Nightblade MI2-026ES - Desktop computer MSI - Free user manual and instructions

Type de produit	Desktop computer
Marque	MSI
Modèle	Nightblade MI2-026ES
Form factor	Compact gaming desktop
Processeur	Intel Core i5 or i7 (6th gen)
Carte graphique	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (2GB)
Mémoire	Up to 16GB DDR4 RAM
Stockage	SSD + HDD configuration
Alimentation	Internal power supply
Dimensions	Compact, space-saving design
Poids	Approximately 4-5 kg
Connectivité	USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet
Audio	7.1 HD audio support
Fonctions principales	Gaming performance, quiet cooling, tool-less access
Entretien	Clean with dry cloth, ensure airflow
Sécurité	Over-voltage protection, Kensington lock slot
Pièces détachées	Upgradable RAM and storage
Réparabilité	Easy access to internal components
Système d'exploitation	Windows 10 Home
Garantie	2 years warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Nightblade MI2-026ES MSI

What are the key specifications of the MSI Nightblade MI2-026ES?

The MSI Nightblade MI2-026ES is a compact gaming desktop featuring an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics, up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a combination of SSD and HDD storage for fast boot times and ample space.

How do I set up the Nightblade MI2 for the first time?

To set up, connect the power cable, monitor, and keyboard/mouse. Press the power button. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Windows 10. Ensure drivers are updated from the MSI support page.

Can I upgrade the RAM on the MSI Nightblade MI2-026ES?

Yes, the system supports up to 16GB DDR4 RAM. Open the side panel, locate the DIMM slots, insert compatible RAM modules, and secure them properly.

How should I clean the interior of my desktop?

Power off and unplug. Use compressed air to remove dust from fans and heatsinks. Wipe surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid water or cleaning agents.

What do the front panel LEDs indicate?

The power LED shows system status (solid when on, blinking when sleeping). The hard drive activity LED blinks during data access. Check the manual for specific light patterns.

How can I connect multiple monitors to the Nightblade?

The graphics card provides HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Connect each monitor to an output, then configure display settings in Windows (Extend or Duplicate).

How do I enter the BIOS on this desktop?

Restart the system and press the Delete key (or F2) repeatedly during boot to enter the BIOS. Use it to change boot order or system settings.

What should I do if my system turns on but shows no display?

Check monitor connections, ensure the GPU is seated properly, and confirm that the power supply is sufficient. Reset the CMOS if needed and test with another display.

How do I replace or upgrade the hard drive?

Power down, remove the side panel, and locate the drive bay. Disconnect cables, unscrew the drive, and replace it. Reinstall Windows or clone your existing drive.

Is the Nightblade MI2 VR-ready?

With the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, it meets the minimum requirements for but performs best with lighter VR experiences. For full VR, consider upgrading to a more powerful GPU.

USER MANUAL Nightblade MI2-026ES 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

* 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 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

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

4 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

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

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

2 Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet

3 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

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]

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]

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

> 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

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]

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

> 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 Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed

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

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

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

Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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
  ■ 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]

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

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.

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]

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

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

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