Key Features:

- Latest 7th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor

- Latest GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X SLI with ultra performance

- 18.4" Full HD (1920x1080)

- The X Boost function from MSI technology supports faster storage access speed.

- Dragon Center provides six functions to get a total control of your personal computer

- Mechanical Keyboard with Switch by Cherry MX RGB Speed Silver

- Dual functions intelligent touchpad / numeric key pad

- Exclusive Super RAID 4 (Dual NVMe M.2 SSDs by PCIe Gen3 X4 in RAID 0) (optional)

- Thunderbolt 3 supporting 40Gbps ultra speed data transfer rate,4K monitor output, and portable charging power up to 5V/3A (optional)

- USB Type-C reversible plug

- Easy Overclocking with MSI SHIFT Technology (optional)

- Exclusive ESS SABRE HiFi DAC for lossless, high-quality audio

- Nahimic 2 Sound Technology delivering 360⁰ immersive audio experience

- True Color Technology for increased color contrast and greater image detail

- Keyboard by Steelseries with full color backlighting

- SteelSeries Engine 3 to personalize your own style

- Killer DoubleShot Pro (Killer Gb LAN + Killer 802.11 a/c WiFi) with Smart Teaming

- Upgraded Killer Gigabit LAN Controller with Advanced Stream Detect 2.0 and Killer Shield

Changes:

- Add "Thunderbolt Boot Support" on BIOS setting.

- Fix BCLK setting of OC item cannot load defaults.

This package contains the files needed for installing BIOS. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Update BIOS with EFI BIOS Utility:

- Download BIOS to our system

- Extract the downloaded file to the root directory of your USB drive.

- Please shut down system directly by pressing [Shift] key and click [shut down] option as below.

- Power up your NB with AC adapter. Please make sure that NB is running with AC Power during entire update process.

- Power on NB and press [DEL] button when MSI logo is displayed.

- Please select [Advanced] -> [UEFI BIOS Update]. Then, press the [Enter] key to continue.

- Press [Enter] key again to start the process.

- Please select the USB flash which includes the downloaded BIOS ROM.

- Please select the folder which includes the downloaded BIOS ROM. If you put the BIOS ROM under the root directory of your USB flash. Please jump to next step directly.

- Find the BIOS ROM and press [Enter] to continue.

- Select [Yes] to continue.

- System will start rebooting when you press the [OK] button.

- System will reboot to BIOS Utility. Please press [Enter] key to proceed with flash update.

- If BIOS update is complete, press [OK] to restart the system.

- Congratulations! Your BIOS has been updated successfully. Please enjoy and have funs.

About OS Independent BIOS:

Although installing a newer BIOS version might add new features, update various components, or improve the device’s usability, this process is very risky, so the upgrade is recommended to be performed only when it is really needed.

In addition to that, this task should be performed by someone who has the knowledge to successfully complete the installation; regular users may fulfill it at their own risk.

When it comes to applying a new version without taking into account the computer’s operating system, the most commonly used method to flash the BIOS is by creating a bootable USB or CD containing the update file, and running it from DOS.

Still, regardless of the method used or whether the upgrade is performed by a regular or power user, it’s recommended that the new BIOS be applied in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a very important software that loads the currently installed OS, and tests all of the system’s hardware components – so make sure you flash it correctly.

Bear in mind that failing to perform a successful installation could seriously damage your device, and the faulty BIOS resulted from the process might even render it unusable.

So, if this release includes useful changes, hit the download button, get the package, and update your BIOS version. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible, so that you don’t miss the release that you need.