Alloy MKW100 - Keyboard HYPERX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mechanical Keyboard
Brand	HyperX
Model	Alloy MKW100
Dimensions (L × W × H)	471.74 mm × 194.62 mm × 34.66 mm
Weight (with cable)	995 g
Switch Type	TTC Red, Linear
Actuation Force	45 g
Actuation Point	2.0 mm
Total Key Travel	4.0 mm
Switch Lifespan	50 million keystrokes
Keycap Material	PC + ABS
Backlighting	Per-key RGB, 16.7 million colors
Built-in Lighting Effects	Wave, Stacking, Static, Breathing, Color Cycle, Painting
Onboard Memory	1 profile
Polling Rate	1000 Hz
Rollover	N-key rollover
Connectivity	Wired USB-A, 1.8m braided cable
Power	Via USB port
Multimedia Functions	Yes (play/pause control, volume)
Game Mode	Yes (disables Windows key)
Customization Software	HyperX NGENUITY (free)
OS Compatibility	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Console Compatibility	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Box Contents	Keyboard, fixed braided USB-A cable, detachable wrist rest
Factory Reset	Hold FN + ESC for 5 seconds
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft dry cloth; avoid liquids

Frequently Asked Questions - Alloy MKW100 HYPERX

How to customize the RGB lighting of the keyboard?

Use the HyperX NGENUITY software downloadable from hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity. You can configure per-key illumination, effects, and colors.

How to use the multimedia function keys?

Hold the FN key and press the corresponding function key (e.g., F1 for back, F2 for play/pause, F3 for forward, F4 for mute, F5 for volume down, F6 for volume up).

How to reset the keyboard to factory settings?

Hold FN + ESC for about 5 seconds. The LED indicators will flash, then return to normal once the reset is complete.

Is the keyboard compatible with gaming consoles?

Yes, it is compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Simply plug the USB-A cable into the console.

How to activate Game Mode?

Press the FN + F7 combo (depending on key layout). Game Mode disables the Windows key to avoid interruptions during gameplay. An LED indicator lights up when active.

How to change the backlight brightness?

Use FN + F8 to decrease brightness and FN + F9 to increase it. There are 5 brightness levels available.

How to clean the HyperX Alloy MKW100 keyboard?

Unplug the keyboard. Use a soft, dry cloth or compressed air. Avoid liquids. You can remove the keycaps for deeper cleaning.

What is included in the box?

The box contains the HyperX Alloy MKW100 keyboard, a fixed braided USB-A cable, and a detachable wrist rest.

Is the HyperX NGENUITY software mandatory?

No, the keyboard works without software thanks to onboard memory. However, NGENUITY allows customization of lighting, macros, and Game Mode. Without software, the function keys let you cycle through built-in effects.

How to switch between preset lighting effects?

Press FN + F10 to cycle through the 6 built-in effects: Wave, Stacking, Static, Breathing, Color Cycle, and Painting. Use FN + F11/F12 to change the color in static mode.

USER MANUAL Alloy MKW100 HYPERX

Find the language and latest documentation for your HyperX Alloy MKW100 here.

HyperX Alloy MKW100 User Manual

For instructions in English

Simplified Chinese .... 简体中文说明书

Traditional Chinese....繁體中文說明

Black HyperX keyboard with glowing green and red keys, no visible text or symbols on the main body

Part Numbers

4P5E1AA#ABA - English (US)

4P5E1AX#ACB - Russian

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview.... 3

Specifications 5

Installation....6

Function Keys....7

HyperX NGENUITY Software 8

Factory Reset....9

Questions or Setup Issues? 9

Overview

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What's Included

• HyperX Alloy MKW100 Keyboard
• Non-Detachable Braided USB-A cable
- Detachable Wrist Rest

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A. Media control keys

B. Volume control keys

C. Game Mode key

D. LED mode control keys

E. Game Mode / Num Lock / Caps Lock indicators

F. LED color control keys (Solid Lighting Effect only)

G. LED brightness control keys

H. LED light bar

I. Detachable wrist rest

Specifications

Keyboard Specifications

Switch TTC

Type Mechanical

Backlight RGB (16,777,216 colors)

Light Effects Per-key RGB lighting * and 5 brightness levels

Onboard Memory 1 profile

Polling Rate 1000Hz

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Rollover N-key

Media Control Yes

Game Mode Yes

OS compatibility Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Console compatibility PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Switch Specifications

