ONE K73-8M User manual

Contents
About this Concise User Guide .........................................................1
System Startup ..................................................................................4
Intel® Optane™ Setup ......................................................................5
RAID Setup .......................................................................................7
System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open ............................9
LED Indicators ................................................................................10
Keyboard & Function Keys ............................................................11
System Map: Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views .........................12
System Map: Left View ..................................................................13
Control Center .................................................................................14
Flexikey® Application ....................................................................18
Colored Keyboard Backlight LED ..................................................22
Windows 10 Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and
Settings ............................................................................................25
Video Features ................................................................................26
Audio Features ................................................................................29
Power Options .................................................................................30
Driver Installation ...........................................................................31
Wireless LAN Module (Option) .....................................................32
Bluetooth Module (Option) .............................................................32
Fingerprint Reader (Option) ...........................................................34
TPM (Option) ..................................................................................35
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................36
Specifications ..................................................................................37
Inhalt
Über das Ausführliche Benutzerhandbuch .....................................41
Schnellstart ......................................................................................44
Intel® Optane™ ..............................................................................45
RAID Setup .....................................................................................47
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne mit geöffnetem
LCD-Bildschirm .............................................................................49
LED-Anzeigen ................................................................................50
Tastatur & Funktionstasten .............................................................51
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne, hinten, rechts und unten ......52
Systemübersicht: Ansicht von links ................................................53
Control Center .................................................................................54
Flexikey® Anwendung ...................................................................58
Farbige Tastatur Hintergrundlicht-LED ..........................................62
Start-Menü, Kontextmenü, Taskleiste, Systemsteuerung und Einstel-
lungen von Windows 10 ..................................................................65
Grafikfunktionen .............................................................................66
Audiofunktionen ..............................................................................69
Energieoptionen ..............................................................................70
Installation der Treiber ....................................................................71
Wireless-LAN-Modul (Option) .......................................................72
Bluetooth-Modul (Option) ..............................................................72
Fingerabdruckleser (Option) ...........................................................74
TPM (Option) ..................................................................................75
Fehlerbehebung ...............................................................................76
Technische Daten ............................................................................77
Sommaire
A propos de ce Guide Utilisateur Concis ........................................81
Guide de démarrage rapide .............................................................84
Configuration Intel® Optane™ .......................................................85
Configuration RAID ........................................................................87
Carte du système: Vue de face avec l’écran LCD ouvert ...............89
Indicateurs LED ..............................................................................90
Clavier & touches fonction .............................................................91
Carte du système: Vues de face, arrière, droite et dessous ............92
Carte du système: Vue de gauche ..................................................93
Control Center .................................................................................94
Application Flexikey® ....................................................................98
LED colorée de rétro-éclairage de clavier .....................................102

Menu Démarrer, Menu contextuel, Barre des tâches, Panneau de Con-
figuration et Paramètres de Windows 10 ......................................105
Caractéristiques vidéo ...................................................................106
Caractéristiques audio ...................................................................109
Options d’alimentation ..................................................................110
Installation du pilote .....................................................................111
Module LAN sans fil (Option) ......................................................112
Module Bluetooth (Option) ...........................................................112
Lecteur d'empreintes digitales (Option) ........................................114
TPM (Option) ................................................................................115
Dépannage .....................................................................................116
Spécifications ................................................................................117
Contenidos
Acerca de esta Guía del Usuario Concisa .....................................121
Guía rápida para empezar .............................................................124
Intel® Optane™ ............................................................................125
Configuración RAID .....................................................................127
Mapa del sistema: Vista frontal con panel LCD abierto ..............129
Indicadores LED ...........................................................................130
Teclado & teclas de función .........................................................131
Mapa del sistema: Vistas frontal, posterior, derecha e inferior ....132
Mapa del sistema: Vista izquierda ...............................................133
Control Center ...............................................................................134
Aplicación Flexikey® ...................................................................138
LED de retroiluminación de teclado en color ...............................142
Menú Inicio, Menú contextual, Barra de tareas, Panel de Control y
Configuración de Windows 10 .....................................................145
Parámetros de vídeo ......................................................................146
Características de audio ................................................................149
Opciones de energía ......................................................................150
Instalación de controladores .........................................................151
Módulo LAN Wireless (Opción) ..................................................152
Módulo Bluetooth (Opción) ..........................................................152
Lector de huellas digitales (Opción) .............................................154
TPM (Opción) ...............................................................................155
Solución de problemas ..................................................................156
Especificaciones ............................................................................157
Sommario
Informazioni su questa guida rapida .............................................161
Guida di avvio rapido ....................................................................164
Intel® Optane™ ............................................................................165
Configurazione RAID ...................................................................167
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore con pannello LCD
aperto .............................................................................................169
Indicatori LED ...............................................................................170
Tastiera & tasti funzione ...............................................................171
Descrizione del sistema: Vista anteriore, posteriore, destra e
inferiore .........................................................................................172
Descrizione del sistema: Vista sinistra ..........................................173
Control Center ...............................................................................174
Applicazione Flexikey® ................................................................178
Tastiera colorata LED di retroilluminazione .................................182
Menu Start, Menu contestuale, Barra delle applicazioni, Pannello
di controllo e Impostazioni di Windows 10 ..................................185
Funzioni video ...............................................................................186
Funzionalità audio .........................................................................189
Opzioni risparmio energia .............................................................190
Installazione driver ........................................................................191
Modulo LAN Wireless (Opzione) .................................................192
Modulo Bluetooth (Opzione) ........................................................192
Lettore d’impronte digitali (Opzione) ...........................................194
TPM (Opzione) .............................................................................195
Risoluzione dei problemi ..............................................................196
Specifiche tecniche ........................................................................197

