Index

Overview Step 1: Installing CPU Step 2: Installing CPU Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Step 3: Installing Notebook Memory Step 4: Installing Mini PCI WLAN Card Step 5: Installing Notebook Hard Drive (HDD) Step 6: Installing the Battery Step 7: Final Check Step 8: Entering BIOS
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Installation Guide

Overview
MS-1016 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 for the installation tools and appropriate items. If you are not clear about the items, please contact your dealer for more 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

Package check list

Optional Hardware Devices: HDD, Mini PCI WLAN card, CPU, Memory

Before you install your 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 relevant to software and hardware are for reference only and in accordance with actual system configuration. All information are subject to change without notice.

Front View

Rear View

Warning!
Ensure power is turned off and Notebook Battery is removed before you install any hardware devices. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling 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 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. Right View Left View

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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

Step 2 : Installing CPU Heat Sink and Fan Assembly

2-1 a.b. Plug the CPU heat sink fan connector before positioning the heat sink and fan assembly !! Connect the wires correctly. There is only one way to connect. DO NOT force in !! a. b.

1-2 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 coorect orientation !!

!! Be sure to install CPU fan connector correctly. Dont force. Diagram shown is wrong !!

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 turn 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 !!

2-2 Align the CPU heat sink and fan assembly in the correct direction. Hint: We recommend you to apply the given thermal grease for better heat conduction between your CPU and heat sink.

2-3 Slide the head sink and fan into correct position.

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2-4 Push down carefully making sure to align the four screws to the board.

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

2-5 a.b.c.d. Tighten the four screws in a diagonal direction. !! Improper connection of the CPU heat sink fan and/or without plugging the fan connector will damage the notebook and CPU !! a. b.

3-3 If you have more than one memory module, please align the 2nd memory module to the DIMM socket2. !! 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 !!

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d. 3-4 Push down the memory module gently until the metal-locking levers aside from the DIMM socket 2 is fastened.

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 !!

Step 4 : Installing Mini PCI WLAN Card

4-1 Align the Mini PCI Card to the Mini PCI socket.

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4-2 Adjust the attached antennas and push down the Mini PCI Card gently until the metal locking levers aside from the Mini PCI socket is fastened. !! Mini PCI Card can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the Mini PCI Card or Mini PCI socket !!

Step 5 : Installing Notebook Hard Drive (HDD)

5-1 Please use the given HDD shielding tray. !! Hard Drive may not be included !!

4-3 Connect the black wire to the main connector.

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

4-4 After connecting the black wire, connect the gray wire to the AUX connector.

!! Be sure to install HDD correctly. You should not be able to see the circuit board. Diagram shown is wrong !!

4-5 a.b. After installing the CPU, Memory, and Mini PCI Card, gently slide the cover until it locks into position. Lock down the cover by applying 3 screws. a. b.

5-3 a.b. After sliding the shield over the HDD, slide the connecting shield to the HDD and shield. !! Be sure to fasten the screw that are provided !! a. b.

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5-4 a.b. After installing the shield, slide the HDD into the HDD bay. !! Be sure to have HDD plastic puller face up !! a. b.

Step 6 : Installing the Battery

6-1 a.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 a. b.

5-5 Push HDD towards the side until HDD can go no further.

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5-6 a.b. After installing the HDD, gently press down the cover then slide. Lock down the cover by applying 2 screws. !! Failure to apply 2 screws may cause HDD assembly to fall of in notebook HDD area and will damage the HDD and notebook !! a. b.

Step 7 : Installing the Battery

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.

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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.

8-3 Insert a Bootable OS CD into the OSD tray. 8-4 To save/exit the BIOS Setup Screen, press Y 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.

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

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