Contents How to Use this Service Manual .................. 3 Necessary Tools ......................3 Safety Precautions ....................... 3 Other Notice ........................4 Upgrade and Warranty ....................4 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ................4 Removing the Cover ..................... 5 Installing the CPU ......................6 Installing the Thermal Module ..................
∙ Place system components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system. ∙ If there are any difficulties installing hardware devices, please contact MSI for further information.
2 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via https://www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts. Other Notice...
Removing the Cover ⚠ Important Before you remove or install any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the AC power. 1. Place the system on a flat and steady surface. Unlock the 2 screws on the rear side, and keep the screws for later use.
Installing the CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket. Press the load lever down to unclip it. 2. Open the load lever fully and carefully. 3. Next, open the load plate fully and carefully. ⚠ Important Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU.
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4. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. ⚠ Important Hold the CPU carefully or it may cause serious damages.
Installing the Thermal Module 1. Place the thermal module back and lock the 4 screws. 2. Connect the power cable. ∙ Follow the above procedures in reverse order to replace the thermal module if needed. Installing the Thermal Module...
Installing the Memory Module (DDR) 1. Locate the DDR slot. Align the notch on the DDR with the key on the slot and insert the DDR into the slot. 2. Push the DDR gently downwards until the slot clips click and lock the DDR in place.
Installing the Solid-State Drive (SSD) 1. Locate the SSD slot. Unlock the screw if needed, and keep it for later use. Align the notch on the SSD with the key on the slot and insert the SSD into the slot. 2.
Installing the Wi-Fi Card 1. Locate the Wi-Fi card slot. Unlock the screw if needed, and keep it for later use. Align the notch on the Wi-Fi card with the key on the slot and insert the Wi-Fi card into the slot. 2.
Installing the Graphics Card (VGA) 1. Open the PCI slot cover bracket. 2. Locate the VGA card slot. Keep the gold fingers and the slot aligned, and push the VGA card till it can not go futher. 3. Connect the power cable. Installing the Graphics Card (VGA)
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4. Close the PCI slot cover bracket. 5. Lock 2 screws on the chassis to secure the VGA card. Follow the above procedures in ∙ reverse order to replace the VGA card if needed. Installing the Graphics Card (VGA)
Installing 2.5” & 3.5” Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 1. Pull to open the front bezel carefully. Remove it, and set it aside for later use. 2. Unlock the screws on the rear side, and keep the screws for later use. ∙...
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4. Take the HDD tray out carefully. 5. Place the 2.5” HDD on the HDD tray and lock the 4 screws. 6. Place the 3.5” HDD on the HDD tray and lock the 4 screws. 7. Place the HDD tray back carefully. Installing 2.5”...
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8. Lock all the screws back. 9. Connect the power cable and signal cable. Installing 2.5” & 3.5” Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Installing Optical Disc Drive (ODD) (Optional) 1. Fit the bracket to the ODD and lock it with screw. 2. Place the ODD into the drive bay carefully. 3. Lock the screw to secure the ODD. 4. Connect the power and signal cable. Installing Optical Disc Drive (ODD) (Optional)
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5. Install the front bezel carefully. 6. Insert an unfolded paper clip into the eject hole to open the ODD. 7. Align the hooks on the front bezel with the holes on the ODD and install it carefully. 8. Push to close the ODD. Installing Optical Disc Drive (ODD) (Optional)
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