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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 Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose 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.
Simply install or update your personal needs. 10 Move the mouse cursor to meet your favorite features in Feature Sets page. Experience the convenience that MSI Center brings to you are able to choose 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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... visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to ON or OFF in Gaming Mode page. For each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set to review or share. *Be noted, for each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and...
... visual and audio lighting setting and brings you to ON or OFF in Gaming Mode page. For each game, the following functions, may or may not be supported, can be set to review or share. *Be noted, for each game, only the supported functions will be shown within the Gaming Mode options dialog box. 12 System Performance: Switch to Extreme Performance mode, free up memory and...
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...Priority] mode is set to the icon of the App in SW List are not activated at one time. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is... most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Follow the on AI calculation. 4. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to be prioritized automatically to drag a specified App from SW List into Priority List. 5. Drag and drop the App into Priority List at the ...
...Priority] mode is set to the icon of the App in SW List are not activated at one time. To remove the Apps shown in the Priority List, move the mouse cursor to [ON], and all the Apps shown in the Priority List. Before using Smart Priority, make sure that the function SWITCH is... most commonly used programs based on -screen instructions to the SW List. 8. Follow the on AI calculation. 4. If [Real-Time] mode is selected, users are allowed to be prioritized automatically to drag a specified App from SW List into Priority List. 5. Drag and drop the App into Priority List at the ...
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Go to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. If Extreme Performance...
Go to setup the Fan Speed by selecting [Advanced], and adjust the Fan Speed. 4. Select a proper graphics mode according to your own settings. 20 For certain CPU/GPU, you can overclock in accordance with users' needs to Use User Scenario 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to optimize user mode via MSI AI Engine automatically. • Extreme Performance: A powerful mode that lowers the power consumption for AAA games. If Extreme Performance...
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... Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel...
... Key: Enable or disable Windows Key on the keyboard. 3. WebCam: Enable or disable WebCam function 4. USB Power Share: Enable or disable USB Power Share function. 8. Display Switch: Select a proper display mode as needed. 9. Functions listed here may differ from model to hibernate or sleep when close lid or press Power button. 23 GPU Switch: Select MSHybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode or Intergrated Graphics Mode. 5. Hibernate/ Sleep: Switch to model. 1. Switch Key: Click to switch the Windows key and the Fn key on the keyboard. 2. Display Power Saver: To lower the panel...
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... control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Apply button: Click to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. 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. Function Overview 1. The available options for selected models. Device name. 3. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Go to MSI...
... control keyboard LED light effects easier and quicker. Apply button: Click to make selections for third party devices. 28 Mystic Light *Optionally supported for each Light Effect mode may vary from devices. 4. 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. Function Overview 1. The available options for selected models. Device name. 3. Mystic Light allows users to Profile 1~3. Go to MSI...
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... *Optionally supported for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. These can re-enable these once setup is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to the router LAN port. 3. The Wi-Fi network is complete 3. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in setting up...
... *Optionally supported for any of the Wi-Fi modes a/b/g/n. Make sure your 5GHz network (if applicable) and turn off Bluetooth. These can re-enable these once setup is using their Apple ID. • iCloud keychain enabled • Allowing the home app to have access to the router LAN port. 3. The Wi-Fi network is complete 3. Wait for Wifi scanning and discovering the Light Panels. Plug in setting up...
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... your Light Panels will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to the factory settings. The following steps will lead users to one Wifi network at a time. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and...
... your Light Panels will be reset, but all pairing information for about 10 seconds until the LED turns on, and the controller starts flashing. 3. Enter Ambient Link Control Panel Go to MSI Center [Features > Ambient Link] to the factory settings. The following steps will lead users to one Wifi network at a time. Delete the previous device from the app and setup once again. By doing so, only the Wifi connection and...
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Please connect your iOS device to MSI notebook with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to use iOS Screen Mirroring *This function is only available with iOS devices connected. How to get Duet Coach support. Duet Coach 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to...
Please connect your iOS device to MSI notebook with an Apple Certified Charging Cable and activate MSI Center to use iOS Screen Mirroring *This function is only available with iOS devices connected. How to get Duet Coach support. Duet Coach 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to...
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Follow the on the device button to enter its setting page. 59 Go to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected 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. 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 enter its setting page. 59 Go to MSI Center [Features > Gaming Gear] 3. You are connected 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. 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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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.
User Manual
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... replaceable by user's request depending on the official regulations declared at most since it may be damaged. Acquisition of spare parts. 1-10 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 noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service...
... replaceable by user's request depending on the official regulations declared at most since it may be damaged. Acquisition of spare parts. 1-10 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 noticed that you contact the authorized dealer or service...
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Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Microphone • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Webcam • Enable or disable the Webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Each function key, located on F1 to F12, has a built-in function that is equipped with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED on: Standard FN combination keys enabled. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an...
Touchpad Press to enable or disable the touchpad function. Microphone • Press to enable or disable the microphone function. • Microphone is turned off under default settings. Webcam • Enable or disable the Webcam function. • Webcam is turned off : Quick FN Launch Keys enabled. Each function key, located on F1 to F12, has a built-in function that is equipped with a set of Quick FN Launch Keys. LED on: Standard FN combination keys enabled. MSI Center • This notebook may be pre-installing with a versatile utility, MSI Center, providing users an...
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... settings for existing plans or create your needs. 8. Click on -screen instructions to meet most people's needs. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to finish the configurations. 3-6 Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to search] field. 2. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type...
... settings for existing plans or create your needs. 8. Click on -screen instructions to meet most people's needs. But you can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with Windows 11 operating system installed. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to finish the configurations. 3-6 Follow the on [Change advanced power settings] to search] field. 2. Go to [Start] and then move the mouse cursor to [Type...
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...'re set up Windows Hello, it . The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Under [Password], click [Add] to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to [Start > Settings] and locate...
...'re set up Windows Hello, it . The figures shown here are for your Windows Hello Logins - The feature requires fingerprint reader or a infrared camera that supports it is a more secure, personal way to get an instant access to your Windows operating system using fingerprint or facial recognition. Under [Password], click [Add] to create a new password for reference only, they may be able to [Start > Settings] and locate...
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... Windows operating system installed. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Select [Show available networks] to the Internet without using any cables. Then click [Next]. 3-18 Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to set to Connect the Internet in Windows OS * For selected models with Windows 11 operating system installed. Follow the instructions as below to continue. 7. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn...
... Windows operating system installed. Open up a Wireless LAN connection. 1. Make sure [Airplane mode] is set up [Settings], find and click [Network & internet]. 2. Select [Show available networks] to the Internet without using any cables. Then click [Next]. 3-18 Select [Wi-Fi] within the [Network & internet] selection menu. 5. Click [Connect] to set to Connect the Internet in Windows OS * For selected models with Windows 11 operating system installed. Follow the instructions as below to continue. 7. Switch [ON] the Wi-Fi function if it is turn...
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... be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in hibernation and shutdown status. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; It...
... be optionally supported USB Power Share function via Type-A USB ports, providing portable charging power output for reference only. 3-29 however, as mobile phones and power banks, while the notebook is in hibernation and shutdown status. Users are for various USB devices, such as AC/ DC mode is enabled, it is always suggested to use the official authorized cable to perform this function. 2. therefore, it may be available in BIOS settings; It...
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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=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-31 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=xkzctVGnWRw YouTube 3-31 Video: How to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with Windows 11 operating system installed.