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- Page 1 Software & Application User Guide G52-XXXX1HA...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ ◙ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com/... -
Page 3: About This Guide
This Software Application Guide describes how to install and use the software applica- tions that come with the MSI’s mainboards. Each chapter describes one of the software applications. It can help you to operate easily when you use the advanced software applications designed by MSI. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide CONTENTS ▍ Control Center ....................1 Control Center Overview ..................2 System Information ....................5 Overclock ........................ 7 Green Power ......................11 Gadget Mode ......................12 Super-Charger ....................13 Enabling Super-Charger ..................14 Winki III ......................15 System Requirement ..................... - Page 5 EasyViewer....................43 Supported File Formats ..................44 Preview Mode ....................... 44 Slide Mode ......................46 3D Effect ....................... 48 VIRTU ......................49 System Requirement ..................... 50 i-Mode ........................50 d-Mode ........................51 Installing VIRTU ....................51 VIRTU Operation ....................52 VIRTU Control Panel .....................
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Page 7: Control Center
Control Center Control Center is an user-friendly software and exclu- sively developed by MSI, helping users to monitor the system status, overclock the system and adjust power saving function under OS. With the help of Control Cen- ter, making it possible to achieve easier and efficient monitoring process and adjustments than that under BIOS. -
Page 8: Control Center Overview
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Control Center Overview After installing and activating Control Center, you will see Overclock and Green Power tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. Overclocking Tab When you launch Control Center, you will see the Overclock tab at first, this tab consists of four blocks which are Mainboard, CPU, Memory and Overclock. - Page 9 OC Genie/ OC Genie II Tab To enter the OC Genie/ OC Genie II tab, click the sub-menu under the Overclocking tab. Under the OC Genie/ OC Genie II tab, read the introduction on the tab first. The func- tions of Intel CPU and AMD CPU may be different, that will have different screens. The following figure shows an example of AMD CPU.
- Page 10 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Green Power Tab Green Power is an energy saving technology that controls power supply by auto phase switching for CPU and components. Besides, Green Power can automatically manage your power configuration, resulting in more efficient power usage and acoustic noise reduction.
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Page 11: System Information
System Information This section describes how to monitor the system information, enter the advanced menu and adjust the DRAM timing. Mainboard Information Mainboard information block is under the Overclock tab. You can refer to the model name, chipset, and BIOS version of each item to be informed to the hardware status at all time. -
Page 12: Memory Information
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide CPU Detail Information Click the “More” button on the right side of the CPU block to open the CPU detailed information window, including model name, specifications, features and cache informa- tion. Memory Information Memory information block is under the Overclock tab. You can read the information of each memory DIMM slot, including memory type, manufacturer and speed. -
Page 13: Overclock
Overclock Under Overclock block, you can select Cooling, Default, Cinema, and Game mode to reach the most suitable overclocking effect. That is to say, you can set an overclocking environment in advance, which avoids unnecessary risks and time-consuming manual adjustment on endless testing. Selecting Overclock Mode Under Cinema mode, Control Center provides you 3% plus overclocking effect automat- ically, 6% plus under Game mode, and 3% less under Cooling mode (for power saving... - Page 14 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Applying parameters You can do all the above mentioned adjustments under each mode, after that, please click the “Apply” button to execute the configured setting without rebooting the system; or you can click the “Save” button to save the adjustments for future use. Important Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the factory default.
- Page 15 Adjusting CPU/ iGPU cores ratio (for Intel CPU) Click the Advanced button on the right side of the CPU block to open the Advanced window. You can adjust the CPU/iGPU cores ratio. Locking maximum GPU ratio (for Intel Chipset) To lock GPU ratio at the maximum value, click Max. GPU Ratio button in Advanced window, otherwise it will be dynamically adjusted.
- Page 16 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Unlocking CPU core (for AMD CPU) To enter the Unclock CPU Core tab, click the sub-menu under the Overclocking tab. Under the Unclock CPU Core tab, you can unlock CPU core that is original hidden (or disabled) in CPU to enhance the performance.
