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CR400

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista® Business) 
• 14" 16:9 wide screen display
• Easy-to-carry lightweight design
• LED power-saving backlight technology
• Brand new msi Ergonomic De-stress Keyboard

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Overview


Introducing The Brand New msi Classic Series

msi C series, your stylish companion, is perfect for everybody and everyday computing. With msi C Series, you can enjoy every single moment of you own or with friends. msi Classic Series is the ideal notebook for everyone!

 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 

 The Joy of Stylish Design

- Easy-to-Carry Thin and Light Design

Abandoning the stereotype of thick-and-heavy traditional notebook, msi brand new Classic Series offers thinner and lighter solution for more convenient usage; furthermore, it is also easier for you to take it on the move.



- All new sparkling highlights in the C series capture your attention

The exclusive sparkling chassis of brand new C series uses unique bright-light sensitive elements that give this new series a rich sense of depth under different light sources. Besides, msi Color Film Print Technology enables more brilliant in color and nicer texture in touch.



- Ergonomics De-Stress (EDS) Keyboard

MSI has designed a new keyboard with this particular laptop in mind, with each key molded to ergonomically fit your fingertips; not only is it thin, but has been proven to relieve strain on the user.

MSI Ergonomics De-Stress (EDS) Keyboard has a surface areas that is 51% larger, so the face of each individual key is wider for your typing convenience; it encourages natural finger and wrist movement to reduce strain and allow you to work for hours without discomfort. 

 The Joy of Multi-media Entertainment

- 16:9 Theatrical Aspect Ratio for a Comfortable Viewing Experience

The black borders at the top and bottom get in your way when watching? The new C series uses 16:9 widescreen displays so you can immerse yourself in the movie experience!  

- The Latest LED Power-saving Backlight Technology

CR400 is embedded with the LED power-saving backlight technology in providing better color fullness and brightness, elevating the total quality of imagery. Furthermore, the lower usage of power can offer a longer operating time.

 The Joy of Instant Communication

- High resolution Webcam and MIC make communicating even easier

Built-in high-resolution webcam and MIC allow you to communicate with ease! Ready for image recording means you can share your video experiences without missing a beat!



- BT for roaming wireless access anywhere

Wireless LAN makes you can access the Internet wirelessly at any time. The all-new Bluetooth V2.0+EDR allows transmissions at 3X the standard rate so you can blaze a trail on the Internet! 

 msi Exclusive Smart Power-saving Solution

- Even faster switching for the proprietary ECO mode

msi exclusive ECO engine allows you to switch easily between Entertainment,  Presentation, Documents Processing and Power Saving mode so you can enjoy a smart life the smart way!

Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino and the Centrino logo, Intel Core and Core Inside, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 

 

MSI Reminds You...
1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific specifications with your local dealers.
2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.
 

MSI Reminds You...

  1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
  2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

Specifications

CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
OS Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista® Business)
Chipset NVIDIA® MCP79MVL
Memory DDR2 667/800, Max: 4GB
LCD Size 14" 1366x768 HD
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce 8200M G
Graphics VRAM share with system memory
HDD (GB) 2.5" 160GB/250GB/320GB/500GB SATA
Optical Drive Super-Multi
Audio 2 High Quality Stereo Speakers
Webcam 1.3M
Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro
LAN 10/100
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth optional
D-Sub (VGA) 1
USB 2.0 port 3
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1
Keyboard 87 keys
AC Adapter 65W
Battery 6/9 cells
Dimension 344.4(L) X 212(D) X 13.5~28(H)mm
Weight (KG) 2

 

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

 

News

Release Date Title
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 The MSI CR400 – The Ultimate User-friendly Helpmate

Awards

BIOS

non-win 8

!Special Note:

The BIOS files provided here are exclusive only for MSI-branded Notebook PCs and not compatible with any MSI Whitebook/Whitebrand barebones. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage caused by improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

- If the notebook you purchased has Win7 Bios installed, please DON'T attempt to update using Windows 8 bios (or vice versa). Failure to abide may result in bricking your system.

- Although there's a bios detection program written to protect user from cross flashing the bios (Win7 to Win8 bios or vice versa), still DON'T experiment. Failure to abide may result in breaking your system.

