Preface 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�...
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/service/download/ ◙ Contact our technical staff via http://support�msi�com/ Green Product Features ◙...
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�...
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.
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Preface 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�...
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�...
Nightblade Z97 Overview 1� USB 3�0 port 2� Microphone jack 3� Line-Out jack 4� OC button 5� LED indicator 6� System power button 7� USB 2�0 port 8� Audio port 9� eSATA port 10� USB 2�0 port 11� HDMI port 12�...
Overview Nightblade B85 Overview 1� USB 3�0 port 2� Microphone jack 3� Line-Out jack 4� LED light button 5� LED indicator 6� System power button 7� USB 2�0 port 8� Clear CMOS button 9� Display port 10� DVI-I port 11� USB 3�0 port 12�...
Push the LED light button to turn on or off the LED on the bottom of the chassis. LED OFF LED ON BIOS and Driver Updates Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information� http://www�msi�com/service/download/ Keyword : Nightblade...
Cleaning the Dust Container Important Regularly cleaning the dust container could keep the system well-ventilated� Clean the dust container with clean water and dry it before replacing it to the system�...
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�...
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System Operations ■ the mouse, ■ the keyboard� Energy Saving Tips: ■ Turn off the monitor by pressing the monitor power button after a period of user inactivity� ■ Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize your PC’s power management� ■...
Network Connection (Windows 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]�...
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System Operations 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]�...
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�...
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.
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System Operations 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.
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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]�...
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System Operations 4� You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions� 5. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs. 2-11 6� It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC�...