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GX720

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Overview


Feel the Heart-Shaking Delight from the Energetic Efficiency and Natural Screen



 Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine. Windows Vista® Home Premium


 Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
- CPU Turbo Mode

With MSI exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology, while the GX720 is in AC mode, just by touching on the turbo button above the keyboard, you can simultaneously increase the speed of your CPU, also the computer will run smoother and to the best of its abilities. 

 
*The test result differs under different testing environment


 
Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System

The GX720 selects the brand new ECO Engine; the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, the power management function is aimed to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks.

Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among the 5 different modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode while performing game applications, playing multimedia applications, performing presentation applications, dealing with office documentation tasks, or looking forward to minimizing the battery power consumption.

All you have to do is press lightly on the “ECO OFF” to return to the original setting.




 


 The Brand New Gaming Beauty Exterior Design
- The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design

The outer body is once again surrounded with the ingenious flame design as an extension of the previous G-Series’ unique element, symbolizing the essence of speed, marking the total presence of the G-Series. Furthermore, the new GX720 has selected aluminum as the base for our exterior, and adding the metallic threads for design on the cover, giving it an outstanding sense of fashion. The high quality feel of the body added with the flames as the concept of speed, the GX720 is a must-have accessory for the modern stylish games obsessed with speed, a totally new experience in gaming.



- Aerodynamic Touch Sensor 

The GX720 has applied the aerodynamic touch sensor design, using a simple black mirror plate as base and red linings to accentuate the slickness of the faceplate. There are no added accessories, and under the icy colors evolve a sense of elegance and professionalism. It creates a sharp contrast to the red outer body, adding even more individualism to the GX720.

All you have to do is to touch gently on the touch sensor to start any applications while operating, just as simple as that.



Futuristic 3 Dimensional Hi-Fi Speakers Design 

The New GX720 has selected the metallic polishing process to accentuate the futuristic styling of the 3D speaker pores, fully displaying the brilliance of movement. Furthermore, the embedded high performance subwoofers design at the bottom of the computer can create shocking low-end effects. The audio experience is as real as it gets, providing a feast of sound like never before!

 

- W/A/S/D Buttons on the Keyboard 

In addition, keeping the gamers’ playing habits in mind, GX720 especially added the colorful W, A, S, D buttons on the keyboard, so the player can find the direction controls in record time. Every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! Keep the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition. 





 Big Vision Means Big Enjoyment

17 “ LCD display provides a grand viewing experience for the ultimate viewing pleasure. With the high resolution of 1920x1200, and the perfect length and width ration of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for your gaming and viewing pleasures. Enjoy the thrill of feeling like being right there in the midst of the action.



The Unbelievable Visual Realism
- The Best nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card with DDR3 512 MB VRAM

The best nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D graphic card with DDR3 512 MB VRAM delivers remarkable performance and an unsurpassed acceleration for spectacular gaming. Experience a more fluid, more detailed, more realistic 3D high-definition while playing the game or watching movie. Never a moment of delay to occur, feel the excitement!





- Exclusive MSI VIVID Image Enhancement Technology

MSI’s exclusive VIVID LCD technology is able to display signals for better richness in colors. The colors from the monitors of the GX720 has an intense sense of levels, and you can even detect in the presence of the finest details. Whether you are playing a computer game, editing images, or watching movies, the images are presented as 3-dimensional as it possibly can get.




 The Ultimate Listening Pleasure Just Like Being Right There in Person
- Theater Class 4.1 Channel Surround Sound Effect and Subwoofer

The GX720 is equipped with the theater-class bass speakers and four track audio recognized by Dolby® Surround Sound, so you can experience the complete audio dimensions while gaming. The bass speakers can provide the most shocking low-end effects for more realism in sound. The gamers will enjoy the total thrills and excitement of being inside the game while playing in the most mundane places.



Abundant Entertainment
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface


Via a single cable, HDMI output connector not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also provides pristine transmission of high-definition digital video and digital audio up to 1080p resolution- allowing easy connection of HD enabled equipment such as HD monitor, HD TV, or HD projector for the best multimedia experience. With this impeccable video quality, the GX720 offers you the best way to enjoy your favorite movie titles and TV programs.




- Featuring the Latest E- SATA Support

GX720 supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. So, this external SATA allows easily sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.



- Built-In 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam

You can create amazing videos, shoot still photos or add live videos your instant messages while you chat.



