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MSI 5 3SC-060MYS User Manual
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MS-B930
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Contents
Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Chemical Substances Information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Battery Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi
CE Conformity ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� viii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ������������������������������������������������� viii
WEEE Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
RoHS Statement �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
Overview.........................................................................................1-1
Packing Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3
Component Replacement & Upgrade ������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-8
Getting Started ...............................................................................2-1
Safety & Comfort Tips ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-2
Hardware Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3
System Operations ........................................................................3-1
Power Management ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-2
Network Connection (Windows 10) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-4
System Recovery (Windows 10) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-7
System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) ����������������������������������������������������������� 3-11
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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� MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without
prior notice�
Revision
Revision Date
V1�1 2020/ 04
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Upgrade and Warranty
Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable
or replaceable by user’s request� For any further information about the product users
purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace
any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center,
since it may cause the warranty void� It is strongly recommended that you contact the
authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service�
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts
Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of
the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fullled by the
manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending
on the ocial 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�
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/
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation
(Regulation EC No� 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI
provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
https://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html
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Battery Information
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be
disposed of as unsorted household waste� Please use the public
collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance
with the local regulations�
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling or special disposal�
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling
when recycled or disposed of in California�
For further information please visit: https://dtsc�ca�gov/perchlorate/
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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�
◙If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth
pin from the plug� The computer must be connected to an earthed mains
socket-outlet�
◙Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card or
module to the computer�
◙Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket o if the
computer 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 computer comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC
adapter approved for use with this computer�
◙Power Rating:
f500W: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 7-3A (MAG Codex 5 B930/ MAG META
5 B930)�
f750W: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 10-5A (MAG META 5 B930)�
Please take special precautions if this computer 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 re 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
ammable 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�
◙To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the
computer, do not place the computer on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct
the computer air ventilators�
◙Use this computer only on a hard, at and steady surface.
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◙Keep this computer away from humidity and high temperature�
◙Do not leave the computer in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature above 60℃ or below 0℃, which may damage the computer.
◙The maximum operating temperature is around 35℃.
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:
◙The power cord or plug is damaged�
◙Liquid has penetrated into the computer�
◙The computer has been exposed to moisture�
◙The computer does not work well or you can not get it work according to
user’s manual�
◙The computer has dropped and damaged�
◙The computer has obvious sign of breakage�
Green Product Features
◙Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
◙Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
◙Easily dismantled and recycled
◙Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
◙Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
◙Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
◙The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life�
◙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�
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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� These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation� This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation� If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures
listed below:
￭Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�
￭Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver�
￭Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected�
￭Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�
Notice 1
The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment�
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits�
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules� Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1� this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2� this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation�
MSI Computer Corp.
901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA
(626)913-0828
www�msi�com
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WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes eect on August
13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be
discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end
of their useful life�
RoHS Statement
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, dened by specication JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products oered for sale after July 1, 2006.
http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp�html
http://tw�msi�com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp�html
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011”
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0�1 weight % and 0�01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule�
Turkey EEE regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey
Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by
the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 № 1057,
in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment�
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�
1
Overview
Congratulations for purchasing the MAG Codex/ MAG META 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�
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Packing Contents
System AC Power Cord
User Manual &
Quick Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card &
Warranty Book Mouse (Optional) Keyboard (Optional)
* 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�
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System Overview
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1Hard Disk Drive LED
This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD. It ashes when the
system is accessing data on the HDD and remains o when no disk activity
is detected�
2USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
USB 3�2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds
for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives,
or video cameras, and oers more advantages over high-speed data
transferring�
The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug
orientation and cable direction and supports 5V/3A portable charging power
when AC power is connected� However, the maximum portable charging
power limitation may up to 5V/1�5A while battery DC power is connected�
3USB 2.0 Port (Type-A)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such
as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices� It supports up to
480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate�
4Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�
5Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones�
6Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and o.
7Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the
equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�
8Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�
9Power Supply Switch
Switch this switch to
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can turn on the power supply� Switch it to
0
to cut o
the power circulation�
10 PS/2® Keyboard / Mouse Port
The PS/2® keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2® keyboard / Mouse�
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11 VGA Port
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices�
12 DVI-D Port
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� To connect an LCD monitor, sim-ply plug
your monitor cable into the DVI-D connector, and make sure that the other
end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor
manual for more information�)
13 HDMI-Out Port
The High-Denition 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-denition video, plus
multi-channel digital audio on a single cable�
14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
USB 3�2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data
transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video
cameras, etc�
15 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�
Green/ OrangeYellow
LED Color LED State Condition
Left Yellow O LAN link is not established�
On (steady state) LAN link is established�
On (blinking) The computer is communicating with
another computer on the LAN�
Right Green O 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
16 Line-In Jack
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�
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17 Line-Out Jack
Used as a connector for speakers or headphones�
18 Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones�
Important
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�
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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 attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are
not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void� It is
strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any
upgrade or replace service�
2
Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures�
While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use
a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity�
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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 t your posture when
operating�
3� When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture� Adjust the chair’s
back (if available) to support your back comfortably�
4� Place you feet at and naturally on the oor, so that your knees and elbows have
the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating�
5� Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists�
6� Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur (such as on the bed)�
7� The PC is an electrical device� Please treat it with great care to avoid personal
injury�
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Hardware Setup
hConnecting the AC Power
1. Unpack the package to nd the AC power cord. Plug one end of the AC power cord
to the Personal Computer System�
2� Plug the male end to the electrical outlet�
hDisconnecting the AC Power
3. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet rst.
4� Unplug the AC power cord from the Personal Computer System�
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Important
When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord� Never
pull the cord directly�
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hPowering on the System
Press the power button to power on the system�
3
System Operations
This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations�
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice�
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Power Management
Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to
save signicant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benets.
To be energy ecient, turn o your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period
of user inactivity�
hPower Management in Windows 10
■[Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management
features of your display, hard drive, and battery� Right-click [Start] , select
[Control Panel] from the list and then click [System and Security]�
Select [Power Options] and choose a power plan that suits your personal
needs. You may also ne-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings].
■The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut
Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power�
hPower Management through ENERGY STAR qualied
monitors
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 qualied monitor, this feature
also supports similar power management features of the monitor�
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 o the display after 10 minutes
■Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes
hWaking 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�
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Energy Saving Tips:
■ Turn o 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 o if your PC
would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption�
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Network Connection (Windows 10)
hWired 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]�
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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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hWireless 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� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�
5� Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to
continue�
6� Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to
proceed�
7� A new WLAN connection has been made�
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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�
■ When the operating system is aected 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�
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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 les] and
[Remove everything]�
Reset this PC
Keep my les
Remove everything
Only the drive where
Windows is installed
Just remove my les
Remove les and clean the drive
All drives Just remove my les
Remove les and clean the drive
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hKeep my les
1� Select [Keep my les].
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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hRemove everything
4� Select [Remove everything]�
5� 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]�
6� Then select between [Just remove my les] and [Remove les and clean the drive].
7� The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process� Click [Reset]
to start the system reset�
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System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery)
hPrecautions 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 rst to perform the System Recover
Function�
2� Before using the System Recovery Function, please backup the important data
saved on your system drive to other storage devices�
hRecovering 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”�
4� On the “Troubleshoot” screen, tap “Restore MSI factory” to reset the system to the
default settings�
5� On the “RECOVERY SYSTEM” screen, tap “System Partition Recovery”�
6� Follow the on-screen instructions to continue and complete the Recovery Function�
