AP1622E All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-A615 System G52-A6151X2
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Preface 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 V1.
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.
Preface 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.
Safety Instructions ◙◙ ◙◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. 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 flat surface before setting it up.
Preface 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.
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.
Preface RoHS Statement Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered 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.
1 Overview This system is designed with green commerce and smart digital lifestyle, using an LED backlit display to increase clarity, while reducing the burden to the eyes. With the compact chassis and flexible stand, it blends technology with life, making computers easier to use - suitable for both individuals and businesses.
Packing Contents All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) Driver/ Utility Disc 1-2 User Manual & Quick Guide * 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.
Overview System Overview hh Front View 1 2 3 5 4 1-3 1 Microphone 2 Webcam 3 LED Indicator 4 Stereo Speakers 5 Display The built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online. The built-in webcam with the microphone can be used for picture taking, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive applications. The LED indicator indicates when it is recording. The LED indicator should be on when device is capturing video and off when the device is not capturing video.
hh Rear View 1 1 4 2 1-4 3 1 Ventilator 2 Stand 3 Cable Routing Hole 4 Kensington Lock Port The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface. Route the cables through the cable routing hole to avoid cable spaghetti when connecting devices.
Overview hh Top & Bottom View 1 Optional 5 3 2 6 8 7 4 5 6 3 2 7 4 1 Ventilator 2 Line-Out Jack 3 Microphone Jack 4 USB 2.0 Port The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. This connector is provided for microphones. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
5 RJ-45 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/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Right Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On (steady state) LAN link is established. On (brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Overview hh Side View Optional 1 3 8 2 4 9 11 10 12 5 6 7 1-7 1 System Power Button 2 System Power LED 3 Hard Disk Drive LED 4 Brightness Button 5 Memory Card Reader Press the system power button to turn the system on or off. 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. This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD.
6 USB 3.0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports up to 5Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate. With MSI Super Charger Technology, not only does it function as normal USB 3.0 port, but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off. Users will no longer need to power on the system just to charge USB devices. Better yet, it can reduce the charge time up to 40%, making life more efficient than ever.
Overview Component Replacement & Upgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased. 1-9 For any further information on 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.
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.
Safety & Comfort Tips The AIO PC 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 fit 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.
Getting Started Hardware Setup Important • The illustrations are for reference only. Your system may vary in appearance. • Please make sure the system has been grounded to earth through the AC power cord and the electrical outlet before powering on the system. • Do not use any sharp objects on the display. 1. Adjust the stand to an appropriate angle until the system is securely positioned.
2. Connect the adapter to the system and plug in the power cord. 2-4 3. Press the power button to power on the system.
3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. 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. hh Power Management in Windows 7 ■■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System and Security].
System Operations hh Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified 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 qualified monitor, this feature also supports similar power management features of the monitor.
Network Connection (Windows 7) hh Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-4 3. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. 4. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
System Operations hh Wireless LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network. 4. A list of available WLAN connections pops up. Choose a connection from the list or click [Open Network and Sharing Center] to establish a new connection.
5. To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center]. 6. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 3-6 7. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. 8. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
System Operations Network Connection (Windows 10) hh Wired Network 1. Right-click [Start] and select [Control Panel] from the list. 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. 3-7 3. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
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.
System Operations hh 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]. 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.
System Recovery (Windows 7) Important The Recovery Tool is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default. The purposes for using the Recovery Tool 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 affected by virus and is not able to work normally. ■■ When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages.
System Operations 3. Enter the Recovery Tool. This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default. hh System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Backup System] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
2. Select [BACKUP] to start the system backup immediately. The Initial Backup The initial backup may take a while. Please let it complete without interruption. Subsequent Backups 3-12 Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.
System Operations 3. The system backup is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4. Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system backup immediately. Please do not switch off the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress.
5. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to finish. hh System Restore This tool helps to return the system to a previous state with the backup files that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand. If no backup files are available, the system will be restored to the default setup. 3-14 Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Restore System] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
System Operations 2. Select [OK] or [NEXT] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or default setup. Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately.
3. The system restore is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 4. The following message indicates a successful system restore. Press [OK] to finish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. If the restore process fails or is interrupted, please start the whole procedure all over again.
System Operations hh System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings. All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to factory default. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Recover to factory default] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit. 3-17 2. The system will be recovered to factory settings. All data will be gone. Make sure all important data have been backed up.
3. Please select [OK] so that the system can recover its default setup. 4. The system recovery is in progress. Please note that it may take a while. Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system.
System Operations 5. The following message indicates a successful system recovery. Press [OK] to finish. Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. If the recovery process fails or is interrupted, please start the whole procedure all over again.
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 affected by virus and is not able to work normally. ■■ When you want to install the OS with other built-in languages.
System Operations 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. 3. The [Choose an option] screen pops up. Choose between [Keep my files] and [Remove everything].
hh Keep my files 1. Select [Keep my files]. 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. 3-22 3. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
System Operations hh 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 files] and [Remove files and clean the drive]. 3-23 4. The next screen will show the changes to be made during the process. Click [Reset] to start the system reset.
A Troubleshooting
My system does not start. 1. Check if the system is connected to an electrical outlet and it is turned on. 2. Check if the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating System not found” appears or Windows does not start. 1. Check if there is a non-bootable CD/ DVD inside the optical disk drive. If so, remove the CD/ DVD then restart the computer. 2. Check Boot Device Priority settings in the BIOS Setup. The system can not be shut down.
Troubleshooting System speakers do not work. 1. Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. 2. If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check if the volume is muted. 3. If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect it. 4. If the system has OSD function, please adjust the volume of OSD. I cannot play a CD/ DVD with the DVD-ROM of the system. 1. Make sure the label of the CD/ DVD is facing up. 2.
