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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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...] to gamers and diverse users. Make sure the Internet connection works properly. 2. To have the complete function of MSI Center, keep the Windows system login with a single administrator account as specific functions require higher system privileges in order to MSI official website. 6 Activate MSI Center, move the mouse cursor to enter [My Device] page 3. Login and Register Before using MSI Center, it is recommended to create your own account and...
...] to gamers and diverse users. Make sure the Internet connection works properly. 2. To have the complete function of MSI Center, keep the Windows system login with a single administrator account as specific functions require higher system privileges in order to MSI official website. 6 Activate MSI Center, move the mouse cursor to enter [My Device] page 3. Login and Register Before using MSI Center, it is recommended to create your own account and...
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Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your own style and features. Feature Sets -- 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. Move the mouse cursor to choose your personal needs. 10 Simply install or update your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1. In Feature Sets page, feel free to select, install or uninstall any MSI features listed to meet your own style and features. Feature Sets -- 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. Move the mouse cursor to choose your personal needs. 10 Simply install or update your favorite features in Feature Sets page.
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... games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to ON or OFF in the game for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4.
... games which are playing with the best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to ON or OFF in the game for each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4.
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... the App into Priority List. 5. Right click on -screen instructions to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. How to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List are not activated at one time. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system...
... the App into Priority List. 5. Right click on -screen instructions to drag a specified App from SW List into the Priority List. 6. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. How to [ON], and all the Apps shown in SW List are not activated at one time. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system...
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... fan noise. • Super Battery: A Super Battery mode that boosts the highest performance for basic needs. 3. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to make your own settings. 20 How to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper graphics mode according to Use User Scenario 1. Go to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode...
... fan noise. • Super Battery: A Super Battery mode that boosts the highest performance for basic needs. 3. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to make your own settings. 20 How to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper graphics mode according to Use User Scenario 1. Go to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode...
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To use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys ＊Optionally supported for further information about Keyboard FN keys. 22 Refer to switch between each scenario, and you may read the selected scenario shown on the display. How to Use User Scenario with keyboard FN keys, simply press FN and F7 keys repeatedly to the User Guide for selected models.
To use User Scenario with Keyboard FN keys ＊Optionally supported for further information about Keyboard FN keys. 22 Refer to switch between each scenario, and you may read the selected scenario shown on the display. How to Use User Scenario with keyboard FN keys, simply press FN and F7 keys repeatedly to the User Guide for selected models.
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...Mode. 5. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model 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 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. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display...
...Mode. 5. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. General Settings Go to model. 1. Functions listed here may differ from model 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 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. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Display...
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... users to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Function Overview 1. Apply button: Click to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make selections for third party devices. 28 LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
... users to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Function Overview 1. Apply button: Click to make all the selections taking effect. 5. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to make selections for third party devices. 28 LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode...
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Click [apply] to customize the personal keyboard LED light Effect. 2. For models equipped with Perkey RGB keyboard, users are allowed to setup a light effect for each zone. 3. For models which is equipped with 4 zones RGB keyboard, users are allowed to select an individual light effect for further information of the product specification. 29 Customizing personal LED Light Effect 1. Select [Customize] to confirm the selections. 5. Contact the local dealer for each individual key. 4.
Click [apply] to customize the personal keyboard LED light Effect. 2. For models equipped with Perkey RGB keyboard, users are allowed to setup a light effect for each zone. 3. For models which is equipped with 4 zones RGB keyboard, users are allowed to select an individual light effect for further information of the product specification. 29 Customizing personal LED Light Effect 1. Select [Customize] to confirm the selections. 5. Contact the local dealer for each individual key. 4.
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... to have access to location 30 Ambient Link provide visual color feedback on Philips Hue and Nanoleaf depending on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the router LAN port. 3. To use Ambient Link, click on what is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Plug in setting up . 2. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on and...
... to have access to location 30 Ambient Link provide visual color feedback on Philips Hue and Nanoleaf depending on [Ambient Link] and follow the instructions below to the router LAN port. 3. To use Ambient Link, click on what is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Plug in setting up . 2. Android requirements: • Android OS 5.0 or higher • Location services are turned on and...
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... your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Plug in your Light Panels 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.
... your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on and steady. 4. Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Plug in your Light Panels 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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... for selected models. Users are allowed to choose a proper view mode to 100% sRGB. Office: this mode is best suit for accurate color when viewing images on the web. 4. True Color ＊Optionally supported for game playing. 2. True Color Technology guarantees exceptional color fidelity of blue light that the preset view modes may vary from the display to model.
... for selected models. Users are allowed to choose a proper view mode to 100% sRGB. Office: this mode is best suit for accurate color when viewing images on the web. 4. True Color ＊Optionally supported for game playing. 2. True Color Technology guarantees exceptional color fidelity of blue light that the preset view modes may vary from the display to model.
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... iOS multi-touch display. Please connect your MSI PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to MSI notebook with iOS devices connected. Once an iOS device is connected to the notebook, users will be able to interact to the notebook by using this function, find and download [duet coach] from Apple App Store. How to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is only available with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to...
... iOS multi-touch display. Please connect your MSI PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to MSI notebook with iOS devices connected. Once an iOS device is connected to the notebook, users will be able to interact to the notebook by using this function, find and download [duet coach] from Apple App Store. How to use iOS Screen Mirroring ＊This function is only available with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to...
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... going failed, please replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Consult an authorized retailer or service center for each item if they meet the requirement. 4. Before starting the Battery Calibration process, it is activated. 3. Click on the [Start] icon to start the Battery Calibration process. 5. If you are using the Battery Calibration process for the...
... going failed, please replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Consult an authorized retailer or service center for each item if they meet the requirement. 4. Before starting the Battery Calibration process, it is activated. 3. Click on the [Start] icon to start the Battery Calibration process. 5. If you are using the Battery Calibration process for the...
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...-examination procedures. 1. HDMI: check the connection status of the notebook. Hardware Diagnosis Hardware Diagnosis is capable of doing a quick self-examination for the hardware devices of HDMI devices. 5. System Suspend: set the system into sleep mode, and auto wake-up the system. 4. Touchpad: check the touchpad status. 56 Keyboard: check the keyboard LED status. 6. Audio: check the internal audio devices status. 3. One-Click Scan: check the status of the battery, LAN, WLAN, Fan module, etc. 2.
...-examination procedures. 1. HDMI: check the connection status of the notebook. Hardware Diagnosis Hardware Diagnosis is capable of doing a quick self-examination for the hardware devices of HDMI devices. 5. System Suspend: set the system into sleep mode, and auto wake-up the system. 4. Touchpad: check the touchpad status. 56 Keyboard: check the keyboard LED status. 6. Audio: check the internal audio devices status. 3. One-Click Scan: check the status of the battery, LAN, WLAN, Fan module, etc. 2.
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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. Go 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.
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. Go 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.
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Click and follow the on Monitor to browse the page. 1. Click to clean up the memory. 60 Hardware Monitoring Monitor provides a real-time status of the CPU Usage and GPU Usage. Activate MSI Center and click on -screen instructions to free up the appointed disk. 2.
Click and follow the on Monitor to browse the page. 1. Click to clean up the memory. 60 Hardware Monitoring Monitor provides a real-time status of the CPU Usage and GPU Usage. Activate MSI Center and click on -screen instructions to free up the appointed disk. 2.
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Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations. 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]. 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. 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]. Go to get more information at MSI official website. 65
