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CX640

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

Overview

 


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

 

 

Refined Design 

Inspired by top-of-the-line luxury sedans and a design concept integrating external quality and internal performance, MSI created the CX640, two laptop computers characterized by unassuming sophistication and beauty. The jet black and silver color choices and brush finish underscore the unparalleled elegance of the CX640. 

 

 

Front-tapering design   

 

 High-end recessed speakers

 

 

Hidden hotkeys 
 
Shimmering touchpad
 
Push start power button

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double protection for peace of mind

The CX640 feature MSI’s own integrated software (Time Stamp technology) and hardware shock protection, providing two layers of data defense.

  Time stamp automatically backs up and restores information  

 

 

 
 
 

We've found ourselves scratching our heads after experiencing situations like these—your computer starts lugging; you get a virus from a download; you lose a file you forgot to save.
 
The CX640 come with MSI’s Time Stamp which solves all problems dealing with data back up and restoration with one button. Preventing data loss couldn’t be simpler.

*Time will vary with amount of data being backed up or restored.

 

 

Rock-solid hard drive protection 

To safeguard against damage due to drops, the hard drive is placed in the safest place in the laptop and then packed in reinforced protection to form a sort of “air bag,” providing solid protection. 
 

 


 
 

 

Details designed with you in mind 

Smart Brightness Adjustment for Optimal Lighting 

The CX640 automatically adjust screen brightness and power expended in accordance with the lighting in the surroundings, making computer use easier on your eyes, while minimizing power expended. 

   




Friendly Function Smart System 

The CX640 differ from other laptops in that they sport intuitive function keys to make it easier to turn on/off or make adjustments using frequently used functions. (E.g., adjusting screen brightness or volume, turning on/off the webcam, wireless network, mute, and standby) 

  Instant scenario change

Press the Fn key twice consecutively to quickly and easily change default wallpaper to go with different use scenarios (work, meeting, personal, home). Now, you can personalize your screen to match the task at hand.
 
 
 

 

 

Clutter-free design 

In the past, computer cable connector designs did not take user convenience into consideration, so cable connectors got in the way of the mouse. The CX640’s cable connectors are all on the same side for obstruction-free mouse use. 

 

  


Cooler palm rest 

Due to the all-new heat dissipation design, the palm rest areas on the CX640 maintain a temperature close to that of the human body, so no matter how long you use your laptop, it still feels comfortable to the touch.
 

"Convenience first" I/O design 

Commonly used I/O jacks, like USB ports, headphone jacks, and card reader slots, are placed where they are easily operated. Now, operating your computer is much easier as there is no need to hunt for frequently used I/O ports.
 
     

 

Winning performance   

Boots up in half the time* 

The CX640 boot up twice as fast as traditional notebooks, cutting in half the amount of time you need to wait to actually start using your computer.

Battery recharging 1.5 faster*

The batteries in the CX640 recharge 1.5 times faster than those in traditional laptops, getting you up and mobile again that much faster.

HiFre antenna performs better*

MSI’s HiFre antenna design makes the wireless in the CX640 perform 1.3X better than traditional laptops, allowing them to find signals where other NBs can’t.

*Performance varies with different hardware specs and environments.
 

 

   

 

Intelligent power design

The CX640 automatically switches mode to achieve ideal balance between graphics performance and extended battery life. When you are editing images or utilizing graphics-intensive programs, this smart technology automatically switches on for smoother operation. For less intensive tasks, the graphics mode automatically turns off, extending battery life. 

