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GT783(GT783R)

MSI recommends Windows 8.

• Windows 8
• The Latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
• High-end NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 580M discrete graphics card(with GDDR5 2GB VRAM) provides great detail images quality
• The best gaming keyboard designed by SteelSeries
• LED backlight technolgy for different gaming scenario (limited regions)
• Dual SATA hard drives with RAID0 to double the transmission speed
• Exclusive TDE technology  to speed up the performance
• Sound by Dynaudio for extreme audio performance
 

product comparison

Overview

 

 
 
 

The Real Gaming Notebook

What do gamers desire most? MSI knows best! In GT783(GT783R), MSI not only conducted research with the world-class team Fnatic, but also collaborated with SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of professional gaming peripherals, to develop a “gamer’s keyboard” never before seen in gaming notebooks. GT783(GT783R) provides you the best gaming experience!
 

The Real Deal: A Keyboard Made Just for Gamers
 

MSI and internationally renowned manufacturer of professional gaming peripherals and accessories, SteelSeries, collaborated to create a laptop keyboard that is designed specifically with gamers in mind.


 


Perfect Position !

  

Golden Triangle
MSI identified the keys used most by gamers and fine-tuned their sizes and locations to make them even more intuitive for gamers.
 

Just Solid !

Each time a key is pressed, the tip of the finger receives genuine tactile feedback and a solid rebound. This means that users can enjoy crisp keyboard action without getting tired during extended use.

Full Color Backlight (limited regions)

You can choose from more than 1,000 color combinations and 5 scenario modes with the keyboard LED Manager(KLM).

Three-dimensional, exquisite, and realistic gaming screen
 

Unprecedented Extreme Performance
 

Stunning Audio Performance

MSI Premium Sound Technology



  

Hollywood cinema audio standard provides excellent surround sound effect

Aerodynamics Design

The exterior design of the GT783(GT783R) combines the classic, succinct appearance of a limousine with the aerodynamic contour of a spacecraft creating a low-key composure but powerful image. The black casing of the GT783(GT783R) is specially covered with brushed aluminum, coupled with the silver msi logo, it makes the GT783(GT783R) a symbol of the coexistence of textural quality and ultimate performance.

    

To avoid accidentally touching the touch pad while gaming, the GT783(GT783R) is equipped with a control switch for the touch pad on the side of the keyboard
 

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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 Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM Processor (6M Cache, 2.00 GHz)
OS Windows 8
Chipset Intel® HM67
Memory DDR3 1066/1333MHz ,Slot : 4
LCD Size 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) or HD+ (1600x900) LED backlight
Graphics nVidia GeForce GTX 580M
Graphics VRAM 2GB GDDR5
HDD (GB) 750GB SATA 7200rpm+ Intel 120GB SSD
500GB SATA 7200rpm+ Intel 120GB SSD
Optical Drive Blu-ray / DVD Super Multi
Audio 2.1 channels speakers, Sound by Dynaudio, THX TruStudio Pro, 7.1ch output
Webcam HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader SD(XC/HC)/MMC/MS(PRO)/xD
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth v3.0 + HS
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1 (v1.4)
USB 2.0 port 3
USB 3.0 port 2
eSATA 1
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Line-in 1(line in)/1(line out)
Keyboard 102-key keyboard by SteelSeries, LED backlight(optional)
AC Adapter 180W
Battery 9 cells
Power Management Turbo Battery+
Dimension 428 x 288 x 55mm(WxDxH)
Weight (KG) 3.9

 

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 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 1. Added support for MSI GT783 and GT783R models.
 Version 10H
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-10-28
Download 1761_10H.zip File Size 1.78 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Non-Raid Systems use only.
Description 1. Added support for MSI GT783 and GT783R models.
 Version 30H
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-10-28
Download 1761_30H.zip File Size 1.78 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Raid Systems use only.

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 6.0.1.6353
Type Audio Release Date 2011-08-05
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc892_gr_6.0.1.6353_w700.zip File Size 109.67 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
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
Intel Bluetooth_N130
Description
Version 1.0.78.20535
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2012-05-08
OS Win7 64
Download bt_intel_n130_107820535_w700.zip File Size 149.05 MB
Intel Bluetooth_N130
Description
Version 1.0.78.20535
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-09-06
OS Win7 32
Download bt_intel_n130_107820535_w700.zip File Size 149.05 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.2.8400.39034
Type Card Reader Release Date 2012-11-02
OS Win8 64
Download cr_rts5139_6.2.8400.39034_w8_64bit.zip File Size 10.9 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
nVidia GeForce GTX 580M
Description
Version 8.17.12.8580
Type VGA Release Date 2012-02-08
OS Win7 64
Download 1761_gtx555gtx560gtx570_817128580_w764.zip File Size 210.2 MB
nVidia GeForce GTX 580M
Description
Version 8.17.12.8580
Type VGA Release Date 2012-02-08
OS Win7 32
Download 1761_gtx555gtx560gtx570_817128580_w732.zip File Size 162.32 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 7.034.1130.2010
Type LAN Release Date 2011-04-26
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vb_gr_7.034.1130.2010_w700.zip File Size 5.47 MB
Synaptics Touchpad
Description
Version 16.3.1.2
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-12
OS Win8 64
Download touchpad_syn_16.3.1.2_al00.zip File Size 46.26 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
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
Intel Wireless LAN _crane peak
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 14.3.0.6
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-09
OS Win7 64
Download wl_cranepeak_widi_14.3.0.6_w700.zip File Size 286.8 MB
Intel Wireless LAN _crane peak
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 14.3.0.6
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-09
OS Win7 32
Download wl_cranepeak_widi_14.3.0.6_w700.zip File Size 286.8 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 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
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

