Adora24 Series All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AE61 System G52-AE611X1
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Adora24 Series 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. ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ MSI is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd.
Preface Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual. 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.
Adora24 Series 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 cso@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.
Adora24 Series 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.
Adora24 Series WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect 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 (Polish) (Polski) Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. (Hungarian) (Magyar) Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005.
Adora24 Series (Serbian) (Srpski) Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja.
Preface (Norwegian) (Norsk) Under den europeiske unionens (“EU”) direktiv om deponering av elektronisk og elektrisk utstyr, direktiv 2002/96/EC, som trer i effekt 13. august 2005, kan ikke produkter av “elektronisk og elektrisk ustyr” lenger deponeres som husholdningsavfall og fabrikantene av disse produktene er forpliktet å ta tilbake slike produkter ved slutten av produktets levetid.
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 Adora24 Series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord LCD Display Wiper Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual & Quick Guide Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (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.
Adora24 Series System Overview Front View 1 2 3 1 1-3 5 1 Microphone 2 Webcam 3 LED Indicator (Optional) 4 Display 5 4 5 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.
Overview Rear View 1 1-4 1 2 1 Ventilator 2 Kensington Lock Port 3 Stand 3 1 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.
Adora24 Series Side View 1 5 3 7 9 1 4 2 6 11 13 12 8 10 System Power Button/ LED 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.
Overview 7 Down/ Volume Down Button 8 Card Reader Drive 9 USB 2.0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) (Optional) In Menu mode, this button indicates the cursor movement or OSD manual selection in decremental values. Out of Menu mode, it works as Volume Down button. The built-in card reader may support various types of memory cards. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
Adora24 Series Top and Bottom View 1 2 4 3 1 6 5 8 7 9 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. 2 Stand 3 Microphone Jack 4 Line-Out Jack Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface. This connector is provided for microphones. This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
Overview 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. 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.
Adora24 Series System Specifications Processor ■ Intel® CHV rPGA processor in the PGA988 package (TDP Max 35W) Chipset ■ Intel® Panther Point HM77 chipset Memory ■ 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 8GB LAN ■ Bluetooth: optionally supported through built-in Bluetooth module ■ Wireless LAN: optionally supported through Mini PCI-E WLAN module ■ Wired LAN: supported by Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit Ethernet controller Audio ■ HDA Codec by Realtek® ALC887 ■ Compliant with Azalia 1.
Overview WebCam ■ Support webcam with microphone Power Supply ■ 120 Watt AC/DC adapter with active PFC ■ Input: 100-240V, 2.0A, 50-60Hz ■ Output: 19V 6.
Adora24 Series 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. 1-11 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.
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. 4.
Adora24 Series 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 back of the system. 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 2-4 1 3 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.
Adora24 Series Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system.
Chapter 3 System Operations (Windows 7) This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
System Operations (Windows 7) System Booting Setup for the first time For the first-time use, you will need to go over the following steps to start using your AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you around 30 minutes. 1. Windows setup starts running. Please wait until Windows setup finishes the progress loading. 2. Select the language of the operating system and click [Next] to continue. 3. Choose the “Country or region”, “Time and currency”, and “Keyboard layout” you need. Click [Next] to continue.
Adora24 Series Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 3-3 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
System Operations (Windows 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.
Adora24 Series Wireless LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
System Operations (Windows 7) 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. 3-6 5. To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center].
Adora24 Series 6. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. 7. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. 3-7 8. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
System Operations (Windows 7) Sound Blaster Cinema (Optional) Sound Blaster Cinema improves how you experience stereo and multi-channel soundtracks from a variety of sources, including DVDs, games, CDs, MP3s and even Blu-Ray. Powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, the Sound Blaster Cinema delivers a much more realistic and immersive experience, conveniently placed in a central and intuitive console.
Adora24 Series Tool Tip When you hover the (mouse) cursor over a button, slider or feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item. Users Profile Drop down list provides three different profiles 1. Music Listening 2. Movies Watching 3. Games Playing A custom profile is available for you to customize the profile. It will be automatically saved once application has exit.
System Operations (Windows 7) Click on the circles to turn ON/OFF the individual features. A tick will imply the selected feature is turned ON and vice-versa. Control Slider The slider will be lighted up and ready for adjustment when the particular enhancement feature is turned on. You can drag the slider left or right to the desired level. It ranges from 0% to 100%, while bigger percentage indicates larger effect typically.
Adora24 Series ■ Audio Device Selection... - To select the desired audio output device to apply the SBX Pro Studio effects. Click on the “Audio Device Selection” option and select the desired output device from the drop down list. And click OK. ■ Software Language Selection... - To change into the desired display language of this program. Click on the “Software Language Selection” option. Choose the desired language from the drop down list of supported languages.
System Operations (Windows 7) 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. System Power Menu/ Enter Down/ Volume Down Mode/ Monitor Power Up/ Volume Up 3-12 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.
Adora24 Series 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. 3-13 After the settings are done, press the Mode button to exit.
System Operations (Windows 7) 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. 3-14 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.
Adora24 Series 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 OS ■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
System Operations (Windows 7) ■ 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 (Optional) 3-16 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.
Adora24 Series System Recovery Tool 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 (Windows 7) 3. Enter the Recovery Tool. This tool contains three features: Backup System, Restore System and Recover to factory default. System Backup 3-18 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.
Adora24 Series 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 (Windows 7) 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.
Adora24 Series 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.
System Operations (Windows 7) 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.
