Aegis ZS Gaming Desktop
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Preface Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice. Revision Revision V1.0 Date 2021/01 MSI Computer Corp.
Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the computer may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual. For any further information about the computer users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the computer if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void.
Preface Safety Instructions ◙ ◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the computer or user’s manual should be noted. ◙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the computer to the power outlet. If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The computer must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock. Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the computer. If any of the following situations arises, get the computer checked by service personnel: ◙ The power cord or plug is damaged. ◙ Liquid has penetrated into the computer. ◙ The computer has been exposed to moisture. ◙ The computer does not work well or you can not get it work according to user’s manual. ◙ The computer has dropped and damaged.
1 Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Aegis ZS Gaming Desktop. This system is your best PC choice. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience.
Packing Contents Gaming Desktop Power Cord Keyboard Mouse User Guide 1-2 * Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. * The illustrations are for reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary depending on the model you purchased.
Overview System Overview h Top View 1 2 3 1 Power Button 2 Reset Button 3 Power LED 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 5 6 7 8 Press the Power button to turn the system on and off. Press the Reset button to restart your PC. The LED power light that indicates when the computer is on, off, or in Standby. USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc.
6 Microphone Jack 7 Headphone Jack 8 MSI LED Button This connector is provided for microphones. This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. Unlock all your RGB lighting effects.
Overview 1 Flash BIOS Button 2 DisplayPort out 3 HDMI-out For updating BIOS. DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/ video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 4 USB 2.0 Port 5 USB 3.
11 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port 12 PS/2 Combo Port 13 2.5G LAN Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc. PS/2 Combo Port is provided for keyboard or mouse. The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Yellow LAN link is not established.
2 Getting Started
Safety & Comfort Tips Choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long period of time. 1. Your work area should have enough illumination. 2. Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating. 3. When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture. Adjust the chair’s back (if available) to support your back comfortably. 4.
Getting Started Hardware Setup h Placing the System If you have any further questions regarding your new computer, please do not hesitate to contact us either through the online customer service site https://us.msi.com/support or by contacting our customer support at 1-626-271-1004, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. You can also contact technical support by calling 1-888-447-6564, Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Power Management Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period of user inactivity. h Power Management in Windows 10 ■ 3-2 ■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
System Operations h Waking the System Up The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a command from any of the following: ■ the power button, ■ the network (Wake On LAN), ■ the mouse, ■ the keyboard. ■ ■ ■ ■ Energy Saving Tips: Turn off the monitor by pressing the monitor power button after a period of user inactivity. Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize your PC’s power management.
Network Connection (Windows 10) h Wired Network 1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list. 2. Select [Ethernet] and then [Network and Sharing Center]. 3-4 3. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
System Operations 4. Choose [Connect to the Internet] and click [Next]. 5. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. 6. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
h Wireless Network 1. Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Network and Internet]. 2. A list of available WLAN connections pops up. Choose a connection from the list. 3. To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]. 3-6 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. 5. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 6. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. 7.
System Operations System Recovery (Windows 10) The purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: ■ ■ ■ ■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings. When some errors have occurred to the operating system in use. When the operating system is affected by virus and is not able to work normally. When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages.
Reset this PC 1. Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Update and security]. 2. Select [Recovery] and click [Get started] under [Reset this PC] to start the system recovery. 3-8 3. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my files] and [Remove everything].
System Operations h Keep my files 1. Select [Keep my files]. 2. The [Your apps will be removed] screen shows a list of apps that will need to be reinstalled from the web or installation discs. Click [Next] to continue. 3-9 3. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
h Remove everything 1. Select [Remove everything]. 2. If you have multiple hard drives, a screen will pop up, asking you to choose between [Only the drive where Windows is installed] and [All drives]. 3. Then select between [Just remove my files] and [Remove files and clean the drive]. 3-10 4. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
