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USER MANUAL Nightblade MI-032CA MSI

Nightblade MI Series Desktop PC

MS-B089/ B090 System

Contents

Copyright Notice

Trademarks

Revision

Upgrade and Warranty

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts

Technical Support

Green Product Features

Environmental Policy

Chemical Substances Information

Battery Information

Safety Instructions

CE Conformity

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

WEEE Statement

RoHS Statement

Overview

Packing Contents

System Overview

Component Replacement & Upgrade

Getting Started

Safety & Comfort Tips

Hardware Setup

System Operations

Power Management

Network Connection (Windows 7)

Network Connection (Windows 8 x)

System Recovery (Windows 7)

System Recovery (Windows 8 x)

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 Date

V1 0 2015/06

Upgrade and Warranty

Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request. 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. It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts

Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via http://www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information via http://www.msi.com/support/

Green Product Features

☐ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
Easily dismantled and recycled
- Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
- Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
- Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy

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 com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www msi com/html/ popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm html

Battery Information

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

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/

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer

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.

Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100\~240V before connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet
Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card or module to the equipment
Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption
Power Supply: AC 100-240V\~, 50/60Hz, 6-3A

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator

Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 60^ C ( 140^ F) or below 0^ C ( 32^ F), which may damage the equipment

NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40^ C

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

Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820 93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable

Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged
- Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture

The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to user's manual

The equipment has dropped and damaged
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage

1 The optical storage devices are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified is prohibited.
2 Do not touch the lens inside the drive

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits

VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life

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 html

India RoHS

This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011" and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0–1 weight % and 0–01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule

Turkey EEE regulation

Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey

Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances

The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 № 1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Vietnam RoHS

As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products

1

Overview

Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI Nightblade is loaded with the perfect ammunition for PC gamers that do not want to compromise on gaming performance. Housing a highly appraised MSI GAMING motherboard and equipped with unrelenting tools of efficiency, power, cooling and low-noise, the MSI Nightblade embodies what every gamer craves for: victory

Packing Contents

Nightblade MI

Line drawing of an AC Power Cord with two connectors (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Driver/ Utility Disc

User Manual & Quick Guide

Keyboard (Optional)

Mouse (Optional)

M3 Screws (Optional)

6#32 Screws (Optional)

VGA Sponge (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

System Overview

Front View

1 2 3 4

1 Optical Disk Drive

A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment (Blu-ray is optional)

2 Eject Button

Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive

Eject Hole

Insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the eject hole to open the optical disk drive manually if the eject button does not work

Ventilator

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator

Rear View

Diagram of computer hardware rear panel with labeled ports and connectors, showing internal components and connection points.

1 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Combo Port

The PS/2 ^® keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 ^® keyboard/ mouse

USB 2.0 Port

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

Clear CMOS Button

There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store system booting configuration data. If you wish to clear the system configuration, press the button to clear the data

GO2BIOS Button

If you enable the "MSI Fast Boot" feature in BIOS, the keyboard will be unavailable and entering BIOS Setup by pressing DEL will not function. Therefore, you can press this button to enter BIOS Setup after reboot

5 HDMI-Out Port (Optional) HDMI™

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

6 DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs

RJ-45 LAN Jack

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect a network cable to it

Yellow Green/Orange—

100

LED Color LED State Condition
Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established
		On (steady state) LAN link is established
		On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN
Right Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected
		On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected
		Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected

USB 3.0 Port (Optional)

The USB 3 0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2 0 devices It supports up to 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate

Line-In

Blue, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices

Line-Out

Green, is used for speakers or headphones

Mic

Pink, is used for microphones

RS-Out

Black, Rear-Surround Out in 4/5 1/7 1 channel mode

CS-Out

Orange, Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5 1/7 1 channel mode

SS-Out (Optional)

Gray, Side surround sound line out in 7 1 channel mode

S/PDIF-Out (Optional)

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

Power Jack

Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system

Power Supply Switch

Switch this switch to - can turn on the power supply Switch it to to cut off the power circulation,

Right Side

Diagram of a door panel with numbered parts and a perforated surface detail

Diagram of a door panel with numbered parts and a perforated cover, likely for assembly or labeling.

