Gigabyte p37 User manual

P37P37
V3.0

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Congratulations on your purchase of the GIGABYTE Notebook.
This manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. The final product
conguration depends on the model at the point of your purchase. GIGABYTE reserves the
right to amend without prior notice. For more detailed information, please visit our website at
www.gigabyte.com
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the right side of the notebook.
3Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
Using GIGABYTE Notebook for the First Time
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Switching on the Power
After you turn on the Notebook for the very
first time, do not turn it off until the operating
system has been configured. Please note that
the volume for the audio will not function until
Windows® Setup has completed.
IMPORTANT!
●Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the rst
time.
●When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and
easily accessible.
●Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output
rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output
currents based on the available SKU.
●Power adapter information:
- Input voltage: 100-240Vac - Input frequency: 50-60Hz - Rating output voltage: 19V or 19.5V

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Top View & Front View 1Light sensor
2Webcam
3Microphone
4Power Button
5TouchPad
6LED Indicators
7Battery Indicator Button 
8Swappable Storage Bay
Bluetooth Status LED
Wireless Lan Status LED
HDD Status LED
Battery Status LED
Power Status LED
Press the right button of touchpad to
check the remaining battery power.
Right click to show the remaining power
percentage. As shown below, the
battery life indicator is available when
the laptop is shut down, in stand-by or
hibernation.(Battery mode)
<10%
11-30%
31-50%
51-70%
71-90%
>90%
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Your GIGABYTE Notebook Tour
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Booting Up the Notebook for the First Time
Depending on your conguration, the Microsoft®Windows® Boot Screen will be the rst screen that
you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on-screen prompts and instructions and enter
your personal information to complete the setup of the Windows®Operating System.

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Left View
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1Kensington Lock Slot
2Ethernet Port
3USB 2.0 Port
4SD Card Reader
5Headphone Jack
6Microphone Jack
1Mini Display Port
2USB 3.0 Port
3USB 3.0 Port (USB Charge)
4HDMI Port
5External Display (VGA) Port
6DC-in Jack
1Memory Compartment
2Speakers
Base View
Right View
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Warning:
DO NOT remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local GIGABYTE
Authorized Service Center.

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The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like
screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Function Description
Fn+ESC Eject ODD Eject ODD
Fn+F1 Sleep Put the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F2 Wireless LAN Enables/disable the Wireless LAN function.
Fn+F3 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness.
Fn+F4 Brightness Up Increase the screen brightness.
Fn+F5 Display Toggle
Switche display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
Fn+F6 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn+F7 Speaker Toggle Turn the speaker on and off.
Fn+F8 Volume Down Decrease the sound volume.
Fn+F9 Volume Up Increase the sound volume.
Fn+F10 Screen Display Toggle Turn the screen display on and off.
Fn+F11 Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Fn+F12 Webcam Turn the internal webcam on and off.
Fn+Space Keyboard Backlight
Toggle Turn the keyboard backlight on and off.
Macro key
Macro keys can be set via Macro Hub, setting combination keys for complicated and/or general
operation.
Macro key Macro key Description
GMacro group switch, press around 3 secconds as hardware
switch on/off.
G1 User Programmable Macro key
G2 User Programmable Macro key
G3 User Programmable Macro key
G4 User Programmable Macro key
G5 User Programmable Macro key
Hotkeys

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Swappable bay Application
1Unlock swappable bay locker.
2Draw the swappable bay out.
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Connect the HDD or SSD pin by sliding it into the connecter.
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1Pull swappable bay back to slot.
2Lock swappable bay locker.
Gently push the plastic frame outwards. Slide in the HDD or SSD until it locks into place. There will
be a slight click.

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Welcome to use Macro Hub ! Macro Hub makes it much easier for you to control your Macro Key
on P37. You can deal with complex key stroke combination by just one press on macro key, which
brings you benets both in work and game. Before using Macro Hub, please read following guide,
thanks.
1Launch Macro Hub
You can nd the shortcut of Macro Hub on desktop. Just double click it.
2The overview of Macro Hub
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1Proles: View your current macro command settings.
2Macros: Edit macro command funtions anf settings.
3Settings: Update Macro Hub version or renew macro hub settings.
4Macro Key Group Indicators: Indicate the activated Macro Key Group (the atcivated
group indicator will light up)
5Macro Key Function: Show the programmed Macro functions under the Macro Key
Group, from G1 to G5.
Macro Hub Instruction

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3Using Macro Hub
1Set Macro Key to basic function
a. Click the G button on the left-top of the
keyboard to switch to the Macro Key
group you would like to use
b. Click the Macro Key function brick
c. Double-click the function you would like to use(ex. Media Player) in the Basic or Macros
function area.
d. Complete the setting

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2Edit macro command funtions anf settings.
a. Click "Macros" (you can set up to 100 sets of macro)
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b. Overview of macro record panel (you can record your own macro here)
1. Start recording: Click when you’re about to record the macro
2. Pause key Switch: Enable/Disable Pause key to stop recording.
3. Macro Name: Set the name of this macro
4. Import icon: Set icon for this macro. You can use default icon or upload your own
icon
5. Record type: You can choose to record only mouse(or keyboard) movement, or
record both. You can also decide to or not to record mouse position.
6. Record interval: You can decide to or not to record the interval of each movement(or
You can set xed interval time between every movement)
7. Execution way: You can set the macro execution way (execution once, repeat
execution or repeat execution with deep press)
8. Export macro: Export your macro
9. Import macro: Import the macro
10. Delete all: Delete all movement in this macro

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11. Delete selected: Delete selected movement
12. Movement list: it shows all movement you record
13. Exit: The system will inquire you if to save the recorded macro
c. Start to record macro: When you click start button, the macro engine will start to record
macro. All movement you made(mouse/keyboard) will be shown in the movement list.
You can decide to use “pause” key or mouse click on stop button to stop recording
based on your record range.Finishing recording: When you have done all movement,
click exit button. The Macro Engine will inquire you if you want to save the macro. Click
Yes then you can nish the record of your own macro.
d. Complete the setting.

