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... to Enable Gaming 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...
... to Enable Gaming 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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Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to you are able 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. Feature Sets -- In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Move the mouse cursor to you are able 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. Feature Sets -- In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
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... Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set to Gamer mode for palm resistance. 4. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to review or share. *Be noted, for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function...
... Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set to Gamer mode for palm resistance. 4. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to review or share. *Be noted, for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function...
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... the icon and hold the mouse button. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List. Right click on the icon and hold the mouse button. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Smart Priority] mode is set to re-edit the Priority List. 18 Follow the on AI...
... the icon and hold the mouse button. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List. Right click on the icon and hold the mouse button. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Smart Priority] mode is set to re-edit the Priority List. 18 Follow the on AI...
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... own settings. 20 Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. 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 User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode...
... own settings. 20 Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. 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 User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode...
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... Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Switch Key: Click to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 General Settings Go to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate...
... Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Switch Key: Click to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 General Settings Go to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate...
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Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. The available options for selected models. Function Overview 1. Device name. 3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking...
Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. The available options for selected models. Function Overview 1. Device name. 3. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking...
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... setup is happening in your phone is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in games. To use Ambient Link, click on (location services are good to come on what is complete 3. The router is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. The router is configured for the two lights to continue. (Left is power light...
... setup is happening in your phone is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in games. To use Ambient Link, click on (location services are good to come on what is complete 3. The router is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. The router is configured for the two lights to continue. (Left is power light...
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... Wifi connection and all the scenes will be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions...
... Wifi connection and all the scenes will be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on the controller for your Light Panels into power. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions...
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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 the devices connected. 1. You are connected 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 Go to your notebook. Connect MSI gaming gear 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 the devices connected. 1. You are connected 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 Go to your notebook. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
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Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 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].
Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65 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].
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...upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased. Acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to be damaged. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card.../disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. For any component of spare parts. 1-10 Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information...
...upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased. Acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may cause the product to be damaged. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card.../disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. For any component of spare parts. 1-10 Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information...
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HDMI™ Connector HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. 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. Right Side View 1. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading...
HDMI™ Connector HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. 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. Right Side View 1. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading...
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LED on . • Webcam is equipped with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in MSI Center. 2-14 MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Microphone • Press to switch the User Scenario in multitasking. • Use this key to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Use Quick Fn Launch Keys Speaker Settings • f1: Mute the built-in...
LED on . • Webcam is equipped with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in MSI Center. 2-14 MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. Microphone • Press to switch the User Scenario in multitasking. • Use this key to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Use Quick Fn Launch Keys Speaker Settings • f1: Mute the built-in...
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... PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-16 Media Switch + Use both keys to turn OFF the screen. Display Off + Use both keys to switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by MSI + Center. • To use this function, it is required to cool down the + overall temperature of the media. Introductions Cooler Boost Use both keys to maximize the fan speed to install MSI...
... PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-16 Media Switch + Use both keys to turn OFF the screen. Display Off + Use both keys to switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the notebook. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by MSI + Center. • To use this function, it is required to cool down the + overall temperature of the media. Introductions Cooler Boost Use both keys to maximize the fan speed to install MSI...
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... system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. The default power plans - Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type...
... system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet most people's needs. The default power plans - Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type...
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..., and PIN. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for your Windows Hello Logins - The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Once you're set up Windows Hello, it . Go to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial...
..., and PIN. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for your Windows Hello Logins - The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. Once you're set up Windows Hello, it . Go to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial...
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... key may be varied depending on the situation.) 6. How to Get Started How to the Internet without using any cables. Open up the network list. (The available networks shown here are for connecting the selected network. Follow the instructions as below to set to open up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to Connect the Internet in Windows OS * For selected models with Windows 11 operating system installed...
... key may be varied depending on the situation.) 6. How to Get Started How to the Internet without using any cables. Open up the network list. (The available networks shown here are for connecting the selected network. Follow the instructions as below to set to open up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to Connect the Internet in Windows OS * For selected models with Windows 11 operating system installed...
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... to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to enable using this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; It...
... to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to enable using this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; It...