Trident Series Personal Computer Trident B926
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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 Date 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 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.
1 Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Trident Personal Computer. This system is your best PC choice. The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience.
Packing Contents Personal Computer Power Cord User Manual & Quick Guide (Optional) Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) Tempered Glass Side Panel with Lock Mechanism (Optional) 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 Trident A B926 (B360) 1-3
1 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type C) 2 USB 3.1 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port 3 USB 3.
Overview 12 Mic Used as a connector for a miicrophone. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port 13 USB 3.1 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc. 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. Yellow 14 Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Yellow LAN link is not established.
20 Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system. Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.1 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports.
Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 12 10 11 14 13 15 17 21 19 Trident X B926 (Z370) 16 18 20 1-7
1 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type C) 2 USB 3.1 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port 3 USB 3.
Overview S/PDIF-Out 12 This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. 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. Yellow 13 Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Yellow LAN link is not established. Off On (steady state) LAN link is established.
HDMI-Out Port 18 19 20 21 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. PS/2® Keyboard / Mouse Port The PS/2® keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2® keyboard / Mouse. USB 2.0 Port Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.
Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Trident X B926 (Z390) 17 1-11
1 Drive Activity Indicator LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type C) 2 USB 3.1 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port 3 USB 3.
Overview S/PDIF-Out 12 This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable. 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. Yellow 13 Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Yellow LAN link is not established. Off On (steady state) LAN link is established.
19 Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system. Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.1 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports.
Overview hh Upper Side View 1 1 2 2 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Power Button Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
2 Getting Started
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 hh Connecting the AC Power and Power On 1. Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet. 1 2 2. Press the power button to power on the system. Important When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly.
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 hh 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 PC’s power management.
Network Connection (Windows 10) hh Wired Network 1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list. 2. Select [Ethernet] and then [Network and Sharing Center]. 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.
System Operations System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) (Optional) hh 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.
