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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V3.0 First release 2014/03
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
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About this guide
This Software Application Guide describes how to use the software applications
that come with the MSI’s motherboards. Each chapter describes one of the software
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applications. It can help you to operate easily when you use the advanced software
applications designed by MSI.
Your motherboard may only supports some applications, please refer to the
specification on the motherboard user guide.
◯◯ Command Center - this chapter describes Command Center overview, how to
monitor your motherboard hardware, read CPU, memory information and use
Command Center to overclock the system.
◯◯ Sound Blaster Cinema 2 - this chapter describes how to active enhancement
features and select profiles on Sound Blaster Cinema 2.
◯◯ Killer Network Manager - this chapter describes how to test and configure
bandwidth on Killer Network Manager.
◯◯ Live Update 6 - this chapter describes Live Update 6 overview, and how to
update your system.
◯◯ Network Genie - this chapter describes system requirement of Network Genie,
how to select network mode and set applications priority.
◯◯ Super Charger - this chapter guides you with Super-Charge to charge your
iPad, iPhone and iPod.
◯◯ Smart Utilities - this chapter describes how to use Smart Utilities for enabling
Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Response Technology and Intel®
Smart Connect Technology.
◯◯ Gaming App - this chapter describes how to switch between OC mode,
Gaming mode and Silent mode in Gaming App.
◯◯ ECO Center - this chapter describes how to power off components on the
motherboard with ECO Center.
◯◯ XSplit Gamecaster - this chapter describes how to register an XSplit account,
stream and record your gameplay.
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▍▍Contents
Command Center������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
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Killer Ethernet������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
Live Update 6����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
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Live Update 6 overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
Live Update Tab��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
History Tab����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
Setting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
System Information Tab���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
Updating The System�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Total Installer��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Network Genie���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31
System Requirement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Network Genie Operation�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Network Genie Control Panel�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
Mode Tab�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33
Application Tab����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34
Advanced Tab������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35
System Info Tab���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
About Tab������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
Super Charger���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37
Enabling Super Charger���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Smart Utilities����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39
System Requirement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
Overview and Operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
Main Buttons Status���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
Intel Rapid Start ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41
Intel Smart Response������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41
Intel Smart Connect ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41
Apply��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42
Gaming App������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
System Requirement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44
Overview and Operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44
CPU and GPU Clock�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44
Control Mode Buttons������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
Display Mode Button��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45
ECO Center�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 47
System Requirement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48
Overview and Operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48
Power Toggle�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49
Apply Button��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49
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XSplit Gamecaster��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 51
System Requirement��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
Logging����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
Registering an Account����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
Overview and Operation��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53
User Information��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53
Learning stream and record���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 53
Changing language����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54
Tool Tip����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54
Inside the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay������������������������������������������������������������ 54
Accounts Tab�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 55
Live Streaming Services��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 55
Video Sharing Services���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 55
Social Network Services��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 55
Settings Tab���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 56
Stream Settings���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 56
Hotkeys Tab���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57
Setting and Deleting Hotkeys������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57
Recordings Tab����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 58
Command Center
System CPU
Information temperature
Feature
menu
Profile
Feature buttons
title
Feature
control
panel Next
feature
Previous
feature
Page
indicator
Option
buttons Resize
corner
Important
The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you
purchased. Please refer to the actual screens of your system for detailed information.
Default Value
When you click the information icon
on the panel, a pop-up message will show,
indicating the allowed range and the default
value.
Changing Value
Each control panel has different way to change values. The following describes how to
control.
You can click the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the value.
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▶▶Slider
You can drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the value.
Command Center
▶▶Knob
You can rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the
percentage.
▶▶Enter value
Profile Buttons
You can use profiles buttons to apply changes, reset to default, save and load profiles.
▶▶Default button - Load the default setting values for the current feature.
▶▶Apply button - After changing values on Feature control panel, you must click the
“Apply” button to apply your changes.
▶▶Save button - When you click the “Save” button A dialogue window will appear that
allows you to select the location on your computer to save the file. Setting values of
each feature will be stored in the file with individual file extension.
▶▶Load button - Load the setting values from the file.
