MSI Codex B913 v2 User's Manual
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Codex Series Personal Computer
Codex B913
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Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice iii Revision iii Upgrade and Warranty iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts iv Technical Support iv Green Product Features iv Environmental Policy v Chemical Substances Information v Battery Information v Safety Instructions vi CE Conformity viii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement viii WEEE Statement viii RoHS Statement ix
1. Overview ............................................................ 1-1 Packing Contents 1-2 System Overview 1-3 Component Replacement & Upgrade 1-12
2. Getting Started ................................................... 2-1 Safety & Comfort Tips 2-2 Hardware Setup 2-3
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 Intl Co, Ltd All rights reserved The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Intl 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 V22 2019/03
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Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by users 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 fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via https://wwwmsicom/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 users 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://wwwmsicom/ support/
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
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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@msicom for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products
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://wwwmsicom/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcmhtml
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://wwwdtsccagov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer
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Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly All cautions and warnings on the equipment or users manual should be
noted
Keep the Users Guide that comes with the package for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
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 equipment to the power outlet Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug The equipment 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 equipment
Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption
Power Rating
f 350W: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 6-3A (Codex 3 B913/ Codex 3 8 B913/ Codex 3 9 B913/ Codex 3F B913/ Codex 3BF B913)
f 500W: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 7-3A (Codex 3 B913/ Codex 3 8 B913/ Codex 3 9 B913/ Codex 3F B913/ Codex 3BF B913/ Codex XE Plus B913)
f 850W: AC 100-240V, 47-63Hz, 15-75A (Codex XE Plus B913)
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator
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Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 60OC or below 0OC, which may damage the equipment NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40OC
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 shield is reliably connected to protective earthing system of the building
Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 82093, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable
Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to
users manual The equipment has dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage
1 The optical storage devices are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified is prohibited.
2 Do not touch the lens inside the drive
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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 off 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 different from that to which
the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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
WEEE Statement Under the European Union (EU) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect 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
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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://wwwmsicom/html/popup/csr/cemm_jphtml http://twmsicom/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jphtml
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 01 weight % and 001 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 Codex 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
Driver/ Utility Disc (Optional)
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
Codex 3 B913 (H310M PRO-M2)/
Codex 3 8 B913, Codex 3 9 B913 (H310M PRO-M2 PLUS)
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Codex 3F B913 (H310-F PRO)/
Codex 3BF B913 (B360-F PRO)
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1 Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
2 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
3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
USB 31 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 The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices
4 USB 2.0 Port
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
5 Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers
6 Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones
7 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Port
The PS/2 keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard / Mouse
8 USB 2.0 Port
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
9 VGA Port
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices
10 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)
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11 HDMI-Out Port
The High-Definition 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-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable
12 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 Off 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 Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected
On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected
13 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
USB 31 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
14 USB 2.0 Port
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
15 Line-In Jack
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices
16 Line-Out Jack
Used as a connector for speakers or headphones
17 Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones
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18 Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator
19 Power Supply Switch
Switch this switch to I can turn on the power supply Switch it to 0 to cut off the power circulation.
20 Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system
21 LED Button
Press the button to turn on or off the LED.
22 ODD Eject Button
Press the button to eject the optical disc drive
23 Debug LED
LED Description
CPU Indicates CPU is not detected or fails
DRAM Indicates DRAM is not detected or fails
VGA Indicates GPU is not detected or fails
BOOT Indicates the booting device is not detected or fails
Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 31 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 20 ports
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Codex XE Plus B913 (Z390-A PRO)
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1 Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
2 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
3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
USB 31 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 The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices
4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
USB 31 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
5 Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers
6 Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones
7 HDMI-Out Port (Optional)
The High-Definition 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-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable
8 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Port
The PS/2 keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard / Mouse
9 USB 2.0 Port
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
10 VGA Port (Optional)
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices
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11 DVI-D Port (Optional)
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, simply 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)
12 DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs
13 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port
USB 31 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc
14 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
USB 31 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
15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
USB 31 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
16 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 Off 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 Off 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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17 Line-In Jack
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices
18 Line-Out Jack
Used as a connector for speakers or headphones
19 Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones
20 RS-Out
Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 51/ 71 channel mode
21 CS-Out
Center/ subwoofer line out in 51/ 71 channel mode
22 SS-Out
Side surround sound line out in 71 channel mode
23 Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator
24 Power Supply Switch
Switch this switch to I can turn on the power supply Switch it to 0 to cut off the power circulation.
25 Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system
26 LED Button
Press the button to turn on or off the LED.
27 ODD Eject Button
Press the button to eject the optical disc drive
Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 31 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 20 ports
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Component Replacement & Upgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by users 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 fit your posture when
operating 3 When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chairs
back (if available) to support your back comfortably 4 Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, 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 h Connecting the AC Power
1. Unpack the package to find 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
h Disconnecting the AC Power 3. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet first. 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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h Powering 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 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 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 fine-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
h Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified 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 qualified 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 off the display after 10 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes
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h 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 PCs
power management Install power saving software to manage your PCs 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
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Network Connection (Windows 10)
h Wired 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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h Wireless 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 manufacturers 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
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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 files] and [Remove everything]
Reset this PC
Keep my files
Remove everything
Only the drive where Windows is installed
Just remove my files Remove files and clean the drive
All drives Just remove my files Remove files and clean the drive
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h Keep my files 1 Select [Keep my files].
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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h Remove 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 files] and [Remove files 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)
h 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 backup the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices
h 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, tap Troubleshoot 4 On the Troubleshoot screen, tap Restore MSI factory to reset the system to the
default settings 5 On the RECOVE