MSI Creator P100A 10th 10SI-238EU User manual

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Contents
Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii
Upgrade and Warranty��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Chemical Substances Information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
Battery Information�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Safety Instructions���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi
CE Conformity������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� viii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ������������������������������������������������� viii
WEEE Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
RoHS Statement �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
1. Overview.....................................................................................1-1
Packing Contents������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3
System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-7
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) (Optional) ������������������������������������������ 3-11

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Copyright and Trademarks Notice
Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co�, Ltd� All rights reserved� The MSI logo used is a
registered 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
V1�1 2020/07

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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 fullled by
the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued,
depending on the ocial regulations declared at the time. Please contact the
manufacturer via http://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
http://www�msi�com/support/
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:
http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html

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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�
廢電池請回收
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://dtsc�ca�gov/perchlorate/

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Safety Instructions
◙Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly�
◙All cautions and warnings on the computer or user’s manual should be
noted�
◙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
computer to the power outlet�
◙If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective
earth pin from the plug� The computer 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 computer�
◙Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket o if the
computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy
consumption�
◙Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it� Do not
place anything on the power cord�
◙If this computer comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC
adapter approved for use with this computer�
◙Power Rating
»450W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 6-2�5A (Option 1)
»650W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 10-5A (Option 2)
»750W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 12-6A (Option 3)
Please take special precautions if this computer comes with a battery�
◙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced� Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer�
◙Avoid disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion�
◙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low
air pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
ammable liquid or gas.
◙Do not ingest battery� If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns and can lead to death� Keep new and used
batteries away from children�
◙To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the
computer, do not place the computer on a soft, unsteady surface or
obstruct the computer air ventilators�
◙Use this computer only on a hard, at and steady surface.

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◙Keep this computer away from humidity and high temperature�
◙Do not leave the computer in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature above 60℃ or below 0℃, which may damage the computer.
◙The maximum operating temperature is around 35℃.
Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock�
Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the computer�
If any of the following situations arises, get the computer checked by service
personnel:
◙The power cord or plug is damaged�
◙Liquid has penetrated into the computer�
◙The computer has been exposed to moisture�
◙The computer does not work well or you can not get it work according to
user’s manual�
◙The computer has dropped and damaged�
◙The computer has obvious sign of breakage�
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
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�

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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 dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected�
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�
Notice 1
The changes or modications 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�
MSI Computer Corp.
901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA
(626)913-0828
www�msi�com

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WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes eect 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�
RoHS Statement
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, dened by specication JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products oered 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 on purchasing the Creator Personal Computer� This system is
your best PC choice� The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting
PC experience�

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Packing Contents
Personal Computer
Power Cord
User Manual &
Quick Guide (Optional)
Keyboard
(Optional)
Mouse
(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
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Creator B929 (Z490)
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1Drive Activity Indicator
LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives�
2
USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
USB 3�2 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�
3
USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port
USB 3�2 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�
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�
5Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones�
6Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�
7Line-In
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�
8Line-Out
Used as a connector for speakers or headphones�
9Mic
Used as a connector for a microphone�
10 CS-Out
Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�
11 RS-Out
Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�

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S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is
provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an
optical ber cable.
13
Clear CMOS Button
Power o your computer. Press and hold the Clear CMOS button for about
5-10 seconds to reset BIOS to default values�
14
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
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�
Green O 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
On 100/1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
Orange On 2500 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
15
USB 3�2 Gen 2 Port
USB 3�2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data
transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video
cameras, etc�
16
ThunderboltTM 3 (Type-C) Port
ThunderboltTM 3 delivers stunning 40 Gbps for faster transfers� Through
a single port it supports USB 3�2 Gen 2, PCIe, DisplayPort, 4K displays,
and up to 5V/3A Power Delivery for fast charging�
Important
If this computer features an Intel
®
CPU without integrated graphics, the
Thunderbolt
TM
3 port will not support display function�
17 USB 2�0 Port

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18 USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port
19
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard� This connector is used
to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs�
20
HDMI-Out Port
The High-Denition 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-denition
video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable�
21 Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�
Important
High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3�2 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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System Overview
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Creator B929 (B460)
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1Drive Activity Indicator
LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives�
2
USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
USB 3�2 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�
3
USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port
USB 3�2 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�
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�
5Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones�
6Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�
7Line-In
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�
8Line-Out
Used as a connector for speakers or headphones�
9Mic
Used as a connector for a microphone�
10 CS-Out
Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�
11 RS-Out
Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�

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12
S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is
provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an
optical ber cable.
13
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
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�
Green O 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
On 100/1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
Orange On 2500 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
14 USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port
15 USB 3�2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
16
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard� This connector is used
to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs�
17
HDMI-Out Port
The High-Denition 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-denition
video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable�
18 USB 2�0 Port
19 Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�

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Important
High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3�2 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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