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GX630

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Overview


GX630



 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium


 Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology

- CPU Turbo Mode

With MSI exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology, while the GX630 is in AC mode, just by touching the turbo button above the keyboard, you can simultaneously increase the speed of your CPU, also the computer may run smoother and to the best of its abilities. 

 
*The test result differs under different testing environment

 Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System


The GX630 selects the brand new ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, as the power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks.

Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among the 5 different modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode while performing game applications, playing multimedia applications, performing presentation applications, dealing with office documentation tasks, or looking forward to minimizing the battery power consumption.

All you have to do is press lightly on the “ECO OFF” to return to the original setting.


 

Gaming

Movie

Presentation

Office

Turbo Battery

ECO off

 


 The Brand New Gaming Beauty Exterior Design
- The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design

The outer body is once again surrounded with the ingenious flame design as an extension of the previous G-Series' unique element, symbolizing the essence of speed, marking the total presence of the G-Series. Furthermore, the new GX 630 has selected aluminum as the base for our exterior, and adding the metallic threads for design on the cover, giving it an outstanding sense of fashion. The high quality feel of the body added with the flames as the concept of speed, the GX630 is a must-have accessory for the modern stylish games obsessed with speed, a totally new experience in gaming.



- Aerodynamic Touch Sensor 

The GX630 has applied the aerodynamic touchpad design, using a simple black mirror plate as base and red linings to accentuate the slickness of the faceplate. There are no added accessories, and under the icy colors evolve a sense of elegance and professionalism. It creates a sharp contrast to the red outer body, adding even more individualism to the GX630.

All you have to do is press gently on the touch sensor to start any applications while operating, just as simple as that.




- W/A/S/D Buttons on the Keyboard 

In addition, keeping the gamers’ playing habits in mind, GX630 especially added the colorful W, A, S, D buttons on the keyboard, so the player can find the direction controls in record time. Every second counts when it comes to transitions in games! Keep the edge in the fast paced world of intense gaming competition. 





 Ultra Lightweight Design with Aluminum Alloy Casing


15.4" LCD display provides a grand viewing experience for the ultimate viewing pleasure. With the high resolution and the perfect length and width ration of 16:10 for the screen, in addition also being capable of displaying DVD caliber images for your gaming and viewing pleasures. Enjoy the thrill of feeling like being right there in the midst of the action. In the other hand, featuring slim appearance, along with a weight of at most 2.7kg (including battery), GX630 is much more portable than other 15.4" notebooks in the market. With the ultra mobile GX630 there is no reason to be bored on your next business trip.



The Unbelievable Visual Realism
- The Best nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in 512 MB VRAM)


The best nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D graphic card (Built-in 512 MB VRAM) delivers remarkable performance and an unsurpassed feature set for accelerating spectacular gaming. For a more fluid, more detailed, more realistic 3D high-definition while playing the game or watch movie. Never a moment of delay to occur, feel the excitement!





- Exclusive MSI VIVID Image Enhancement Technology

MSI’s exclusive VIVID LCD technology is able to display signals for a better richness in colors. The colors from the monitors of the GX630 has an intense sense of levels, and you can even detect in the presence of the finest details. Whether you are playing a computer game, editing images, or watching movies, the images are presented as 3-dimensional as it possibly gets.





Rich Audio Experience
- 7.1 Channel Output


3D 360º surround sound gives you the sensation of being enveloped in audio as you listen to music. Whether you use the front-mounted speakers or support a 7.1 channel SPDIF audio output, the GX630 presents rich sound effects ideal for multimedia applications. Recognized and approved by the highest standards of Dolby®, the GX630 guarantees to enable the enthusiasts to experience the thrill and excitement of movies, music, games, and TV in stunning surround sound.





Abundant Entertainment
- High-Definition Multimedia Interface


Via a single cable, HDMI output connector not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also provides pristine transmission of high-definition digital video and digital audio up to 1080p resolution- allowing easy connection of HD enabled equipment such as HD monitor, HD TV, or HD projector for the best multimedia experience. With this impeccable video quality, the GX630 offers you the best way to enjoy your favorite movie titles and TV programs.




- Featuring the Latest E- SATA Support

GX630 supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. So, this external SATA allows easily sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.



- Built-In 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam

You can create amazing videos, shoot still photos or add live videos your instant messages while you chat.



- Independent Numeric Keypad

The GX630 has an independent numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard. Using this keypad is intuitive and requires no extra learning process on the part of the user.



- Create a High-Quality, All-Around, Wireless Living Space

802.11 b/g wireless networking standards and will get you on the Internet wirelessly anytime. Because of Bluetooth wireless transmission capability, you can also create a high quality digital living space all around.


 Exceptional Visual Performance and Power Efficient Mobility

To deliver truly high performance computing power, the GX630 uses the newest AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor. Additionally GX630 is also equipped with a 3-in-1 card reader and a Multi-DVD burner. So, you can easy to edit or save high-quality photos/video as desktop PC.



 

 

MSI Reminds You...
1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific specifications with your local dealers.
2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

 

MSI Reminds You...

  1. The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
  2. The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.

Specifications

CPU AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor
OS Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Chipset nVIDIA MCP77
Memory 512MB/1GB (DDR2 667/800) ,Max:4 GB
LCD Size 15.4" WSXGA+/WXGA ACV(Amazing Crystal Vision) Display
Graphics nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT
Graphics VRAM DDR3 512MB
HDD (GB) 160GB/250GB/320GB SATA (5400RPM)
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi/ Blu-ray
Audio SoundBlaster compatible
Webcam 2.0M
Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Bluetooth V2.0+EDR
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 3
eSATA 1
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Express Card 1
Modem port 1
AC Adapter 120W
Battery 6/9 cells
Dimension 358(L) X 260(D) X 27~31(H)mm
Weight (KG) 2.7

 

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.

 

Awards

Date: 2009-03
Title: "Bullseye Award Score: 90%"
Review: Open
Media: FiringSquad.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Editor's Choice - Extra PC
Date: 2009-01
Title: Editor's Choice
Review: -
Media: Extra PC
Country: Czech Republic
Recommended Award - extranotebook.cz
Date: 2008-12
Title: Recommended Award
Review: Open
Media: extranotebook.cz
Country: Czech Republic
Excellent - Notebookjournal.de
Date: 2007-10
Title: Excellent
Review: Open
Media: Notebookjournal.de
Country: Germany

BIOS

non-win 8

!Special Note:

The BIOS files provided here are exclusive only for MSI-branded Notebook PCs and not compatible with any MSI Whitebook/Whitebrand barebones. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage caused by improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.

- If the notebook you purchased has Win7 Bios installed, please DON'T attempt to update using Windows 8 bios (or vice versa). Failure to abide may result in bricking your system.

- Although there's a bios detection program written to protect user from cross flashing the bios (Win7 to Win8 bios or vice versa), still DON'T experiment. Failure to abide may result in breaking your system.

For Windows 8:

To know about how to update win8 BIOS under windows mode, please click here.

For Windows 7 / VISTA / XP:
a. 1) To know about how to update BIOS Firmware under DOS mode, please click here
2) Please execute "flash.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade BIOS Firmware.

b. To know about how to update BIOS under windows 7, please click here (Only for CR640 / CX640 / CX640MX / CX480)


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Description Description: Fixed F3 issue.
Version 10Q
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2011-07-26
Download 1652_10Q.zip File Size 0.77 MB
OS non-win 8
Note

Driver

Win7 32,Vista 32,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

To enjoy MSI notebook technology, please install MSI System Control Manager or S-Bar to enable MSI exclusive hotkey function. MSI System Control Manager and S-Bar can be downloaded from Utility web page under Download menu. The utility for each notebook will vary between different models. Please install the utility dedicated for your notebook.


