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CR420MX

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

• Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
• Classic Cross-Hatch Design
• 14” 16:9 wide screen display
• LED power-saving backlight technology
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• MSI Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System

product comparison

Overview

 

 
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 

 

 
 

Easy-to-Carry Thin and Light Design

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

 

 

MSI Chiclet Keyboard

The stylish chiclet keyboard design reduces typing errors and increasing comfort, when compared to regular keyboards. In addition, the chiclet keyboard is designed to damp key-press sounds. Whether typing or gaming, the chiclet keyboard means you no longer have to fret about disturbing those around you with keyboard clicks and clatter.
 

 

 

The Joy of Multi-media Entertainment

 


16:9 Theatrical Aspect Ratio

Comparing the 16:10 screens of the regular notebook computers to the 16:9 golden theatrical ratio of the MSI Notebook, the visual span has been extended by 14%. The black bars on the top and bottom of the screen can be avoided, very suitable for playing High Definition movies so you may watch it from any angle and truly enjoy the advanced imagery.
 



 

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDMI not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also eliminates the need for signal conversion, ensuring the best quality video.

The Joy of Instant Communication
 


High Resolution Webcam and MIC
　
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!

WLAN for Roaming Wireless Access Anywhere
 
Wireless LAN makes you to access the internet wirelessly at any time.

 

 

MSI Exclusive Innovation

Exclusive Eco Engine Power Management System

msi Notebook selects the brand new ECO Engine as the power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks; simply touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor to switch among the 5 different modes - Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office and Turbo Battery mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. For more information about the Intel processor feature rating, please refer to www.intel.com/go/rating. 

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™ i5 Processor
OS Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
Chipset Intel® HM55
Memory DDR3 800/1066, Max: 4GB
LCD Size 14" 1366x768 HD
Graphics Intel® HD Graphic
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/XD
LAN 10/100
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
D-Sub (VGA) 1
USB 2.0 port 3
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
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.

 

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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 1. Fix the problem that system stops on the MSI post logo for a long time when USB mouse plugged in.
 Version 1.1D
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-11-11
Download 1454_11D.zip File Size 1.41 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Driver

Win7 64,Win7 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
Version 5.10.0.6251
Type Audio Release Date 2011-03-28
OS XP 32
Download ad_alc662_gr_6.0.1.6251_al00.zip File Size 103.19 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6251
Type Audio Release Date 2010-12-03
OS Win7 32
Download ad_alc662_gr_6.0.1.6251_al00.zip File Size 103.19 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6251
Type Audio Release Date 2010-12-03
OS Win7 64
Download ad_alc662_gr_6.0.1.6251_al00.zip File Size 103.19 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
 Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS Win7 64
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
 Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS Win7 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
 Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS XP 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
ENE Card Reader
Description
Version 5.89.0.71
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-13
OS XP 32
Download cr_ub6250_5.89.0.71_al00.zip File Size 1.15 MB
ENE Card Reader
Description
Version 5.89.0.71
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-13
OS Win7 64
Download cr_ub6250_5.89.0.71_al00.zip File Size 1.15 MB
ENE Card Reader
Description
Version 5.89.0.71
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-13
OS Win7 32
Download cr_ub6250_5.89.0.71_al00.zip File Size 1.15 MB
Mobile Intel® GMA HD
Description
Version 8.15.10.2253
Type VGA Release Date 2011-01-20
OS Win7 32
Download vga_gmahd_8.15.10.2253_7v32.zip File Size 55.12 MB
Mobile Intel® GMA HD
Description
Version 8.15.10.2253
Type VGA Release Date 2011-01-20
OS Win7 64
Download vga_gmahd_8.15.10.2253_7v64.zip File Size 58.91 MB
Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD / GMA HD
Description
Version 6.14.10.5294
Type VGA Release Date 2010-10-11
OS XP 32
Download vga_gmahd_6.14.10.5294_xp32.zip File Size 17.49 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 5.742.1125.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2010-05-07
OS XP 32
Download lan_rtl8103el_5.742.1125.2009_xp00.zip File Size 5.14 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.011.1127.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2010-02-26
OS Win7 64
Download lan_rtl8111brtl8111crtl8111dlrtl8102ertl8103el_7.011.1127.2009_w700.zip File Size 5.33 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.011.1127.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2009-12-09
OS Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111brtl8111crtl8111dlrtl8102ertl8103el_7.011.1127.2009_w700.zip File Size 5.33 MB
Synaptics Touchpad
Description
Version 16.3.1.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64
Download touchpad_syn_16.3.1.2_al00.zip File Size 46.26 MB
Synaptics Touchpad
Description
Version 16.3.1.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 32
Download touchpad_syn_16.3.1.2_al00.zip File Size 46.26 MB
Synaptics Touchpad
Description
Version 16.3.1.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS XP 32
Download touchpad_syn_16.3.1.2_al00.zip 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 2010-07-21
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
Intel Management Engine Interface
Description
Version 6.0.0.1184
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2010-03-22
OS XP 32
Download me_6.0.0.1184_al00.zip File Size 11.37 MB
Intel Management Engine Interface
Description
Version 6.0.0.1184
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2010-03-22
OS Win7 64
Download me_6.0.0.1184_al00.zip File Size 11.37 MB
Intel Management Engine Interface
Description
Version 6.0.0.1184
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2010-03-22
OS Win7 32
Download me_6.0.0.1184_al00.zip File Size 11.37 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

