MONSTER T5 V23.2 Gaming Laptop User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Monster

T5 V23.2
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About This User Guide

This user manual is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitute for the expanded English language User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc supplied with your computer. This disc also contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer.
(Note: The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice).
Some or all of the computer’s features may already have been setup.
If they aren’t, or you are planning to re-configure (or re-install) portions of the system, refer to the expanded User’s Manual.
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc does not contain an operating system.

Regulatory and Safety Information

Please pay careful attention to the full regulatory notices and safety information contained in the expanded User’s Manual on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
© March 2023

Trademarks

Intel is a trademark/registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Instructions for Care and Operation

The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions.

Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.
Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.
Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost.

Servicing
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply.
Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.
If the computer has been exposed to any liquids.
If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.
If the computer has been dropped or damaged. (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the panel breaks).
If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

Safety Information

Only use an AC/DC adapter approved for use with this computer.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may
possibly result in fire.
Make sure that your computer is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies, peripherals and cables.
Use a soft clean cloth to clean the computer, but do not apply cleaner directly to the computer. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.
Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or, replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
Note that in computer’s featuring a raised electro-plated logo, the logo is covered by a protective adhesive. Due to general wear and tear, this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges. Be careful when handling the computer in this case, and avoid touching the raised electro-plated logo. Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport. If any such wear and tear develops contact your service center.

Polymer/Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions
Note the following information which is specific to Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries only, and where applicable, this overrides the general battery precaution information.

Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling, however this is part of the battery’s safety mechanism and is not a cause for concern.
Use proper handling procedures when using Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not use Polymer/Lithium-Ion batteries in high ambient temperature environments, and do not store unused batteries for extended periods.
If you are working in areas of low temperature use the AC/DC adapter to power the computer.

Battery Disposal & Caution

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery.
The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

System Startup

Remove all packing materials.
Place the computer on a stable surface.
Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
When first setting up the computer use the following procedure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC/DC adapter and initially set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter. The battery will now be unlocked.
Use one hand to raise the lid to a comfortable viewing angle (do not exceed 130 degrees); use the other hand (as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid).
Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.

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Figure 1 – Opening the Lid/Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In

System Software
Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed.
Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to Microsoft Windows 11.
RAID Support
You need to setup RAID before installing your Windows operating system (see RAID Setup page).

Shut Down

Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command in Windows (see below). This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.

Click the Start Menu icon .
Click the Power item .
Choose Shut down from the menu .

RAID Setup

Your solid state drives (SSDs) can be set up in RAID mode (for increased performance or protection). Note that setting up your solid state drives in RAID mode needs to be done prior to installing the Windows OS. Do not change the mode unless you intend to reinstall your operating system, and make sure you back up all necessary files and data before doing so.
To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) mode (see Table 1) you will require two identical solid state drives.

RAID Level	Description
RAID O (at lease two SSDs needed)	Identical drives reading and writing data

in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is
written to a separate drive.
RAID 1 (at lease two SSDs needed)| Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail, the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) will handle all
the data. When a new replacement drive is installed, data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.

Table 1 – RAID Description
Prepare the following before setting up your PCIe SSDs in RAID mode:

The Microsoft Windows 11 OS on a DVD or USB flash drive.
A connected external DVD drive.
Two identical PCIe solid state drives.
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc.
A USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk drive.

Note: All SSDs in a RAID should be identical (the same size and brand) in order to prevent unexpected system behavior.
RAID Setup Procedure

Go to the operable computer and copy the f6mdflpy-x64 folder from the location below on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc to the USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk.
• Raid\F6\VMD\f6vmdflpy-x64\
Start-up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS and go to the Setup Utility.
Select the Advanced menu.
Select VMD Mode and select Enabled.
Press F10 to Save and Exit and select .
After the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the Setup Utility.
Go to Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and select Create RAID Volume.
You can now setup your RAID volume using the installed SSDs.
Select Name and type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and select .
Select RAID Level and choose the RAID Level required (see Table 1) and press Enter.
• RAID 0 (Stripe)
• RAID 1 (Mirror)
Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks: and select a disk name.
Click on X to select the disk required.
You should select two identical SSDs to form your RAID volume.
If you have selected RAID 0 (Stripe) then you can adjust the Strip Size to your requirements (It is recommended that you set the “Strip Size” to 128KB).
Select Create Volume (make sure you have selected your disks).
The system will list your RAID volume.
Press F10 to Save and Exit and select , however note below.
• Make sure the Windows OS (DVD) is in the attached DVD drive or on a USB flash drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows OS DVD or USB flash drive.
Click Next > Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS).
Click to select Load Driver when the “Where do you want to install Windows?” screen appears.
Click Browse and browse to the location you copied the files to on your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk (X: denotes your USB Flash drive or external USB hard disk):
• X:\f6vmdflpy-x64 (for Windows 64bit)
Select both driver names and click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows operating system.
Install the Windows drivers. Make sure you install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.

System Map:

Front View With Display Open

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Figure 2 – Front View with Display Open

Webcam
Camera LED
When the camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated.
Built-In Array Microphone
Display
Power Button
Keyboard
Touchpad & Buttons

Note that the Touchpad and Buttons valid operational area is that indicated within the dotted lines above.

LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer.

Icon	Color	Description

Table 2 – LED Indicators

Keyboard

Your notebook comes with a multi-color LED keyboard. You can change the color for the multi-color LED keyboard. The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data input. Pressing Num Lk turns on/off the numeric keypad. It
also features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly.

MONSTER T5 V23.2 Gaming Laptop - Keyboard The keyboard LED may be configured using the Fn + key combination outlined in the table below.

Keyboard LED Function key Combinations

Table 3 – Keyboard LEDs

The LED Keyboard application can be accessed by clicking the LED Keyboard icon in the Control Center (or by pressing the Fn plus key). .

Function Keys & Visual Indicators

The function keys (F1 – F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations, some visual indicators are available when the Control Center driver is installed.

Keys	Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + Fn +	Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs)
Fn +	Touchpad Toggle
Fn +	Turn Display Backlight Off (Press a key to or use touchpad to turn on)
Fn +	Mute Toggle
Fn +	Volume Decrease/Increase
Fn +	Change Display Configuration

System Map:

Front, Left & Right Views

Figure 3 – Front, Left & Right Views

LED Indicators
Security Lock Slot
Vent
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
USB 2.0 Port
Microphone-In Jack
2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone /Microphone)
Speakers
MicroSD Card Reader
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
RJ-45 LAN Jack

Overheating

To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Combination Audio Jacks (2-In-1 Audio Jacks)

Note that the combination audio jacks can support headphones or headsets (i.e. a combination microphone/headphone).

When a device is plugged in to the combination audio jack a dialog (“Which device did you plug in?”) box will pop-up.
Make sure you select the correct device from the drop-down menu corresponding to the device plugged-in (e.g. choose “Headset” if you have plugged-in a headset and do not choose “Headphone” in this case), and then click OK to save the setting.
If you are plugging in a microphone then use the Microphone-In Jack, and do not use the combination audio jack.

System Map:

Bottom & Rear Views

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Figure 4 -Bottom & Rear Views

Vent
RJ-45 LAN Jack
Speakers
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port
HDMI-Out Port
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
DC-In Jack

Bottom Cover Removal Warning
Do not remove any cover(s) and/or screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty.
If you need to replace/remove the SSD/RAM etc., for any reason, please contact your distributor/supplier for further information.

Control Center

Run the Control Center from the Start menu in Windows . You can also press the Fn + Esc key combination, or double-click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to access the Control Center. The Control Center provides quick access to Power Modes, Fan settings, LED Keyboard configuration and the Flexikey application.
Flexikey® Application
The Flexikey® application is a quick hotkey configuration application, which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations, or to create text macros and to disable certain keys. The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc. Click on the Flexikey icon in the Control Center to access the Flexikey® application.

Taskbar, Control Panel and Settings

Most of the apps, control panels, utilities and programs within Windows 11 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen (or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard).
Right-click the Start Menu icon (or use the Windows Logo Key + X key combina- tion) to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Apps and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Search, File Explorer, Device Manager, Computer Management and Network Connections etc.
The notification area of the taskbar is in the bottom right of the screen. Some of the control panels and applications referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here. Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. To access the Control Panel, use the Windows Logo Key + R key combination and type “Control Panel”. You can pin the Control Panel tile to Start or taskbar.

MONSTER T5 V23.2 Gaming Laptop - click OK l Figure 5 – Start Menu, Context Menu, Taskbar, Control Panel and Setting

The Settings item in the Start Menu (and also as an App) gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System, Bluetooth & devices, Network & internet, Personalization, Apps, Accounts, Time & language, Gaming, Accessibility, Privacy & security and Windows Update.

Video Features

The system features both an Intel’s Integrated GPU (forpower-saving) and an NVIDIA’s discrete GPU (for performance).
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics
Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless technology designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life, without having to manually change settings. The computer’s operating system (and some applications) will automatically switch between the integrated GPU and the discrete GPU when required by the applications in use.

To access the Display control panel in Windows:

Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the menu.
Choose the required display settings from the menus.

To access the Intel® Graphics Command Center:

Access the Intel® Graphics Command Center from the Start menu in Windows.

To access the NVIDIA Control Panel:

Access the NVIDIA Control Panel from the Start menu in Windows.

Display Devices
Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI-Out port and/or Mini DisplayPort. See your display device manual to see which formats are supported.
Configuring the Displays in Windows
All external and internal displays (up to 2 active displays) can be configured from Windows by using the Display or System (in Settings) control panel or the Projectmenu.

To configure the displays using the Project menu:

Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it(them) on.
Press the + P (or Fn + F7) key combination.
Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend or Second screen only.
You can also click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display.

Figure 6 – Project

To configure the displays using the Display control panel:

Attach your external display(s) to the appropriate port, and turn it(them) on.
Right-click the desktop and select Display settings from the menu.
Click the Detect button.
The computer will then detect any attached displays.
You can configure up to 3 displays from the Multiple displays menu.

