MSI MEG Aegis Series User manual

Aegis Series
Personal Computer
Aegis B931

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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 �������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Battery Information�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v
Safety Instructions���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi
CE Conformity������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� viii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ������������������������������������������������� viii
WEEE Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
RoHS Statement �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
Overview.........................................................................................1-1
Packing Contents������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3
Getting Started...............................................................................2-1
Safety & Comfort Tips������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-2
Hardware Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3
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
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�0 2020/07

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Upgrade and Warranty
Please note that certain components preinstalled in the computer may be upgradable or
replaceable by user’s request� To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to
the speci󰘰cations in the User’s Manual. For any further information about the computer
users purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace
any component of the computer 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 computer users purchased in certain countries or territories may be ful󰘰lled by
the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the computer 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 computer 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/

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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 computers 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
computer 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: 750W, 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 10-5A�
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.
◙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℃.

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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 computer 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 computer 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
computer 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 computer does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the computer 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 computer and receiver�
￭Connect the computer 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 computer�
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
[phone]
www�msi�com

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WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Computer, Directive 2012/19/EU, computers of “electrical and
electronic computer” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and
manufacturers of covered electronic computer will be obligated to take back
such computers at the end of their useful life�
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
computers o󰘯ered for sale after July 1, 2006.
https://storage-asset�msi�com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp�html
India RoHS
This computer 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 computer 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
computer�
Vietnam RoHS
As from December 1, 2012, all computers 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 computers�

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Overview
Sturdy, stable and solid, the MSI Aegis is loaded with the perfect ammunition
for PC gamers who do not want to compromise on gaming performance�
Housing a highly appraised MSI GAMING motherboard and equipped with
unrelenting tools of e󰘲ciency, power, cooling and low-noise, the MSI Aegis
embodies what every gamer craves for: victory�

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Packing Contents
Aegis AC Power Cord
Warranty Card/ BookQuick Guide
Keyboard
(Optional)
Mouse
(Optional)
2�5” Screw
(Optional)
3�5" HDD Bracket
(Optional)
2�5”/ 3�5” SATA Cable
(Optional)
User Manual
(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
hFront View
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1
1Headset Holder
Pull out the hanger, then a headset can be hung on the holder.
2Gaming Knob
Gaming knob displays system information and supports quick
switch between functions like Mystic Light/ audio volume or
game launch. Please link to URL by scanning the QR code to
read more information on your phone or tablet.

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hRear View
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2
1
4 5
6
8
3
10
15 16
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1Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the
equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�
2Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�
3Line-In
Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�
SS-Out
Side surround sound line out in 7�1 channel mode�
4Line-Out
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�
5Mic-In
This connector is provided for microphones�

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6CS-Out
Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�
7RS-Out
Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5�1/ 7�1 channel mode�
8
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.
9
RJ-45 LAN Jack (2.5G)
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�
On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
Orange On 2500 Mbit/sec data rate is selected�
10
RJ-45 LAN Jack (1G)
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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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-A)
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�
12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
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� The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible
plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices�
13
Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) Port
Thunderbolt™ 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, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/3A for fast charging� Charging function
will turn o󰘯 if PC enters shutdown or sleep mode.
Important
If this computer features an Intel® CPU without integrated graphics, the
Thunderbolt™ 3 port will not support display function�
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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�
15
PS/2® Keyboard/ Mouse Combo Port
The PS/2 keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2 keyboard/ mouse�
16
USB 2.0 Port (Type-A)
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�

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hTop View
1
2 3 4 65 3
1Power Button/ LED
Press the power button to turn the system on and o󰘯. LED glows when the
equipment power is turned on. LED goes o󰘯 when the equipment is turned
o󰘯.
2Drive Activity Indicator
LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal storage drives�
3USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type-A)
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�
4USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
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� The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector features reversible
plug orientation and up to 5V/3A power supply for external devices�

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5Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�
6Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones�
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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Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures�
While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and
use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity�

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Safety & Comfort Tips
Choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long
period of time�
1� Your work area should have enough illumination�
2� Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to 󰘰t your posture when
operating�
3� When sitting on the chair, sit straight and keep a good posture� Adjust the chair’s
back (if available) to support your back comfortably�
4� Place you feet 󰘱at and naturally on the 󰘱oor, so that your knees and elbows have
the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating�
5� Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists�
6� Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur�
7� The PC is an electrical device� Please treat it with great care to avoid personal
injury