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U270

MSI recommends Windows® 7.

The product picture may differ from the actual product. Only for your reference.
The specifications may differ from areas. Please check with your local dealers. 

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
• The latest AMD Dual Core E-Series Processors

• 11.6" or 12.1" 16:9 LED backlit widescreen display
• Ultra lightweight and ultraportable design
• 7 hrs long battery life perfect for 1-day computing
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output for rich multimedia entertainment
 

product comparison

Overview

 

 
Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)

 

Amazing Sharp and Clear HD Experience 


HD6310 DirectX11 Graphics

Built-in HD6310Dedicated-Class graphics and DirectX11 support, MSI notebook gains 32% better graphic performance with gaming and multimedia. Never a moment of delay to occur, feel the excitement.


Long Battery Life

With the latest 45nm processor and APU PowerPlay® tech., MSI notebook offers greater dynamic control of power efficiency. So you don’t need to bring along the power supply unit and look all over for the outlet, the MSI notebook give you full power all day long.


Full HD Video Experience

With AMD E-Series processor, MSI notebook can play Full HD video smoothly and clearly, and output Full HD video by HDMI port to share your home entertainment. Enjoy your own rich Full HD experience.

 

The First and Only Choice for the Best Performance

Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System

MSI U270 selects the brand new ECO Engine as the power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks; simply touch ECO quick launch sensor to switch among the 5 different modes—Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office and Turbo Battery mode.

Furthermore, the advanced MSI ECO design can turn off some unused components’ power in order to save more energy and make your notebook workable in critical situation without any power supply.

* Actual battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and configuration settings.
 

 

 

Extended Battery Life

No need to bring along heavy power supply units and look all over for outlets, the Wind U270 offers around 7 hours* of battery life to give you full power all day long.

* The Actual battery life varies according to operating conditions and settings.

 

Stylish and Fashion Design
 
Color Film Print Technology with Extraordinary and Exquisite Texture


The MSI Wind12 U270 notebook selected the Color Film Print Technology for its surface, giving it more texture and brightness. The MSI notebook may look even more brilliant in color and nicer to touch. Furthermore, combing Color Film Print Technology with patterns design, the MSI notebook has been injected with a brand new texture to personal notebook computers.
 


 
 


 

 
 
MSI Chiclet Keyboard

The stylish Chiclet Keyboard design reduces typing errors and increasing comfort, when compared to regular keyboards. In addition, the chiclet keyboard is designed to damp key-press sounds. Whether typing or gaming, the chiclet keyboard means you no longer have to fret about disturbing those around you with keyboard clicks and clatter.

 

Enjoy Entertainment in Multiple Extremes

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

The U270’s HDMI output not only delivers super-fast 5GB per second data rates, but it also reduces cable clutter, while ensuring the best possible video quality. By taking advantage of HDMI, the U270 can render game scenes with spectacular clarity and realism, making it a great choice for the next generation of both PC and online.
 

 
 

Latest & fastest Data Transfer Technology USB 3.0

USB 3.0 can reach transfer rates of 4.8GB per second, 10 times the bandwidth of the current USB 2.0. A 27GB HD file (about as large as a 4 hour HD video) can be transferred within 70 seconds, so HD video and 3D game playback speeds are even faster. USB 3.0 is also capable of executing read/write data operations, while USB 2.0 can only execute unidirectional document transfers in the same amount of time.

 

Built-in 720p HD Webcam

Genuine 720p high-definition (HD) video quality to 30fps (30 continuous images per second allowing smooth, natural progression without jerkiness; ordinary webcams only offer 8fps). This guarantees truly clear and smooth video and picture quality and exceptional audio effects. In addition, the 16:9 HD wide-screen video display can be used with all kinds of social networking media, allowing optimum high-quality video communication and production of HD videos for the enjoyment of friends and family.
 


 

 


 


WLAN for Roaming Wireless Access Anywhere
With its 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN a, the U270 provides a versatile way to connect to, browse, and retrieve data on both your own devices and the online universe.

 

 

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.

