ProBox130 2BT Personal Computer MS-B098 System G52-B0981X1
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Preface Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Revision Revision V1.
Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product 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 product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void.
Preface Environmental Policy ◙◙ ◙◙ ◙◙ ◙◙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life. Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products. Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information. Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.
Safety Instructions ◙◙ ◙◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Preface Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ◙◙ ◙◙ When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliably connected to protective earthing system of the building.
CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
1 Overview Congratulations for purchasing the ProBox130 2BT Personal Computer System. This system is your best PC choice. With the fantastic appearance, it can easily be set anywhere. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience.
Packing Contents ProBox130 2BT Personal Computer System AC Power Cord Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual 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 hh Front View 7 1 1 USB 2.0 Port 2 Microphone Jack 3 Headphone Jack 4 Power LED 5 6 2 3 4 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate. This connector is provided for microphones. This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. The power LED glows when the system is turned on and goes off when the system is shut down.
5 Hard Disk Drive LED 6 Power Button 7 Optical Disk Drive (Optional) This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the HDD and remains off when no disk activity is detected. Press the power button to turn the system on and off. A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment. Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.
Overview hh Rear View for ProBox130 2BTM 12 11 2 1 3 4 5 1 Keyboard Port 2 Mouse Port 3 Serial Port 4 Parallel Port 5 VGA Port 6 7 6 10 7 9 8 The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. The serial port supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, credit card machine, etc.
7 USB 2.0 Port 8 Audio Jack The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate. Line-In (Blue) is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices. Line-Out (Green) is used for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) is used for microphones. 9 10 Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.
Overview hh Rear View for ProBox130 2BT 11 2 1 3 4 10 5 1 Keyboard Port 2 Mouse Port 3 DVI Port 4 VGA Port 5 6 7 9 8 The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-7 The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device.
6 USB 3.0 Port 7 USB 2.0 Port 8 Audio Jack The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate. The USB 3.0 port is backwardcompatible with USB 2.0 devices. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate.
Overview Component Replacement & Upgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased. 1-9 For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void.
2 Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity.
Safety & Comfort Tips Th System is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. hh Connecting the Serial Devices Serial ports are commonly used in applications such as industrial automation systems, scientific analysis, shop till systems and some industrial/consumer products. Users may connect barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, and credit card machine to this serial port.
hh Connecting DVI, VGA-Out & HDMI-Out Devices (Optional) This system provides a DVI port, a VGA port and an HDMI port for connection to external monitors, projectors, set-top boxes, DVD players, digital video cameras, mini notebooks, digital cameras, etc. To connect the DVI/ VGA/ HDMI device, first make sure the system and the targeted device are both powered off, and then connect the cable of the device to the DVI/ VGA/ HDMI port of your system.
Getting Started hh Connecting the Parallel Devices A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
hh Connecting the USB Devices The system provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, external optical storage device,.. and etc. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device to the system.
Getting Started hh Connecting the Network Device The RJ-45 connector of the system allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help.
Hardware Setup hh Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC power cord. Plug one end of the AC power cord to the system. 2. Plug the male end to the electrical outlet. hh Disconnecting the AC Power 3. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet first. 4. Unplug the AC power cord from the system. 1 2-8 2 4 3 Important When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly.
Getting Started hh Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system.
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. hh Power Management in Windows 7 ■■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System and Security].
System Operations ■■ The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power. hh Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity. When used with an external ENERGY STAR qualified monitor, this feature also supports similar power management features of the monitor.
Network Connection (Windows 7) hh Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-4 3. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. 4. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
System Operations hh Wireless LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network. 4. A list of available WLAN connections pops up. Choose a connection from the list or click [Open Network and Sharing Center] to establish a new connection.
5. To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center]. 6. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 3-6 7. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. 8. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
System Operations Network Connection (Windows 8.x) hh Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. 3-7 3. To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
5. Choose [Connect to the Internet]. 6. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. 7. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
System Operations hh Wireless LAN 1. Select [Settings] on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available network. 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] under [Network and Internet] in [Control Panel]. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. 5. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 6.
System Recovery (Windows 7) Important The Recovery Tool is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default. The purposes for using the Recovery Tool 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.
System Operations 3. Enter the Recovery Tool. This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default. hh System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Backup System] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
2. Select [BACKUP] to start the system backup immediately. The Initial Backup The initial backup may take a while. Please let it complete without interruption. Subsequent Backups 3-12 Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.
System Operations 3. The system backup is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4. Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system backup immediately. Please do not switch off the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress.
5. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to finish. hh System Restore This tool helps to return the system to a previous state with the backup files that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand. If no backup files are available, the system will be restored to the default setup. 3-14 Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Restore System] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
System Operations 2. Select [OK] or [NEXT] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or default setup. Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately.
3. The system restore is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4. The following message indicates a successful system restore. Press [OK] to finish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. If the restore process fails or is interrupted, please start the whole procedure all over again.
System Operations hh System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings. All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to factory default. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Recover to factory default] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit. 3-17 2. The system will be recovered to factory settings. All data will be gone. Make sure all important data have been backed up.
3. Please select [OK] so that the system can recover its default setup. 4. The system recovery is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system.
System Operations 5. The following message indicates a successful system recovery. Press [OK] to finish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. If the recovery process fails or is interrupted, please start the whole procedure all over again.
System Recovery (Windows 8.x) Important The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default. 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.
System Operations hh Recovery from the Operating System Refresh PC The Refresh PC utility checks whether the system files, Windows registry, and other important system components are working fine or not; on finding issues with Windows files, it will attempt to repair your PC. If your PC isn’t running well, you can refresh it without losing your personal files. 1. Click [Settings] recovery]. on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and 2.
4. A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [Refresh] to start. This might take a while. 5. After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows utilities and widgets.
System Operations Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings. 1. Click [Settings] recovery]. on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and 2. Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]. 3-23 3. It will show the changes to be made during the process, click [Next] to continue.
4. You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions. 5. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs. 3-24 6. It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC.
