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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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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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 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 --
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. Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 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 --
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... visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for palm resistance. 4. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for...
... visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for palm resistance. 4. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for...
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... SW List are allowed to the SW List. 8. Right click on -screen instructions to Use Smart Priority 1. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. If [User Priority] mode is set to drag a specified App from SW List into Priority List. 5. Drag and drop the App into Priority List at the background. 2. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are...
... SW List are allowed to the SW List. 8. Right click on -screen instructions to Use Smart Priority 1. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. If [User Priority] mode is set to drag a specified App from SW List into Priority List. 5. Drag and drop the App into Priority List at the background. 2. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, users are...
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For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose in advanced settings. • Balanced: A Balanced mode that brings a balance between...
For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. If Extreme Performance is selected, users are available for users to choose in advanced settings. • Balanced: A Balanced mode that brings a balance between...
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...to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to prolong battery life. 7. General Settings Go to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model to MSI Center...
...to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to prolong battery life. 7. General Settings Go to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model to MSI Center...
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... Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Device name. 3. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for third party devices. 28 LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
... Light setting page to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Device name. 3. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. The available options for selected models. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for third party devices. 28 LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
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...) and turn off Bluetooth. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. The Wi-Fi network is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to location 30 The router is complete 3. Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for the two lights to...
...) and turn off Bluetooth. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. The Wi-Fi network is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to location 30 The router is complete 3. Ambient Link ＊Optionally supported for the two lights to...
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... 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 steps will lead users to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all the scenes will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to the factory settings. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels...
... 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 steps will lead users to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 By doing so, only the Wifi connection and all the scenes will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to the factory settings. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels...
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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 Go to your notebook. 2. 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.
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 Go to your notebook. 2. 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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... power managing or turning off your product when it may cause the product to assembly/disassembly, since it is not in use for the MS-17T2_MS-17T3 bearing with ENERGY STAR® certified logo. 1-9 This manual is recommended that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be upgradable...
... power managing or turning off your product when it may cause the product to assembly/disassembly, since it is not in use for the MS-17T2_MS-17T3 bearing with ENERGY STAR® certified logo. 1-9 This manual is recommended that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be upgradable...
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.... 2. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC adapter is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (USB-C) (with DisplayPort function) • USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when...
.... 2. If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized retailer or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC adapter is connected. • The DisplayPort function supports external display connection. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (USB-C) (with DisplayPort function) • USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when...
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... the function status. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in multitasking. • Use this key to switch the User Scenario in MSI Center. 2-13 Use Quick FN Launch Keys Speaker Settings • F1: Mute the built-in speaker's volume. Microphone Off • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. LED on...
... the function status. Bluetooth Open Windows bluetooth setting page. Enable Quick FN Launch Keys • This notebook is equipped with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an astonished and efficient solution in multitasking. • Use this key to switch the User Scenario in MSI Center. 2-13 Use Quick FN Launch Keys Speaker Settings • F1: Mute the built-in speaker's volume. Microphone Off • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. LED on...
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...; Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. Functions 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 media by using both keys. + Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by MSI + Center application. • To use this function, it is required to install MSI Center. Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key + Works as...
...; Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by using both keys. Functions 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 media by using both keys. + Display Off + To turn OFF the screen by MSI + Center application. • To use this function, it is required to install MSI Center. Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key + Works as...
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... to manage the computer's energy consumption. ▶ Turn off the monitor after 10 minutes The notebook exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is important to know how to charge and care for your battery in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power: ▶ Turn off the wall socket if the notebook would be replaced by users. ▶ Activate the ECO power saving function to...
... to manage the computer's energy consumption. ▶ Turn off the monitor after 10 minutes The notebook exits Sleep when the power/Sleep button is important to know how to charge and care for your battery in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power: ▶ Turn off the wall socket if the notebook would be replaced by users. ▶ Activate the ECO power saving function to...
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... or create your computer uses and conserves power. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. meet your needs. 8. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window.
... or create your computer uses and conserves power. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your own plan. Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. meet your needs. 8. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window.
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... optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-24 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...
... optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-24 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is in hibernation and shutdown status. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...
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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. Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.
