Trident Series Personal Computer Trident B920
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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.
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 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 60OC (140OF) or below 0OC (32OF), which may damage the equipment. NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40OC. 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.
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.
Preface RoHS Statement Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.
1 Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Trident Personal Computer. This system is your best PC choice. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience.
Packing Contents Trident AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual & Quick Guide (Optional) Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) 1-2 Y X Stand HDMI Cable (for VR Link Port) A B Gamepad (Optional) * 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 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives. Headphone Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones. USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (Type C) USB Type C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation. USB 3.
hh Rear View 1 4 1 5 6 7 2 8 9 10 3 11 12 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Kensington Lock Port 2 1-4 This PC provides a Kensington lock port, which allows users to secure the PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable.
Overview Power Jack 8 The AC/DC adapter converts AC power to DC power for this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter. 9 HDMI-Out Port USB 2.0 Port 10 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. 11 USB 3.
hh Upper Side View 1 1 2 1-6 2 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
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 hh Placing the System The system can be placed horizontally or vertically to fit your need and environment. If you want to place the system vertically, please follow the steps below to install the stand: 1. Place the stand on a stable surface, such as a computer desk or a TV cabinet. 2. Make certain the system is in power off mode. Ensure correct orientation and install the system to the stand. 3. Handle with extra care when relocating the system.
hh Enabling the Front HDMI Port The HDMI port on the system front panel can be used to connect a VR device or a monitor. Follow the steps below to enable the front HDMI port: 1. Find the HDMI cable in the package. A regular HDMI to HDMI cable will also do. 2. Make certain the system is in power off mode. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the graphics card’s HDMI port and the other end to the VR Link Port. hh hh 3.
Getting Started hh Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and AC power cord. 2. Connect the adapter and the power cord. 3. Connect the Power Jack. 4. Plug the power cord to the electrical outlet. 3 4 2-5 2 hh Disconnecting the AC Power 5. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet first. 6. Unplug the AC power cord from the Personal Computer System. Important When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord.
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 10 ■■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
System Operations hh 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) hh Wired Network 1. Right-click [Start] and select [Control Panel] from the list. 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. 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.
hh 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 hh 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.
hh 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.
System Operations System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) hh Precautions for Using the System Recovery Function 1. If your hard drive and system encountered non-recoverable problems, please use the F3 Hotkey recovery from the Hard Drive first to perform the System Recover Function. 2. Before using the System Recovery Function, please backup the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices. hh Recovering the system with the F3 Hotkey Follow the instructions below to continue: 1.
