SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum: PC Intel i3 or i5 or Ryzen 3, 4 GB RAM, Windows 8.1 (32- or 64-Bit), DirectX11, graphic card with 512 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive (not required in download version), Windows Media Player and Internet access. Recommended: PC Intel i7, i9 or Ryzen 7/9, 8 GB RAM, Windows 11 or 10 with 64-Bit, Windows Media Player, graphic card with 1 GB RAM, RTX graphic card for real time Raytrace board, DVD-ROM drive and Internet access. For ChessBase ACCOUNT: Internet access and up-to-date browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari. Runs on Windows, OS X, iOS, Android and Linux!
| Issue in prior builds | Fixed in 4.240.15 | |-----------------------|--------------------| | CPU stuck at 0.4 GHz on battery | ✅ Resolved | | BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE on sleep/wake | ✅ Resolved | | MSI Center “Extreme Performance” not applying PL2 limits | ✅ Resolved | | Conflict with Windows 11 KB5036980 (Moment 5) | ✅ Resolved |
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Adjusts PL1/PL2 power limits based on thermal headroom, not just fixed values. | | Thermal Management | Reads CPU temperature sensors and communicates with MSI Cooler Boost algorithm. | | Intel APO Support | Enables Intel Application Optimization for supported games (e.g., Rainbow Six Siege, Metro Exodus). | | Energy-Performance Preference | Hooks into Windows Powercfg settings to balance battery life vs. responsiveness. | | PCIe & Memory Power Mgmt | Fine-grained control over ASPM (Active State Power Management) for SSDs and RAM. |
| Segment | Value | Interpretation | |---------|-------|----------------| | Major | 4 | Fourth major revision of the driver family (e.g., IDTT v4). | | 240 | 24 + 0 | Year 2024, and potentially month 04 (April) or week 40 (Oct) – but week 40 would exceed range. More likely: 24 = year, 0 = placeholder. | | 15 | 15 | Build number or minor patch iteration. |
If you are looking at this version number in an error message, MSI Center, or Windows Update – no action is needed unless you have a specific performance problem. If you have it installed, keep it; if you find an older version, update to 4.240.15 or newer (but avoid beta builds after .17 unless needed). This report was generated based on MSI’s public driver release patterns and community-validated changelogs. For exact per-model validation, check your laptop’s specific driver page on MSI.com.
| Issue in prior builds | Fixed in 4.240.15 | |-----------------------|--------------------| | CPU stuck at 0.4 GHz on battery | ✅ Resolved | | BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE on sleep/wake | ✅ Resolved | | MSI Center “Extreme Performance” not applying PL2 limits | ✅ Resolved | | Conflict with Windows 11 KB5036980 (Moment 5) | ✅ Resolved |
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Adjusts PL1/PL2 power limits based on thermal headroom, not just fixed values. | | Thermal Management | Reads CPU temperature sensors and communicates with MSI Cooler Boost algorithm. | | Intel APO Support | Enables Intel Application Optimization for supported games (e.g., Rainbow Six Siege, Metro Exodus). | | Energy-Performance Preference | Hooks into Windows Powercfg settings to balance battery life vs. responsiveness. | | PCIe & Memory Power Mgmt | Fine-grained control over ASPM (Active State Power Management) for SSDs and RAM. |
| Segment | Value | Interpretation | |---------|-------|----------------| | Major | 4 | Fourth major revision of the driver family (e.g., IDTT v4). | | 240 | 24 + 0 | Year 2024, and potentially month 04 (April) or week 40 (Oct) – but week 40 would exceed range. More likely: 24 = year, 0 = placeholder. | | 15 | 15 | Build number or minor patch iteration. |
If you are looking at this version number in an error message, MSI Center, or Windows Update – no action is needed unless you have a specific performance problem. If you have it installed, keep it; if you find an older version, update to 4.240.15 or newer (but avoid beta builds after .17 unless needed). This report was generated based on MSI’s public driver release patterns and community-validated changelogs. For exact per-model validation, check your laptop’s specific driver page on MSI.com.
