MSI MS-B0A2 User manual

PRO Series
Personal Computer
MS-B0A2

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 8
Placing the Device ................................................................................................ 10
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, 2021/01

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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 MS-B0A2
Documentation
User Manual (Optional)
Quick Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card
Warranty Book
Accessories
VESA Mount Screws
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
Front View
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Rear View
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Getting Started
1Power LED
The power LED glows when the system is turned on and goes off when
the system is shut down. In terms of power saving, the LED blinks in S3
(Suspend to RAM) mode and goes off in S4 (Suspend to Disk) mode.
2Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
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.
4Combo Audio Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers or microphones.
5USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
6USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. This connector can
provide up to 5V / 3A of power. (Speed up to 10 Gbps)
7Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones.
8USB 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.
9Serial Port (Optional)
The serial port supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers,
credit card machine, etc.
10 Wi-Fi Antenna Connector

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11 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 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.
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
12 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.
13 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
14 VGA Port
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices.
15 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.

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16 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.
17 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.
∙ 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: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 19.5V 6.15A
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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.
Placing the Device
You can place the device as the following ways.