 ........................................................................................... 54
Grafikfunktionen .......................................................................................... 55
Energieoptionen ............................................................................................ 56
Audiofunktionen ........................................................................................... 57
Installation der Treiber ................................................................................. 58
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .................................................................... 59
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ........................................................................... 59
Fingerabdruckleser .......................................................................................60
TPM (Option) ............................................................................................... 61
Fehlerbehebung ............................................................................................ 62
Technische Daten ......................................................................................... 63
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ..................................................... 65
Guide de démarrage rapide ........................................................................... 68
Configuration Intel® Optane™ ....................................................................69
Configuration RAID ..................................................................................... 71
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l'écran ouvert .....................................73
Indicateurs LED ............................................................................................ 74
Clavier et touches fonction ........................................................................... 75
Carte du système: Vues de face, gauche et droite .......................................76
Carte du système: Vues de dessous et arrière ............................................... 77
Control Center .............................................................................................. 78
Application Flexikey® ................................................................................. 81
Clavier à LED pleine couleur « par touche » ............................................... 84
Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de
Configuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 ............................................... 86
Caractéristiques vidéo .................................................................................. 87
Options d’alimentation ................................................................................. 88
Caractéristiques audio .................................................................................. 89
Installation du pilote ..................................................................................... 90
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ..................................................................... 91
Module Bluetooth (Option) .......................................................................... 91
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Lecteur d'empreintes digitales ......................................................................92
TPM ..............................................................................................................93
Dépannage ....................................................................................................94
Spécifications ................................................................................................95
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .....................................................97
Guía rápida para empezar ...........................................................................100
Configuración de Intel® Optane™ .............................................................101
Configuración RAID ..................................................................................103
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con la pantalla abierta .............................105
Indicadores LED .........................................................................................106
Teclado y teclas de función ........................................................................107
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, izquierda y derecha ..............................108
Mapa del sistema: Vistas inferior y posterior ............................................109
Control Center ............................................................................................110
Aplicación Flexikey® .................................................................................113
Teclado LED a todo color «por tecla» ........................................................116
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control y
Configuración de Windows 10 ...................................................................118
Parámetros de vídeo ....................................................................................119
Opciones de energía ....................................................................................120
Características de audio ..............................................................................121
Instalación de controladores .......................................................................122
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ................................................................123
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) .......................................................................123
Lector de huellas digitales ..........................................................................124
TPM ............................................................................................................125
Solución de problemas ................................................................................126
Especificaciones .........................................................................................127
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida ........................................................... 129
Guida di avvio rapido .................................................................................132
Configurazione Intel® Optane™ ............................................................... 133
Configurazione RAID ................................................................................ 135
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con lo schermo aperto ............... 137
Indicatori LED ............................................................................................ 138
Tastiera e tasti funzione .............................................................................. 139
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, sinistra e destra ......................... 140
Descrizione del sistema: Vista inferiore e posteriore ................................. 141
Control Center ............................................................................................ 142
Applicazione Flexikey® ............................................................................. 145
Tastiera a LED "per tasto" a colori ............................................................. 148
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello di
controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 .................................................... 150
Funzioni video ............................................................................................151
Opzioni risparmio energia ..........................................................................152
Funzionalità audio ...................................................................................... 153
Installazione driver .....................................................................................154
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .............................................................. 155
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ..................................................................... 155
Lettore d’impronte digitali ......................................................................... 156
TPM ............................................................................................................ 157
Risoluzione dei problemi ............................................................................158
Specifiche tecniche .....................................................................................159
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About this Concise User Guide
This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitute for the
expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’sManual
disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of
the computer (Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup. If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure
(or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual disc does not contain an operating system.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Man-
ual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
© May 2020
Trademarks
Intel is a trademark/registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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FCC Statement
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.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, includ-
ing interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Instructions for Care and Operation
The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To pre-
vent this, follow these suggestions:
•Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the
case and the components could be damaged.
•Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and
power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an
electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the
computer could be badly damaged.
•Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity
transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
•Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut
the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may
violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to
electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service person-
nel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. Then refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
• If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the
operating instructions.
• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the
poisonous liquid if the panel breaks).
• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your com-
puter.
Safety Information
• Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that
appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the
computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it
may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
• Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before
putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from
any external power supplies, peripherals and cables.
• Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply
cleaner directly to the computer. Do not use volatile (petroleum
distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair
or replacement to your service representative or qualified service
personnel.
• Note that in computer’s featuring a raised electro-plated logo, the
logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general wear and
tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo
may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling the computer
in this case, and avoid touching the raised electro-plated logo.
Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub
against the top of the computer during transport. If any such wear
and tear develops contact your service center.
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Polymer Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to polymer
batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general
battery precaution information.
• Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling,
however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a
cause for concern.
• Use proper handling procedures when using Polymer/Lithium-Ion
batteries. Do not use Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries in high ambi-
ent temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries
for extended periods.
• If you are working in areas of low temperature use the AC/DC
adapter to power the computer.
Adapter Notes
This computer is designed to be powered by the 2 AC/DC
adapters supplied. When the computer is powered by the
dual adapters the system will be in its highest performance
mode.
If the system is being powered by a single adapter, note the
following:
• When the battery level is less than 10%, the system will not start
if powered by one Adapter only.
• If a battery is not installed, the system will not start.
• The overall system performance will be equivalent to the system
in DC (battery powered) mode.
• Although powered by a single adapter the battery will not charge.
• As the adapter is powered separately, the battery will not be
charged, and the operating system will show the capacity
unchanged.
• When the battery is low, and the low battery beep sound is being
played, the system will continue to do so and will not enter a
power-saving state.
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Battery Disposal & Caution
The product that you have purchased contains a recharge-
able battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its use-
ful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your
area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-
place only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in position.
4. The AC/DC adapters can be stored in the stand supplied, but can only be
orientated one way as indicated in the picture on the right. Insert the adapters
with the open end for the power cord facing the 280W logo. Do not use a
single AC/DC adapter to power the system (see Adapter Notes on page 3).
5. When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to
safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power
the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapters and initially set up as
below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cords to the DC-In jacks on the rear of the com-
puter then plug the AC power cords into an outlet, and connect the AC power
cords to the AC/DC adapters and the battery will now be unlocked.
6. Use one hand to raise the
lid to a comfortable viewing angle (do not exceed 130
degrees) ; use the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of
the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid).
7. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
System Software
Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed.
Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your com-
puter for a different system, you will find this manual refers to Micro-
soft Windows 10.
Intel® Optane™/RAID Support
Note that your system can be set up as a RAID OR to support Intel®
Optane™, but it cannot be set to support both systems. You need to
setup Intel® Optane™ or RAID before installing your Windows 10 operating system (see page 5 & page 7).
130°
Figure 1
Opening the Lid /
Computer with
Dual AC/DC Adapt-
ers Plugged-In
Adapter Stand
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Intel® Optane™ Setup
Intel® Optane™ is a combination of a compatible mem-
ory device and Intel Rapid Storage Technology soft-
ware. This combination is designed to speed up your
system performance by caching boot data, executables,
frequently accessed data and system page files to a non
volatile, low latency Intel® Optane™ SSD.
Contact your distributor or supplier to see if your system
supports this technology.
If you are reinstalling a system that has previously been
setup in Intel RST Premium mode, make sure you have
disabled the Intel Optane Memory (see Disabling Intel®
Optane™ on page 6).
Intel® Optane™ Setup Procedure
You need to setup Intel® Optane™ before installing your
Windows 10 operating system, and you will need to pre-
pare the following in order to do so.
•The Microsoft Windows 10 OS on a DVD or USB flash
drive
• An Intel® Optane™ SSD installed in your system.
•The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
1. Start-up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS
and go to the Setup Utility.
2. Select the Advanced menu.
3. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select Intel RST
Premium... and select <OK>.
4. Press F10 to “Save and Exit” and select <Yes>, however note
below.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS (DVD) is in the attached DVD
drive or on a USB flash drive and as the computer starts up it
will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD or USB
flash drive.
5. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating
system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you
need help on installing the Windows OS).
6. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
7. It is recommended that you select and then delete existing
partitions.
8. Click New to create a partition for Windows.
9. It is very important to make sure that when you create the
partition, leave at least a minimum of unallocated space of 5MB.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
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11. Install the Windows drivers (see page 26). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
12. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
13. Click Enable.
14. The system will pop-up a message and ask you to select a
compatible fast drive (in this case there should only be one
option).
15. You will need to restart the computer after enabling Optane, and
make sure the system is powered by the powered AC/DC
adapter, and not by battery only.
16. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time).
17. After the process has been completed restart the computer.
Disabling Intel® Optane™
If you wish to disable an existing Intel® Optane™ setup
then follow the procedure below to do so.
1. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
2. Click Disable.
3. Click Yes when the message pops up.
4. Restart the computer to complete the process.
5. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
6. The Status of Intel® Optane™ Memory is indicated in the
Window.
