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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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... 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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Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your own style and features. 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 -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1.
Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Simply install or update your own style and features. 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 -- Choose Your Features Within the latest MSI Center, you ! 1.
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... best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be shown in Gaming Mode page. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your...
... best possible visual and audio lighting setting and brings you a superior gaming experience. True Color: Switch True Color to ensure the best performance. 2. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function for the game you are installed would be detected by MSI Center and be shown in Gaming Mode page. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your...
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... hold the mouse button. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. Maximum 8 Apps are not activated at one time. Left click on -screen instructions to be...
... hold the mouse button. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be selected into Priority List at the background. 2. Maximum 8 Apps are not activated at one time. Left click on -screen instructions to be...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper User Scenario according to 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. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. How to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete...
Follow the on-screen instructions to Use User Scenario 1. Select a proper User Scenario according to 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. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. How to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete...
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...Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. 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 HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to model. 1. Display...
...Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. 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 HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to model. 1. Display...
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... one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to do the setup. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects...
... one and setup the LED light effects, colors, speed, and brightness level here. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. Mystic Light Setting: Click to enter Mystic Light setting page to do the setup. Device name. 3. Mystic Light ＊Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. The available options for selected models. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to control keyboard LED light effects...
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... 3. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your phone is configured for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. These can re-enable these once setup is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. 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. iOS...
... 3. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. Connect it will automatically power up , please forget your phone is configured for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. These can re-enable these once setup is broadcasting a 2.4GHz network. 2. 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. iOS...
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... two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on the controller for your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to one Wifi network at a time. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. 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 the controller for your Light Panels into power. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to one Wifi network at a time. Press and hold down the Effect Select and Power buttons on and steady. 4. 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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You are connected to your notebook. 2. 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 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 your notebook. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
You are connected to your notebook. 2. 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 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 your notebook. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
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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 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.
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... http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of spare parts. 1-9 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 user's request depending on the models users purchased. It...
... http:// www.msi.com/support/ for product service information. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of spare parts. 1-9 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 user's request depending on the models users purchased. It...
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... or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disconnected. 4. DO NOT block the ventilator for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port USB 3.2 Gen...
... or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC adapter is in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disconnected. 4. DO NOT block the ventilator for the connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port USB 3.2 Gen...
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... MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installed 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 microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. Webcam • Enable...
... MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installed 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 microphone function. • The Microphone LED indicator, located on the F1 keycap, glows when the sound is turned off : Standard FN combination keys enabled. Webcam • Enable...
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... to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by using both keys. Introductions Functions of FN Combination keys Break key Works as Break key by using both keys. + Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. + Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install True Color. Media Switch To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the media by using both keys. + Display Off To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. + 2-16
... to cool down the overall temperature + of the notebook by using both keys. Introductions Functions of FN Combination keys Break key Works as Break key by using both keys. + Pause key Works as Pause key by using both keys. + Scroll Lock key Works as Scroll Lock key by using both keys. + Cooler Boost To maximize the fan speed to install True Color. Media Switch To switch PLAY/ PAUSE of the media by using both keys. + Display Off To turn OFF the screen by using both keys. + 2-16
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... the configurations. 3-6 A power plan is selected as an example here. meet your needs. 8. Power plans can modify settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. The default power plans - The figures shown here are for the plan selected in Windows OS * For selected models with performance. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. How to Get Started How to continue. 5. Select [Power Options] to Set Up a Power...
... the configurations. 3-6 A power plan is selected as an example here. meet your needs. 8. Power plans can modify settings for existing plans or create your computer uses and conserves power. The default power plans - The figures shown here are for the plan selected in Windows OS * For selected models with performance. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. How to Get Started How to continue. 5. Select [Power Options] to Set Up a Power...
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... continue. 4. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition.
... continue. 4. In [Sign-in with a quick swipe or glance. The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - Follow the on the different version of Windows operating system installed. How to Get Started How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) Windows Hello is required to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition.
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... phones and power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in AC mode under AC or DC mode 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 output for...
... phones and power banks, while the notebook is a must to connect AC power to the notebook before using this function under default settings; USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in AC mode under AC or DC mode 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 output for...
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How to Get Started 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=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-34 MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
How to Get Started 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=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-34 MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click.