Important
Every time you shut down the system, the configured setting will be restored to the
factory default. If you want to use the saved settings, you have to load it every time by
clicking the “Load” and “Apply” buttons.
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Resizing Window
You can resize the window to half size mode by dragging the right bottom corner.
Command Center
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Main Features
This section describes the main features (CPU Frequency, CPU Fan, )on the control
panel.
CPU Frequency
Command Center
CPU Frequency control panel allows you
to change CPU Ratio and Baseclock.
You can see the current frequency of
each CPU core on the top of the panel.
CPU Fan
CPU Fan control panel provides Smart
mode and Manual Mode. You can switch
the control mode by clicking the “Smart
Mode” and “Manual Mode” buttons on
the top of the CPU Fan control panel.
▶▶Manual Mode - Allows you to manually
control the CPU fan speed by percent-
age.
▶▶Smart Mode - Smart Mode is a linear
fan speed control feature. The Smart
Mode control panel contains 4 dots al-
lows you to drag and adjust the Smart
Manual Mode
Speed slopes. The fan speed will be
changed along these lines with CPU tem-
perature. The white dot will create strip
chart in real time.
▶▶System Fan Button - You can click the
Smart Mode
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CPU Voltage
CPU Voltage control panel allows you to
control the CPU voltage.
Command Center
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RAMDisk
RAMDisk control panel allows you to
create a virtual RAM drive.
▶▶Enable button - Enable or disable the
RAMDisk function.
Command Center
▶▶Setting - Specify Letter, Name, Size
and Format of the RAM disk.
▶▶Option - Select data to save/load on
the RAM disk, witch can speed up your
system performance and extend the life
of SSD.
▶▶Backup - Specify backup and restore
settings to prevent data loss.
▶▶Accept button - Allows you to accept
settings of the RAMDisk function.
OC Genie
Please read the introduction on the OC Genie control panel first. Depends on the CPU
types, the introduction may be different.
To enable the OC Genie feature, click the OC GEINE button icon. You can also click
the “How to start?” button to learn how to use the OC GENIE button.
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Option Buttons
Option buttons provide advanced setting, additional setting and system information.
▶▶Advanced
Command Center
When click the “Advanced” button, The Voltage, Fan and DRAM icons will appear.
You can click the icons to open the control panels in new windows.
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▶▶Setting
When click the “Setting” button, The Record, Warning and Mobile Control icons will
Command Center
appear. You can click the icons to open the control panels in new windows.
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Warning - Warning Control Panel contains fields
of voltage, fan speed and temperature for you to
set the threshold values. When system detects
the status over your settings, a warning message
will pop-up(as shown below).
Command Center
Mobile Control - The Mobile Control control panel is only available for the
motherboard with the built-in WiFi module. It allows you to enable/disable the
Command Center Remote Server. Please refer to the instruction on the Mobile
Control control panel.
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▶▶Information
When click the “Information” button, The Motherboard, CPU, Memory and HW Monitor
Command Center
Control icons will appear. You can click the icons to open the information windows.
Motherboard
CPU
Momery
HW Monitor
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Gadget Mode
Command Center provides a gadget mode to monitor the system status. You can
switch to gadget mode by clicking the arrow icon on the top left (as shown
below).
Command Center
Setting Gadget
Gadget mode provides a configuration panel,
that allows you to select items.
To select items:
1. Click the Spanner icon on the Gadget, a
configuration panel will slide out.
2. Select the check box next to the items.
3. When finished, click the “Close” button.
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Sound Blaster
Cinema 2
Sound Blaster Cinema 2 improves how you experience stereo and multi-
channel soundtracks from a variety of sources, including DVDs, games, CDs,
MP3s and even Blu-Ray.
Powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, the Sound Blaster Cinema 2
delivers a much more realistic and immersive experience, conveniently placed
in a central and intuitive console
The SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies features:
■■ SBX Surround™
■■ SBX Crystalizer™
■■ SBX Bass™
■■ SBX Smart Volume™
■■ SBX Dialog Plus™
System Requirement
You need to have the following system requirements to run Sound Blaster Cinema 2 :
Hardware:
■■ MSI motherboard with Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Software specifications:
■■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit
Sound Blaster Cinema 2
User Profile
Control Slider
Tool Tip
When you hover the (mouse) cursor over a button, slider or feature name on the
panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item.
