MSI L710 Getting Started

General Introductions Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Customizing this Notebook

Chapter 3

BIOS setup

Chapter 4

Preface

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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 interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee 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 equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

w Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
w Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
w Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

w Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

NOTE

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

2. Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used in order
to comply with the emission limits.

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FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

MS-10

49/ L710

Micro

-

Star International

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same

fabrikat og type.

Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
(Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen
gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

(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.
(Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää

, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(French) ATTENTION: II y a danger d’ex;losion s’il y a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un
type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usages conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
(Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt
same batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av ap

paratfabrikanten.

Brukte batterier kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
(Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma

batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction.

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Caution on Using Modem

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.

Optical Disc Drive 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 contact your nearest
“AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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Macrovision Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Safety Instructions

1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.

2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.

4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.

6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do
not place anything on the power cord.

8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:

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w The power cord or plug is damaged.
w Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
w The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
w The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work

according to User’s Manual.

w The equipment was dropped and damaged.
w The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or
cause an electrical shock.

12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a
storage temperature of 60OC (140OF) or above, which may damage the
equipment.

13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the
same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.

WEEE Statement

(English) To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist,
MSI must remind you that...
Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005,
products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as
municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment

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will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI
will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of
MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products
to local collection points.
(Deutsch) Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte
dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle
entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und
Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr
gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte
entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an
einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
(Français) En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI
tient à rappeler ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement
électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août
2005, que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés
dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de
ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie.
MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de
vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez
retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
(Русский) Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по

защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

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В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по
предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным
электрическим и электронным оборудованием (директива WEEE
2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года, изделия,
относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут
рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители
вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его
для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать
требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете
вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

(Español) MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio
ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o
equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los
productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos" no pueden ser
depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes
de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos
al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos
de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su
periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio
establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa
autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.
(Nederlands) Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren

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dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van
Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus
2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling.
Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te
nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn
handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in
de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale
inzamelingspunten.
(Srpski) Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o
okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije ("EU") o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj
opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005,
proizvodi koji spadaju pod "elektronsku i električnu opremu" ne mogu više biti
odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu
natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će
poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek
trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete
vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
(Polski) Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca
o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej ("UE") dotyczącą odpadów produktów
elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w
życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i

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elektroniczne " nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc
producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie
gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując
produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia.
Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.
(TÜRKÇE) Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için
hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı,
2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli
olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe
atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri
bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne
satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri
alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
(ČESKY) Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI
upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie ("EU") o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických
výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat "elektrické
a elektronické výrobky" v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové
výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na
odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich
životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

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(MAGYAR) Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve
környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és
elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az
elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági
hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak
az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI
betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév
alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén.
Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
(Italiano) Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti
ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali
Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005,
prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non
possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali
saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si
adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati
venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile
portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta.

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Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

w Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

w AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal

Notebook Memory Card International Association.

Release History

Version Revision Note Date

1.0 First Release December, 2005

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Copyright Notice

The material in this guide is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but
no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are
under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without
notice.
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR
REFERENCE ONLY. The model you bought may be slightly different from the
illustrations and descriptions in this guide. If you are not sure about these
information, such as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your
local vendor for help.

Technical Support

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and
other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/.
Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail].

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Preface

Regulations Information.....................................................................................II

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................II

FCC Conditions............................................................................................III

Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery....................................................IV

Caution on Using Modem...................................................................................V

Optical Disc Drive Notice....................................................................................V

Macrovision Notice ...........................................................................................VI

Safety Instructions.............................................................................................VI

WEEE Statement................................................................................................VII

Trademarks........................................................................................................XIII

Release History.................................................................................................XIII

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................XIV

Technical Support............................................................................................XIV

Introductions

How to Use This Manual..................................................................................1-2

Unpacking..........................................................................................................1-4

Table of Content

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Getting Started

Specification......................................................................................................2-2

Product View.....................................................................................................2-6

Top-open View............................................................................................2-6

Front View...................................................................................................2-9

Right-side View.........................................................................................2-11

Left-side View...........................................................................................2-13

Rear View.................................................................................................2-14

Bottom View..............................................................................................2-15

Power Management........................................................................................2-16

AC Adapter................................................................................................2-16

Battery Pack.............................................................................................2-18

