MSI Win7 Smart Tool Manual

Installation Mode Restriction

The following table outlines the compatibility of different media types with UEFI and Legacy modes:

Support List

Supported Operating Systems: Win7 32/64, Win8 32/64, Win8.1 32/64, Win10 32/64

Language: English

System Pre-requisites:

1. The target USB storage device must have at least 8 GB of capacity.
2. The USB device will be formatted during the process.
3. Do not remove the target device or source file while creating the Windows 7 installation file.
4. When using a USB pen drive, Windows 7 cannot be installed in UEFI mode.
5. Plug in only one USB storage device when using the smart tool.
6. Anti-Virus software needs to be disabled during the process.

Tool Guide

1. Smart Tool Information

The Win7 Smart Tool is a utility designed to create a copy of a Windows 7 installation file into a USB storage device or an ISO file. This allows users to install Windows 7 from a USB device or a SATA ODD on Intel 100 Series motherboards.

Notice:

• The USB storage requires 8 GB or more capacity, and the Win7 Smart Tool will format the target USB storage.
• The Windows system must have at least 8 GB of free space.
• Please do not move the USB storage device when creating the file.

2. Main Menu & Process

The tool supports various models including W151, W177, S117-RT, T111.

Creating a Bootable Win 7 Installation USB Storage Device:

Step 1: Choose source folder.

• Select the radio button for 'Source folder' and browse to the location of your Windows 7 OS source files.
• Optionally, select 'Add USB drivers' if needed.

Step 2: Choose storage device.

• Select the radio button for 'USB storage'.
• Choose the target USB storage device from the dropdown list (e.g., JetFlash Transcend 16GB USB Device).
• Alternatively, select 'ISO destination' and specify a path (e.g., C:\) for the ISO file.

Click the 'Start' button to begin the file creation process.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Win7 Smart Tool interface showing Step 1: Choose source folder and Step 2: Choose storage device. The 'Source folder' option is selected, with 'E:\' indicated as the path. The 'USB storage' option is selected, showing 'JetFlash Transcend 16GB USB Device (14.71GB)' as the chosen device. The 'Start' button is visible.]

Please wait patiently for 10 to 15 minutes for the file completion.

[Image description: Screenshot of a pop-up window indicating 'Finish!' with an 'OK' button.]

The USB storage device is now ready for Win7 installation.

Creating an ISO Win7 Installation File:

Choose either a folder or SATA ODD which contains the Win7 OS source file.

Step 1: Choose source folder.

• Select 'Source folder' and specify the path (e.g., E:\).
• Optionally, select 'Add USB drivers'.

Step 2: Choose storage device.

• Select 'ISO destination'.
• Specify the drive and path for the ISO file (e.g., C:\).

Click 'Start' to create the ISO file.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Win7 Smart Tool interface showing the process of creating an ISO file. Similar to the USB creation steps, with 'ISO destination' selected.]

Please wait patiently for 10 to 15 minutes for file completion.

[Image description: Screenshot of a pop-up window indicating 'Finish!' with an 'OK' button.]

The ISO file is now ready. Please burn the ISO file into a DVD disk and use the DVD disk to install Win7.

Adding USB Drivers:

This feature helps enable USB keyboard/mouse functionality for your existing Win7 USB bootable pen drive.

• Select 'Add USB drivers' in the tool.
• Plug in the bootable Win 7 USB pen drive and click to locate the device.
• Click 'Start' to add drivers to the USB pen drive.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Win7 Smart Tool interface highlighting the 'Add USB drivers' option.]

Please wait patiently for a few minutes for file completion.

[Image description: Screenshot of a pop-up window indicating 'Finish!' with an 'OK' button.]

The USB pen drive is now ready for Win7 installation.