MSI Cubi B0A9 User manual

Cubi Series
Personal Computer
Cubi B0A9
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 7
Windows 11 System Operations................................................................................ 10
Power Management ............................................................................................. 10
Network Connections........................................................................................... 14
System Recovery .................................................................................................. 22
F3 Hotkey Recovery (Optional) .................................................................................. 24
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 25
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 27
Revision
V1.0, 2023/02

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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 B0A9
Documentation
User Guide (Optional)
Quick Start Guide (Optional)
Warranty Book (Optional)
Accessories
Power Cord
External Power Supply
Power Button Switch Cable (Optional)
VESA Plate (Optional)
VESA Mount Screws (Optional)
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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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1Combo Audio Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers or microphones.
2USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
3USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (DisplayPort Alternate)
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. This connector
can provide up to 5V/3A of power (Speed up to 10 Gbps). This connector
supports 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
4Hard 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.
5Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
6Power Button Switch Cable Connector (Optional)
With a power button switch cable, you can power on/ off the device easier.
Remove the cover from the connector and connect the power button switch
cable to this connector.
7Kensington Lock Port
This PC provides a Kensington lock port, which allows users to secure
the PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached
through a rubberised metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop
which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object,
such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the PC in
place.
8HDMI™ Connector
Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
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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.

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9DisplayPort
Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
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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.
10 1 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 Mbps
Orange 1 Gbps
11 USB 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.
12 Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.

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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.
Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet.
External Power Supply: 65W, 19V
• Input: 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz
• Output: 19V 3.42A
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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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Press the power button to power on the system.
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Important
Reference image only. Appearance will vary.
Connect the power button switch cable. (Optional)
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Place the Device
Users can place the device horizontally or wall mount it.

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Windows 11 System Operations
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Important
All information and Windows screenshots are 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.
1. Right-click [Start] and select [Power Options] from the list.
2. Adjust [Screen and sleep] settings and select a power mode from the list.
3. To choose or customize a power plan, type control panel in the search box and
select [Control Panel].
4. Open up [All Control Panel Items] window. Select [Large icons] under [View by]
drop-down menu.
5. Select [Power Options] to continue.
6. Select a power plan and fine-tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings].
7. To create your own power plan, select (Create a power plan).
8. Select an existing plan and give it a new name.
9. Adjust settings for your new power plan.
10.The [Shut down or sign out] menu also presents power saving options for rapid and
easy management of your system power.
Energy Savings
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
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.

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∙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 Connections
Wi-Fi
1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select and turn on [Wi-Fi].
3. Select [Show available networks]. A list of available wireless networks pops up.
Choose a connection from the list.
4. To establish a new connection, select [Manage known networks].
5. Select [Add network].
6. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Save] to
establish a new connection.
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Ethernet
1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select [Ethernet].
3. The [IP assignment] and [DNS server assignment] are automatically set as
[Automatic (DHCP)].
4. For a Static IP connection, click [Edit] of [IP assignment].
5. Select [Manual].
6. Switch on the [IPv4] or [IPv6].
7. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider and click [Save] to
establish a Static IP connection.
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Dial-up
1. Right-click [Start] and select [Network Connections] from the list.
2. Select [Dial-up].
3. Select [Set up a new connection].
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.
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