Introduction to MCU
What is MCU (Microcontroller Unit) in technical detail?
An MCU (Microcontroller Unit) is a small computer on a single integrated circuit. It contains one or more CPUs along with memory and programmable input/output peripherals. It controls the hardware that implements the device’s operation.
What is MCU (MSI Commander Unit) with MSI technology?
The MCU (MSI Commander Unit) receives input from buttons, keyboards, mice, switches, sensors…etc., especially the information from your games; then it controls the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor in accordance with programs that tell it what to do and how
to respond.
How does a MCU work on MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor?
A traditional monitor can only display the signal but cannot respond to any programs or software; however, the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor with a MCU can receive and transmit the signal to respond and reconfirm the commands sent by your PC’s software.
Why do we need MCU?
MCU is the brain that controls the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor, you can also be the MSI Commander from now on. You can control the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor by yourself or just let it handle by itself.
Are those RGB lights also controlled by the MCU?
Yes, of course. Thanks to the MCU, MSI successfully develops the Mystic Light to have several RGB lighting effects on the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor.
What is the MSI Mystic Light?
The MSI Mystic Light is a software for users to easily program lighting effects which not only includes the color mode but also can receive the signal from your PC and respond the appropriate color, for example, the weather today.
Can the MCU help to increase my work efficiency?
Of course, Yes. Thanks to the MCU, you can partition the screen of MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor into several windows in a breeze. The MCU will automatically detect the APPs and arrange them to the different window partitions to help you save time when multi-tasking.
What if I want to upgrade my monitor?
It has never been possible to upgrade a traditional monitor. However, the MCU can make this a reality: you have a chance to upgrade any MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor now. When MSI Gaming OSD APP has new function upgraded, the MCU will receive and transmit
the new program, and respond the new function on the MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitor to upgrade your monitor.
Download Question
How to download the MSI Gaming OSD APP?
You can download the latest MSI Gaming OSD
here, or download it on the support page of select MSI Curved Gaming™ Monitors.