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Page 17: Green Power
Green Power Under the Green Power tab, you can select the Green Power mode, read CPU Phase status, also select other power phase and control fan speed. This application provides APS, Intel SVID, and Disable mode for CPU power phase display. -
Page 18: Gadget Mode
Software Application Guide Gadget Mode Control Center provides a gadget mode to monitor the CPU frequency, iGPU frequency and CPU temperature. Switch to gadget mode by clicking the button as shown in picture. Important The GPU frequency only appears when you use the CPU with integrated GPU. -
Page 19: Super-Charger
USB interfaces. That is ordinary computer cannot charge your iPad even at power on status. The MSI Super-Charger is a Windows resident program capable of revising power supply mode of your USB port. Once an iPad is connected to your USB port the Super-Charger sends a signal to initiate its charging circuit. -
Page 20: Enabling Super-Charger
Software Application Guide Enabling Super-Charger Install and launch Super-Charger, the dialog as below will appear. To enable Super-Charger, click the “On/Off” button to On. When a warning prompt window appears, click “Yes” to continue. Important When Super-Charger is enabled, the USB port will be changed to Charging mode, therefore, the data syncing will be disabled. -
Page 21: Winki Iii
Winki III Winki III is an MSI self-developed Linux distribution for MSI’s proprietary mainboards. The quick boot Winki III provides Live update, Internet browser, instant messen- ging, Skype, photo viewer and so on. Without entering the Microsoft Windows, users still have access to basic... -
Page 22: System Requirement
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide System Requirement In order to run Winki III, the following hardware and is required ■ At least 2GB memory ■ DVD Drive Important If you are using the Intel SATA 6Gb/s or Marvell 88SE9128 chip, when you use Live Update or HDDBackup utility under Winki III, please change IDE_Mode to AHCI_Mode in BIOS setting. - Page 23 Entering the Winki III from Your USB Flash Drive You need to prepare a USB drive with at least 1GB capacity. Please backup your data in advance or the Winki III installer will format your USB drive. Insert your USB drive to your computer. Put the attached DVD to the DVD drive.
- Page 24 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Make sure that you backup your data in advanced. Then, click “Yes” to continue. Click here The installer is proceeding. Click “Close” when finish. Click here Click “Reboot” and then “Yes”. Click here Enter the BIOS by pressing “Delete” under POST screen. Select to boot from USB drive and reboot.
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Page 25: Winki Iii Overview
Winki III overview The following figure describes the function of the Winki III. Calendar Task bar Application selection Recently opened file list RSS reader Tool and Device selection ▶ Application selection Applications are classified into several categories. Select a category and the applica- tions will be listed at the top. -
Page 26: Hotkeys
Software Application Guide Hotkeys You can also use the hotkey listed below. Hotkey Function Ctrl + 1 Web Browser Ctrl + 2 Instant Messenger Ctrl + 3 Skype Ctrl + 4 Photo Viewer Ctrl + F1 Volume Controller Ctrl + F2 Resolution Setting Ctrl + F3 Network Setting... -
Page 27: Audio Genie
Audio Genie Audio Genie provides speakers location setting and THX mode selection. This chapter describes how to install Audio Genie and how to use it. -
Page 28: Installing Audio Genie
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Installing Audio Genie If your audio device is built-in with your mainboard, take a moment to confirm that the item “Audio Controller” in BIOS has been set to “Enabled”. If you are using the Realtek HD audio card, confirm the card has been installed properly. - Page 29 Audio Mode The Audio Mode allows you to select six THX audio modes, You can also select the audio modes by right-click the Audio Genie icon in the system tray. This screen introduce the functions of THX control panel. When you enter this screen the THX control panel will appear on the desktop.
