Msi Codex series User manual

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

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

V2�2 2019/03

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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�

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 ful󰘰lled by the

manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending

on the o󰘲cial 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 system 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/

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@msi�com 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://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

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://www�dtsc�ca�gov/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 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 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 o󰘯 if the

equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy

consumption�

◙Power Rating

f350W: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 6-3A (Codex 3 B913/ Codex 3 8 B913/

Codex 3 9 B913/ Codex 3F B913/ Codex 3BF B913)

f500W: 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)

f850W: AC 100-240V, 47-63Hz, 15-7�5A (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

820�93, 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

user’s manual�

◙The equipment has dropped and damaged�

◙The equipment has obvious sign of breakage�

1� The optical storage devices are classi󰘰ed as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those speci󰘰ed 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 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 equipment and receiver�

￭Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which

the receiver is connected�

￭Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�

Notice 1

The changes or modi󰘰cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s 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 e󰘯ect 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, de󰘰ned by speci󰘰cation JIS C 0950, mandates

that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic

products o󰘯ered 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�html

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 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 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�

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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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1Power Button

Press the power button to turn the system on and o󰘯.

2Hard 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�

3USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)

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�

4USB 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�

5Headphone Jack

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�

6Microphone Jack

This connector is provided for microphones�

7PS/2®Keyboard / Mouse Port

The PS/2®keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2®keyboard / Mouse�

8USB 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�

9VGA 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-De󰘰nition 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-de󰘰nition

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 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�

13 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

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�

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

o󰘯 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 o󰘯 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 3�1 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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Codex XE Plus B913 (Z390-A PRO)

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1Power Button

Press the power button to turn the system on and o󰘯.

2Hard 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�

3USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)

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�

4USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

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�

5Headphone Jack

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�

6Microphone Jack

This connector is provided for microphones�

7HDMI-Out Port (Optional)

The High-De󰘰nition 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-de󰘰nition

video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable�

8PS/2®Keyboard / Mouse Port

The PS/2®keyboard / Mouse DIN connector for PS/2®keyboard / Mouse�

9USB 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 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�

14 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)

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�

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 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�

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 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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