MSI AM-690E- User Manual

1-5 Pre fa ce Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe...

1-6 Pre fa ce Š Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: „ This device may not cause harmful interference. „ Th...

1-7 Pre fa ce Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. L...

1-9 Pre fa ce Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. (French) (Fran...

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1-20 Pre fa ce Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Release History Version Revision Note Date 1.0 First Released 07, 2009 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

CHAPTER 2 Introductions Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

2-2 Intro d u cti ons C ongratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified b...

2-3 Intro d u cti ons Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer imm...

2-4 Intro d u cti ons Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 295.5 (W) x 193 (D) x 32 (H) mm (with 3 cell battery) 295.5 (W) x 193 (D) x 41 (H) mm (with 6 cell battery) Weight 1.4 kg (with 3 cell battery) CPU Processor Type AMD ® Yukon MV40/ AMD ® Yukon L335 L2 Cache 512KB FSB Speed 800 MHz...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Maximum 2GB Power AC Adapter 40W, 20V/ 40W, 19V / 65W, 19V Battery Type 3 cells (optional) 6 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual battery pack that comes with the package may vary without notice. Storage (Items listed here may vary without notice) HD...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons The supported memory cards may vary without notice. TV-Tuner Antenna Connector x 1 (optional) Communication Port (Items listed here may vary without notice) LAN 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Support Bluetooth Support (optional) 3.5G Support (optional) Display LCD Type 12.1&...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons Audio Sound Controller Realtek ® ALC 888S-VC2-GR Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by K/B hot-key & SW Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Compliance WHQL Kensington Lock Hole x...

2-8 Intro d u cti ons Upgrade and Warranty Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, optical storage drive, and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifica...

2-9 Intro d u cti ons Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchase...

2-10 Intro d u cti ons 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED Š This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Š Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, grows orange when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is t...

2-13 Intro d u cti ons Front Side View 1. Status LED Bluetooth Bluetooth: Glowing blue when Bluetooth function is activated. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: Š Glowing blue when the system is activated. Š Blinking blue when the system is in suspend mode. Š LED goes out when the system is turned off. Battery:...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. Š Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Wireless LAN and 3G Wireless LAN and 3G : Š Glowing blue when wireless LAN function is enabled. Š Glowing yellow green when 3G function is e...

2-15 Intro d u cti ons Right Side View 1. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Mic-in: Used for an external microphone. Headphone-out: A connector for speakers or headphones. 3 2 1 4 2 5 6 1. Audio Port Connectors 2. USB Port 3. Card ...

2-18 Intro d u cti ons Left Side View 1. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is a new interface standar...

2-20 Intro d u cti ons Rear Side View 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. 1. Battery Pack 1 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

2-21 Intro d u cti ons Bottom Side View 1. Battery Lock/ Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is slid to unlock position, the battery is removable. 2. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is ...

2-22 Intro d u cti ons 3. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 4. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air cir...

CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

3-2 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management ECO Function While the AC power is disconnected, read the instructions bellow to activate the ECO function under battery mode: 1. Press and hold the Fn button. 2. Press the F5 button ( ) repeatedly to enable/disable the ECO function. 3. Read the icon on behal...

3-3 G e ttin g Sta rted ECO on ECO off ECO function Status Showing the ON/OFF status of ECO function. As you press the SCM icon on the right-down toolbar, there are four different pop-up windows when P1/ECO function is enabled or disabled: 1. 2. ECO function is activated but P1 function is not set. ...

3-6 G e ttin g Sta rted AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Note that the AC adapter included in the package...

3-8 G e ttin g Sta rted Battery Pack This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own. Also...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted Releasing the Battery Pack It is always recommended to have another battery in reserve for enough power supply. Please contact your local dealer to buy a battery pack that is compliant to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Make sure the n...

3-10 G e ttin g Sta rted Replacing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation. 2. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery back...

3-11 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Š Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. Š Do not disassemble, short-c...

3-12 G e ttin g Sta rted Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: Š If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut d...

3-13 G e ttin g Sta rted Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. Howeve...

3-14 G e ttin g Sta rted 1. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort. 2. Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel. 3. Adjust the desk’s height. 4. Sit straight and keep a good posture. 5. Adjust the chair’s height. Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to wo...

3-15 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys , Cursor keys , Numeric keys and Function keys . The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one, depending on which county users p...

3-16 G e ttin g Sta rted Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewrite keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [ Ctrl ,] [ Alt ,] and [ Esc ] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate thei...

3-17 G e ttin g Sta rted Cursor Keys The four cursor (arrow) keys and [ Home ], [ PgUp ], [ PgDn ], [ End ] keys are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move to the previous page. Move the cursor right for one space. Move to the next page. Move the cursor up for ...

3-18 G e ttin g Sta rted Function Keys „ Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, pl...

3-19 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. 1. Cursor Movement ...

3-20 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: „ Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons...

3-21 G e ttin g Sta rted that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click. „ Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop. To do so, place the cursor on the des...

3-22 G e ttin g Sta rted About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device. Therefore, it is usually ...

3-23 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for connecting ...

3-24 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great v...

3-26 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the L...

3-27 G e ttin g Sta rted Safely Remove Hardware When any peripheral device is connected to the notebook, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. If you want...

CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

4-2 BIO S Set u p About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: Š An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. Š You want to change the default settings for customized features. Š You want to reload the default...

4-3 BIO S Set u p Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. Press down arrow to select one item under the m...

4-4 BIO S Set u p BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of system time and date. Advanced Menu Adju...

4-5 BIO S Set u p Main Menu Š System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month (Month) The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Date (Date) The date from 01 to ...

4-7 BIO S Set u p Advanced Menu Š PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,...

4-8 BIO S Set u p Security Menu Š Change Supervisor Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Type a maximum of eight-digit password and press [Enter] . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press ...

4-10 BIO S Set u p Boot Menu Š Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Š Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

4-11 BIO S Set u p Exit Menu Š Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Š Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Š Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility....