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FX420

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

Overview

 

 

 


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

 

 
   

 

 
 

The First and Only Choice for the Best Performance

Exclusive GPU Boost Technology
Automatically Optimize for the Best Notebook Experience


● With GPU Boost technology you get great battery life and performance whether you’re watching a movie, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game.
● GPU Boost Technology is completely automatic – experience longer battery life AND amazing visuals without having to manually change settings.
● GPU Boost Technology is completely seamless – behind the scenes and with no interference to what you’re doing. 
 

 

 





 

 

 

 

Marvel at the Most Amazing Images Around

Dominate Next Generation DirectX11 Gaming

DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultra-high performance in the new API’s key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

 



With powerful tessellation, DirectX11 enhances 3D detail effects and makes images much more real!!



More enhanced 3D detail effects makes gaming images closer to real world!!

 

New Level of Sound Performance

 
THX TruStudio Pro to Provide Excellent Surround Sound Effect
THX TruStudio Pro is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios— to the PC. THX TruStudio Pro provides the latest groundbreaking technologies that are products of years of collective experience and research by Creative and THX. Together, these technologies deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it.
 

 


Just One Touch to Enjoy Your Personal Theater

 

Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology

Cinema Pro Technology offers consumers the finest movie viewing experience. Just need to push the Cinema Pro button, the Windows Media Player will automatically open. The quality on screen will be more detailed; the richness in sound as well as THX TruStudio Pro surround sound effect will be activated, providing the finest sensory of the theaters.

 

 
Stylish and Fashion Design

Checkered Flag Exterior with Anti-fingerprint Coating
FR620 is evolved from the 2D pattern from the previous generation to the 3D sculpture design. You can not only “SEE” the 3D design of F Series but also “TOUCH” its special texture. Also, the advanced anti-fingerprint coating can effectively protect your notebook surface from fingerprint and oil stains. Stylish Checkered Flag Exterior with Anti-fingerprint coating allows you easily show off your different taste.
 

F Series Checkered Flag Exterior with Scratch-proof Technology

The F series embodies MSI’s devotion to perfection and craftsmanship. The pure black 3D checkered flag exterior is an IMR coating that is resistant to scratches, wear and peeling paint. F series with checkered flag exterior means you can take it with you wherever you go without worrying about accidental scratch marks. The exterior will always look as good as new to enhance your individual sense of style.

 
(Picture A) The MSI F series features a scratch-resistant coating that acts like an invisible shield against scratches left by sharp objects while packing or storing your notebook away.   (Picture B) The 3D checkered flag exterior with IMR coating on the MSI F series reduces the contact area so your precious notebook does not get scratched or paint damaged.


 

Multi-touch touchpad
The newly designed Multi-touch touchpad allows you to easily scroll, drag and resize or rotate pictures with your fingers in the standard typing position.

 

 

MSI Chiclet keyboard
The Stylish Chiclet Keyboard design reduces typing errors and increases comfort, In addition, the chiclet keyboard is designed to dampen 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.


Enjoy Entertainment in Multiple Extremes

 

MSI Excludive Software Make Your Computer Smater!

Exclusive Eco Engine Power Management System
FX420 incorporates MSI’s exclusive ECO Engine power management system, allowing you to select your usage scenario. There are a total of five usage scenarios—gaming, movie viewing, presentations and text processing—each with fine-tuned presets for screen brightness and display sleep, system auto-sleep configuration, and processor performance. ECO Engine provides greater flexibility for battery usage, extending battery life and giving FX420 an extra edge in mobility and productivity, while offering you added convenience.

* Actual battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and configuration settings.
 


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 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.

 

 

 

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.

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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 Processor
OS Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
Chipset Intel® HM65
Memory DDR3 1066,2 slots, Max: 8GB
LCD Size 14" TFT LCD
Graphics AMD Radeon HD6470
Graphics VRAM 1GB DDR3
HDD (GB) 500G/640G/720G SATA
Optical Drive Super-Multi / Blu-Ray
Audio 2 Theater Class Speakers
Webcam HD Webcam
Card Reader SDXC/MMC
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 2
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1
Modem port 1
Keyboard 87 keys
AC Adapter 90W
Battery 6 Cells
Dimension 350(L)x234(W)x33.5(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.

 

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 EFI Shell 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 Update BIOS version.
Version 10B
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-04-22
Download 1482_bios_10b.zip File Size 1.79 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.
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6289
Type Audio Release Date 2011-05-16
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc269q_vb5_gr_6.0.1.6289_w700.zip File Size 107.15 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
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
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
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
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
ATI Seymour XTX M2
Description
Version 8.83.6.6
Type VGA Release Date 2011-12-20
OS Win7 64
Download fx420_atixtxm2_88366_w700.zip File Size 308.58 MB
ATI Seymour XTX M2
Description
Version 8.83.6.6
Type VGA Release Date 2011-12-20
OS Win7 32
Download fx420_atixtxm2_88366_w700.zip File Size 308.58 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 2012-05-03
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 2012-05-03
OS Win7 32
Download mtp_etd_8.0.5.4_al00.zip File Size 60.64 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
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 64
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 32
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 2010-09-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
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

Utility

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.
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
MSI S-Bar2 (03042)
Description
Version 20.011.03042
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-18
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download s_bar2_03042_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.
MSI Cinema Pro II
Description MSI Cinema Pro II
Version 1.0.0.10
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download Cinema_Pro_II_Setup10010.zip File Size 2.69 MB
Note
Corel WinDVD2010(W7 3264,1005830)
Description
Version 10.0.5.830
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-18
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download windvd_nb_w7_3264_1005830.zip File Size 138.67 MB
Note
Easy Viewer(w7 32,1309)
Description
Version 1.3.0.9
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS Win7 32
Download easyviewer2d_nb_w7_vista_32_1309.zip File Size 20.36 MB
Note
Battery Calibration(w7 32/64,1001)
Description
Version 1.0.0.1
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download batterycalibration_nb_w7_3264_1001.zip File Size 3.38 MB
Note
THX EQ (w7 32/64,10018)
Description
Version 1.00.18
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download thx_eq_nb_w7_3264_10018.zip File Size 3.11 MB
Note
THX (w7 32/64,10211)
Description
Version 1.02.11
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-01
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download thx_nb_w7_3264_10211.zip File Size 11.42 MB
Note
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
MSI Easy Face 2.0
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
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
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

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.
Description First released
Version 423
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-04-01
Download 1482_ec_423.zip File Size 0.06 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 14.46 MB 1482_gu.zip 2011-04-14