MSI Nightblade ProBox130 2BT manual

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Preface iii Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL� We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents� Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice� Trad[...]

iv Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request� To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specications in the User’s Manual. For any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not a[...]

Preface v 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 fo[...]

vi Safety Instructions ◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly� ◙ All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted� Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference� Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature� Lay this equipment on a reliable at sur[...]

Preface vii Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock� Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it� Do not place anything on the power cord� ◙ When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliably connected to protectiv[...]

viii CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO�, LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive� FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi[...]

1 Overview Congratulations for purchasing the ProBox130 2BT 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�[...]

1-2 Packing Contents ProBox130 2BT Personal Computer System AC Power Cord Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual * 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�[...]

Overview 1-3 System Overview h Front View 5 7 6 4 3 2 1 1 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� 2 Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones� 3 Headphone Jack This conne[...]

1-4 5 Hard 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� 6 Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and o. 7 Optical Disk Drive (Optional) A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entert[...]

Overview 1-5 h Rear View for ProBox130 2BTM 8 6 1 3 4 5 9 7 2 12 10 11 7 1 Keyboard Port The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard� 2 Mouse Port The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse� 3 Serial Port The serial port supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, credit card machine, etc� 4 [...]

1-6 7 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� 8 Audio Jack Line-In (Blue) is used for external CD player, tape player or other audio devices� Line-Out (Green) is used for speakers or head[...]

Overview 1-7 h Rear View for ProBox130 2BT 9 10 11 2 5 3 4 6 1 7 8 1 Keyboard Port The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard� 2 Mouse Port The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse� 3 DVI Port The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector allows you to connect a LCD monitor� It provides a high-speed digita[...]

1-8 6 USB 3�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 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate� The USB 3�0 port is backward- compatible with USB 2�0 devices� 7 USB 2�0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB [...]

Overview 1-9 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 compo[...]

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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�[...]

2-2 Safety & Comfort Tips Th System is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere� However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long period of time� 1� Your work area should have enough illumination� 2� Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to t your posture whe[...]

Getting Started 2-3 Connecting Peripheral Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices� All devices listed here are for reference only� h Connecting the Serial Devices Serial ports are commonly used in applications such as industrial automation systems, scientic analysis, shop till systems an[...]

2-4 h Connecting DVI, VGA-Out & HDMI-Out Devices (Optional) This system provides a DVI port, a VGA port and an HDMI port for connection to external monitors, projectors, set-top boxes, DVD players, digital video cameras, mini notebooks, digital cameras, etc� To connect the DVI/ VGA/ HDMI device, rst make sure the system and the targeted de[...]

Getting Started 2-5 h Connecting the Parallel Devices A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode�[...]

2-6 h Connecting the USB Devices The system provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, external optical storage device,�� and etc� To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device rst if necessary, and then connect the device to the system� The system is c[...]

Getting Started 2-7 h Connecting the Network Device The RJ-45 connector of the system allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection� For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS sta or network manager for help�[...]

2-8 Hardware Setup h Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to nd the AC power cord. Plug one end of the AC power cord to the 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 rst. 4� Unplug the AC power cord from the system� 2 3 4 1 Impo[...]

Getting Started 2-9 h Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system�[...]

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3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations� Important All information is subject to change without prior notice�[...]

3-2 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� h Power Management in Windows 7 ■ [Power Options] [...]

System Operations 3-3 ■ 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 qualied monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of us[...]

3-4 Network Connection (Windows 7) h Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password� 4� Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect[...]

System Operations 3-5 h Wireless LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network� 4� A list of available WLAN connections pops up� Choose a connection from the list or click [Open Network and Sha[...]

3-6 5� To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center]� 6� Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue� 7� Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed� 8� A new WLAN connection has [...]

System Operations 3-7 Network Connection (Windows 8.x) h Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]� 3� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]� 4� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�[...]

3-8 5� Choose [Connect to the Internet]� 6� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password� 7� Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection�[...]

System Operations 3-9 h Wireless LAN 1� Select [Settings] on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available network� 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] under [Network and Internet] in [Control Panel]� 4� Select [Set[...]

3-10 System Recovery (Windows 7) Important The Recovery Tool is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default� The purposes for using the Recovery Tool may include: ■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings� ■ When some errors have occurred to the operating[...]

System Operations 3-11 3� Enter the Recovery Tool� This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default� h System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents� Follow the instructions below to continue: [...]

3-12 2� Select [BACKUP] to start the system backup immediately�  The Initial Backup The initial backup may take a while� Please let it complete without interruption�  Subsequent Backups Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup les.[...]

System Operations 3-13 3� The system backup is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch o the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4� Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system backup immediately� Please do not switch o the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress.[...]

3-14 5. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to nish. h System Restore This tool helps to return the system to a previous state with the backup les that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand. If no backup les are available, the system will be restored to the default setup� Follow the [...]

System Operations 3-15 2� Select [OK] or [NEXT] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or default setup� Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately�  With backup les: restoring the system to the previous backup  Without backup les: restoring the system to the default setup[...]

3-16 3� The system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch o the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4. The following message indicates a successful system restore. Press [OK] to nish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual� If the restore process fails [...]

System Operations 3-17 h System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings� All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to factory default� Follow the instructions below to continue: 1� Select [Recover to factory default] to enter� Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on th[...]

3-18 3� Please select [OK] so that the system can recover its default setup� 4� The system recovery is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch o the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system.[...]

System Operations 3-19 5� The following message indicates a successful system recovery� Press [OK] to nish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. If the recovery process fails or is interrupted, please start the whole procedure all over again�[...]

3-20 System Recovery (Windows 8.x) Important The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default� The purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: ■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings� ■ When some errors have o[...]

System Operations 3-21 h Recovery from the Operating System  Refresh PC The Refresh PC utility checks whether the system les, Windows registry, and other important system components are working ne or not; on nding issues with Windows les, it will attempt to repair your PC. If your PC isn’t running well, you can refresh it without l[...]

3-22 4� A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [Refresh] to start� This might take a while� 5� After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can nd all default Windows utilities and widgets.[...]

System Operations 3-23  Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings� 1� Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]� 2� Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]� 3� It will show the changes to be made d[...]

3-24 4� You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions� 5. Now, select either to remove les or to fully clean drives according to your needs. 6� It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC�[...]