- Independent Numeric Keypad

The GX720 has an independent numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard. Using this keypad is intuitive and requires no extra learning process on the part of the user.



- Create a High-Quality, All-Around, Wireless Living Space

802.11 b/g/n wireless networking standards and will get you on the Internet wirelessly anytime. Because of Bluetooth V2.0EDR wireless transmission capability, you can also create a high quality digital living space all around.


 Effective Performance

The GX720 features the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology , which uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® PM45 Express Chipset, to deliver innovative mobile solutions with unrivaled processor performance, stunning new HD capabilities, great wireless connectivity, and long battery life for full blu-ray movie playback. 


Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino and the Centrino logo, Intel Core and Core Inside, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.




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 Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
OS Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Chipset Intel®PM45+ICH9M
Memory 2GB DDR2 667/800 up to 4GB
LCD Size 17" /WXGA ACV(Amazing Crystal Vision) Display
Graphics nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT
Graphics VRAM DDR3 512MB
HDD (GB) 160GB/250GB/320GB SATA (5400RPM)
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi/ Blu-ray
Audio HD Audio, 4 speakers+ 1 sub woofer
Webcam 2.0M
Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 3
USB 3.0 port N/A
eSATA 1
eSATA/USB Combo N/A
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Line-in N/A
Express Card 1
Modem port 1
Keyboard N/A
Sensor N/A
AC Adapter 120W
Battery 6/9 cells
Power Management N/A
Dimension 395(L) X 278(D) X 26.5~35(H)mm
Weight (KG) 3.2

Awards

Best Purchase Award - Game Land
Date: 2009-07-13
Title: Best Purchase Award
Comment: -
Media: Game Land
Country: Rwanda
Max Chioce Award - Max IT Magazine
Date: 2009-01-16
Title: Max Chioce Award
Comment: -
Media: Max IT Magazine
Country: Malawi
Hardware Award - NAG Magazine
Date: 2009-03-09
Title: Hardware Award
Comment: -
Media: NAG Magazine
Country: Senegal
Gold Award - Hardware.Info
Date: 2009-01-09
Title: Gold Award
Comment: -
Media: Hardware.Info
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Recommended - Alt om Data
Date: 2009-01-12
Title: Recommended
Comment: -
Media: Alt om Data
Country: Denmark
Silver Award - Mato78.com
Date: 2008-12-08
Title: Silver Award
Comment: Open
Media: Mato78.com
Country: Finland
Recommended Award - CHIP
Date: 2008-12-29
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: -
Media: CHIP
Country: Malawi
Best @ Mobilni Award - Mobilni
Date: 2008-12-15
Title: Best @ Mobilni Award
Comment: -
Media: Mobilni
Country: Balkan
NAG Award - NAG Magazine
Date: 2008-12-01
Title: NAG Award
Comment: -
Media: NAG Magazine
Country: Spain
Silver Award - HWM
Date: 2008-11-25
Title: Silver Award
Comment: -
Media: HWM
Country: Malawi
Editor's Choice Award - Bench-market.com
Date: 2008-10-10
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Bench-market.com
Country: Balkan
Excellent - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2007-10-10
Title: Excellent
Comment: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany

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 Fix the issue that system hangs during BIOS POST if Logitech USB keyboard (Model name:Y-UY95) is connected.
Version 1.11
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-05-07
Download 1722_111.zip File Size 0.55 MB
Note

