Preface Nightblade G52-B0791X1
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Safety Instructions ■■ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ■■ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Preface ■■ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ■■ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ■■ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. ■■ Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Radiation Exposure Statement Preface This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment and its antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Battery Information Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH Preface To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...
ESPAÑOL Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.
TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Preface Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/ EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
▍▍Contents Copyright Notice �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ii Trademarks ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ii Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ii Smartphone Application ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Supp
Appendix A More to Know �������������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1 OC Genie Button ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Preface Optional System Fan ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2 BIOS and Driver Updates �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2 Audio Setting ��������������������������������������
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Specifications Chapter 1 Dimension (W x H x D) 345.8mm x 277.3mm x 175.7mm Net Weight 7.6Kg Motherboard Type Mini ITX Storage Bay mSATA Drive x 1 2.5" Drive x 1 3.5" Drive x 1 Slim ODD x 1 Video Display port x 1 DVI-I port x 1 HDMI port x 1 USB USB 3.0 x 2 + USB 2.0 x 2 (Front) USB 3.0 x 4 + USB 2.
Overview 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. USB 3.0 port 2. MIC port 3. Headphone port Chapter 1 4. OC button 5. Status LED 6. Power button 7. USB 2.0 port 8. Clear CMOS button 9. Display port 10.DVI-I port 19 11.USB 3.0 port 12.Audio port 7 13 8 14 15 9 10 14.HDMI port 16 15.Optical S/PDIF-Out 17 11 16.Antenna connector 18 mic 12 13.PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port SS-Out L-Out CS-Out 17.eSATA port L-In RS-Out 18.LAN port 19.
Packing Contents Chapter 1 Nightblade Drivers & Utilities Disc Handle Sleeve User Guide Antenna x 2 SATA Cable x 2 M2 Screw x 4 M3 Screw x 8 #6-32 Flat Screw x4 #6-32 Sunk Screw x4 T5 Screw x 4 Thumber Screw x 4 Slim ODD Cable Optional Accessories System Fan CPU Cooler Fan Power Cable * These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. * The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Important The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only and may vary from the product you purchased. The CPU, CPU cooler, system fan, memory module, graphics card, and storage device showed in the installation drawing are optional.
Assembly Precautions ■■The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. ■■Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing any computer component. ■■Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
Opening the Chassis Important The screws can be replaced by thumbscrews for easy chassis open and close. mSATA Drive Bay 2.5” HDD Bay Chapter 2 Knowing the Chassis Memory Slot CPU Socket PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot 3.5” HDD Bay 2-3 5.
Installing the Memory http://youtu.
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler http://youtu.be/bf5La099urI 2 3 4 5 6 2-5 Remove the cooler back pad sticker film first.
7 8 9 10 Chapter 2 11 Quick Installation 2-6
Installing the SATA HDD / ODD http://youtu.be/RZsMpqxythc M2 2 3 4 M2 Chapter 2 1 M2 M2 #6-32 Flat #6-32 Flat M2 M2 #6-32 Flat #6-32 Flat 6 5 2-7 Remove the ODD mylar from the front cover.
#6-32 Flat 7 8 #6-32 Flat Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2-8 Connect the SATA and power cables.
Installing the Graphics Card http://youtu.
3 Adjust the supporter when installing a long graphics card.
Installing the mSATA SSD 2 3 4 Chapter 2 1 5 Connect the SATA and power cables.
Installing the System Fan T5 1 T5 T5 T5 T5 120mm or 92mm Chapter 2 2 4 Quick Installation 3 #6-32 Flat #6-32 Flat 2-12 T5
Chapter 2 Cleaning the Dust Container Important Regularly cleaning the dust container could keep the system well-ventilated. Clean the dust container with clean water and dry it before replacing it to the system.
Appendix A More to Know
OC Genie Button OC Genie button can help to gain the better perfomance while playing 3D games. Appendix A ■■ Push the OC Genie button before booting. ■■ The button and the system LED will light when the system is powered on. ■■ Push the OC Genie button again to turn off the both LEDs. The system is sitll in OC status. ■■ To disable the OC, please make sure that the OC Genie button is off before booting.
Audio Setting Appendix A The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.
■■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Appendix A Fro nt Cen ter &S Rea ubw oof r er ■■ Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Fro nt Cen ter S id More to Know A-4 &S eS Rea ubw urro oof er und r