 

 

 


 

 

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 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
OS Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
Chipset Intel® HM65
Memory DDR3 1333,2 slots, Max: 8GB
LCD Size 15.6" HD 1366x768 (16:9)
Graphics nVIDIA Geforce GT520M Graphic Card
Graphics VRAM DDR3 1GB
HDD (GB) 320G/500G/640GB SATA
Optical Drive Super-Multi / Blu-Ray
Audio 2 Speakers
Webcam 1.3M Webcam
Card Reader MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/HG
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 (Optional)
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port

2

USB 3.0 port

2 (optional)

Mic-in/Headphone-out

1/1

Express Card N/A
Keyboard

99 keys

AC Adapter 90W
Battery 6 cells / 8 cells
Dimension 380mm x 260mm x 27.1~34mm
Weight (KG) 2.6

 

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

 

Awards

Value Award - Madshrimps.be
Date: 2011-09
Title: Value Award
Review: Open
Media: Madshrimps.be
Country: Belgium
Editors Choice - Laptopworld
Date: 2011-08
Title: Editors Choice
Review: Open
Media: Laptopworld
Country: Denmark
5 out of 5 Stars - T3
Date: 2011-07
Title: 5 out of 5 Stars
Review: -
Media: T3
Country: Ukraine
Best Buy award - PC USER magazine
Date: 2011-07
Title: Best Buy award
Review: -
Media: PC USER magazine
Country: Australia
good - Notebookcheck.de
Date: 2011-04
Title: good
Review: -
Media: Notebookcheck.de
Country: Germany
 Best Budget Award - CHIP Test & Kauf
Date: 2011-04
Title: Best Budget Award
Review: -
Media: CHIP Test & Kauf
Country: Germany
 Best Budget Award - PC Praxis
Date: 2011-06
Title: Best Budget Award
Review: -
Media: PC Praxis
Country: Germany
Silver - What Laptop
Date: 2011-07
Title: Silver
Review: -
Media: What Laptop
Country: UK
Recommended - Tech Radar
Date: 2011-05
Title: Recommended
Review: Open
Media: Tech Radar
Country: UK
Good Price/Performance Award - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2011-04
Title: Good Price/Performance Award
Review: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
Good - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2011-04
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
Must Have Editor's Choice Award - TweakTown.com
Date: 2011-04
Title: Must Have Editor's Choice Award
Review: Open
Media: TweakTown.com
Country: Australia
5 out of 5 Stars Award - Computer Newspaper
Date: 2011-03
Title: 5 out of 5 Stars Award
Review: -
Media: Computer Newspaper
Country: Ukraine
Good Performance Award - VMODTECH.com
Date: 2011-02
Title: Good Performance Award
Review: Open
Media: VMODTECH.com
Country: Thailand

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 Add new Verb table.
Version 300
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2012-01-09
Download 16y1_300.zip File Size 1.45 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Driver

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.
Conexant Audio
Description
Version 8.54.0.0
Type Audio Release Date 2011-07-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_conexant_cx20671_8.54.0.0_al00.zip File Size 60.61 MB
Intel(R) 6 Series Chipset
Description
Version 9.2.0.1030
Type Chipset Release Date 2011-08-10
OS Win7 32
Download cs_intel6series_9.2.0.1030_al00.zip File Size 2.52 MB
Intel(R) 6 Series Chipset
Description
Version 9.2.0.1030
Type Chipset Release Date 2011-08-10
OS Win7 64
Download cs_intel6series_9.2.0.1030_al00.zip File Size 2.52 MB
Alcor Card Reader
Description
Version 1.8.1217.36096
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 32
Download cr_au6437_1.8.1217.36096_al00.zip File Size 6.87 MB
Alcor Card Reader
Description
Version 1.8.1217.36096
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 64
Download cr_au6437_1.8.1217.36096_al00.zip File Size 6.87 MB
nVIDIA Geforce GT520M Graphic Card
Description
Version 8.17.12.6901
Type VGA Release Date 2011-08-11
OS Win7 32
Download cx640_gt520m_410m_8.17.12.6901_v732.zip File Size 116.94 MB
nVIDIA Geforce GT520M Graphic Card
Description
Version 8.17.12.6901
Type VGA Release Date 2011-08-11
OS Win7 64
Download cx640_gt520m_410m_8.17.12.6901_v764.zip File Size 154.04 MB
Intel HD 3000 Graphic
Description
Version 8.15.10.2372
Type VGA Release Date 2011-08-11
OS Win7 64
Download cr640_intelhm_8.15.10.2372_V764.zip File Size 63.15 MB
Intel HD 3000 Graphic
Description
Version 8.15.10.2372
Type VGA Release Date 2011-08-11
OS Win7 32
Download cr640_intelhm_8.15.10.2372_V732.zip File Size 57.37 MB
Atheros Lan
Description
Version 1.0.0.46
Type LAN Release Date 2011-03-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_ar8151_al1a_1.0.0.46_al00.zip File Size 4.66 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
Atheros AR5B195 Wireless Lan - WB214E-16Y1/14Y1
Description wifi + Bluetooth
WLAN Driver: V9.2.0.310
BT Driver: V7.2.0.65

