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Welcome to the MSI GE62 Apache (and Apache Pro) Owner's Lounge!
(First, thanks to -=$tR|k3r=- as I'm generally following his example on how to make one of these threads and copied much useful information from his GT72 Owners Lounge)
Available models:
GE62 2QF Apache: MSRP 1399.99
GE62 2QF Apache Pro: MSRP 1699.99
Specifications:
2QF Apache-002:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x1 SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 965M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 2GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-055:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 12GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x+ 4GB SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 3GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-056:
Same as 055 but adds 128MB M.2 SATA SSD. Only seen in Canada thus far.
Where To Buy Your New MSI GE62 Apache (And Apache Pro) Notebook:
Friendly, reputable, and highly respected resellers, who freely volunteer their support to forum members:
1.) GenTech PC | Website | MSI 15" notebook site page | Tel#: 1-800-990-7945 | email: service@gentechpc.com | Contact: Ken Lee
2.) PowerNotebooks | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-711-1777 | email: Sales@PowerNotebooks.com | Contact: Donald Stratton
3.) Xotic PC | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-289-9684 | email: sales@xoticpc.com | Contact: Justin Nolte
Where To Buy MSI Notebooks (U.S. & Canada) | Global
GE62 Reviews:
Professional:
Bit-tech: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro)
Trusted Reviews: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro, light hands on review)
User:
Will add more as they come up.
MSI Helpful Links:
MSI Notebook Warranty Information
MSI Notebook Product Registration | Global
Official MSI GE62 Apache (and Pro) Downloads:
Other Downloads:
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU)
NVIDIA GeForce Beta Release Drivers
NVIDIA Control Panel User's Guide
Latest NVFLASH for Windows & DOS
AIDA64 - System auditing, diagnostics, monitoring, and benchmarks too!
Svet's Fermi / Kepler VBIOS/EC Tuner Version (2.86e) and now supports the GTX-880M! The Maxwell GTX-980M Soon!
Treexy Driver Fusion ( .....replaces the ever popular, Phyxion 'Driver Sweeper')
Magical Jelly Bean (product key finder)
How To's:
Are 'start-up' screens too fast to enter bios? This is how to enter the Legacy / UEFI BIOS.
Unsatisfied with audio sound quality? Try THIS!
Windows 8 Tutorials, Quick Reference Index
Guide on how to install the NVIDIA Display Driver under Windows 7/Windows Vista
NVIDIA Driver Rollback/Removal Instructions
Clean install of Nvidia drivers, NVIDIA Forums> Graphics Technology> GeForce GTX & ION Drivers
Problems and solutions:
Won't boot from USB:
To do this you have to
Pics:
Inside:
My Inside pics:
Main:
Stock SSD:
Intel wireless card:
Stock 12GB of ram:
Welcome to the MSI GE62 Apache (and Apache Pro) Owner's Lounge!
(First, thanks to -=$tR|k3r=- as I'm generally following his example on how to make one of these threads and copied much useful information from his GT72 Owners Lounge)
Available models:
GE62 2QF Apache: MSRP 1399.99
GE62 2QF Apache Pro: MSRP 1699.99
Specifications:
2QF Apache-002:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x1 SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 965M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 2GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-055:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 12GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x+ 4GB SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 3GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-056:
Same as 055 but adds 128MB M.2 SATA SSD. Only seen in Canada thus far.
Where To Buy Your New MSI GE62 Apache (And Apache Pro) Notebook:
Friendly, reputable, and highly respected resellers, who freely volunteer their support to forum members:
1.) GenTech PC | Website | MSI 15" notebook site page | Tel#: 1-800-990-7945 | email: service@gentechpc.com | Contact: Ken Lee
2.) PowerNotebooks | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-711-1777 | email: Sales@PowerNotebooks.com | Contact: Donald Stratton
3.) Xotic PC | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-289-9684 | email: sales@xoticpc.com | Contact: Justin Nolte
Where To Buy MSI Notebooks (U.S. & Canada) | Global
GE62 Reviews:
Professional:
Bit-tech: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro)
Trusted Reviews: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro, light hands on review)
User:
Will add more as they come up.
MSI Helpful Links:
MSI Notebook Warranty Information
MSI Notebook Product Registration | Global
Official MSI GE62 Apache (and Pro) Downloads:
Other Downloads:
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU)
NVIDIA GeForce Beta Release Drivers
NVIDIA Control Panel User's Guide
Latest NVFLASH for Windows & DOS
AIDA64 - System auditing, diagnostics, monitoring, and benchmarks too!
