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U135

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

• Intel® Atom™ N450 processor
• Genuine Windows® 7 Starter
• Dazzling Color Choices with Exqusite Patterns
• 10" Widescreen Display
• msi Chiclet Keyboard and Wider Touch Pad
• Long Battery Life Perfect for 1-day Computing
• Hard Drive with Massive Capacity

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Overview

 

 
Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 

 

 

"The best design offers ultimate ease and joy." 
At msi, we make your satisfaction our mission.
To us, every product is a step closer to perfection.

msi Chief Industrial Designer

 

 

 

 
 


 

Exquisite patterns design

Inspired by trendy elements from the world’s foremost products, the msi Wind U135 high end design is based on an understated presence that still attracts attention. The combination of msi's exclusive Color Film Print technology, flowing silver lines and rippling water design with the calm and subtle Refined Silver, the laid back and graceful Wind Dancer Black or the unique and eye-catching Trendy Blue or Cherry Red give the U135 out of the ordinary presence.

 

 

 

msi Stylish chiclet keyboard

 

The stylish chiclet keyboard design expands the area of contact between fingers and keys when compared to regular keyboards, reducing typing errors and increasing comfort.

In addition, the chiclet keyboard is designed to damp key-press sounds. Whether typing or gaming, the chiclet keyboard means you no longer have to fret about disturbing those around you with keyboard clicks and clatter.
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 



Wider and More Attractive Touch pad
 


A 20% wider touch pad gives fingers more freedom of movement. Exquisite patterns increase the lively personality of the netbook, giving you not only greater comfort, but also a level of visual enjoyment.

 

 

Extended Battery Life

 

No need to bring along heavy power supply units and look all over for outlets, the Wind U135 offers 7.5 hours* of battery life to give you full power all day long.

* The Actual battery life varies according to operating conditions and settings.

 

 

   
 
 

Outstanding Mobile Communications Capabilities

 


Built-in high resolution webcam, 2 channel stereo speakers and a microphone, all fitted perfectly within the framework design, expressing the slickness of technology and the elegance of modern fashion. Wind U135 also has the 802.11b/g/ draft n wireless all region internet connection and Bluetooth transmission interface, so you can enjoy the convenience of accessing the internet at home or out. There will be absolutely no obstacles getting around your daily life.

 

 

 

 

The best selling Annversary Special Pack Limited Edition

 

 

 
 

The latest Intel® Atom™ Processor


msi Wind U135 is powered by the all-new generation of Intel® Atom™ processor, which delivers additional graphics and system performance while enabling longer battery life.

 

 

 


Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. For more information about the Intel processor feature rating, please refer to www.intel.com/go/rating. 

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 Intel® Atom™ N450 processor (1.66GHz)
OS Genuine Windows® 7 Starter
Chipset Intel® NM10
Memory DDR2 667, Max: 2GB
LCD Size 10” (1024 x 600) WSVGA LED
Graphics Intel® GMA 3150
Graphics VRAM share with system memory
HDD (GB) 2.5" 160 GB or above SATA
Audio HD Audio, Stereo speakers
Webcam 1.3M
Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/XD
LAN 10/100
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/ draft n
Bluetooth optional
D-Sub (VGA) 1
USB 2.0 port 3
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1
Keyboard 83 keys
AC Adapter 40W
Battery 3/6 cells
Dimension 260x180x19-31.5mm
Weight (KG) 1.2

 

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

 

