MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD User manual

Optix Series

LCD Monitor

Optix MAG274QRF (3CA8)

Optix MAG274QRF-QD (3CA8)

Contents

Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3

Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3

Installing the Monitor Stand ................................................................................... 4

Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5

Monitor Overview .................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 8

OSD Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9

Navi Key .................................................................................................................. 9

Hot Key .................................................................................................................... 9

OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 10

Gaming .................................................................................................................. 10

Professional .......................................................................................................... 12

Image .................................................................................................................... 13

Input Source ......................................................................................................... 14

Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 14

Setting ................................................................................................................... 15

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 17

Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 19

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 20

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 21

Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 22

Revision

V1.0, 2020/10

Contents

2

Getting Started

This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While
connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap
to avoid static electricity.

Package Contents

Monitor Optix MAG274QRF / Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Quick Start Guide

Documentation

Accessories

Cables

Important

⚠

∙

Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.

∙

Package contents may vary by country.

Registration Card

Warranty Card

Stand with Screw(s)

Stand Base with Screw(s)

Power Adapter & Power Cord

HDMI Cable (Optional)

DisplayPort Cable (Optional)

USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type B Upstream Port)
(Optional)

Getting Started

3

Installing the Monitor Stand

1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the

monitor groove.

2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws.

3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.

4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor

upright.

Important

⚠

∙

Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.

∙

Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.

∙

The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.

2

3

1

Getting Started

4

Adjusting the Monitor

-5

O20O

75

O

100mm

90

O

90

O

75

O

This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.

Important

⚠

∙

Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.

∙

Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.

Getting Started

5

Monitor Overview

1 2

Getting Started

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3

95 76 86

4

1110 10

Macro Key

1

To activate OSD.

Power Button

2

Navi Key

3

Kensington Lock

4

DisplayPort

5

6

HDMI Port

USB Type-C Port

7

This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A
(15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data
transmission function.

Headphone Jack

8

USB 2.0 Type B Upstream Port

9

For USB Upstream Cable.

To Monitor

Important

⚠

Check the package for USB Upstream Cable
and connect it to the PC and monitor. Once
this cable is connected, the USB Type A
Downstream Ports on the monitor will be
ready for use.

To PC

USB 2.0 Type A Port

10

Power Jack

11

Getting Started

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Connecting the Monitor to PC

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.

3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A)

4. Connect the power adapter to the monitor power jack. (Figure B)

5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C)

6. Turn on the monitor. (Figure D)

7. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.

B

D

Getting Started

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C

A

OSD Setup

This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.

Important

⚠

All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Navi Key

The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

Up/Down/Left/Right:

∙ selecting function menus and items
∙ adjusting function values
∙ entering into/exiting from function menus

Press (OK):

∙ launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙ entering submenus
∙ confirming a selection or setting

Hot Key

∙ Users may enter into Game Mode, Screen Assistance, Alarm Clock and Input Source

function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or right when the OSD menu
is inactive.

∙ Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.

OSD Setup

9

OSD Menus

Gaming

1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description

Game Mode User ∙ All items can be adjusted by users.

FPS

Racing

RTS

∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and

preview mode effects.

∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and

apply your mode type.

RPG

Night Vision OFF ∙ This function optimizes background

Normal

Strong

Strongest

A.I.

Response Time Normal ∙ Users can adjust Response Time in

Fast

Fastest

OSD Menus

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brightness and is recommended for
FPS games.

any mode.

∙ Response Time will be grayed out

while Anti Motion Blur is enabled.

∙ Response Time have to set to Fast

after Anti Motion Blur is disabled.

1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description

Anti Motion
Blur

Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any

Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any

OFF ∙ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled,

ON

Right Top

Left
Bottom

Right
Bottom

OFF

ON

Right Top

Left
Bottom

Right
Bottom

HDCR and Brightness cannot be
enabled and will be grayed out.

∙ Response time will be grayed out

while Anti Motion Blur is enabled.

∙ Anti Motion Blur has to be disabled

while Adaptive-Sync is set to ON.

mode.

∙ Default Refresh Rate Location is

Left Top. Location is adjustable in
OSD Menu. Press the OK Button to
confirm and apply your Refresh Rate
Location.

∙ This monitor follows and works at the

Operating System’s preset Screen
Refresh Rate.

mode.

∙ After setting the time, press the OK

Button to activate the timer.

∙ Default Alarm Clock Location is

Left Top. Users can select their own
location.

Screen
Assistance

Customize

OFF

15:00 00:01 ~

30:00

45:00

60:00

None ∙ Users can adjust Screen Assistance

Icon

Position

Reset

99:59

in any mode.

∙ Screen Assistance default is None.

OSD Menus

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description

Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen

ON

tearing.

∙ DisplayPort or HDMI default is OFF

and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any
mode, any resolution, any input
source and any screen refresh rate.

∙ Anti Motion Blur will be disabled if

Adaptive-Sync is enabled.

Professional

1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

Pro Mode User ∙ Default mode is User.