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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’s Manual
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.
© March 2018
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 LCD 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. It is advis-
able to also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally
turning the machine on.
• 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 LCD 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 LCD
electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying
bag which may rub against the top of the computer during trans-
port. If any such wear and tear develops contact your service cen-
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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 batteries.
Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient temperature envi-
ronments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
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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. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. 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 adapter and initially set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the left
of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet,
and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter and
leave it there for 6 seconds or longer.
• Remove the adapter cord from the computer’s DC-In jack,
and then plug it back in again; the battery will now be
unlocked.
5. Use one hand to raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle (do not to exceed 135 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/LCD).
6. 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 computer for a different system, you
will find this manual refers to Microsoft 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).
135°
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/
LCD/Computer
with AC/DC Adapt-
er Plugged-In
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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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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
cleared the Intel Optane Memory (see Clearing 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 DVD.
• An attached external DVD drive.
• An Intel® Optane™ SSD installed in your system.
• The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
1. Start-up your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press Enter.
3. Set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
4. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Main menu.
5. Select OffBoard NVMe Controller Configuration and press
Enter to check that an Intel® Optane™ SSD is present.
6. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
7. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select “Intel RST
Premium...”.
8. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
9. As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again.
10. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”, however
ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met
before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD
drive, as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from
the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key
to boot from the DVD).
11. 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).
12. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
13. It is recommended that you select and then delete existing
partitions.
14. Click New to create a partition for Windows.
15. It is very important to make sure that when you create the
partition, leave at least a minimum of unallocated space of 5MB.
16. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
17. Install the Windows drivers (see page 31). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
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19. Click Enable.
20. 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).
21. 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.
22. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time).
23. After the process has been completed restart the computer.
Clearing Intel® Optane™
If you wish to clear an existing Intel® Optane™ setup
then follow the procedure below to do so. However back-
up up any necessary files and data before clearing an
Intel® Optane™ setup, as doing so will result in the loss
of all data on the volumes.
1. Make sure that Intel® Optane™ is enabled in the Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology application.
2. Start-up your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS.
3. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced
menu) and press Enter.
4. Select Intel Optane, **** (listed under Optane Volume:) and
press Enter.
5. Select “Deconcatentate”and press Enter.
6. Select Yes from the “Are you sure you want to perform
deconcatentation” option.
7. Select “Start deconcatentation”and press Enter.
8. The system will return to the standard Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology menu when complete.
9. You should then select the appropriate SATA Mode for your
system and reinstall the OS.
Figure 2 - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Status

