PRO Series

LCD Monitor
PRO MP252 (3PC4)

User Guide
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
Professional........................................................................................................... 10
Image..................................................................................................................... 12
Input Source.......................................................................................................... 13
Navi Key................................................................................................................. 13
Setting.................................................................................................................... 14

Specifications............................................................................................................... 16

Preset Display Modes................................................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 19

Safety Instructions....................................................................................................... 20

TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 22

ENERGY STAR Certification........................................................................................ 22

Regulatory Notices...................................................................................................... 23

Revision
V1.1, 2024/10

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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 PRO MP252
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories Stand
Stand Base
Cable Organizer
Power Cord
Cable Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable

⚠ Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country and model.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.

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Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align and gently push the stand
bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
2. Align and gently push the cable organizer towards the stand until it locks in place.
3. Align and gently push the base towards the stand until it locks in place.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright.

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⚠ Important
∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙ This product comes with NO protective film to be removed by the user! Any
mechanical damages to the product including removal of the polarizing film may
affect the warranty!

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

⚠ Important
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.

-5° 20°

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Monitor Overview

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2

5 6 7 8

1 Navi Key

2 Power Button

3 Kensington Lock

4 Cable Organizer

5 Power Jack

DisplayPort
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Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.

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7 HDMI™ Connector
Supports HDMI™ CEC, 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b.

⚠ Important
To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, please use only HDMI™
cables certified with the official HDMI™ logo when connecting this monitor.
For more information, please visit https://www.hdmi.org/resource/cables.

8 Headphone Jack

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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. Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack. (Figure A)
4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure B)
5. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C)
6. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.

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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

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

Hot Key
∙ Users may enter into preset 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.

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OSD Menus

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

Mode Eco ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview

mode effects.
User
∙ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply
Anti-Blue your mode type.

Movie

Office

Black-White

Response Time Normal ∙ Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest

response time and help improve blurred
Fast images when playing very fast games.
Fastest

MPRT OFF ∙ MPRT is available when the refresh rate is

over 85Hz.
∙ Activating MPRT will affect:
ON
Affected Function Function Status
» Response Time
Unable to select
» Brightness
» HDCR
Set to OFF
» Adaptive-Sync

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

Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙ Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press
the Middle Button to confirm and apply your
Right Top Refresh Rate Location.
Left Bottom ∙ This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen Refresh
Right Bottom Rate.
OFF

ON

Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙ After setting the time, press the Middle Button
to activate the timer.
Right Top
∙ Users have to manually restore their preset
Left Bottom Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and
reconnection.
Right Bottom

OFF

15:00 00:01 ~ 99:59

30:00

45:00

60:00

Eye-Q Check OFF ∙ Select OFF to disable Eye-Q Check.

∙ Activating Eye-Q Check will affect:

Affected Function Function Status

» Refresh Rate
» Alarm Clock
» Set to OFF
» Screen Assistance
» Info. On Screen

Amsler Grid ∙ Select Amsler Grid to check your central vision

field.

Astigmatism ∙ Select Astigmatism to check your blurred

vision.

Posture Correction ∙ Select Posture Correction to improve your

posture when sitting.

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

Screen Assistance None ∙ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any

mode.

Screen Size Auto ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
resolution and any screen refresh rate.
4:3

16:9

Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.

ON ∙ Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:

Affected Function Function Status

» MPRT Set to OFF

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

Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the

surrounding lighting.

Contrast 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.

Sharpness 0-5 ∙ Sharpness improves clarity and details of

images.

Image Enhancement OFF ∙ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to

improve their acutance.
Weak

Medium

Strong

Strongest

Low Blue Light OFF ∙ Low Blue Light protects your eyes against blue
light. When enabled, Low Blue Light adjusts
ON the screen color temperature to a more yellow
glow.
∙ When Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is mandatory
to enable Low Blue Light.

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

HDCR OFF ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing

the contrast of images.
ON
∙ Activating HDCR will affect:

Affected Function Function Status

» Brightness Unable to select
» MPRT Set to OFF

Color Temperature Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview

mode effects.
Normal
∙ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply
Warm your mode type.

Customization R (0-100)

G (0-100)

B (0-100)

Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

HDMI™ ∙ Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.