You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.2.0.310
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-07-13
OS Win7 32
Download wlbt_chiconywb214e_w9.2.0.310b7.2.0.65_w700.zip File Size 131.85 MB
Atheros AR5B195 Wireless Lan - WB214E-16Y1/14Y1
Description wifi + Bluetooth
WLAN Driver: V9.2.0.310
BT Driver: V7.2.0.65

You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.2.0.310
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-07-13
OS Win7 64
Download wlbt_chiconywb214e_w9.2.0.310b7.2.0.65_w700.zip File Size 131.85 MB
Chicony Wireless Lan_ XW204E-16Y1/14Y1
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.1.0.309
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 32
Download wl_chiconyxw204e_9.1.0.309_w700.zip File Size 6.41 MB
Chicony Wireless Lan_ XW204E-16Y1/14Y1
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.1.0.309
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 64
Download wl_chiconyxw204e_9.1.0.309_w700.zip File Size 6.41 MB
Azurewave Combo Card_NB037-16Y1/14Y1
Description wifi + bluetooth
WLAN: V9.0.0.222
BT: V6.29.725.301
BT Profile: V7.2.0.45

You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.0.0.222
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 32
Download wlbt_awvb037_w9.0.0.222b7.2.0.45_w700.zip File Size 139.56 MB
Azurewave Combo Card_NB037-16Y1/14Y1
Description wifi + bluetooth
WLAN: V9.0.0.222
BT: V6.29.725.302
BT Profile: V7.2.0.45

You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/pic/faq/10011971@2011-0718-1113-044375@faq_0000000000316_en.pdf
Version 9.0.0.222
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2011-02-24
OS Win7 64
Download wlbt_awvb037_w9.0.0.222b7.2.0.45_w700.zip File Size 139.56 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 Interface
Description
Version 7.0.0.1144
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2011-02-16
OS Win7 32
Download me_7.0.1.1144_al00.zip File Size 4.71 MB
Intel Management Engine Interface
Description
Version 7.0.0.1144
Type Intel Management Engine Release Date 2011-02-16
OS Win7 64
Download me_7.0.1.1144_al00.zip File Size 4.71 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
Version 2.0.20.0
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2011-03-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download usb_nec_2.0.20.0_al00.zip File Size 6.8 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
PHotkey
Description Hotkey Utility
Version 1.00.0010
Type Utility Release Date 2011-08-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download PHotkey_100_0010.zip File Size 11.57 MB
Note
TimeStamp(20110711)
Description Please be noted that the older version of Time Stamp must be removed before you install a new one. Once Time Stamp is removed, all backup data preserved by it will be erased as well and you will not be able to recover system back to those backups again.
Version 20110711
Type Utility Release Date 2011-07-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download TimeStamp_Build20110711_2.zip File Size 228.41 MB
Note
Winflash V2.29.0.3
Description Winflash V2.29.0.3
Version 2.29.0.3
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-06
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download nb_Winflash_V2.29.0.3.zip File Size 1.37 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

Eastern Europe

Global / America

Western Europe

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.
NB DVD Firmware
Description for DVD GT40N only.
Version SL02
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-03-30
Download 16y1_ec_sl02.zip File Size 1.01 MB
OS non-win 8
Note