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Page 30: Hotkeys
Software Application Guide Hotkeys You can also use the hotkey listed below. Hotkey Function Ctrl + F7 Game Mode Ctrl + F8 Movie Mode Ctrl + F9 Music Mode Ctrl + F10 Clean Mode Ctrl + F11 Phone Mode Ctrl + F12 Optimum Mode Using THX Control Panel You can open the THX control panel through the Audio Genie, or double-click the THX... -
Page 31: Video Genie
Video Genie Video Genie provides the automatic color saturation en- hancement, contrast enhancement and intelligent gam- ma correction. Video Genie not only improves the quality of static im- age, the video playback will be dramatically enhanced. -
Page 32: Video Genie Overview
Software Application Guide Video Genie overview The following figure describes the function of the Video Genie. Effect comparison Picture selection Cancel button OK button Apply button Enable checkbox ▶ Effect comparison This window shows the picture comparison between before and after Video Genie ap- plication. -
Page 33: Network Genie
Network Genie Network Genie is an utility to optimize the traffic for band- width control. Network Genie is designed for the Realtek LAN chip with Windows Vista and Windows 7 platforms. With the Network Genie you can play on-line games and download data without being disturbed by latency. -
Page 34: System Requirement
■ Invisible logo means Network Genie is not activated. In case no logo is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate Network Genie manually by clicking Start → Programs → MSI → Network Genie → Network Genie. -
Page 35: Network Genie Control Panel
Network Genie Control Panel Mode Tab If Mode tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: ▶ Mode selection Mode selection is used to quickly change the network mode. The following options are available: ■ Game Mode - Network Genie will set gaming applications to high priority. ■... -
Page 36: Application Tab
Software Application Guide Application Tab If Application tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: Application tab lists all network related applications. There are 5 columns in the list, including Program, Priority, Blocked, Download and Upload. The function of each column is described as follows: ■... - Page 37 Advanced Tab If Advanced tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: Advanced tab provides detailed settings for Network Genie. There are two parts in this tab, one is “Internet Speed”, and another is “Delay/Sensitivity Settings”. In “Internet Speed”, you can set the maximum available bandwidth to the upload/ download speed manually or just leave blank for no limit.
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Page 38: System Info Tab
Software Application Guide System Info Tab If System Info tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: System Info tab shows system information, including “Processor”, “Network Card”, “Memory”, “Graphics Card”, “Operating System”, “CPU Usage”, “Connection Status”, “Total Packets Sent”, and “Total Packets Received”. About Tab If About tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: About tab shows information of Network Genie, including “Version”, “Copyright”, and... -
Page 39: Teaming Genie
Teaming Genie Teaming Genie provides traffic load balancing and re- dundant NIC operation if a network connection fails. When multiple NICs are installed in the same mainboard, they can be combined into a team. The team must in- clude at least two members, but can support up to ten members. -
Page 40: System Requirement
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide System Requirement The system and software requirements for Teaming Genie as listed below. ■ Installed with Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ■ Dual Realtek RTL81XX series with NIC Adapters Installing Teaming Genie Before you begin to install and use Teaming Genie, take a moment to confirm that the items “Onboard LAN Controller”... -
Page 41: Teaming Genie Overview
Teaming Genie Overview The following figure describes the function of the Teaming Genie. Mode selection Member selection Create/ Remove button ▶ Mode selection Here you can select a team mode. ▶ Member selection Here you can select members. ▶ Create/ Remove button This button is used to create or remove a team. -
Page 42: Creating Team
Software Application Guide Creating Team This section describes how to create a team. Please follow the steps below: Select FEC/GEC mode or Link Aggregation\LACP(802.3ad) mode Select members that you want to combine to. Click the Create Team button. To remove the team, click the Remove button at the bottom. -
Page 43: Live Update 5
Live Update 5 Live Update 5 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the latest drivers, BIOS and utilities. With Live Update 5, you don’t need to search the driv- ers on web sites, and don’t need to know the models of mainboard and graphics cards. -
Page 44: Live Update 5 Overview
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Live Update 5 overview After installing and activating Live Update 5, you will see Home, Live Update, History, Setting and About tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel. Home Tab When you launch Live Update 5, you will see the Home tab at first, this tab displays the information of the system. - Page 45 History Tab This tab shows the downloading history. Setting This tab allows you specify the frequency that Live Update 5 remind you to update. Reminder Frequency configuration Important The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you pur- chased.
