MSI Trident B936 User manual

Trident Series
Personal Computer
Trident B936
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety & Comfort Tips ............................................................................................ 3
System Overview..................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................... 8
Placing the Device ................................................................................................ 10
Windows 11 System Operations................................................................................ 11
Power Management ............................................................................................. 11
Network Connections........................................................................................... 15
System Recovery .................................................................................................. 23
F3 Hotkey Recovery (Optional) .................................................................................. 25
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 26
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 28
Revision
V1.0, 2021/12

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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 Trident B936
Documentation
User Guide (Optional)
Quick Guide (Optional)
Warranty Card & Warranty Book (Optional)
Accessories
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Mouse (Optional)
Keyboard (Optional)
MSI Force GC30 Wireless Gaming Controller
2.5” HDD Screws and Shock Absorption Rubber Washer Kit
(Optional)
2.5" SATA Cable (Optional)
M3X4 Screw x 2 & Rubber Feet x 4 (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.

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∙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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Getting Started
System Overview
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1G Key
G Key starts a customized program in operating systems or switches LED
light effects in Mystic Light. Users can modify G Key function in MSI Center.
2Power Button
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.
4Power 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.
5Microphone Jack
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)
7USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 10
Gbps)
8Combo Audio Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers or microphones.
9Ventilator
10 Power Jack
11 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.

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12 HDMI 2.0 Port
Supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz.
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Important
∙ Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU.
13 VGA Port
The VGA port supports monitors and other VGA interface devices.
14 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.
15 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.
16 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

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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.
∙ Reference image only. Appearance will vary.
Connect the adapter to the PC and plug in the power cord.
Power Rating
•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.

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Press the power button to power on the system.

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Placing the Device
You can place the device as the following ways. If you intend to place the device
horizontally, stick the rubber feet under the device beforehand and secure screws.
M3X4 screws x2