Users Profile
There are 4 different selectable profiles based on your
audio scenario.
1. Music Listening
Advanced Setting
Click on the gear icon button for selecting the
headphones/speakers configuration for playback.
Feature Toggle
Click on the individual feature toggle on the bottom right to have control over the 5
SBX Pro Studio technologies.
Control Slider
The slider will be lighted up and ready for adjustment
when the particular enhancement feature is turned
on. You can drag the slider left or right to the desired
level. It ranges from 0% to 100%, while bigger
percentage indicates larger effect typically.
Menu button
■■ Start Sound Blaster Cinema 2 when Windows starts - Check the option if you
wish to automatically start Sound Blaster Cinema 2 when Windows starts.
■■ Visualization - Check this if you wish to have Visualization to be active.
■■ Always On Top - Check this if you wish Sound Blaster Control to be always the
top window.
■■ Tutorial - Check this if you would like to restart tutorial pages again. Tutorial
pages will start during each launch. To disable tutorial, click on “Do not show
this again” on the last page of the 3-pages tutorial.
■■ Restore Default - To set the current audio device to the default state, click on
the “Restore Default” option then click OK on the Windows dialogue box.
■■ Audio Device Selection - To select the desired audio output device to apply the
SBX Pro Studio effects. Click on the “Audio Device Selection” option and select
the desired output device from the drop down list. And click OK.
■■ Software Language Selection - To change into the desired display language of
this program. Click on the “Software Language Selection” option. Choose the
desired language from the drop down list of supported languages. And follow
the instructions on the screen to complete the change.
■■ Software Update - To update this program. Click on the “Software Update” op-
tion. And follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.
■■ About Sound Blaster Cinema 2 - The About Box shows the version number of
the Sound Blaster Cinema 2 Application. Click on OK on the dialogue box to
close it.
Killer Network Manager shows you the system information and performance
of your computer and gives you the controls to optimize it.
System Requirement
In order to run the Killer Network Manager, the following hardware and software is
required
Hardware:
■■ MSI motherboard with Killer LAN chip (E2200 or newer).
Software specifications:
■■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Killer LAN driver
Killer Network Manager
Note
The Killer Network Manager is only available for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows
8.1 currently. The supported drivers for other operating systems would be available on
the website if provided by vendor.
In case no icon is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate Killer Network
Manager manually by clicking Start → Programs → MSI → Killer Network Manager.
Important
Before using the Killer network for the first time, you should use the Test button which
runs a speed test of your current total Internet bandwidth delivered through your
Internet service provider.
Speed Testing
2. Click “Test Network Speed” button. The test takes two minutes and automatically
provides values for your Upload and Download fields.
You can click on each block to switch into particular feature page for necessary setting
controls.
This page shows your network setting information, including Speed, IP Address,
Duplex, Gateway, MAC Address and Net Mask.
Live Update 6 is an application for the MSI system to scan and download the
latest drivers, BIOS and utilities.
With Live Update 6, you don’t need to search the drivers on web sites, and
don’t need to know the models of motherboard and graphics cards. Live
Update 6 will download the appropriate drivers automatically.
Live Update 6 overview
After installing and activating Live Update 6, you will see Home, Live Update, History,
Setting and About tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel.
Download options
Download list
Scan / Download /
Total installer button
System Information
Last scanned date
History Tab
This tab shows the downloading history.
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Setting
This tab allows you specify the frequency that Live Update 6 remind you to update.
Live Update 6
System Information Tab
This tab displays the information of the system.
Important
The pictures in this guide are for reference only and may vary from the product you
purchased. Please refer to the actual screen of your system for detailed information.
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Updating The System
This section describes how to update your system with Live Update 6. Please follow
the steps below:
1. Select download options in Live Update tab. If you select “Automatic scan”, Live
Update 6 will automatically detect your system, select the appropriate items to
download.
