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Putting your Notebook PC to sleep
To put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode: 
•	 Launch	the	Start	menu,	then	select	 > 
Sleep to put your Notebook PC to sleep.
•	 From	the	log-in	screen,	select	 > Sleep.
Press  to launch Shut down Windows. 
Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK.
NOTE: You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once.
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Chapter 4: 
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture.
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to the following information for more details.
BIOS
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC.
The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:
•	 An	error	message	appears	onscreen	during	system	bootup	and	requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
•	 You	have	installed	a	new	system	component	that	requires	further	BIOS settings or updates.
WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Accessing BIOS
Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following methods:
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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by model and territory.
EZ Mode
This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you an overview of the basic system information. To access the Advanced Mode for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced 
Mode (F7) or press .
•	 Restart	your	Notebook	PC	then	press	 during POST.
•	 Launch	the	Start	menu,	and	choose	Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
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Boot
This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority.
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
2. Press  and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 
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Security
This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
NOTE: 
•	 If	you	install	a	User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system.
•	 If	you	install	an	Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS.
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To set the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK.
To clear the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.
2. Type in the current password then press .
3. Leave other fields blank then select OK to continue.
4. Select OK to clear the old password.
NOTE: A keyboard is required to type in the password. 
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Save & Exit
To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. 
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To update the BIOS:
1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website.
2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive.
3. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
4. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings.
5.  From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, 
then press .
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