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Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.5898
Type Audio Release Date 2009-12-25
OS Win7 32
Download ad_alc888_6.0.1.5898_al00.zip File Size 57.95 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 5.10.0.5657
Type Audio Release Date 2009-10-20
OS XP 32
Download 1652_ad_6.0.1.5657_vx00.zip File Size 42.66 MB
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.5657
Type Audio Release Date 2009-10-20
OS Vista 32
Download 1652_ad_6.0.1.5657_vx00.zip File Size 42.66 MB
Nvidia MCP77MH Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
Version 17.05
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-21
OS Vista 32
Download cs_nvdiamcp77mh_17.05_vt32.zip File Size 23.11 MB
Nvidia MCP77MH Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
Version 15.5
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-21
OS Win7 32
Download cs_mcp77_15.5_w732.zip File Size 59.54 MB
Nvidia MCP77MH Chipset
Description This driver package includes LAN driver.
Version 17.05
Type Chipset Release Date 2009-10-21
OS XP 32
Download gx630_cs_17.05_xp32.zip File Size 21.23 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 7.10.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-12-24
OS Win7 32
Download bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip File Size 73.52 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.01
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS XP 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description
Version 6.40.0.1
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download bt_6837d_6.40.01_vx32.zip File Size 66.51 MB
JMicron Card Reader
Description
Version 1.00.45.00
Type Card Reader Release Date 2010-08-18
OS Win7 32
Download cr_jmb38x_1.00.45.00_w700.zip File Size 1.12 MB
JMicron Card Reader
Description
Version 1.0.24.12
Type Card Reader Release Date 2009-04-24
OS Vista 32
Download cr_jmb38x_1.0.24.12_vx32.zip File Size 3.25 MB
JMicron Card Reader
Description
Version 1.0.24.12
Type Card Reader Release Date 2009-04-24
OS XP 32
Download cr_jmb38x_1.0.24.12_vx32.zip File Size 3.25 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS / 9600M GT
Description
Version 6.14.11.7688
Type VGA Release Date 2010-01-21
OS XP 32
Download nvga_gf9600_6.14.11.7688_xp32.zip File Size 70.67 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS / 9800M GS
Description
Version 7.15.11.7688
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-29
OS Vista 32
Download nvga_gf9600gf9800_7.15.11.7688_vt32.zip File Size 67.29 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT / 110M / 130M
Description
Version 8.15.11.8642
Type VGA Release Date 2009-10-20
OS Win7 32
Download nvga_gf9600gf110mgf130m_8.15.11.8642_w732.zip File Size 76.45 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.88.0
Type Modem Release Date 2010-12-21
OS Vista 32
Download md_agere_2.1.88_vx32.zip File Size 1.42 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.88.0
Type Modem Release Date 2010-12-21
OS XP 32
Download md_agere_2.1.88_vx32.zip File Size 1.42 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.25.5
Type Modem Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.25.5_w700.zip File Size 2.94 MB
Agere Modem
Description
Version 2.1.95.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download md_agere_2.1.95_al00.zip File Size 1.61 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.20.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-07-14
OS XP 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.20.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.93 MB
Motorola Modem
Description
Version 6.12.20.0
Type Modem Release Date 2009-07-14
OS Vista 32
Download md_motorola_6.12.20.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.93 MB
Touchpad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2010-03-01
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
TouchPad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2010-02-08
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
TouchPad
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type TouchPad Release Date 2009-05-15
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 9.2.0.458
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne773ne785h_9.2.0.458.w700.zip File Size 17.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Win7 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_w700.zip File Size 1.58 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-09-30
OS Vista 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_vt00.zip File Size 1.46 MB
msi Wireless Lan_6890/6891
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 3.1.8.1
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-07-21
OS XP 32
Download wl_68906891_3.1.8.1_xp00.zip File Size 1.58 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 7.7.0.394
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2010-04-08
OS XP 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770785h_7.7.0.394_xp32.zip File Size 31.48 MB
Atheros Wireless Lan
Description You can identify the type of WLAN module being used from the document provided below:
http://www.msi.com/html/pdf/wireless_note.pdf
Version 7.7.0.331
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2009-09-14
OS Vista 32
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne785h_7.7.0.331_vt32.zip File Size 20.88 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810 / Hybrid MC860
Description Digital M810: 8.4.28.1
Hybrid MC860: 1.42.8.428
Version 8.4.28.1
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2010-02-25
OS XP 32
Download tv_mc810mc860_1.42.8.428_vx00.zip File Size 7 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Hybrid MC865
Description
Version 5.9.0721.0812
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2010-02-25
OS Win7 32
Download tv_mc865_5.9.0721.0812_al00.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Digital M810 / Hybrid MC860
Description Digital M810: 8.4.28.1
Hybrid MC860: 1.42.8.428
Version 8.4.28.1
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2009-10-15
OS Vista 32
Download tv_mc810mc860_1.42.8.428_vx00.zip File Size 7 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Hybrid MC865
Description
Version 5.9.0721.0812
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2008-10-29
OS Vista 32
Download tv_mc865_5.9.0721.0812_al00.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Kworld TV Tuner_Hybrid MC865
Description
Version 5.9.0721.0812
Type TV Tuner Release Date 2008-10-29
OS XP 32
Download tv_mc865_5.9.0721.0812_al00.zip File Size 4.28 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.7.4.0
Type CIR Release Date 2009-09-22
OS Win7 32
Download cir_vishay_2.7.4.0_w700.zip File Size 0.75 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.5.0.0
Type CIR Release Date 2008-10-27
OS XP 32
Download cir_vishay_2.5.0.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.18 MB
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Description
Version 2.5.0.0
Type CIR Release Date 2008-10-27
OS Vista 32
Download cir_vishay_2.5.0.0_vx32.zip File Size 2.18 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-06-24
OS Win7 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS XP 32
Download File Size 0 MB
Camera
Description This device uses the native driver bundled in operating system.
Version
Type Camera Release Date 2010-03-16
OS Vista 32
Download File Size 0 MB
AMD PowerNow
Description
Version 1.3.2.0
Type CPU Release Date 2010-01-20
OS XP 32
Download pn_1.3.2.0_xp32.zip File Size 2.72 MB

