MSI Cubi B0A1 User manual

Cubi Series
Personal Computer
Cubi B0A1

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 8
System Operations ..................................................................................................... 11
Power Management ............................................................................................. 11
Network Connection (Windows 10) ...................................................................... 13
System Recovery (Windows 10)............................................................................ 16
System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) (Optional) .............................................. 20
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 21
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 23
Revision
V1.0, 2021/03

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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 Cubi B0A1
Documentation
User Manual (Optional)
Quick Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card & Warranty Book
Accessories
Mouse (Optional)
Keyboard (Optional)
VESA Mount Kit (Optional)
Second Bottom Kit (Optional)
AC/DC Adapter
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.

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System Overview
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1Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
2USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
3Hard 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.
4Headphone / Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones, speakers, microphones or audio
power amplifiers.

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1Kensington Lock
This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to
secure the notbook in place.
2Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.
3VGA Port
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices.
4LAN 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.
GreenYellow/ Green
LED Color LED State Condition
Green Off 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 Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Yellow On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
5USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps)
6HDMI-Out Port
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.
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Important
Use a shielded USB 3.0 cable (at least 8 inch or 20 cm long) when connecting a USB
3.x device to the USB 3.0 port of this product so as to avoid wireless interference.

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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.
∙ The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the
model you purchased.

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Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet.
∙Power Rating: 45W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 19V 2.37A
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.