Asus N61JQ-A1 user manual Powering on the Notebook PC, Power-On Self Test Post

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Powering ON the Notebook PC

The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.

Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.

IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.

The Power-On Self Test (POST)

When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST).The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture.The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC’s hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system.This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC.When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting “No operating system found” if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system.This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system.

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Contents E5185 November Table of Contents Chapter Using the Notebook PC AppendixPage Introducing About This User’s Manual Safety Precautions Page These are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PCOpening the LCD display panel Chapter Top Side Power Switch Status Indicators sideCamera Display PanelKeyboard Status Indicators frontTouchpad and Buttons Bottom Side Battery Lock Spring Battery PackBattery Lock Manual Memory RAM CompartmentHard Disk Drive Compartments Right Side Headphone Output JackMicrophone Input Jack USB PortSATAE-SATA Port Power IndicatorUSB Port Antenna Input Left Side Power DC InputAir Vents Display Monitor Output LAN PortHdmi Hdmi Port ExpressCard SlotWireless Switch Front SideUSB Port 3.0 on selected models Flash Memory SlotGetting Started Power System Using AC PowerPage Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerTo install the battery pack Battery Care To remove the battery packPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Power Options Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power Control To select a GPU mode Switchable Graphics StatusUpdates to reflect the GPU being used. Click OK to finish Select fromSpecial Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysDecreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OSSpeaker Down Icon F11 Speaker Up Icon F12Microsoft Windows Keys Extended Keyboard on selected modelsDuring CD play Stops CD play Multimedia Control Keys on selected modelsDuring CD play, skips to the next audio track/movie chapter Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesExpress Gate Key Power4Gear Key on selected models Graphix Boost Key on selected modelsVolume Up Key Volume Down KeyMute Key Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator dual-colorDrive Activity Indicator Front SideNumber Lock Indicator Bluetooth / Wireless IndicatorCapital Lock Indicator Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Using the Touchpad Moving The PointerTouchpad Usage Illustrations Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad Zoom Caring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingPage Storage Devices Flash Memory Card ReaderExpansion Card Inserting an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Optical Drive Inserting an optical discPage Removing an optical disc Emergency ejectHard Disk Drive Page Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Memory RAMConnections Network ConnectionTwisted-Pair Cable Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure modeOptional 802.11 wireless LAN adaptersWindows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkPage Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Turning on and Launching Bluetooth UtilitySelect View Bluetooth Network Devices Click Add a device to look for New devicesPage Antenna Connections on selected models Cable connectionAntenna placement DTV antenna connectionAppendixA Optional Accessories Optional ConnectionsOperating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DeviceOn the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1 Press Enter and select a device as the Boot Option #1Security Setting To set the passwordSave Changes P1 HL-DT-STDVDRAM CT30NCommon Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem Optical DiscHardware Problem Keyboard / Hotkey Unknown Reason System UnstableHardware Problem Built-in Camera Hardware Problem BatteryHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Battery maintenanceHardware Problem Wireless Card Mechanical Problem FAN / ThermalSymptom & Solutions Why is the cooling fan always on and the temperature high?Blue screen with white text appears after system bootup Software Problem Asus bundled softwareUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Page Software Problem Bios Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BiosUsing Recovery Partition Recovering Your Notebook PCAbout the Recovery Partition Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions Using Recovery DVD on selected modelsCreating the Recovery DVD Using the Recovery DVD DVD-ROM Drive Information Regional Playback InformationRegion Definitions RegionCanada, US, US Territories CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North KoreaOverview Internal Modem CompliancyNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice Equipment Country Applied Page Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ BluetoothCE Marking IC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaWireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsOise Orne Puy du Dôme Bas RhinUL Safety Notices Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leakPower Safety Requirement TV Tuner NoticesNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries JapaneseOptical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Service warning label Cdrh RegulationsMacrovision Corporation Product Notice Energy Star complied productCTR 21 Approval For Notebook PC with built-in Modem Spanish Swedish European Union Eco-label Takeback and RecyclingPage Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and SupportVisit our multi-language web site at http//support.asus.com Taiwan

N61JQ-A1 specifications

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