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.
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
Description
Version 10.212.11141
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-28
OS Win8 64
Download SCM_10212_11141.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Note
i-charger
Description
Version 1.0.104
Type Utility Release Date 2012-11-28
OS Win8 64
Download icharger_10104.zip File Size 0.52 MB
Note
Keyboard LED Manager
Description
Version 1.0.1112.1901
Type Utility Release Date 2012-10-30
OS Win8 64
Download KLM_win8_10_1112_1901.zip File Size 7.32 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
Lock Indicator
Description A tool to indicate the status of Caps Lock/Num Lock/Scroll Lock.
 Version 1.0.1106.2401
Type Utility Release Date 2011-07-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download LockIndicator_101106_2401.zip File Size 2.28 MB
Note
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor 2.0
Description
Version 2.0
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-16
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download intel_tbm2_nb.zip File Size 58.31 MB
Note
THX AP
Description THX AP
 Version 1.02.11
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download THX_TruStudioPRO_MSI_Ref1_RC1.zip File Size 11.46 MB
Note
THX EQ
Description THX EQ
 Version 1.00.20
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download THXSPKEQ_MSI_PCAPP_US_1_00_20.zip File Size 3.13 MB
Note
Nvidia VGA OC
Description Nvidia VGA OC
 Version 11.03.2801
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download Nvidia_VGAOC_11_03_2801.zip File Size 5.08 MB
Note
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
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
Backlight Keyboard LED manager
Description Backlight Keyboard LED manager
 Version 1.0.1104.2501
Type Utility Release Date 2011-05-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download KLM_v1.0.1104.2501.zip File Size 14.67 MB
Note 1. The "Backlight KB Manager" utility should be installed to fully support other backlight keyboard functions such as contrast adjustment and multi-color selection.
2. Backlight Keyboard is optional and may only be available in selected regions.
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
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
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
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
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
Nvidia VGA OC
Description Nvidia VGA OC Program
 Version 12.05.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2011-01-03
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download nv_vgaoc_1205_0801.zip File Size 14.3 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

3.38 MB

Hebrew

2.54 MB

Indonesian

3.24 MB

Japanese

3.51 MB

Korean

3.47 MB

Persian

3.39 MB

Simplified Chinese

3.58 MB

Thai

3.32 MB

Traditional Chinese

3.55 MB

Eastern Europe

Bulgarian

1.03 MB

Czech

3.33 MB

Hungarian

3.29 MB

Multi-Language

1.36 MB

Polish

3.34 MB

Romanian

0.97 MB

Russian

3.42 MB

Serbian

0.97 MB

Slovak

0.97 MB

Slovenian

0.95 MB

Turkish

3.34 MB

Ukrainian

3.44 MB

Global / America

English

3.24 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.93 MB

Dutch

0.92 MB

Finnish

0.92 MB

French

3.35 MB

German

3.42 MB

Italian

3.22 MB

Portuguese

3.23 MB

Spanish

3.18 MB

Swedish

0.91 MB

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 EC Firmware
Description 1. Added support for MSI GT783 and GT783R models.
 Version 1419
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-09-07
Download 1761_1419.zip File Size 0.06 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Backlight Keyboard Systems only. Backlight Keyboard is optional and may only be available in selected regions.
NB EC Firmware
Description 1. Added support for MSI GT783 and GT783R models.
 Version 2419
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-07-21
Download 1761_2419.zip File Size 0.06 MB
OS non-win 8
Note For Non-Backlight Keyboard Systems only. Backlight Keyboard is optional and may only be available in selected regions.

FAQ

Release Date Title
Fri, 03 May 2013 When I try to play Blu-ray with PowerDVD Cyberlink, I got the error message: "The integrity of CyberLink PowerDVD is is at risk. Check your anti-virus software for malicious activities or try reinstalling CyberLink PowerDVD.
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 S-bar 20.012.04278 crashes when Microsoft NET 4.0 has been updated to 4.5 under Windows 7 environment.
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 After install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, the system pops up an error message "S-bar is stopping working" when start up the system.
Thu, 17 May 2012 If more than two user accounts are created in the OS, and whenever users switch OS between these user account without log off, than TDE feature would fail. It means when user switch user account from A to B, and press TDE button in the OS of B account, Turbo function will be disabled immediately after it is enabled.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 My MSI GT780DX wakes up from S3 (Stand-by mode) every time I touched my mouse, is this behavior normal?
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 Battlefield 3 is not playable in my laptop. Whenever I install the game, it shows an error that says "Nvidia driver needs to be updated".
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 Why my system can't enable INTEL "AES New Instructions(AES-NI)" on my Core i7 2630QM CPU?
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 What is the maximum memory size that can be upgraded on my Sandy Bridge CPU laptop?
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)
Mon, 08 Aug 2011 Where can I download a free copy of the PC game bundled with the laptop?
Common FAQ