Aegis Series Personal Computer Aegis B912 G52-B9121X2
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Preface 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. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Revision Revision V1.
Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request. For any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void. It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service.
Preface 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.
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 flat surface before setting it up.
Preface 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.
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.
Preface 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://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.
1 Overview Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI Aegis is loaded with the perfect ammunition for PC gamers that do not want to compromise on gaming performance. Housing a highly appraised MSI GAMING motherboard and equipped with unrelenting tools of efficiency, power, cooling and low-noise, the MSI Aegis embodies what every gamer craves for: victory.
Packing Contents System AC Power Cord Driver/ Utility Disc User Manual & Quick Guide Warranty Card Warranty Book Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) M3 Screws (Optional) 6#32 Screws (Optional) HDMI Cable (for VR Link Port) 1-2 * 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 System Overview hh Front View 3 2 1 4 5 6 8 9 12 7 11 10 1-3 1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type-C) 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type-A) 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-A) (with MSI Super Charger Technology) 4 Power Button/ LED USB Type-C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
5 Microphone Jack 6 Line-Out Jack 7 VR Port (HDMI-Out) (Optional) This connector is provided for microphones. This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/ video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. This port will be available for connecting a HDMI device, once the VR Link Port on the rear panel is connected to the HDMI-out port on the graphics card with a HDMI cable.
Overview hh Rear View 2 5 14 1 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 15 14 10 16 17 12 13 1-5 1 Line-In Line-in is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices. SS-Out Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode. 2 Line-Out 3 Mic 4 CS-Out 5 RS-Out Red, is used for speakers or headphones. Mic is used for microphones. Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode. Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
6 S/PDIF-Out This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. 7 Antenna Connector 8 Auto Fix Button 9 RJ-45 LAN Jack The antenna connector is used for connecting the optional antenna. Press the auto fix button to load default settings when operating system crashes and power button LED blinks. The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
Overview 14 Ventilator 15 VR Link Port 16 Power Jack 17 Power Supply Switch The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. The VR (Virtual Reality) link port is for attaching VR-compatible graphics cards. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system. Switch this switch to - can turn on the power supply. Switch it to 0 to cut off the power circulation.
hh Sides View 1 1 1-8 1 Headset Holder Pull out the hanger, then a headset can be hung on the holder.
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.
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 chair’s back (if available) to support your back comfortably. 4.
Getting Started 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. hh Connecting Peripherials Connect the cables of keyboard, mouse, LAN, monitor, etc.
hh Connecting the AC Power and Power On 1. Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet. 2-4 1 2. Press the power button to power on the system.
Getting Started hh Enabling the VR Port (optional) Follow the steps to enable the VR Port on the front panel: 1. Make sure the system has a VR-ready graphics card installed. 2. Find the HDMI cable in the package. A regular HDMI to HDMI cable will also do. 3. Make certain the system is in power off mode. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the graphics card’s HDMI port and the other end to the VR Link Port.
hh Attaching Antennas (optional) For the models with antenna jacks, attaching the optional antennas could help to have better Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth signal receiving. Attaching the optional antennas and adjust the angle as below. 1. Attach the antennas to the antenna jacks. 2-6 2. Adjust the antenna angle if needed.
3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
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. hh 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.
System Operations 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 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 off if your PC would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
Network Connection (Windows 10) hh Wired Network 1. Right-click [Start] and select [Control Panel] from the list. 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. 3-4 3. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
System Operations 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.
hh 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]. 3-6 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.
System Operations 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 affected by virus and is not able to work normally. ■■ When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages.
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. 3-8 3. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my files] and [Remove everything].
System Operations hh 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. 3-9 3. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
hh 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]. 3-10 4. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
