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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-N1022X1...
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Page 2: Preface
S425 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
S425 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. -
Page 4: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery
S425 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
S425 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. -
Page 6: Macrovision Notice
S425 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. - Page 7 S425 The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual. The equipment was dropped and damaged.
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Page 8: Weee Statement
MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points. - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti.
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Page 13: Trademarks
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. -
Page 14: 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 15: Table Of Contents
S425 Table of Content 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 CD-ROM Drive Notice ...V Macrovision Notice...VI Safety Instructions ...VI WEEE Statement ...VIII... - Page 16 S425 Getting Started Specification...2-2 Product Overview ...2-6 Top-open View ...2-6 Front View...2-8 Left-side View ... 2-11 Right-side View...2-13 Rear View ...2-15 Bottom View...2-16 Power Management ...2-18 AC Adapter...2-18 Battery Pack ...2-20 Using the Battery Pack...2-23 Basic Operations ...2-25 Safety and Comfort Tips...2-25 Have a Good Work Habit ...2-26...
- Page 17 S425 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 (Optional) ...3-9 Installing the Express card ...3-9 Removing the Express card ...3-9...
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- Page 19 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
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Page 20: How To Use This Manual
S425 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 21 S425 General Introductions 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...
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Page 22: Unpacking
S425 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 23: Getting Started
Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4... -
Page 24: Specification
S425 Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight Processor Type Support Processor L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type I Battery Type I Life 332mm(L) x 229.5mm(D) x 32.4mm(H) 2.25 kg (6-cell Li-battery) - Page 25 S425 Battery Type I Life In Stand by Mode Storage HDD form factor IDE Controller Optical Device I/O Port Monitor(VGA) Headphone Out Mic-in Line-in SPDIF Out TV-Out RJ11 RJ45 IEEE1394 Communication Port 56K Fax/MODEM MDC (AC’97) 3D Mark2003 S3, battery:5days S4,S5:30days 9.5mm(High), 40/60/80GB...
- Page 26 S425 Wireless LAN PCMCIA Controller Slot CardBus Express Card Slot Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller VRAM CRT Support PTT Approval --- Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE) PCI LAN --- Realtek RTL8101L Wake on LAN --- Support on S3/S4 (AC mode) state LAN Boot --- Yes Wfm 2.0 support...
- Page 27 S425 Display Detect Audio Sound Controller Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker SoundBlaster Software & BIOS Support OS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Compliance 800x600, max. 32bit color 1024x768, max. 32bit color 1400x1050, max. 32bit color 1152 x 768, max 32bit color 1280 x 1024, max.
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Page 28: Product Overview
S425 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 29 S425 Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook from random closing. Display Panel The 14-inch WXGA color LCD screen displays the output of the computer.
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Page 30: Front View
S425 Front View 6 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital), MS (memory stick) , MS Pro, MS Dual, and XD cards. Cover Latch (External View) Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover. - Page 31 S425 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Status LED Battery Status: Glowing green when the battery is being charged. Glowing orange when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking orange as the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery.
- Page 32 S425 Power On / Standby: It is Green when the power is on; it is blinking green when it is in standby mode. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Green when Notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Caps Lock: Glowing Green when the Caps Lock function is activated.
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Page 33: Left-Side View
S425 Left-side View Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the Notebook. 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 Notebook display. - Page 34 S425 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. “plug-and-play” technology, so that you can connect and remove the USB devices without turning off the computer.
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Page 35: Right-Side View
S425 Right-side View USB Ports 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. “plug-and-play” technology, so that you can connect and remove the USB devices without turning off the computer. - Page 36 S425 Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available in the Notebook, 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 Notebook.
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Page 37: Rear View
S425 Rear View Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector. With the 56K V.90 modem, you can make a dial-up connection. -
Page 38: Bottom View
S425 Bottom View Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. 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. - Page 39 S425 Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is pushed to unlock position, the battery is removable. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.
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Page 40: Power Management
S425 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. -
Page 41: Disconnecting The Ac Power
S425 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. -
Page 42: Battery Pack
S425 Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 6-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. A fully charged battery pack can supply power to the Notebook up to 3 hours (Using 6-cell battery). - Page 43 S425 Getting Started 2-21...
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Page 44: Replacing The Battery Pack
S425 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. -
Page 45: Using The Battery Pack
S425 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 46: Charging The Battery Pack
S425 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 47: Basic Operations
S425 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. -
Page 48: Have A Good Work Habit
S425 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 49: Knowing The Keyboard
S425 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 50: Typewriter Keys
S425 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. -
Page 51: Cursor Keys
S425 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. - Page 52 S425 Move to the previous page. Move to the next page. Move to the beginning of the line (or document). 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.
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Page 53: Numeric Keys
S425 Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a set of numeric keypad, which is embedded in the typewriter keys. When the Num Lock is activated, you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations. Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key (... - Page 54 S425 Increase the LCD brightness. Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. Disable the Notebook’s audio function. Force the Notebook into suspend mode (depending on the system configuration). 2-32 Getting Started...
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Page 55: Knowing The Touchpad
S425 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. -
Page 56: Using The Touchpad
S425 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 57 S425 desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. 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.
- Page 58 S425 Getting Started Mouse Properties Window 2-36...
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Page 59: About Hard Disk Drive
S425 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 60: Using The Optical Storage
S425 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. -
Page 61: Inserting The Cd
S425 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 62: Removing The Cd
S425 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. -
Page 63: Customizing This Notebook
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Page 64: Connecting The External Devices
S425 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. IEEE1394 Device Modem Mouse/ Keyboard Customizing this Notebook Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Moniter Printer WebCam Televsion... -
Page 65: Connecting The Peripheral Devices
S425 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 PS2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. -
Page 66: Connecting The Webcam
S425 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 67 S425 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].
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Page 68: Connecting The Communication Devices
S425 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 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 1000Mbps. -
Page 69: Pc Card Installation
S425 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 70: Removing The Pc Card
S425 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. Reattach the dummy card back to the slot. Do not hold the “golden finger” when installing the PC card;... -
Page 71: Express Card Installation (Optional)
S425 Express Card Installation (Optional) This computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. -
Page 72: Safely Remove Hardware
S425 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. -
Page 73: Bios Setup
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Page 74: About Bios Setup
S425 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. -
Page 75: Control Keys
S425 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 76: Bios Setup Menu
S425 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 77: Main Menu
S425 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. The variable settings in Main menu are Share Memory, System Time and System Date. - Page 78 S425 software that conflict with the Execute-Disable Bit Capability. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
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Page 79: Advanced Menu
S425 Advanced menu Advanced Settings Primary IDE Master/Slave 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 80 S425 BIOS Setup When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400 or FSB533). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor’s speed will...
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Page 81: Boot Menu
S425 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 Setting The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where... -
Page 82: Security Menu
S425 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 83 S425 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.
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Page 84: Exit Menu
S425 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.