MSI X420-041IT- User Manual

1-5 Prefa 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 interfer...

1-6 Prefa 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. „ Thi...

1-7 Prefa 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. La...

1-11 Prefa 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...

1-15 Prefa 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, k...

1-22 Prefa ce Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs ,Inc. Revision History Version Revision Note Date 1. 1 0 2, 20 10

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 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 immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the fu...

2-4 Intro d u cti ons Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 350.8 (W) x 234.9 (D) x 6-28.5 (H) mm Weight 1.55 kg with 4 cells battery CPU Processor Type Intel ® Penryn SFF Micro-FCBGA 956-pin Support Processor Intel ® Dual Core SFF ultra low voltage processor, 45nm L2 Cache Up to 6MB (base...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Memory Technology DDR3 800/ 1066 MHz Memory DDR3 SO-DIMM X 2 slots Maximum 4 GB (2 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM x 2) Power AC/DC Adapter 65W, 19V Input: 100~240V 50~60Hz Output: 65W: 19V 3.42A Battery Type 4-cell / 8-cell (optional) RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual battery pa...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5”, 9.5 mm 250/ 320/ 500 GB (optional) Special Notification The actual HDD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15-pin D-Sub x 1 USB ...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons WiMAX Supported (optional) 3G Supported (optional) Audio Sound Controller Realtek ® ALC888S-VC2-GR Internal Speaker 2 speakers Internal Microphone x 1 Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Video Discrete Graphics Controller ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 Graph...

2-8 Intro d u cti ons Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Compliance WHQL

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...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons Front View 1. Status LED Hard Disk Drive Device In-use: Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive device. Scroll Lock : Glowing blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated. Num Lock : Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock : Gl...

2-16 Intro d u cti ons LED indicator goes out when you are in flight. Š Contact the local distributor for further information if necessary. Bluetooth Bluetooth Š Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled. Š Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indi...

2-17 Intro d u cti ons Left Side View 1. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display...

2-19 Intro d u cti ons Right 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. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function ...

2-20 Intro d u cti ons Mic-in: Used for an external microphone. Headphone-out: A connector for speakers or headphones. 3. E-SATA Connector (External Serial ATA) / USB Port The E-SATA Connector allows you to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside...

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. Battery Pack 1

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 ...

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. Align the front edge of the battery pack to the location with “open” mark shown aside the battery tray 2. Place the battery pack into the battery tray vertically with correct orientation. 3....

3-6 G e ttin g Sta rted Releasing the Battery Pack It is always recommended to have another battery pack in reserve for enough power supply. Please contact your local dealer to purchase a battery pack that is compliant to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Make ...

3-7 G e ttin g Sta rted 6. Take the battery pack out of the battery tray. 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 D...

3-8 G e ttin g Sta rted Š Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible. 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 availabl...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted ECO Power Saving Function (Optional 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 extend the batt...

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 (Optional) 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 the graphic pe...

3-12 G e ttin g Sta rted 2. Bringing up the Switchable Graphics dialogue, by right clicking the mouse on the desktop, and select [ Configure Switchable Graphics .] 3. In the Switchable Graphics dialogue, users can read the status of graphics mode and also be able to choose a proper graphics processi...

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 standby/hibernate ...

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 . Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys / Function keys

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 + Move to the end of the line (or document). 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 t...

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 Gestures Actions Functions Š Taping the touchpad once with one finger. Š Single clicking the Left button of the mouse. Š Double taping the touchpad with one finger. Š Double clicking the Left button of the mouse. Š Touch the touchpad with single finger and move around your f...

3-31 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 ...

3-32 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. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the packa...

3-33 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. To connect these devices, install the driver...

3-34 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...

3-36 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...

3-37 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Wireless LAN Connection (optional 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 are...

3-38 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Bluetooth Connection (optional 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 phones...

3-39 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...

3-40 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. 1 2 3...

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 ...

4-8 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 . The default setting is Enabled .

4-9 BIO S Set u p Security Menu Š 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 [ESC] t...

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....