MPG Ai1300 / 1600TS PCIE5 Now Supports MSI GPU Safeguard+ and MSI Afterburner Integration with Latest Update
MSI's latest power supply units, "MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5" and "MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5," now support integration with MSI Afterburner through an update to their GPU Safeguard+ technology. This allows for automatic reduction of the GPU's power limit to 75% in case of 12V-2x6 cable current anomalies, protecting the graphics card.
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MSI's latest power supply units, "MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5" and "MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5," are equipped with GPU Safeguard+ technology. This enables real-time monitoring of the current flowing through each pin of the 12V-2x6 cable. If a current imbalance is detected, the power supply unit will beep, and the MSI Center software will display a warning, prompting users to check if the connector is properly inserted or if there is a cable defect. If the issue is not resolved, the power supply will automatically shut down to protect the graphics card.
In addition to MSI Center, MSI GPU Safeguard+ now supports MSI Afterburner with its latest update. When an abnormal current is detected, MSI GPU Safeguard+ immediately notifies Afterburner to display a warning and automatically reduces the graphics card's Power Limit to 75% to ensure safety.
How to set up GPU power limit reduction during current imbalance:
Using MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 as an example, here are the setup steps:
After installing Afterburner, open "Settings" and switch to the "Monitoring" tab. Load "PSU.dll" from the "Data provider" section.
In the "Monitoring" tab, select "PSU 12VHPWR1 alarm" or "PSU 12VHPWR2 alarm" and check "Enable MSI GPU Safeguard+".
Click the button on the right, check "Launch Application on alarm," and load the "lowpowerprofile" setting provided by Afterburner.
Once configured, if the power supply unit detects an abnormal current, MSI GPU Safeguard+ will emit continuous beeps. Simultaneously, it will instruct Afterburner to execute the "lowpowerprofile," reducing the GPU's power limit to 75%.
Precautions:
The MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 has two 12V-2x6 connectors. If you are using only one, ensure that the Afterburner alarm setting (PSU 12VHPWR1 or PSU 12VHPWR2) matches the connector you are actually using.
To use the MSI GPU Safeguard+ feature, you must use MSI Afterburner v.4.6.7 or newer.
If there is an abnormality or imbalance in the current, immediately shut down the system. Check the connection status of the 12V-2x6 connector and inspect the cable for any damage.
▲ By enabling MSI GPU Safeguard+ in the "Monitoring" tab, you can reduce the GPU's power limit when the current between the 12V-2x6 pins becomes unbalanced.
MSI GPU Safeguard+ Compatible List:
MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 (Not yet released in Japan): https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-Ai1600TS-PCIE5
MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 (Coming soon): https://jp.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-Ai1300TS-PCIE5
MSI Afterburner v.4.6.7 or newer: https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards
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In addition to MSI Center, MSI GPU Safeguard+ now supports MSI Afterburner with its latest update. When an abnormal current is detected, MSI GPU Safeguard+ immediately notifies Afterburner to display a warning and automatically reduces the graphics card's Power Limit to 75% to ensure safety.
How to set up GPU power limit reduction during current imbalance:
Using MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 as an example, here are the setup steps:
After installing Afterburner, open "Settings" and switch to the "Monitoring" tab. Load "PSU.dll" from the "Data provider" section.
In the "Monitoring" tab, select "PSU 12VHPWR1 alarm" or "PSU 12VHPWR2 alarm" and check "Enable MSI GPU Safeguard+".
Click the button on the right, check "Launch Application on alarm," and load the "lowpowerprofile" setting provided by Afterburner.
Once configured, if the power supply unit detects an abnormal current, MSI GPU Safeguard+ will emit continuous beeps. Simultaneously, it will instruct Afterburner to execute the "lowpowerprofile," reducing the GPU's power limit to 75%.
Precautions:
The MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 has two 12V-2x6 connectors. If you are using only one, ensure that the Afterburner alarm setting (PSU 12VHPWR1 or PSU 12VHPWR2) matches the connector you are actually using.
To use the MSI GPU Safeguard+ feature, you must use MSI Afterburner v.4.6.7 or newer.
If there is an abnormality or imbalance in the current, immediately shut down the system. Check the connection status of the 12V-2x6 connector and inspect the cable for any damage.
▲ By enabling MSI GPU Safeguard+ in the "Monitoring" tab, you can reduce the GPU's power limit when the current between the 12V-2x6 pins becomes unbalanced.
MSI GPU Safeguard+ Compatible List:
MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 (Not yet released in Japan): https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-Ai1600TS-PCIE5
MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 (Coming soon): https://jp.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-Ai1300TS-PCIE5
MSI Afterburner v.4.6.7 or newer: https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards
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Register with an RSS reader or RSS-compatible browser to quickly check the latest information.
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