HP OMEN Command Center

* - Unlocked Processor Required

* - Unlocked Processor Required

When OMEN Command Center launches, the updater runs in the background. You are prompted to update anytime there is an important update available. This is reserved for updates that are critical to the operation of the OMEN Command Center. Less crucial, or recommended updates are listed in the update screen.

The update screen lists recommended updates. These updates deliver new features and help HP continuously improve.

Click the update button to view available updates to OMEN Command Center.

Use the overclocking screen to determine the current performance level of the computer (benchmark) and make changes to the system to improve performance (tune).

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The End-User License Agreement must be accepted to use the overclocking tools.

The first time that the overclocking screen is opened, a prompt displays to get started using the tutorial. This option can be skipped by experienced overclockers. The tutorial uses a red dot to demonstrate the steps to successfully overclock the computer.

The overclocking screen displays information about CPU performance at the top of the screen.

• CPU Utilization
  Displays the percentage of the maximum workload the CPU is using.
• Max Core Frequency
  Displays the maximum operating speed of the processor using current settings.
• Package temperature
  Displays the current temperature of the CPU.

    caution:

  Consult the technical specifications of the CPU to determine its maximum safe operating temperature.

• Active core count
  Displays how many of the CPU cores are currently in use.

Use the overclocking screen to adjust the current performance level of the computer and view the history of adjustments made.

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The End-User License Agreement must be accepted to use the overclocking tools.

The first time that the overclocking screen is opened, a prompt displays to get started using the tutorial. This option can be skipped by experienced overclockers. The tutorial uses a red dot to demonstrate the steps to successfully overclock the computer.

The overclocking screen displays information about CPU performance at the top of the screen.

• CPU Utilization
  Displays the percentage of the maximum workload the CPU is using.
• CPU Temperature
  Displays the current temperature of the CPU.

    caution:

  Consult the technical specifications of the CPU to determine its maximum safe operating temperature.

• CPU Average Speed
  Displays an average of the current speeds of all the CPU cores.

Comfort mode lowers CPU and GPU temperatures, making it suitable for casual tasks. This mode keeps the computer cooler when convenient.

Comfort mode is only available on certain computer models. Refer to the OMEN Command Center features table in this document to see if this feature is available on your computer. Comfort mode is only available by updating to the latest version of OMEN Command Center (version 6.2.3.0 or later) and updating the BIOS to version F.06 (or later).

Performance mode optimizes gaming performance by dynamically allocating power between the CPU and GPU. Performance mode is available on certain configurations only.

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Performance mode might increase heat and noise levels.

Auto mode allows the computer to choose the optimal fan speed for the selected performance.

Max Fan mode enables the maximum cooling solution bypassing the default mode.

With the Network Booster feature turned off, OMEN Command Center displays network bandwidth usage for all running apps.

The auto mode sets the foreground app to high priority and all other apps to low.

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Low priority apps continue to work, using only network bandwidth not being used by higher priority apps.

In custom mode each app can be assigned priorities, blocked, and assigned to different connections.

• Change app priorities
  Click the priority level of the desired app to change the priority setting.

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  The dual force slider must be in the OFF position to change app priorities.

  
• Block an app
  Click and drag the slider to the right to block an app from using bandwidth. The app can be unblocked at any time.
  
• Dual force
  Dual force enables the use of Ethernet and Wi-Fi at the same time. High priority apps are automatically assigned to Ethernet while all other apps are assigned to the Wi-Fi connection. This can be changed in the settings tab.
  

The setting tab displays information about current network connections, usage, and dual force settings.

• Prioritization Mode
  The prioritization mode displays, as well as total upload, download, and bandwidth usage.
• Connection information
  Lists information about each available network connection. This includes the controller or adapter name, IP address, Mac address, and the maximum capacity for both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections.
• Dual Force settings
  Use the dual force setting to determine which apps use which connection when there is an Ethernet and Wi-Fi connection. Use the slider next to each priority to determine the connection type used for all apps assigned that priority.

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  The dual force slider must be in the OFF position to change dual force settings.

Configure the OMEN LED lights to have a single, static color scheme.

1. Select the Static color lighting mode.
2. Select the desired brightness.
3. Click the zones to configure the color for each zone.
   The color selection window opens.
   
4. Select the desired color for the zone.
5. Repeat these steps for each zone.

Configure the OMEN LED lights to have a multi-stage light show color scheme. The lights will cycle through a sequence of customizable color configurations.

1. Select the Color loop lighting mode.
   
2. Use the add or remove icons to set the number of phases in the color loop.

   note:

   Phase 1 and 2 cannot be deleted.

