MSI GE60 2PL-420XES Apache- Manuals

Software Application Guide  SCM (System Control Manager) SCM (System Control Manager) is a software for driving and controlling the Fn keys on the keyboard. The SCM is pre-installed with the default OS and will run automatically in background. If you intend to install your own version of OS, it is ...

Software Application Guide  User Define key This function allows users to define the P1 quick launch button for launching the particular application. Once the shortcut has been created properly, users will be able to launch the selected program, application, utility, or path by pressing the P1 Fn k...

Preface 1-9  Dragoon Gaming Center (optionally supported) When the application of Dragoon Gaming Center is installed, activate Dragoon Gaming Center with Quick Launch P1 Fn key. F4: Dragoon Gaming Center 9

Software Application Guide  System Control Manager interface Besides using the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications and tools, users may also achieve the same results via the System Control Manager interface. Double right click on the SCM icon on the lower right corner...

Software Application Guide  Dragoon Gaming Center Launching Dragoon Gaming Center When the Dragoon Gaming Center application has been installed successfully, the Dragoon Gaming Center launching icon will appear under Programs and the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of screen. Click on th...

Preface 1-13 System Monitor The field shows real-time readings of major components including CPU/ GPU, memory, temperature and network speed. Loading Status This item shows current status of CPU, memory, battery capacities, disk I/O loading, GPU, current power scheme, power consumption while AC powe...

Software Application Guide Utility This function integrates a maximum of nine shortcuts of software and utilities embedded in the notebook. 14

Preface 1-15 InstantPlay InstantPlay function allows users to define several features in one P1 key shortcut. Users will be surprised by what a P1 key or a combination of Fn+F4 key is capable of! One can designate an immediate startup on one specified game in P1 key shortcut, and set P1 key as a qui...

Software Application Guide Display & Audio This item is meant for audio and display adjustments. Mouse This item adjusts settings include:  Point Speed  Speed  Scrolling Resource Release This item allows users check unnecessary applications in EndTask List to avoid influencing gaming performa...

Preface 1-17 Hybrid Power (optionally supported) This function empowers users to monitor current Hybrid Power status. Hybrid Power Status Chart This item indicates the duration of the Hybrid Power mode the system has entered in the last 60 seconds. Hybrid Power Ability Hybrid Power shows current sta...

Preface 1-19  Keyboard LED Manager (KLM) Launching the Keyboard LED Manager When the KLM application has been installed successfully, the KLM launching icon will appear under Programs and the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of screen. Click on this icon to launch the Keyboard LED Manager...

Preface 1-25 Selecting the LED Flashing Mode under Idle Status Select a desired LED Flashing Mode in Idle status. The selection will take effect while the system is in Sleep mode.  Click on [ Idle ] ,  Select a desired LED flashing mode from Wave , Breathing , and Off . Off Mode: Turn off the Keyb...

Software Application Guide Wave Mode: 1. The keyboard LEDs of each section will be lit with the selected LED color in order from LED Section-C to Section-B, and to Section-A, and then dimmed in an on/off pattern. 2. Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color wheel. 3. T...

Preface 1-27 Grouping the LED sections The divided LED sections can be grouped into one main section by clicking on the [ Lock Keyboard ] icon. Once the three LED sections are grouped, only one color can be selected to be illuminated. Note: Grouping function will not take effect in Gaming mode. Clos...

Preface 1-29  Battery Calibration Activating the Battery Calibration When the Battery Calibration application has been installed successfully, the Battery Calibration launch icon will appear in the MSI folder of the Start menu. Click on this icon to launch the Battery Calibration application. Start...

Preface 1-31 Warning Notification 1. If the AC/DC adapter is disconnected during the calibration process, a warning notification will appear. 2. Please reconnect the AC/DC adapter to continue the calibration process within 15 seconds; otherwise the calibration process will stop automatically. 1. If ...

Preface 1-33  Sizing Options (Only available in selected models) Activating the Sizing Options When the Sizing Options application has been installed successfully, the Sizing Options launch icon will appear in the MSI folder of the Start menu and the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of sc...

Software Application Guide 5 Preview Windows When select one DPI setting will bring the following respective preview image: 34

Software Application Guide Best DPI for the Display We recommend you to apply the following DPI settings to get the best DPI for the display. Resolution Best DPI Resolution<1920X1080 100% 1920X1080 <= Resolution<2880 x 1620 125% 2880 x 1620 (3K panel) 150% 100% 125% 36

Preface 1-39  Recovery Image Backup Tool Recovery Image Backup Tool, the utility designed to backup the recovery image to blank DVD disks, a USB flash disk or ISO files. They can be used to recover the system to manufacturer’s default settings when it is needed. This utility applies to the Operatin...

Preface 1-41 Create and Burn a Recovery Disk 1. To create and burn a Recovery Disk, select [Recovery Disk] , and then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. 2. Prepare the number of the writable disk as requested. 3. Place the disk into the optical drive device, and then select [Burn] . 4. N...

Software Application Guide Recovering the System When the hard drive and system encountered non-recoverable problems, it is always recommended to perform the System Recovery Function with F3 Hotkey first. If the system is unable to recover to the manufactory default settings with F3 Hotkey, follow t...