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RAID Setup
Your SATA solid state drives can be set up in RAID mode
(for increased performance or protection). Note that set-
ting 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 oper-
ating system, and make sure you back up all necessary
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) mode (see Table 1) you will require two identi-
cal solid state drives.
Table 1 - RAID Description
Prepare the following before setting up your SATA SSDs
in RAID mode:
•TheMicrosoft Windows 10 OS disc.
• An attached external DVD drive.
• Two identical SATA solid state drives.
•TheDevice 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.
RAID Level Description
RAID 0
(at lease two
SSDs
needed)
Identical drives reading and writing data in
parallel to increase performance. RAID 0
implements a stripeddisk array and the data is
broken into blocks and each block is written to
a separate disk 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
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RAID Setup Procedure
1. Start-up your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS.
2. Go to the Boot menu, select UEFI Setting and press Enter.
3. Set UEFI Boot to “Enabled”.
4. Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu.
5. Select SATA Mode, press Enter and select “Intel RST
Premium...”.
6. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”.
7. After the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again.
8. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced
menu) and press Enter.
9. Select Create RAID Volume and press Enter.
10. You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed
disks.
11. Go to Name: and press Enter.
12. Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press
Enter.
Figure 3 - Name the RAID Volume (Advanced > Intel(R)
Rapid Storage Technology)
13. Go to RAID Level: and press Enter.
14. Choose the RAID Level required (see Table 1 on page 7) and
press Enter.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)
• RAID 1 (Mirror)
15. Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a
disk name and press Enter.
16. Move the cursor down (use the arrow keys) onto X(or select the
disk required) and press Enter.
17. You should select two identical disks to form your RAID volume.
18. 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).
19. Go to Create Volume and press Enter.
20. The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information
will be displayed under Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in
the Advanced menu).
21. Press Esc to exit the menu.
22. Press F4 and <Yes> to “Save Changes and Reset”, however
ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met
before doing so.
• Make sure the Windows 10 OS DVD is in the attached DVD
drive, as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from
the Windows 10 OS DVD (you will be prompted to press a key
to boot from the DVD).
23. 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).
24. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
25. Install the Windows drivers (see page 31). Make sure you install
the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST).
Figure 4 - Select Disks

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System Map: Front View with LCD Panel Open
2 1
8
7
4
9
3 3
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Figure 5
Front View with LCD Panel
Open
1. PC Camera
2. *PC Camera LED
*When the PC camera is in
use, the LED will be
illuminated.
3. Built-In Array Microphone
4. LCD
5. Speakers
6. Power Button
7. Keyboard
8. Touchpad & Buttons
9. Fingerprint Reader
(Optional)

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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the computer display helpful infor-
mation about the current status of the computer.
Table 2 - LED Indicators
*The powered USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) 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 devices only, not
for operating devices) when the system is off but still
powered by the AC/DC adapter plugged into a working
outlet, or powered by the battery with a capacity level
above 20% (this may not work with certain devices - see
page 36).
Icon Color Description
Off MSHYBRID Mode
Green DISCRETE Mode
Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green Caps Lock Activated
Green Number Lock (Numeric Keypad) Activated
Green Airplane Mode is ON (the WLAN and
Bluetooth Modules are OFF)
Green The Hard Disk is in use
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking
Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status
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
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard Aircraft
The use of any portable electronic transmission devices
aboard aircraft is usually prohibited.
Make sure the wireless modules are OFF if you are using
the computer aboard aircraft by puttingthe system in to Air-
plane Mode.

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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 LCD 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 28)Fn + Control Center Toggle (see page 14)
Fn + Brightness Decrease/
Increase Fn + Fan Automatic Control/
Full Power
Fn + PC Camera Power
Toggle *Note: It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games.
Fn + Airplane Mode Toggle Fn + Disable/Enable
Flexikey® (see page
18)
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Windows Logo Key
Scr Lk &
Num Lk
Function Keys

