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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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Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose 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 the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Feature Sets --
Move the mouse cursor to meet your personal needs. 10 Simply install or update your own style and features. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose 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 the [Feature Sets] icon at the upper right corner and click on it. 2. Feature Sets --
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... supported functions will be set to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function...
... supported functions will be set to ON or OFF in game customization individually. 1. System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and prioritize your game to Gamer mode for the best visual experience. 3. Mystic Light: Show Hotkey Lighting or Game Sense on Per Key RGB Keyboard for palm resistance. 4. Touchpad disabled: Disable the touchpad for the best game experience. 5. Gaming Mode MSI Gaming Mode provides auto-tuning function...
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... click on -screen instructions to the icon of the App. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be allocated automatically. If [Smart Priority] mode is selected, users are allowed...
... click on -screen instructions to the icon of the App. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List. Follow the on the icon and hold the mouse button. How to the SW List. 8. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is selected, the system resources will be allocated automatically. If [Smart Priority] mode is selected, users are allowed...
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... Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch...
... Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to make your needs from MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Integrated Graphics Mode. 5. For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to increase the work efficiency. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 How to MSI Center [Features > User Scenario]. 2. Select a proper User Scenario according to your needs. • Smart Auto: Switch...
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... Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key...
... Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. General Settings Go to MSI Center [Features > General Settings] and you can enable/disable some general settings in unplugged to prolong battery life. 7. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Windows Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. HDR: Enable or disable the steaming HDR video function. 6. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key...
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... brightness level here. Device name. 3. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Mystic Light allows users to make selections...
... brightness level here. Device name. 3. Apply button: Click to control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. LED Effect selections: Select one by clicking on the Profile buttons. 2. The available options for selected models. Go to MSI Center [Features > Mystic Light] to Profile 1~3. Profile: Setup your own keyboard LED light effects to do the setup. Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. Mystic Light allows users to make selections...
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...; Location services are turned on (location services are connected in the app) • For best results in setting up . 2. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for the two lights to come on and you are good to continue. (Left is power light and center is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Plug in your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. You can be disabled...
...; Location services are turned on (location services are connected in the app) • For best results in setting up . 2. Ambient Link *Optionally supported for the two lights to come on and you are good to continue. (Left is power light and center is local network light.) 4. Philips Hue Setup (optional) 1. Plug in your Hue bridge and it to complete the link setup. You can be disabled...
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... enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to one Wifi network at...
... enter Ambient Link control panel. 31 Release the two buttons, the LED stays on, and the controller remains on , and the controller starts flashing. 3. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. The following instructions will show the last Scene that the Light Panels can only be connected to a new network or reset back to the factory settings. How to reset the Light Panels The Light Panels can be connected to one Wifi network at...
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Follow the on the device button to enter its setting page. 59 Go to your notebook. 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 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. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
Follow the on the device button to enter its setting page. 59 Go to your notebook. 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 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. 2. Connect MSI gaming gear to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3.
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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. Users can find a list of frequently asked questions and answers, giving them possible instructions to solve basic situations.
User Manual
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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 the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be damaged. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the...
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 the manufacturer within 5 years at most since it may be damaged. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for the...
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... or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is designed to secure the notbook in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Combo Audio Port • A port for air circulation. 2-8 DO NOT block the ventilator for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone. • The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack...
... or service center. • Battery LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter is designed to secure the notbook in low capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Combo Audio Port • A port for air circulation. 2-8 DO NOT block the ventilator for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone. • The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack...
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... devices with two SSD M.2 slots that do not support battery reset by Battery Reset Hole, please refer to Power Key in Top-open View to contact the authorized dealer or service center for 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook. Battery Reset Hole (optional) Whenever the system firmware (EC) is equipped with PCIe interface. SSD Slots This notebook is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook; 2) remove the AC power; 3) use...
... devices with two SSD M.2 slots that do not support battery reset by Battery Reset Hole, please refer to Power Key in Top-open View to contact the authorized dealer or service center for 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook. Battery Reset Hole (optional) Whenever the system firmware (EC) is equipped with PCIe interface. SSD Slots This notebook is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook; 2) remove the AC power; 3) use...
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...Enable or disable the touchpad function. Webcam • Enable or disable the Webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Refer to Use + Quick FN Launch Keys for details. • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on : Standard FN combination keys enabled. LED on the ESC keycap, to install True Color. 2-14 Use Quick FN Launch Keys Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Airplane Mode Enable or disable the Airplane Mode. LED off under default settings. Crosshair function • Enable...
...Enable or disable the touchpad function. Webcam • Enable or disable the Webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Refer to Use + Quick FN Launch Keys for details. • Read the FN Lock LED indicator, located on : Standard FN combination keys enabled. LED on the ESC keycap, to install True Color. 2-14 Use Quick FN Launch Keys Switch Display Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Airplane Mode Enable or disable the Airplane Mode. LED off under default settings. Crosshair function • Enable...
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...'s volume. + Use both keys to decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Use both keys to decrease the LCD brightness. + Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to mute the built-in speakers. + Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-16 Users will be allowed to customize the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key...
...'s volume. + Use both keys to decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Use both keys to decrease the LCD brightness. + Use Multiple Monitors If users connect an additional monitor to mute the built-in speakers. + Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. 2-16 Users will be allowed to customize the display settings. • Connect the monitor to the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key...
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...-down menu. 4. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. To restore the selected power plan back to its default settings, click on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-6 The default power plans - But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 3. Change settings for reference...
...-down menu. 4. Click on the [Change plan settings] to bring out [Power Options]. To restore the selected power plan back to its default settings, click on -screen instructions to finish the configurations. 3-6 The default power plans - But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type here to continue. 3. Change settings for reference...
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... status. 1. How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is 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 reference only. 3-23 USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to enable using this function under default settings;
... status. 1. How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional) This notebook may affect the battery life more or less. 3. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is 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 reference only. 3-23 USB Power Share function supports selected models only, and the figures shown here are also allowed to enable using this function under default settings;
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Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-25
Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed. MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to Use MSI One Touch Install * For selected models with single click. Watch the instruction video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-5ByMZdnik YouTube 3-25