MSI Creator Series User manual

Creator Series
Personal Computer
Creator B929
User Guide
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2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 7
System Operations ....................................................................................................... 8
Power Management ............................................................................................... 8
Network Connection (Windows 10) ...................................................................... 10
System Recovery (Windows 10)............................................................................ 13
System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) (Optional) .............................................. 17
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 18
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 20
Revision
V3.0, 2021/05

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Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While
connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap
to avoid static electricity.
Package Contents
Personal Computer Creator B929
Documentation
User Guide (Optional)
Quick Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card & Warranty Book
Accessories
Mouse (Optional)
Keyboard (Optional)
Power Cord
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Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this personal computer and should not be
used with other products.
Safety & Comfort Tips
∙Choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long
period of time.
∙Your work area should have enough illumination.
∙Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when
operating.
∙When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture. Adjust the chair’s
back (if available) to support your back comfortably.
∙Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the
proper position (about 90-degree) when operating.
∙Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists.
∙Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur (such as on the bed).
∙The PC is an electrical device. Please treat it with great care to avoid personal
injury.

4Getting Started
System Overview
Creator B929 (Intel® B560 Chipset)
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Getting Started
1Hard Disk Drive LED
This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD. It flashes when the
system is accessing data on the HDD and remains off when no disk activity
is detected.
2USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-C)
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps)
3USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps)
4USB 2.0 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 480
Mbps)
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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.
5Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones.
6Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
7Line-In Jack
This connector is provided for external audio output devices.
8Line-Out Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
9Mic-In Jack
This connector is provided for microphones.
10 2.5 Gbps 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.
LINK/ACT
LED
SPEED
LED
LED Status Description
Link/ Activity
LED
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Off 10 Mbps
Green 100/1000 Mbps
Orange 2.5 Gbps

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11 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
12 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
13 DisplayPort 1.4 Port
Supports a maximum resolution of 4K @60Hz.
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Important
∙ Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
∙ For processors without integrated graphics, connect your monitor to the
discrete graphics card.
14 HDMI 2.0b with HDR Port
Supports a maximum resolution of 4K @60Hz.
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Important
∙ Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
∙ For processors without integrated graphics, connect your monitor to the
discrete graphics card.
15 Ventilator
16 Power Jack

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Getting Started
Hardware Setup
Connect your peripheral devices to suitable ports.
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Important
For detailed instructions on how to connect, please refer to the manuals of your
peripheral devices.
Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet.
Power Rating (Optional)
•450W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 6-2.5A
•750W: 100-240V~, 47-63Hz, 12A
Switch on the PSU switch if any.
Press the power button to power on the system.
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Important
When unplugging the AC power cord, always
hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull
the cord directly.
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Important
Reference image only. Appearance will vary.

8System Operations
System Operations
This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations.
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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.
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. Right-click [Start] , select
[Control Panel] from the list and then click [System and Security].
∙Select [Power Options] and choose a power plan that suits your personal needs. You
may also fine-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings].
∙The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut Down
(S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power.
Power Management
The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or
“Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity. To take advantage of these potential
energy savings, the power management feature has been preset to behave in the
following ways when the system is operating on AC power:
∙Turn off the display after 10 minutes
∙Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes

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System Operations
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.
∙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.

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Network Connection (Windows 10)
Wired Network
1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select [Ethernet] and then [Network and Sharing Center].
3. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
4. Choose [Connect to the Internet] and click [Next].