Asus VC65-C Series VivoMini Mini Barabone PC Features Upgrading Troubleshooting

Asus VC65-C Series Features

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC Optical Drive (on selected models)

Your VivoMini’s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable

discs.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC Blu-ray Drive (on selected models)

Your VivoMini’s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, recordable discs,

or rewritable discs.

NOTE: Ensure to use a Blu-ray compatible media player when playing the contents of a Blu-ray disc.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC Drive activity indicator

This indicator lights up when your VivoMini is accessing the internal storage drive.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

NOTE: This port may vary per model.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (on selected models)

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC The USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s. This port also supports the Battery Charging 1.2 technology that allows you to charge your USB devices.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (on selected models)

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. This port also supports the Battery Charging 1.2 technology that allows you to charge your USB devices.

VivoMini MiniBarabone PC Power button

The power button allows you to turn the VivoMini on or off. You can also press the power button once to put your VivoMini to sleep mode.

Kensington® security slot

The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your VivoMini using Kensington® compatible VivoMini security products.

DisplayPort

This port allows you to connect your VivoMini to an external display.

LAN port

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.

Serial (COM) connector

The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or printers.

Power (AC) input port

Insert the power cord into this port to supply power to your VivoMini

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (on selected models)

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

USB 2.0 port (on selected models)

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.

Air vents (intake vent)

The air vents allow air to enter your VivoMini chassis.

IMPORTANT! For optimum air flow, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.

HDMI port

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (on selected models)

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (on selected models)

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s.

NOTE: This port may vary per model.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port (on selected models)

This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port (on selected models)

This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s.

VGA port

This port allows you to connect your VivoMini to an external display.

Microphone jack

The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.

Headphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.

VivoMini Mini Barabone PC Entering the BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the VivoMini.

In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.

WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

Load default BIOS settings

To load the default values for each of the parameters in your BIOS:

• Enter the BIOS by pressing <F2> or <DEL> on the POST screen.

NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your VivoMini.

• Navigate to the Exit menu.
• Select the Load Optimized Defaults option, or you may press <F5>.
• Select OK to load the default BIOS values.

Upgrading your VivoMini Mini Barabone PC

IMPORTANT!

• It is recommended that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, and solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center for further assistance.
• Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest of the installation process. Before installing any of the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

NOTE: The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The slots may vary depending on model.

Removing the top cover

1. Turn off your VivoMini then disconnect all cables and peripherals.
2. Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing down.
3. Remove the screw from the top cover lock latch and push the latch down (A and B), then slide the top cover towards the rear of your VivoMini (C) until it is detached from the chassis.
4. Lift and remove the top cover (D) and set it aside.

Replacing the top cover

Replace the top cover (A) your VivoMini and slide it towards the front of the VivoMini to re-attach (B), then push the latch up and secure it using a screw (C and D).

Installing 2.5” HDD or SSD

• Remove four (4) screws from the HDD/SSD bracket.
• To install a new HDD/SSD, secure the HDD/SSD to the bracket using four (4) screws.

NOTE: Ensure to remove the holder from the bracket when installing an HDD/SDD to the HDD1R bracket. The availability of the holder may vary depending on the model type, country, or region

• Connect the cable to the HDD1L, HDD1R and PWR1 connectors in your VivoMini.
• Connect the cable to the HDD/SSD, then align the bracket to the HDD/SSD compartment of your VivoMini and secure the bracket with the screws previously removed.

NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully.

Upgrading memory modules

Your VivoMini comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two DDR4 SO-DIMMs.

• Remove four screws from the HDD1L bracket and remove the bracket. Refer to step 1 of the Installing 2.5” HDD or SSD section.
• Pry the SO-DIMM slot cover open, then set it aside. Your VivoMini comes with two SO-DIMM memory slots that allow you to install two DDR4 SO-DIMMs.

NOTE: If you want to remove the SO-DIMM slot cover, use a flathead screwdriver.

• Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press it down (B) until it is securely seated in place. Repeat the same steps to install the other memory module.
• Replace the SO-DIMM slot cover. Replace the HDD1L bracket and secure it using the screws removed previously. Refer to step 4 of the Installing 2.5” HDD or SSD section.
• Align and insert the memory module into the slot (A) and press it down (B) until it is securely seated in place. Repeat the same steps to install the other memory module.

DRIVERS AND TOOLS

VivoMini VC65R.ASUSrecommends Windows 10 Pro. The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the hostdevice, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.

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