MSI PRO DP21 11MA-217US User manual

PRO Series
Personal Computer
PRO DP B0A4
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 7
Placing the Device .................................................................................................. 8
System Operations ....................................................................................................... 9
Power Management ............................................................................................... 9
Network Connection (Windows 10) ...................................................................... 11
System Recovery (Windows 10)............................................................................ 14
System Recovery (F3 Hotkey Recovery) (Optional) .............................................. 18
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 19
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 21
Revision
V1.0, 2021/04

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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-B0A4
Documentation
Quick Start Guide (Optional)
User Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card
Warranty Book
Accessories
Power Cord
Power Adapter
VESA Mount Screws
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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
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Getting Started
1Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off.
2Hard 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.
3Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
4Microphone Jack
This connector is provided for microphones.
5USB 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.
6Power Jack
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system.
7HDMI-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.
8Serial Port
The serial port supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers,
credit card machine, etc.
9USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps)

6Getting Started
10 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 Mic-In
This connector is provided for microphones.
12 Line-Out
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
13 Kensington 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.

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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.
∙ Reference image only. Appearance will vary.
Connect the power cord to the system and electrical outlet.
Power Rating
•90W: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 19.5V-4.74A
•120W: 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.
Press the power button to power on the system.

8Getting Started
Placing the Device
Users can place the device horizontally, vertically, or wall mount it.

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System 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

10 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.