Table of Contents
- 1. Preface
- 2. Introductions
- 3. How To Get Started
MSI G65-6QDSLIi7K16SR421 User Manual
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Content
Preface ..................................................................................................1-1
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Trademarks .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Revision History ............................................................................................................. 1-3
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................1-4
FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................1-4
CE Conformity ...............................................................................................................1-4
Battery Regulations ....................................................................................................... 1-5
WEEE Statement ...........................................................................................................1-5
Chemical Substances Information ............................................................................... 1-5
RoHS Statement ............................................................................................................1-6
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
Upgrade and Warranty .................................................................................................. 1-7
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ................................................................................. 1-7
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 1-8
Introductions .......................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Front Side View ......................................................................................................... 2-3
Rear Side View .......................................................................................................... 2-5
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 2-7
How To Get Started ............................................................................3-1
How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 ...............................................................3-2
Choose or Customize a Power Plan ........................................................................ 3-2
Create Your Own Power Plan ...................................................................................3-4
How to Connect the Internet .........................................................................................3-6
Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................. 3-6
Wired LAN .................................................................................................................3-8
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection ........................................................................ 3-13
Activating Bluetooth Connection ............................................................................ 3-13
How to Connect External Devices ............................................................................. 3-17
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Revision History
▶Version: 1.0
▶ Date: 02, 2016
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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.
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/
WEEE Statement
European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/
EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electri-
cal and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal
waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equip-
ment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html
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RoHS Statement
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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Upgrade and Warranty
Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD,
and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable
or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased.
For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the
local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if
users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly,
since it may cause the product damaged. It is recommended that user contact the
authorized dealer or service center for product service.
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts
Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of
the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by
the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued,
depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the
manufacturer via http://www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the
acquisition of spare parts.
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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.
Do not cover the ventilators of the equipment to prevent the
equipment from overheating.
• 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 equipment should be operated under maximum ambient
temperature of 35ºC (95ºF).
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.
Never pour liquid onto the equipment, since it may damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.
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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 at its end of life.
• Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
• Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further
recycling information.
• Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for
information regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and
disassembly of MSI products.
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Introductions
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Congratulations on becoming an user of this equipment, the finely designed
equipment. You will have a delightful and professional experience in using this
exquisite equipment. We are proud to tell users that this equipment is thoroughly
tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer
satisfaction.
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. The
package should contain the following items:
▶Equipment
▶Quick Start Guide
▶AC power cord
▶Optional all-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user’s manual,
drivers, utilities, and so on.
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Product Overview
This section provides the description of basic aspects of the equipment. It will help
you to know more about the appearance of this equipment before using it. Please
be aware that the figures shown here are for reference only.
Front Side View
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1. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air
circulation.
2. Power Button / Power LED
Power
Power Button
• Use this button to turn the equipment power ON and
OFF.
• Use this button to awake the equipment from the sleep
state.
• Note: The equipment can also be awakened by any
mouse or keyboard activity.
Power LED
• LED glows when the equipment power is turned on.
• LED goes off when the equipment is turned off.
3. Light Bars
The illuminated activity can be adjusted by the MSI Dragon Center software,
refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for details.
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Rear Side View
1. Audio Port Connectors
Microphone
Used for an external microphone.
Headphone
A connector for speakers or headphones.
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2. HDMI Connector
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading
interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra high-
definition (UHD) equipment.
3. DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to
connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
Note: It is highly recommended to plug your monitor(s) in HDMI connector
or DisplayPort first to bring the ultimate gaming experience.
4. Power Connector
This connector allows you to connect an ATX power supply.
5. Thunderbolt (Type-C)
Thunderbolt™ 3 supports up to 40Gbps data rate, dual 4K displays monitor
output and portable charging power up to 5V and 3A (optional).
6. RJ-45 Connector
This connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.
7. USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for
connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video
cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.
8. S/PDIF-out
The S/PDIF connector is also provided for digital audio transmission to external
speakers through an optical fiber cable.
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Specifications
The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change without notice. The
actual products sold are different from areas.
Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn the
correct specifications of the product user purchased.