Figure 2 - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Status
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RAID Setup
Your solid state drives (SSDs) can be set up in RAID
mode (for increased performance or protection). Note
that setting up your solid state drives in RAID mode
needs to be done prior to installing the Windows OS.
Do not change the mode unless you intend to reinstall your
operating system, and make sure you back up all neces-
sary files and data before doing so.
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Indepen-
dent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring
(RAID 1) or Parity (RAID 5) mode (see Table 1) you will
require two or three identical solid state drives.
Prepare the following before setting up your SSDs in
RAID mode:
• The Microsoft Windows 10 OS on a DVD or USB flash
drive.
• Two or three identical solid state drives.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
Note: All SSDs in a RAID should be identical (the same
size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system be-
havior. Table 1 - RAID Description
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
SSDs
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in par-
allel to increase performance. RAID 0 imple-
ments a striped disk array and the data is
broken into blocks and each block is written to
a separate drive.
RAID 1
(at lease two
SSDs
needed)
Identical drives in a mirrored configuration
used to protect data. Should a drive that is
part of a mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive
(which contains identical data) will handle all
the data. When a new replacement drive is
installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from
the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
RAID 5
(at lease three
SSDs
needed)
RAID 5 (Parity) is the most regularly used
secure RAID level. RAID 5 consists of block-
level striping with distributed parity so data
blocks are striped across the drives and parity
data is not written to a fixed drive, but is spread
across all drives. Using the parity data, the
computer can recalculate the data of one of
the other data blocks, should that data no lon-
ger be available. A RAID 5 array can withstand
a failure of a single drive so that no data is lost.
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RAID Setup Procedure
1. Start-up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS
and go to the Setup Utility.
2. Select the Advanced menu.
3. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select Intel RST
Premium... and select <OK>.
4. Press F10 to Save and Exit and select <Yes>.
5. After the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and
go to the Setup Utility.
6. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced
menu) and select Create RAID Volume.
7. You can now setup your RAID volume using the installed SSDs.
8. Select Name and type a name of your choice for your RAID
volume and select <Yes>.
9. Select RAID Level and choose the RAID Level required (see
Table 1 on page 7) and press Enter.
• RAID 0 (Striping)
• RAID 1 (Mirroring)
• RAID 5 (Parity)
10. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a
disk name.
11. Click on X to select the disk required.
12. You should select two or three identical SSDs to form your RAID
volume.
13. If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the
Strip Size to your requirements (It is recommended that you set
the “Strip Size” to 128KB).
14. Select Create Volume (make sure you have selected your
disks).
15. The system will list your RAID volume.
16. Press F10 to “Save and Exit” and select <Yes>, however note
below.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS (DVD) is in the attached DVD
drive or on a USB flash drive and as the computer starts up it
will automatically boot from the Windows 10 OS DVD or USB
flash drive.
17. Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating
system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need
help on installing the Windows OS).
18. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
19. Install the Windows drivers (see page 26). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
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System Map: Front View with Display Open
Figure 3
Front View with Display Open
1. PC Camera
2. *Camera LED
*When the camera is in use, the LED will
be illuminated.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. Display
5. Power Button
6. Keyboard
7. Fingerprint Sensor
8. Touchpad & Buttons
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Shut Down
Note that you should always
shut your computer down by
choosing the Shut down
command in Windows (see
below). This will help prevent
hard disk or system problems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon .
2. Click the Power item .
3. Choose Shut down from the menu.
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.
Table 2 - LED Indicators
Icon Color Description
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In
Blinking
Orange*
The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In and the Powered
USB Port is On*
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
Green Storage Device Activity
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*Powered USB Port
The powered USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
(see page 12) may be toggled on
/off by means of the Fn + Power
Button key combination. When
the powered USB port is on it will
supply power (for charging de-
vices only, not for operating de-
vices) when the system is off but
still powered by the AC/DC adapt-
er plugged into a working outlet, or
powered by the battery with a ca-
pacity level above 20% (this may
not work with certain devices - see
page 30).
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Keyboard & Function Keys
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad for easy nu-
meric data input. Pressing Num Lk turns on/off the nu-
meric keypad. It also features function keys to allow you
to change operational features instantly. The function
keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed
while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic
function key combinations, some visual indicators are
available when the Control Center driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + Sleep Toggle
Fn + Touchpad Toggle Number Lock Toggle
Fn + Turn Display Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use touchpad to turn on) Fn + Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + Mute Toggle Caps Lock Toggle
Fn + Volume Decrease/
Increase
Fn + Power
Button Powered USB Port Power Toggle (see page 12)
Fn + Change Display Configuration (see page 23)Fn + Control Center Toggle (see page 14)
Fn + Display Brightness
Decrease/Increase Fn + Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Fn + PC Camera Power
Toggl e
*Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when
playing games.
