Wind Top AP2000 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AA25 (V1.
▍ Preface ▍ Contents Copyright Notice �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Trademarks ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision History �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Upgrade and Warranty �������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ������������������������
MS-AA25 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.
MS-AA25 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.
▍ 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.
MS-AA25 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.
MS-AA25 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 (Greek) (Ελληνικά) Σύμφωνα με την Οδηγία 2002/96/ΕΚ της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης («ΕΕ») περί Απόρριψης Ηλεκτρικού και Ηλεκτρονικού Εξοπλισμού (WEEE), η οποία λαμβάνει ισχύ στις 13 Αυγούστου 2005, τα προϊόντα «ηλεκτρικού και ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού» δεν είναι δυνατόν να απορριφθούν πλέον ως κοινά απορρίμματα και οι κατασκευαστές κεκαλυμμένου ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού είναι υποχρεωμένοι να πάρουν πίσω αυτά τα προϊόντα στο τέλος της ωφέλιμης ζωής τους.
MS-AA25 (Indonesia) (Bahasa Indonesia) Sesuai dengan Regulasi Uni Eropa (“UE”) perihal WEEE (Limbah Peralatan Listrik dan Elektronik), Directive 2002/96/EC, yang berlaku sejak 13, 2005, produk “peralatan listrik dan elektronik” tidak lagi dapat dibuang sebagai sampah umum dan pabrik peralatan elektronik diwajibkan untuk mengambil kembali produk tersebut pada saat masa pakainya habis.
▍ Preface (Danish) (Dansk) I henhold til direktiv fra den europæiske union (EU) vedrørende elektrisk og elektronisk affald , Direktiv 2002/96/EC, som træder i kraft den 13. august 2005, må produkter som “elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr” ikke mere bortskaffes som kommunalt affald. Producenter af det pågældende, elektroniske udstyr vil være forpligtet til at tage disse produkter tilbage ved afslutningen på produkternes 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 Wind Top Series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord LCD Display Wiper Driver/Utility Disk User Manual & Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) Stylus (Optional) Quick Guide * Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. * The picture is for your reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary depending on the model you purchased.
MS-AA25 System Overview Front View 2 1 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1-3
▍ Overview 1 Microphone 2 Webcam 3 LCD Display 4 System Power Button/LED 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 20-inch TFT LCD display is with an optimal resolution of 1600 X 900 and standard proportion of 16:9 widescreen. Press the system power button to turn the system on or off.
MS-AA25 9 10 Auto Button Press this button to view and adjust the video mode menu or exit the submenu. Display Power Button Press this button to power on/off the monitor.
▍ Overview Rear View 1 2 4 5 3 1 6 14 9 8 7 10 11 12 13 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.
MS-AA25 1 Ventilator 2 Optical Disk Drive The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment. (Blu-ray is optional.
▍ Overview 8 Serial Port (Optional) 9 USB Port The serial port supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, credit card machine, etc. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is provided for attaching USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, camera, PDA or other USB-compatible devices. 10 DVI-I Port (Optional) 11 Line-Out Jack 12 Microphone Jack 13 RJ-45 LAN Jack The DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) port supports DVI-D / DVI-I and VGA devices.
MS-AA25 Side View 1 2 3 4 5 1 Optical Disk Drive A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment. (Blu-ray is optional.) 2 Eject Button 3 Eject Hole Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive. 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.
▍ Overview 1-10 4 Card Reader Drive 5 USB Port The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick), MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) or MMC (Multi-Media Card) cards that usually used in devices like digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. Contact the local dealer for further information and please be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.
MS-AA25 System Specifications Processor ■ Intel® Core™ i series processor Chipset ■ Intel® HM55 chipset Memory ■ 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 4GB LAN ■ Wired LAN: supported by Realtek® RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller ■ Wireless LAN: optionally supported through Mini PCI-E WLAN module Audio ■ HDA Codec by Realtek® ALCxxx series ■ Compliant with Azalia 1.
▍ 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.
MS-AA25 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Wireless LAN Card 5 Optical Disk Drive If the specified component has been determined by the MSI engineer or store as problematic or defective and may incur the need for replacement, you may bring the product for repair along with the warranty card, purchase invoice or receipt to the MSI-authorized service center closest to your location for assistance. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual.
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.
MS-AA25 Having Good Working Habits Having good working habits is important if you have to work with your AIO PC for long periods of time; otherwise, it may cause discomfort or injury to you. Please keep the following tips in mind when operating. ■ ■ ■ Change your posture frequently. Stretch and exercise your body regularly. Remember to take a break after working for a period of time.
▍ Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard (Optional) ▶ Specifications ■ Compatible with EU/UK/US/JP/KR language layout ■ Isolated keycap for easy typing ■ Low profile with silk printing technology ■ USB interface for all Windows® OS ■ Keystroke life: 12 million ■ Dimensions: 376.4 (L) X 155.09 (W) X 21.
MS-AA25 ▶ ▶ Multimedia Keys Fn + F7 Backward to previous track Fn + F8 Play and pause Fn + F9 Forward to next track Fn + F10 Mute function Fn + F11 Volume down Fn + F12 Volume up Hot Keys Fn + F1 Launch the default E-Mail applications Fn + F2 Lanuch the default internet browser and go to the default home page Fn + F3 Back to the previous web page Fn + F4 Forward to the next web page Fn + C Calculator Fn + Z Sleep mode (energy saving) Fn + W Wireless LAN Fn + K Camera 2-5
▍ Getting Started Positioning your System Positioning Your System Step 1. Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk. Step 2. Pull the stand open and tilt the LCD display. To stabilize the system, make sure that you pull the stand outwards to its fullest extent until the system is securely positioned.
MS-AA25 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. Connecting the USB Devices This AIO PC provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, external optical storage device,.. and etc. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device to the AIO PC.
