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U230

U230

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• The Latest AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks
• 12.1”16:9 LED backlit widescreen display
• 1366*768 HD ready display for clearer and sharper images
• Ultra lightweight and ultraportable design
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output for rich multimedia entertainment

Overview
Specification
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- BIOS
- Driver
- Utility
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News & Awards
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FAQ

Overview

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

12.1" 16:9 LED Backlit Widescreen Display

The msi Wind 12 U230 features 12.1" 16:9 ratio display for better viewing experience. Furthermore, LED power-saving backlight technology provides better color fullness and brightness, elevating the total quality of imagery. The lower usage of power can also offer a longer operating time.

Streamlined design that whispers fluidity and elegance

The sleek and exquisite design gives Wind 12 U230 an elegant presence. Each curve is accentuated with a smooth contour making its polished exterior a delicate feast for the eyes. The exclusive “Color Film Print Technology” from msi applies to the cover as well as the palm rest area, so the glossy texture promises better quality and both visual and tactile sensation.

Ultra lightweight. Ultraportable

Ultraportable 1.3kg lightweight, smaller than an A4 magazine, Wind 12 U230 measures only 297(L)*190(W)mm. It is the perfect gadget that fits in your bag whenever you are on the go.

HD Ready for clearer and sharper images

The Wind 12 U230 is capable of displaying high-quality pictures and videos with 1366*768 screen resolution. The images on this 12.1” widescreen offer great color saturation and subtlety and sharper details so you can indulge yourself while watching your favorite films.

Extended power: 4 hours* of battery life

Compared with other notebook computers, the Wind12 U230’s battery lasts 2 times longer! While other notebook computers operate on a 2-hrs limit, the Wind 12 U230 enables a 4-hrs* operating time without the need to recharge. The Wind 12 U230 truly redefines the definition of mobility.

*Actual battery life may vary depending on use and settings.

New EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard

MSI Ergonomics De-Stress (EDS) Keyboard features a surface area that is 51% larger, so the face of each individual key is wider for your typing convenience; it encourages natural finger and wrist movement to reduce strain and allows you to work for hours without discomfort.

HDMI output

HDMI Digital Terminal Interface offers more than 5GB of transmitting bandwidth; it also lessens the complications of cables. The Wind12 U230 offers the very best in image quality through the HDMI Terminal so as to ensure the utmost picture perfection. Simply connect your Notebook to a LCD TV or other multimedia devices (1080i compliance) and get ready for the enjoyment of home theater.

Built-in msi exclusive software

The Wind12 U230 features msi exclusive face detection software “Easyface” for a safer and effortless logon. Just one installation you can get Easyface Manager, Easyface Autolocker and Easyface Logon at the same time.

Taking and managing your own pictures with Easyface Manager, detecting and logging on with Easyface Logon and the system will automatically log off or lock the screen after a few minutes as you stop using your Notebook. msi Easyface ensures better security and offers an easier yet more comprehensive detecting process.

What’s more, the Wind12 U230 is preloaded with a plethora of msi brand new software, including Webcam Companion, Visual Effect2 and Print Creation, so you can edit and print out the photos you’ve taken by using a webcam at your own convenience.

The Latest AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Processor

The innovated AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor is designed to deliver a full PC experience enabling you to enjoy your favorite applications. The new generation technology delivers highly responsive PC performance for a perfect balance of form and function. You can browse the internet, read or send email, run applications, watch videos, and play games - all on the go.

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...

The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
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	AMD® Yukon CPU MV40/ L335 Processor
OS	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Chipset	AMD® RS780MN + SB710
Memory	DDR2 667/800MHz, 2 SO-DIMM slots, Max: 4GB
LCD Size	12.1” 1366*768 HD Ready
Graphics	ATI® Radeon HD3200
Graphics VRAM	share with system memory
HDD (GB)	2.5" 160GB/250GB/320GB SATA
Optical Drive	N/A
Audio	2 high quality speakers
Webcam	1.3M
Card Reader	SD/MMC/MS/XD
LAN	10/100/1000
Wireless LAN	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	optional
D-Sub (VGA)	1
HDMI	1
USB 2.0 port	3
USB 3.0 port	N/A
eSATA	N/A
eSATA/USB Combo	N/A
Mic-in/Headphone-out	1
Line-in	N/A
Express Card	N/A
Modem port	N/A
Keyboard	87 keys
Sensor	N/A
AC Adapter	65W
Battery	3/6 cells
Power Management	N/A
Dimension	297(L) X 190(D) X 24-31(H)mm
Weight (KG)	1.3

