MSI GE72 Apache Pro-003 User manual

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Content
1 Preface...............................................................................................1-1
Regulations and Statements ........................................................................................1-4
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..................................................1-4
FCC Conditions .........................................................................................................1-4
CE Conformity ...........................................................................................................1-4
Battery Regulations...................................................................................................1-5
WEEE Statement ......................................................................................................1-5
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration...................................................................1-6
India RoHS.................................................................................................................1-6
Turkey EEE regulation ..............................................................................................1-6
Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances..........................................................1-6
Vietnam RoHS...........................................................................................................1-6
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................... 1-7
MSI Highlights................................................................................................................1-9
Optical Disc Drive Notice ............................................................................................ 1-10
Trademarks .................................................................................................................. 1-10
Revision History........................................................................................................... 1-10
2 Introductions....................................................................................2-1
Manual Map ................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Top-open View .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Front Side View ......................................................................................................... 2-7
Right Side View .........................................................................................................2-8
Left Side View............................................................................................................2-9
Rear Side View.........................................................................................................2-11
Bottom Side View.................................................................................................... 2-12
Specifications............................................................................................................... 2-13
3 How To Get Started .........................................................................3-1
Begin to Use the Notebook...........................................................................................3-2
How to Use the Notebook Safely .................................................................................3-3
How to Manage Power Supply .....................................................................................3-4
AC/DC Adapter..........................................................................................................3-4
Battery Power ............................................................................................................3-4
How to Set Up Power Plan in Windows .......................................................................3-6

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How to Use the Keyboard .............................................................................................3-8
Windows Key .............................................................................................................3-8
Switch Display ...........................................................................................................3-8
Disable or Enable Touchpad ...................................................................................3-8
Enter Sleep Mode......................................................................................................3-9
Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Display ............................................................3-9
Adjust the Sound Levels of the Speakers................................................................3-9
Adjust the Brightness Levels of the Keyboard Backlight LEDs............................ 3-10
Quick Launch Keys ................................................................................................. 3-10
What is Touchpad ....................................................................................................... 3-12
What is Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................................. 3-13
What is Solid State Drive ............................................................................................ 3-13
How to Use PCIe / SATA SSD Combo Slot............................................................... 3-14
Types of Slot and SSD............................................................................................ 3-15
Uninstallation and Installation................................................................................. 3-15
How to Use Optical Disc Drive ................................................................................... 3-16
Wireless LAN........................................................................................................... 3 -17
Wired LAN ............................................................................................................... 3-19
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection ........................................................................3-23
Activating Bluetooth Connection............................................................................3-23
How to Connect External Devices .............................................................................3-25
How to Use Multiple Monitors.....................................................................................3-26
How to Use RAID Function.........................................................................................3-27
How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS while installing OS .............................................3-28
Where Are Key Components......................................................................................3-29

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Regulations and Statements
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. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy,
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
▶Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▶Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
▶Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
▶Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
NOTE
▶The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
▶Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
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.
CE Conformity
This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and
other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Battery Regulations
European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators
should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste.
Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or
treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
廢電池請回收
Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries
should be collected separately for recycling or special
disposal.
California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and
requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WEEE Statement
European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") Direc-
tive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive
2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products
of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded
as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such
products at the end of their useful life.

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Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html
http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html
India RoHS
This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule
2011" and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight
% and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of
the Rule.
Turkey EEE regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.
Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved
by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 №
1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
Vietnam RoHS
As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular
30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of
hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.

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Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions
and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted.
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. Do not cover the
openings.
• Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment
with a storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) or below 0ºC
(32ºF), which may damage the equipment.
• This unit should be operated under maximum ambient
temperature of 35ºC (95ºF).
• Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has
been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
• Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on
card or module to the equipment.
• Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery
pack or switch off the wall socket if the equipment would be left
unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on
it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord.
Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from
the equipment.

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• To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement,
use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the
manufacturer only.
• Always keep the battery in a safe place.
When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary
to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective
earthing system of the building.
Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by a service personnel:
• 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.
• The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Green Product Features
• Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
• Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and
health
• Easily dismantled and recycled
• Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
• Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
• Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
• The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts
and recycling and should not be thrown away
• Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.

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MSI Highlights
Explore more about MSI highlights at http://www.msi.com and
https://www.youtube.com/user/MSIGamingGlobal
SteelSeries Engine only in MSI GAMING notebook
MSI collaborates with SteelSeries to develop an exclusive
SteelSeries Engine in gaming notebooks. SteelSeries
Engine is the Apps to combine all frequent functions for
gamers in multiple devices management.
MSI GAMING Notebook is the first gaming Notebook
featuring XSplit Gamecaster live stream app!
MSI gaming notebook features XSplit Gamecaster, the
easiest live streaming and recording solution for gamers.
See the basic tutorial of Xsplit Gamecaster.
Sound by Dynaudio on MSI Gaming Notebooks
MSI partners with Dynaudio, the Danish sound specialists,
in its gaming notebooks to present you an authentic fidelity
audio performance.

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Optical Disc Drive Notice
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS
1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual
carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with
this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to disassemble the enclosure.
Trademarks
▶All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
▶THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
▶Sound Blaster®is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
Revision History
▶Version: 1.0
▶Date: 02, 2015