1 System Power Button

Press the system power button to turn the system on or off.

2 Hard Disk Drive LED

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.

USB 3.0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) (Optional)

With MSI Super Charger Technology, not only does it function as normal USB 3 0 port, but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off. Users will no longer need to power on the system just to charge USB devices

4 USB 3.0 Port (Optional)

5 Line-Out Jack

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers

Microphone Jack

This connector is provided for microphones

7 USB 3.0 Port (Type C) (Optional)

USB Type C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation

USB 2.0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) (Optional)

With MSI Super Charger Technology, not only does it function as normal USB 2 0 port, but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off. Users will no longer need to power on the system just to charge USB devices

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

Line drawing of a computer tower case with ventilation grilles and control panel (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand holding a small electronic component, with no visible text or symbols

Icon depicting two stylized buildings, one tilted and one stacked, with no text or symbols present.

Illustration of a computer monitor with dual monitors and a keyboard (no text or symbols)

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. It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service

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

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 Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating
5 Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists
6 Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur
7 The PC is an electrical device Please treat it with great care to avoid personal injury

Hardware Setup

Important

• The illustrations are for reference only Your system may vary in appearance
- Please make sure the system has been grounded to earth through the AC power cord and the electrical outlet before powering on the system

1 Connect the cables of keyboard, mouse, LAN, monitor, etc

Technical line drawing of a computer tower rear panel with connectors and cable, showing internal components and wiring (no text or symbols)

2 Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet

Technical line drawing of a computer tower internal structure showing drive, socket, and ventilation components (no text or labels)

Diagram showing two connected cables with labeled components: one with a plug and cable, the other with a plug and cable, connected to an electrical outlet.

3 Press the power button to power on the system

Line drawing of a computer tower case with a hand inserting a slot into the top panel (no text or symbols)

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

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]

Control Panel Adjust your computer's settings System and Security Review your computer's status Back up your computer Find and fix problems

Then click on the [Power Options] link

Select a power plan that suits your personal needs. You may also fine-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings]

■ The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power

Power Management in Windows 8 x

■ [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]

Adjust your computer's settings

System and Security

Review your computer's status

Save backup copies of your files with File History

Find and fix problems

Then click on the [Power Options] link

Select a power plan that suits your personal needs. You may also fine-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings]

■ The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power

Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified monitors

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 To take advantage of these potential energy savings, the power ENERGY STAR management feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power:

■ Turn off the display after 15 minutes
■ Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes

ENERGY STAR

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
■ Install power saving software to manage your PC's energy consumption
■ Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if your PC would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption

Network Connection (Windows 7)

Wired LAN

1 Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]
2 Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]

Control Panel Adjust your computer's settings View by: Category System and Security Review your computer's status Back up your computer First and fix problems Network and Internet Connect to the Internet View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options Hardware and Sound View devices and printers Add a device Programs Uninstall a program User Accounts and Family Safety Add or remove user accounts Set up parental controls for any user Appearance and Personalization Change the themes Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock, Language, and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize Visual display

3 Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password

How do you want to connect? Wireless Connect using a wireless router or a wireless network. Broadband (PPPoE) Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Show connection options that this computer is not set up to use Help me choose Cancel

4 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection

> Wireless LAN

1 Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]
2 Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]

Adjust your computer's settings System and Security Review your computer's status Back up your computer Find and fit problems Network and Internet Connect to the Internet View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options Hardware and Sound View devices and printers Add a device Programs Uninstall a program User Accounts and Family Safety Add or remove user accounts Set up parental controls for any user Appearance and Personalization Change the themes Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock, Language, and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display

3 Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network

How do you want to connect? Wireless Connect using a wireless router or a wireless network. Broadband (PPPoE) Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Show connection options that this computer is not set up to use help me choose Cancel

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]

Control Panel Home Manage wireless networks Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing settings View your basic network information and set up connections MSI-MSI (This computer) Internet Set full map View your active networks You are currently not connected to any networks. Connect to a network Change your networking settings Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless, broadband, dial-up, ad-hoc, or VPN connection; or set up a router or access port. Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless, wired, dial-up, or VPN network connection. Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers, or change sharing settings. Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems, or get troubleshooting information.

6 Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue

Set Up a Connection of Network Choose a connection option Connect to the Internet Set up a wireless, broadband, or dial-up connection to the Internet. Set up a new network Configure a new router or access point. Manually connect to a wireless network Connect to a hidden network or create a new wireless service. Connect to a workplace Set up a dial-up or VPN connection to your workplace. Set up a dial-up connection Connect to the Internet using a dial-up connection. Next Cancel

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

Network Connection (Windows 8 x)

Wired LAN

1 Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]
2 Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]

Control Panel Adjust your computer's settings View by: Category System and Security Review your computer's status Save backup copies of your files with File History Find and fix problems Network and Internet View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options Hardware and Sound View devices and printers Add a device Programs Uninstall a program User Accounts and Family Safety Change account type Set up Family Safety for any user Appearance and Personalization Change the theme Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock, Language, and Region Add a language Change input methods Change date, time, or number formats Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display

3 To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]
4 Select [Set up a new connection or network]

Network and Sharing Center Control Panel Home View your basic network information and set up connections Change adapter settings View your active networks You are currently not connected to any networks. Change advanced sharing settings Change your networking settings Set up a new connection or network Set up a broadband, dial-up, or VPN connection; or set up a router or access point. Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems, or get troubleshooting information.

5 Choose [Connect to the Internet]
6 Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password

Connect to the Internet How do you want to connect? Broadband (PPPoE) Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Show connection options that this computer is not set up to use Cancel

7 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection

Connect to the Internet Type the information from your Internet service provider (ISP) Username: [Name your ISP gave you] Password: [Password your ISP gave you] Show characters Remember this password Connection name: Broadband Connection Allow other people to use this connection This option allows anyone with access to this computer to use this connection. Connect Cancel

> 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]

Network and Internet Control Panel Home System and Security • Network and Internet Hardware and Sound Programs User Accounts and Family Safety Appearance and Personalization Clock, Language, and Region Ease of Access Network and Sharing Center View network status and tasks Connect to a network View network computers and devices HomeGroup Choose homegroup and sharing options Internet Options Connect to the Internet Change your Homepage Manage browser add-ons Delete browsing history and cookies

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

Manually connect to a wireless network Enter information for the wireless network you want to add Network name: Security type: [Choose an option] Encryption type: Security Key: Hide characters Start this connection automatically Connect even if the network is not broadcasting Warning: If you select this option, your computer's privacy might be at risk. Next Cancel

7 A new WLAN connection has been made Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings

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

Before using the Recovery Tool, please back up the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices

If the following solution fails to recover your system, please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance

➢ Recovering the System with the F3 Hotkey

If the system encounters non-recoverable problems, it is always recommended that you try the F3 hotkey to recover your system with the recovery partition of the hard disk drive first.

Follow the instructions below to continue:

1 Restart the system
2 Press the F3 hotkey on the keyboard when the following image appears

msi® Press DEL key for DOS Setup Preis F11 key for Boot Menu Preis F2 - key to run recovery

3 Enter the Recovery Tool This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default

msi RECOVERY TOOL ↑ ↓ ← → to select, ENTER to confirm, ESC to exit. Backup System Restore System Recover to factory default

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

msi RECOVERY TOOL ↑ ↓ ← → to select, ENTER to confirm, ESC to exit. Backup System Restore System Recover to factory default

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

msi RECOVERY TOOL Backup System Estimated size of the image file : 2.56G Disk space : 1.68G BACKUP CANCEL

Subsequent Backups

Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Backup System Estimated size of the image file : 2.56G Disk space : 1.68G Previous backup time : 2011-10-10 09:32:02 The backup will replace the previous backup file. BACKUP CANCEL

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.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Backup System System backup in progress. Please do not switch off the power. CANCEL

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.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Backup System System backup cancellation in progress...

1. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to finish.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Backup System Recovery Tool Backup finish OK Cancel System Press. Please do not switch on the power.