News

Release Date	Title
Fri, 27 Nov 2009	The MSI Wind12 U230 The New Standard in Shrewd & Expansive Performance

Awards

Date:	2010-07-19
Title:	Bronze Award
Comment:	Open
Media:	Hardware.Info
Country:	Netherlands Antilles

2010 First Half Year Hit Product - Danawa

Date:	2010-08-09
Title:	2010 First Half Year Hit Product
Comment:	Open
Media:	Danawa
Country:	Mauritius

Date:	2010-04-23
Title:	Recommended Award
Comment:	-
Media:	PC CHIP
Country:	Croatia

Date:	2010-04-22
Title:	Innovation Award
Comment:	Open
Media:	Legit Reviews
Country:	United States Minor Outlying Islands

Best Buy 2010 Award - Always More Digital

Date:	2010-02-11
Title:	Best Buy 2010 Award
Comment:	Open
Media:	Always More Digital
Country:	Rwanda

Date:	2010-01-19
Title:	Max Value Award
Comment:	-
Media:	MaxIT Magazine
Country:	Malawi

Best of Best Notebook Computer for the Second Half Year - BodNara

Date:	2009-12-05
Title:	Best of Best Notebook Computer for the Second Half Year
Comment:	Open
Media:	BodNara
Country:	Mauritius

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	Updated EC firmware for patch LID issue under win XP.	Version	1.1E
Type	AMI BIOS	Release Date	2010-04-12
Download	1243_11E.zip	File Size	0.64 MB
Note

Driver

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.

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msi Bluetooth_3801/3870/3871
Description	Application Version: 3.0.2.280	Version	3.0.2.280
Type	Driver	Release Date	2011-04-06
OS	Win7 64
Download	bt_38013870_3.0.2.280_al00.zip	File Size	0 MB

Realtek HD Audio
Description	with HDMI	Version	6.0.1.5918
Type	Audio	Release Date	2009-12-09
OS	Win7 32
Download	u230_ad_6.0.1.5918_al00.zip	File Size	67.34 MB

Realtek HD Audio
Description	with HDMI	Version	5.10.0.5918
Type	Audio	Release Date	2009-12-09
OS	XP 32
Download	u230_ad_6.0.1.5918_al00.zip	File Size	67.34 MB

ATI RS780MN Chipset/VGA driver
Description	This driver package includes VGA driver.	Version	8.663.20
Type	Chipset	Release Date	2010-01-18
OS	Win7 64, Win7 32
Download	u230_cs_8.663.20_w700.zip	File Size	116.59 MB

ATI RS780MN Chipset/VGA driver
Description	This driver package includes VGA driver.	Version	8.634.0.0
Type	Chipset	Release Date	2011-07-28
OS	XP 32
Download	u230_cs_8.634.0.0whql_xp32.zip	File Size	160.66 MB

msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description		Version	7.10.01
Type	Bluetooth	Release Date	2010-05-19
OS	Win7 64
Download	bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip	File Size	73.52 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_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

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_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

Realtek Card Reader
Description		Version	6.1.7600.30111
Type	Card Reader	Release Date	2010-07-19
OS	Win7 64
Download	cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip	File Size	7.31 MB

Realtek Card Reader
Description		Version	6.1.7600.30111
Type	Card Reader	Release Date	2010-07-19
OS	XP 32
Download	cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip	File Size	7.31 MB

Realtek Card Reader
Description		Version	6.1.7600.30111
Type	Card Reader	Release Date	2010-07-19
OS	Win7 32
Download	cr_rts515x_6.1.7600.30111_al00.zip	File Size	7.31 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	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