Live Update 6
2. Click the “Scan” button at the bottom, you will see the screen below. It may take
several moments to complete the process. Please wait while it is displayed.
3. When the download list appears, please select the items you intend to update.
Select all
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4. Click “Download” button at the bottom.
Live Update 6
5. When Save Path prompt, you need to specify the directory for Live Update 6.
6. When downloading you will see the screen below. It may take several moments to
complete the process. Please wait while it is displayed.
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Total Installer
Total Installer is a convenient feature to simplify frequent installing procedure. To use
Total Installer:
1. Scan updates in Live Update tab.
2. Check the items you intend to update.
Select all
Live Update 6
3. Click the Total Installer button. Live Update 6 will automatically install them.
4. When prompted, click OK to complete the Total Installer procedure
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Network Genie
With the Network Genie you can play on-line games and download data
without being disturbed by latency. Just set up the network priority in Network
Genie. You do not need to close some of occupied bandwidth applications
while enjoying on-line games or streaming videos.
System Requirement
In order to run the Network Genie, the following hardware and software is required
Hardware:
■■ MSI motherboard with Realtek LAN chip (8111E or newer).
Software specifications:
■■ Windows 7 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit
■■ Realtek LAN driver
■■ Moving the mouse pointer on “Mode” option, a sub-menu will appear for user to
select Game, Stream, Browser and Auto mode.
■■ Clicking on the “Show” option will open a new window with Network Genie con-
trol panel.
■■ Clicking on the “Hide” option will hide the Network Genie control panel.
■■ Clicking on the “Exit” option will exit Network Genie.
■■ Invisible logo means Network Genie is not activated.
In case no icon is shown on the system tray, it is possible to activate Network Genie
manually by clicking Start → Programs → MSI → Network Genie → Network Genie.
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Network Genie Control Panel
Mode Tab
If Mode tab is selected, the following screen is displayed:
Network Genie
▶▶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.
■■ Stream Mode - Network Genie will set streaming applications to high priority.
■■ Browser Mode - Network Genie will set web browsers to high priority.
■■ Auto Mode - Network Genie will set gaming, streaming applications and web
browsers to high priority.
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Application Tab
If Application tab is selected, the following screen is displayed:
Network Genie
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:
Inactive programs will be listed at the bottom and you can check the “Hide inactive
programs” to hide them. After changing the settings, click the “Save” button to store
the newer configurations.
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Advanced Tab
If Advanced tab is selected, the following screen is displayed:
Network Genie
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.
In “Delay/Sensitivity Settings”, you can enable “Speed up Response Time” and “No
TCP Delay” to reduce the latency of the high priority applications.
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System Info Tab
If System Info tab is selected, the following screen is displayed:
Network Genie
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
web address.
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Super Charger
Important
When Super Charger is enabled, the USB port will be changed to Charging mode,
therefore, the data syncing will be disabled.
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Smart Utilities
Main Buttons
Smart Utilities
Available/ OFF
(White Text)
Unavailable
(Gray Text)
Selected/ ON
(Bright)
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Intel Rapid Start
Intel Rapid Start Technology enables systems to quickly resume from deep sleep.
Intel Rapid Start Technology requests a SSD partition, and the size should be equal
to the amount of DRAM in a system, in order to transfer active memory pages from
system DRAM to SSD (from S3 to S4 mode).
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To enable Intel Smart Response Technology:
1. Click the Intel Smart Response button.
2. Click the Apply button.
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Apply
To enable Intel Responsiveness Technologies, you need to click the Apply button.
Once you click the Apply button, Smart Utilities will start the process in background,
and pop up a status message.
Apply Button
■■ Status Message
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Gaming App
Information Button
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Control Mode Buttons
Click on the OC/ Gaming/ Silent mode buttons on the bottom to switch 3 CPU clock
settings.
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Gaming App
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ECO Center
Power Toggle
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Power Toggle
Click on the individual power toggle on the right side to reduce system power
consumption.
Check the checkbox to turn power ON/OFF for individual components. A lightning
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symbol will imply the selected component is turned power ON.
Apply Button
After selecting checkboxes on Power Toggle, you must click the “Apply” button to
apply your changes.
