MSI Windpad 110w

[benleclair]

I used an external cd-rom, so I didn't run into those same issues.

Sounds like you're on the right path, though!

Update: Got my MSI Dock today. Looks really nice and well built, of course it should be for the price. I'll have to wait to try it out through, my WindPad is at work. Let me warn you not to buy the $10 slip case... it is really not even worth that much. (Not a huge surprise, but just wanted to let others know.)

Oh yeah, the packaging from MSI was horrible! It was a motherboard box folded inside out with a little piece of foam with the other stuff floating loose. Thankfully the dock itself was in another box.

[pox67]

They had some useful information like the size of the charging pin:
The AC adapter uses a 0.08x0.21" (2.1x5.5mm) center positive

looks like this isn't true for all regions. In Australia my plug was a different size. I would estimate 1x2mm, it is much smaller at any rate.
I picked up multi charger for about $30 from an electronics store. It has a 1.5 meter cable and also charges USB which will come in handy.

pox67:

just copy the files out of the iso to a usb stick that is ntfs and "active"

you can use diskpart to do it (part of windows). If you need help with the command lines PM me and i'd be happy to help.

I did that in the end but it didn't make any difference, this way is much easier for others wanting to try it:
Microsoft Store Online

The problem was the USB card reader didn't have drivers in Windows 8, once I used a normal USB memory stick it was all good.

New problem though: Windows 8 initially worked but not it won't load. It just sits on the start screen with the little dots going around in a circle. As it worked initially and I could dual boot I think it is something I have installed since...I suspect Antivirus software so will start there...

[pox67]

My GPS doesn't seem to be working either. I think it's drivers, or maybe settings of the unit itself. Maybe it needs to be set up properly to work with GPS satellites in North America?

I found this interesting link, which mentions that besides enabling GPS you also have to go to Locations and Other Sensors in control panel and enable it there... which I did, but MS Streets & Trips 2011, even though recognizing GPS on Port 3, doesn't receive any data from it

I also tried GPS Utility and no data is collected from GPS either.

Anyways here is helpful link to maybe get us step closer. If anyone get's this to work please inform others. You can find advanced GPS settings under device manager > Ports (COM & LPT) and fiddle with it. Also don;t forget the Locations and Other Sensors...

Happy windpadding.

GPS help needed on S10-3T - Lenovo Community

Interesting.
I have installed the Broadcom drivers from the MSI website but I don't see the device under Locations and Sensors from the Control Panel. All I have under there is Light Sensor.
I am beginning to suspect that my Windpad doesn't have GPS!

Any one else with an Australian Windad that can conform if they have the GPS unit or not? Thanks.

[rhes4]

pox67,

My Australian windpad works with google maps and also location on windows8.

[pox67]

pox67,

My Australian windpad works with google maps and also location on windows8.

Nuts, looks like mine is broke then.

So in Control Panel and Locations and Other Sensors you can see a GPS sensor?
I just see the Light Sensor.

[rhes4]

I cannot find the location and other sensore on windows 8 control panel. They only have location settings in the control panel.

If I go to device manager and click on sensor. It has light sensor and windows location provider.

[pox67]

I cannot find the location and other sensore on windows 8 control panel. They only have location settings in the control panel.

If I go to device manager and click on sensor. It has light sensor and windows location provider.

Yep, I had to type "location" in to the search bar on the Control Panel to find it.

I definitely don't have Windows Location Provider in the Device Manager. I'll open a support case with MSI.

Thanks for checking that out rhes4.

[pox67]

I have had some success getting the GPS working but not quite there yet.

This forum has been helpful:
GPS module ?

[pox67]

Attached is what my Device Manager now shows, is this similar to other peoples?

[jack909]

This is how mine looks.

Google maps might be using IP address for localization.... because on my stationary comp without GPS it shows location too.

l will use the link to try to yet it to work. Will post result.

Edit: l tried Google maps with GPS from the other website (mentioned above) and still no GPS reception. . .