Driver

Win7 32,Vista 32,XP 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 This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Audio Release Date 2009-12-22
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description with HDMI 2.38
Version 5.10.0.5735
Type Audio Release Date 2009-09-28
OS XP 32
Download ad_alc888s_6.0.1.5735_vx00.zip File Size 57.49 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description with HDMI 2.38
Version 6.0.1.5735
Type Audio Release Date 2009-09-28
OS Vista 32
Download ad_alc888s_6.0.1.5735_vx00.zip File Size 57.49 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS Win7 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS Vista 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
Intel(R) 5 Series Chipset
Description The Intel® Chipset Device Software contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset, 965 Express Chipset, 4 Series Express Chipset and 5 Series Chipset Family
Version 9.1.1.1027
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-11-11
OS XP 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS XP 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 7.10.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-12-24
OS Win7 32
Download bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip File Size 73.52 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.0.1
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
O2Micro Card Reader
Description
Version 3.31.05
Type Card Reader Release Date 2009-11-11
OS Win7 32
Download cr_o2_3.31.05_w700.zip File Size 15.35 MB
O2Micro Card Reader
Description
Version 3.25
Type Card Reader Release Date 2008-10-23
OS Vista 32
Download cr_o2_3.25_vx00.zip File Size 8.48 MB
O2Micro Card Reader
Description
Version 3.25
Type Card Reader Release Date 2008-10-23
OS XP 32
Download cr_o2_3.25_vx00.zip File Size 8.48 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Description
Version 8.15.0.8642
Type VGA Release Date 2009-12-08
OS Win7 32
Download gx720_gf9600_8.15.0.8642_0.55hda_7v32.zip File Size 76.45 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS / 9800M GS
Description
Version 7.15.11.7688
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-29
OS Vista 32
Download nvga_gf9600gf9800_7.15.11.7688_vt32.zip File Size 67.29 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS / 9600M GT
Description
Version 6.14.11.7688
Type VGA Release Date 2010-01-21
OS XP 32
Download nvga_gf9600_6.14.11.7688_xp32.zip File Size 70.67 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 5.742.1125.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2010-05-07
OS XP 32
Download lan_rtl8111brtl8111crtl8111dl_5.742.1125.2009_xp00.zip File Size 5.14 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 6.216.0120.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2009-08-13
OS Vista 32
Download lan_rtl8111brtl8111crtl8111dl_6.216.0120.2009_vt00.zip File Size 0.31 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.011.1127.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2009-12-09
OS Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111brtl8111crtl8111dlrtl8102ertl8103el_7.011.1127.2009_w700.zip File Size 5.33 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.88.0
Type Modem Release Date 2010-12-21
OS Vista 32
Download md_agere_2.1.88_vx32.zip File Size 1.42 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.88.0
Type Modem Release Date 2010-12-21
OS XP 32
Download md_agere_2.1.88_vx32.zip File Size 1.42 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.20.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-07-14
OS XP 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.20.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.93 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.25.5
Type Modem Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.25.5_w700.zip File Size 2.94 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.20.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-07-14
OS Vista 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.20.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.93 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.95.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download md_agere_2.1.95_al00.zip File Size 1.61 MB
TouchPad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2009-05-15
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Touchpad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2010-03-01
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
TouchPad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2010-02-08
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Intel 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 13.0.0.107
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-10-21
OS Win7 32
Download wl_shirleypeak_13.0.0.107_w700.zip File Size 380.94 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 89.2.0.458
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 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 12.4.0.21
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-07-20
OS XP 32
Download wl_shirleypeak4965394522002915_12.4.0.21_vx32.zip File Size 195.36 MB
Intel 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 12.4.0.21
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-07-20
OS Vista 32
Download wl_shirleypeak4965394522002915_12.4.0.21_vx32.zip File Size 195.36 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 7.7.0.394
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-04-08
OS XP 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770785h_7.7.0.394_xp32.zip File Size 31.48 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 7.7.0.331
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne785h_7.7.0.331_vt32.zip File Size 20.88 MB
Kworld TV Tuner Hybrid MC860
Description
Version 1.5.61.0918
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2010-01-26
OS Win7 32
Download tv_mc860_1.5.61.0918_w700.zip File Size 3.46 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810 / Hybrid MC860
Description Digital M810: 8.4.28.1
Hybrid MC860: 1.42.8.428
Version 8.4.28.1
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2010-02-25
OS XP 32
Download tv_mc810mc860_1.42.8.428_vx00.zip File Size 7 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810 / Hybrid MC860
Description Digital M810: 8.4.28.1
Hybrid MC860: 1.42.8.428
Version 8.4.28.1
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2009-10-15
OS Vista 32
Download tv_mc810mc860_1.42.8.428_vx00.zip File Size 7 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810
Description
Version 9.603.1.0630
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2010-01-26
OS Win7 32
Download tv_mc810_9.603.1.0630_w700.zip File Size 1.12 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.7.4.0
Type CIR Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download cir_vishay_2.7.4.0_w700.zip File Size 0.75 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.5.0.0
Type CIR Release Date 2008-10-27
OS XP 32
Download cir_vishay_2.5.0.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.18 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.5.0.0
Type CIR Release Date 2008-10-27
OS Vista 32
Download cir_vishay_2.5.0.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.18 MB
Intel Matrix Storage Management (IMSM)
Description
Version 10.1.0.1008
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2010-12-27
OS Vista 32
Download imsm_pineview_10.1.0.1008_vt32.zip File Size 0.22 MB
Intel Matrix Storage Management (IMSM)
Description
Version 10.1.2.1004
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2011-03-04
OS Win7 32
Download irs_10.1.2.1004_w700.zip File Size 9.73 MB
Intel Matrix Storage Management (IMSM)
Description
Version 9.6.0.1014
Type Intel Rapid Storage Technology Release Date 2010-12-27
OS XP 32
Download imsm_pineview_9.6.0.1014_xp32.zip File Size 0.25 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS XP 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
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,XP 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.
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
System Control Manager (SCM)
Description System Control Manager
Version 2.209.1106.005.10
Type Utility Release Date 2009-11-23
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, XP 32
Download scm_vx7_nb.zip File Size 5.41 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application (Win7 32)
Description Webcam Application
Version 1.0.909.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2009-12-09
OS Win7 32
Download simcam_v7_nb.zip File Size 0.76 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application
Description Webcam Application (XP32)
Version 1.0.0.0717
Type Utility Release Date 2008-11-26
OS XP 32
Download webcamtool_vr630_xp32_nb.zip File Size 4.08 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