Utility

Win7 64,Win7 32,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.
Easy Face(W7 64,11036)
Description
Version 1.1.0.36
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS Win7 64
Download easyface_nb_all_11036.zip File Size 15.87 MB
Note
Easy Face(W7 32,11036)
Description
Version 1.1.0.36
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS Win7 32
Download easyface_nb_all_11036.zip File Size 15.87 MB
Note
Easy Face(XP 32,11036)
Description
Version 1.1.0.36
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS XP 32
Download easyface_nb_all_11036.zip File Size 15.87 MB
Note
System Control Manager (SCM 007)
Description System Control Manager
 Version 2.210.0617.007
Type Utility Release Date 2010-09-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download cr420_scm_nb.zip File Size 5.47 MB
Note
Intel Wireless Display
Description Intel Wireless Display (For Intel Wireless Lan card only)
 Version 1.2.20.0
Type Utility Release Date 2010-09-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download intel_wdisplay_nb.zip File Size 88.59 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

2.89 MB

Hebrew

2.54 MB

Indonesian

2.5 MB

Japanese

2.57 MB

Korean

2.55 MB

Persian

2.64 MB

Simplified Chinese

2.96 MB

Thai

2.53 MB

Traditional Chinese

2.87 MB

Eastern Europe

Bosnian

0.76 MB

Bulgarian

0.79 MB

Croatian

0.78 MB

Czech

2.58 MB

Hungarian

2.55 MB

Multi-Language

2.12 MB

Polish

2.62 MB

Romanian

1.2 MB

Russian

2.61 MB

Serbian

0.79 MB

Slovak

1.18 MB

Slovenian

0.73 MB

Turkish

2.63 MB

Ukrainian

2.66 MB

Global / America

English

2.48 MB

Portuguese Brazil

2.5 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.73 MB

Finnish

0.73 MB

French

2.51 MB

German

2.54 MB

Italian

2.53 MB

Nederlands

0.73 MB

Portuguese

2.52 MB

Spanish

2.72 MB

Swedish

0.71 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 Fixed SCM sometimes do not show icon in Windows XP while plug in/out AC.
 Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2010-06-11
Download 1454_40b.zip File Size 0.05 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Quick Guide

!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.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
Multi-Language 13.76 MB 1454_gu.zip 2011-04-14

FAQ

Release Date Title
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 Webcam cannot be detected by system with BIOS version 10A.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 If SD card is inserted, the system will hang up in Windows 7 boot logo occasionally during Windows 7 OS loading.
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 After active the Camera device, the device is normal on device manger, but there is no display/black screen in dialogue of camera program.
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 I got max 150 MBit connection on Ralink RT3090 WLAN, shouldn’t the N-Draft be 300 MBit ? And XP and WIN7 both get the same result.
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 The screen is flickering whenever playing a video file.
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 Why my WLAN will disconnect automatically when watching online video streaming (for about 2 minutes) under XP. My notebook has equipped with MS-6891 WLAN card and website is www.pms.co.kr.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 Why does the system occasionally hang up in Windows 7 boot logo during Windows 7 OS loading after I inserted SD card? Note: Issue will happen even when you restart your system.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 Why the system sometimes occurring hangs up when you close the lid forcibly or knock the lid?
Thu, 20 May 2010 The panel display flickers in the process of switching ECO mode from “ECO off” to “Gaming mode” under Windows 7 environment.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 My system is equipped with Chiclet keyboards and am having little trouble finding its function and key assignments such as switching the display output, touchpad, quick launch program, ECO engine, webcam, Wireless LAN (WiFi) / WiMax, Bluetooth, sleep(stand by) mode, adjust LCD brightness, adjust / mute speaker volume.) (For 14 inch or smaller display msi notebooks)
Common FAQ