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Asus G74SX User Manual

Asus G74SX
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Notebook PC User Manual
April 2011
E6366

Table of Contents

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Asus G74SX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bus typeDMI
SteppingD2
Tjunction100 °C
Processor cache6 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modeli7-2630QM
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor socketSocket 988
Processor threads8
Processor codenameSandy Bridge
Processor frequency2 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
PCI Express slots version2.0
Processor boost frequency2.9 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)20
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM65 Express
HDD speed7200 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity500 GB
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installed1
Display diagonal17.3 \
Native aspect ratio16:9
Display number of colors16.78 million colors
Power supply typeAC/DC
Graphics card familyNVIDIA
Compatible operating systemsGenuine Windows 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows 7 Professional Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)16 GB
Memory slots4x SO-DIMM
Internal memory8 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAM
On-board graphics card ID0x116
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Maximum graphics card memory3.072 GB
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Discrete graphics card memory3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz
Audio systemHD
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Charging port typeDC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, User
Battery capacity5200 mAh
AC adapter power150 W
Product colorBlack
Housing materialPlastic
Processor codeSR02Y
Processor ARK ID52219
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998) mm
Supported instruction setsAVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.00
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth29 mm
Width325 mm
Height62 mm
Weight4280 g

Summary

Introducing the Notebook PC

Safety Precautions

Details precautions for safe operation and handling of the notebook PC.

Preparing your Notebook PC

Provides quick instructions for setting up the notebook PC.

Knowing the parts

Top Side

Details components and features on the top surface of the notebook PC.

Bottom Side

Details components and features on the bottom surface of the notebook PC.

Getting Started

Power System

Explains the power system, including AC power and battery.

Using AC Power

Details how to connect and use the notebook PC with AC power.

Using Battery Power

Describes how to use and manage the notebook PC's battery power.

Battery Care

Provides guidelines for maintaining and prolonging the life of the battery pack.

Powering ON the Notebook PC

Explains the procedure for turning on the notebook PC and its initial tests.

Charging the Battery Pack

Provides instructions on how to charge the notebook PC's battery pack.

Power Options

Discusses power management settings and options like sleep and hibernation.

Using the Notebook PC

Pointing Device

Describes the integrated touchpad pointing device and its functions.

Using the Touchpad

Explains how to use the touchpad for pointer movement and selection.

Caring for the Touchpad

Provides precautions for maintaining and preventing damage to the touchpad.

Storage Devices

Details how to use optical drives and manage storage devices.

Optical Drive (on selected models)

Provides instructions for inserting and removing optical discs.

Flash Memory Card Reader

Describes the built-in flash memory card reader and its compatibility.

Hard Disk Drive

Explains the hard disk drive and procedures for replacing or upgrading it.

Network Connection

Explains how to connect the notebook PC to a local network using an Ethernet cable.

Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)

Guides on setting up and using the wireless LAN connection.

Windows Wireless Network Connection

Provides steps for connecting to a wireless network using Windows.

Connecting to a network

Step-by-step guide for connecting to a wireless network.

Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)

Explains how to set up and use Bluetooth wireless connections.

Appendix

System BIOS Settings

Explains how to access and configure system BIOS settings.

Security Setting

Details how to set and clear passwords for BIOS and system access.

I/O Interface Security

Explains how to lock various I/O interfaces via BIOS settings.

USB Interface Security

Details how to lock USB interfaces and external ports in BIOS.

HDD Password

Explains how to set Master and User passwords for the hard disk drive.

Common Problems and Solutions

Provides troubleshooting steps for common hardware and software issues.

Recovering Your Notebook PC

Details procedures for recovering the notebook PC using recovery partitions or DVDs.

UL Safety Notices

Provides safety notices related to telecommunications and lithium batteries.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

Provides cautions regarding the replacement and disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Optical Drive Safety Information

Details safety precautions for optical drives, including laser safety.

Laser Safety Information

Provides warnings about hazardous laser exposure from optical drives.

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