Adora24 Series 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 (Windows 7) 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. 3-24 2. The system will be recovered to factory settings. All data will be gone. Make sure all important data have been backed up.
Adora24 Series 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 (Windows 7) 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.
Chapter 4 System Operations (Windows 8) This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations. Important All information is subject to change without prior notice.
System Operations (Windows 8) System Booting Setup for the first time For the first-time use, you will need to go over the following steps to start using your AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you a while. 1. Windows setup starts running. Please wait until Windows setup finishes the progress loading. 2. Select the language of the operating system and click [Next] to continue. 3. Please read the license terms.
Adora24 Series Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 4-3 2. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].
System Operations (Windows 8) 3. To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]. 4. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. 4-4 5. Choose [Connect to the Internet].
Adora24 Series 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.
System Operations (Windows 8) Wireless LAN 1. Select [Settings] work. on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available net- 2. A list of available WLAN connections pops up. Choose a connection from the list.
Adora24 Series 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]. 4-7 5. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue.
System Operations (Windows 8) 6. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. 7. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
Adora24 Series Sound Blaster Cinema (Optional) Sound Blaster Cinema improves how you experience stereo and multi-channel soundtracks from a variety of sources, including DVDs, games, CDs, MP3s and even Blu-Ray. Powered by the SBX Pro Studio technologies, the Sound Blaster Cinema delivers a much more realistic and immersive experience, conveniently placed in a central and intuitive console.
System Operations (Windows 8) Tool Tip When you hover the (mouse) cursor over a button, slider or feature name on the panel, a tooltip will show, describing the particular function of that item. Users Profile Drop down list provides three different profiles 1. Music Listening 2. Movies Watching 3. Games Playing A custom profile is available for you to customize the profile. It will be automatically saved once application has exit.
Adora24 Series Click on the circles to turn ON/OFF the individual features. A tick will imply the selected feature is turned ON and vice-versa. Control Slider The slider will be lighted up and ready for adjustment when the particular enhancement feature is turned on. You can drag the slider left or right to the desired level. It ranges from 0% to 100%, while bigger percentage indicates larger effect typically.
System Operations (Windows 8) 4-12 ■ Audio Device Selection... - To select the desired audio output device to apply the SBX Pro Studio effects. Click on the “Audio Device Selection” option and select the desired output device from the drop down list. And click OK. ■ Software Language Selection... - To change into the desired display language of this program. Click on the “Software Language Selection” option. Choose the desired language from the drop down list of supported languages.
Adora24 Series 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. System Power Menu/ Enter Down/ Volume Down Mode/ Monitor Power Up/ Volume Up 4-13 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 (Windows 8) 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. 4-14 After the settings are done, press the Mode button to exit.
Adora24 Series 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. 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 (Windows 8) 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 OS ■ 4-16 [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display, hard drive, and battery.
Adora24 Series ■ 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 (Optional) 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 (Windows 8) Creating System Recovery Disc For the first-time use, it is highly recommended that you create a system recovery disc as the backup solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents. Before moving forward, please make sure your system booting setup is complete and go over the following procedures to get it done. 1. Double-click the “BurnRecovery” icon on the desktop to launch the Recovery Disc Creation Tool.
Adora24 Series 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disc] and click [Next] to continue. Alternatively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth advanced options. 4. The image of recovery disc is being created. It takes some time to finish the processing.
System Operations (Windows 8) 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare enough number of blank DVD discs. Insert the blank DVD disc into the optical disc drive and click [Next] to continue. 6. The Windows Disc Image Burner pops up. Click [Burn] to start the burning progress. It takes a while to finish the processing.
Adora24 Series 7. On completion of the disc creation, click [Close] to exit and take out the disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to create all recovery discs. 8. All recovery discs have been successfully created. Please store the discs carefully and click [Next] to continue.
System Operations (Windows 8) 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disc creation.
Adora24 Series System Recovery 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.
System Operations (Windows 8) Recovering the System with the Recovery Discs This section is meant for users to restore your system with the recovery discs that you created beforehand. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive. 2. Select [Settings] on Desktop, then “Change PC settings” to enter PC settings main page > General > Advanced startup, and click [Restart now] to restart the system. 4-24 3.
Adora24 Series 4. Select recovery disc the boot device. 5. Press any key to reconfirm the selection when the following message appears. 6. The Windows OS starts loading files. 4-25 7. The system recovery menu pops up. [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the whole HDD. All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to manufacturer default. Select [Hard Disk Recovery] only when your HDD is infected with fatal viruses and no solution can be found except a clear cleanup of the HDD.
System Operations (Windows 8) [System Partition Recovery] will format the C drive only. Only the C drive will be restored to manufacturer default. Other drives will not be affected. It is highly recommended that users select [System Partition Recovery] to restore the system. 8. The system recovery will format your HDD partition. Make sure that the important data have been backed up. Click [YES] to continue; click [NO] to stop the system recovery.
Adora24 Series 9. DO NOT turn off the system power while performing the system recovery function, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 10. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. 11. If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery procedures from the beginning.
System Operations (Windows 8) 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.
Adora24 Series 3. A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [refresh] to start. This might take a while. 4. After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows 8 utilities and widgets.
System Operations (Windows 8) Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings. 1. Select [Settings] on Desktop, then “Change PC settings” to enter PC settings main page > General > Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click [Get started]. 4-30 2. It will show the changes to be made during the process, click [Next] to continue.
Adora24 Series 3. You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions. 4. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs.
System Operations (Windows 8) 5. It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC.
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.
Adora24 Series 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.
