MSI Megabook M635 Getting Started

Msi megabook m635: user guide

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Preface
Chapter 1
General Introductions
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
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  • Page 1 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 G52-B1029XE...
  • Page 2: Preface

    M635 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.
  • Page 3: Fcc Conditions

    M635 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 must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Micro-Star International MS-1029/ M635 Preface...
  • Page 4: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery

    M635 Preface 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.
  • Page 5: Caution On Using Modem

    M635 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 locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    M635 Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Save this User Guide for possible use later. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating.
  • Page 7 M635 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 60 equipment. 13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.
  • Page 8: Trademarks

    M635 Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association.
  • Page 9: Copyright Notice

    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: support@msi.com.tw.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    M635 Table of Content Preface Regulations Information ... II FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... II FCC Conditions ... II Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ... III Caution on Using Modem ...IV CD-ROM Drive Notice ...V Safety Instructions ...VI Trademarks ...VIII Release History ...VIII Copyright Notice ...IX...
  • Page 11 M635 Top-open View ...2-6 Front View...2-8 Right-side View...2-10 Left-side View ...2-12 Rear View ...2-13 Bottom View...2-15 Power Management ...2-17 AC Adapter...2-17 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...
  • Page 12 M635 Removing the PC card ...3-8 Safely Remove Hardware...3-9 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 menu...4-9 Boot menu... 4-11 Exit menu ...4-12 Preface...
  • Page 13 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    M635 General Introductions ongratulations 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.
  • Page 15 M635 General Introductions 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.
  • Page 16: Unpacking

    M635 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.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
  • Page 18: Specification

    M635 Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight Processor Type Support Processor L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Socket Smart Power Management Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter 355mm(L) x 255mm(D) x 30mm(H) 2.8 kg 754-pin (uPGA) Mobile Turion 64 25W series Mobile Sempron 25W series...
  • Page 19 M635 Battery TypeI RTC Battery Storage HDD form factor IDE Controller Optical Device I/O Port Monitor(VGA) Consumer IR Mic-in Headphone Out RJ11 RJ45 TV-Out Communication Port 56K Fax/MODEM MDC (AC’97) 8 cells (Li-lon) (4400mAh / 4800mAh), appx. 3.0 hrs Yes, 3 years 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80GB Ultra DMA ATA-100 DVD-ROM/COMBO/DVD dual...
  • Page 20 M635 Wireless LAN PCMCIA Controller Slot CardBus Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller VRAM CRT Support Audio Sound Controller Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker SoundBlaster LAN Boot --- Yes Wfm --- Wfm 2.0 support IEEE 802.11b/g RICOH R5C593 Type II x 1 Support 15.4”...
  • Page 21 M635 Sound Volume Software & BIOS Support OS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Remote Controller Kensington Lock Hole Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Win XP Home and Professional edition Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support --- Yes (Win XP) Getting Started...
  • Page 22: Top-Open View

    M635 Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK.
  • Page 23 M635 Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook PC. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook PC from random closing. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
  • Page 24: Front View

    M635 Front View Cover Latch (External View) Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover. bounce back when loosing it. IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera). Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
  • Page 25 M635 Getting Started Consumer Infrared It is used to transfer the Remote Controller signal to control the device.
  • Page 26: Right-Side View

    M635 Getting Started Right-side View Status LED Battery: Glowing Green when recharging. Battery LED goes out when recharging is done or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Glowing Orange when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking Orange if the battery is out of order, and it is recommended to replace a new battery.
  • Page 27 M635 PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type-II PC card for expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card, modem card, memory card, etc. 3 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital) and MS (memory stick) cards Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system.
  • Page 28: Left-Side View

    M635 Left-side View Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer. 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.
  • Page 29 M635 Getting Started Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you purchased. The optical device allows you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 2-13...
  • Page 30: Rear View

    M635 Rear View Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. 2-14 Getting Started...
  • Page 31: Bottom View

    M635 Bottom View Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. Mini PCI, Memory, CPU Compartment Mini PCI slot -- The built-in wireless LAN card of the computer is installed in this compartment.
  • Page 32 M635 Memory Slot -- This compartment also includes two SO-DIMM slots for expanding the memory size up to 2GB. Please note that the memory installation/replacement must be done by an authorized retailer. Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. HDD Compartment Inside this compartment is the Hard Drive.
  • Page 33: Power Management

    M635 Power Management 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 approved for your Notebook;...
  • Page 34: Battery Pack

    M635 Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord.
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  • Page 36: Replacing The Battery Pack

