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CR650

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

Overview

 

 

 
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)

 


Amazing Sharp and Clear HD Experience 

MSI notebook powered by latest AMD E-Series Processor delivers Full HD multimedia entertainment

 


 

 

Just One Touch to Enjoy Your Personal Theater

SRS PC Sound™-certified Audio Performance
The 360° surround-sound acoustics of the CR650’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 CR650 your own private theater. The SRS PC Sound™-certified audio performance ensures you enjoy an utterly captivating aural experience.

 

 

 

Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. Just need to push the Cinema Pro button, all kind of media players will automatically open. The quality on screen will be more detailed for providing the finest sensory of the theaters.

 

The Joy of Stylish Design

Looming Design

MSI's concise and refined looming design uses high-tech color film print technology for a dazzling look. CR650 offers you a choice of two colors: Looming Silver or Looming Red. The sparkling, scratch-resistant enamel provides a high degree of rigidity. Under different light sources, this finish will emit a multitude of color variations that create sparkling visual effects and evoke a minimalist undertone of taste and style.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

MSI Exclusive Innovation

Excusive MSI S-Bar

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, such as secondary programs, application software, power conservation tools, performance boosters, MSI's exclusive audio/video software, webcams, projector switches, wireless networks, volume settings, screen brightness, and standby status. All of these, among a variety of other functions, can be simply and easily accomplished to meet all functional demands of multimedia.
 

 

 

 



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 4 different modes - Gaming, Movie, Presentation, and Office mode.

 

Exclusive MSI EasyFace 2.0(Face Identification software) inside



With this Exclusive MSI EasyFace 2.0 software, you do not need to remember your different passwords anymore! After setting your face data, only show your face in front of your webcam, MSI notebook automatically help you to log-in your system, favor websites, and Window Live Messenger.

 

 



Exclusive MSI i-Charger technology

In an era in which multimedia devices, such as mobile phones, iPad, and portable music players…etc., are becoming increasingly common; CR650 will come equipped with MSI’s exclusive i-Charger technology, which pumps more current through USB ports to greatly enhance recharge efficiency. Furthermore, CR650 can recharge as much as three times faster, giving your multimedia devices less down time.


 

The Joy of Instant Communication

 


Built-in 720P HD Webcam
Genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality to 30fps (30 continuous images per second Allowing smooth, natural progression without jerkiness; ordinary webcams only offer 8fps). This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD wide-screen video display can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.


 


High Definition Multimedia Interface
The CR650’S HDMI output not only delivers super-fast 5GB per second data rates, but it also reduces cable clutter, while ensuring the best possible video quality.


 


WLAN for Roaming Wireless Access Anywhere
With its 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN a, the CR650 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.


 

 

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.

Specification

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

AMD Dual Core E-Series Processor

OS

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)

 

Chipset A50M FCH
Memory DDR3, Max: 4GB
LCD Size 15.6” HD 1366x768 LCD
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 6320/6310
Graphics VRAM N/A
HDD (GB) 320/ 500/640GB
Optical Drive Super-multi
Audio 2 Theater Class Speakers
Webcam HD Webcam
Card Reader SD/SDHC/MMC/MS
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth N/A
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port

3

USB 3.0 port

Optional

eSATA N/A
eSATA/USB Combo N/A
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Line-in N/A
Express Card N/A
Modem port N/A
Keyboard 103 keys
Sensor N/A
AC Adapter 40W
Battery 6 cells
Power Management N/A
Dimension 383x249.5x33.4~37.6mm
Weight (KG) 2.3

News

Release Date Title
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 MSI CR650 Laptop
For the ultimate multimedia experience

Awards

 Bronze Award - Hardware Test
Date: 2011-06-01
Title: Bronze Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardware Test
Country: Denmark
Bronze Award - Hardware.Info
Date: 2011-04-28
Title: Bronze Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardware.Info
Country: Netherlands
Best Buy Award - Pctuner.net
Date: 2011-03-23
Title: Best Buy Award
Comment: Open
Media: Pctuner.net
Country: Italy
Innovation Award - notebook-center.ru
Date: 2011-02-23
Title: Innovation Award
Comment: Open
Media: notebook-center.ru
Country: Ukraine
4 out of 5 Stars Award - Laptop Magazine
Date: 2011-02-11
Title: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Comment: Open
Media: Laptop Magazine
Country: United States

BIOS

!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.

