MSI GT725 - 212US - Core 2 Quad GHz User Manual Download

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CHAPTER 1

Preface

Summary of Contents for GT725 - 212US - Core 2 Quad GHz

Page 2: ...ons 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 9 WEEE Statement 1 13 Optical Device Drive Notice 1 20 Caution on Using Modem 1 20 Trademarks 1 21 Release History 1 21 Int...

Page 3: ...ing the Battery Pack 3 9 Basic Operations 3 11 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 11 Having a Good Work Habit 3 12 Knowing the Keyboard 3 13 Knowing the Touchpad 3 17 About Hard Disk Drive 3 20 Using the Optic...

Page 4: ...rd 3 29 Safely Remove Hardware 3 31 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Security m...

Page 5: ...uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipme...

Page 6: ...h 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 device...

Page 7: ...it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been...

Page 8: ...sary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building Always keep the battery in a safe place Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects a...

Page 9: ...em em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Espa ol PRECAUCI...

Page 10: ...producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy rt ja ltal aj nlott egyen rt k t pust haszn ljon Az elhaszn lt a...

Page 11: ...proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uputstvima proizvo a a Netherlands Nederlands LET OP Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst wordt Uitsluitend te vervangen d...

Page 12: ...ko Sloven ina POZOR V primeru nepravilne zamenjave baterije obstaja nevarnost njene eksplozije Baterijo zamenjajte le z enako ali ekvivalentno vrsto ki jo priporo a proizvajalec Odpadne baterije odstr...

Page 13: ...lectrical and electronic equipment cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their use...

Page 14: ...nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida Italian Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed E...

Page 15: ...s elektronikus berendez sek hullad kair l sz l 2002 96 EK ir nyelve szerint az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek t bb nem kezelhet ek lakoss gi hullad kk nt s az ilyen elektronikus berendez sek...

Page 16: ...s ph i thu h i c c s n ph m n y v o cu i v ng i Thai EU 2002 96 EC 13 2005 Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia Sesuai dengan Regulasi Uni Eropa UE perihal WEEE Limbah Peralatan Listrik dan Elektronik Directiv...

Page 17: ...c vizat vor fi obliga i s primeasc napoi produsele respective la sf r itul duratei lor de utilizare Portuguese Portugu s De acordo com a Directiva 2002 96 EC de Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e E...

Page 18: ...ajne komunalne odpadke proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani da tovrstne izdelke na koncu njihove ivljenjske dobe sprejmejo nazaj Danish Dansk I henhold til direktiv fra den europ isk...

Page 19: ...i zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog ivotnog vijeka Estonia Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 E elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete j tmete kohta mis j ustus 13 augustil 2005 o...

Page 20: ...Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet location Never touch the...

Page 21: ...ows 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation NVIDIA the NVIDIA logo DualNet and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and or other...

Page 22: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 23: ...ormation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you hav...

Page 24: ...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 future The package should contain the following ite...

Page 25: ...Socket 478 Support Processor Intel Penryn Quad core processor L2 Cache 3MB 6MB FSB Speed Support 667 800 1066 MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel Cantiga GM45 South Bridge Intel ICH9M Memory Technology...

Page 26: ...or VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 Consumer Infrared Receiver CIR x 1 Optional HDMI x 1 E SATA x 1 IEEE1394 x 1 Mic in x 1 Headphone Out x 1 SPDIF Out supported RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Card Rea...

Page 27: ...tion Port Items listed here may vary without notice 56K Fax MODEM MDC ML3054 LAN 10 100 1000 Ethernet Bluetooth Supported Optional Wireless Lan Supported Audio Internal Speaker 4 speakers Sound Volume...

Page 28: ...lay LCD Type 17 LCD display Optional WUXGA 1920x1200 non glare WSXGA 1680x1050 glare WXGA 1440 x 900 glare Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys WebCam CMOS 2 0 Mega Pixel optional Software...

Page 29: ...re that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main oper...