3. Click the number of the phase to edit the colors, brightness, and duration for each phase.
4. Click the zones to configure the color for each zone.
5. Select the desired brightness.
6. Select the duration of the phases:
   • Short: 1 second
   • Medium: 3 seconds
   • Long: 6 seconds
7. Repeat these steps for each zone and phase.

Configure the OMEN LED lights to change colors based upon system usage and temperature.

1. Select the System Vitals lighting mode.
2. Select the desired brightness.
3. Click one of the four diamond-shaped zones to select the type of system monitoring to be displayed in that zone.
4. Click the type of monitoring that is to be displayed in the selected zone.
   
   There are four types of monitoring available.
   • GPU Utilization depicts the percentage of maximum GPU performance currently being used
   • CPU Utilization depicts the percentage of maximum CPU performance currently being used
   • GPU Temperature portrays the current temperature of the GPU
   • CPU Temperature portrays the current temperature of the CPU
   • Memory Utilization depicts the percentage of maximum memory currently being used
   • Download Speed depicts the current network download speed
   • Upload Speed depicts the current network upload speed
5. Click the color spectrum to be associated with the monitoring type chosen.
6. Click each zone to choose the monitoring type and color spectrum.

Configure the OMEN LED lights to change based upon audio output.

1. Select the Audio Pulse lighting mode.
2. Select the desired brightness.
3. Click the outer diamond to select the color to be associated with the treble audio output.
   
4. Click the desired color for the treble audio output.
   
5. Click the inner X to select the color to be associated with the bass audio output.
6. Click the desired color for the bass audio output.

Choose an animation effect for the keyboard to display.

1. Select the Animation lighting mode.
2. Select the desired effect.
   
   Customization options display.
3. Customize the animation effect using the options available.

   note:

   Customization options vary based upon the selected animation effect.

   

Configure lighting in zones on your keyboard.

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Your device might look different from the one shown, but the lighting configuration steps are similar.

1. Choose a custom lighting area using a keyboard template or manually select zones from the keyboard image.
   
2. Click on a color in the Basic tab, or click the Advanced tab for customizing the hue and brightness for the selected zone.
   

To turn off the OMEN LED lights, select the Off lighting mode.

Record a series of keystrokes to be initiated using a macro key.

1. Select the key set to choose which key press or combination of key presses initiates the macro.
   
   1. Select the key set
   2. Select the key
2. Choose a key for the new macro, then click Create new.
   The Create Macro screen opens.
   
3. Name the macro.
4. Select a delay option.
   • Recorded delay: The time between keypresses is recorded and applied when the macro is initiated.
   • Fixed delay: Assign a uniform delay between each keypress in the macro.
   • No delay: All keys in the macro are activated at the same time.
5. Click Record to begin programing the macro.
6. Press each key in the desired macro sequence.
7. Click Stop to finish the macro.
8. Edit any keypresses or delays that require change.
   
9. Click Save to finalize the macro.

Determine which macro key will initiate a macro.

1. Select the key set to choose which key press or combination of key presses initiates the macro.
   
   1. Select the key set
   2. Select the key
2. Click the menu next to the desired key.
3. Choose the desired macro from the list.

Make changes to a recorded macro.

1. Click the pen and paper icon to make changes to the macro.
   
   The Create Macro screen opens.
2. Click on a key or delay in the sequence to make a change, or click Resume to add onto the end of the macro.
   
3. Click Save to finalize the macro.

Click the red X icon next to the macro name to delete it, then click Yes in the pop-up message.

With the OMEN Reactor Mouse, assign macros to the side buttons, scroll wheel, and right-click button.

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The macro function must be enabled on the mouse before using macros. Press and hold 1 + 2, and then right-click.

Mobalytics GPI uses in-game data to analyze eight areas of play.

GPI is calculated based on the last 50 games in the role. Play four or more ranked or normal draft games to generate your CPI Chart.

Click a skill to monitor your performance. Choose any of the drop-downs to view your score for that item.

Click the Settings tab to manage Mobalytics from within OMEN Command Center.

The My Games Launcher provides a list of games installed on your PC.

• Click any title to launch the game.
• Click the plus sign to add more games or apps to the list.
• Click the trash can to remove any title from the list.
• Select a sort filter from the drop-down list.
• Click the star to mark favorites.

Use Game Time to track your gaming habits.

• Track time spent on gameplay for games in the Launcher.
• View reports for the last 24 hours and the last 7 days.
• Compare gameplay between weeks.
• Turn tracking on or off at any time using the toggle switch.

The first time you open Game Stream, you are prompted to create a user account. Your account can only be created on a host PC. To use Game Stream, you must create an account.

