Page 2 - ii; Contents; Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������� 1-1
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Page 3 - iii; Copyright Notice; Revision History
Preface iii 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 th...
Page 4 - iv; Upgrade and Warranty
iv Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request� To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual. For any further information about the product users purchased, ...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions
vi 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...
Page 7 - vii
Preface vii 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...
Page 8 - viii; CE Conformity
viii 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 com...
Page 9 - ix; RoHS Statement
Preface ix RoHS Statement Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. http://www�msi�com/html...
Page 11 - Overview
1 Overview Congratulations for purchasing the Cubi series Personal Computer System� This system is your best PC choice� With the fantastic appearance, it can easily be set anywhere� The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience�
Page 12 - Packing Contents
1-2 Packing Contents Cubi series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual & Quick Guide VESA Mount Kit (optional) Second Bottom Cover Kit (optional) * Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing� * The illustrations are for reference only and your ...
Page 13 - System Overview; Front View
Overview 1-3 System Overview h Front View 5 6 4 3 2 1 1 Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and off. 2 USB 3�0 Port (with MSI SuperCharger Technology) (Optional)With MSI SuperCharger Technology, not only does it function as normal USB 3�0 port, but it also enables users to char...
Page 15 - Rear View
Overview 1-5 h Rear View 5 6 4 3 2 1 1 VentilatorThe ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� 2 Power JackThe AC/DC adapter converts AC power to DC power for this jack� Power supplied through this jack supplies...
Page 17 - Left View
Overview 1-7 h Left View 1 1 Kensington Lock PortThis 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� The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be loop...
Page 18 - Component Replacement & Upgrade
1-8 Component Replacement & Upgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased� For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not atte...
Page 19 - Getting Started
Page 20 - Safety & Comfort Tips
2-2 Safety & Comfort Tips The Personal Computer System is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere� However, 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 ...
Page 21 - Hardware Setup; Connecting the AC Power; Disconnecting the AC Power; Important
Getting Started 2-3 Hardware Setup h 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� h Disconnecting the AC Power 5. Unplug the AC power ...
Page 22 - Powering on the System
2-4 h Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system�
Page 23 - System Operations
3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations� Important All information is subject to change without prior notice�
Page 24 - Power Management; Power Management in Windows 7; Power Management in Windows 8�x
3-2 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� h Power ...
Page 25 - Power Management through ENERGY STAR; Waking the System Up; Energy Saving Tips:
System Operations 3-3 h Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity� When used with an external ENERGY STAR qualified monitor, this feature also supports ...
Page 26 - Wired LAN
3-4 Network Connection (Windows 7) h Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password� 4� Type the information from your Internet Servi...
Page 27 - Wireless LAN
System Operations 3-5 h Wireless LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network� 4� A list of available WLAN connections pops up� Choose a connection from the l...
Page 32 - Recovering the System with the F3 Hotkey
3-10 System Recovery (Windows 7) Important The Recovery Tool is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default� The purposes for using the Recovery Tool may include: ■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings� ■ When so...
Page 33 - System Backup
System Operations 3-11 3� Enter the Recovery Tool� This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default� h System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents� F...
Page 36 - System Restore
3-14 5. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to finish. h System Restore This tool helps to return the system to a previous state with the backup files that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand. If no backup files are available, the system will ...
Page 39 - System Recovery
System Operations 3-17 h System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings� All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to factory default� Follow the instructions below to continue: 1� Select [Recover to factory default] to enter� Alte...
Page 42 - System Recovery (Windows
3-20 System Recovery (Windows 8.x) Important The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default� The purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: ■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s def...
Page 43 - Recovery from the Operating System; Refresh PC
System Operations 3-21 h Recovery from the Operating System Refresh PC The Refresh PC utility checks whether the system files, Windows registry, and other important system components are working fine or not; on finding issues with Windows files, it will attempt to repair your PC. If your PC isn’t ...
Page 45 - Reset PC
System Operations 3-23 Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings� 1� Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]� 2� Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]� 3� I...