Synaptics Touchpad
Description		Version	15.1.14
Type	TouchPad	Release Date	2012-04-20
OS	Win7 64
Download	tp_syn_15.1.14_al00.zip	File Size	31.26 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

Synaptics Touchpad
Description		Version	15.1.14
Type	TouchPad	Release Date	2012-04-20
OS	Win7 32
Download	tp_syn_15.1.14_al00.zip	File Size	31.26 MB

msi Wireless Lan_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 64
Download	wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_w700.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	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

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

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

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

Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810
Description		Version	9.603.1.0630
Type	TV Tuner	Release Date	2010-01-26
OS	Win7 64
Download	tv_mc810_9.603.1.0630_w700.zip	File Size	1.12 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
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

Huawei 3G_EM660
Description	Application Version: 13.001.07.00.538	Version	2.0.3.819
Type	3G	Release Date	2011-04-08
OS	Win7 64
Download	3g_em660_2.0.3.819_w700.zip	File Size	9.06 MB

Huawei 3G_EM660
Description	Application Version: Application Version: 11.301.08.04.470	Version	2.0.3.819
Type	3G	Release Date	2011-04-08
OS	Win7 32
Download	3g_em660_2.0.3.819_w700.zip	File Size	9.06 MB

Huawei 3G_EM770/EM730/EM770W
Description	Application Version: 13.001.08.09.538	Version	2.0.6.702
Type	3G	Release Date	2011-04-08
OS	Win7 64
Download	3g_em770em770wem730_2.0.6.702_w700.zip	File Size	17.81 MB

Huawei 3G_EM770/EM730/EM770W
Description	Application Version: 13.001.08.09.538	Version	2.0.6.702
Type	3G	Release Date	2011-04-08
OS	Win7 32
Download	3g_em770em770wem730_2.0.6.702_w700.zip	File Size	17.81 MB

Huawei 3G_EM770/EM730
Description	Application Version: 13.001.07.00.538	Version	2.0.6.702
Type	3G	Release Date	2011-04-08
OS	XP 32
Download	3g_em770em770wem730_2.0.6.702_w700.zip	File Size	17.81 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

Camera
Description	This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.	Version
Type	Camera	Release Date	2010-09-09
OS	Win7 64
Download		File Size	0 MB

Camera Firmware
Description	NB Camera Firmware V0309 1. Fix the screen display upside down issue when the resolution bigger than 800x600. 2. Fix no display/black screen in dialogue of camera program.	Version
Type	Camera	Release Date	2010-07-29
OS
Download	camera_firmware_nb.zip	File Size	0 MB

AMD PowerNow
Description		Version	1.3.2.0
Type	CPU	Release Date	2010-01-20
OS	XP 32
Download	pn_1.3.2.0_xp32.zip	File Size	2.72 MB

Utility

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(W7 64,11036)
Description		Version	1.1.0.36
Type	Utility	Release Date	2011-04-12
OS	Win7 64
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

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

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.

Global / America

English

2.88 MB

Portuguese Brazil

2.96 MB

FAQ

Release Date	Title
Mon, 06 Dec 2010	Is it possible to disable the SSD Module in BIOS, so that the recovery can be installed on the SATA HDD ? I also tried BIOS setting for 1st drive IDE and 2nd drive disabled, but didn’t help.
Fri, 17 Sep 2010	Webcam display is upside down at the resolution 800x600/1024x768/1280x1024 under Windows 7 32/64bit. However, the default resolution 640x480 or lower values will not have this problem.
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.
Tue, 13 Jul 2010	How to run 3DMark06 on models with ATI Graphics?
Tue, 13 Jul 2010	Windows 7 XP mode is not working.
Thu, 04 Mar 2010	The system keeps detecting a USB device on/off under Win 7 and VISTA.
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.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009	Before upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7, please do the following to back up your personal data.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009	How to use Windows XP mode under Windows 7
Tue, 10 Feb 2009	My system is VISTA, when I change the Windows account from “normal” to “guest”, then i will see the below error message: "ATI Graphics - You do not have permission to change Catalyst Control Center settings. Please contact your administrator for further help."
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.