MSI FX610-P3243- 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 Š Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Š 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 temperatur...

1-11 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) (Fra...

1-15 Pre fa ce (Croatian) (Hrvatski) OPREZ: Opasnost od eksplozije ako se baterija zamijeni neprikladnom. Zamijenite je samo jednakom ili nadomjesnom vrstom prema preporuci proizvo đ a č a. Istrošene baterije zbrinite u skladu s uputama proizvo đ a č a. (Estonian) (Eesti) ETTEVAATUST! Plahvatusoht, ...

1-22 Pre fa ce Optical Drive Device Notice CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please ...

2-2 Intro d u cti ons C ongratulations on becoming an 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 ...

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 383 x 249.5 x 32.3 ~37 mm Weight 2.4 kg (with 6-cell battery) CPU Processor Type AMD ® Champlain L2 Cache 512KB to 2MB HyperTransport Link 3.2GT/s or 3.6GT/s (optional) Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Memory Technology DDR3 1066 / 1333 MHz (optional) Memory DDR3 SO-DIMM X 2 slot Maximum 4GB Power AC/DC Adapter 90W, 19V Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz Output: 19V 4.74A Battery Type 6-cell RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC/DC Adapter and battery pack that come with t...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 USB x 2 (USB version 2.0) E-SATA / USB combo x 1 Mic-in/ Line-in x 1 Headphone-out/ S/PDIF-out x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 Card Reader x 1 (XD/ SD/ SDHC/ SDXC/ MMC/ MS/ MS Pro) The supported memory cards may vary without notice. Communication P...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons Video Graphics Discrete/ UMA (optional) LCD Resolution 1366 x 768 CRT Output Supported HDMI Output Supported Display LCD Type 15.6” 16:9 HD Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys WebCam HD CMOS camera Supported Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot u...

2-8 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 Wireless LAN (optional) Š Press this button to launch the Wireless LAN function. P1 GPU Boost Š Press this button to launch the GPU Boost application. Š Glowing amber indicates in High-performance GPU, while off in Power-saving GPU mode. Š GPU Boost Function allows users to ch...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons Front View 1. Status LED Hard Disk/ Optical Drive Device In-use: Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive device. Bluetooth Bluetooth Š Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled. Š Warning: For flight safet...

2-16 Intro d u cti ons Sleep State: Š Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state. Š Glowing blue when the system is activated. Š LED goes out when the system is turned off. 2. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtr...

2-17 Intro d u cti ons Right Side View 1. Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2. E-SATA (External Serial ATA) / USB Combo Port The E-SATA Connector allows you to connect an ext...

2-19 Intro d u cti ons Left Side View 1. Kensington Lock Hole This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows t...

2-21 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 1. Battery Pack

2-22 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 ...

2-23 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...

3-2 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management Connecting the AC power It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/...

3-3 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and power cord. 2. Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC/DC adapter. 3. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet. Disconnectin...

3-4 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Battery Power 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 thei...

3-5 G e ttin g Sta rted Installing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Locate the steady gutter of the battery pack, and the battery bolt on the battery tray as shown right. 2. Align the steady gutter and battery bolt with correct orientation and make sure they...

3-6 G e ttin g Sta rted Releasing the Battery Pack To release the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off, and the AC power is disconnected. 2. Press the lock/unlock button to the unlocked position. 3. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side. 4. ...

3-7 G e ttin g Sta rted 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-circuit or incinerate bat...

3-8 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 do...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function (Optionally supported) Enabling the ECO Engine ECO Engine , the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes – Gaming mode , Movie mode , Presentation mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mode , to ext...

3-10 G e ttin g Sta rted Presentation Mode Select this mode while performing presentation applications. Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks. Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time. ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine.

3-11 G e ttin g Sta rted GPU Boost Function (Optionally supported) GPU Boost Function allows users to choose between using the discrete and the internal graphic card depending on the tasks users are currently performing. With this function, users can easily and quickly select either to maximizing th...

3-13 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management in Windows OS Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to Sleep/ Hibernate m...

3-15 G e ttin g Sta rted Energy Saving Tips Š Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer’s energy consumption. Š Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Š Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Š Tune the settings in Power Options un...

3-16 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...

3-17 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...

3-18 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...

3-19 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...

3-20 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 the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move the cursor down for one line. Move ...

3-21 G e ttin g Sta rted The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are used for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left fo...

3-25 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing the Smart Pad The Smart Pad integrated in your notebook allows users to perform various actions with multi-finger taps and gestures while operating the notebook, and is capable to detect the changes of the multi-finger movement performed by users precisely. This sign...

3-26 G e ttin g Sta rted Enabling the Smart Pad + Smart Pad Š Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F3 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Smart Pad function recurrently. Š There is an optional LED on the button, glows when the touchpad is disabled. Brief Usages to the Smart Pad Fo...

3-32 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 ...

3-33 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Optical Drive Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased. „ Super Multi: Works as a multi-functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive. „ Blu-ray: It is a high-c...

3-34 G e ttin g Sta rted Inserting the Disk The following instructions describe the general procedure when operating the optical storage device: 1. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. 2. Press the eject button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 3. Gently pull the tray out u...

3-35 G e ttin g Sta rted Removing the Disk Follow the instructions below to remove the disk that is placed in the optical storage device: 6. Press the eject button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 7. Gently pull the tray out until fully extended. 8. Hold the disk by i...

3-36 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 ...

3-37 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...

3-39 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the External SATA Hard Disk device The E-SATA Connector allows you to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage. The E-SATA stan...

3-40 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...

3-41 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Wireless LAN Connection (optionally supported) This notebook is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows users to perform fast data transmission with the standard IEEE 802.11 for wireless LAN. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage a...

3-42 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Bluetooth Connection (optionally supported) This notebook is equipped with Bluetooth module which allows users to connect various Bluetooth-enabled devices to the notebook. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phon...

3-43 G e ttin g Sta rted Components Replacement and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, wireless LAN / Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased. 2 4...

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...

4-7 BIO S Set u p Advanced Menu Š PowerNow This item allows you to enable or disable PowerNow function. When set to Enabled , the system always operates in a conserve power mode. If you want to optimize the processor, set this item to Disabled , so that the processor’s speed will vary depending on t...

4-8 BIO S Set u p Š AHCI Mode (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled .

4-9 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 ...

4-11 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.

4-12 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....