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CR430

MSI recommends Windows 8.

• Windows 8
• AMD E-Series APU Processors
• LED power-saving backlight technology
• HDMI output for rich multimedia entertainment
• MSI Exclusive ECO Engine power management technology provides greater flexibility for battery
• SRS Premium Sound™-certified high-fidelity cinema-class speakers
• Built-in 720p HD webcam
• Latest & fastest data transfer technology USB 3.0(optional)

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Overview

 

 

 

 

New looks, new hardware for cutting-edge style
The chassis and wrist-rest areas of the CR430 notebook computer are graced with MSI’s own color film print with shimmering checkered pattern to protect against scratching and wear while adding a touch of class.

 

 

Enjoy your multimedia entertainment on the go

Cinema Pro
MSI’s Cinema Pro technology optimizes graphics performance. Simply depress the Cinema Pro hotkey to instantly enhance screen resolution and obtain richer colors for a riveting video experience.

 
 

SRS PC Sound™

  

HDMI high quality multimedia interface
The CR430 packs SRS PC Sound technology, giving you an unprecedented sound experience by expanding the overall sound field for natural, high fidelity wrap around sound to satisfy your need for quality reproduction. The CR430 sports an HDMI slot, a fully digital graphics and sound transfer interface designed to transfer uncompressed audio and video signals. It supports 1080p resolution, so you can enjoy crisp, clear audio and visuals when you connect to a television or projector.
 

HD Webcam
The high resolution 720p webcam lets you enjoy high quality, hiccup-free video conferencing with friends and family.

 

 

Exclusive power saving technologies
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 4 different modes - Gaming, Movie, Presentation, and Office mode.
 
 

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 AMD Dual-Core Processor E-450
OS Windows 8
Chipset A50M FCH
Memory DDR3 1333MHz
LCD Size 14" HD LED backlight (16:9)
Graphics AMD Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class Graphics
Graphics VRAM share with system memory
HDD (GB) 250/320/500GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Audio Stereo Speakers with Intel HD Audio
Webcam HD Webcam
Card Reader 4-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC, MS)
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Optional
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 2
USB 3.0 port 1(optional)
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Keyboard 87keys
AC Adapter 40W
Battery 6-Cell
Dimension 344.4(L) X 212(D) X 13.5-28(H)mm
Weight (KG) 2.2

 

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
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 MSI CR430 Multimedia Laptop
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Awards

BIOS

win8,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)


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Description First Release.
 Version 50A
Type Award BIOS Release Date 2012-12-05
Download w8_E145BAMS.50A.zip File Size 2 MB
OS win8
Note For Windows 8
Description Support new APUs.
 Version 104
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2012-12-05
Download E145BAMS.104.zip File Size 1.05 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Windows 7

Driver

Win8 64,Win7 64,Win7 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.


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Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6728
Type Audio Release Date 2013-03-28
OS Win8 64
Download ad_alc892_6.0.1.6728_w800.zip File Size 131.77 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6324
Type Audio Release Date 2011-08-17
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc269q_vb5_gr_6.0.1.6324_w700.zip File Size 119.03 MB
ATI Brazos Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
“For the latest AMD graphics (beta) driver, please visit: http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx"
 Version 8.982.7
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-11-28
OS Win8 64
Download chipset_atibrazos_8.982.7_w800.zip File Size 211.42 MB
ATI Brazos Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
“For the latest AMD graphics (beta) driver, please visit: http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx"
 Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 64
Download cs_atibrazos_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 MB
ATI Brazos Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
“For the latest AMD graphics (beta) driver, please visit: http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx"
 Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 32
Download cs_atibrazos_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 MB
AzureWave Bluetooth_NB114H
Description
Version 1.3.644.2
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-11-01
OS Win8 64
Download bluetooth_114h_1.3.644.2_w800.zip File Size 27.68 MB
AzureWave Bluetooth_BT280
Description
Version 3.0.02.298
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS Win7 32
Download awbt280_3.0.02.298_w700.zip File Size 48.65 MB
AzureWave Bluetooth_BT280
Description
Version 3.0.02.298
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS Win7 64
Download awbt280_3.0.02.298_w700.zip File Size 48.65 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.8400.39030
Type Card Reader Release Date 2012-08-24
OS Win8 64
Download cr_rts5139_6.1.8400.39030_w8_32bit_64bit.zip File Size 10.65 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.10008
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-11
OS Win7 64
Download cr_rts5139_6.1.7600.10008_al00.zip File Size 8.12 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.10008
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-11
OS Win7 32
Download cr_rts5139_6.1.7600.10008_al00.zip File Size 8.12 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 8.2.612.2012
Type LAN Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download lan_rtl8111e_vl_8.2.612.2012_w800.zip File Size 5.61 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.041.0216.2011
Type LAN Release Date 2011-08-17
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vl_7.041.0216.2011_w700.zip File Size 0.61 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
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 This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-08-23
OS Win8 64
Download File Size 0 MB
AzureWave Wireless LAN _ NB114H
Description
Version 2007.3.821.2012
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-11-01
OS Win8 64
Download wireless_aw114h_2007.3.821.2012_w800.zip File Size 35.89 MB
RealTeK Wireless Lan _AW-NE139H
Description
Version 2007.2.0706.2012
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download wl_139h_2007.2.0706.2012_w800.zip File Size 31.87 MB
AzureWave Wireless LAN _ AW-139H
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 1005.27.0928.2011
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 32
Download wl_ne139h_1005.27.0928.2011.zip File Size 28.19 MB
AzureWave Wireless LAN _ AW-139H
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 1005.27.0928.2011
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 64
Download wl_ne139h_1005.27.0928.2011.zip File Size 28.19 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download File Size 0 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
NEC USB 3.0 driver
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download File Size 0 MB
Beta_ NEC USB3.0 driver
Description
Version 2.1.28.0
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2011-12-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download beta_usb.nec_2.1.28.0_al00.zip File Size 17.64 MB
NEC USB 3.0 driver
Description
Version 2.0.32.0
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2011-03-07
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download usb_nec_2.0.32.0_w700.zip File Size 15.98 MB
Radio Switch
Description
Version 1.0.7112.20593
Type Radio Switch Release Date 2012-11-09
OS Win8 64
Download rs_1.0.7112.20593_w800.zip File Size 0.78 MB