Important
Overheating can seriously damage the CPU and motherboard. Before you turn off
fans power, always make sure your cooler can protect your CPU and motherboard
from overheating.
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XSplit Gamecaster
XSplit Gamecaster was designed to provide gamers with the simplest and
most uncomplicated way to create high quality gameplay recordings and live
streams. By utilizing the revolutionary in-game overlay, streamlined encoding,
and social network features, you’ll be sharing your gameplay to your family,
friends, and followers in no time!
System Requirement
You need to have the following system requirements to run XSpilt Gamecaster :
Hardware specifications:
■■ For HD 720p Recording/Streaming - 2nd Generation Core i5 CPU or equivalent
■■ For HD 1080p Recording/Streaming - 2nd Generation Core i7 CPU or equiv-
alent
■■ 4 GB RAM minimum
■■ 8 GB free hard disk space
■■ GeForce/Radeon Class Graphics card, minimum Direct X hardware level 10.1
Software specifications:
■■ Windows 7 SP1 32bit/ 64bit, Windows 8 32bit/ 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit/ 64bit
■■ .NET Framework 3.5
■■ DirectX 10.1 or better
Logging
After installing and activating XSpilt Gamecaster, it will display a login dialogue. If you
already have an account and password, fill your email and password into the form and
click the “Login” button.
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Important
When starting XSplit Gamecaster on select MSI gaming laptops, all-in ones or on
machines that contain select MSI motherboards or graphics cards, you will receive a
free 6 month XSplit premium license that you can apply to an existing free account or
to a new account. If you already have an XSplit account with a personal or premium
license, then you can instead add 6 months to your license duration.
Registering an Account
If you don’t have an XSplit account yet, click “Register now” on the login dialogue.
When the user registration form appears, complete all the fields.
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Overview and Operation
After login XSpilt Gamecaster, you will see Start, Account, Setting, Hotkeys and
Recordings tabs at the top. You can click the tab to switch the control panel.
User Information
Click the drop-down arrow next to your
username at the upper-right corner
of the tab menu bar. Your account
information and license status will be
displayed on the drop-down menu.
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Changing language
To change the interface
language, click the language
drop-down arrow at the
bottom-left of the Start tab
and select your primary
language.
Tool Tip
When you click the question mark next to a feature name on the panel, a tooltip will
show, describing the particular function of that item.
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Accounts Tab
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Settings Tab
Stream Settings
XSplit Gamecaster’s default setting for streaming is Automatic mode. In Automatic
mode, your stream settings are automatically determined by XSplit Gamecaster based
on your computer and internet resources (this includes resolution, bitrate, codec, but
frame is always set to 30). You can change to a different resolution by clicking on the
drop-down arrow.
Record Settings
XSplit Gamecaster’s default setting for recording is Original Resolution. This refers to
the resolution of the game that’s been set inside the game’s video/graphics settings.
You can change to a different resolution by clicking on the drop-down arrow.
Microphone Settings
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In this region, you can select your desired microphone. What is shown in the list
depends on what you have connected to your PC. If you don’t see your desired device
in the list, please make sure that it is detected and it is not disabled in your recording
devices list in the Windows Sound Menu (Start > Control Panel > Sound > Recording).
Camera Settings
In this region, you can select your desired camera. What is shown in the list depends
on the cameras you have connected to your PC (Control Panel > Device Manager >
Imaging Devices).
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Hotkeys Tab
Important
You cannot use the following keys individually because they are used for creating
annotations: C, S, T, Del and Esc.
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Recordings Tab
Arranging Recordings
In the Recordings Tab, you can view your recordings as thumbnails or in a listed
format by clicking on the button in the top right corner of the window. You can sort
your recordings by name, date, length, and size by right clicking in the Recordings
Tab.
To upload to YouTube, you must first authorize your account in the Accounts Tab.
After you have authorized your account, click on a recording and then click on the
YouTube logo in the bottom right corner. A window will open and you will be able to
fill out the title, description, category, tags, privacy, and you will be able to choose to
allow or disallow embedding. Once you have entered the details for YouTube, press
the Upload Now button.
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