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    A few questions about S96J

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BerkeleyBoi, May 24, 2006.

  1. BerkeleyBoi

    BerkeleyBoi Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I've got my S96J to work and it's pretty sweet. (Played Oblivion on high video settings!) However, there are a few things I can't figure out.

    First is that I can't get the Fn+F6-F12 stuff to work, which means I can't increase or decrease the volume and all those things.

    Also, I ,can't get the buttons left of the power button to work, so I can't deactivate the touchpad or all those things either.

    Lastly, I'm not exactly sure how to get to BIOS. I hit escape when the Intel logo pops up but it just asks me what device I want to boot from.

    So these are pretty minor problems and my computer runs pretty well otherwise but being a perfectionist, it has been bugging me. (oh, and are the utilities that came with this thing any use, like that Power4 Gear+ thing?) Thanks!
     
    BerkeleyBoi, May 24, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You need to install the ATK drivers for the buttons to work, go to ASUS's site, find your unit and it'll list the drivers!
     
    coriolis, May 24, 2006
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  3. l33t_c0w

    l33t_c0w Notebook Deity

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    to get special function keys to work, you probably need to install some of those utilities. usually there's a bootup screen that says something about what key to press to set up your bios. (i think mine's either f12 or f2, or both and one's for which boot device...)
     
    l33t_c0w, May 24, 2006
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  4. Deadbolt360

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    press all the buttons to get to your boot up lol
     
    Deadbolt360, May 24, 2006
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