MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration)
MSI gaming laptops use a keyboard utility, often built on SteelSeries technology, to control the per-key or zoned backlighting and any macro features on the built-in board. It runs on MSI gaming chassis and installs from the MSI software for your model. Typing works without it, but the lighting layers and any color profiles depend on this utility being present.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Keyboards
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Related families listed
- 13 in this category, 12 elsewhere from MSI
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MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Layer | Keyboard utility on MSI gaming laptops |
| Connection | Built-in MSI gaming laptop keyboard |
| What it enables | Per-key or zoned backlighting and macros |
| Chosen by | MSI laptop model |
| Where to get it | MSI support site for your laptop |
| First thing that breaks | Backlight color profiles vanish without the utility |
How to tell this is what you have
- Runs on MSI gaming laptop chassis
- Backlighting managed through the MSI SteelSeries utility
Worth knowing: Per-key backlighting on MSI laptops via the vendor utility.
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Other keyboards families to compare
MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) next to the other 13 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) (this page) | MSI | 10, 11 | Runs on MSI gaming laptop chassis |
| Windows HID Keyboard (Standard Typing Support) | Microsoft | 10, 11 | Listed as "HID Keyboard Device" or "Standard PS/2 Keyboard" in Device Manager |
| Logitech Options+ (Wireless and Office Keyboards) | Logitech | 10, 11 | Keyboard pairs via a Logitech USB receiver or Bluetooth |
| Logitech G HUB (Gaming Keyboards) | Logitech | 10, 11 | Board carries a G-series model name |
| Razer Synapse (Keyboard Configuration) | Razer | 10, 11 | Razer keyboard model shown in Synapse |
| SteelSeries GG (Engine) Keyboard Support | SteelSeries | 10, 11 | Keyboard uses an Apex model name |
| Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros) | Corsair | 10, 11 | Keyboard uses a K-series model name |
| ASUS Keyboard Hotkey Driver (Laptops) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Function-row keys carry brightness and volume icons |
| ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard (Armoury Crate) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Hardware branded ROG with Aura Sync support |
| Dell Function Key and QuickSet Driver | Dell | 10, 11 | QuickSet may appear only for particular older Dell models and operating systems |
| Lenovo Hotkey Features Integration (Laptops) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Chosen by Lenovo machine-type model number |
| HP Hotkey Support (Laptops) | HP | 10, 11 | Chosen by HP product number |
| Acer Quick Access and Function Keys | Acer | 10, 11 | Chosen by Acer model name such as Aspire, Swift, or Predator |
| Microsoft Surface Keyboard Driver | Microsoft Surface | 10, 11 | Type Cover attaches magnetically to a Surface |
Other MSI families in the catalog
MSI hardware documented outside keyboards
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Graphics Card Utilities | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| MSI Motherboard USB and Thunderbolt Package | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| MSI Motherboard Networking Package | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Bluetooth Package | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Chipset Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| MSI Click Bios (MPG / MAG / PRO motherboards) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI Laptop Bios (Stealth, Katana, Prestige) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
| MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) | Card Readers | 10, 11 |
| MSI monitor driver & ICC profile (Optix, MAG, MPG displays) | Monitors & Displays | 10, 11 |
2 further MSI families are listed on the MSI manufacturer page.