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Copyright Notice Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Revision History ▶▶ Version: 3.0 ▶▶ Date: 02, 2017 1-3 Preface The material in this document is the intellectual property of Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. 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.
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. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Battery Regulations Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal. 廢電池請回收 California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/ Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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.
Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased.
Safety Instructions • Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Do not cover the ventilators of the equipment to prevent the equipment from overheating. • 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.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual. • The equipment was dropped and damaged. • The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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User's Manual 2 Introductions
Congratulations on becoming an user of this equipment, the finely designed equipment. You will have a delightful and professional experience in using this exquisite equipment. We are proud to tell users that this equipment is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately.
Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the equipment. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this equipment before using it. Please be aware that the figures shown here are for reference only.
1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Power Button / Power LED Power Button Power • Use this button to turn the equipment power ON and OFF. • Use this button to awake the equipment from the sleep state. • Note: The equipment can also be awakened by any mouse or keyboard activity. Power LED • LED glows when the equipment power is turned on. • LED goes off when the equipment is turned off. 3.
Rear Side View Introductions 1. Audio Port Connectors Microphone Used for an external microphone. Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones.
2. HDMI Connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra highdefinition (UHD) equipment. 3. DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs. Note: It is highly recommended to plug your monitor(s) in HDMI connector or DisplayPort first to bring the ultimate gaming experience. 4.
Specifications The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Physical Characteristic Weight 4.0 kg CPU Package LGA1151 CPU Processor Type Intel® KBL-S K Series CPU Core Chip PCH Intel® Z170 Memory Technology DDR4 2400 Memory SO-DIMM slots x 4 Maximum Up to 64GB Power PSU 450W AC: 100~240V 50~60Hz Output: +12V 37.5A RTC Battery Yes Storage HDD 2.5" HDD x 1 SSD M.
I/O Port USB x 4 (version 3.0) ThunderboltTM 3 x 2, USB 3.
User's Manual 3 How To Get Started
How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10 A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans — Balanced and Power saver — meet most people's needs. But you can modify settings for existing plans or create your own plan. Choose or Customize a Power Plan 1.
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Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement. However, it will be recommended to use ECO Engine power saving function while using this equipment. 1. Select Power Options in the menu. Click [Create a power plan] in the left pane. 2. Select an existing plan that meet your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Next] to continue. 3. Change the settings for the new power plan. Click [Create] to make the customized power plan taking effect. 4.
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How to Connect the Internet Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the Internet without using any cables. Follow the instructions below to set up a Wireless LAN connection. ▶▶ Wireless LAN Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu. 2. There are [Wi-Fi] and [Airplane mode] two options in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here. 3.
▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off. 2. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the Network settings. 3-7 How To Get Started 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to unfold the settings menu.
Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of setting up Internet connection. ▶▶ Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar, and then right click on it to select [Open Network and Sharing Center]. 2. Choose [Change adapter settings]. 3.
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▶▶ Broadband (PPPoE) Connection 1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar, right click on it to select [Open Network and Sharing Center]. 2. Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your networking settings]. 3. Select [Connect to the Internet], and then click [Next]. 4. Click [Broadband (PPPoE)]. 5. Fills User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click [Connect].
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▶▶ Static IP Connection 1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 in Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection. 2. Select [General] tab and click [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses]. You will be asked to fill the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway, and then click [OK].
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with each other through an established connection. ▶▶ Checking the Bluetooth status When Airplane mode is enabled, Bluetooth connection will be turned off. Before setting up a Bluetooth connection, make sure that Airplane mode is turned off. 1. Go to the desktop. Find the and click on it. icon in the lower-left corner of the screen 2.
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▶▶ Pairing the Bluetooth devices 1. Go to the desktop. Find the [Bluetooth] icon in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it. 2. Choose [Add a Bluetooth Device]. 4. Click [Pair] to continue. 5. Match the passcode between the equipment and the selected Bluetooth device, click [Yes] to finish. 3-15 How To Get Started 3. Select one Bluetooth connection from the network list.
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How to Connect External Devices This equipment may be equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports, such as USB, HDMI and DisplayPort. Users will be able to connect diverse peripheral devices to the equipment. 3-17 How To Get Started To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of each device first, and then connect the device to the equipment.
Copyright Notice Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Revision History ▶▶ Version: 3.0 ▶▶ Date: 02, 2017 1-3 Preface The material in this document is the intellectual property of Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. 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.
