AE202 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AA87 System G52-AA871X1
Preface Contents Copyright Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Trademarks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Acqu
All-in-One PC 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.
Preface 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.
All-in-One PC 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.
Preface 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.
All-in-One PC 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.
Preface 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.
Chapter 1 Overview This system is integrated in design, selecting a stylish appearance with a mirror screen, which displays the simplicity of modern individualism and the comfort of home. With a touchscreen display, flawless audio/ video capabilities and intuitive user interface, it blends technology with life, making computers easier and more fun to use — suitable for the whole family.
Overview Packing Contents 1-2 All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Display Wiper Driver/ Utility Disc User Manual & Quick Guide Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) Stylus (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.
All-in-One PC System Overview Front View 1 2 4 3 5 1-3 1 Microphone 2 Webcam 3 LED Indicator (Optional) 4 IR Receiver (Optional) 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.
Overview Rear View 1 1 1 2 1-4 4 5 3 10 8 6 7 11 12 9 Important We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter to your AIO PC first and then connect the AC power cord to the socket-outlet for safety concerns.
All-in-One PC 1 Ventilator 2 Kensington Lock Port 3 Stand 4 Cable Routing Hole 5 Stereo Speakers 6 TV Tuner Antenna Connector (Optional) 7 HDMI-Out Port (Optional) The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. This AIO PC provides a Kensington lock port, which allows users to secure the AIO PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable.
Overview 9 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. Yellow LED Color LED State Condition Left 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.
All-in-One PC Side View 1 3 5 2 4 7 6 8 9 10 14 13 15 11 12 1-7 1 System Power LED 2 Monitor Power LED 3 Hard Disk Drive LED 4 System Power Button 5 Monitor Power Button 6 Menu Button 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. The power LED glows when the monitor is turned on and goes off when the monitor is shut down.
Overview 7 Brightness Up / Volume Up Button 8 Brightness Down / Volume Down Button 9 USB 3.0 Port 10 USB 3.0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) 11 Card Reader Drive 12 Power Jack 13 Optical Disc Drive 14 Eject Hole 15 Eject Button 1-8 Press this button to tune the brightness/volume up. Press this button to tune the brightness/volume down. The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed) data transfer rate.
All-in-One PC 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.
Chapter 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.
Getting Started 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.
All-in-One PC Hardware Setup Positioning Your System 1. Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk. 2. Pull the stand open and tilt the monitor. To stabilize the system, make sure that the stand has been pulled until the mark on its hinge aligns to the edge of the hinge cover. Proper positioning helps to reduce your eye strain & muscle fatigue as well.
Getting Started Connecting the AC Power 1. Assemble the AC/DC adapter and the AC power cord. 2. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the AIO PC. 3. Plug the male end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet. 2 1 3 2-4 Important We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter to your AIO PC first and then connect the AC power cord to the socket-outlet for safety concerns. Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system.
Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
System Operations 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 7 ■ 3-2 [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
All-in-One PC 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. ■ 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.
System Operations Network Connection (Windows 7) 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.
All-in-One PC 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.
System Operations 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.
All-in-One PC 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.
System Operations 3. Enter the Recovery Tool. This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default. 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. 3-8 Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Backup System] to enter.
All-in-One PC 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 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.
All-in-One PC 5. The following message indicates a successful system backup. Press [OK] to finish. 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. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Restore System] to enter.
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.
All-in-One PC 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.
System Operations 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. 3-14 2.
All-in-One PC 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.
Appendix A Troubleshooting
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.
All-in-One PC 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.