Fn + Airplane Mode Toggle Fn +
Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see page
17)
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Scr Lk &
Num Lk
Function Keys
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System Map: Front, Left & Right Views
Figure 4 - Front, Left & Right Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Speakers
3. Vent
4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
6. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF
Optical)
7. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphones /
Microphone)
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Port
9. DisplayPort 1.4 over USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type-C Port
10. *Powered USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port
*Toggle power to this port by using Fn
+ Power Button (see Table 2 on
page 10).
11. Security Lock Slot
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Overheating
To prevent your com-
puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks any vent while
the computer is in use.
Front
Left
Right
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System Map: Bottom & Rear Views
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Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make
sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is
in use.
Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for the
purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the
terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the SSDk/RAM etc.,
for any reason, please contact your distributor/sup-
plier for further information.
Figure 5
Bottom & Rear Views
1. Vent
2. Battery
3. Subwoofer
4. Speakers
5. Thunderbolt 3 Port
6. Mini DisplayPorts 1.4
7. HDMI-Out Port
8. RJ-45 LAN Jack
9. DC-In Jacks
10. Light Bar (see Light Bar on page 21).
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Control Center
Run the Control Center from the Start menu in Windows
. You can also press the Fn + Esc key com-
bination, or double-click the icon in the notification
area of the taskbar to access the Control Center. The
Control Center provides quick access to Power Modes,
Fan settings, CPU/GPU overclocking settings, LED
Keyboard configuration and the Flexikey application.
Power Modes
Power Modes allows you to adjust the power mode by
clicking the appropriate icon.
•Power Saving mode focuses on saving battery life (the
CPU Turbo Boost will be on and dGPU Turbo will be off).
•Quiet mode focuses on reducing fan noise and will
decrease both CPU and GPU power.
•Entertainment mode balances CPU and GPU power and
is ideal for watching videos etc.
•Performance mode is ideal for gaming with higher CPU
and GPU performance.
Figure 6 - Control Center
Figure 7 - Power Modes
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Fan Speed Control
You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Automatic/
Slient or Custom. The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to
control the heat of the CPU/GPU. You can use the Offset slider to
adjust the settings to your preference. However you can adjust the
setting to Maximum if you prefer.
The Custom setting allows you to click and drag on any of the 2 mid-
range nodes on the graph in order to adjust the temperature parame-
ters of the CPU Fan or GPU Fan. All these settings can be
overidden by the system, as a safety precaution, if it requires
heavier use of the fan.
Anti-Dust Fan Setting
This system features an anti-dust fan, which runs alternately clock-
wise and counter-clockwise, in order to eliminate dust from building
up inside the computer. You can run the fan immediately, and adjust
the schedule for when to run the fan, by clicking Anti-Dust Fan Set-
ting in the Fan Speed Setting control panel and then clicking the
appropriate controls.
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Figure 8 - Fan Speed Control/Anti-Dust Fan
Setting
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GPU Overclocking
The GPU Overclocking item can be used to adjust the GPU Core
Increment and Memory Increment by means of the sliders. Click
Save to retain the setting changes. You can also access the GPU
Overclocking item from the Start menu in Windows .
CPU Overclocking
You can enable overclocking support for systems with a compatible
CPU (contact your distributor/supplier for details). You can adjust
the CPU Overclocking settings by adjusting the sliders for the CPU
Ratio Override, then click Save to retain the setting changes.
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Overclocking Issues
Note overclocking the system (CPU/GPU) by
making alterations to clock frequency and/or
voltage may cause hardware damage, reduce
system stability, the useful life of the system and
affect system data integrity. Therefore over-
clocking the system is enabled at the user’s own
risk, and is not covered in the warranty terms.
Overclocking should only be enabled when pow-
ered by a plugged-in adapter, and not on battery
power. A warning message will appear when you
have activated CPU/Memory/GPU overclocking,
click OK to activate the changes or click Cancel
to return to the previous settings.
Resetting the System In Case of Errors
If you get any system errors, to reset the comput-
er you can press and hold the power button to
force the system to shutdown. To restart
press and hold the power button while holding
down the Fn + D key combination (for the CPU
reset) or Fn + G (for the GPU reset). This will
change the overclocking settings back to the
disabled state.
Figure 9
GPU Overclocking
Figure 10
CPU Overclocking
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