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AE201
All-in-One (AIO) PC
MS-AA82 System
G52-AA821X5

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  • Page 1 AE201 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AA82 System G52-AA821X5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Copyright Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Trademarks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Upgrade and Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ����������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Green Product Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv Environmental Policy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Battery Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi CE Conformity �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    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�...

  • Page 4: Upgrade And Warranty

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance� ◙ Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information via http://www�msi�com/service/download/ ◙ Contact our technical staff via http://support�msi�com/ Green Product Features ◙...

  • Page 5: Environmental Policy

    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�com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products�...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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�...
  • Page 7 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�...

  • Page 8: Ce Conformity

    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�...

  • Page 9: Overview

    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 —...

  • Page 10: Packing Contents

    Overview Overview Packing Contents All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual & Driver/Utility Disc Display Wiper 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�...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    All-in-One PC All-in-One PC System Overview  Front View Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online� Webcam The built-in webcam with the microphone can be used for picture taking, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive applications� LED Indicator (Optional) The LED indicator indicates when it is recording�...
  • Page 12 Overview Overview  Rear View 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�...
  • Page 13 All-in-One PC All-in-One PC Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� Stand Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface� Cable Routing Hole Route the cables through the cable routing hole to avoid cable spaghetti when connecting devices�...
  • Page 14 Overview Overview 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 Green/ Orange Color LED State Condition Left Yellow LAN link is not established� On (steady state) LAN link is established�...
  • Page 15 All-in-One PC All-in-One PC  Side View System Power LED 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�...
  • Page 16 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�...
  • Page 17 All-in-One PC All-in-One PC Eject Button Press the eject button to open the optical disc drive� Ventilator 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�...

  • Page 18: Component Replacement & Upgrade

    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� 1-10 To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual�...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    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�...

  • Page 20: Safety & Comfort Tips

    Getting Started 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�...

  • Page 21: Hardware Setup

    All-in-One PC 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�...
  • Page 22 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� 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�...

  • Page 23: System Operations

    Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations� Important All information is subject to change without prior notice�...

  • Page 24: Power Management

    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�...
  • Page 25 All-in-One PC ■ 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”...

  • Page 26: Network Connection (Windows 7)

    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� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password�...
  • Page 27 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�...
  • Page 28 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� 7� Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed�...

  • Page 29: Network Connection (Windows 8.X)

    All-in-One PC 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� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]� 4� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�...
  • Page 30 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�...
  • Page 31 All-in-One PC  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]�...

  • Page 32: System Recovery (Windows 7)

    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�...
  • Page 33 All-in-One PC 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�...
  • Page 34 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� 3-12...
  • Page 35 All-in-One PC 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�...
  • Page 36 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�...
  • Page 37 All-in-One PC 2� Select [OK] or [NE�T] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or default setup� Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately� With backup files: restoring the system to the previous backup  Without backup files: restoring the system to the default setup ...
  • Page 38 System Operations 3� The system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch � Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system�...
  • Page 39 All-in-One PC  System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings� All data on the 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�...
  • Page 40 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� 3-18...
  • Page 41 All-in-One PC 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�...

  • Page 42: System Recovery (Windows 8.X)

    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�...
  • Page 43 All-in-One PC  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�...
  • Page 44 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� 3-22...
  • Page 45 All-in-One PC Reset PC  The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings� 1� Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]� 2� Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]�...
  • Page 46 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� 3-24 6� It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC�...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting...
  • Page 48 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�...
  • Page 49 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�...

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