For Windows 8:

To know about how to update win8 BIOS under windows mode, please click here.

For Windows 7 / VISTA / XP:
a. 1) To know about how to update BIOS Firmware under DOS mode, please click here
2) Please execute "flash.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade BIOS Firmware.

b. To know about how to update BIOS under windows 7, please click here (Only for CR640 / CX640 / CX640MX / CX480)


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description Description : Fixed webcam & bluetooth can not enable issue.
 Version 1.0Y
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-06-17
Download 1451_10y.zip File Size 0.87 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Driver

Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 32,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

To enjoy MSI notebook technology, please install MSI System Control Manager or S-Bar to enable MSI exclusive hotkey function. MSI System Control Manager and S-Bar can be downloaded from Utility web page under Download menu. The utility for each notebook will vary between different models. Please install the utility dedicated for your notebook.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Realtek HD Audio
Description with HDMI 5992
 Version 6.0.1.6024
Type Audio Release Date 2010-07-15
OS Win7 64
Download ad_alc662_6.0.1.6024_al00.zip File Size 85.54 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description with HDMI 2.27
 Version 6.0.1.5874
Type Audio Release Date 2009-09-25
OS Win7 32
Download ad_alc882_6.0.1.5874_al00.zip File Size 66.97 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 5.10.0.5804
Type Audio Release Date 2009-09-24
OS XP 32
Download cr400_ad_6.0.1.5804_vx00.zip File Size 56.47 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.5804
Type Audio Release Date 2009-09-24
OS Vista 32
Download cr400_ad_6.0.1.5804_vx00.zip File Size 56.47 MB
Nvidia MCP79MVL Chipset
Description
Version 15.5
Type Chipset Release Date 2010-04-01
OS Win7 64
Download cs_mcp79mvl_15.5_w764.zip File Size 63.35 MB
Nvidia MCP79MVL Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
 Version 15.5
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-22
OS Win7 32
Download cs_mcp79mvl_15.5_w732.zip File Size 59.54 MB
Nvidia MCP79MVL Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
 Version 19.07
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-22
OS Vista 32
Download cs_mcp79mvl_19.07_vt32.zip File Size 51.06 MB
NVidia MCP79MVL Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
 Version 19.07
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-22
OS XP 32
Download cs_mcp79mvl_19.07_xp32.zip File Size 51.07 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 7.10.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2010-05-19
OS Win7 64
Download bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip File Size 73.52 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 7.10.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-12-24
OS Win7 32
Download bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip File Size 73.52 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS XP 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.0.1
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30111
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-07-19
OS Win7 64
Download cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip File Size 7.31 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30111
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-07-19
OS XP 32
Download cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip File Size 7.31 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30111
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-07-19
OS Vista 32
Download cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip File Size 7.31 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30111
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-07-19
OS Win7 32
Download cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip File Size 7.31 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Description
Version 8.15.11.8640
Type VGA Release Date 2010-07-15
OS Win7 64
Download cr400_gf8200_8.15.11.8640_vw64.zip File Size 92.7 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Description
Version 8.15.11.8640
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-06
OS Win7 32
Download cr400_gf8200_8.15.11.8640_w732.zip File Size 76.41 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Description
Version 7.15.11.7965
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-06
OS Vista 32
Download cr400_gf8200_7.15.11.7965_vt32.zip File Size 73.94 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Description
Version 6.14.11.8640
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-06
OS XP 32
Download cr400_gf8200_6.14.11.8640_xp32.zip File Size 72.5 MB
Sentelic Touchpad
Description
Version 8.8.8.6
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64
Download touchpad_stl_8.8.8.6_w700.zip File Size 39.17 MB
Sentelic Touchpad
Description
Version 8.8.8.6
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 32
Download touchpad_stl_8.8.8.6_w700.zip File Size 39.17 MB
Touchpad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2010-03-01
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
TouchPad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2009-05-15
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 9.2.0.458
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 64
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne773ne785h_9.2.0.458.w700.zip File Size 17.58 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 9.2.0.458
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne773ne785h_9.2.0.458.w700.zip File Size 17.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Win7 64
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_w700.zip File Size 1.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Win7 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_w700.zip File Size 1.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Vista 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_vt00.zip File Size 1.46 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-07-21
OS XP 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_xp00.zip File Size 1.58 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 7.7.0.394
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-04-08
OS XP 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770785h_7.7.0.394_xp32.zip File Size 31.48 MB
msi Wireless lan_6896
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 1676.3.0629.2009
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 64
Download wl_6896_1676.3.0629.2009_w700.zip File Size 17.43 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6896
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 1676.3.0629.2009
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download wl_6896_1676.3.0629.2009_w700.zip File Size 17.43 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 7.7.0.331
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne785h_7.7.0.331_vt32.zip File Size 20.88 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6896
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 1671.2.040
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-07-14
OS XP 32
Download wl_6896_1671.2.0403.2009_xp32.zip File Size 16.69 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6896
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
 Version 1671.1.324
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-07-14
OS Vista 32
Download wl_6896_1671.1.324.2009_vt32.zip File Size 16.67 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-01
OS Win7 64
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB

