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... 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...
... 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 you are able to choose your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- 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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets -- 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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10
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... the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. 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 palm resistance. 4. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the...
... the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. 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 palm resistance. 4. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the...
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... the App into Priority List. 5. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be prioritized automatically to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be allocated automatically. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. Left click on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Right click on AI...
... the App into Priority List. 5. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be prioritized automatically to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be allocated automatically. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. Left click on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Right click on AI...
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...: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for basic needs. 3. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work efficiency. Go to Use User Scenario 1. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario...
...: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for basic needs. 3. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work efficiency. Go to Use User Scenario 1. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario...
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... the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key...
... the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key...
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... Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Function Overview 1. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. Mystic Light allows users to do the setup. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects...
... Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Function Overview 1. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Device name. 3. Mystic Light allows users to do the setup. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects...
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... router LAN port. 3. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Download the Philips Hue app from App Store or Google Play Store. 5. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on (location services are required for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The Wi-Fi network is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to location 30...
... router LAN port. 3. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Download the Philips Hue app from App Store or Google Play Store. 5. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on (location services are required for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. The Wi-Fi network is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to location 30...
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... two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. The following steps will lead users to do a soft reset. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings...
... two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. The following steps will lead users to do a soft reset. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings...
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Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to your notebook. 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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear 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 your notebook. 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. Go to enter its setting page. 59 Follow the on the device button to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4.
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Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. Move the mose cursor to click on [More] 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. 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. Move the mose cursor to click on [More] 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. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65
User Manual
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... Windows Hello Fingerprint 3-14 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-16 How to Use the Touchpad 3-18 About HDD and SSD 3-19 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-19 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-20 Wireless LAN...3-20 Wired LAN...3-22 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-27 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-27 How to Connect External Devices 3-30 How to Use Adjustable Rotating Display Panel (optional 3-31 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-32 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional...
... Windows Hello Fingerprint 3-14 Setting up Windows Hello Face 3-16 How to Use the Touchpad 3-18 About HDD and SSD 3-19 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-19 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-20 Wireless LAN...3-20 Wired LAN...3-22 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-27 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-27 How to Connect External Devices 3-30 How to Use Adjustable Rotating Display Panel (optional 3-31 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-32 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional...
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....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. For any component of spare parts...
....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. For any component of spare parts...
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... function) USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, supports high-speed data transfer for the notebook. 2. Power Connector This connector is connected. Webcam Lock Switch is set to lock or unlock the webcam function. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) (with variable up to 140W power input and maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A power output when AC or DC power is to connect the AC adapter and supply power for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. The DisplayPort function supports external display connection...
... function) USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, supports high-speed data transfer for the notebook. 2. Power Connector This connector is connected. Webcam Lock Switch is set to lock or unlock the webcam function. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) (with variable up to 140W power input and maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A power output when AC or DC power is to connect the AC adapter and supply power for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. The DisplayPort function supports external display connection...
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... notebook is equipped 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. Use Quick FN Launch Keys Speaker Settings • F1: Mute the built-in speaker's volume. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Make sure the Webcam Lock Switch is set of Quick...
... notebook is equipped 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. Use Quick FN Launch Keys Speaker Settings • F1: Mute the built-in speaker's volume. Webcam • Enable or disable the webcam function. • Make sure the Webcam Lock Switch is set of Quick...
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...x HDMI™ 1 x MicroSD Supported Supported Supported 16" FHD+/ QHD+ LED panel 10-point multi-touch screen monitor is optioanlly supported Optioanlly supported The adjustable rotating display panel with DisplayPort function) • Supports maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A portable charging power output when AC or DC power is optionally supported. 2-18 Introductions Storage SSD I/O Port USB USB USB Audio Video Card Reader Webcam Lock Switch Communication Port Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type (optional) Touch Screen MSI Pen Rotating Display Panel 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slot 1 x USB...
...x HDMI™ 1 x MicroSD Supported Supported Supported 16" FHD+/ QHD+ LED panel 10-point multi-touch screen monitor is optioanlly supported Optioanlly supported The adjustable rotating display panel with DisplayPort function) • Supports maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A portable charging power output when AC or DC power is optionally supported. 2-18 Introductions Storage SSD I/O Port USB USB USB Audio Video Card Reader Webcam Lock Switch Communication Port Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type (optional) Touch Screen MSI Pen Rotating Display Panel 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slot 1 x USB...
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... with Windows 11 operating system installed. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may be varied depending on [Change advanced power settings] to meet most people's needs. Change settings for existing plans or create your needs. 8. Select [Power Options] to continue. 3. Keyin [control panel] and then select [Control Panel] to...
... with Windows 11 operating system installed. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. The figures shown here are for reference only, they may be varied depending on [Change advanced power settings] to meet most people's needs. Change settings for existing plans or create your needs. 8. Select [Power Options] to continue. 3. Keyin [control panel] and then select [Control Panel] to...
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... Windows operating system installed. Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to your account, and then click [Finish] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. How to Get Started...
... Windows operating system installed. Once you 'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to sign in options], click [Password]. 3. The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to your account, and then click [Finish] to [Start > Settings] and locate [Accounts]. 2. How to Get Started...
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... USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in AC mode under AC or DC mode in hibernation and shutdown status. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
... USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in AC mode under AC or DC mode in hibernation and shutdown status. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power...