1. On the sign in screen, first time users are directed create an account. Click Don't have an account? Sign up.
   
2. On the Create your HP account screen, fill in the information and click SIGN UP.
   
3. A verification code is sent to your email. Fill in the email verification code and click Submit.
   
4. A screen verifies that your host account is set up.

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   This screen disappears as soon as a client PC signs in with the same credentials.

   
5. Install OMEN Command Center from the Microsoft Store on your client PC.
6. Open OMEN Command Center on the client PC and log in using the same credentials as the host PC.
   Game Stream is now ready for remote game streaming.

When a user signs in on a client PC the host settings page displays. Depending on the number of clients signed in, the host settings page varies accordingly.

• One host, one client PC connected
  
• One host, one client PC connected and streaming
  
• One host, multiple client PCs connected
  
• One host, no client PCs connected
  

When you sign in to Game Stream on a client PC the Launchpad screen displays. This displays the recently used applications on your OMEN.

Click on the star in the Recent apps or Browse apps to mark them as favorites. Click on the star again to remove a favorite. You can choose up to five favorites.

Click Browse apps to see an alphabetical list of all apps on the host PC. You can select up to five favorite apps.

Start a stream from a client PC by clicking an app in the Recent apps, Favorites, or All apps list. You can also start a stream by clicking Launch as remote desktop.

The Settings screen displays the number of hosts connected to the client PC.

• One host connected in streaming state
  
• Two hosts connected
  
• No Host connected
  

Check the network connection between the client and the host PC.

1. At the bottom of the Settings screen, click Test your streaming performance.
2. Click Run to start the test.
   
3. Use the table to determine the streaming performance of your computer. The performance rating and ping (or latency) scores are displayed in the Test your streaming performance section of the Game Stream window.
   

   	Range of Values
   Rating	Latency (in milliseconds)	Packet Loss (%)
   Excellent	0 to 15 ms	0 to .24%
   Good	15.01 ms to 25 ms	.25% to .49%
   Fair	25.01 ms to 50 ms	.5% to .99%
   Poor	50.01 ms or higher	1% to 100%

Enable Game Stream on PCs with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 graphics card.

1. To open the NVIDIA control panel, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
   
2. Select Manage 3D Settings.
   
3. On the Global Settings tab, under Preferred graphics processor, select Auto-select.
4. On the Program Settings tab, click Add.
   
5. Select C:\ProgramFiles\WindowsApps\AD2F1837.OMENCommandCenter_5.1.308.0_x64_v10z8vjag6ke6\win32\Streamer\omen.exe, and then click Add Selected Program.
   
6. If you see Select the preferred graphics processor for this program:, select High-performance NVIDIA processor, and then click Apply.
7. Restart the computer, and then you can connect to other computers and use NVIDIA graphics.

1. In Windows, search for and open Microsoft Store.
2. In the store, search for and open OMEN Command Center.
3. Click Get, and then click Install.

   note:

   Installation of apps from the Microsoft Store requires a stable network connection for correct download and installation.

Uninstall the app through either of these methods:

1. In Windows, search for OMEN Command Center.
2. In the list of search results, right-click the OMEN Command Center icon and select Uninstall to remove the app.

- or -

1. In the Start menu, click Settings, and then click Apps.
2. In the Apps & features list, click OMEN Command Center.
3. Click Uninstall to remove the app.

Once the app is uninstalled, refer to How do I install the latest HP OMEN Command Center version? for reinstallation.

Some features of the OMEN Command Center app are available for select products only. Refer to the OMEN Command Center features table for the list of features your computer supports. If a recent Windows update did not complete successfully, the OMEN Command Center app may need to be updated or reinstalled.

To make sure you have the latest version of the app, refer to How do I install the latest HP OMEN Command Center version?

To reinstall the app, refer to How do I reinstall the HP OMEN Command Center?

This may be caused by an out-of-date version of the OMEN Command Center app. Refer to How do I install the latest HP OMEN Command Center version? for more information on updating the app, or How do I reinstall the HP OMEN Command Center? to reinstall the app.

The OMEN Command Center app requires an updated version of the HPSEU software. If your computer has an older version of the software, this message will appear. Click Install to complete the update or installation of the required software.

One or more drivers on your computer may need to be updated. Click the update package link shown on the message and follow the instructions to download and install the update package.

An error message when the app opens could indicate the app has crashed, some data is missing, or an app upgrade did not complete successfully. Refer to How do I reinstall the HP OMEN Command Center? to reinstall the app.

OMEN Command Center will automatically add games from your Start menu to the My Games list. To refresh the list after adding a new game, click Refresh List from the OMEN Command Center.

To manually add a game to the My Games list, click the plus sign icon (+) from the My Games screen in OMEN Command Center and follow the instructions.