Specification

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

AMD Dual Core E-Series Processor
OS

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
 
Chipset A50M FCH
Memory DDR3 1333, Max: 8GB
LCD Size

11.6" 1024x600
12.1" or 11.6" 1366*768 HD (optional)
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 6310
Graphics VRAM share with system memory
HDD (GB) 250/320GB/500GB
Optical Drive N/A
Audio Stereo Speakers with HD Audio
Webcam HD Webcam
Card Reader SD/SDHC/MMC/MS
LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth optional
D-Sub (VGA) 1
HDMI 1
USB 2.0 port 2
USB 3.0 port

1 (optional)
eSATA N/A
eSATA/USB Combo N/A
Mic-in/Headphone-out 1/1
Line-in N/A
Sensor N/A
Express Card N/A
Modem port N/A
Keyboard 87 keys
AC Adapter 40W
Battery 3/6 Cell
Power Management N/A
Dimension 297 x 190 x 31 mm
Weight (KG) 1.3

Awards

German Top 1 Notebook - notebookcheck.com
Date: 2012-01-06
Title: German Top 1 Notebook
Comment: Open
Media: notebookcheck.com
Country: Germany
4 out of 5 Stars Award - 01net.com
Date: 2011-03-24
Title: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Comment: Open
Media: 01net.com
Country: France
Best Buy Award - Good Gear Guide
Date: 2011-04-19
Title: Best Buy Award
Comment: Open
Media: Good Gear Guide
Country: Australia
Consumer Award - eBuzz
Date: 2011-04-11
Title: Consumer Award
Comment: Open
Media: eBuzz
Country: Korea
Best Buy Award - PC World
Date: 2011-03-07
Title: Best Buy Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC World
Country: Australia
Gold Award - Hardware.Info
Date: 2011-03-07
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardware.Info
Country: Netherlands

BIOS

!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.

1) a. To know about how to update BIOS under DOS mode, please click here.
    b. To know about how to update BIOS under windows 7, please click here. (Only for CR640 / CX640 / CX640MX / CX480)
 2) Please execute "flash.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade BIOS.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Description Added support AMD Brazos cpu.
Version 1.0K
Type AMI BIOS Release Date 2012-02-23
Download 1245_10K.zip File Size 1.17 MB
Note

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64

!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.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Realtek HD Audio
Description
Version 6.0.1.6299
Type Audio Release Date 2011-08-19
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download ad_alc269q_vb5_gr_6.0.1.6299_w700.zip File Size 118.81 MB
ATI Hudson M1 (Radeon HD63X0) Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
 Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 64
Download cs_atihd63x0_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 MB
ATI Hudson M1 (Radeon HD63X0) Chipset/VGA driver
Description This driver package includes VGA driver.
 Version 8.93
Type Chipset Release Date 2012-02-09
OS Win7 32
Download cs_atihd63x0_8.93_w700.zip File Size 204.33 MB
AzureWave Bluetooth_BT280
Description
Version 3.0.02.298
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS Win7 64
Download awbt280_3.0.02.298_w700.zip File Size 48.65 MB
AzureWave Bluetooth_BT280
Description
Version 3.0.02.298
Type Bluetooth Release Date 2011-04-06
OS Win7 32
Download awbt280_3.0.02.298_w700.zip File Size 48.65 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.10008
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-11
OS Win7 32
Download cr_rts5139_6.1.7600.10008_al00.zip File Size 8.12 MB
Realtek Card Reader
Description
Version 6.1.7600.10008
Type Card Reader Release Date 2011-02-11
OS Win7 64
Download cr_rts5139_6.1.7600.10008_al00.zip File Size 8.12 MB
Realtek LAN
Description
Version 7.043.0321.2011
Type LAN Release Date 2011-02-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download lan_rtl8111e_vb_gr_7.043.0321.2011_w700.zip File Size 5.51 MB
Sentelic Single Touchpad
Description
Version 8.5.8.3
Type TouchPad Release Date 2011-08-19
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download u270_stp_stl_8.5.8.3_w700.zip File Size 29.8 MB
AzureWave Wireless LAN _ AW-139H
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 1005.27.0928.2011
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 64
Download wl_ne139h_1005.27.0928.2011.zip File Size 28.19 MB
AzureWave Wireless LAN _ AW-139H
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 1005.27.0928.2011
Type Wireless LAN Release Date 2012-01-17
OS Win7 32
Download wl_ne139h_1005.27.0928.2011.zip File Size 28.19 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 64
Download wl_ge780ne771ne770ne773ne785h_9.2.0.458.w700.zip File Size 17.58 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 89.2.0.458
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
Beta_ NEC USB3.0 driver
Description
Version 2.1.28.0
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2011-12-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download beta_usb.nec_2.1.28.0_al00.zip File Size 17.64 MB
NEC USB 3.0 driver
Description
Version 2.0.30.0
Type USB 3.0 Release Date 2011-02-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download usb_nec_2.0.30.0_w700.zip File Size 15.98 MB