- Page 46 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide About This tab shows the information about Live Update 5. You can click the “MSI Online Customer Service” button to open the online customer service web page. MSI Online Customer Service link button...
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Page 47: Updating The System
Updating The System This section describes how to update your system with Live Update 5. Please follow the steps below: Select download options in Live Update tab. If you select “Automatic scan”, Live Update 5 will automatically detect your system, select the appropriate items to download. -
Page 48: Total Installer
Total Installer Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use Total Installer: Scan updates in Live Update tab. Select all Total installer button Check the items you intend to update. Click the Total Installer button. Live Update 5 will automatically install them. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure Reboot your system. -
Page 49: Easyviewer
EasyViewer MSI EasyViewer is a full 3D image browser that supports NVIDIA 3D vision and allows zoom-in, zoom-out, full- screen or auto-playback for previewing images. Under the Slide mode, you may edit pictures: image enlarge- ment, reduction, 90-degree and fine-tuned rotation. You... -
Page 50: Supported File Formats
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Supported File Formats EasyViewer’s current supported file formats are jpg, png, bmp, tif and gif. Preview Mode Zoom In Zoom Out Auto Playing Full Screen Changing Directory Upper Directory 1. Zoom In/Out ■ Scroll with the mouse wheel. ■... - Page 51 4. Auto playing images ■ Press the button and the EasyViewer will present a full-screen slide show that runs automatically. 5. Full Screen ■ Press the button and the EasyViewer will enter full-screen mode. 6. Changing the file folder ■ Press the button to change your destination folder.
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Page 52: Slide Mode
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Slide Mode Zoom In/Out Rotation Fine-tuning Rotation Enhancing HDII Image Intelligent White Balance Saving Files Auto Playing Full Screen 1. Entering Slide mode ■ While selecting an image in the Preview mode, double left-click the mouse to enter the slide mode. - Page 53 4. Rotating photos ■ Press the buttons to rotate your photos clockwise or counterclock- wise. ■ Use two-finger rotation (for touch screens only). 5. Fine-tuning the photo rotation ■ Press the button to fine-tune the degree of photo rotation. 6. HDII image enhancement ■...
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Page 54: 3D Effect
Install the GeForce 3D Vision driver. Enable GeForce 3D Vision in the NVIDIA control panel. Enter the MSI EasyViewer full-screen mode. Enjoy the 3D effect. Important The MSI EasyViewer can only support GeForce 3D Vision in the full screen mode. -
Page 55: Virtu
VIRTU Lucid VIRTU is designed for Intel 2nd Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors platform with Intel Processor Graphics enabled. VIRTU dynami- cally assigns tasks to best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. VIRTU allows user to fully utilize the unique capabili- ties of the Intel’s advanced media features on Intel 2nd Generation Intel... -
Page 56: System Requirement
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide System Requirement In order to run the Lucid VIRTU, the following hardware and software is required Hardware specifications: ■ The mainboard supports VIRTU ■ Intel 2nd Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in an ®... -
Page 57: D-Mode
Intel/ NVIDIA/ AMD GPU drivers must be installed prior to Lucid VIRTU instal- lation. ■ Install VIRTU from MSI Driver DVD setup screen → Driver → OTHERS. You can also find setup.exe and double-click it to install. The full path on the DVD is \\OtherDriver\Lucid Virtu Driver. -
Page 58: Virtu Operation
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide VIRTU Operation After the installation process completed, VIRTU is activated. Once activated, the Lucid logo shows on system tray (the right bottom corner of the screen). Mouse right click at the icon, will display the following screen. ■... -
Page 59: Virtu Control Panel
VIRTU Control Panel Main Tab When activating the VIRTU control panel, the following window is displayed: In-Game Icon selection Activate button Performance optimization ▶ Activate button By pressing a big “On” button VIRTU solution is activated. If “Show in System Tray” is selected, a small control panel icon will be displayed on the system tray together with the rest of the current running applications. - Page 60 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Games Tab If the Games tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen shows the applications that VIRTU supports with the available graphics cards. The application list is changed according to the graphics cards available in the system and the current configuration.
