Asus S1B User Manual

Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1.00 E891Release Date: Dec 2001Notebook PCHardware User’s Manual

10Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ... 63System Memory Expansion

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

12About This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on thevarious components in the Noteb

132. KNOWING THE PARTSTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side

14Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Opening the Display PanelOne sprin

15Knowing the PartsDisplay PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrixTFT LCD, which provide

16Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.WARNING! The bottom of the N

17Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by theillustration on the previous page.Batte

18Knowing the PartsIEEE1394 Port1394Left SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.DC Power Input

19Knowing the PartsThe right side does not contain any components so that a mouse can be used here without any obstruc-tions.Right SideRefer to the di

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

20Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.The following describes the comp

21Knowing the PartsExternal Expansion PortThe External Expansion Port is for connection to an optional Portbar II or PortDock II to provide adocking s

22Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Microphone Jack (Mic-In)The mono microphone jac

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

24Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If you

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

26Getting StartedPower ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect thepower cord to any 110V-120V

27Getting StartedPowering ON The Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn itON. If n

28Getting StartedPower Management - Stand By and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows control panel.The following shows the

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

3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

30Getting Started1A1Above the KeyboardNOTE: A utility must be installed in order to use the “Instant Launch Keys”. See the“Driver and Utility” User’s

31Getting StartedStatus IndicatorsPower IndicatorThe green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PCis i

32Getting StartedMicrosoft Windows™ KeysThere are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows™ Logo activate

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

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354. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceAiBox Portable Module BayOptical Disk ModuleSecond Hard Disk Drive (optional)Portbar II Accessory (optional)

36Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button andscrollin

37Using the Notebook PCDouble-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you select.

38Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of th

39Using the Notebook PCAiBox Portable Module BayThe external AiBox Portable Module Bay provides a convenient solution to connect external devicessuch

4Safety StatementsWARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NotebookPC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except

40Using the Notebook PCPress both sides in to releaseProprietary AiBoxConnectorDC IN1394Connecting the AiBoxThe AiBox connects to the AiBox port locat

41Using the Notebook PCOptical Drive Module (Optional)NOTE: The terms “CD-ROM” or “CD” are mainly used in all documentation becauseof its wide familia

42Using the Notebook PCInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray will ejectout parti

43Using the Notebook PCUsing the CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.Keep in mi

44Using the Notebook PCSoftwareTo meet customer requirements for a complete DVD solution, a software playback solution is provided.The provided softwa

45Using the Notebook PCRegional Playback InformationPlayback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption ofCSS

46Using the Notebook PCSecond Hard Disk Drive Module (Optional)The convenient design of the Notebook PC allowsfor the usage of a second hard disk driv

47Using the Notebook PCDC INDocking cablePress both sidesto releaseTriangular iconor brand namefaces up.PortBar II(rear view)Cable storage holderPortB

48Using the Notebook PCPortBar II Accessory (Cont’)Docking SolutionFor long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desk

49Using the Notebook PCOptional External ConnectionsMonitor Out ConnectionConnecting an external monitor is just like on a stan-dard desktop PC. Just

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

50Using the Notebook PCExternal Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a ste-r

51Using the Notebook PCExternal Mouse ConnectionA USB mouse can be easily connected to the Notebook PC. There is only one correct orientation withthe

52Using the Notebook PCKUSB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (

53Using the Notebook PC32-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds ofup to

54Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Insert the PC card with the connector sidefirst. When the PC card is fully inserted, thePC card

55Using the Notebook PCModem and Network ConnectionsThe built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephoneca

56Using the Notebook PCNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book PC and

57Using the Notebook PCIR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.Knowin

58Using the Notebook PCAC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapte

59Using the Notebook PCUsing Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigure var

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

60Using the Notebook PCPower Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomaximize

61Using the Notebook PCThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercontrol

62Using the Notebook PCSystem Memory ExpansionAdditional memory is optional and not required to use the NotebookPC. Additional memory will increase ap

63Using the Notebook PCVehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional)The main purpose of the vehicle/air or vehicle-only power adapters is t

64Using the Notebook PCSecuring Your Notebook PC (Optional)For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such

5. Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramMain MenuPrimary MasterSecondary MasterAdvanced MenuI/O Device ConfigurationSecurity MenuPower MenuBoot MenuE

66Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramThis Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up-dated using the pr

Configuring the BIOS67Updating your BIOSThis Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “WINFLASH” which is in-stalled through th

68Configuring the BIOSGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Helpscreen. This screen

Configuring the BIOS69NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square bracketsrepresent the default settings for those fiel

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

70Configuring the BIOSVideo Display Device [LCD & CRT]This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an e

Configuring the BIOS71Type: [Auto]Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-inIDE drives. If a

72Configuring the BIOSCylinders [ ]This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct valuet

Configuring the BIOS73Secondary Master (sub-menus)This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard

74Configuring the BIOS>I/O Device Configuration (described on next page)Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for con

Configuring the BIOS75I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu)Item Specific HelpI/O Device ConfigurationIR Port [2F8H/IRQ3] Mode [FIR] DMA Channel [1

76Configuring the BIOSParallel Port: [378H/IRQ7]This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Dis-

Configuring the BIOS77Security MenuThe Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorizedaccess to system

78Configuring the BIOSSystem Password [Enter]The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “Enabled”, you will be prompted for a pass-word aft

Configuring the BIOS79Power MenuThe power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one func-tion as follows:Item

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

80Configuring 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 system.

Configuring the BIOS81Exit MenuOnce you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you shouldsave your changes and

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

AppendixAAppendixInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryIndexOwner Information

84AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea,Taiwan), and CTR21. Th

AppendixA85This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republic No

86AppendixGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced Powe

AppendixA87BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such as m

88AppendixIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a

AppendixA89POST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic tests

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90Appendix

AppendixA91IndexAAC Power System 59AiBox Portable Module 39APM and ACPI 60BBattery Pack 24Battery Power System 59BIOSAdvanced Menu 74BIOS Legend

92AppendixKKeyboard 15LLaser Safety 41MMacrovision Notice 3Microphone Jack 22Microsoft Windows™ Keys 32Modem and Network Connections 55Modem Por

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94AppendixOwner InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical support. K