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... Mode 14 Smart Priority...15 Interface Overview...15 Add and Edit the SW List 16 How to Use Smart Priority 18 User Scenario...20 How to Use User Scenario 20 How to Use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys 22 General Settings...23 Game Highlights...24 Interface Overview...25 MSI Companion...26 Control tab...26 Display tab...27 Mystic Light ...28 Function Overview...28 Customizing personal LED Light...
... Mode 14 Smart Priority...15 Interface Overview...15 Add and Edit the SW List 16 How to Use Smart Priority 18 User Scenario...20 How to Use User Scenario 20 How to Use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys 22 General Settings...23 Game Highlights...24 Interface Overview...25 MSI Companion...26 Control tab...26 Display tab...27 Mystic Light ...28 Function Overview...28 Customizing personal LED Light...
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Simply install or update your own style and features. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets --
Simply install or update your own style and features. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets --
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System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for you a superior gaming experience. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog...
System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for you a superior gaming experience. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog...
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...mode is selected, users are not activated at one time. Left click on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Drag and drop the App into the Priority List. 6. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to the icon of the App. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button...Time] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be prioritized automatically to be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. Drag and drop the App back to re-edit the Priority List. 18 Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is...
...mode is selected, users are not activated at one time. Left click on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Drag and drop the App into the Priority List. 6. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to the icon of the App. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button...Time] mode is set to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be prioritized automatically to be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. Drag and drop the App back to re-edit the Priority List. 18 Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is...
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... needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Go to Use User Scenario 1. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs...
... needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Go to Use User Scenario 1. User Scenario 5 custom-made User Scenarios are allowed to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs...
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... panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings...
... panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings...
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... models. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Device name. 3. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Function Overview 1. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
... models. Apply button: Click to do the setup. Device name. 3. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Function Overview 1. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
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... the Light Panels. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. Plug in setting up . 2. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and add lights in games. Find your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. To use...
... the Light Panels. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. Plug in setting up . 2. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and add lights in games. Find your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. To use...
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... Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to do a soft reset. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will be...
... Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to do a soft reset. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will be...
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Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. 2. Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59 You are connected to your notebook. Go to the devices connected. 1.
Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. 2. Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59 You are connected to your notebook. Go to the devices connected. 1.
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Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Service Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base In Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base page, user can search for related information by searching for the keywords in the search toolbar.
Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Service Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base In Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base page, user can search for related information by searching for the keywords in the search toolbar.
User Manual
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... Power Plan 3-10 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-24 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-25 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
... Power Plan 3-10 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-24 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-25 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install...
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... Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the U.S. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be damaged. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. You can help you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the MS-17T2_MS-17T3 bearing with ENERGY...
... Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the U.S. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be damaged. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. You can help you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the MS-17T2_MS-17T3 bearing with ENERGY...
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... capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to 100W power input and maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A power output when AC or DC power is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, supports high-speed data transfer for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over...
... capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to 100W power input and maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A power output when AC or DC power is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, supports high-speed data transfer for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over...
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Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, to learn the function status. Each function key, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is disabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on F1 to...
Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with an easy single press. • Users are allowed to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. + • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on the ESC keycap, to learn the function status. Each function key, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is disabled. The Mute LED indicator, located on F1 to...
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... using both keys. + Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. 2-15 Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. Media Switch To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by MSI + Center application. • To use this function, it is required to install MSI Center. Pause key Works...
... using both keys. + Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. 2-15 Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. Media Switch To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of FN Combination keys Break key + Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by MSI + Center application. • To use this function, it is required to install MSI Center. Pause key Works...
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... is enabled, the notebook can . How to Get Started Power Management through ENERGY STAR® qualified monitors The power management feature allows the notebook to initiate a lower-power or "Sleep" mode after a period of user inactivity. ▶ Go to Windows icon, and select Sleep to turn into power saving mode. ▶ Tune the settings in order to get the most out it for as long as you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it...
... is enabled, the notebook can . How to Get Started Power Management through ENERGY STAR® qualified monitors The power management feature allows the notebook to initiate a lower-power or "Sleep" mode after a period of user inactivity. ▶ Go to Windows icon, and select Sleep to turn into power saving mode. ▶ Tune the settings in order to get the most out it for as long as you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it...
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... configurations. 3-7 Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to customize a power plan. 6. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Change settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. To restore the selected power plan back to continue. 3. meet your needs. 8. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Open up [All Control Panel...
... configurations. 3-7 Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to customize a power plan. 6. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Change settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. To restore the selected power plan back to continue. 3. meet your needs. 8. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Open up [All Control Panel...
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... enabled, it is in BIOS settings; therefore, it may affect the battery life more or less. 3. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to enable using this function under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to the notebook before using this function. 2. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
... enabled, it is in BIOS settings; therefore, it may affect the battery life more or less. 3. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to enable using this function under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to the notebook before using this function. 2. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
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Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NWEaA9H5E&t=4s YouTube 3-27 MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NWEaA9H5E&t=4s YouTube 3-27 MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.