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

Follow the instructions below to continue:

1 Select [Restore System] to enter Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit

msi RECOVERY TOOL ↑ ↓ ← → to select, ENTER to confirm, ESC to exit. Backup System Restore System Recover to factory default

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

- With backup files: restoring the system to the previous backup

msi RECOVERY TOOL Restore System Are you sure you want to recover the system to 2011-10-10 09:32:02 OK CANCEL

☐ Without backup files: restoring the system to the default setup

msi RECOVERY TOOL Restore System No image files in the backup Select "Next" so that the system can recover to the default setup. NEXT CANCEL

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.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Restore System System recovery in progress. Please do not switch off the power.

1. 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

msi RECOVERY TOOL Restore System Recovery Tool Restore finish OK System Please do not enter on the power. CANCEL

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

msi RECOVERY TOOL ↑ ↓ ← → to select, ENTER to confirm, ESC to exit. Backup System Restore System Recover to factory default

2 The system will be recovered to factory settings All data will be gone Make sure all important data have been backed up Select [NEXT] to continue Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop

msi RECOVERY TOOL Recover to factory default The system will recover to the default status after recovery. All the data will be gone. Please backup important files. NEXT CANCEL

3 Please select [OK] so that the system can recover its default setup

msi RECOVERY TOOL Recover to factory default Please select "OK" so that the system can recover its default setup. OK CANCEL

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.

msi RECOVERY TOOL Recover to factory default System restoring in process. Please do not switch off the power.

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

msi RECOVERY TOOL Recover to factory default Recovery Tool Recovery finish OK Cancel System: nless. Please do not switch on the power.

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
  ■ When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages

Before using the System Recovery Function, please back up the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices

If the following solution fails to recover your system, please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance

▶ 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] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]

1. Click [Recovery] > [Refresh your PC without affecting your files], and select [Get started]

Update and recovery Windows Update File History Recovery Refresh your PC without affecting your files If your PC isn't running well, you can refresh it without losing your photos, music, video, and other personal files. Get started Remove everything and reinstall Windows If you want to recycle your PC or start over completely, you can reset it to its factory settings. Get started Advanced startup Start up from a device or disc (such as a USB drive or DVD), change your PCs firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from a system image. This will restart your PC. Restart now

3 It will show the changes which will be made during the process, click [Next] to continue

Refresh your PC Here's what will happen: • Your files and personalization settings won't change. • Your PC settings will be changed back to their defaults. • Apps from Windows Store will be kept. • Apps you installed from discs or websites will be removed. • A list of removed apps will be saved on your desktop. Next Cancel

4 A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [Refresh] to start This might take a while

Ready to refresh your PC This will take a few minutes, and your PC will restart Refresh Cancel

5 After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows utilities and widgets.

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Reset PC

The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings

1 Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]

2 Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]

Update and recovery Windows Update File History Recovery Refresh your PC without affecting your files If your PC isn't running well, you can refresh it without losing your photos, music, videos, and other personal files. Get started Remove everything and reinstall Windows If you want to recycle your PC or start over completely, you can reset it to its factory settings. Get started Advanced startup Start up from a device or disc (such as a USB drive or DVD), change your PC's firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from a system image. This will restart your PC. Restart now

3 It will show the changes to be made during the process, click [Next] to continue

Reset your PC Here's what will happen: • All your personal files and apps will be removed. • Your PC settings will be changed back to their defaults. Next Cancel

4 You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions

Your PC has more than one drive Do you want to remove all files from all drives? Only the drive where Windows is installed All drives Show me the list of drives that will be affected Cancel

1. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs.

Do you want to fully clean your drive? When you remove your files, you can also clean the drive so that the files can't be recovered easily. This is more secure, but it takes much longer. Just remove my files This will take a few moments. Fully clean the drive This will take much more time. Cancel

6 It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC

Ready to reset your PC This will remove your personal files and apps from your PC and restore all settings to their defaults. If you use File History, make sure the latest versions of your files were copied to your File History drive before you proceed. This will take a few minutes and your PC will restart. Reset Cancel