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... 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 30 3 Content Copyright and Trademarks Notice 5 Revision History 5 Introduction...6 Login and Register 6 Create an...
... 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 30 3 Content Copyright and Trademarks Notice 5 Revision History 5 Introduction...6 Login and Register 6 Create an...
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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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In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to choose your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able 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 favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets --
In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your own style and features. Move the mouse cursor to choose your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able 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 favorite features in Feature Sets page. Feature Sets --
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... in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Game Highlights: Record the best moments in Gaming Mode page. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to...
... in game customization individually. 1. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Game Highlights: Record the best moments in Gaming Mode page. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to...
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... resources. 7. For those Apps listed in SW List are not activated at one time. If [User Priority] mode is selected, the system resources will get optimized settings. 3. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Left click on the icon and hold the mouse button. Drag and drop the...
... resources. 7. For those Apps listed in SW List are not activated at one time. If [User Priority] mode is selected, the system resources will get optimized settings. 3. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Left click on the icon and hold the mouse button. Drag and drop the...
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... your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. Select a proper graphics mode according to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to your own settings. 20 Go to increase the work efficiency. For certain CPU/GPU...
... your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. Select a proper graphics mode according to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to your own settings. 20 Go to increase the work efficiency. For certain CPU/GPU...
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.../ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. 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. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function...
.../ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. 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. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function...
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... keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for third party devices. 28 Function Overview 1. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light Setting...
... keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for third party devices. 28 Function Overview 1. Select one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. Mystic Light Setting...
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... a 2.4GHz network. 2. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Plug in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Make sure your Hue bridge and it to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. These can re-enable these once setup is connected to the router LAN port. 3. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. To use Ambient Link, click on (location services are turned on [Ambient...
... a 2.4GHz network. 2. Nanoleaf Setup (optional) 1. Plug in the app then enjoy Philips Hue! Make sure your Hue bridge and it to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bridge. 6. These can re-enable these once setup is connected to the router LAN port. 3. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. To use Ambient Link, click on (location services are turned on [Ambient...
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... seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. 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...
... seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. The following instructions will help users to reset the Light Panels, so that during previous game playing. 2. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. 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...
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Go to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Follow the on the device button 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 the devices connected. 1. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
Go to your notebook. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to your notebook. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. Follow the on the device button 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 the devices connected. 1. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
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Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions 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. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
Move the mose cursor to click on [More] to solve basic situations. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions 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. Go to MSI Center [Support > Service].
User Manual
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... How to Use the Touchpad 3-16 About HDD and SSD 3-17 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-17 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-18 Wireless LAN...3-18 Wired LAN...3-20 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-25 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-25 How to Connect External Devices 3-28 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-29 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-30 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-31 Video: How to Use Backup and System Restore with "MSI Center Pro" (optional)....3-32 1-4
... How to Use the Touchpad 3-16 About HDD and SSD 3-17 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-17 How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS 3-18 Wireless LAN...3-18 Wired LAN...3-20 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS 3-25 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-25 How to Connect External Devices 3-28 How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional 3-29 Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional 3-30 Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional)........3-31 Video: How to Use Backup and System Restore with "MSI Center Pro" (optional)....3-32 1-4
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... as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may cause the product to upgrade or replace any further information on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by...
... as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may cause the product to upgrade or replace any further information on the models users purchased. Please contact the manufacturer via http:// www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of the product users purchased in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by...
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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. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra highdefinition (UHD) equipment. 2-7 HDMI™ Connector HDMI™ (High-Definition...
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. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra highdefinition (UHD) equipment. 2-7 HDMI™ Connector HDMI™ (High-Definition...
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...; Microphone is turned off under default settings. LED off under default settings. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED on . • Webcam is available to use 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 enable or disable the touchpad function. Each function key, located...
...; Microphone is turned off under default settings. LED off under default settings. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED on . • Webcam is available to use 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 enable or disable the touchpad function. Each function key, located...
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...; Select how you want your display to project on the second screen from the selections of the notebook. Media Switch + Use both keys to turn OFF the screen. Introductions Cooler Boost Use both keys to maximize the fan speed to install MSI Center. Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by MSI + Center. • To use this function, it is required to cool down...
...; Select how you want your display to project on the second screen from the selections of the notebook. Media Switch + Use both keys to turn OFF the screen. Introductions Cooler Boost Use both keys to maximize the fan speed to install MSI Center. Users will automatically detect the external monitor connected. Crosshair • Enable or disable the Crosshair function, provided by MSI + Center. • To use this function, it is required to cool down...
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... its default settings, click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. Follow the on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 5. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Make advanced changes...
... its default settings, click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. Follow the on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. meet your computer uses and conserves power. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 5. Select [Power Options] to search] field. 2. Within [Power Options] window, the Power Plan of [Balanced] is a collection of Windows operating system installed. Make advanced changes...
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... on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Go to continue. 4. Follow the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Face, Fingerprint, and PIN. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , 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 figures shown here are...
... on the different version of Windows operating system installed. Go to continue. 4. Follow the instructions below to setup your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Face, Fingerprint, and PIN. Create an Account's Password Before setting up , 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 figures shown here are...
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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. 1. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 It is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function. 2. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...
... USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 1. USB Power Share function will only be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 It is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function. 2. however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in BIOS settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models...