Elitegroup X20II User Manual

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chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-1 CHAPTER▼ ONE GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-2 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested a

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-3  EN55022 : 1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003, CLASS B  EN61000-3-2 : 2000  EN6

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-4 ''Notice: This equipment meets telecommunications network prote

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-5 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250V) configuration. Japan  All

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-6 CAUTION: MODEL X20IIx IS DESIGNED TO USE WITH THE FLLOWING AC ADAPTER M

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-7 laws. VORSICHT! Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batt

appendix B agency regulatory notices ATTENTION: Il y a danger d’xplosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batt

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-2 Performance Features  High Performance Processor with Intel 945GM Ch

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-3  ExpressCard Technology ExpressCard (type I, 34mm) is the next-gener

chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Top View 1. LCD Display The panel is where the system

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Status Indicator Section for details. 3. Keyboard The keyboard is used to e

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. (See

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Front View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of noteboo

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of noteboo

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-9 3. Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-10 9. ExpressCard Slot The slot is where Express Card (Type I, 34mm) is i

i -2 Notice The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERROR

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built

chapter 1 getting to know the basics heat. Do not block this airway completely. Warning: Do not block the Fan G

chapter 1 getting to know the basics AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power ja

chapter 1 getting to know the basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status

chapter 1 getting to know the basics OSD Status Indicator The On-screen Status Display Indicator displays the ope

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol Action System C

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key This ke

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-18 Touch Pad The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 12.1-inch active mat

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, lift up the lid.

i -3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Chapter Summaries 1

chapter 1 getting to know the basics DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast TV (Optional Device) The optional DVB-T (Digit

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 3. Click the Program tab on the Settings dialog box and click Scan to scan

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 4. Press Ok and close the Settings dialog box. 5. You are ready to watc

chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1-24 Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-c

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Instant-On Multimedia Player (Optional) Instant-On Multimedia Player is an

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Media File Storage: Using Instant-On to playback files, you need to store t

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Use the ←→ keys to select the Media Mode. Use F1 to show the Instructi

chapter 1 getting to know the basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-TX Fast Ethernet n

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-1 CHAPTER▼ TWO BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this c

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-2 The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your c

i -4 Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) BIOS Action Keys (2-3) Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4) Main Setup (2-4) Advance Setup (2-4,5) Security Set

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power. When the BIOS perfor

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Modifying the BIOS Settings The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided into

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-5 storage device. Item Selections / Sub-menu Description TouchPad Sup

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 1. System always asks for password every time it is powered on. 2. Syste

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Boot Setup ►Boot Settings Configuration Item Selections / Sub-menu Descrip

chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2-8 Exit Setup Item Selections /Sub-menu Description Saves Changes and

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-1 CHAPTER▼ THREE BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT In

chapter 3 battery power & power management In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery pow

chapter 3 battery power & power management Battery Low-Power Warning 1. Low Battery Warning Low battery condition oc

chapter 3 battery power & power management Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack: 1. P

i -5 Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9) CMOS Battery Problems (5-10) Memory Problems (5-11) Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-12) Performance Pro

chapter 3 battery power & power management To Install the Battery Pack: 1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a fla

chapter 3 battery power & power management Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in th

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-7 Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic p

chapter 3 battery power & power management In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive’s time-ou

chapter 3 battery power & power management 3-9 Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode

chapter 3 battery power & power management Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in t

chapter 3 battery power & power management Power Button Action The notebook PC’s power button can be set to turn off t

chapter 3 battery power & power management Low Battery Warning You can define when and how the system warns you of its

chapter 3 battery power & power management Power Menu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power

chapter 4 upgrading your computer CHAPTER▼ FOUR UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER In this chapter, you will lear

Preface Using This Manual This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and technical spec

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the original drive with one of larger

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the followin

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 5. Locate and remove 1 Screw B. 6. Push the HDD module to the right and s

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 8. Re-attach the metal cover to the new hard drive and tighten 4 Screw C’s

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will generally run faster when

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Installing a memory module (DIMM) into the system To install the DIMM under t

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 5. If you need to remove an old DIMM from the socket, press out on the latc

chapter 4 upgrading your computer into the receiving socket. 7. Pivot the DIMM until the latches on both sides

chapter 4 upgrading your computer To install the DIMM under the keyboard, do the following: 1. Remove Screw D.

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 3. Carefully lift up the top edge and position the keyboard out of the way

i -7 Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 4. If you need to remove an old DIMM from the socket, press out on the latc

chapter 4 upgrading your computer socket. Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the recei

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 8. Re-attached Screw D. Congratulations! You have just completed the memory

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Adding the Mini-Card Type Wireless LAN Card (Optional Device) Your computer c

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Installing the Mini-Card into the System To install a new Mini-card, do the f

chapter 4 upgrading your computer The card should pop up to an angle of 30 degree. 3. Locate 2 antenna cables

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Adding the DVB-T Module (Optional Device) This section explains how to instal

chapter 4 upgrading your computer Installing the DVB-T Module into the System To install the DVB-T Module, do t

chapter 4 upgrading your computer 5. Locate the antenna cable with connector. Snap the cable onto the golden co

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-1 CHAPTER▼ FIVE TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter, you

i -8  Keep the adapter away from children.  The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-2 Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specif

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-3 hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-4 Audio Problems No speaker output -  Software volume control is turne

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-5 Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recogni

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-6 for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-7 Optical Drive Problems The optical drive does not work -  Try reboot

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-8 Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-9 Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built-in touch pad performs erratica

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-10 CMOS Battery Problem A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays durin

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-11 Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity w

i -9 Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-12 Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter does not wor

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-13 Performance Problems The computer becomes hot -  In a 35oC environ

chapter 5 trouble shooting 5-14 Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems The USB device does not work

appendix A product specification A-1 APPENDIX▼ A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

appendix A product specification ▼ Processor and Core Logic A-2 z Mobile Intel Dual-Core Processor (Yonah),

appendix A product specification ▼ Audio A-3 Intel (ICH7M) integrated audio controller Realtek Audio Codec Di

appendix A product specification ▼ Firewire IEEE1394(a) A-4 02 Micro 0Z128 IEEE1394 OHCI Host Controller Up t

appendix A product specification ▼ Ports and Connectors A-5 One Microphone-in / Line-in jack One Headphone

appendix A product specification ▼ BIOS  PnP Function  Self Test  Auto Detection  Power Management

appendix B agency regulatory notices B-1 APPENDIX▼ B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES