Smart Manager
Your system can now be set up in seconds. Easy access with Smart Manager comes with friendly interface and intuitive icons to help you customize your GIGABYTE laptop. Power up your dual fans or overclock that GPU, the possibilities are just beginning. This is your laptop, make it yours.
*In Windows Mode Press "Smart Key" button to initiate "Smart Manager".
*If the model doesn't have "Smart key", please click the Smart Manager icon on the desktop to access the software.
Fan Tweak
With a laptop this thin, cooling is paramount. Give your system the best protection from overheating— anytime, anywhere. Choose among the 3 modes – Auto, Stealth or Max Fan. Max Fan Mode achieves top cooling while Stealth Mode offers noise-free comfort with a low-speed fan or switch to Auto Mode and let the computer do all the work.
USB Charge
Charging Charging your mobile devices through USB ports is convenient. But it may not be a good idea when your laptop’s battery is running low. To conserve remaining battery life, Smart Charge automatically disallows USB ports from providing power. You decide when the USB port charging function is disabled, at 50%, 40% or at 30% remaining battery life. Smart Charge - keep your laptop working longer.
Smart Charge is available under the 3 modes:
Off
Sleep
Hibernation
*Only USB fast charge port supports Smart Charge even in power off mode.
LockWin Key
Any mistake, especially at critical moments, could cost you your victory. Accidentally hitting the Windows key while gaming has led to many a gamer crying, screaming and much worse. Click the LockWin Key to game on with peace of mind. Never switch to desktop while gaming again – ever. Simply click LockWin Key to disable the Windows Key before gaming. You can always enable it by clicking LockWin Key again after completing your gaming session.
LAN Optimizer
By prioritizing the intended type of Internet packets to improve traffic efficiency, LAN Optimizer is proven to double downloading speed when the network is busy. Now manage your priorities with our intuitive UI and enjoy immersive gaming, media streaming or communications – latency free.
Smart Switch
Smart Switch gives users a choice between booting to Windows 8 Metro UI or desktop as default startup screen. Access all power settings within two clicks. Click the Smart Switch Icon. Click the Power setting of your choice. It’s that easy. Shutdown (Fast Boot Mode) reboots 4 secs* faster than regular shutdown, delivering faster performance and enhancing battery life in the long run.
(*Supported on mSATA SSD / SSD models only)
Smart Setup
With your laptop powered off, press “smart key” to enter “Smart Setup” menu. Here you can access BIOS Setup Utility, System Recovery, Go back to Windows or Shutdown your laptop.
*Only available on the models with smart key button