Awards

Bronze - cowcotland.com
Date: 2010-02
Title: Bronze
Review: Open
Media: cowcotland.com
Country: France
Editor's Choice Award - PC Revue
Date: 2010-04
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Review: -
Media: PC Revue
Country: Slovenia
Very Good Price/Performance Award - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2010-01
Title: Very Good Price/Performance Award
Review: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
Good - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2010-01
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany
Good - mobile news
Date: 2010-02
Title: Good
Review: -
Media: mobile news
Country: Germany
Good - Onlinekosten.de
Date: 2010-02
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: Onlinekosten.de
Country: Germany
Good - PC Professionell
Date: 2010-03
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: PC Professionell
Country: Germany
Good - Notebookinfo.de
Date: 2010-06
Title: Good
Review: Open
Media: Notebookinfo.de
Country: Germany
4 out of 5 Stars Award - PC Advisor
Date: 2010-02
Title: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Review: Open
Media: PC Advisor
Country: United States
Best Value Award - Windows Magazine
Date: 2010-06
Title: Best Value Award
Review: -
Media: Windows Magazine
Country: United States
Recommended - PCArena.pl
Date: 2010-04
Title: Recommended
Review: Open
Media: PCArena.pl
Country: Portugal
Recommended Award - PC.Com Magazine
Date: 2010-05
Title: Recommended Award
Review: -
Media: PC.Com Magazine
Country: Malawi
Recommended Award - PC.Com
Date: 2010-04
Title: Recommended Award
Review: -
Media: PC.Com
Country: Malawi
Best Value - 3C Digital
Date: 2010-05
Title: Best Value
Review: -
Media: 3C Digital
Country: Malawi
Overall Rating: 5 out of 6 Stars Award - Mobile Computer
Date: 2010-04
Title: Overall Rating: 5 out of 6 Stars Award
Review: Open
Media: Mobile Computer
Country: United States
Recommended Award - NetbookChoice
Date: 2010-03
Title: Recommended Award
Review: Open
Media: NetbookChoice
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Recommended Award - FrazPC.pl
Date: 2010-02
Title: Recommended Award
Review: Open
Media: FrazPC.pl
Country: Portugal
Recommended Award - Chip Magazine
Date: 2010-02
Title: Recommended Award
Review: -
Media: Chip Magazine
Country: Malawi
Recommended Award - Computer Press
Date: 2010-02
Title: Recommended Award
Review: -
Media: Computer Press
Country: Russia
Recommended Award - HotHardware.com
Date: 2010-02
Title: Recommended Award
Review: Open
Media: HotHardware.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Silver Award - HWM Magazine
Date: 2010-02
Title: Silver Award
Review: -
Media: HWM Magazine
Country: Malawi
Editor's Choice Award - PC World
Date: 2010-02
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Review: Open
Media: PC World
Country: Australia
Best Product of the Year Award - Beareyes
Date: 2009-11
Title: Best Product of the Year Award
Review: Open
Media: Beareyes
Country: China
4 out of 5 Stars Award - Les Numériques
Date: 2010-01
Title: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Review: Open
Media: Les Numériques
Country: France
Editor's Choice Award - Revioo
Date: 2010-01
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Review: Open
Media: Revioo
Country: France
Good (Total Rating: 86%) - NotebookCheck.com
Date: 2010-01
Title: Good (Total Rating: 86%)
Review: Open
Media: NotebookCheck.com
Country: Germany

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 AMI BIOS (For DDR2)
Fix battery sometimes shows abnormal message under Linux Ubuntu system when plug out AC power.
 Version 3.0X
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2010-09-01
Download n014_30x.zip File Size 0.8 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Driver

Win7 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
Version 5.10.0.6171
Type Audio Release Date 2010-10-08
OS XP 32
Download u13x_ad_5.10.0.6171_al00.zip File Size 97.34 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6101
Type Audio Release Date 2010-06-23
OS Win7 32
Download ad_alc662_6.0.1.6101_al00.zip File Size 84.96 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 XP 32
Download cs_intel5series_9.1.1.1027_al00.zip File Size 2.33 MB
msi Bluetooth_3801/3870/3871
Description Application Version: 3.0.2.280
 Version 3.0.2.280
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS Win7 32
Download bt_38013870_3.0.2.280_al00.zip File Size 67.95 MB
msi Bluetooth_3801/3870/3871
Description Application Version: 3.0.2.280
 Version 3.0.2.280
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS XP 32
Download bt_38013870_3.0.2.280_al00.zip File Size 67.95 MB
ENE Card Reader
Description
Version 5.89.0.71
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-13
OS XP 32
Download cr_ub6250_5.89.0.71_al00.zip File Size 1.15 MB
ENE Card Reader
Description
Version 5.89.0.71
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-13
OS Win7 32
Download cr_ub6250_5.89.0.71_al00.zip File Size 1.15 MB
Mobile Intel® GMA 3150
Description
Version 8.14.10.2117
Type VGA Release Date 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
Download vga_gma3150_8.14.10.2117_w732.zip File Size 21.81 MB
Mobile Intel® GMA 3150
Description
Version 6.14.10.5244
Type VGA Release Date 2010-04-28
OS XP 32
Download vga_gma3150_6.14.10.5244_xp32.zip File Size 15.3 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 5.742.1125.2009
Type LAN Release Date 2010-05-07
OS XP 32
Download lan_rtl8103el_5.742.1125.2009_xp00.zip File Size 5.14 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
Sentelic Touchpad
Description
Version 8.8.8.6
Type TouchPad Release Date 2012-12-18
OS XP 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 32
Download touchpad_stl_8.8.8.6_w700.zip File Size 39.17 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 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 13.2.0.30
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-12-22
OS Win7 32
Download wl_kilmerpeak_13.2.0.30_al00.zip File Size 381.53 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 13.2.0.30
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-12-22
OS XP 32
Download wl_kilmerpeak_13.2.0.30_al00.zip File Size 381.53 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
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 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Win7 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_w700.zip File Size 1.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
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 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-07-21
OS XP 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_xp00.zip File Size 1.58 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 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
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
 Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-09-09
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
WiMax_Intel
Description
Version 5.30.1005.3
Type WiMax Release Date 2010-10-07
OS XP 32
Download wm_intel_5.30.1005.3_al00.zip File Size 91.01 MB
WiMax_Intel
Description
Version 5.30.1005.3
Type WiMax Release Date 2010-10-07
OS Win7 32
Download wm_intel_5.30.1005.3_al00.zip File Size 91.01 MB
AHCI
Description
Version 8.8.0.1009
Type AHCI Release Date 2011-04-29
OS Win7 32
Download ahci_8.8.0.1009_xp00.zip File Size 0.2 MB