    M635 Replacing the Battery Pack Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place. After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track, then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber. Warning Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK.
  • Page 37: Using The Battery Pack

    M635 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. Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery.
  • Page 38: Charging The Battery Pack

    M635 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: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.
  • Page 39: Basic Operations

    M635 Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The Notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time.
  • Page 40: Have A Good Work Habit

    M635 Keep your hands and feet with Adjust the optimal comfort. angle and position of LCD panel. Adjust the desk’s height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time;...
  • Page 41: Knowing The Keyboard

    M635 Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 86-key keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the Notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys.
  • Page 42: Typewriter Keys

    M635 Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the...
  • Page 43: Cursor Keys

    M635 Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, which 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.
  • Page 44: Numeric Keys

    M635 The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use 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 for one space.
  • Page 45: Function Keys

    M635 Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows 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, please refer to your Windows manual or online help.
  • Page 46: Knowing The Touchpad

    M635 Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your Notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger.
  • Page 47: Using The Touchpad

    M635 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: 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 pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously in the same direction.
  • Page 48 M635 desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Using the Touchpad Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-32 Getting Started...
  • Page 49 M635 Getting Started Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-hand user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.
  • Page 50: About Hard Disk Drive

    M635 About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) 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 devices.
  • Page 51: Using The Optical Storage

    M635 Using the Optical Storage Your Notebook is equipped with an optical storage device, which is known as the CD/DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD Combo and DVD Dual drive. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. CD-ROM Drive: Allows you to read CD disks, including audio CDs and CD-R/RW disks.
  • Page 52: Inserting The Cd

    M635 Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the DVD-ROM drive. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially.
  • Page 53: Removing The Cd

    M635 Removing the CD Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. Push the tray back into the drive.
  • Page 54: Customizing This Notebook

    Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
  • Page 55: Connecting The External Devices

    M635 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. Modem IEEE 1394 Device Mouse/ Keyboard Customizing this Notebook Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Printer Televsion Moniter...
  • Page 56: Connecting The Peripheral Devices

    M635 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Mouse You can connect a mouse to your Notebook through the PS/2 port or USB port. If there is no PS/2 port available on your Notebook, but you only have mouse of PS/2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver.
  • Page 57: Connecting The Webcam

    M635 Connecting the WebCam You can connect a WebCam to your Notebook through the USB port. connect the WebCam: Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. Connect your WebCam to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your WebCam driver and enable the WebCam function.
  • Page 58: Connecting The Ieee 1394 Devices

    M635 Plug the monitor’s D-type connector into the Notebook’s VGA port. Connect the monitor’s power cord and turn on the monitor. Turn on the Notebook and the monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system.
  • Page 59: Connecting The Communication Devices

    M635 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. This built-in 10/100 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps.
  • Page 60: Pc Card Installation

    M635 PC Card Installation The PC card slot of your Notebook allows you to install comprehensive Type-II PC cards that support various functions for your necessary, including the LAN/WLAN card, modem card and memory card. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card, including how to install and remove it.
  • Page 61: Removing The Pc Card

    M635 Removing the PC card Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out. Pull it out of the slot. Do not hold the “golden finger” when installing the PC card; otherwise, it may cause interference or damage to the PC card.
  • Page 62: Safely Remove Hardware

    M635 Customizing this Notebook Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, 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.
  • Page 63: Bios Setup

    Prefeace Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
  • Page 64: About Bios Setup

    M635 About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. You want to reload the default BIOS settings.
  • Page 65: Control Keys

    M635 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.
  • Page 66: Bios Setup Menu

    M635 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date.
  • Page 67: Main Menu

    M635 Main menu System Overview System Overview will show you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes. Following is CPU’s information about its Type and Speed. System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode.
  • Page 68 M635 System Date This item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Date The date from 01 to 31. Year The year can be adjusted by users.
  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    M635 BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced Settings Primary and Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary master/slave IDE devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more.
  • Page 70 M635 BIOS Setup to Enabled. Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, like mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or boot your system by USB device, you should enable this function by selecting Enabled.
  • Page 71: Security Menu

    M635 BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter].
  • Page 72 M635 When the Supervisor Password is set, the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu. You can make further settings of access right in the User Access Level item. Setting options: No Access, View Only, Limited and Full Access. The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented.
  • Page 73: Boot Menu

    M635 BIOS Setup Boot menu Quiet Boot This item enables you to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen. Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
  • Page 74: Exit Menu

    M635 BIOS Setup Exit menu Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility.

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