Others

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 Camera/VGA/EC Firmware
Description Implement switchable function of Wake On LAN at S4 in AC mode
Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2009-12-21
OS
Download 1722_432.zip File Size 0.05 MB
Note

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)
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 How can I turn on MSI exclusive 3D feature?
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 I cannot access Control Panel properties namely: network properties, user properties, system properties. What do I need to do?
Thu, 27 May 2010 I have experienced hang up issue when I plug in Logitech USB keyboard (Model name:Y-UY95) during system boot up.
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 I have installed driver for card reader device, but the device still has exclamation mark aside in the device manager. It seems that the driver cannot installed completely under Windows 7.
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 Bluetooth Assistant pops up when NB enters into Windows 7. I can see a program "BtAssist.exe" exists in Windows Task Manager though my NB does not equip Bluetooth module.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 How to use Windows XP mode under Windows 7
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 When playing WMV file by Windows Media Player under Vista or Win 7, dragging the media player to an external monitor display at extended mode would causes green color spread or blurred image.
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 When attempting to install Microsoft Windows XP or a previous version on an AHCI-enabled system will cause the setup to fail with the error message "set up could not detect hard disk drive...”
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 E-SATA connector cannot support Hot-Plug function under Vista (it works under XP)
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 How to install Windows XP when AHCI is enabled?
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 The graphic (nVIDIA GeForce GTX 425M) gets a poor performance as the score of 3D Mark06 is only 3164.
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 Can’t transfer (upload/download) larger files over a Gigabit Network. The file transfer is interrupted suddenly while in progress because of lost connection and then the LAN device disappeared in device manager.
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 The wireless function key Fn+F8 is malfunction when sets the IGD VGA under BIOS menu.
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 If you connect a bootable e-sata disk to the GT740 it automatically tries to boot from it. When you try to change the boot order in the bios, you can only select the e-sata disk. The internal HDD has disappeared.
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 After active the Camera device, the device is normal on device manger, but there is no display/black screen in dialogue of camera program.
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 When I install 2 memory modules which are different CL value from each other, I can’t boot my NB normally. For example, Dimm1 =>Trancend DDR2, CL5 Dimm2 =>Trancend DDR2, CL6
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 How to identify EC (Embedded Controller) firmware version?
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.
Tue, 06 Nov 2007 The problem is that after you log in and create a user account, if you shut the computer down, you see the screen 'Windows is configuration updates….'. However, the notebook is not connected to the internet, so no updates have been downloaded. The notebook freezes on this screen for about 5 minutes and then it shuts down. Once it shuts down and you start it up again, you will again see the Windows is 'Configuration updates….', the screen lasts between 5-10 minutes and then it loads Windows. No matter how many times you reboot, you always see this message.
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”.
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.
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.
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, 26 Jan 2011 When I use Sentelic touchpad, the horizontal scrolling function is missing while using certain programs, such as firefox and excel 2000.
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 A 3Dboost error message jumped out after I created a new user account.
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 The system cannot detect my external USB camera.
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 How do I enable and disable G-sensor?
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, 09 Mar 2011 With Nvidia Optimus feature, how do we know Nvidia Graphic GPU is working?
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 I cannot run benchmark utilities on my laptop and it pops up a message saying that my laptop does not support DirectX 11.
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 What kind of adaptor is used to connect S/PDIF-Out?
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 How to check THX version and know THX EQ is installed?
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 I can’t play Blu-ray disc using COREL WinDVD 8, there’s a pop-ups message saying "The AACS key has expired.”
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 When we do the display switching by pressing Fn+F2 with external display connected, CinemaPro would stop working, and the system would jump up an error message as below picture.
