MSI MEG Infinite X 10SD-661MYS User manual

In󰄈nite Series

Personal Computer

MS-B915 System

G52-B9151X8

Contents

Copyright Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii

Trademarks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii

Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii

Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv

Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv

Green Product Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv

Environmental Policy ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v

Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������� v

Battery Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v

Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi

CE Conformity ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� viii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ������������������������������������������������� viii

WEEE Statement �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� viii

RoHS Statement �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix

1. Overview.....................................................................................1-1

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Packing Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2

System Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3

2. Getting Started ...........................................................................2-1

Safety & Comfort Tips ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-2

Connecting Peripheral Devices ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3

Hardware Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-6

3. System Operations ....................................................................3-1

Power Management ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-2

Network Connection (Windows 10) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-4

System Recovery (Windows 10) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-7

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL� We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents� Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice�

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners�

Revision

Revision Date
V1�0 2017/ 05

Preface

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Upgrade and Warranty

Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable
or replaceable by user’s request� For any further information about the product users
purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace
any component of the product 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 product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be ful󰘰lled by

the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued,

depending on the o󰘲cial regulations declared at the time. Please contact the

manufacturer via http://www�msi�com/support/ for the detailed information about the
acquisition of spare parts�

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system 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 http://www�
msi�com/support/

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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�

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 products at:

http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html

Battery Information

Preface

European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be

disposed of as unsorted household waste� Please use the public
collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance
with the local regulations�

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:
http://www�dtsc�ca�gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced� Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer�

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Safety Instructions

◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly�
◙ All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual

Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future
reference�

Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature�

Lay this equipment on a reliable 󰘱at surface before setting it up.

◙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and

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◙ Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on

◙ Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket

◙ Rating: 100-240V~, 47-63Hz, 6-3A (Option 1),

100-240V~, 47-63Hz, 10-5A (Option 2)�

should be noted�

has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet� Do not disable
the protective earth pin from the plug� The equipment must be
connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet�

card or module to the equipment�

o󰘯 if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to

achieve zero energy consumption�

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to
prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�

Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a

storage temperature above 60℃ (140℉) or below 0℃ (32℉), which

may damage the equipment�

NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40℃.

Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock�

Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it�
Do not place anything on the power cord�

◙ When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary

to ensure that the metal shield is reliably connected to protective
earthing system of the building�

◙ Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in

accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code
(NEC), in particular Section 820�93, Grounding of Outer
Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable�

Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the
equipment�

Preface

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:

◙ The power cord or plug is damaged�
◙ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment�
◙ The equipment has been exposed to moisture�
◙ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work

according to user’s manual�

◙ The equipment has dropped and damaged�
◙ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage�

1� The optical storage devices are classi󰘰ed as CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT� Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those speci󰘰ed is prohibited.

2� Do not touch the lens inside the drive�

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CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO�, LTD declares that this device 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 equipment 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 equipment
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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver�
￭ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which

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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 equipment�
Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits�

the receiver is connected�

￭ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�

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�

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes e󰘯ect on August

13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be
discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end
of their useful life�

Preface

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

products o󰘯ered for sale after July 1, 2006.

http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp�html
http://tw�msi�com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp�html

India RoHS

This product 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 equipment 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 equipment�

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Vietnam RoHS

As from December 1, 2012, all products 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 products�

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Overview

Congratulations for purchasing the In󰘰nite Series Personal Computer System.

This system is your best PC choice� With the fantastic appearance, it can
easily be set anywhere� The feature packed platform also gives you an
exciting PC experience�

Packing Contents

Driver/ Utility DiscAC Power CordSystem

1-2

User Manual

& Quick Guide

HDMI Cable (Optional)

(for VR Link Port)

Hexagon Screw x4

(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�

Warranty Card Warranty Book

Mouse (Optional)

Hand Screw x4

(Optional)

Keyboard (Optional)

Physical Tempered

Glass (Optional)

System Overview

h Front View

Overview

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Power Button

1

Press the power button to turn the system on and o󰘯.

Hard Disk Drive LED

2

This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD. It 󰘱ashes when the
system is accessing data on the HDD and remains o󰘯 when no disk activity

is detected�

Headphone Jack

3

This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�

Microphone Jack

4

This connector is provided for microphones�

USB 3�1 Gen1 Port (Type-C)

5

USB Type-C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation�

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USB 3�1 Gen1 Port (Type-A)

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The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such
as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices� It supports up
to 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate� The USB 3�1 Gen1 port is
backward-compatible with USB 2�0 devices�

USB 2�0 Port

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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�

VR Port (HDMI-Out) (Optional)

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The High-De󰘰nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/ video

interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams�

This port will be available for connecting a HDMI device, once the VR Link
Port on the rear panel is connected to the HDMI-out port on the graphics
card with a HDMI cable�

ODD Eject Button

9

Press the button to open the optical disk drive�

Optical Disk Drive

10

A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment (Blu-ray
is optional)�

Eject Hole

11

Insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the eject hole to open
the optical disk drive manually if the eject button does not work�

Ventilator

12

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the
equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�

Important

High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3�1 Gen1 ports whereas low-speed
devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2�0
ports�

h Rear View

Overview

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USB 2�0 Port

1

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�

LAN Jack

2

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�

HDMI-Out Port

3

On (blinking) The computer is communicating with

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�

another computer on the LAN�

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�

USB 3�1 Gen1 Port (Type-C)

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USB Type-C port is allowing for reversible plug orientation�

USB 3�1 Gen1 Port (Type-A)