DP

Auto Scan OFF ∙ Users can use the Navi Key to select Input Source at
below status:
ON
• 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 OFF ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus.
Down Brightness
Left
Mode
Right
Alarm Clock

Input Source

Refresh Rate

Info. On Screen

Audio Volume

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Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

Language 繁體中文 ∙ Users have to press the Middle Button to confirm and
apply the Language setting.
English
∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own
Français language setting will override the factory default. When
users set Reset to Yes, Language will not be changed.
Deutsch

Italiano

Español

한국어

日本語

Русский

Português

简体中文

Bahasa Indonesia

Türkçe

(More languages
coming soon)

Transparency 0~5 ∙ Users can adjust Transparency in any mode.

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

Power Button OFF ∙ When set to OFF, users can press the power button to
turn off the monitor.

Standby ∙ When set to Standby, users can press the power button
to turn off the panel and backlight.

Info. On Screen OFF ∙ The information of the monitor status will be

shown on the right sidWe of the screen.
ON
∙ Activating Info. On Screen will affect:

Affected Function Function Status

» Eye-Q Check Set to OFF

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description

HDMI™ CEC OFF ∙ HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports

Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, Xbox Series
ON X|S consoles 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®, Nintendo® Switch™, or
Xbox Series X|S console is connected, Mode will
be automatically set to default mode and can be
adjusted to users’ preferred mode later.

Audio Volume 0-100 ∙ Users can adjust Audio Volume in any mode.

Reset YES ∙ Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
Default in any mode.
NO

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Specifications
Monitor PRO MP252
Size 24.5 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 300
Contrast Ratio 1300 : 1
Refresh Rate 100Hz
Response Time ∙ 4ms (GTG)
∙ 1ms (MPRT)
I/O ∙ HDMI™ Connector x1
∙ DisplayPort x1
∙ Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 80% / 100%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7 Million
Monitor Power Options 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Power Consumption ∙ Power On < 30W
∙ Standby < 0.5W
∙ Power Off < 0.3W
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
• Thread Diameter: 4 mm
• Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
• Thread Length: 10 mm

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 Monitor PRO MP252
Dimension (W x H x D) 557 x 417 x 207 mm
Weight Net 3.3 Kg
Gross 4.9 Kg
Environment Operating ∙ Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃
∙ Humidity: 20% ~ 90%, non-condensing
∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙ Temperature: -20℃ ~ 60℃
∙ Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing

* Based on CIE1976 test standards.

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Preset Display Modes
⚠ Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP

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
@85Hz V V
@100Hz V V
Video Timing 480P V V
Resolution
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V

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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).

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Safety Instructions
∙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
∙ All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
∙ Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Power
∙ 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.
∙ If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin
from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
∙ Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide
the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
∙ 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.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place
anything on the power cord.
∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved
for use with this device.

Environment
∙ To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
∙ Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface.
∙ To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed
object with an anti-tip fastener that helps to properly support the device and keep it
safe in place.
∙ To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high
temperature.
∙ Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature
above 60℃ or below -20℃, which may damage the device.
∙ 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.
∙ Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device.

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∙ 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 working according to the User
Guide.
• The device has dropped and damaged.
• The device has obvious sign of breakage.

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TÜV Rheinland Certification
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue
and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV
Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure
users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow
the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from
extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
∙ Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below
eye level.
∙ Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will help to reduce eye strain after
extended screen time.
∙ Take breaks for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
∙ Look away from the screen and gaze at a distant object for at least 20 seconds
during breaks.
∙ Make stretches to relieve body fatigue or pain during breaks.
∙ Turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.

TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification

∙ TÜV Rheinland has tested this product to
ascertain whether the display produces visible
and invisible flicker for the human eye and
therefore strains the eyes of users.
∙ TÜV Rheinland has defined a catalogue of
tests, which sets out minimum standards
at various frequency ranges. The test catalogue is based on internationally
applicable standards or standards common within the industry and exceeds these
requirements.
∙ The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria.
∙ The keyword “Flicker Free” confirms that the device has no visible and invisible
flicker defined in this standard within the range of 0 - 3000 Hz under various
brightness settings.
∙ The display will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled.
(The availability of Anti Motion Blur/MPRT varies by products.)

ENERGY STAR Certification

ENERGY STAR is a program run by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to
promote energy efficiency. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR
in the “factory default” settings through which power savings will be
achieved. Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling
other features will increase power consumption, which could exceed
the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating.
For more information on ENERGY STAR, refer to https://www.energystar.gov/.

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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
(626) 913-0828
www.msi.com

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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://csr.msi.com/global/index

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://csr.msi.com/global/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2016”
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 10 March 2017, № 139, 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 [email protected] 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.

The terms HDMI™, HDMI™ High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI™ Trade dress
and the HDMI™ Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI™ Licensing
Administrator, Inc.

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.

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