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Certain MSI Gaming laptops and a few models from other series support MUX Switch, a switchable graphics technology, to allow users to change between MSHybrid and Discrete graphics modes:

 

To change the graphics mode, there are 2 methods to do so:

A. Switching Graphics Mode in MSI Center's User Scenario

B. Switching Graphics Mode in MSI Center's General Settings

 

A. Switching Graphics Mode in User Scenario.

1. Ensure that the latest MSI Center is installed on the system.

2. Launch MSI Center.

3. Go to Features > User Scenario.

4. Select the graphics mode of preference.

Note: Supported graphics modes will vary by model.

5. Click OK on the reminder pop-up to restart the laptop.

Note: A restart is required after selecting the graphics mode to apply the changes.

Integrated graphics mode:

Discrete graphics mode:

 

B. Switching Graphics Mode in General Settings

1. Ensure that the latest MSI Center is installed on the system.

2. Launch MSI Center.

3. Go to Features > General Settings.

4. Click on the drop-down menu for the GPU Switch and select the preferred graphics mode.

Note: Supported graphics modes will vary by model.

5. Click OK on the reminder pop-up to restart the laptop.

Note: A restart is required after selecting the graphics mode to apply the changes.

 

Integrated graphics mode:

Discrete graphics mode:

 

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