1) a. To know about how to update BIOS under DOS mode, please click here.
    b. To know about how to update BIOS under windows 7, please click here. (Only for CR640 / CX640 / CX640MX / CX480)
2) Please execute "flash.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade BIOS.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description Fixed USB 3.0 device comparability issue.
Version 116
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-07-28
Download 16GN_116.zip File Size 1.05 MB
Note

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64

!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 6.0.1.6267
Type Audio Release Date 2011-02-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc269q_vb5_gr_6.0.1.6267_w700.zip File Size 106.6 MB
ATI Hudson M1 (Radeon HD63X0) Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 64
Download cs_atihd63x0_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 MB
ATI Hudson M1 (Radeon HD63X0) Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 32
Download cs_atihd63x0_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 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 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 LAN
Description
Version 7.043.0321.2011
Type LAN Release Date 2011-02-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vb_gr_7.043.0321.2011_w700.zip File Size 5.51 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 8.0.5.4
Type TouchPad Release Date 2011-07-05
OS Win7 64
Download mtp_etd_8.0.5.4_al00.zip File Size 60.64 MB
Elantech Multi Touchpad
Description
Version 8.0.5.4
Type TouchPad Release Date 2011-07-05
OS Win7 32
Download mtp_etd_8.0.5.4_al00.zip File Size 60.64 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
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
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 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64

!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 Viewer(w7 64,1309)
Description
Version 1.3.0.9
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-29
OS Win7 64
Download easyview2d_nb_w7_64_1309.zip File Size 20.42 MB
Note
Easy Viewer(w7 32,1309)
Description Webcam Utility
Version 1.3.0.9
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-29
OS Win7 32
Download easyview2d_nb_w7_32_1309.zip File Size 20.36 MB
Note
Battery Caliration(W7 32/64,1.0.1012.0301)
Description
Version 1.0.1012.0301
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-22
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download batterycalibration_nb_w7_3264_0301.zip File Size 1.69 MB
Note
iCharger (W7 32/64,1.0.104)
Description iPad Charger
Version 1.0.104
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-22
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ichagrer_nb_w7_3264_10104.zip File Size 0.52 MB
Note
Cinema Pro II (W7 32/64,1.0.0.10)
Description Cinema Player
Version 1.0.0.10
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-22
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download cinema_pro2_nb_w7_3264_10010.zip File Size 2.69 MB
Note
MSI Easy Face 2.0 (W7 32/64,2.0.0.25)
Description Webcam Tool
Version 2.0.0.25
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-22
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download easyface2_nb_w7_3264_20025.zip File Size 59.97 MB
Note
MSI S-Bar II
Description MSI S-Bar Menu
Version 20.011.01216
Type Utility Release Date 2011-01-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download f620_sbar2_nb.zip File Size 4.23 MB
Note 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.

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

Eastern Europe

Global / America

Western Europe

Firmware

!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.

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 DVD Firmware
Description for DVD GT40N only.
Version SL02
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-03-30
OS
Download 16y1_ec_sl02.zip File Size 1.01 MB
Note
NB EC Firmware
Description Modify usb3.0 function to solve lost power problem.
Version 4.14
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-06-15
OS
Download 16gn_ec_414.zip File Size 0.05 MB
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 14.41 MB 16gn_gu.zip 2011-04-14

