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... 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 Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional...
... 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 Effect 29 Ambient Link...30 Network Requirements 30 Philips Hue Setup (optional 30 Nanoleaf Setup (optional...
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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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Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Feature Sets -- Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10
Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Feature Sets -- Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10
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System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be set to review or share. *Be noted, for you a superior gaming experience...
System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be set to review or share. *Be noted, for you a superior gaming experience...
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... on AI calculation. 4. The Apps in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to drag a specified App from SW...
... on AI calculation. 4. The Apps in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to drag a specified App from SW...
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... Graphics Mode. 5. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose in advanced settings. • Balanced: A Balanced mode that brings a balance between performance and battery. • Silent: A Silent mode that lowers the fan noise. • Super Battery: A Super Battery mode...
... Graphics Mode. 5. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose in advanced settings. • Balanced: A Balanced mode that brings a balance between performance and battery. • Silent: A Silent mode that lowers the fan noise. • Super Battery: A Super Battery mode...
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Switch Key: Click 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. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics...
Switch Key: Click 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. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics...
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... Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to make...
... Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to make...
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... have access to the router LAN port. 3. The router is configured for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. To use Ambient Link, click on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. Network Requirements 1. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on (location services...
... have access to the router LAN port. 3. The router is configured for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. To use Ambient Link, click on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. Network Requirements 1. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on (location services...
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... lead users to the factory settings. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to do a soft reset. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Delete the previous device from the app and setup...
... lead users to the factory settings. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to do a soft reset. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Delete the previous device from the app and setup...
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Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59 Connect MSI gaming gear to the devices connected. 1. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. 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. 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 Connect MSI gaming gear to the devices connected. 1. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. 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. Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4.
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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. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
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. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to get more information at MSI official website. 65 Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
Quick Start Guide 1
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... installed. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Power plans can modify settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. Change settings for reference only, they may be varied depending on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-6 Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. The default power...
... installed. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Power plans can modify settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. Change settings for reference only, they may be varied depending on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-6 Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. The default power...
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..., it . Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for your account, and then click [Finish] to close. 3-10 Under [Password], click [Add] to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may...
..., it . Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for your account, and then click [Finish] to close. 3-10 Under [Password], click [Add] to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may...
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... [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn off. 3. Select [Show available networks] to open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. A security key may be required for reference only, and the actual ones may vary on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Follow the instructions as below to [Off]. 4. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set to set up the network list. (The available networks...
... [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to the Internet. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn off. 3. Select [Show available networks] to open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. A security key may be required for reference only, and the actual ones may vary on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Follow the instructions as below to [Off]. 4. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set to set up the network list. (The available networks...
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.../DC Adapter...3-4 Battery...3-4 How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-8 How to Use the Touchpad 3-10 About HDD and SSD 3-11 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-11 How to Connect the Internet 3-12 Wireless LAN...3-12 Wired LAN...3-14 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-19 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-19 How to Connect External Devices 3-22 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-23 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-24...
.../DC Adapter...3-4 Battery...3-4 How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 3-6 Choose or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-8 How to Use the Touchpad 3-10 About HDD and SSD 3-11 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-11 How to Connect the Internet 3-12 Wireless LAN...3-12 Wired LAN...3-14 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-19 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-19 How to Connect External Devices 3-22 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-23 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-24...
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... manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased.
... manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased.
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... battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disconnected. 2. Introductions Right Side View 1. 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. 3. HDMI Connector HDMI...
... battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disconnected. 2. Introductions Right Side View 1. 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. 3. HDMI Connector HDMI...
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... perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to reset the notebook if needed. With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Introductions How to work...
... perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-12 To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to reset the notebook if needed. With the help of these keys, users will be able to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Introductions How to work...
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... to use with a set of the Quick FN Launch keys. • LED indicator goes out when Quick FN Launch Keys are taking effect. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. • The FN Lock LED indicator, located on . • Webcam is turned off under default settings. 2-13 Webcam • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Microphone • Press to turn ON/ OFF the Webcam function...
... to use with a set of the Quick FN Launch keys. • LED indicator goes out when Quick FN Launch Keys are taking effect. Touchpad Press to enable or disable the Quick FN Launch Keys by pressing FN and ESC keys. • The FN Lock LED indicator, located on . • Webcam is turned off under default settings. 2-13 Webcam • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Microphone • Press to turn ON/ OFF the Webcam function...
