MSI X600- User Manual

1-5 Preface 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 interfere...

1-6 Preface 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. „ This...

1-7 Preface 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. Lay...

1-9 Preface 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) (França...

1-13 Preface (Estonia) (Eesti) ETTEVAATUST! Plahvatusoht, kui aku on valesti paigaldatud. Asendage ainult sama või tootja poolt soovitatud võrdväärse akuga. Hävitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele. ( ﻲ ﺳرﺎﻓ ) (Persian) ا رﺎﻄﺧ : ﻧا لﺎﻤﺘﺣا ،ﯼﺮﺗﺎﺑ ﺢﻴﺤﺻ ﯼراﺬﮔ ﺎﺟ و ﺐﺼﻧ مﺪﻋ ترﻮﺻ رد دراد دﻮﺟو ﯼﺮﺗ...

1-20 Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Release History Version Revision Note Date 1.0 First Released 05, 2009

2-2 Introducti 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 by ...

2-3 Introducti 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 immedi...

2-4 Introducti ons Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 392 (W) x 255 (D) x 25 (H) mm Weight 2.0 kg CPU Processor Type Intel ® Penryn ULV SFF Support Processor Intel ® Merom Core 2 Duo / Penryn processor (45nm) L2 Cache Based on CPU FSB Speed 1066/ 800 MHz (optional) Special Notification ...

2-5 Introducti ons Memory Technology DDR2 677/ 800 MHz (optional) Memory DDR2 SO-DIMM X 2 slot 256/ 512/ 1024/ 2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum up to 4GB (2048MB DDR2 SO-DIMMM x 2) (optional) Power AC Adapter 65W, 19V Battery Type 6 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 ...

2-7 Introducti ons Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL Upgrade and Warranty Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, optical drive device, and battery pack preinstalled in the pr...

2-8 Introducti 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 purchased. ...

2-10 Introducti ons Bluetooth Bluetooth(optional ) Š Bluetooth LED indicator glows white when Bluetooth function is enabled. Š Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are in flight. Š Note: The Bluetooth Function may be optional supported depending on...

2-14 Introducti ons Front Side View 1. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 1. Stereo Speakers 1 1

2-15 Introducti ons Right Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Headphone: A connector for speakers or headphone...

2-17 Introducti ons Left Side View 1. RJ-45 Connector The 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 2. E-SATA Connector (External Serial ATA) / USB Port (optional) The E-SATA Connector allows you to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Users ca...

2-19 Introducti 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

2-20 Introducti ons Bottom Side View 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. 2. 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 r...

3-2 Getting St arted Power Management ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function ECO Engine , the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides 5 different power saving modes – Gaming mode , Movie mode , Presentation mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mode , to extend the battery running time ...

3-3 Getting St arted 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.

3-4 Getting St arted 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 is...

3-5 Getting St arted Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord. 2. Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter. 3. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet. Disconnecting the AC ...

3-6 Getting St arted 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, n...

3-7 Getting St arted Releasing the Battery Pack To remove 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. Push...

3-8 Getting St arted Replacing 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. Pre...

3-9 Getting St arted 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-circu...

3-10 Getting St arted 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 down...

3-11 Getting St arted 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. However, ...

3-12 Getting St arted 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 work ...

3-13 Getting St arted 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 purc...

3-14 Getting St arted 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 their s...

3-15 Getting St arted 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 one...

3-16 Getting St arted 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, pleas...

3-19 Getting St arted 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 signifi...

3-20 Getting St arted Gestures Actions Functions Š Tapping the touchpad once with one finger. Š Single clicking the Left button of the mouse. Š Double tapping 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 fi...

3-25 Getting St arted 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 use...

3-26 Getting St arted 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 Drive Device (optional) An optional external optical drive device may or may not come...

3-28 Getting St arted 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 drivers f...

3-29 Getting St arted 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 view...

3-31 Getting St arted 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 standar...

3-32 Getting St arted 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 LAN,...

3-33 Getting St arted 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 to...

4-2 BIOS Setup 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 BI...

4-3 BIOS Setup 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 menu...

4-4 BIOS Setup 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 Adjust ...

4-5 BIOS Setup Main Menu Š System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Day (Translation) 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 ...

4-7 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Š Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled , the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, se...

4-8 BIOS Setup Š AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled . The default setting is Disabled .

4-9 BIOS Setup 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 [ES...

4-10 BIOS Setup The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Setup The password is required only when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Always The password is required every time when the Notebook is power...

4-11 BIOS Setup 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. B o o t S e t t i n g s C o n f i g ur a t i o n M a i n A d v a n c e d S e c...

4-12 BIOS Setup Exit menu Š Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Š Exit & Discard Changes and 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...