- Page 61 When selecting the “Add” option, the following window is displayed: Place the desired application full “exe” file path in the “exe name” box. Clicking on the “…” button next to the “exe name” box allows using a standard Windows browser to find the location of the desired application “exe”...
- Page 62 Software Application Guide About Tab If the “About” tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen provides VIRTU version installed.
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Page 63: Virtu Universal Mvp
Virtu Universal MVP Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP solution is designed for the platforms with one integrated and one discrete GPU. VIRTU Universal MVP dynamically assigns tasks to best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. There is no need for HW or HW changes. -
Page 64: System Requirement
In order to run the Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP, the following hardware and software is required Hardware specifications: ■ MSI mainboard supports VIRTU Universal MVP ■ Any Intel CPU with integrated graphics support ■ Any NVIDIA/ AMD GPU with DX9/ DX10/ DX11 support ■... -
Page 65: D-Mode
MVP installation. ■ Install Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP from MSI Driver DVD setup screen → Driver → OTHERS. You can also find setup.exe and double-click it to install. The full path on the DVD is \\OtherDriver\Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP. -
Page 66: Virtu Operation
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide VIRTU Operation Once installed, the Lucid logo shows on system tray (the right bottom corner of the screen). Mouse right click at the icon, will display the following screen. ■ Clicking on the “Open Virtu MVP Control Panel” option will open a new window with VIRTU Universal MVP control panel. -
Page 67: Virtu Universal Mvp Control Panel
VIRTU Universal MVP Control Panel Main Tab When activating the VIRTU control panel, the following window is displayed: In-Game Icon selection Activate button ▶ Activate button By pressing a big “On” button VIRTU Universal MVP solution is activated. If “Show in System Tray”... - Page 68 Software Application Guide Software Application Guide Performance Tab If Performance tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: HyperFormance ON/ OFF button Virtual Vsync ON/ OFF button This screen controls the unique VIRTU Universal MVP performance and visual quality optimization features. By toggling On/Off buttons on HyperFormance and Virtual Vsync features, these features can be enabled/disabled for all games.
- Page 69 Games Tab If the Games tab is selected, the following screen is displayed: This screen shows the applications that VIRTU Universal MVP supports with the avail- able graphic cards. ■ “D” column selected means application will use discrete GPU when running, regardless of physical display cables connection.
- Page 70 Software Application Guide When selecting the “Add” option, the following window is displayed: Place the desired application full “exe” file path in the “exe name” box. Clicking on the “…” button next to the “exe name” box allows using a standard Windows browser to find the location of the desired applica- tion “exe”...
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Page 71: Click Bios Ii
CLICK BIOS II CLICK BIOS II is a new application software that pro- vides a interface for setting parameters of BIOS from Windows operating system without the need to reboot and enter BIOS utility. With the CLICK BIOS II, users can change BIOS set- tings, monitor CPU temperature, select the boot device priority and view system information such as the CPU name, DRAM capacity, the OS version and the BIOS... -
Page 72: Click Bios Ii Overview
Software Application Guide Software Application Guide CLICK BIOS II Overview After installing and activating CLICK BIOS II, the following window is displayed. temperature System information Boot device priority bar BIOS menu selection Help information Menu display Important • If the BIOS is password protected, you will not be able to enter CLICK BIOS II and change the BIOS settings. -
Page 73: Bios Menu Operation
▶ Boot device priority bar You can move the device icons to change the boot priority. ▶ Help information When you select a BIOS item, this window will provide you related information. ▶ Menu display This area provides BIOS setting menu that allows you to change parameters. BIOS Menu Operation CLICK BIOS II allows you to set options on four BIOS menus incude SETTINGS, OC (overclocking), ECO and SECURITY. -
Page 74: Changing Boot Priority
Software Application Guide Changing Boot Priority Boot priority specifies the order in which the computer searches for a bootable operating system. You can set your system to boot from devices in order. The computer will sequentially check the bootable device and load the operating system from the first one it finds.