MSI Cubi Series, Cubi NUC 1M, Cubi NUC 1MG Manual

Getting Started

This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity.

Package Contents

• Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing.
• Package contents may vary by country.
• The included power cord is exclusively for this personal computer and should not be used with other products.

Safety & Comfort Tips

• Choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long period of time.
• Your work area should have enough illumination.
• Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating.
• When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture. Adjust the chair's back (if available) to support your back comfortably.
• Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating.
• Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists.
• Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur (such as on the bed).
• The PC is an electrical device. Please treat it with great care to avoid personal injury.

System Dimension

System Overview

1	Combo Audio Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers or microphones.
2	USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10 Gbps)
3	MicroSD Card Reader For MicroSD cards.
4	Hard Disk Drive LED This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the HDD and remains off when no disk activity is detected.
5	Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
6	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 rubberized metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the PC in place.
7	Power Button Switch Cable Connector (optional) With a power button switch cable, you can power on/ off the device easier. Remove the cover from the connector and connect the power button switch cable to this connector.
8	Thunderbolt™ 4 Port (USB Type-C®) Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt™ devices. Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4™ devices. Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices. Supports up to 5V/3A,15W power charging. Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt™ 4 devices or five Thunderbolt™ 3 devices. Graphics cards are the only source from which Thunderbolt™ 4 port receives video signals. Supports up to 8K display.
9	Thunderbolt™ 4 Port (USB Type-C®) Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt™ devices. Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4™ devices. Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices. Supports up to 5V/3A,15W power charging. Supports USB-PD Sink up to 100W DC (20V/5A). Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt™ 4 devices or five Thunderbolt™ 3 devices. Graphics cards are the only source from which Thunderbolt™ 4 port receives video signals. Supports up to 8K display.
10	HDMI™ Connector Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. Supports power on/off via HDMI™ CEC. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
11	2.5 Gbps LAN Jack The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. LED Status Description Link/Activity LED Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Off 10 Mbps Green 100/1000 Mbps Orange 2.5 Gbps Cubi NUC 13MQ/13MQG supports Intel® vPro® technology.
12	2.5 Gbps LAN Jack The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. LED Status Description Link/Activity LED Off No link Yellow Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Off 10 Mbps Green 100/1000 Mbps Orange 2.5 Gbps
13	Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.

Hardware Setup

Connect your peripheral devices to suitable ports.

• For detailed instructions on how to connect, please refer to the manuals of your peripheral devices.
• Reference image only. Appearance will vary.

Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain (Optional)
Daisy-chain is a method of connecting multiple devices to a PC with only one output terminal. Daisy-chain allows you to connect multiple Thunderbolt devices to a single Thunderbolt port on the front IO panel.

You can also daisy-chain monitors on the front IO panel. Please note that monitors should be the last devices on the chain.

If you want to connect USB devices, please place them at the end of the chain.

Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet.

• External Power Supply: 120W, 19.5V
  • Input: 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz
  • Output: 19.5V 6.15A

When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord.
Never pull the cord directly.

Press the power button to power on the system.

Connect the power button switch cable. (Optional)

Placing the System

Users can place the system horizontally or wall mount it.

Mainboard Components

Front I/O Connectors

Rear I/O Connectors

1. Power Button
2. MicroSD Card Reader
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
4. Combo Audio Jack
5. Power Jack
6. HDMI™ Connector
7. Thunderbolt™ 4 Port (USB-C®)
8. 2.5 Gbps LAN Jack

Internal Headers & Connectors

JCL_CMOS1: Clear CMOS jumper

PWR_SW1: Power switch header

JDP1: Debug header

JBD1: BIOS debug header

USB2_1: USB2.0 header

USB2_2: USB2.0 header

SATA1: SATA connector

CPU_FAN1: CPU FAN connector

JTPM1: TPM module connector

Block Diagram

Windows 11 System Operations

All information and Windows screenshots are 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.

1. Right-click [Start] and select [Power Options] from the list.
2. Adjust [Screen and sleep] settings and select a power mode from the list.
3. To choose or customize a power plan, type control panel in the search box and select [Control Panel].
4. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Select [Large icons] under [View by] drop-down menu.
5. Select [Power Options] to continue.
6. Select a power plan and fine-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings].
7. To create your own power plan, select (Create a power plan).
8. Select an existing plan and give it a new name.
9. Adjust settings for your new power plan.
10. The [Shut down or sign out] menu also presents power saving options for rapid and easy management of your system power.

Energy Savings

The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or "Sleep" mode after a period of user inactivity. To take advantage of these potential energy savings, the power management feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power:

• Turn off the display after 10 minutes
• Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes

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,
• 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.
• Install power saving software to manage your PC's energy consumption.
• Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if your PC would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
  
  
  

Network Connections

Wi-Fi

1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select and turn on [Wi-Fi].
3. Select [Show available networks]. A list of available wireless networks pops up. Choose a connection from the list.
4. To establish a new connection, select [Manage known networks].
5. Select [Add network].
6. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Save] to establish a new connection.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Ethernet

1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select [Ethernet].
3. The [IP assignment] and [DNS server assignment] are automatically set as [Automatic (DHCP)].
4. For a Static IP connection, click [Edit] of [IP assignment].
5. Select [Manual].
6. Switch on the [IPv4] or [IPv6].
7. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider and click [Save] to establish a Static IP connection.
   
   
   

Dial-up

1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select [Dial-up].
3. Select [Set up a new connection].
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.
   
   

System Recovery

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.
• When the operating system is affected by virus and is not able to work normally.
• When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages.

Before using the System Recovery Function, please back up the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices.

If the following solution fails to recover your system, please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance.

Reset this PC

1. Right-click [Start] and select [Settings] from the list.
2. Select [Recovery] under [System].
3. Click [Reset PC] to start the system recovery.
4. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my files] and [Remove everything] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your system recovery.
   
   

F3 Hotkey Recovery (Optional)

Precautions for Using the System Recovery Function

1. If your hard drive and system encountered non-recoverable problems, please use the F3 Hotkey recovery from the Hard Drive first to perform the System Recover Function.
2. Before using the System Recovery Function, please back up the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices.

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, select [Troubleshoot].
4. On the [Troubleshoot] screen, select [Restore MSI factory settings] to reset the system to the default settings.
5. On the [RECOVERY SYSTEM] screen, select [System Partition Recovery].
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue and complete the Recovery Function.

Safety Instructions

1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
3. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Power

• 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 device to the power outlet.
• If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
• Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
• Always unplug the power cord before installing any add-on card or module to the device.
• Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
• Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord.
• If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.

Battery

Please take special precautions if this device comes with a battery.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
• Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children.

Technical Support

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/support/

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