Installation Guide

Copyright 2006 MSI Computer Corp.

Overview: MS-1034 is shipped out as a bare bone. Some of the components are equipped while some are not. This installation guide provides you with the information of notebook hardware setup. Before assembling your Notebook, please prepare the installation tools and appropriate items. If you are not clear about the items, please contact your dealer for more information. Package check list: Optional Hardware Devices: HDD, Mini PCI WLAN card, CPU, Memory Before installing Devices in Notebook

The peripheral devices contained herein depend on your actual system configuration. Third-party trademarks and names are the properties of their respective owners. The information contained herein is relevant to software and hardware references only and in accordance with actual system configuration. All information is subject to change without notice.

Warning! Ensure power is turned off and Notebook Battery is removed before installing any hardware devices. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling any computer components such as CPU, Memory, HDD, mini-PCI Card, etc. Place components (CPU, Memory, HDD, mini-PCI Card, etc) on a grounded antistatic pad or on the foam bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the Notebook. If there are any difficulties installing hardware devices, please contact your dealer for further information.

Open View 1. Cover latch 2. Display Panel 3. Quick Launch Buttons and Power button 4. Status LEDs 5. Keyboard 6. Touchpad 7. Stereo Speakers Bottom View 1. CPU Compartment 2. Mini PCI Drive Compartment 3. Memory Compartment 4. Hard Disk Drive Compartment 5. Battery Unlock Button 6. Battery Pack

Rear View

Right view

Left view

Step 1: Installing CPU 1-1 Prepare a proper size flat head screw driver. Un-screw the screw until it can not go any further.

1-2 a.b.Locate the golden cut edge on the CPUs upper right-hand corner. Then insert the CPU into the Socket !!!The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation!!!

1-3 Adjust the CPU socket by turning the screw. Make sure the CPU is properly installed. Then press the CPU evenly by hand and tighten the screw using a flat head screw driver to lock the CPU in Place. !!! Please make sure the golden cut edge location is aligned with the notch of the CPU socket. If the CPU does not align with the CPU socket, it will damage the CPU!!!

Step 2: Installing CPU Heat Sink and Fan 2-1 Use the Heat Sink and Fan that is provided. 2-2 Slide the CPU Heat Sink into position over the CPU. !!! Be sure that there are no wires underneath the Heat Sink. !!!

2-3a.b.c.d.e. Align the five screws with the screw holes next to the CPU. You may need to slide the Heat Sink to the side to align. Tighten the five screws in a numerical order. !!! Improper connection of the CPU heat sink will damage the notebook and CPU!!!

2-6 After making sure that all screws are tight, connect the CPU Fan. !!! Connect the wires correctly. There is only one way to connect. DO NOT force in. !!! !!! Warning: failure to connect the fan may cause damage to the CPU or the notebook!!!

Step 3: Installing Notebook Memory 3-1 Align the memory module to the DIMM socket 1. !!! Memory module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the memory modules or DIMM sockets!!!

3-2 Push down the memory module gently until the metal-locking levers aside from the DIMM socket 1 is fastened.

3-3 If you have more than one memory module, please repeat steps 3-1 and 3-2. !!! Memory module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the memory modules or DIMM sockets!!!

3-4a.b.c.d.e.f. After installing the CPU and Memory, gently snap the cover until it locks into position. Lock down the cover by applying 4 screws.

Step 5: Installing Notebook Hard Drive (HDD) 5-1a. Please use the given HDD shielding tray.

!!! Hard Drive may not be included !!!

5-2 Insert the HDD into the given HDD shielding tray. !!! Improper alignment will cause damage to the HDD and the Notebook!!!

5-3a.b. After inserting the shield over the HDD, fasten with the screws that are provided.

5-4a.b. After installing the shield, place the HDD into the HDD bay. Gently push the HDD towards the side until HDD fits securely in place.

!!! Be sure to have HDD Plastic puller face up!!!

!!! Due to keyed notches on the HDD Shield, HDD will not fit correctly if installed on an angle !!!

5-5 a.b.c. After installing the HDD, slide the cover into position. Lock down the cover by applying 2 screws.

!!! Failure to apply 2 screws may cause HDD assembly to fall off in Notebook HDD area and will damage the HDD and Notebook!!!

Step 6: Installing the Battery 6-1a.b.c. Align battery to the battery slot and push down the battery gently.

Hint: If you wish to remove the battery, make sure the battery locking mechanism is in Unlock position.

Step 7: Final Check 7-1 Check all steps and make sure to fasten all the components and screws before powering on your Notebook. !!! Improper installation of any device(s) and loosen screws may damage the Notebook after powering on the notebook!!! Hint: If you are unable to power on your notebook after following the above procedure, or if there are any other issues, please contact your local retailer or national distributor for help.

Step 8: Entering BIOS Before powering on the Notebook, plug in Notebook power adapter into the Notebook. After pressing the power button, press <Del> immediately which will take you to the BIOS CMOS Setup Screen. 8-1 Adjust proper TIME by pressing <Enter>. Use <+> or <-> to configure System time.

8-2 Under BOOT menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, press <Enter> to select the first boot device. Have the first boot device as CD/DVD.

8-3 Insert a Bootable OS CD into the OSD tray.

8-4 To save/exit the BIOS Setup Screen, go under the Exit menu press <Enter> under Save Changes and Exit. Press <Enter> under the window that pops up to save/exit.

8-5 After seeing the Intel Logo, immediately press Enter in order to install OS and follow the given setup messages. 8-6 After installing OS, insert the given Driver CD to install the appropriate drivers in order. Hint: If you have any questions related to the BIOS Setup procedure or if there are any other issues, please contact your local retailers or national distributors for further support.