Reader

Cinema

Designer

Eye Saver OFF ∙ Eye Saver protects your eyes against blue

ON

∙ All items can be adjusted by users.
∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and

preview mode effects.

∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply

your mode type.

light. When enabled, Eye Saver adjusts the
screen color temperature to a more yellow

glow.
∙ Users can adjust Eye Saver in any mode.
∙ When Pro Mode is set to Reader, it is

mandatory to enable Eye Saver.

HDCR OFF ∙ Users can adjust HDCR in any mode.

∙ HDCR enhances image quality by

increasing the contrast of images.
∙ When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be

grayed out.
∙ HDCR and Anti Motion Blur cannot be

enabled simultaneously.

and Brightness cannot be enabled and will

be grayed out.
∙ Response time will be grayed out while Anti

Motion Blur is enabled.
∙ Anti Motion Blur has to be disabled while

Adaptive-Sync is set to ON.

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Anti Motion
Blur

OSD Menus

ON

OFF ∙ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR

ON

1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

Image
Enhancement

OFF ∙ Image Enhancement enhances image

Weak

Medium

Strong

Strongest

edges to improve their acutance.
∙ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in

any mode.

Image

1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description

Brightness 0-100 ∙ Users can adjust Brightness

Contrast 0-100 ∙ Users can adjust Contrast in any

Sharpness 0-5 ∙ Users can adjust Sharpness in

Color
Temperature

Cool ∙ Color Temperature default is

Normal

Warm

Customization R (0-100)

G (0-100)

B (0-100)

in User, RTS, RPG and Reader
mode.

∙ Brightness will be grayed out

when Anti Motion Blur or HDCR
are enabled.

mode.

any mode.

∙ Sharpness improves clarity and

details of images.

Normal.

∙ Use Up or Down Button to select

and preview mode effects.

∙ Press the OK Button to confirm

and apply your mode type.

∙ Users can adjust Color

Temperature in Customization
mode.

Screen Size Auto ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in

4:3

16:9

any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.

∙ Default is Auto.

OSD Menus

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Input Source

1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

HDMI1 ∙ Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.

HDMI2

DP

Type C

Auto Scan OFF ∙ Users can use the Navi Key to select Input

ON

Source at below status:

•While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the
monitor at power saving mode;

•While “No Signal” message box is shown
on the monitor.

Navi Key

1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

Up / Down / Left
/ Right

OFF ∙ Up Button default is Game Mode.

Brightness

Game Mode

Screen
Assistance

Alarm Clock

Input Source

Refresh Rate

Information on
Screen

∙ Down Button default is Screen Assistance.
∙ Left Button default is Alarm Clock.
∙ Right Button default is Input Source.
∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via

OSD Menus.

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OSD Menus

Setting

1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

Language 繁體中文 ∙ Language factory default is English.

English

Français

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

한국어

日本語

Русский

Português

简体中文

Bahasa Indonesia

Türkçe

(More languages
coming soon)

∙ Users have to press the OK Button to

confirm and apply the Language setting.

∙ Language is an independent setting.

Users’ own language setting will override
the factory default. When users set Reset
to Yes, Language will not be changed.

Transparency 0~5 ∙ Users can adjust Transparency in any

OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙ Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any

RGB LED OFF ∙ Users can adjust RGB LED to ON or OFF.

ON

Power Button OFF ∙ When set to OFF, users can press the

Standby ∙ When set to Standby, users can press the

Information on
Screen

OFF ∙ The information of the monitor status will

ON

mode.

mode.

∙ Default is ON.

power button to turn off the monitor.

power button to turn off the panel and
backlight.

be shown on the right side of the screen.

∙ Users can enable or disable the

Information on Screen. Default is OFF.

OSD Menus

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

HDMI CEC OFF ∙ Default is OFF.

ON

∙ HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo®
Switch™, and various audio-visual devices
that are CEC-capable.

∙ If HDMI CEC is set to ON:

•The monitor will automatically power on
when the CEC device is turned on.

•The CEC device will enter power saving
mode when the monitor is turned off.

•When Sony PlayStation® or Nintendo®
Switch™ is connected, Game and Pro
Mode will be automatically set to User
mode (Default) and can be adjusted to
users’ preferred modes later.

Reset YES ∙ Users can Reset and restore settings to

NO

original OSD Default in any mode.

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OSD Menus

Specifications

Model Optix MAG274QRF Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Size 27 inch

Curvature Flat

Panel Type Rapid IPS

Resolution 2560 x 1440 @165Hz

Aspect Ratio

Brightness (nits) 300 (typ.)

