MSI X99s Gaming 7 Manual

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Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2:
Steps:
1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.
2. Select the location where your backup is saved.
3. Use the time slider to select a time point.
4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and 
click Restore.
5. Confirm	whether	 to	restart	 your	system	 to	proceed	 with	the	restore	
immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to 
the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen...

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5-2-7 USB Blocker
GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to bl\
ock certain USB device 
types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by th\
e operating system.
The USB Blocker Interface
Using USB Blocker
Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblocked\
. Double left-click to change the Blocked 
or Unblocked status and click OK. Then enter your password and click OK to complete.
Unique Features  

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5-2-8 Ambient LED
GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LED and rear 
panel I/O shield	(Note) LED while in the Windows environment.
The Ambient LED Interface
Using Ambient LED
 •Audio LED (display mode of the onboard audio LED):
 Off -- Disables this function.
 Still Mode -- The LED stays constantly on.
 Beat Mode -- The brightness of the LED changes according to music rhythm.
 Pulse Mode -- The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly...

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5-2-9 V-Tuner
GIGABYTE V-Tuner	(Note	 1)	allows	 you	to	easily	 fine-tune	 your	graphics 	card	 in	the	 Windows	 environment.	 You	
can manually overclock the GPU and memory	(Note	 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows 
you to monitor your graphic card status at any time.
The V-Tuner Interface
Using V-Tuner
You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for ad\
justment and then click Apply. To set 
the fan speed you need to select Manual	first.	 You...

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5-2-10 Smart Switch
GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start m\
enu, allowing you to easily access 
to the apps that you frequently use. You can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows. 
The Smart Switch Interface
Using Smart Switch
The Smart Switch icon  will appear on the bottom left corner of the traditional Windows desktop screen after 
Smart Switch is installed. Left-click the icon to see the screen as that shown above and you can set...

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5-2-11 Cloud Station Server
GIGABYTE Cloud Station Server is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique a\
pps that allow your smart phone/
tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs v\
ia wireless connection.
Before You Begin:
 •To use the HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC functions, you must install GIGABYTE Cloud 
Station	on	your	 smart	 phone/tablet	 device	as	well.	 (For	Android	 system,	please	download	 the	app	 from	 Google 	
Play;	for	iOS	system,	please...

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On the Computer:
OptionFunction
Account ListDisplays	currently	signed	in	account(s).
RemoveRemove the selected account.
Share FolderDisplays the shared folder directory of the currently signed in account.\
Open Folder Access the shared folder of the currently signed in account.
On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device:
OptionFunction
All Picture FilesFile	Upload:	 Tap	on	the	 folder,	 browse	 and	select	 the	files	 inside.	 Tap	on	the	 menu	 icon	
and select Upload selected Files	to	 upload	 the	files...

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GIGABYTE Remote
GIGABYTE Remote allows you to use your smart phone/tablet device to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/
Windows Media Player on your computer.
The GIGABYTE Remote Interface
Using GIGABYTE Remote
Step 1: 
Launch GIGABYTE Remote on your computer and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically 
enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot.
Step 2: 
Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use...

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Remote OC
Remote OC provides you with remote control options including overclocking and system tweaking, system 
monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down/reset the PC whe\
n needed.
The Remote OC Interface
Using Remote OC
Step 1: 
Launch Remote OC on your computer and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function 
after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot.
Step 2: 
Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same...

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Control Tab:The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode. 
ButtonDescriptionStandbyEnters Power on Suspend modeSuspendEnters Suspend to RAM modeHibernate Enters Suspend to Disk modeDisableDisables this function
(Note)	 Once	your	smart	 phone/tablet	 device	has	been	 paired	 with	your	 AutoGreen-enabled	 computer,	you'll	
not	be	able	to	use	it	to	connect	to	other	Bluetooth	device(s).
User Account Tab:On the User Account	tab,	 you	can	enter	 your	Windows	 user	account...