Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Setting / Bios

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

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Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses the Insyde BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your notebook computer G-MAX N501 performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again. This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation. You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to run smoothly. If you are not sure of any settings, contact your dealer.

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Contents Trademarks Original Issue 2004/06When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsIII Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front TouchPad LCD Module LatchDisplay Easy ButtonsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Device Status LightsOptical Digital Drive Keyboard Status Lights Power ButtonKeyboard Speaker Right SideAir Vent AC Adapter ConnectorLeft Side USB ConnectorSD Card Port Wireless Communication SwitchInfrared Port PC Card PortExternal Monitor Port Security Cable ConnectorBack Parallel PortTV-out Port USB ConnectorsModem Jack Network JackBottom Battery Release LatchBattery Pack To remove the battery packTo remove the HDD 3 HDDMemory Module Cover ODD Module Release LatchMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Adjusting the Display ControlsTurning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Keyboard and TouchPadShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Possible Display Configurations Configuring Your Screen DisplayChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your AC Adapter Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501Taking Care of Your Battery Pack Maintaining Your Hard Disk Cleaning and ServingMaintaining the LCD Quality When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Extended PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Cards PC Card TypesRemoving PC Cards Printers Adding and Removing SD CardsTo remove a memory module To install a memory moduleMemory Modules MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Management ModesBattery Performance BatteryCharging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to use the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to enter the Xpress Recovery Press F2 to Enter Setup Running the Bios Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Date and Time Main MenuFIR Ports System Devices Menu— ASK IR — Fast IR LPT PortLegacy USB Port DefinitionSecurity Menu Set User Password / Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Boot MenuExit Saving Changes Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes To upgrade the Bios on Windows How to Upgrade the BiosTo upgrade the Bios on DOS MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal microphone does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Specifications Optical Disc Drive ODD System MemoryHard Disk Drive HDD External Controls External InterfacesAdapter loading control Power Management FunctionsAC Adapter Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L