Page 30: ...to switch between the various different power saving modes or to turn this ECO function off recurrently Refer to the Power Management section on chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information...

Page 31: ...oid if the original equipped CPU or DRAM is replaced Webcam Press this button to turn the Webcam function on or off Bluetooth Press this button to turn the Bluetooth function on or off Wireless LAN Pr...

Page 32: ...m is turned off Battery Status Glowing green when the battery is being charged Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to repl...

Page 33: ...disk drive or the optical drive device 4 Touchpad This is the pointing device of the notebook 5 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard 6 Stereo Speakers Gi...

Page 34: ...R refers to a wide variety of devices employing the infrared electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications 2 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi functio...

Page 35: ...Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable high bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2 0 interfaces 2 IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high speed bus that allows you to connect high end...

Page 36: ...phone Connect the Center and Subwoofer speakers here Line In Used for an external audio device Connect the Rear Right and Left speakers here Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones Connect th...

Page 37: ...l 5 1 channel Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Speakers Right Left Front Speakers Right Left Line out 8 channel 7 1 channel Center Speaker Subwoofer Rear Speakers Right Left Front Speakers Right Left Sur...

Page 38: ...and more 6 E SATA Connector External Serial ATA 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 ad...

Page 39: ...network connection 3 Kensington Lock 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 ru...

Page 40: ...uch as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 5 Optical Device Drive Super Multi works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Blu ray is a high capacity...

Page 41: ...that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 2 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook 3 Ventilator...

Page 42: ...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 5 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the...

Page 43: ...the battery is removable 2 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...

Page 44: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 45: ...ery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrent...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...nd 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 approved...

Page 48: ...otebook and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2...

Page 49: ...f that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery p...

Page 50: ...ve 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 in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery relea...

Page 51: ...eps 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...

Page 52: ...according to local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is...

Page 53: ...spend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect It is unnecessary to di...

Page 54: ...nation Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place...

Page 55: ...he chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please...

Page 56: ...d 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 u...

Page 57: ...and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activat...

Page 58: ...ginning of the line or document Move the cursor down for one line Move to the end of the line or document The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose This key...

Page 59: ...re information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Decrease the built in speaker s volume...

Page 60: ...cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the scre...

Page 61: ...Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the...

Page 62: ...hpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your fin...

Page 63: ...d optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly...

Page 64: ...hased Super Multi Works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Blu ray It is a high capacity optical disc that holds 4 5 hours of high definition video HD on a single sided single la...

Page 65: ...button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 3 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 4 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the d...

Page 66: ...s 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 its e...

Page 67: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device ete To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable To connect the external display make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off and then connect the display to the notebook On...

Page 70: ...he 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 co...

Page 71: ...ial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help To reduce the risk of fir...

Page 72: ...e Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Removing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express card slot on your notebook The...

Page 73: ...3 30 Getting Started Removing the Express Card Installing the Express Card 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4...

Page 74: ...o the device and click Stop The diagram shown below is for reference only Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug th...

Page 75: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 76: ...How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup...

Page 77: ...menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting op...

Page 78: ...ecurity Menu Translation Install or clear Supervisor s and user s password settings Boot Menu Translation Set up boot type and boot sequence Exit Menu Translation Save or discard the changes before le...

Page 79: ...uary to 12 December Date Date The date from 01 to 31 Year Year The year can be adjusted by users Serial_ATA eSATA These items display the types of the IDE SATA devices installed in the notebook Press...

Page 80: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information Translation This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 81: ...ore 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 you should set the...

Page 82: ...4 8 BIOS Setup 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 Disabled...

Page 83: ...et the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu You can make advance settings of access right in the User Access Level item Setting options No Access View Only Limited a...

Page 84: ...a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and y...

Page 85: ...ese items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system Boot Settings Configuration Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Enter F1 F2 F9 F4 Select Change Opt Ge...

Page 86: ...Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings Exit Save Changes Exit Discard Changes Discard...

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