Using the Battery Pack.............................................................................2-21

Basic Operations............................................................................................2-23

Safety and Comfort Tips...........................................................................2-23

Have a Good Work Habit.........................................................................2-24

Knowing the Keyboard.............................................................................2-25

Knowing the Touchpad.............................................................................2-30

About Hard Disk Drive..............................................................................2-34

Using the Optical Disc Drive....................................................................2-35

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Customizing this Notebook

Connecting the External Devices...................................................................3-2

Connecting the Peripheral Devices...........................................................3-3

Connecting the Communication Devices...................................................3-6

PC Card Installation..........................................................................................3-7

Installing the PC card.................................................................................3-7

Removing the PC card...............................................................................3-8

Express Card Installation................................................................................3-9

Installing the Express card.........................................................................3-9

Removing the Express card.......................................................................3-9

Safely Remove Hardware...............................................................................3-10

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

Boot menu...................................................................................................4-9

Security menu...........................................................................................4-10

Exit menu..................................................................................................4-12

General Introductions Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Customizing this Notebook

Chapter 3

BIOS setup

Chapter 4

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Congratulations on becoming a new 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 our reputation for
unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

How to Use This Manual

This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this
notebook. It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this
notebook.

Chapter 1, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the
accessories of this notebook. It is recommended to check out that if you have
all the accessories included when you open the packing box. If any item is
damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased this
notebook.

Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and
introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and
externals of this notebook. Also, this chapter instructs the correct procedure of
installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and the brief ideas on how to use this
notebook.

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Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in

connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394
devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC
card.

Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

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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
future.

The package should contain the following items:

w Notebook
w User’s Manual or Quick Start Guide
w All-in-one software DVD containing the drivers and utilities and

optional recovery function.

w Warranty Card
w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack
w AC adapter and power cord
w Phone cable/Phone jack (optional)
w Notebook carry bag (optional)

These accessories listed above may change without notice.

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Getting Started

Chapter 2

Customizing this Notebook

Chapter 3

BIOS setup

Chapter 4

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Specification

Physical Characteristic

Dimension 395mm(L) x 278mm(D) x 26.5~34.9mm(H)
Weight 3.2kg

CPU

Processor Type 754-pin (uPGA)

Support Processor

Mobile Turion 64 25/35W series, Sempron
25W series

L1 Cache 128K (Turion); 64K (Sempron)

L2 Cache

512KB/1MB (Turion);

128KB/256KB (Sempron)
FSB Speed 533MHz
Socket Socket N (754-pin)
Smart Power Management Support AMD Power Now

Core Chips

North Bridge RS482M
South Bridge SB450

Memory

Technology DDR 333/400
Memory DDR SO-DIMM X 2 slot

128/256/512/1024MB DDR SDRAM
Maximum 2GB (1G DDR SO-DIMM X 2)

Power

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AC Adapter 90W, 19 Volt
Battery Pack 6 cells standard / 9 cells optional(Li-ion)

(4400mAH / 7200mAH)
RTC Battery Yes, 3 years

Storage

HDD form factor 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80GB
Optical Device COMBO/DVD dual

I/O Port

Monitor VGA
USB x 3 (USB version 2.0)
Line-in x 1
Mic-in x 1
Headphone/SPDIF Out x 1 (SPDIF-Out supported)
RJ11 x 1
RJ45 x 1
DVB Antenna (Optional) x 1
TV-Out x 1 (S-Video)

Communication Port

56K Fax/MODEM MD560LMI-2 (AZALIA I/F)
LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g MSI 6833(B)

PCI EXPRESS PCMCIA

Slot EXPRESS Card x 1
Card Bus Type II x 1

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Controller O2

Display

LCD Type 17” WXGA +/ WSXGA+

Video

Controller ATI RS482M
VRAM Sharing system memory
LCD 1440 x 900 for WXGA+/

1680 x 1050 for WSXGA+
CRT Support 640x480, max, 32bit color

800x600, max, 32bit color

1024x768, max, 32bit color

1152 x 768, max 32bit color

1280 x 1024, max. 32bit color

1400x1050, max, 32bit color

1600 x 1200, max.32bit color

Audio

Sound Controller ATI SB450
Sound Codec chip Realtek ALC882H
Internal Speaker 2 Speakers
SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible

(Not support DOS)

Software & BIOS

Support OS Win XP Home and Professional edition
USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only