Svet's Fermi / Kepler VBIOS/EC Tuner Version (2.86e) and now supports the GTX-880M! The Maxwell GTX-980M Soon!
Treexy Driver Fusion ( .....replaces the ever popular, Phyxion 'Driver Sweeper')
Magical Jelly Bean (product key finder)
How To's:
Are 'start-up' screens too fast to enter bios? This is how to enter the Legacy / UEFI BIOS.
Unsatisfied with audio sound quality? Try THIS!
Windows 8 Tutorials, Quick Reference Index
Guide on how to install the NVIDIA Display Driver under Windows 7/Windows Vista
NVIDIA Driver Rollback/Removal Instructions
Clean install of Nvidia drivers, NVIDIA Forums> Graphics Technology> GeForce GTX & ION Drivers
Problems and solutions:
Won't boot from USB:
To do this you have to
Pics:
Inside:
My Inside pics:
Main:
Stock SSD:
Intel wireless card:
Stock 12GB of ram:
Welcome to the MSI GE62 Apache (and Apache Pro) Owner's Lounge!
(First, thanks to -=$tR|k3r=- as I'm generally following his example on how to make one of these threads and copied much useful information from his GT72 Owners Lounge)
Available models:
GE62 2QF Apache: MSRP 1399.99
GE62 2QF Apache Pro: MSRP 1699.99
Specifications:
2QF Apache-002:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x1 SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 965M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 2GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-055:
CPU: The 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ (Soldered on) Processor
OS: Windows 8.1
Chipset: Intel HM87
Memory: 12GB DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8G x+ 4GB SODIMM up to 16GB
LCD Size: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970M (Soldered on)
Graphics: VRAM GDDR5 3GB
Storage: 1TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm Hard Drive SATA III 32MB, 2x M.2 SATA slot available
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio Support 7.1 channel SPDIF output Exclusive Audio Boost technology Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer Gb LAN
Wireless LAN: 802.1 ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
HDMI: 1(v1.4b), Support 4Kx2K Output
USB: 2.0 port 1
USB: 3.0 port 3
Mini-DisplayPort: 1, Support FHD 120HZ, 4K 60Hz
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Line-in: 1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 150W
Battery: 6-Cell Li-Polymer(60Wh)
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 27mm
Weight (KG): 2.4kg(w/ battery)
2QF Apache Pro-056:
Same as 055 but adds 128MB M.2 SATA SSD. Only seen in Canada thus far.
Where To Buy Your New MSI GE62 Apache (And Apache Pro) Notebook:
Friendly, reputable, and highly respected resellers, who freely volunteer their support to forum members:
1.) GenTech PC | Website | MSI 15" notebook site page | Tel#: 1-800-990-7945 | email: service@gentechpc.com | Contact: Ken Lee
2.) PowerNotebooks | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-711-1777 | email: Sales@PowerNotebooks.com | Contact: Donald Stratton
3.) Xotic PC | Website | MSI notebook site page | Tel#: 1-877-289-9684 | email: sales@xoticpc.com | Contact: Justin Nolte
Where To Buy MSI Notebooks (U.S. & Canada) | Global
GE62 Reviews:
Professional:
Bit-tech: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro)
Trusted Reviews: GE62 Apache (002 Non Pro, light hands on review)
User:
Will add more as they come up.
MSI Helpful Links:
MSI Notebook Warranty Information
MSI Notebook Product Registration | Global
Official MSI GE62 Apache (and Pro) Downloads:
Other Downloads:
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU)
NVIDIA GeForce Beta Release Drivers
NVIDIA Control Panel User's Guide
Latest NVFLASH for Windows & DOS
AIDA64 - System auditing, diagnostics, monitoring, and benchmarks too!
Svet's Fermi / Kepler VBIOS/EC Tuner Version (2.86e) and now supports the GTX-880M! The Maxwell GTX-980M Soon!
Treexy Driver Fusion ( .....replaces the ever popular, Phyxion 'Driver Sweeper')
Magical Jelly Bean (product key finder)
How To's:
Are 'start-up' screens too fast to enter bios? This is how to enter the Legacy / UEFI BIOS.
Unsatisfied with audio sound quality? Try THIS!
Windows 8 Tutorials, Quick Reference Index
Guide on how to install the NVIDIA Display Driver under Windows 7/Windows Vista
NVIDIA Driver Rollback/Removal Instructions
Clean install of Nvidia drivers, NVIDIA Forums> Graphics Technology> GeForce GTX & ION Drivers
Problems and solutions:
Won't boot from USB:
To do this you have to
Pics:
Inside:
My Inside pics:
Main:
Stock SSD:
Intel wireless card:
Stock 12GB of ram:
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