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3Edit "Settings" of Macro Hub
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1. Software update: Update latest version of GIGABYTE Macro Hub
2. Clean memory: Erase current Macro Hub settings
3. Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade Macro Key rmware

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12 Setup Your System for RAID 0/1
WARNING
●Please backup your data before you build and run RAID 0/1 on your system.
●RAID 1 needs two storage drives of the same specication and capacity in your laptop.
● RAID 0 needs two storage drives of the same specification in your laptop. Different capacity is
acceptable.
1• Please install the HDDs/SSDs you would
like to build your RAID 0 conguration in
the system, then turn on the system.
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• Press F2 right after turning on and enter
the BIOS.
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• Press right click and enter [Advanced]
menu and choose [Intel Rapid Storage
Technology]
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• Select [Create RAID Volume]
5• Select the HDD/SSDs you would like to
build RAID 0 with [X]. In this example,
the RAID 0 is composed with 2 SSD.
After the selection, choose Create
Volume
6• The Creation of RAID 0 is finished now
and please remember to save it in Save
& Exit page and reboot the system. Then
you can start to install the OS in your
new disk volume

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Smart USB Backup Guide (Original: Recovery Image USB)
WARNING
●You can backup original recovery image through this application in case of losing by device damage.
● You can backup original recovery image to USB disk and restore the system if any storage system
replacement with the recovery USB disk.
● Before you restore the system through the recovery USB disk, please make sure that you have already
made the backup of your data.
●Please DO NOT shut down or un-plug the system when performing backup through recovery USB disk.
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• Please plug in the USB disk which is
at least 20GB in capacity to make the
original image (backup the data in USB
rst. All data will be eliminated during
the creation of recovery USB disk)
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• Insert the driver disk to your optical
drive and run the install of “Smart USB
Backup” (for none-ODD model, please
use USB ODD device or download
from http://www.gigabyte.com
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• Run the “Smart USB Backup” after
nishing the install.
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• Select your USB disk from the drop-
down list and start to create the
recovery USB disk.
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• The window will pop out when the creation of recovery disk is done.
• Please press F12 on starting the system when you need to restore the system. Select
“boot from recovery USB disk” and the system will be restored.
• The time needed for restore will be around 30 mins(time needed may vary by USB disk
model) .

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System Recovery (Restore your laptop operating system)
When something is going wrong with the laptop operating system, the storage of the laptop has
a hidden partition containing a full back up image of the operating system that can be used to
restore the system to factory default settings.
All ready to go
Make sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.
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Recovery Guide
Note
˙If the storage has been switched or the partition deleted, the recovery option will no longer be
available and a recovery service will be needed.
˙The recovery function is only available on devices with O/S preinstalled. Devices with DOS do not
have the recovery function.
Launch System Recovery
The system recovery feature is preinstalled before the laptop is shipped from the factory. The
option menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to
factory default.
The brief introduction below will show you how to start the recovery tool and restore your system.
Windows 7 Recovery Guide
Turn off and restart the laptop.
During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
Caution
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Once the “Recovery” is selected, your personal
data and les will be deleted after the laptop starts
restoring, and the operating system will be reset to
factory default settings.
The recovery will be activated and you will see the option
buttons on the window. Click on “Recovery” to start it.
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A progress indicator bar will show on the window when
the recovery process is running. Please make sure the
AC-adapter is plugged in and do not turn off the laptop.
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Reboot the laptop after the system recovery is complete.
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Windows 8.1 Recovery Guide
During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9
key to launch the tool.
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Turn off and restart the laptop.
There are two options for system recovery
˙Refresh your PC
You can refresh your laptop to improve the system stability without losing your
les.
˙Reset your PC
If you want to remove all of your les, you can reset your PC completely.
Caution: All personal data and les will be lost.
Choose “Troubleshoot” to enter the recovery settings. (Also you can choose
“Continue” to exit recovery system and continue to Windows 8.1 for les or
data backup.)

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Here are what will happen
˙Your les and personalization settings won’t be changed.
˙Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
˙Apps from Windows Store will be kept.
˙Apps you installed from discs or websites will be removed.
˙A list of removed apps will be saved on your desktop.
Here are what will happen
˙All of your personal les and apps will be removed.
˙Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.
▓Choose “Refresh your PC”
Choose an account to continue.
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▓▓▓▓▓Choose “Reset your PC”
Just remove my les
Only personal data and les will be removed, but computer settings will
be kept.
Fully clean the drive
The drive will be completely restored to factory default settings. It takes
more time. > [Click on “Reset” to execute recovery function.]
▓Advanced options
System Restore
Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.
System Image Recovery
Recover Windows using a specic system image le.
Automatic Repair
Fix problems that keep Windows from loading.
Command Prompt
Use the Command Prompt for advanced trobleshooting.
UEFI Firmware Settings
Change settings in your PC’s UEFI rmware.
Startup Settings
Change Windows Startup behavior.

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Warranty & Service:
Warranty and service and related information please refer to the warranty card or GIGABYTE
service website as the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/technical-support.aspx
FAQ:
FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq.aspx
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