▍ Getting Started Connecting Serial Devices (Optional) Serial ports are commonly used in applications such as industrial automation systems, scientific analysis, shop till systems and some industrial/consumer products. Users may connect barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, and credit card machine to this serial port.
MS-AA25 Connecting DVI-I Devices (Optional) The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices. Users may connect DVI-D / DVI-I and VGA devices to this DVI-I port.
▍ Getting Started Connecting the Communication Device Wired LAN The RJ-45 connector of the AIO PC 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 staff or network manager for help.
MS-AA25 Wireless LAN (Optional) This AIO PC is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows users to perform fast data transmission with standard IEEE 802.11 technology for wireless LAN. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network.
▍ Getting Started Connecting Power Connecting the AC Power Step 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and AC power cord. Step 2. Assemble the AC/DC adapter and the AC power cord. Step 3. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the AIO PC, and the male end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet. 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. Disconnecting the AC Power Step 4.
Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations, such as system boot setup, recovery disk creation, network connection, and so on. Important • It is highly recommended that you create a system recovery disk as the backup solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents. • All information is subject to change without prior notice.
▍ System Operations 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 Wind Top Series AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you around 30 minutes. Step 1. Windows setup starts running. Please wait until Windows setup finishes the progress loading. Step 2. Select the language of the operating system and click [Next] to continue. Step 3. Choose the “Country or region”, “Time and currency”, and “Keyboard layout” you need.
MS-AA25 Creating System Recovery Disk For the first-time use, it is highly recommended that you create a system recovery disk 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. Step 1. Double-click the “BurnRecovery” icon on the desktop to launch the Recovery Disc Creation Tool.
▍ System Operations Step 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disk] and click [Next] to continue. Alternatively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth advanced options. Choose between the provided options and click [Next] to continue.
MS-AA25 Step 4. The progress bar starts running to create the image of recovery disk. It takes some time to finish the processing. Step 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare enough number of blank DVD disks. Insert the blank DVD disk into the optical disk drive and click [Next] to continue.
▍ System Operations Step 6. The Windows Disc Image Burner pops up. Click [Burn] to start the burning progress. It takes a while to finish the processing.
MS-AA25 Step 7. On completion of the disk creation, click [Close] to exit and take out the disk. Follow the on-screen instructions to create all recovery disks. Step 8. All recovery disks have been successfully created. Please store the disks carefully and click [Next] to continue.
▍ System Operations Step 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disk creation.
MS-AA25 Touch Panel Calibration (Only for single-touch model) Wind Top Series AIO PC has touch panel function. If the mouse cursor can not match the move, users could use the IdeaCom TSC tool installed in system to adjust the accuracy of the touch panel. Please go over the following steps to get it done. Step 1. Locate the IdeaCom TSC tool at [Start] > [All Programs] > [IdeaCom TSC]. Step 2. Click [Calibration] to bring forth the default 9-point calibration.
▍ System Operations Step 3. For advanced settings, click [IdeaCom TSC] to launch the setup utility. Three calibration modes are provided: 4 points, 9 points, and 25 points. We suggest that users choose 9 points to adjust the touch panel. If users desire the best precision, then choose 25 points instead. Click [Calibration] to proceed and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the touch panel. Important • Do not touch the screen directly with any sharp-pointed object.
MS-AA25 Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN Step 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Step 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
▍ System Operations Step 3. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Step 4. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
MS-AA25 Wireless LAN Step 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Step 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
▍ System Operations Step 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network. Step 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. Step 5. To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center].
MS-AA25 Step 6. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue. Step 7. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. Step 8. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
▍ System Operations On-Screen Display (OSD) The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to tune the viewing options of the monitor, such as brightness, contrast, positioning, and language. It can be activated by buttons at the right side of the monitor.
MS-AA25 Step 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the OSD main menu. Use the Right and Left arrow buttons to select the desired function menu and press the MENU button to enter. Use the Right and Left arrow buttons to select or tune the values to suit your personal preferences. After the settings are done, press the AUTO button to exit.
▍ System Operations Adjusting wide screen mode Step 2. Press the Right & Left arrow buttons to adjust the system volume. Step 3. Press the AUTO button to view the video mode menu. Use the Right & Left arrow buttons to select a desired mode and press the AUTO button to exit after the selection is made. 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.
MS-AA25 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. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System and Security].
▍ System Operations ■ The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power. 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 mouse, ■ the keyboard. Energy Saving Tips: ■ Turn off the monitor by pressing the LCD power button of user inactivity.
MS-AA25 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 3. Select [Windows Setup] from the Windows Boot Manager menu. 4. Select [MSI Recovery Manager] to start the System Recovery Function; or select [EXIT] to restart the system. 5. The System Recovery Function will get your system back to default settings. Press [OK] to confirm. 6. Press [OK] to reconfirm and start the System Recovery Function. Alternatively, press [Cancel] to stop.
MS-AA25 7. The System Recovery Function is proceeding now. 8. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. Recovering the System with the Recovery Disks If the F3 hotkey recovery cannot work, try recovering your system with the recovery disks that you created beforehand. Follow the instructions below to continue: 1. Insert the recovery disk into the optical disk drive and restart the system. 2.
▍ System Operations 3. Select the [CD/DVD] device as the boot device and press [Enter] to confirm the selection. Press any key to reconfirm the selection when the following message appears. Press any key to boot from CD or DVD ... 4. The Windows OS starts loading files. Windows is loading files ... 5. 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.
MS-AA25 [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. 6. 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. Click [YES] again to reconfirm; click [NO] to stop the system recovery.
▍ System Operations 7. DO NOT turn off the system power while performing the system recovery function, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. 8. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. 9. If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery procedures from the beginning.