Utility

Win7 32,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.
Easy Face(XP 32,11036)
Description
Version 1.1.0.36
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS XP 32
Download easyface_nb_all_11036.zip File Size 15.87 MB
Note
Easy Face(W7 32,11036)
Description
Version 1.1.0.36
Type Utility Release Date 2011-04-12
OS Win7 32
Download easyface_nb_all_11036.zip File Size 15.87 MB
Note
System Control Manager (SCM) for W7 32
Description System Control Manager
 Version 2.210.0205.006.06
Type Utility Release Date 2010-10-08
OS Win7 32, XP 32
Download scm_vx7_u13x_nb.zip File Size 5.45 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

Arabic

2.54 MB

Hebrew

2.4 MB

Indonesian

2.63 MB

Japanese

2.32 MB

Korean

2.72 MB

Persian

2.5 MB

Simplified Chinese

2.63 MB

Thai

2.49 MB

Traditional Chinese

2.56 MB

Eastern Europe

Bosnian

0.42 MB

Bulgarian

0.39 MB

Croatian

0.39 MB

Czech

2.45 MB

Hungarian

3.74 MB

Multi-Language

1.25 MB

Polish

3.75 MB

Romanian

0.38 MB

Russian

2.53 MB

Serbian

0.4 MB

Slovak

0.37 MB

Slovenian

0.4 MB

Turkish

3.57 MB

Ukrainian

2.41 MB

Global / America

English

2.41 MB

Portuguese Brazil

2.5 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.33 MB

Finnish

0.32 MB

French

2.47 MB

German

2.48 MB

Italian

3.73 MB

Nederlands

0.34 MB

Portuguese

3.74 MB

Spanish

3.74 MB

Swedish

0.37 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.
Camera Firmware
Description NB Camera Firmware V0308
Fix no display/black screen in dialogue of camera program.
 Version
Type Firmware Release Date 2010-07-29
Download camera_firmware_nb.zip File Size 0.27 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

FAQ

Release Date Title
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.
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.
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, 06 Dec 2010 I got max 150 MBit connection on Ralink RT3090 WLAN, shouldn’t the N-Draft be 300 MBit ? And XP and WIN7 both get the same result.
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 Why my WLAN will disconnect automatically when watching online video streaming (for about 2 minutes) under XP. My notebook has equipped with MS-6891 WLAN card and website is www.pms.co.kr.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 Why does the system occasionally hang up in Windows 7 boot logo during Windows 7 OS loading after I inserted SD card? Note: Issue will happen even when you restart your system.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 My system is equipped with Chiclet keyboards and am having little trouble finding its function and key assignments such as switching the display output, touchpad, quick launch program, ECO engine, webcam, Wireless LAN (WiFi) / WiMax, Bluetooth, sleep(stand by) mode, adjust LCD brightness, adjust / mute speaker volume.) (For 14 inch or smaller display msi notebooks)
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 How to use Windows XP mode under Windows 7
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 What is the maximum RAM will my laptop support?
Common FAQ