Figure 7 – Display (Multiple displays)

2 Connected Displays
Note that when 2 displays are connected. Displays may be configured in Duplicate mode.

Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows. Access the Sound control panel via the Settings (System > Sound) item in the Start menu. The volume may be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination. The sound volume level can also be set using the volume control within indows. Click the speaker icon in the taskbar to check the setting.

Sound Blaster Studio
The Sound Blaster Studio application allows you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games, music and movies.

Sound Blaster Studio Application
Run the Sound Blaster Studio control panel from the Start menu in Windows

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Application Figure 8 – Sound Blaster Studio

Power & Battery

The Power & battery control panel allows you to quickly adjust power options for Screen and sleep, Power mode, Battery saver and Battery usage etc. Access the Power & battery control panel via the Settings (System > Power & battery) item in the Start menu.
The Power mode can be set to Balanced (default) which balances performance and battery life, Best power efficiency for better battery life with reduced performance, and Best Performance for improved performance but with greater battery consumption. You can also customize the settings for how long your computer will remain inactive before it turns off the screen or goes to sleep. Expand the “Screen and sleep” option, and select your preferred durations from each drop-down menu.

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Application Figure 9 – Power & battery=

Driver Installation

he Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. This setup will probably have already been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Click to select the drivers you wish to install (you should note down the drivers as you install them). Note: If you need to reinstall any driver, you should uninstall the driver first.

Latest Updates
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Check for updates (Settings > Windows Update) and go to the Microsoft Store and click Downloads and updates > Get updates to update all Apps etc.

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Figure 10 – Install Drivers

Driver Installation & Power
When installing drivers make sure your computer is powered by the AC/DC adapter connected to a working power source. Some drivers draw a significant amount of power during the installation procedure, and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the system to shut down and cause system problems (note that there is no safety issue involved here, and the battery will be re-chargeable within 1 minute).
Driver Installation General Guidelines
As a general guide follow the default on-screen instructions for each driver (e.g. Next > Next > Finish) unless you are an advanced user. In many cases a restart is required to install the driver. Make sure any modules (e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth) are ON before installing the appropriate driver.

Wireless LAN Module

WLAN Configuration in Windows

Click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar.
Click the icon .
A list of available access points will appear.
Double-click an access point to connect to it (or click it and click Connect).
Enter a network security key (password) if required, and click Next.
You can choose to find other devices or not.
When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected.
Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point.
You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode On or Off.
Alternatively you can click the Wi-Fi button to turn just the Wi-Fi On or Off.

Connect Automatically
It is recommended that you check the box to Connect automatically.
This will cause the system to check for the access point upon startup, and resuming from a power-saving state, and will remove any necessity to keep connecting manually.

Bluetooth Module

Make sure the Bluetooth module is turned on (and not in Airplane Mode) before configuration begins.
Bluetooth Configuration in Windows

Click the Settings item in the Start Menu.
Click Bluetooth & devices.
Click Add device > Bluetooth and a list of discovered devices will appear.
Double-click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Connect.
Select a device and click Remove Device > Yes to disconnect from any device.

TPM

Before setting up the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) functions you must initialize the security platform.
Activating TPM

Restart the computer.
Enter the BIOS pressing F2 during the POST/startup.
Click Setup Utility and select the Security menu.
Click TPM Configuration and select Enable for Security Device Support.
You will then need to press/click F10 to save the changes and restart the computer.

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Figure 11 – Security – Trusted Computing

TPM Management in Windows

You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows:

Go to the Control Panel.
Click BitLocker Drive Encryption (System and Security).
Click TPM Administration. Figure 12 – BitLocker Drive Encryption (TPM Administration)
The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows. As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations, your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here.

Figure 13 – Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management on Local Computer Administration

TPM Actions

Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM (this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key).
After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off, Change Owner Password,Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout.
A wizard will help take you through any setup steps.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause – Solution
The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth modules cannot be detected.	The modules are off as

the computer is in Airplane Mode.
Use the Fn + F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on/off (see Table 3).
The Camera module cannot be detected.| The module is off. Press the Fn + F10 key combination in order to enable the module (see Table 3). Run the camera application to view the camera picture.
Gaming performance is slow.| It is recommended that you use Maximum fan speed when playing games. Use the Fn + 1 key combination to adjust the fan speed.

Specifications

The specifications listed in this section are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/speeds) may be changed, delayed or updated due to the manufacturer’s release schedule. Check with your service center for details. Note that this computer model series may support a range of CPUs and/or video adapters. To find out which CPU is installed on your system go to the Start menu and select Settings, and then select System and click About. This will also provide information on the amount of Installed RAM etc. To get information on your system’s video adapter go to the Start menu and select Settings, and then select System and click Display > Advanced display settings > Display adapter properties.

BIOS

INSYDE BIOS (256Mb SPI Flash ROM)

Memory

Dual Channel DDR4
Two 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets
Supporting up to 3200MHz DDR4 Memory
Memory Expandable up to 64GB
Compatible with 8GB,16GB or 32GB Modules
(The real memory operating frequency depends on the FSB of the processor.)

Display Optio ns