Frequently Asked Questions

Unboxing, first boot, Windows setup, and the answers most new ABS owners need on day one.

• Initial StartupTop

System, display, and BIOS settings — where to find them and what is safe to change.

• System and Device InformationTop
• Windows Update and Recovery
• Security & Privacy
• Backup and Restore

Wired and wireless networking — adapters, drivers, and getting the throughput you paid for.

• Data and Metered ConnectionsTop
• VPN Settings
• Wi-Fi Settings

Lighting, themes, and layout — the settings that make the build read as yours.

• Display AppearanceTop
• Taskbar and Desktop Experience
• Language and Regional Settings
• Devices Input

Bluetooth, USB, audio, and display connections between your PC and everything around it.

• Manage Bluetooth Devices
• Manage Wi-FiTop
• Printers and Peripherals
• Displays and Screen Sharing

Cleaning, airflow, and thermals — the routine care that keeps a battlestation fast for years.

• Uninstall or Remove an AppTop
• Test Article

The software ABS ships with your system, plus the utilities worth adding yourself.

• Managing AppsTop

Upgrades, overclocking, and reinstalls — changes that go beyond a stock configuration.

• Hardware Reseating
• Power and Boot Diagnostics
• Driver UpdatesTop

Guided, step-by-step troubleshooting for first-boot and post-setup problems.

• Diagnose an Issue (Test)Top