Asus M2A User Manual

1Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1.00 E951Release Date: Mar 2002Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual

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111. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This Manual

121 Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on th

132. Knowing the PartsTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side

142 Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Display PanelTouchpad Buttons

15Knowing the Parts 2Display PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrixTFT LCD, which pr

162 Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.Name CardHolderAir Vent

17Knowing the Parts 2The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by theillustration on the previous page.

182 Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.IEEE1394 PortIEEE1394 is a

19Knowing the Parts 2Right SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.Audio Speaker (Right)The

2Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two co

202 Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.Kensington® Lock PortThe Ke

21Knowing the Parts 2USB PortsUniversal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-vices, video cameras,

222 Knowing the PartsFront SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Multimedia Power LED and

233. Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCPower Management - Stand By and HibernateRestart

243 Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. I

25Getting Started 3Charging the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The batterypack

263 Getting StartedDCINConnect this end ofthe power cord to theAC-DC converterPlug the “AC PowerCord” into an electricaloutlet (110V - 240V)AC-DCCo

27Getting Started 3The Power-On Self Test (POST)When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnos

283 Getting StartedPower Management - Stand By and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows control panel.The following shows

29Getting Started 3Using the KeyboardColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands

3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)(Japanese)Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates

303 Getting StartedInstant Launch KeysPower GearThe Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. When power savings is activated, CPUspeed an

31Getting Started 3Status IndicatorsActivity IndicatorIndicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard di

323 Getting StartedMicrosoft Windows™ KeysThere are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows™ Logo act

33Getting Started 3Keyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while

343 Getting StartedMulti-Media Control Buttons and IndicatorThere are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of the Notebook PC for con

354. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceOptical DriveOptional External ConnectionsUSB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)PortBar II Accessory (Optional)PC C

364 Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-vice is fully compatible with all two/three-buttonand scr

37Using the Notebook PC 4Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you se

384 Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note

39Using the Notebook PC 4Optical DriveInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray w

4Safety StatementsSafety StatementsDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC usinga clean cellulose

404 Using the Notebook PCA CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD isproperly inserted

41Using the Notebook PC 4Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary,

424 Using the Notebook PCMonitor Out ConnectionConnecting an external monitor is just like on a stan-dard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable an

43Using the Notebook PC 4External Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a

444 Using the Notebook PCExternal Mouse ConnectionA USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note-book PC. The USB mouse will work simulta-neously

45Using the Notebook PC 4KUSB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.4

464 Using the Notebook PCDC INDocking cablePress both sides to releaseTriangular icon orbrand name faces up.PortBar II(rear view)Cable storageholde

47Using the Notebook PC 432-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of

484 Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first.When the PC card is fully inserted, the PC

49Using the Notebook PC 4Modem and Network ConnectionsThe built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 teleph

5Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals to prevent damage

504 Using the Notebook PCNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book P

51Using the Notebook PC 4IR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.K

524 Using the Notebook PCAC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power a

53Using the Notebook PC 4Using Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigur

544 Using the Notebook PCPower Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomax

55Using the Notebook PC 4Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercon

564 Using the Notebook PCSystem Memory ExpansionOptional memory is not required to use this Notebook PC. Additionalmemory will increase application

57Using the Notebook PC 4Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional)The main purpose of the vehicle/air or vehicle-only power adapters

584 Using the Notebook PCSecuring Your Notebook PC (Optional)For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock

595. Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramMain MenuPrimary / Secondary IDEAdvanced MenuI/O Device ConfigurationSecurity MenuPower MenuBoot MenuExit M

6DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements

605 Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramThis Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up-dated using t

61Configuring the BIOS 5Updating your BIOSThis Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “WINFLASH” which is in-stalled throu

625 Configuring the BIOSGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Helpscreen. This s

63Configuring the BIOS 5System TimeSets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute,second. Ins

645 Configuring the BIOSVideo Display Device [LCD & CRT]This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel,

65Configuring the BIOS 5Type: [Auto]Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-inIDE drives.

665 Configuring the BIOSCylinders [ ]This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine thecorrect va

67Configuring the BIOS 5Secondary Slave (sub-menus)This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a

685 Configuring the BIOS>I/O Device Configuration (described on next page)Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu fo

69Configuring the BIOS 5I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu)Item Specific HelpI/O Device ConfigurationIR Port [2F8H/IRQ3] Mode [FIR] DMA Chann

7UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication n

705 Configuring the BIOSParallel Port: [378H/IRQ7]This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are:

71Configuring the BIOS 5Security MenuThe Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorizedaccess to sy

725 Configuring the BIOSSystem Password [Enter]The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “Enabled”, you will be prompted for a pass-wor

73Configuring the BIOS 5Power MenuThe power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one func-tion as follows

745 Configuring the BIOSBoot MenuThe Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a deviceto boot the sy

75Configuring the BIOS 5Exit MenuOnce you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you shouldsave your changes

765 Configuring the BIOSLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Whenthi

77AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryIndexOwner Information

78A AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR2

79Appendix AThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republi

8Contents1. Introducing the Notebook PC ...11About This User’s Manual ...

80A AppendixGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced

81Appendix ABIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such

82A AppendixIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need

83Appendix APOST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic t

84A Appendix

85Appendix AIndexAAC Power System 52APM and ACPI 54BBattery Pack 24Battery Power System 52BIOSAdvanced Menu 68BIOS Legend Bar 61BIOS Menu Bar

86A AppendixKKeyboard 15MMacrovision Notice 3Microsoft Windows™ Keys 32Modem and Network Connections 49Modem Port 20Monitor Out Connection 42

87Appendix A

88A AppendixOwner InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical suppo

94. Using the Notebook PC .................. 35Pointing Device .........