Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������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 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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 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�...
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 Congratulations on purchasing the Trident Personal Computer� This system is your best PC choice� The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience�...
Packing Contents Trident AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Keyboard Mouse User Manual & (Optional) (Optional) Quick Guide (Optional) HDMI Cable Gamepad (for VR Link Port) (Optional) Stand * 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�...
Overview System Overview Front View Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives� Headphone Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers� Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones� USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (Type C) USB Type C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation�...
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Rear View 11 12 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� Kensington Lock Port This PC provides a Kensington lock port, which allows users to secure the PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable�...
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Overview Power Jack The AC/DC adapter converts AC power to DC power for this jack� Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC� To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter� HDMI-Out Port USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices�...
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Upper Side View Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
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 Placing the System The system can be placed horizontally or vertically to fit your need and environment. If you want to place the system vertically, please follow the steps below to install the stand: 1� Place the stand on a stable surface, such as a computer desk or a TV cabinet� 2�...
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Enabling the Front HDMI Port The HDMI port on the system front panel can be used to connect a VR device or a monitor� Follow the steps below to enable the front HDMI port: 1� Find the HDMI cable in the package� A regular HDMI to HDMI cable will also do� 2�...
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Getting Started Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and AC power cord. 2� Connect the adapter and the power cord� 3� Connect the Power Jack� 4� Plug the power cord to the electrical outlet� Disconnecting the AC Power 5.
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Powering on the System Press the power button to power on 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 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”�...