Utility

Win8 64,Win7 64,Win7 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.


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Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 Blu-ray patch
Description This patch solved the error of playing Blu-ray DISC:

The integrity of CyberLink PowerDVD is at risk. Check your anti-virus software for malicious activities or try reinstalling CyberLink PowerDVD.
 Version DVD130329-01
Type Utility Release Date 2013-04-12
OS Win8 64
Download PowerDVD_DVD130329_01.zip File Size 125.84 MB
Note
SCM
Description
Version 10.013.03016
Type Utility Release Date 2013-03-06
OS Win8 64
Download SCM_w8_10_013_03016.zip File Size 3.4 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0
Description
Version 20.012.11099
Type Utility Release Date 2012-12-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar20_20.012.11099.zip File Size 4.99 MB
Note 1. This version is only applicable if you are using Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5
2. Please take note that before installing S-Bar 2.0, Microsoft.NET Framework 4 should be installed first. You may download it directly from the Microsoft Official website.

Microsoft.NET Framework 4 hyperlink:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30653
SCM (Only for Windows 8 upgraded from Windows 7.)
Description Note: Please reboot and press DEL key to enter the BIOS. Make sure the EC version in the System Information page. If your EC version is 4xx, please install this version of SCM.
 Version 10.212.11060
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-26
OS Win8 64
Download SCM_10212_11060.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0
Description
Version 20.012.04278
Type Utility Release Date 2012-09-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar20_ 20.012.04278.zip File Size 5.1 MB
Note 1. This version is only applicable if you are using Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 or older version.
2. Please take note that before installing S-Bar 2.0, Microsoft.NET Framework 4 should be installed first. You may download it directly from the Microsoft Official website.

Microsoft.NET Framework 4 hyperlink:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=24872
CinemaPro 2(10010)
Description
Version 1.0.0.10
Type Utility Release Date 2011-07-05
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download cinemapro2_10010.zip File Size 2.69 MB
Note
Battery Calibration(1.0.0.1)
Description Battery Calibration(1.0.0.1)
 Version 1.0.0.1
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-04
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download Battery_Calibration_1001.zip File Size 1.71 MB
Note
i-Charger
Description MSI i-Charger
 Version 1.0.104
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download iCharger_1.0.104.zip File Size 0.52 MB
Note
Easy Viewer
Description
Version 1.3.0.9
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download easyviewer2d_nb_w7_vista_64_1309.zip File Size 20.43 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.


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Asia

Arabic

2.3 MB

Hebrew

2.35 MB

Indonesian

2.16 MB

Japanese

2.47 MB

Korean

2.24 MB

Persian

2.31 MB

Simplified Chinese

2.52 MB

Thai

2.26 MB

Traditional Chinese

2.49 MB

Eastern Europe

Bosnian

0.56 MB

Bulgarian

0.61 MB

Croatian

0.56 MB

Czech

2.3 MB

Hungarian

1.09 MB

Multi-Language

1.02 MB

Polish

2.34 MB

Romanian

0.58 MB

Russian

2.42 MB

Serbian

0.57 MB

Slovak

0.56 MB

Slovenian

0.55 MB

Turkish

2.35 MB

Ukrainian

2.39 MB

Global / America

English

2.23 MB

Portuguese Brazil

2.19 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.5 MB

Dutch

0.5 MB

Finnish

0.5 MB

French

2.31 MB

German

2.39 MB

Italian

2.05 MB

Portuguese

2.23 MB

Spanish

2.23 MB

Swedish

0.49 MB

Firmware

win8,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.
NB EC Firmware
Description Improve EC performance
 Version 402
Type Firmware Release Date 2012-12-05
Download 145BEMS1.402.zip File Size 0.05 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Windows 7
Description First Release.
 Version 502
Type Firmware Release Date 2012-12-05
Download w8_145BEMS1.502.zip File Size 0 MB
OS win8
Note For Windows 8