Utility

Win7 64,Win7 32,Vista 64,Vista 32,XP 64,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
System Control Manager (SCM) for CR400
Description System Control Manager
Version 2.210.0108.006.04
Type Utility Release Date 2010-07-15
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download cr400_scm_v_nb.zip File Size 5.38 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application (Win7 32)
Description Webcam Application
 Version 1.0.909.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2009-12-09
OS Win7 32
Download simcam_v7_nb.zip File Size 0.76 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application
Description Webcam Application (XP32)
 Version 1.0.0.0717
Type Utility Release Date 2008-11-26
OS XP 32
Download webcamtool_vr630_xp32_nb.zip File Size 4.08 MB
Note

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

Asia

Arabic

1.94 MB

Hebrew

1.81 MB

Indonesian

1.79 MB

Korean

1.99 MB

Persian

1.96 MB

Simplified Chinese

2.01 MB

Thai

1.82 MB

Traditional Chinese

1.88 MB

Eastern Europe

Bosnian

0.39 MB

Bulgarian

0.45 MB

Croatian

0.39 MB

Czech

2.05 MB

Hungarian

1.84 MB

Multi-Language

1.88 MB

Polish

1.89 MB

Romanian

0.41 MB

Russian

2.1 MB

Serbian

0.39 MB

Slovak

0.41 MB

Slovenian

0.38 MB

Turkish

2.14 MB

Ukrainian

2.2 MB

Global / America

English

3.08 MB

Portuguese Brazil

1.98 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.37 MB

Dutch

0.37 MB

Finnish

0.36 MB

French

2.14 MB

German

3.37 MB

Italian

2.02 MB

Portuguese

1.83 MB

Spanish

2 MB

Swedish

0.36 MB

Firmware

non-win 8

!Special Note:

The DEVICE FIRMWARES contained here are exclusively for MSI product only. MSI assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

Users who download EC from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the EC update. To avoid EC update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

- If the notebook has Windows 7 EC firmware installed, please DON'T attempt to update your EC firmware to Windows 8 version since it will cause some function keys (Fn) and hotkeys to work abnormally. If in case you flash your system EC to Win8 version, then kindly revert back to Win7 EC version.

For Windows 8:
To know about how to update win8 EC under windows mode, please click here.

For Windows 7 / VISTA / XP:
1) To know about how to update EC Firmware under DOS mode, please click here.
2) Please execute "ecall.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade EC Firmware.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Camera Firmware
Description NB Camera Firmware V0308
Fix no display/black screen in dialogue of camera program.
 Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2010-07-29
Download camera_firmware_nb.zip File Size 0.27 MB
OS non-win 8
Note
NB EC Firmware
Description Modify WLAN LED which sometimes occurs abnormal behavior.
 Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2010-03-05
Download 1451_416.zip File Size 0.05 MB
OS non-win 8
Note
NB ODD Firmware
Description ODD firmware for HLDS GT10N
Version: 1.02
 Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2009-11-18
Download odd_firmware_nb.zip File Size 0.93 MB
OS non-win 8
Note