Switch TTC Red

Operation Style Linear

Operating Force 45g

Actuation Point 2.0 mm

Total Travel Distance 4.0 mm

Life Span (Keystrokes) 50 million

Keycap Specifications

Material PC + ABS

Physical Specifications

Width 471.74mm

Depth 194.62mm

Height 34.66mm

Weight (with cable) 995g

Cable Type Attached, Braided USB-A

Cable Length 1.8m

* Per-key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software

Installation

HYPER HIVPER

Connect the USB-A connector to the computer or game console

Function Keys

Press and a function key at the same time to activate its secondary feature as indicated on the keycap side-print.

Function Keys					Secondary Feature
	+				Skip back, Play/Pause, or Skip forward through your media.
	+				Mute, Decrease, or Increase computer audio.
	+				Enable Game Mode to disable the Windows key and prevent accidental interruption during gaming. The Game Mode indicator will illuminate when Game Mode is enabled.
	+				Cycle between the 6 built-in Lighting EffectsRGB Wave <-> Stacking <-> Solid <-> Breathing <-> Color Cycle <-> Paint
	+				Increase or decrease the LED backlight brightness. There are 5 levels of brightness.
	+				Cycle between the 5 built-in LED colors. Only applies for Solid Lighting EffectRed <-> Purple <-> Green <-> Yellow <-> Blue

HyperX NGENUITY Software

To customize Lighting, Game Mode and Macro Settings, download the HyperX NGENUITY Software at: hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity.

There are 6 Lighting Effects that are customizable within NGENUITY RGB Wave, Stacking, Solid, Breathing, Color Cycle, Paint

All customization changes made within NGENUITY are automatically saved onto the keyboard's onboard memory. Settings are retained when moving the keyboard from one system to another. However, if another system has NGENUITY running with the keyboard attached, NGENUITY will overwrite the settings stored on the keyboard's onboard memory.

When NGENUITY is running, NGENUITY will take priority for keyboard customization control and function keys for Lighting Effects will not function.

When NGENUITY is not running, the keyboard's onboard memory will be used and function keys for Lighting Effects will function.

Factory Reset

If you are experiencing any issues with the keyboard, you can perform a factory reset. Onboard memory will be cleared, and all settings will revert to factory default settings.

Press and hold FN + ESC for 5 seconds to perform a factory reset of the keyboard. The Game Mode / Num Lock / Caps Lock indicators will flash rapidly and return to normal once reset is complete.

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Questions or Setup Issues?

Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/

HyperX Alloy MKW100

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Anti-ghosting 100 % anti-ghosting

Imagen interactiva N-key

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Anti-ghosting 100 % anti-Ghosting

Rollover N-Key

Mediensteuerung Ja

Gaming-Mode Ja

I. Repose-poignet amovible

Spécifications

Anti-ghosting 100 % anti-ghosting

There are 6 Lighting Effects that are customizable within NGENUITY Vague, Empilement, Fixe, Respiration, Cycle de couleurs, Peinture RGB

Anti-ghosting 100% Anti-Ghosting

Rollover N-key

Black HyperX keyboard with visible key, control buttons, and keyboard layout (no text or symbols on main body)

O que está incluído

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Rollover N-key

Anti-ghosting Pełny anti-ghosting

Rollover N-key

Black HyperX keyboard with glowing green and red circuitry, no visible text or symbols on the keys or background.

Parça Numaraları

Black HyperX keyboard with glowing green and red circuitry, no visible text or symbols on the main body

製品番号

Black HyperX keyboard with glowing blue and green circuitry, no visible text or symbols on the main body

HYPER

목차

개요 3

사양 5

설치 6

기능 키....7

Diagram showing connection between a keyboard and a desktop computer via an interface, with Chinese labels.

Black HypoX keyboard with visible function keys and control buttons (no text or symbols on the keys themselves)

4P5E1AA#ABA – English (US)

4P5E1AX#ACB - Russian

สารบัญ

ภาพรวม 3

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Rollover N-key

ระบบควบคุมมีเดีย มี

โหมดเกม มี

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Rollover N-key

Black HyperX keyboard with glowing blue and green circuitry, no visible text or symbols on the main body

Caps Lock / Num Lock / .E

.hyperxgaming.com/ngenuity