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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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Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Move the mouse cursor to choose your own style and features. Feature Sets --
Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. 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. Move the mouse cursor to choose your own style and features. Feature Sets --
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... Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for palm resistance. 4. Game Highlights: Record the best moments in the game for you a superior gaming experience. For each game, only the supported functions...
... Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for the best visual experience. 3. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to ensure the best performance. 2. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for palm resistance. 4. Game Highlights: Record the best moments in the game for you a superior gaming experience. For each game, only the supported functions...
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..., make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is set to the icon of the App. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be prioritized automatically to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions...
..., make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will get optimized system resources. 7. If [Real-Time] mode is set to the icon of the App. To drag an App, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List will be prioritized automatically to your most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions...
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... Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work efficiency. Select a proper graphics mode according to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Go to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to your own settings...
... Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to increase the work efficiency. Select a proper graphics mode according to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Go to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to your own settings...
Quick Start Guide
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... battery life. 7. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. 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...
... battery life. 7. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Power Saver: To lower the panel refresh rate when the power the in this page. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. 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...
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... users to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported...
... users to do the setup. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to make selections for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Apply button: Click to Profile 1~3. Function Overview 1. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported...
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... follow the instructions below to complete the link setup. These can re-enable these once setup is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. The Wi-Fi network is connected to continue. (Left is power light and center is happening in setting up . 2. The router is complete 3. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are...
... follow the instructions below to complete the link setup. These can re-enable these once setup is compatible with Bonjour (mDNS) 2. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. The Wi-Fi network is connected to continue. (Left is power light and center is happening in setting up . 2. The router is complete 3. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. You can be disabled once the Light Panels are...
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... LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following steps will be kept. 1. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel...
... LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following steps will be kept. 1. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel...
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... on-screen instructions to the notebook by using this function, find and download [duet coach] from Apple App Store. Once an iOS device is only available with iOS devices connected. Duet Coach is capable to turn your iPad or iPhone into a high performance display to mirror your iOS device to MSI notebook with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is connected...
... on-screen instructions to the notebook by using this function, find and download [duet coach] from Apple App Store. Once an iOS device is only available with iOS devices connected. Duet Coach is capable to turn your iPad or iPhone into a high performance display to mirror your iOS device to MSI notebook with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is connected...
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Connect MSI gaming gear to the devices connected. 1. You are connected to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. Go to your notebook. 2. Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. 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. 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. Go to your notebook. 2. Follow the on the device button to install necessary drivers, if needed. 4. 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. Move the mouse cursor to the detected devices shown on this page, and click on -screen instructions to enter its setting page. 59
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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]. 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.
User Manual
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... 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 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks...
... 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 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-24 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks...
User Manual
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... the product if users do not understand the component location or how to be damaged. For any component of the product users purchased in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled...
... the product if users do not understand the component location or how to be damaged. For any component of the product users purchased in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by the manufacturer within 5 years at the time. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled...
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HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. 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. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading interface...
HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. 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. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is the industry-leading interface...
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... turned on, quick press this key to force the notebook into sleep state (depending on the keyboard to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode • Press this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. With the help of these keys, users will be able to reset the notebook if needed. Introductions How to activate the specific applications or tools. Use...
... turned on, quick press this key to force the notebook into sleep state (depending on the keyboard to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. Power Key/ Enter Sleep Mode • Press this key to turn the notebook power ON. • While the notebook is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. With the help of these keys, users will be able to reset the notebook if needed. Introductions How to activate the specific applications or tools. Use...
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... function status. Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys • This 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 turn ON/ OFF the Webcam function on. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. Each function key, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. LED off: Standard FN combination keys enabled...
... function status. Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys • This 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 turn ON/ OFF the Webcam function on. • Webcam is turned off under default settings. Each function key, located on : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. LED off: Standard FN combination keys enabled...
Quick Start Guide 1
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... plans or create your own plan. The figures shown here are for the plan selected in Windows OS * For selected models with performance. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. The default power plans - meet your computer uses and conserves power. Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. Click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Change settings for...
... plans or create your own plan. The figures shown here are for the plan selected in Windows OS * For selected models with performance. Click on the different version of hardware and system settings that manages how your needs. 8. The default power plans - meet your computer uses and conserves power. Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu. 4. Click on [Restore plan defaults]. 9. Change settings for...
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... version of Windows operating system installed. Under [Password], click [Add] to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Follow the instructions below to setup your account, and then click [Finish] to close. 3-10 Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference...
... version of Windows operating system installed. Under [Password], click [Add] to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to setup the account's password. 1. Follow the instructions below to setup your account, and then click [Finish] to close. 3-10 Create an Account's Password Before setting up , you'll be vary depending on -screen instructions to create a new password for reference...
