MSI Pulse GL66 User Manual

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How to Get Started
How to Manage Power Supply
This section provides users basic safety precautions to take when using an AC/DC
adapter and battery power properly.
AC/DC Adapter
Ensure that your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before
turning it on for the first time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery
power, it is likely to cause system failure. Below are some Dos and Don'ts of an AC/DC
adapter.
▶ Dos
• Use the adapter that shipped with your notebook only.
• Always be aware of heat coming from the in use AC/DC adapter.
• Unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook.
▶ Don'ts
• Cover an in-use adapter since it can generate heat.
• Have the AC power cord plugged after powering off the system when the
notebook is going to be left unused for a longer time.
Battery
When you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to
charge and care for your battery in order to get the most out it for as long as you can.
Be aware of that the battery may not be replaced by users.
▶ Safety guidelines
• This notebook is equipped with a non-removable battery, follow the local
regulations while discarding the notebook.
• Always keep the notebook and its battery away from excessive moisture and
extreme temperatures.
• Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to the notebook.

MSI Pulse GL66 Specifications

General

Display diagonal	15.6 \
Processor cache	24 MB
Processor cores	8
Processor model	i7-11800H
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency	1.9 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	4.6 GHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory clock speed	3200 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 8 GB
SSD capacity	The Solid State Drive's storage capacity in Gigabytes.
SSD interface	PCI Express 3.0
Storage media	SSD
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1
On-board graphics card	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
Battery capacity	53.5 Wh
Bluetooth version	5.1
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Front camera HD type	HD
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM570
Pointing device	Touchpad
Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Gray
Market positioning	Gaming
AC adapter power	180 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	259 mm
Width	359 mm
Height	23.95 mm
Weight	2300 g