5

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such
as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices� It supports up
to 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate� The USB 3�1 Gen1 port is
backward-compatible with USB 2�0 devices�

Mic (Pink)

6

Used as a connector for a microphones�

Line-Out (Green)

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Used as a connector for speakers or headphones�

Line-In (Blue)

8

Used for connecting external audio outputting devices�

PS/2® Keyboard Port

9

The PS/2® keyboard DIN connector for PS/2® keyboard�

PS/2® Mouse Port

10

The PS/2® mouse DIN connector for PS/2® mouse�

DVI-D Port

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The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect
a LCD monitor� It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the
computer and its display device� To connect an LCD monitor, sim-ply plug
your monitor cable into the DVI-D connector, and make sure that the other
end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor
manual for more information�)

Overview

VGA Port

12

The DB15-pin female port is provided for monitor�

PS/2® Keyboard/ Mouse Combo Port

13

The PS/2® keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2® keyboard/ mouse�

Power Jack

14

Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your system�

Power Supply Switch

15

Switch this switch to - can turn on the power supply. Switch it to 0 to cut o󰘯

the power circulation�

VR Link Port (HDMI-In) (Optional)

16

The VR (Virtual Reality) link port is for attaching VR-compatible graphics
cards�

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2

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

The Personal Computer System is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere�
However, 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 (such as on the bed)�

7� The Personal Computer System is an electrical device� Please treat it with great

care to avoid personal injury�

Getting Started

Connecting Peripheral Devices

The I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices�
All devices listed here are for reference only�

h Connecting VGA, DVI-D or HDMI-Out Devices

This Personal Computer System provides VGA, DVI-D or HDMI-Out ports for connection
to external monitors, projectors or other output devices� To connect the VGA, DVI-D or

HDMI-Out device, 󰘰rst make sure the Personal Computer System and the targeted
device are both powered o󰘯, and then connect the cable of the device to the VGA,

DVI-D or HDMI-Out port of your Personal Computer System�

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In󰄈nite (7A82)

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h Connecting the USB Devices

This Personal Computer System provides USB ports for connecting various USB
devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, external optical

storage device, etc. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device 󰘰rst

if necessary, and then connect the device to the Personal Computer System� This
Personal Computer System is capable of auto detecting the USB devices installed, and
if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going
to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware to add the new device�

In󰄈nite A (7A70)

In󰄈nite (7A82)

Getting Started

h Connecting the Network Device

The RJ-45 connector of the Personal Computer System allows you to connect the LAN
(local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network
connection� For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please

ask your MIS sta󰘯 or network manager for help.

In󰄈nite A (7A70)

In󰄈nite (7A82)

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Hardware Setup

h Connecting the AC Power

1� Unpack the package to 󰘰nd the AC power cord. Plug one end of the AC power cord

to the Personal Computer System�

2� Plug the male end to the electrical outlet�

h Disconnecting the AC Power

3� Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 󰘰rst.

4� Unplug the AC power cord from the Personal Computer System�

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Important

When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord� Never
pull the cord directly�

h Powering on the System

Press the power button to power on the system�

Getting Started

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System Operations

This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations�

Important

All information is subject to change without prior notice�

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Power Management

Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to

save signi󰘰cant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental bene󰘰ts.

To be energy e󰘲cient, turn o󰘯 your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period

of user inactivity�

h 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 󰘰ne-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�

h Power Management through ENERGY STAR quali󰄈ed monitors

The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a
low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity� When

used with an external ENERGY STAR quali󰘰ed monitor, this feature

also supports similar power management features of the monitor�
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 o󰘯 the display after 10 minutes

■ Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes

h 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�

System Operations

Energy Saving Tips:

■ Turn o󰘯 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 o󰘯 if your PC
would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption�

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Network Connection (Windows 10)

h Wired Network

1� Right-click [Start] and select [Control Panel] from the list�

2� Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]�

3� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�

System Operations

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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h Wireless Network

1� Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Network and Internet]�

2� A list of available WLAN connections pops up� Choose a connection from the list�

3� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]�

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4� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�

5� Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to

continue�

6� Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to

proceed�

7� A new WLAN connection has been made�

System Operations

System Recovery (Windows 10)

The purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include:

■ Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default
settings�

■ When some errors have occurred to the operating system in use�

■ When the operating system is a󰘯ected by virus and is not able to work normally.

■ When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages�

Before using the System Recovery Function, please back up the important data saved
on your system drive to other storage devices�

If the following solution fails to recover your system, please contact the authorized local
distributor or service center for further assistance�

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Reset this PC

1� Go to [Start] , click [Settings] and select [Update and security]�

2� Select [Recovery] and click [Get started] under [Reset this PC] to start the system

recovery�

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3. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my 󰘰les] and

[Remove everything]�

Keep my 󰘰les

Reset this PC

Remove everything

Only the drive where
Windows is installed

All drives

Just remove my 󰘰les

Remove 󰘰les and clean the drive

Just remove my 󰘰les

Remove 󰘰les and clean the drive

System Operations

h Keep my 󰄈les

1. Select [Keep my 󰘰les].

2� The [Your apps will be removed] screen shows a list of apps that will need to be

reinstalled from the web or installation discs� Click [Next] to continue�

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3� The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process� Click [Reset]

to start the system reset�

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h Remove everything

1� Select [Remove everything]�

2� If you have multiple hard drives, a screen will pop up, asking you to choose between

[Only the drive where Windows is installed] and [All drives]�

3. Then select between [Just remove my 󰘰les] and [Remove 󰘰les and clean the drive].

4� The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process� Click [Reset]

to start the system reset