ASRock F14 manual Network Connection

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Using the Notebook PC 4

Network Connection

Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX

/1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required.

1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models.

Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.

LAN connector

Network Hub or Switch

Network cable with RJ-45 connectors

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Contents MultiBook F14 Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC Page Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions Page Basic sides of the Notebook PC Knowing the PartsTop Side Hdmi Port Hdmi Kensington Lock Port Power DC Input Display Monitor Output Modem PortFront Side Rear SideOptical Drive Right SideLeft Side USB Ports 2.0/1.1 Sata Port E-SATA LAN PortGetting Started Using AC Power Power SystemTo install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Using Battery PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack Powering on the Notebook PC Charging the Battery Pack Checking Battery PowerEmergency Shutdown Power OptionsRestarting or Rebooting Sleep and Hibernate Power Management ModesThermal Power Control Colored Hot Keys Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Keyboard as Cursors Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as a Numeric Keypad Wireless Switch Switches and Status IndicatorsSwitches Touchpad Lock SwitchStatus Indicators Pointing Device Storage Devices Connections Using the Notebook PCScrolling on selected models Using the TouchpadPointing Device Moving The CursorMulti-touch Gesture Usage Automatic Touchpad Disabling Caring for the TouchpadHard Disk Drive Compartment Storage DevicesHard Disk Drive Memory RAM Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory ModuleInserting an optical disc Optical DriveListening to Audio CD Using the Optical DriveRemoving an optical disc Emergency eject Flash Memory Card Examples Flash Memory Card ReaderModem Connection ConnectionsNetwork Connection Infrastructure mode Wireless LAN ConnectionAd-hoc mode Connecting to a network Windows Wireless Network ConnectionTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth Wireless Connection