AE203 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AA8A System G52-AA8A1X1
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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.
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.
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.
Overview 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.
Rear View 1 1 1 4 3 5 1-4 2 7 9 6 8 10 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.
Overview 1 Ventilator 2 Stand 3 Cable Routing Hole 4 Kensington Lock Port 5 Stereo Speakers 6 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.
7 USB 2.0 Port 8 RJ-45 LAN Jack 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. 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.
Overview Side View 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 14 13 15 6 8 10 11 16 12 1-7 1 System Power LED 2 Monitor Power LED 3 Hard Disk Drive LED 4 System Power 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.
1-8 5 Monitor Power/ Mode Button 6 Menu/ Enter Button 7 Up/ Volume Up Button 8 Down/ Volume Down Button 9 USB 3.0 Port 10 This button works both as the monitor power button and as the signal input switch between PC & HDMI. Press this button to view the OSD menu or enter into the submenu. In Menu mode, this button indicates the cursor movement or OSD manual selection in incremental values. Out of Menu mode, it works as Volume Up button.
Overview 15 Eject Button 16 Ventilator Press the eject button to open the optical disc drive. 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 3.0 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel.
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. 1-10 To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual. For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer.
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.
Getting Started 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.
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.
3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
On-Screen Display (OSD) The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to tune the viewing options of the monitor, such as brightness, contrast, positioning, language, etc. Mode / Monitor Power Up / Volume Up System Power Menu / Enter Down / Volume Down 3-2 1. Press the Menu button to launch the OSD main menu. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired function menu and press the Menu button to enter. Use the Up and Down buttons to select or tune the values to suit your personal preferences.
System Operations Information: Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Menu Language (function available under Monitor mode): Changes language of menu. Factory Default: Resets monitor to original settings. Scaling: Expands image to full screen. 3-3 After the settings are done, press the Mode button to exit.
2. Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume. 3. Press the Mode button to view the signal source. Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode. 3-4 Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunction, enter the OSD menu and reset your monitor to restore all settings to manufacturer default for optimal performance.
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 ■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
■ 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 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.
System Operations Network Connection (Windows 7) Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-7 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.
Wireless LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-8 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. 3-9 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.
Network Connection (Windows 8.x) Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. 3-10 3. To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network].
System Operations 5. Choose [Connect to the Internet]. 6. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. 7. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
Wireless LAN 1. Select [Settings] on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available network. 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] under [Network and Internet] in [Control Panel]. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. 3-12 5. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 6.
System Operations 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.
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. 3-14 Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Select [Backup System] to enter. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
System Operations 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.
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.
System Operations 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. Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the keyboard to exit.
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.
System Operations 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 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. 3-20 2. The system will be recovered to factory settings. All data will be gone. Make sure all important data have been backed up. Select [NEXT] to continue.
System Operations 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.
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 Operations System Recovery (Windows 8.x) Important The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Windows OS and MSI utilities by default. 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.
Recovery from the Operating System Refresh PC The Refresh PC utility checks whether the system files, Windows registry, and other important system components are working fine or not; on finding issues with Windows files, it will attempt to repair your PC. If your PC isn’t running well, you can refresh it without losing your personal files. 1. Click [Settings] recovery]. on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and 2.
System Operations 4. A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [Refresh] to start. This might take a while. 5. After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows utilities and widgets.
Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings. 1. Click [Settings] recovery]. on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and 2. Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]. 3-26 3. It will show the changes to be made during the process, click [Next] to continue.
System Operations 4. You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions. 5. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs. 3-27 6. It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC.
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.
