Hyperx Hx-kb6aqx-us Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard User Manual

User Manual

HyperX Alloy Origins™ Keyboard
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HyperX Alloy Origins Installation Guide
HyperX Alloy Origins TM

Overview

What’s Included

• HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
• Detachable USB Type-C cable

A. FN + F1, F2, F3 = Onboard memory profile selection
B. FN + F6, F7, F8 = Media control keys
C. FN + F9, F10, F11 = Volume control keys
D. FN + F12 Game Mode key
E. Game Mode / Num Lock / Caps Lock indicators
F. FN + Up & Down = LED brightness control keys
G. Keyboard feet with three adjustable angles
H. Keyboard USB-C port

Specifications

Keyboard
Switch: HyperX Switch
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects: Per key RGB lighting** and 5 brightness levels
Onboard memory: 3 profiles
Connection type: USB Type-C to USB Type-A
Anti-ghosting:  100% anti-ghosting
Key rollover:  N-key mode
LED indicator:  Yes
Media control:  Yes
Game Mode:  Yes
OS compatibility:  Windows ® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Console compatibility:  PS4, Xbox One

Key Switches
Switch: HyperX Red Switch
Operation Style: Linear
Actuation force: 45 g
Key travel distance: 1.8 mm
Total travel: 3.8 mm
Life span (Keystrokes): 80 million

Cable
Type: Detachable, Braided
Length 1.8 m
Dimensions
Width: 442.5 mm
Depth: 132.5 mm
Height: 36.39 mm
Weight (keyboard and cable): 1075 g
**Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY Software

Installation

1. Connect the USB-C connector to the keyboard.
2. Connect the USB connector to the computer.

Function Keys

Press and a function key at the same time to activate its secondary feature.

Function Keys	Secondary Feature
	Switch between the profiles on the onboard memory.
	Play/pause, skip backward, or skip forward through your media.
	Mute, decrease, or increase your volume level.
	Toggle Game Mode on/off. Game Mode will disable the Windows key. When Game Mode is enabled, the indicator on the top right of the keyboard will illuminate.
	Increase or decrease the LED backlight brightness. There are 5 levels of brightness: Off, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%.

HyperX NGENUITY Software
To customize Lighting, Game Mode and Macro Settings, download the HyperX NGENUITY Software here: hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity.
Using with Console
Connect to PS4 or Xbox One using the included USB cable.
Factory Reset
If you are experiencing any issue with the keyboard, you can perform a factory reset. Onboard memory will be cleared, and all settings will revert back to default.

Function Keys	Secondary Feature
	Perform a factory reset on the keyboard.

Questions or Setup Issues? 
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/

References

• HyperX | High Quality Gaming Gear
• HyperX | High Quality Gaming Gear
• HyperX | High Quality Gaming Gear
• HyperX | High Quality Gaming Gear
• HyperX - Pro Gaming Gear – HyperX ROW