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System Map: Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views
Figure 6
Front, Rear, Right & Bottom Views
1. LED Indicators
2. Vent
3. Headphone-Out Jack
4. Microphone-In Jack
5. 2- In-1 Audio Jack (Line-Out & S/PDIF-Out Combo Jack)
6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader
7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port
8. *Powered USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port
*Toggle power to this port by using Fn + Power Button (see
Table 2 on page 10).
9. RJ-45 LAN Jack
10. Security Lock Slot
11. Sub Woofer
2
2
2
2
2
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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 hard disk/RAM
etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/
supplier for further information.
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2
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Rear
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System Map: Left View
345
Left
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Figure 7 - Left View
1. Vent
2. DC-In Jack
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. Mini DisplayPort 1
5. Mini DisplayPort 2
6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
Or
(Factory Option) Thunderbolt 3 Port (Type-C)
7. USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports
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Thunderbolt Port for Display
The display configuration forthe Thunderbolt port and Mini DisplayPorts can
be set up in the BIOS. Restart your computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS
(Advanced menu > Advanced Chipset Control > DDI Control).
The table below outlines which ports will be enabled/disabled when the Thun-
derbolt port is set for display only.
Setting DDI to mDP
(Default Setting) DDI to TBT
Thunderbolt 3 Port Disabled Enabled
Mini DisplayPort #1 Enabled Disabled
Mini DisplayPort #2 Enabled Enabled
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Thunderbolt Devices
When plugging a device into a Thun-
derbolt port alllow 30 seconds for the
system to scan and recognize the con-
nected device.
Ejecting Thunderbolt Devices
In order to prevent system problems
make sure you do not simply pull the
cable out from the Thunderbolt port.
The hardware must be ejected safely:
1.Go to the notification area of the
taskbar and click on the Safely Re-
move Hardware and Eject Media
icon.
2.Click on Eject “Thunderbolt Device
Name”.
3.When you see the “Safe to Remove
Hardware” message you can re-
move the cable after about 20 sec-
onds, to make sure that it is safe to
eject the device.

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Control Center
Press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the
Control Center on/off. The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly
turn the camera/Touchpad on/off.
Control Center Menus
The Control Center contains 5menu headings (System Monitor, Basic Setting, LED Device,Flexikey® and Extra
Setting). The System Monitor tab provides information on the computer’s GPU and CPU. The Basic Setting tab al-
lows you to adjust the power mode and other system features. The LED Device tab allows you to configure your illu-
minated keyboard. Flexikey® is a quick hotkey configuration application. The Extra Setting tab allows you to adjust
the app skin color to your choice and to select either the MSHybrid or Discrete graphics mode. Click the menu head-
ings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages.
Figure 8
Control Center

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Power Modes
You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate
icon in the center of the Control Center. Each power mode
will affect the Airplane Mode and PC camera power.
Power Status (Basic Setting)
The Power Status icon will show whether you are cur-
rently powered by the battery, or by the AC/DC adapter
plugged in to a working power outlet. The power status
bar will show the current battery charge state.
Brightness (Basic Setting)
The Brightness icon will show the current screen bright-
ness level. You can use the dial to adjust the screenbright-
ness or the Fn + F8/F9 key combinations.
Camera/Touchpad/Left Windows Key (Basic
Setting)
Click these buttons to toggle the PC Camera or Touch-
pad power status, or to turn the Left Windows Key func-
tionality on/off. The button under the icon will appear
highlighted when it is enabled. Note that the power status
of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode
selected.
Sleep Button (Basic Setting)
Click either the Hibernate or Sleep button to have the
computer enter the selected power-saving mode (you will
receive a warning before the system switches to the pow-
er-saving mode and will need to click OK to confirm).
Mode Airplane Mode PC Camera
Power Saving ON OFF
Quiet OFF ON
Performance OFF ON
Entertainment* OFF ON
*Clicking the Default button in Entertainment will reset the default
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Volume (Basic Setting)
The Volume icon will show the current volume level. You
can use the dial to adjust the volume or the Fn + F5/F6
key combinations, or use the Fn + F3 key combination to
mute the volume.
Caps Lock/Scroll Lock/Number Lock/Airplane
Mode (Basic Setting)
Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and
Airplane Mode.
KB Sleep Timer/KB Brightness (LED Device)
Enable and then select the amount of time for which the
system is idle before the keyboard LED enters sleep mode
(i.e. the LED keyboard illumination will turn off to save
power). You can also adjust the keyboard brightness.
GPU Switch (Extra Setting)
You can use the GPU Switch to select either MSHybrid
or Discrete graphics mode. You must click OK after
changing the setting to restart the system (make sure you
have saved any work in progress before restarting).
Fan (System Monitor)
You can set the fan speed to Maximum (full power), Au-
tomatic or Custom from this menu item. The fan speed
will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the
CPU/GPU. You can use the Offset slider to adjust the set-
tings to your preference. However you can adjust the set-
ting to Maximum if you prefer.
The Custom setting allows you to click and drag on any
of the 2 midrange nodes on the graph in order to adjust the
temperature parameters 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.