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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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... use iOS Screen Mirroring 47 System Diagnosis...48 Battery Master...48 Battery Calibration...49 System Diagnosis...52 Performance Analysis...54 Hardware Diagnosis...56 Gaming Gear...59 Hardware Monitoring 60 Support...61 Live Update...61 Live Update...61 Microsoft APP...62 System Info...63 Service...65 Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base 65 MSI Recovery...66 Go to WinPE to Use MSI Recovery 66 Create a MSI Rescue USB disk 67 Create a Customize Image Backup 70 Recovering...
... use iOS Screen Mirroring 47 System Diagnosis...48 Battery Master...48 Battery Calibration...49 System Diagnosis...52 Performance Analysis...54 Hardware Diagnosis...56 Gaming Gear...59 Hardware Monitoring 60 Support...61 Live Update...61 Live Update...61 Microsoft APP...62 System Info...63 Service...65 Trouble Shooting and Knowledge Base 65 MSI Recovery...66 Go to WinPE to Use MSI Recovery 66 Create a MSI Rescue USB disk 67 Create a Customize Image Backup 70 Recovering...
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... order to enter Login page. 4. GPU Switch for MSI's products, delivers optimized performance, and efficiency to MSI official website. 6 Click on [MSI Website] to link to gamers and diverse users. Click on [Product Registration] to work (e.g. Make sure the Internet connection works properly. 2. Introduction MSI Center, the exclusive application created only for Intel 13th Gen notebook models or newer, Fn/Win Key Switch, USB PowerShare, etc...) Create an Account 1. Activate MSI...
... order to enter Login page. 4. GPU Switch for MSI's products, delivers optimized performance, and efficiency to MSI official website. 6 Click on [MSI Website] to link to gamers and diverse users. Click on [Product Registration] to work (e.g. Make sure the Internet connection works properly. 2. Introduction MSI Center, the exclusive application created only for Intel 13th Gen notebook models or newer, Fn/Win Key Switch, USB PowerShare, etc...) Create an Account 1. Activate MSI...
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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 -- 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.
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... gaming experience. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best visual experience. 3. True Color: Switch True Color to Gamer mode for palm resistance. 4. 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 set to ensure the best performance. 2. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the...
... gaming experience. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best visual experience. 3. True Color: Switch True Color to Gamer mode for palm resistance. 4. 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 set to ensure the best performance. 2. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the...
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.... 4. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized settings. 3. Drag and drop the App back to the icon of the App in SW List are not activated at one time. Left click on the icon and hold the mouse button. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to Use Smart...
.... 4. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized settings. 3. Drag and drop the App back to the icon of the App in SW List are not activated at one time. Left click on the icon and hold the mouse button. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to Use Smart...
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... Battery: A Super Battery mode that boosts the highest performance for basic needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. How to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to setup the Fan Speed...
... Battery: A Super Battery mode that boosts the highest performance for basic needs. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. How to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to setup the Fan Speed...
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To use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys ＊Optionally supported for further information about Keyboard FN keys. 22 Refer to switch between each scenario, and you may read the selected scenario shown on the display. How to Use User Scenario with keyboard FN keys, simply press FN and F7 keys repeatedly to the User Guide for selected models.
To use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys ＊Optionally supported for further information about Keyboard FN keys. 22 Refer to switch between each scenario, and you may read the selected scenario shown on the display. How to Use User Scenario with keyboard FN keys, simply press FN and F7 keys repeatedly to the User Guide for selected models.
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... Mode. 5. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Functions listed here may differ from model to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to prolong battery life. 7. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable...
... Mode. 5. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Functions listed here may differ from model to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to prolong battery life. 7. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable...
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... models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Device name. 3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light allows users to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Function...
... models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Device name. 3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light allows users to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Function...
