Specifications

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Preface
DVD Regional Codes ....................................................2-5
Multi-In-1 Card Reader .................................................2-6
ExpressCard Slot ...........................................................2-7
Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ..........................2-7
Audio Features ...............................................................2-8
Setup for 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound .............................2-9
Setup for Audio Recording ..........................................2-11
Audio Notes for Fn + 5 ................................................2-12
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .....................................2-13
Gestures and Device Settings ......................................2-14
Power Management
Overview ........................................................................3-1
The Power Sources ........................................................3-2
AC/DC Adapter .............................................................3-2
Battery ............................................................................3-2
Turning On the Computer ..............................................3-3
Power Plans ...................................................................3-4
Power-Saving States ......................................................3-6
Sleep ..............................................................................3-6
Hibernate ........................................................................3-7
Shut down ......................................................................3-7
Configuring the Power Buttons .....................................3-8
Resuming Operation ......................................................3-9
Power Conservation Modes .........................................3-10
Battery Information ......................................................3-11
Conserving Battery Power ...........................................3-12
Battery Life ..................................................................3-13
New Battery .................................................................3-13
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter .......3-13
Proper handling of the Battery Pack ............................3-14
Battery FAQ .................................................................3-15
SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Power ......................3-19
Drivers & Utilities
RAID & AHCI Setup .....................................................4-1
What to Install ................................................................4-1
Driver Installation ..........................................................4-2
Manual Driver Installation .............................................4-4
Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ......................4-4
User Account Control ....................................................4-5
Windows Security Message ...........................................4-5
New Hardware Found ....................................................4-5
Driver Installation Procedure .........................................4-6
Chipset ...........................................................................4-6
Video (VGA) .................................................................4-6
LAN ...............................................................................4-7
Card Reader ...................................................................4-7
TouchPad .......................................................................4-7
Hot Key ..........................................................................4-7