Contents Copyright Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Trademarks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Green Product Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Environmental Policy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Battery Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi CE Conformity �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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�...
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 https://www�msi�com/...
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�...
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�...
Overview Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI Aegis is loaded with the perfect ammunition for PC gamers who 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 Aegis embodies what...
Packing Contents HDMI Cable System AC Power Cord (for VR Link Port) User Manual Warranty Card Warranty Book (Optional) Keyboard Mouse M3 Screws (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) 6#32 Screws (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�...
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-A) (with MSI Super Charger Technology) With MSI Super Charger Technology, not only does it function as normal USB 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�...
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Microphone Jack For microphones� Line-Out Jack For speakers or headphones� VR Port (HDMI-Out) (Optional) The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/ video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams� This port will be available for connecting a HDMI device, once the VR Link Port on the rear panel is connected to the HDMI-out port on the graphics card with a HDMI cable�...
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Overview Rear View Line-In Jack For external CD players, tapeplayers or other audio devices� SS-Out Jack Side surround sound out in 7�1 channel mode� Line-Out Jack For speakers or headphones� Microphone Jack For microphones� CS-Out Jack Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode� RS-Out Jack Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�...
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S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. RJ-45 LAN Jack The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN)�...
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Overview 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 0 to cut off the power circulation�...
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Side View Headset Holder Pull out the hanger, then a headset can be hung on the holder�...
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�...
Getting Started 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� Connecting Peripherials Connect the cables of keyboard, mouse, LAN, monitor, etc�...
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Connecting the AC Power and Power On 1� Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet� 2� Press the power button to power on the system�...
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Getting Started Enabling the VR Port (Optional) Follow the steps to enable the VR Port on the front panel: 1� Make sure the system has a VR-ready graphics card installed� 2� Find the HDMI cable in the package� A regular HDMI to HDMI cable will also do� 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�...
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System Operations 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, ■...
Network Connection (Windows 10) Wired Network 1� Right-click [Start] and select [Control Panel] from the list� 2� Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�...
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System Operations 4� Choose [Connect to the Internet] and click [Next]� 5� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password� 6� Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection�...
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Wireless Network 1� Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Network and Internet]� 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]� 4�...
System Operations System Recovery (Windows 10) 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� ■...
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Reset this PC 1� Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Update and security]� 2� Select [Recovery] and click [Get started] under [Reset this PC] to start the system recovery� 3. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my files] and [Remove everything]�...
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System Operations Keep my files 1. Select [Keep my files]. 2� The [Your apps will be removed] screen shows a list of apps that will need to be reinstalled from the web or installation discs� Click [Next] to continue� 3� The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process� Click [Reset] to start the system reset�...
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Remove everything 1� Select [Remove everything]� 2� If you have multiple hard drives, a screen will pop up, asking you to choose between [Only the drive where Windows is installed] and [All drives]� 3. Then select between [Just remove my files] and [Remove files and clean the drive]. 3-10 4�...
Recovering the system with the F3 Hotkey Follow the instructions below to continue: 1� Restart the PC� 2� Press the F3 hotkey on the keyboard promptly when the MSI greeting appears on the display� 3� On the “Choose an Option” screen, tap “Troubleshoot”�...
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