Document Outline

• Manual
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
    • Overview
    • Advanced Users
    • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    • Warning Boxes
    • Not Included
    • System Software
    • Model Differences
    • System Startup
    • LCD Panel Open - Models A, C & D
    • LCD Panel Open - Model B
    • LCD Panel Open - Model E
    • LCD Panel Open - Model F
    • LED Indicators
    • Illuminated LED Keyboard - Models A, B, E & F
    • Keyboard LED - Models A, B, E & F
    • Keyboard - Models C & D
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Function Keys & Visual Indicators
    • Control Center
    • Front & Rear Views (Models A, B, C & D)
    • Front & Rear Views (Models E & F)
    • Right View
    • Left View
    • Bottom View - Models A, C & D
    • Bottom View - Model B
    • Bottom View - Model E
    • Bottom View - Model F
    • Windows 8.1 Control Panel
    • Windows 8.1 Start Screen & Desktop
    • Apps & Tiles
    • Desktop Application
    • The Charms Bar
    • Windows 8.1 Taskbar
    • Video Features
    • Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
    • Configuring External Displays
    • Power Options
    • Running Apps
  • Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, & Audio
    • Overview
    • Hard Disk Drive
    • Optical Device
    • Loading Discs
    • Handling CDs or DVDs
    • DVD Regional Codes
    • Multi-in-1 Card Reader
    • Audio Features
    • Setup for Audio Recording
    • Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound
    • Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
    • Touchpad Configuration for Driver Version 1
    • Gestures and Device Settings
    • Touchpad Configuration for Driver Version 2
    • Finger Sensing Pad Configurator
  • Chapter 3: Power Management
    • Overview
    • The Power Sources
    • AC/DC Adapter
    • Battery
    • Turning On the Computer
    • Shutting the Computer Down
    • Power Plans
    • Power-Saving States
    • Sleep
    • Hibernate
    • Shut down
    • Configuring the Power Buttons
    • Resuming Operation
    • Power Conservation Modes
    • Battery Information
    • Battery Power
    • Conserving Battery Power
    • Battery Life
    • New Battery
    • Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
    • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
    • Battery FAQ
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • What to Install
    • Module Driver Installation
    • Driver Installation
    • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    • User Account Control
    • Windows Security Message
    • New Hardware Found
    • Driver Installation Procedure
    • Chipset
    • Video (VGA)
    • NVIDIA Video (VGA)
    • AMD Video (VGA)
    • LAN
    • Card Reader
    • Touchpad
    • Airplane
    • Hot Key
    • MEI Driver
    • Audio
    • Optional Drivers
  • Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
    • Overview
    • The Power-On Self Test (POST)
    • Failing the POST
    • Fatal Errors
    • Non-Fatal Errors
    • The Setup Utility
    • Entering Setup
    • Setup Screens
    • Main Menu
    • System Time & Date (Main Menu)
    • SATA Port # (Main Menu)
    • System/Extended Memory (Main Menu)
    • MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision (Main Menu)
    • Advanced Menu
    • Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Advanced Menu)
    • SATA Mode (Advanced Menu)
    • Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)
    • Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
    • Battery Low Alarm Beep (Advanced Menu)
    • Security Menu
    • Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
    • Set User Password (Security Menu)
    • Password on boot: (Security Menu)
    • Secure Boot Control (Security Menu)
    • TPM Configuration (Security Menu)
    • TPM State (Security Menu > Security Device Support Enabled)
    • Pending TPM operation (Security Menu > Security Device Support Enabled & TPM State Enabled)
    • Boot Menu
    • Boot Option Priorities (Boot Menu)
    • UEFI Boot (Boot Menu)
    • Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
    • When Not to Upgrade
    • Removing the Battery
    • Removing The Battery from Model A, B, C & D Computers
    • Removing The Battery from Model E & F Computers
    • Upgrading the Optical Device
    • Upgrading the Optical Device (Models A, C & D)
    • Upgrading the Optical Device (Model B)
    • Upgrading the Optical Device (Models E & F)
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)
    • Removing the Cover from the Primary HDD Bay (Models A, C & D)
    • Removing the Cover from the HDD/ODD Bay (Model B)
    • Removing the Cover from the Primary HDD Bay (Models E & F)
    • Removing the Primary HDD Assembly
    • Removing the Hard Disk from the Caddy HDD Bay (Models A, C & D)
    • Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay (Model B)
    • Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay (Models E & F)
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
    • Removing the Component Cover (Models A, C & D)
    • Removing the Component Cover (Model B)
    • Removing the Component Cover (Model E)
    • Removing the Component Cover (Model F)
    • System Memory (RAM) Module Removal
    • Upgrading the mSATA SSD
  • Chapter 7: Modules
    • Overview
    • Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode
    • AHCI Mode
    • RAID
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application
    • SATA RAID Setup Procedure (Windows 8.1)
    • IRST Driver Installation
    • Deleting a RAID (Windows 8.1)
    • PC Camera Module
    • PC Camera Audio Setup
    • Camera App
    • Camera Options
    • Taking Pictures/Capturing Video
    • Camera Roll
    • Wireless LAN Module
    • 3rd Party 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation
    • Intel® WLAN Driver Installation
    • Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation
    • Qualcomm Atheros Killer Network Manager
    • WLAN Configuration in Windows
    • Fingerprint Reader Module
    • AuthenTec Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
    • BioExcess Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
    • AuthenTec Fingerprint Module Configuration
    • Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
    • 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
    • Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation
    • Bluetooth Configuration in Windows
    • Trusted Platform Module
    • Enabling & Activating TPM
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Driver Installation
    • Initializing TPM
    • Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
    • IRST Driver Installation
    • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems
    • RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair
    • Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes
    • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver
    • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Configuration
    • Intel® Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation
    • Sound Blaster Audio
    • Sound Blaster X-Fi MB-3 Audio AP Installation
    • Wireless Display
    • Wireless Display Configuration
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
    • Problems and Possible Solutions
  • Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
    • Overview
    • Ports and Jacks
  • Appendix B: Control Center
    • Overview
  • Appendix C: Video Driver Controls
    • Overview
    • Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
    • Video Driver Installation
    • Video (VGA)
    • NVIDIA Video (VGA)
    • Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel
    • Display Devices & Options
    • Attaching Other Displays
    • Attaching Other Displays - Devices (Charms Bar)
    • Configuring an External Display In Windows
    • HDMI Audio Configuration
    • NVIDIA Control Panel
    • Customization Options
    • Set PhysX® Configuration
  • Appendix D: Specifications
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Memory
    • Display
    • Video Adapter Options
    • Storage
    • BIOS
    • Audio
    • Keyboard & Pointing Device
    • Indicators
    • Interface
    • Security
    • Slots
    • Card Reader
    • Communication
    • Operating System
    • Features
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Environmental Spec
    • Physical Dimensions & Weight