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User's Manual 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 History ▶▶ Version: 1.
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.
User's Manual Battery Regulations European Union: 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.
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.
User's Manual 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. For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer.
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 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.
User's Manual 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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Introductions User's Manual DESKTOP
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.
User's Manual 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. Top Side View 1. Light Bars/ Power LED The illuminated activity can be adjusted by the MSI Dragon Center software. Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for details.
Introductions Rear Side View 1. Power Connector This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the equipment. 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. USB 3.1 Port USB 3.
User's Manual 8. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.
Introductions Front Side View 1. 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. 2.
User's Manual 4. Power Connector This connector is to supply power for your VR headset. 5. USB 3.1 Port USB 3.1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. 6. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones.
Introductions Bottom Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Mounting Holes The VESA mounting holes are used to attach a mounting plate. It is necessary to secure the optional mounting plate to a concrete block wall. 3. Air Inlet The air inlet allows for fresh air to enter the system. DO NOT block the air inlet for air circulation. 4. SSD Slot 1 This equipment is equiped with a SSD M.
User's Manual Specifications The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn the correct specifications of the product user purchased. Physical Characteristic Dimension 279 x 331 x 43 mm Volume 2.5 Liter Weight Up to 2.
Introductions Memory HDD 1 x SATA interface for 2.5” HDD device SSD 2 x M.2 slots, support PCIe or SATA SSD device I/O Port USB 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C 4 x USB 3.1 ThunderboltTM 3 1 x USB 3.1, Type-C interface, 4K output supported, up to 5V/3A portable charging power optionally supported when AC power is connected.
User's Manual Security TPM 2.0 is a hardware-based encryption device that collaborates with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection. Trusted Platform Module TPM functionalities can be de/activated in BIOS settings where appropriate. (optional) With professional versions of Windows, BitLocker is the default console available for TPM communications serving data encryption purposes. Note: Do not disassemble the equipment while it is in use or is connected to an electrical outlet.
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How to Get Started User's Manual DESKTOP
How to Get Started How to Secure the Desktop Vertically The package comes with a vertical desktop stand that is a perfect fit for the compact gaming desktop. Please follow the image below for secure installation.
User's Manual 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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How to Get Started Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement. 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. Now you have a new power plan that is automatically set as active.
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How to Get Started 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.
User's Manual ▶▶ 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. 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. Check if Wireless LAN mode is available in the Network settings.
How to Get Started 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 & Internet settings]. 2.
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How to Get Started ▶▶ 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 & Internet settings]. 2. Select [Network and Sharing Center] and then 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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How to Get Started ▶▶ 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].
User's Manual How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with each other through an established connection. Activating Bluetooth 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 right click on it. icon in the lower-left corner of the screen and 2.
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User's Manual ▶▶ Pairing the Bluetooth devices 1. Go to [Start/ Settings/ Devices], and then find [Bluetooth & other devices]. 2. Click on [Add Bluetooth or other device]. 3. Click on [Bluetooth]. 4. Select a device to start pairing. 5. Give the passcode as instructed by the device waiting to be connected, and then click on [Connect] to continue.
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