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Click [apply] to setup a light effect for each zone. 3. Customizing personal LED Light Effect 1. Contact the local dealer for each individual key. 4. For models which is equipped with 4 zones RGB keyboard, users are allowed to confirm the selections. 5. For models equipped with Perkey RGB keyboard, users are allowed to customize the personal keyboard LED light Effect. 2. Select [Customize] to select an individual light effect for further information of the product specification. 29
Click [apply] to setup a light effect for each zone. 3. Customizing personal LED Light Effect 1. Contact the local dealer for each individual key. 4. For models which is equipped with 4 zones RGB keyboard, users are allowed to confirm the selections. 5. For models equipped with Perkey RGB keyboard, users are allowed to customize the personal keyboard LED light Effect. 2. Select [Customize] to select an individual light effect for further information of the product specification. 29
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... disabled once the Light Panels are connected in the app) • For best results in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The router is configured for selected models. The router is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. These can re-enable these once setup is using...
... disabled once the Light Panels are connected in the app) • For best results in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The router is configured for selected models. The router is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. These can re-enable these once setup is using...
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... following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will lead users to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center...
... following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. After a 1 minute boot up sequence, the Panels will lead users to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center...
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... a proper view mode to model. Anti-Blue: this mode can reduce the amount of close to reduce eye fatigue. 3. True Color Technology guarantees exceptional color fidelity of blue light that the preset view modes may vary from the display to 100% sRGB. Gamers: this mode is best suit for game playing. 2. True Color ＊Optionally supported for office...
... a proper view mode to model. Anti-Blue: this mode can reduce the amount of close to reduce eye fatigue. 3. True Color Technology guarantees exceptional color fidelity of blue light that the preset view modes may vary from the display to 100% sRGB. Gamers: this mode is best suit for game playing. 2. True Color ＊Optionally supported for office...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to mirror your MSI PC. Duet Coach is only available with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to get Duet Coach support. Once an iOS device is connected to the notebook, users will be able to interact to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is capable to turn your iOS device to MSI notebook with iOS devices connected. Before using fingers or stylus through...
Follow the on-screen instructions to mirror your MSI PC. Duet Coach is only available with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to get Duet Coach support. Once an iOS device is connected to the notebook, users will be able to interact to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is capable to turn your iOS device to MSI notebook with iOS devices connected. Before using fingers or stylus through...
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... is now charging, recharging, or discharging. 6. If the calibration process kept going failed, please replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. otherwise the calibration process will be installed properly. • No any condition listed above does not meet the requirement: • The AC/DC adapter must be connected. • The battery must...
... is now charging, recharging, or discharging. 6. If the calibration process kept going failed, please replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. otherwise the calibration process will be installed properly. • No any condition listed above does not meet the requirement: • The AC/DC adapter must be connected. • The battery must...
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... of HDMI devices. 5. System Suspend: set the system into sleep mode, and auto wake-up the system. 4. HDMI: check the connection status of the battery, LAN, WLAN, Fan module, etc. 2. Hardware Diagnosis Hardware Diagnosis is capable of doing a quick self-examination for the hardware devices of the notebook. Go to MSI Center [Features > Hardware Diagnosis], and follow the on-screen instructions to continue the self-examination procedures. 1. Keyboard: check the keyboard LED status...
... of HDMI devices. 5. System Suspend: set the system into sleep mode, and auto wake-up the system. 4. HDMI: check the connection status of the battery, LAN, WLAN, Fan module, etc. 2. Hardware Diagnosis Hardware Diagnosis is capable of doing a quick self-examination for the hardware devices of the notebook. Go to MSI Center [Features > Hardware Diagnosis], and follow the on-screen instructions to continue the self-examination procedures. 1. Keyboard: check the keyboard LED status...
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You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Connect MSI gaming gear to the devices connected. 1. 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 Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to your notebook. Go to your notebook. 2.
You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Connect MSI gaming gear to the devices connected. 1. 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 Gaming Gear This page will only be available when MSI gaming gear or supported third-party devices are allowed to setup specific options to your notebook. Go to your notebook. 2.
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Hardware Monitoring Monitor provides a real-time status of the CPU Usage and GPU Usage. Click and follow the on Monitor to browse the page. 1. Activate MSI Center and click on -screen instructions to free up the appointed disk. 2. Click to clean up the memory. 60
Hardware Monitoring Monitor provides a real-time status of the CPU Usage and GPU Usage. Click and follow the on Monitor to browse the page. 1. Activate MSI Center and click on -screen instructions to free up the appointed disk. 2. Click to clean up the memory. 60
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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. Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to MSI Center [Support > Service]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65