FAQ

Release Date Title
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 I usually got very laggy results even with very fast internet connection when my webcam resolution is set to 720P during video streaming / video calls while better quality results to lower resolution. Moreover, the webcam is advertised to support 720P @ 30FPS in the website. (For laptop that equipped with HD webcam module)
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 Will Easyface work after resume from ScreeSaver? Or it only works on Window login?
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 Does I-charger application have to work on particular USB port? When IPAD is connected, is there any display to show the charge status?
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 What is CR650 UMA graphic shared memory size?
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 How to install Windows XP when AHCI is enabled?
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 How to identify EC (Embedded Controller) firmware version?
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 Error message "Microsoft Bus Driver should be loaded in your system before installing Realtek HD Audio Driver" shows during RealTek High Definition audio driver installation under Windows XP.
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 CPU cannot run at full speed under Windows environment. However, the BIOS shows the correct specification.
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 Whenever I press Ctrl+E, PowerDVD will start.
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 After install device drivers from MSI Vista driver CD, you may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which Windows Vista activation was not previously required.
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 When I use MSN Messenger or Skype, my picture looks fine to me, but I would prefer to use the webcam with a standalone software.
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 My notebook cannot run 3DMark06 and PCMark05 properly?
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 [Fn] Key instruction
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 The power light keeps blinking in amber state and unable to charge.
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 Where can I find the active key for Norton antivirus?
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 Why is it that Windows 32-bit operating system can only detect 3GB of memory in spite of 4GB memory installtion.
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 Why is it that my hdd doesn't show its exact capacity in "My Computer"? In addition, when you add them up, it will not reach its capacity either.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 I’ve tried to flash BIOS but there is an error message: “ERROR: BIOS has no flash information available”.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 Webcam cannot work on MSN/SKYPE, and Q-Face or Crazy Talk needs to be activated at the same time to get it worked.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 On Windows 7 32/64 bit with external display, Windows Taskbar may show on the Primary display while desktop icons show on the extended screen.
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Sometimes it takes more than 3 minutes to enter or leave Windows 7 OS.
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 After letting the machine sit idle for 10 or more minutes, you may notice that the task-bar does not pop up when moving the mouse to the bottom of the screen, or the start menu does not appear when using the windows key. After approximately 30 seconds, Windows will return to normal operation. The scenario happens in Windows 7 with following settings: Task-bar set to auto-hide, Turn off the display power option is set to 1 minute, Put the computer to sleep power option is set to never, No open windows on the desktop.
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 How to adjust the Hard disk size under Windows 7?
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Some function keys and keyboard shortcut keys can not work correctly. You may find that when pressing function key, its function will be triggered twice. For example, the audio sound is still unmute when you try to mute audio sound by pressing combination of Fn key and F9 key. (The way to disable audio sound varies from different NB models. To know further information, please refer to user manual that dedicated to your NB)
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 Why can't I run 3D Mark Vantage on my laptop?
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 My notebook has preload hard disk image. When my system hard disk encounters non-recoverable problems, how can I perform the F3 System Recovery Function?(Windows 7)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 How to make a bootable flash disk and to flash BIOS?
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 I get an error stating that "Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter" is not working properly and "This device cannot start. (Code 10)".
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 In the device manager, the CPU information is wrong. However, the bios shows the correct info as I compared the actual specs on the box.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 When I am using the system built-in microphone for sound recording, sometimes I cannot even hear the playback.
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 I have a Bluetooth headset, I can pair the headset with the built-in Bluetooth, but I am unable to actually connect to it as a sound input/output source, either in the Audio properties or the VOIP phone options. The built-in Realtek audio is the only audio device shown.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 I am sure that I have already saved the settings I want for my CrazyTalk utility. But, whenever I go into standby or hibernate mode, the setting will be set back to default afterwards.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 The monitor displays limited colors when playing 1080P HD video using Windows Media Player.
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 After leaving the system connected into the internet for about 30 minutes or more (not sure if it performs auto windows update), then after my next system restart, I experience continuous BSOD until I cannot enter OS anymore. I tried the “Last Known Good Configuration” , “Safe Mode” and “System Restore to an early point in time” – but nothing happens. I also do not want to perform F3 recovery since I haven’t back up my files yet. Note: for Hong Kong version Win7 HDD image
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 Immediately after you log on to Windows 7, you will see the following Windows Activation window: Windows is not genuine Your computer might not be running a counterfeit copy of Windows. 0x80070005 You may also notice the following symptoms: The computer desktop background is black, and you receive the following error message on the bottom right corner of the screen: “This copy of Windows is not genuine” You receive the following error message when you view the System Properties: (Control Panel / System and Security / System) “You must activate today. Activate Windows now” If you try to use slmgr.vbs /dlv to view the licensing status, you receive the following message: Error: 0x80070005 Access denied: the requested action requires elevated privileges Note: This error message may also occur when a command that is being executed requires an elevated command prompt and is unrelated to the issue discussed here.
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 USB devices that are connected to a computer may not work after the computer is idle for more than one hour Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 What kind of adaptor is used to connect S/PDIF-Out?
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 Why does the Norton backup online image on the lower right corner of desktop disappear after I removed the system information from Norton Online backup? It cannot be found in Add/Remove programs list either.
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 I have Atheros Wireless Lan card (AW-NE785H) on my system which is able to link to routers, but can not browse any website or disconnected immediately during ping IP.
Fri, 08 Jul 2011 How I can use Microsoft Office Starter 2010 that comes with the laptop?
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 Recently I found there is a new Wireless Network Connection using Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. Is there any way to disable this? (For Windows 7)
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 When I execute F3 Recovery, I got this error message "Your Operating System drive's label is not OS_Install. Please set it to OS_Install and try F3 recovery later." What should I do to make F3 Recovery continue?
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 How can I extend C drive size?