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64

!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.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Battery Callibration
Description
Version 1.0.0.1
Type Utility Release Date 2012-04-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download batterycalibration_1001.zip File Size 1.71 MB
Note
S-Bar 2.0
Description
Version 21.012.02104
Type Utility Release Date 2012-03-05
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download SBar20_ 21012_02104.zip File Size 12.69 MB
Note Please take note that before installing S-Bar 2.0, Microsoft.NET Framework 4 should be installed first. You may download it directly from the Microsoft Official website.
Easy Face 2
Description Webcam Utility
 Version 2.0.0.24
Type Utility Release Date 2011-12-09
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download easyface2_2024.zip File Size 59.97 MB
Note
Easy Viewer
Description Photo Browser
 Version 1.3.0.9
Type Utility Release Date 2011-01-14
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download easyview_732_nb.zip File Size 20.36 MB
Note
iCharger
Description iPad Charger
 Version 1.0.104
Type Utility Release Date 2010-10-11
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download icharger_nb.zip File Size 0.52 MB
Note
Simple Camera Application (Win7 32/64)
Description Webcam Application
Version 1.0.909.0801
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download simcam_v7_nb.zip File Size 0.76 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.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

Asia

Arabic

2.98 MB

Hebrew

2.91 MB

Indonesian

2.76 MB

Japanese

2.92 MB

Korean

3.17 MB

Persian

2.97 MB

Simplified Chinese

3.35 MB

Thai

2.9 MB

Traditional Chinese

3.28 MB

Eastern Europe

Bosnian

0.52 MB

Bulgarian

0.53 MB

Croatian

0.81 MB

Czech

2.87 MB

Hungarian

2.91 MB

Multi-Language

2.94 MB

Polish

2.92 MB

Romanian

0.5 MB

Russian

2.93 MB

Serbian

0.81 MB

Slovak

0.81 MB

Slovenian

0.8 MB

Turkish

2.95 MB

Ukrainian

2.92 MB

Global / America

English

2.79 MB

Portuguese Brazil

2.78 MB

Western Europe

Danish

0.49 MB

Dutch

0.53 MB

Finnish

0.48 MB

French

3.22 MB

German

2.96 MB

Italian

2.8 MB

Portuguese

2.78 MB

Spanish

2.83 MB

Swedish

0.76 MB

Firmware

!Special Note:

The DEVICE FIRMWARES contained here are exclusively for MSI product only. MSI assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from improper use or lack of technical expertise.

!Attention:

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

1) To know about how to update EC Firmware under DOS mode, please click here.
2) Please execute "ecall.bat" file after unpack the compressed file for upgrade EC Firmware.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
NB EC Firmware
Description First release
 Version 4.08
Type Firmware Release Date 2011-01-27
OS
Download 1245_408.zip File Size 0.05 MB
Note

Quick Guide

!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.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
Multi-Language 13.6 MB 1245_gu.zip 2011-04-14