Physical Characteristic
Weight 4.0 kg
CPU
Package LGA1151
CPU Processor Type Intel® SKL-S K Series CPU
Core Chip
PCH Intel® Z170
Memory
Technology DDR4 2133MHz
Memory SO-DIMM slots x 4
Maximum Up to 64GB
Power
PSU
450W
AC: 100~240V 50~60Hz
Output: +12V 37.5A
RTC Battery Yes
Storage
HDD 2.5" HDD x 1
SSD M.2 SSD x 2
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I/O Port
USB x 4 (version 3.0)
ThunderboltTM 3 x 2, USB 3.1 Type-C interface, 4K output, 3A outpout
charing (optional)
Mic-in x 1
S/PDIF-Out x 1
Headphone-out x 1
RJ45 x 2
HDMI x 2 (v2.0)
DisplayPort x 2 (v1.2)
Communication Port
LAN Supported
Wireless LAN Supported
Bluetooth Supported
Video
Graphics
(optional)
NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete MXM graphics/ Intel® HD
UMA graphics card
VRAM GDDR5, based on GPU structure
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How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how
your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize
system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default
power plans — Balanced and Power saver — meet most people's needs. But you
can modify settings for existing plans or create your own plan.
Choose or Customize a Power Plan
1. Find [Windows] icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. Right click it to show
selection menu. Select [Power Options] in the menu.
2. Choose a Power Plan by left clicking on one of the selections from the Power
Plan list. The Power Plan of [High performance] is selected as an example
here. Click on the [Change plan settings] to the right of the power plan to
customize a power plan.
3. Choose the sleep and display settings you want your computer to use. Click
on [Change advanced power settings] to make changes to the selected power
plan settings to meet your needs.
4. To restore the selected Power Plan back to its default settings, click on
[Restore plan defaults] and then click [Yes] to confirm.
5. Click [OK] to finish.
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Create Your Own Power Plan
You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement.
However, it will be recommended to use ECO Engine power saving function while
using this equipment.
1. Select Power Options in the menu. Click [Create a power plan] in the left pane.
2. Select an existing plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name.
Click [Next] to continue.
3. Change the settings for the new power plan. Click [Create] to make the
customized power plan taking effect.
4. Now you have a new power plan that is automatically set as active.
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How to Connect the Internet
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the
Internet without using any cables. Follow the instructions below to set up a Wireless
LAN connection.
▶Wireless LAN Connection
1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task
bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu.
2. There are [Wi-Fi] and [Airplane mode] two options in the Network settings,
select [Wi-Fi] here.
3. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to
the Internet. Click [Connect] to continue.
4. A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Then
click [Next].
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▶Check the Wireless LAN status
When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off.
Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is
turned off.
1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task
bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu.
2. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the Network settings.
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Wired LAN
Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the
connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of setting up
Internet connection.
▶Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection
1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task
bar, and then right click on it to select [Open Network and Sharing Center].
2. Choose [Change adapter settings].
3. Right click on [Ethernet] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check
[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Then click [Properties] to continue.
5. Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain
DNS server address automatically]. Then click [OK].
Troubleshoot problems
Open Network and Sharing Center
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▶Broadband (PPPoE) Connection
1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task
bar, right click on it to select [Open Network and Sharing Center].
2. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your
networking settings].
3. Select [Connect to the Internet], and then click [Next].
4. Click [Broadband (PPPoE)].
5. Fills User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click
[Connect].
Troubleshoot problems
Open Network and Sharing Center
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▶Static IP Connection
1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 in Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection.
2. Select [General] tab and click [Use the following IP address] and [Use the
following DNS server addresses]. You will be asked to fill the IP address,
Subnet mask, and Default gateway, and then click [OK].
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How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with
each other through an established connection.
Activating Bluetooth Connection
▶Checking the Bluetooth status
When Airplane mode is enabled, Bluetooth connection will be turned off.
Before setting up a Bluetooth connection, make sure that Airplane mode is
turned off.
1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-left corner of the screen
and click on it.
2. Select [Settings], and then go to [Devices/ Bluetooth] to check if the
Bluetooth connection is available.
3. Switch [On] the Bluetooth connection if it is set to [Off].
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▶Pairing the Bluetooth devices
1. Go to the desktop. Find the [Bluetooth] icon in the lower-right corner of the
task bar and click on it.
2. Choose [Add a Bluetooth Device].
3. Select one Bluetooth connection from the network list.
4. Click [Pair] to continue.
5. Match the passcode between the equipment and the selected Bluetooth
device, click [Yes] to finish.
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How to Connect External Devices
This equipment may be equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports,
such as USB, HDMI and DisplayPort. Users will be able to connect diverse
peripheral devices to the equipment.
To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of each device first, and
then connect the device to the equipment. This equipment is capable to auto detect
the connected devices, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually
enable the devices by going to [Start Menu/ Control Panel/ Hardware and Sound/
Add a device] to add the new devices.
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