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 Why the battery can't be charged?
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, 24 Mar 2011 What is the maximum resolution supported over HDMI?
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 The screen is lagging randomly while playing a video file which is stored in the internal hard drive.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 After running Windows update, Windows OS becomes piracy and asks me to activate now. How can I fix it?
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 If SD card is inserted, the system will hang up in Windows 7 boot logo occasionally during Windows 7 OS loading.
Tue, 29 Mar 2011 The display shows a delay for popping up the menus, Starter menu, Run menu, etc. under Windows XP.
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 I am running Windows 7 Ultimate on my GE620, but why I can’t use Windows XP Mode on it.
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 CR400 is showing 3GB instead of 4GB in Memtest86.
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 The touchpad is not sensitive enough or need to pressure harder to move the mouse.
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 When playing Blu-Ray titled movies released in 2010 such as Avatar, system cannot play using WinDVD8. Most of the time system will confirm user that software needed to be updated to play the movie or sometimes will play blank screen.
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 Is U270 UMA graphic memory 512MB?
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 What is CR650 UMA graphic shared memory size?
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 Even if I set the graphics mode to dedicated graphics, how come that the benchmark score remains around 800 whenever I run 3D Mark06.
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 On battery in IDLE state PowerNow technology downgrade CPU frequency form 1.6GHz to 800MHz. After turn on some programs like ORTHOS, PowerNow technology should raise CPU frequency from 800MHz to 1.6GHz. On this situations we have still 800MHz.
Fri, 27 May 2011 Benchmark softwares such as 3DMark06 cannot show ATI graphic but only Intel graphic in the system information.
Mon, 30 May 2011 There is no system information shown in ATI Catalyst Control Center.
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 There’s a visible “circular bright figure” can be seen upon OS boot up; restarting the system cannot solve the problem.
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?
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 Will Easyface work after resume from ScreeSaver? Or it only works on Window login?
Wed, 06 Jul 2011 How can I update software tool TimeStamp?
Fri, 08 Jul 2011 When I try to power on my laptop, I can only see below information on screen and cannot enter BIOS Setup Utility either. Reboot and Select proper Boot device Or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key.
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 How can I be able to activate the wifi / webcam / Bluetooth devices?
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 Why can’t I be able to use nor even select the web cam/camera (front and back) using MSI CamAP?
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 How to perform "SYSTEM RECOVERY" in my MSI WinPad 110W?
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 When a eSATA HDD is connected then turn on NB, the NB cannot boot from internal HDD. It can only select E-SATA HDD…
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 How can I solve following problems when using different user accounts? 1. S-Bar is not working when login with guest account. 2. The status of switchable devices is incorrect when switch user account.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 I got problem when I plug in the AC adapter to play games like: Mafia II, COD Black Ops, Colin McRae Dirt III. After few second on game image starts to play like 5 or 10 frame/seconds and then black screen. If I change to integrated GPU everything works ok only on discret VGA he has problems. I check that issue on 3D Marks (06 and 2011) and in that test everyting works ok.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 Why my system can't enable INTEL "AES New Instructions(AES-NI)" on my Core i7 2630QM CPU?
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 How to turn on GPS and Light sensor?
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 As I change my account from “administrator” to “guest” in Windows 7, I normally see an error message related to Microsoft .NET Framework. Please refer to the figure shown below.
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 How can I extend C drive size?
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 The system will get BSOD, when I plug the HDMI cable to connect to some monitor.
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".
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 I cannot install or execute some software (especially 2011 releases), some of them requires OpenGL 3.1 support.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 When the table PC is under DC/Battery mode, the windows explorer’s lines/border will become blur (almost unseen). Note: This issue doesn’t apply during AC mode. Please refer to the figure below:
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 Hizzing sound/noise is audible on the external speakers/headphones when system is under AC mode. Note: This issue doesn't happen during Battery/DC mode.
Wed, 09 May 2012 The Arabic language doesn't show correctly in my enjoy 10 plus tablet.