Utility

Win7 64,Win7 32,XP 32

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.


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Simple Camera Application (Win7 32)
Description Webcam Application
Version 1.0.909.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2009-12-09
OS Win7 32
Download simcam_v7_nb.zip File Size 0.76 MB
Note
System Control Manager (SCM)
Description System Control Manager
Version 2.209.1106.005.10
Type Utility Release Date 2009-11-23
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, XP 32
Download scm_vx7_nb.zip File Size 5.41 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application
Description Webcam Application (XP32)
Version 1.0.0.0717
Type Utility Release Date 2008-11-26
OS XP 32
Download webcamtool_vr630_xp32_nb.zip File Size 4.08 MB
Note

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.


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Asia

Eastern Europe

Global / America

Others

Western Europe

FAQ

Release Date Title
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 Why my WLAN will disconnect automatically when watching online video streaming (for about 2 minutes) under XP. My notebook has equipped with MS-6891 WLAN card and website is www.pms.co.kr.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 I cannot access Control Panel properties namely: network properties, user properties, system properties. What do I need to do?
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 Whenver the system resumes from stand-by mode (S3), brightness level cannot be adjust anymore; and to recover the function, I need to always restart the system.
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 Why are there two items named “NVIDIA Control Panel” in Windows Control Panel under Windows 7?
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 Bluetooth Assistant pops up when NB enters into Windows 7. I can see a program "BtAssist.exe" exists in Windows Task Manager though my NB does not equip Bluetooth module.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 Before upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7, please do the following to back up your personal data.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 How to use Windows XP mode under Windows 7
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 When playing WMV file by Windows Media Player under Vista or Win 7, dragging the media player to an external monitor display at extended mode would causes green color spread or blurred image.
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 Using Wireless LAN Ralink 6890/6891, system often disconnects.
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 I have Vista Home Premium installed and the tilde key (~) does not function in few games, for instance, Crysis, Sins of a Solar Empire and Rome Total War. I guess it has something to do with Windows Vista because I have played these games on Windows XP with no problems.
Common FAQ