MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 10TE-026AU User Manual

Aegis Series

Personal Computer

Aegis B931

Preface

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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 �� v

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

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

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�0 2020/07

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Upgrade and Warranty

Please note that certain components preinstalled in the computer may be upgradable or

replaceable by user’s request� To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to

the speci󰘰cations in the User’s Manual. For any further information about the computer

users purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace

any component of the computer 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 computer users purchased in certain countries or territories may be ful󰘰lled by

the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the computer has been discontinued,

depending on the o󰘲cial 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 computer 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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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 computers at:

https://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html

Battery Information

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed

of as unsorted household waste� Please use the public collection

computer to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the

local regulations�

廢電池請回收

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: 750W, 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 10-5A�

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.

◙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℃.

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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 computer 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 computer 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

computer 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 computer does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the computer 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 computer and receiver�

￭Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which

the receiver is connected�

￭Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�

Notice 1

The changes or modi󰘰cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the computer�

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 Computer, Directive 2012/19/EU, computers of “electrical and

electronic computer” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and

manufacturers of covered electronic computer will be obligated to take back

such computers at the end of their useful life�

RoHS Statement

Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration

A Japanese regulatory requirement, de󰘰ned by speci󰘰cation JIS C 0950, mandates

that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic

computers o󰘯ered for sale after July 1, 2006.

https://storage-asset�msi�com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp�html

India RoHS

This computer 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 computer 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

computer�

Vietnam RoHS

As from December 1, 2012, all computers 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 computers�

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Overview

Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI Aegis is loaded with the perfect ammunition

for PC gamers who do not want to compromise on gaming performance�

Housing a highly appraised MSI GAMING motherboard and equipped with

unrelenting tools of e󰘲ciency, power, cooling and low-noise, the MSI Aegis

embodies what every gamer craves for: victory�

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Packing Contents

Aegis AC Power Cord

Warranty Card/ BookQuick Guide

Keyboard

(Optional)

Mouse

(Optional)

2�5” Screw

(Optional)

3�5" HDD Bracket

(Optional)

2�5”/ 3�5” SATA Cable

(Optional)

User Manual

(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

hFront View

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1Headset Holder

Pull out the hanger, then a headset can be hung on the holder.

2Gaming Knob

Gaming knob displays system information and supports quick

switch between functions like Mystic Light/ audio volume or

game launch. Please link to URL by scanning the QR code to

read more information on your phone or tablet.

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hRear View

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4 5

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1Ventilator

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the

equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�

2Power Jack

Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�

3Line-In

Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�

SS-Out

Side surround sound line out in 7�1 channel mode�

4Line-Out

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�

5Mic-In

This connector is provided for microphones�

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6CS-Out

Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�

7RS-Out

Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�

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S/PDIF-Out

This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is

provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an

optical 󰘰ber cable.

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RJ-45 LAN Jack (2.5G)

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�

On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�

Orange On 2500 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�

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RJ-45 LAN Jack (1G)

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�

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-A)

USB 3�2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data

transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video

cameras, etc�

12

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)

USB 3�2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data

transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video

cameras, etc� The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible

plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices�

13

Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) Port

Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers stunning 40 Gbps for faster transfers� Through a

single port it supports USB 3�2 Gen 2, PCIe, DisplayPort, 4K displays, and

up to 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/3A for fast charging� Charging function

will turn o󰘯 if PC enters shutdown or sleep mode.

Important

If this computer features an Intel® CPU without integrated graphics, the

Thunderbolt™ 3 port will not support display function�

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HDMI-Out Port

The High-De󰘰nition 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-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-

channel digital audio on a single cable�

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PS/2® Keyboard/ Mouse Combo Port

The PS/2 keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard/ mouse�

16

USB 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�

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hTop View

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2 3 4 65 3

1Power Button/ LED

Press the power button to turn the system on and o󰘯. LED glows when the

equipment power is turned on. LED goes o󰘯 when the equipment is turned

o󰘯.

2Drive Activity Indicator

LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives�

3USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-A)

USB 3�2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed

data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video

cameras, etc�

4USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)

USB 3�2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data

transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video

cameras, etc� The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible

plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices�

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5Headphone Jack

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�

6Microphone 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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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�

7� The PC is an electrical device� Please treat it with great care to avoid personal

injury�

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Hardware Setup

Important

•

The illustrations are for reference only� Your system may vary in appearance�

•

Please make sure the system has been grounded to earth through the AC power cord

and the electrical outlet before powering on the system�

hConnecting Peripherials

Connect the cables of keyboard, mouse, LAN, monitor, etc�

Getting Started

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hConnecting the AC Power and Power On

1� Connect the power cord to the system�

2� Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet�

3� Press the power button to power on the system�

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System Operations

This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations�

Important

All information is subject to change without prior notice�

System Operations

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Power Management

Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to

save signi󰘰cant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental bene󰘰ts.

To be energy e󰘲cient, 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 quali󰄈ed 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 quali󰘰ed 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

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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�

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 a󰘯ected 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

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 󰘰les] and [Remove 󰘰les and clean the drive].

4� 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�

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