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MSI TI5 11-229FR User Manual
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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
Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain (Optional) ������������������������������� 2-4
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�2 2021/3
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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 specications 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 fullled by
the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the computer 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 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 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 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, dened by specication JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
computers oered 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 eciency, 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 Dial
Gaming Dial 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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2
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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.
9
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�
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USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port (Type-C)
USB 3�2 Gen 2x2, the SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps, 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™ 4 Port (USB Type-C) (Optional)
■Support up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices�
■Support up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB 4 devices�
■Support up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3�2 devices�
■Support up to 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/3A power charging�
■Thunderbolt™ 4 port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or
ve Thunderbolt 3 devices.
■Support up to 8K 60Hz display�
Important
■ Graphics specications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
■For processors without integrated graphics, connect your monitor to the
discrete graphics card�
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HDMI 2.0b with HDR Port
Supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz�
Important
■ Graphics specications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
■For processors without integrated graphics, connect your monitor to the
discrete graphics card�
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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�
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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 Thunder-
bolt port on the rear IO panel�
You can also daisy chain 2 monitors on the rear 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�
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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�
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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
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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 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
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�
