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CR61 0M

MSI recommends Windows 8.

• Windows 8
• The Latest 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM i3/i5 processors
• MSI Exclusive S-Bar software make your computer smarter!
• The latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology
• Supports HDMI 1.4 for HD pictures
• Latest & fastest data transfer technology USB 3.0
• The 360° surround-sound acoustics of the SRS PC TruSurround XT technology
• Built-in 720P HD webcam offering the best video call experience

product comparison

Overview

 

 
MSI Exclusive S-Bar software make your computer smarter!
 

MSI's exclusive S-Bar user-friendly design lets you control all system functions in a digital multimedia lifestyle with a simple click of the mouse. All it can be simply and easily accomplished to meet all functional demands of multimedia.

 

 

 

  

Enjoy your multimedia entertainment on the go
 

Supports HDMI 1.4 for HD pictures

The new HDMI 1.4 Ethernet Channel integrates Internet-enabled HDMI equipment, allowing you to connect to the Internet without other cables. There’s no need to add cables if you want to add an audio channel as you can just use the HDMI cable to transmit audio streams to A/V receivers. The enhanced 3D function provides a wider color gamut, greatly increases high bandwidth content, and supports extreme HD (4,096 X 2,160) for a better, more true-to-life, and natural picture.

 

 

 

  

 

The latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology

The major improvement of Bluetooth 4.0 over 3.0 is that devices transfer much more data, using less power. Devices can also connect and begin transferring data in as little as 3 milliseconds. It also effectively transfers data within a greatly expanded range (over 100 meters) and uses the AES-128 CCM authenticated encryption algorithm, ensuring better security.

 

 
 

The 360° surround-sound acoustics of the SRS PC TruSurround XT technology

The 360° surround-sound acoustics of the C-Series’s headphone audio give music a like-it’s-live presence and sense of space, so you can enjoy perfect listening wherever you happen to be. Together with the 15.6” widescreen display, the superb sound makes the C-Series your own private theater. The SRS PC Sound™-certified audio performance ensures you enjoy an utterly captivating aural experience.

 

 

 

  

 

 

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 The 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3/i5 Processor
OS Windows 8
Chipset Intel HM76
Memory DDR3 ,up to 1600MHz
LCD Size 15.6" HD (1366x768) LED backlight
Graphics Intel HD Graphics
HDD (GB) 750GB/640/500GB SATA 5400rpm
Optical Drive Blu-ray / DVD Super Multi
Audio 2
Webcam HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader SD(HC/XC)/MMC/MS
LAN Gigabit LAN
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 1
USB 3.0 port 2
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1 / 1
Keyboard 102 keys
AC Adapter 65W
Battery 6-Cell
Power Management Turbo Battery+
Dimension 383(W)x249.5(D)x32.3~37.6(H)mm
Weight (KG) 2.4Kg (w/ Battery)

 

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, 20 Jul 2012 Smooth, Powerful Multimedia
MSI CX61, CR61 Multimedia Laptops

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)


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description First Release
 Version 60F
Type BIOS Release Date 2012-11-30
Download w8_E16GBIMS60F.zip File Size 3.09 MB
OS win8
Note For Windows 8
Description First Release
 Version 200
Type BIOS Release Date 2012-07-06
Download E16GBIMS200.zip File Size 2.68 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.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
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 6.0.1.6537
Type Audio Release Date 2012-05-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc269_6.0.1.6537_w700.zip File Size 127.13 MB
Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset
Description Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family
 Version 9.3.0.1025
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download chipset_intel7series_9.3.0.1025_al00.zip File Size 3.97 MB
Intel(R) Chipset
Description Intel(R) 6&7 Series/C216 Chipset Family
 Version 9.3.0.1025
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-10-30
OS Win8 64
Download chipset_intel7series_9.3.0.1025_al00.zip File Size 3.97 MB
Atheros Bluetooth AW-NB100H
Description
Version 8.0.0.220
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2013-04-02
OS Win8 64
Download bluetooth_aw_nb100h_8.0.0.220_w864.zip File Size 182.51 MB
Intel Bluetooth-Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N135 + BT4.0
Description
Version 2.6.23.40059
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-12-07
OS Win8 64
Download bluetooth_intel_n135_2.6.23.40059_w800.zip File Size 76.08 MB
Intel Bluetooth-Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N 135 + BT4.0
Description
Version 2.2.16.30255
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-11-21
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download bluetooth_intel_n135_2.2.16.30255_w700.zip File Size 323.65 MB
Atheros Bluetooth AW-NB100H
Description
Version 7.4.0.120
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-09-28
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download bluetooth_aw_nb100h_7.4.0.120.zip File Size 172.49 MB
Intel Bluetooth_N130
Description
Version 2.5.21.40054
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download bt_intel_n130_2.5.21.40054_w800.zip File Size 64.65 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.8400.30136
Type Card Reader Release Date 2012-08-24
OS Win8 64
Download cr_rts5138_6.1.8400.30136_w8_32bit_64bit.zip File Size 10.95 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30127
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-07-14
OS Win7 64
Download cr_rts5138_6.1.7600.30127_w700.zip File Size 9.49 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.30127
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-07-14
OS Win7 32
Download cr_rts5138_6.1.7600.30127_w700.zip File Size 9.49 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2875
Type VGA Release Date 2013-01-02
OS Win8 64
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2875_w864.zip File Size 137.24 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2867
Type VGA Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 32
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2867_w732.zip File Size 108.17 MB
Intel HD Graphics Family_Intel Ivy Bridge
Description
Version 9.17.10.2867
Type VGA Release Date 2012-12-18
OS Win7 64
Download vga_iib_9.17.10.2867_w764.zip File Size 136.92 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 7.46.610.2011
Type LAN Release Date 2012-05-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vl_cg_7.46.610.2011_w700.zip File Size 5.53 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 11.13.1.4
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-10-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download mtp_etd_11.13.1.4_al00.zip File Size 191.43 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 11.13.0.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-08-22
OS Win8 64
Download mtp_etd_11.13.0.2_al00.zip File Size 130.25 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan - AW-NB100H
Description
Version 10.0.0.225
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2013-04-02
OS Win8 64
Download wireless_aw_nb100h_10.0.0.225_w864_1.zip File Size 37.84 MB
Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N135/130 + BT4.0
Description
Version 15.5.4.45
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-10-15
OS Win8 64
Download wl_intel_n135_15.5.4.45_w864.zip File Size 146.12 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan - AW-NB100H
Description
Version 9.2.0.470
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-09-28
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download wireless_aw_nb100h_9.2.0.470_w700.zip File Size 17.62 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
RealTeK Wireless Lan _AW-NE139H
Description
Version 1005.27.928.2011
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-05-08
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download wl_aw_ne139h_1005.27.928.2011.zip File Size 28.19 MB
Intel Canyon Peak Centrino Wireless-N 135 / N130 + BT4.0
Description
Version 15.1.1.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download wireless_intel_n135_15.1.1.1_w700.zip File Size 580.36 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.6.0.1030
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-10-30
OS Win8 64
Download irs_11.6.0.1030_w800.zip File Size 11.22 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.1.0.1006
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 64
Download irs_11.1.0.1006_w700.zip File Size 11.33 MB
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Description
Version 11.1.0.1006
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2012-05-04
OS Win7 32
Download irs_11.1.0.1006_w700.zip File Size 11.33 MB
Intel Management Engine
Description
Version 8.1.0.1263
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2012-08-24
OS Win8 64
Download me_8.1.0.1263_w8_64bit.zip File Size 118.63 MB
Intel Management Engine
Description
Version 8.0.0.1262
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2012-04-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download me_8.0.0.1262_w700.zip File Size 1.09 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
Intel 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
Intel USB 3.0 driver
Description
Version 1.0.3.214
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2012-05-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download usb_intel_1.0.3.214_w700.zip File Size 6.78 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.


We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
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 (Ver 4.5)
Description
Version 21.012.12039
Type Utility Release Date 2012-12-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar21_21.012.12039.zip File Size 12.57 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
SuperCharger
Description
Version 1.2.010
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-30
OS Win8 64
Download Super_Charger_v12010.zip File Size 3.55 MB
Note
Battery Calibration (win8)
Description
Version 1.0.1208.0301
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-26
OS Win8 64
Download Battery_Calibration_10_1208_0301.zip File Size 2.55 MB
Note
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 (Ver 4.0)
Description
Version 21.012.04278
Type Utility Release Date 2012-09-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar20_21.012.04278.zip File Size 12.69 MB
Note 1. This version is only applicable if you are using Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0
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=24872
SRS Premium Sound Driver
Description
Version 1.11.8800
Type Utility Release Date 2012-07-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download srs_111_8800.zip File Size 17.71 MB
Note
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor
Description
Version 2.1.23.0
Type Utility Release Date 2012-07-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download TurboBosot_21230.zip File Size 22 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0
Description 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.
 Version 21.012.03156
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar20_ 21012_03156.zip File Size 12.69 MB
Note
Battery Callibration
Description
Version 1.0.0.1
Type Utility Release Date 2012-04-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download batterycalibration_1001.zip File Size 1.71 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application (Win7 32/64)
Description Webcam Application
Version 1.0.909.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download simcam_v7_nb.zip File Size 0.76 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

4.86 MB

Hebrew

5.59 MB

Indonesian

6.44 MB

Japanese

4.69 MB

Korean

4.67 MB

Persian

4.67 MB

Simplified Chinese

5.01 MB

Thai

4.66 MB

Traditional Chinese

6.5 MB

Eastern Europe

Bulgarian

1.07 MB

Czech

4.6 MB

Hungarian

4.58 MB

Multi-Language

1.26 MB

Polish

4.62 MB

Romanian

1.06 MB

Russian

4.67 MB

Serbian

1.07 MB

Slovak

1.02 MB

Slovenian

1.06 MB

Turkish

4.63 MB

Ukrainian

4.94 MB

Global / America

English

4.53 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.99 MB

Dutch

0.99 MB

Finnish

0.99 MB

French

4.53 MB

German

4.55 MB

Italian

4.51 MB

Portuguese

4.52 MB

Spanish

4.79 MB

Swedish

1.02 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.
Description First Release.
 Version 401
Type Firmware Release Date 2012-07-06
Download 16GBEMS1.401.zip File Size 0.06 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Windows 7
Description First Release
 Version 503
Type EC BIOS Release Date 2012-11-30
Download w8_16GBEMS1.503.zip File Size 0.26 MB
OS win8
Note For Windows 8