Brightness: USB Type-C
Power Delivery

Contrast Ratio 1000:1

Refresh Rate 165Hz

Response Time 1ms (GTG)

Input Interface

I/O

View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)

DCI-P3*/ sRGB 94% / 131% 97% / 147%

Surface Treatment Anti-glare

Display Colors 1.07B (8 bit +FRC)

16:9

5V/3A ∙ 0~69%: 5V/3A

∙ 70~80%: 5V/2A
∙ 81~100%: 5V/1A

∙ HDMI x 2
∙ DP x 1
∙ USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode) x 1 (Up to 5V/3A power

delivery)

∙ USB 2.0 Type B x 1 (for PC to Monitor)
∙ USB 2.0 Type A x 2
∙ Headphone Jack x 1

Power Adapter Specs

Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.6A Max

Power Output

Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°

Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 100mm

∙ Option 1: DA-65C19
∙ Option 2: YJS065I-1903420D

19.0V 3.42A

Specifications

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Model Optix MAG274QRF Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Adjustment (Swivel) -75° ~ 75°

Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°

Kensington Lock Yes

∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm

VESA Mounting

Dimension (W x H x D) 614.9 x 532.7 x 206.7 mm

Weight 6.05 Kg (net) / 8.7 Kg (gross)

Operating

Environment

Storage

•Thread Diameter: 4 mm

•Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm

•Thread Length: 10 mm

∙ Temperature:0℃to40℃
∙ Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m

∙ Temperature:-20℃to60℃
∙ Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

* Based on CIE1976 test standards.

Specifications

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Preset Display Modes

Optix MAG274QRF /

Standard Resolution

VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V

@67Hz V V

@72Hz V V

@75Hz V V

Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V

720x576 @50Hz V V

SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V

@60Hz V V

@72Hz V V

@75Hz V V

XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V

@70Hz V V

@75Hz V V

SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V

@75Hz V V

WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V

WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V

Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V

@120Hz V V

@165Hz V V

QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V

@120Hz V V

@144Hz V X

@165Hz X V

Video
Timing
Resolution

480P V V

576P V V

720P V V

1080P V V

1080P @120Hz V V

2160P @30Hz V V

2160P @60Hz V V

Optix MAG274QRF-QD

HDMI DP/ Type-C

Preset Display Modes

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Troubleshooting

The power LED is off.

•Press the monitor power button again.

•Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.

No image.

•Check if the computer graphics card is properly installed.

•Check if the computer and monitor are connected to electrical outlets and are

turned on.

•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.

•The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor.

The screen image is not properly sized or centered.

•Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the
monitor to display.

No Plug & Play.

•Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.

•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.

•Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible.

The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems.

•Avoid using any video extension cables.

•Adjust brightness and contrast.

•Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature.

•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.

•Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector.

The monitor starts flickering or shows waves.

•Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor.

•Update your graphics card drivers.

•Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause electromagnetic

interference (EMI).

Troubleshooting

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Safety Instructions

∙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
∙ All cautions and warnings on the device or user’s manual should be noted.
∙ Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
∙ Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference.
∙ To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high

temperature.
∙ Lay this device on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
∙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted

properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet.

Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The device must be connected

to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
∙ Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would be

left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
∙ The ventilator on the device is used for air convection and to prevent the device from

overheating. Do not cover the ventilator.
∙ Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature

above60℃orbelow-20℃,whichmaydamagethedevice.

∙ NOTE:Themaximumoperatingtemperatureisaround40℃.
∙ When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug. Use a piece of soft

cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device. Never pour any liquid into

the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place

anything on the power cord.
∙ Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device.
∙ If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel:

•The power cord or plug is damaged.

•Liquid has penetrated into the device.

•The device has been exposed to moisture.

•The device does not work well or you can not get it work according to user’s

manual.

•The device has dropped and damaged.

•The device has obvious sign of breakage.

∙ To prevent the monitor from tipping over, secure the monitor to a desk, wall or fixed

object with a anti-tip fastener that helps to properly support the monitor and keep it

safe in place.

Important

⚠

Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide the
circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).

Safety Instructions

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Regulatory Notices

CE Conformity

This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States
relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage
Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized
standards for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Official
Journal of the European Union.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the measures listed below:

∙ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
∙ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
∙ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.
∙ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

MSI Computer Corp.

901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA
[phone]
www.msi.com

Regulatory Notices

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WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to
take back such products at the end of their useful life.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

RoHS Statement

Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration

A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.

https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011”
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

Turkey EEE Regulation

Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.

Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances

The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved

bytheResolutionofCabinetofMinistryofUkraineasofDecember3,2008№1057,

in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.

Vietnam RoHS

As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular
30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of
hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.

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Green Product Features

∙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
∙ Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
∙ Easily dismantled and recycled
∙ Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
∙ Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
∙ Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy

Environmental Policy

∙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and

recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
∙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for

recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
∙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further

recycling information.
∙ Users may also reach us at [e-mail] for information regarding proper

disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.

Warning!

Overuse of screens is likely to affect eyesight.

Recommendations:

1. Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen time.

2. Children under 2 years of age should have no screen time. For children aged 2

years and over, screen time should be limited to less than one hour per day.

Copyright and Trademarks Notice

Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is
a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names
mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy
or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to
this document without prior notice.

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.

Regulatory Notices

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