FAQ

Release Date Title
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 Is U270 UMA graphic memory 512MB?
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 How to install Windows XP when AHCI is enabled?
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 How to identify EC (Embedded Controller) firmware version?
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 Error message "Microsoft Bus Driver should be loaded in your system before installing Realtek HD Audio Driver" shows during RealTek High Definition audio driver installation under Windows XP.
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 CPU cannot run at full speed under Windows environment. However, the BIOS shows the correct specification.
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 Whenever I press Ctrl+E, PowerDVD will start.
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 After install device drivers from MSI Vista driver CD, you may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which Windows Vista activation was not previously required.
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 When I use MSN Messenger or Skype, my picture looks fine to me, but I would prefer to use the webcam with a standalone software.
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 My notebook cannot run 3DMark06 and PCMark05 properly?
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 [Fn] Key instruction
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 The power light keeps blinking in amber state and unable to charge.
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 Where can I find the active key for Norton antivirus?
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 Why is it that Windows 32-bit operating system can only detect 3GB of memory in spite of 4GB memory installtion.
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 Why is it that my hdd doesn't show its exact capacity in "My Computer"? In addition, when you add them up, it will not reach its capacity either.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 I’ve tried to flash BIOS but there is an error message: “ERROR: BIOS has no flash information available”.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 Webcam cannot work on MSN/SKYPE, and Q-Face or Crazy Talk needs to be activated at the same time to get it worked.
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 On Windows 7 32/64 bit with external display, Windows Taskbar may show on the Primary display while desktop icons show on the extended screen.
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 Sometimes it takes more than 3 minutes to enter or leave Windows 7 OS.
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 After letting the machine sit idle for 10 or more minutes, you may notice that the task-bar does not pop up when moving the mouse to the bottom of the screen, or the start menu does not appear when using the windows key. After approximately 30 seconds, Windows will return to normal operation. The scenario happens in Windows 7 with following settings: Task-bar set to auto-hide, Turn off the display power option is set to 1 minute, Put the computer to sleep power option is set to never, No open windows on the desktop.
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 How to adjust the Hard disk size under Windows 7?
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Some function keys and keyboard shortcut keys can not work correctly. You may find that when pressing function key, its function will be triggered twice. For example, the audio sound is still unmute when you try to mute audio sound by pressing combination of Fn key and F9 key. (The way to disable audio sound varies from different NB models. To know further information, please refer to user manual that dedicated to your NB)
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 Why can't I run 3D Mark Vantage on my laptop?
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 My notebook has preload hard disk image. When my system hard disk encounters non-recoverable problems, how can I perform the F3 System Recovery Function?(Windows 7)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 How to make a bootable flash disk and to flash BIOS?
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 I get an error stating that "Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter" is not working properly and "This device cannot start. (Code 10)".
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 In the device manager, the CPU information is wrong. However, the bios shows the correct info as I compared the actual specs on the box.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 When I am using the system built-in microphone for sound recording, sometimes I cannot even hear the playback.
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 I have a Bluetooth headset, I can pair the headset with the built-in Bluetooth, but I am unable to actually connect to it as a sound input/output source, either in the Audio properties or the VOIP phone options. The built-in Realtek audio is the only audio device shown.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 I am sure that I have already saved the settings I want for my CrazyTalk utility. But, whenever I go into standby or hibernate mode, the setting will be set back to default afterwards.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 The monitor displays limited colors when playing 1080P HD video using Windows Media Player.
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 After leaving the system connected into the internet for about 30 minutes or more (not sure if it performs auto windows update), then after my next system restart, I experience continuous BSOD until I cannot enter OS anymore. I tried the “Last Known Good Configuration” , “Safe Mode” and “System Restore to an early point in time” – but nothing happens. I also do not want to perform F3 recovery since I haven’t back up my files yet. Note: for Hong Kong version Win7 HDD image
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 Immediately after you log on to Windows 7, you will see the following Windows Activation window: Windows is not genuine Your computer might not be running a counterfeit copy of Windows. 0x80070005 You may also notice the following symptoms: The computer desktop background is black, and you receive the following error message on the bottom right corner of the screen: “This copy of Windows is not genuine” You receive the following error message when you view the System Properties: (Control Panel / System and Security / System) “You must activate today. Activate Windows now” If you try to use slmgr.vbs /dlv to view the licensing status, you receive the following message: Error: 0x80070005 Access denied: the requested action requires elevated privileges Note: This error message may also occur when a command that is being executed requires an elevated command prompt and is unrelated to the issue discussed here.
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 USB devices that are connected to a computer may not work after the computer is idle for more than one hour Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 What kind of adaptor is used to connect S/PDIF-Out?
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 Why does the Norton backup online image on the lower right corner of desktop disappear after I removed the system information from Norton Online backup? It cannot be found in Add/Remove programs list either.
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 I have Atheros Wireless Lan card (AW-NE785H) on my system which is able to link to routers, but can not browse any website or disconnected immediately during ping IP.