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Gaming Desktop

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  • Page 1 Codex Z Gaming Desktop...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Safety Instructions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v 1. Overview ............1-1 Packing Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2 System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3 2. Getting Started ........... 2-1 Safety &...
  • Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks Notice

    Preface 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�...
  • Page 4: Upgrade And Warranty

    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://us�msi�com/support/ or contact MSI technical support at 1-888-447-6564,...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Preface Safety Instructions ◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly� ◙ All cautions and warnings on the computer or user’s manual should be noted� ◙ 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 computer to the power outlet�...
  • Page 6 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock� Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the computer� If any of the following situations arises, get the computer checked by service personnel: ◙...
  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Codex Z Gaming Desktop� This system is your best PC choice� The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience�...
  • Page 8: Packing Contents

    Packing Contents User Guide Gaming Desktop Power Cord Keyboard Mouse * 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�...
  • Page 9: System Overview

    Overview System Overview Top View MSI LED Button Unlock all your RGB lighting effects. USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3�2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc�...
  • Page 10 Rear View PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard is provided for keyboard� DVI-D Port (optional) The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor� It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its display device�...
  • Page 11 Overview HDMI-out The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 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� USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port USB 3�2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc�...
  • Page 12 Line In This connector is provided for external audio output devices� WiFi antenna connector External antenna connectors� Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system� Notice Notice High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3�2 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2�0 ports�...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 14: Safety & Comfort Tips

    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�...
  • Page 15: Hardware Setup

    Placing the System If you have any further questions regarding your new computer, please do not hesitate to contact us either through the online customer service site https://us�msi�com/support or by contacting our customer support at 1-626-271-1004, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m.
  • Page 16: System Operations

    System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations� Important Important All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
  • Page 17: Power Management

    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�...
  • Page 18 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, ■...
  • Page 19: Network Connection (Windows 10)

    Network Connection (Windows 10) Wired Network 1� Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list� 2� Select [Ethernet] and then [Network and Sharing Center]� 3� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�...
  • Page 20 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�...
  • Page 21 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�...
  • Page 22: System Recovery (Windows 10)

    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� ■...
  • Page 23 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]�...
  • Page 24 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�...
  • Page 25 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�...

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