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Ultrabooks from ASUS

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If USB is not listed in BIOS as a boot option, does that mean the machine can't boot from USB?

I just purchased an Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A-DH51 with Windows 8. I want to wipe the drive and do a clean install but USB is not listed as a boot option in the BIOS. Does this mean it is not possible? Here is a photo of my BIOS options. This is the…
Chace Fields
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How can I type a backslash with no backslash key?

I'm trying to use a UK keymap on a physical US keyboard on my notebook (Asus Zenbook UX31E). My keyboard has vertical bar and backslash (| and \) above the Enter key, but I get hash and tilde instead. On UK keyboards, pipe and backslash seem to be…
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What does the BIOS setting 'XHCI Pre-Boot Mode' do?

I have a BIOS setting called XHCI Pre-Boot Mode. If I have this enabled, USB devices which aren't plugged in at boot, are never recognised. If I set it to Disabled then USB devices work normally. The brief BIOS description says "Enable this option…
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Asus ux31e zenbook SSD non-standard / cant upgrade hdd?

I bought a ux31e asus zenbook, and the drive crashed last week. I just cancelled an mSata ssd order because I fear asus has used a non standard ssd!!! what a bunch of crooks, ive lost all my respect for this company! Can anyone confirm what and why?…
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Battery Health Charging app can't find it anywhere (Asus ux430UA)

My laptop arrived an hours ago. one of the main reasons I considered purchasing this laptop instead of HP was an app called battery health charging which lets me limit my charging to either 60% or 80% since I keep my laptop for a long time it's…
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Asus Zenbook UX31A touchpad driver no longer works in Windows 10

As the title says, I upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 and now the multitouch no longer works. The Asus website doesn't appear to have drivers for Windows 8 or 10 (although the Windows 7 drivers worked for Windows 8.) No such luck for Windows…
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How to close the lid on the Asus Zenbook without putting it to sleep?

I'm using a new Asus Zenbook with Windows 8.1. To avoid problems with the tiny screen, I've bought a docking station and external monitor for the desktop. Is it safe to close the lid on the laptop while working? How do I change the setting to…
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How to recover Windows 7 on Asus Zenbook Prime?

If Windows decides to crash and burn on my new Zenbook Prime, is there a way to recover/reinstall/restore the operating system? I didn't get a restore disk with it so I'm not exactly sure how I would go about this. This hasn't happened to me, but…
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Can the Asus Zenbooks be used safely with their lids closed?

From all the images of the Zenbooks that I've seen, it would appear closing the lid would obstruct most or all airflow, potentially overheating the machines. Is this the case? Can they be used with closed lids to allow external monitor use (like a…
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Windows 8 randomly powers up pc?

I have installed Windows 8 PRO on my Asus UX31E (Zenbook) and sometimes happens that after I leave it charging after powering it off, I found it powered up (actually I found it in sleep mode because lid is closed). I thought that I forgot to power…
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how can I get the old battery health charging back?

I have a Zenbook UX410UF and used to enjoy the battery health charging in gaming and continuous usages. A few days ago my laptop went through a journey which changed its windows version from Pro to Enterprise and the battery health charging is…
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How do I disconnect battery from motherboard in Asus Zenbook?

I'm trying to disconnect the battery from the motherboard, following instructions from another forum to hopefully salvage my laptop that won't turn on at all. I've been able to do everything except for the life of me I can't figure out how to…
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ASUS ZENBOOK UX51VZ: BIOS fail after 204 update

I got some days ago a ZENBOOK UX51VZ, I hated Windows 8 therefor I successfully installed Windows 7 with all the drivers, everything was working fine; then I stupidly decided to update the BIOS to the 204 (2012.12.25) update, after I flashed and…
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asus zenbook prime keyboard

Recently my Zenbook prime's keyboard has had issues with its keyboard. Randomly, various keys will just stop working. Sometimes they work if I continually press them...sometimes not. Any idea what's going on here? Dirt behind the keys? Faulty…
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How to disable "Slide for Calculator" on Zenbook UX435EG_UX435EG Touchpad?

I use Asus Zenbook UX435EG_UX435 brand laptop. I am often disturbed by the features on the touchpad, namely: Slide for brightness control Slides for calculator NumberPad (On/of numeric) TouchPad Image: For point 3, I can disable it this way. But…
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