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MSI Wind Top AE2400 User Manual

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MS-AE1111 (V1.X) System
G52-AE111X8

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  • Page 1 Wind Top AE2400 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AE1111 (V1.X) System G52-AE111X8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ▍ Preface tAblE of contEntS ▍ copyright notice ..................iii trademarks ....................iii U.S. Patent numbers..................iii Revision History..................iii Upgrade and Warranty ................iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ..............iv technical Support..................iv Green Product features ................v Environmental Policy ...................v Safety Instructions ..................vi cE conformity ..................viii fcc-b Radio frequency Interference Statement........

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    MS-AE1111 copyright notice the material in this document is the intellectual property of MIcRo-StAR IntERnA- tIonAl. 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 im- provement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

  • Page 4: Upgrade And Warranty

    Alterna- tively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. ◙ Visit the MSI website for fAQ, technical guide, bIoS updates, driver updates and other information via http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service ◙...

  • Page 5: Green Product Features

    ◙ 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: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=html&name=service_ worldwide. ◙ Users may also reach us at gpgreenteam@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 MS-AE1111 never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri- cal 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: Weee Statement

    MS-AE1111 WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment, 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.
  • Page 10 ▍ 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...
  • Page 11 MS-AE1111 (Indonesia) (bahasa Indonesia) Sesuai dengan Regulasi Uni Eropa (“UE”) perihal WEEE (lim- bah 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 pak- ainya habis.
  • Page 12 ▍ 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...

  • Page 13: Overview

    1 overview Wind top AE2400 is integrated in design, selecting a stylish ap- pearance with a mirror screen, which displays the simplicity of modern individualism and the comfort of home. furthermore, it is accompanied with the best computer features, such as instant message, low acoustics, energy saving, and 802.11 b/g/n wire-...

  • Page 14: Packing Contents

    ▍ overview acking ontents Ac/Dc Adapter Wind top Series User Manual & Driver/Utility Disk Ac Power cord Quick Guide Keyboard (optional) Mouse (optional) lcD Display Wiper * 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 15: System Overview

    MS-AE1111 ystem verview front View...
  • Page 16 ▍ overview 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 tak- ing, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive ap- plications. lcD Display - 23.6-inch full-HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 wide- screen, and Multi-touch function IR Receiver...
  • Page 17 MS-AE1111 tV / Exit button - In Menu mode, touching this button escapes to the previous oSD level. out of Menu mode, it activates the application programs for tV function. Menu / Enter button - touch this button to view the oSD menu or enter into the submenu. Right / Volume Up button - In Menu mode, this button indicates the cursor movement or oSD manual selection in incremental values.
  • Page 18 ▍ overview Rear View 16 15 Important We suggest that you connect the Ac/Dc adapter to your AIo Pc first and then con- nect the Ac power cord to the socket-outlet for safety concerns.
  • Page 19 MS-AE1111 Ventilator - the ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. b-cAS card Reader Slot (optional for Japanese ISDb-t/S only) - this slot is provided for b-cAS (broadcast Satellite conditional Ac- cess System) card.
  • Page 20 ▍ overview Kensington lock Port - 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. the end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the AIo Pc in place.
  • Page 21 MS-AE1111 eSAtA Port (optional) - the eSAtA (external SAtA) port is provided for eSAtA hard disk drives. Headphone Jack - this connector is provided for headphones or speakers. Microphone Jack - this connector is provided for microphones. RJ-45 lAn Jack - the standard RJ-45 lAn jack is provided for connection to the local Area network (lAn).

  • Page 22: Side View

    ▍ overview Side View b-cAS card Reader Slot (optional for Japanese ISDb-t/S only) - this slot is provided for b-cAS (broadcast Satellite conditional Ac- cess System) card. optical Disk Drive - A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment. (blu-ray is optional.) Eject button - Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive.
  • Page 23 MS-AE1111 card Reader Drive - 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.

  • Page 24: Mainboard Specifications

    ▍ overview ainboard Pecifications Processor ■ lGA775 socket for Intel Pentium Dual-core, core™2 Duo, core™2 Quad ® ® processors ■ front Side bus (fSb) up to 1333 MHz ■ thermal Design Power (tDP) 65 W chipset ■ north bridge: Intel G41 Express ®...

  • Page 25: System Specifications

    MS-AE1111 ystem Pecifications Display ■ 23.6-inch full-HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 widescreen, and Multi-touch function Rear Panel I/o ■ 1 tV tuner antenna connector (Standard for ISDb-t, DVb-t, AtSc) ■ 1 tV tuner antenna connector (optional for ISDb-S) ■...
  • Page 26 ▍ overview & U omPonent ePlacement Pgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be up- gradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users pur- chased. Memory 1-14...
  • Page 27 Mini PcI-E card 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 loca- tion for assistance.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    chapter 2 Getting Started this chapter provides you with the information on hardware set- up procedures. While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity.

  • Page 30: Safety & Comfort Tips

    ▍ Getting Started & c afety omfort 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 31: Having Good Working Habits

    MS-AE1111 aving orking abits 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. ■...

  • Page 32: Knowing The Keyboard (Optional)

    Soft-touch and tactile feedback for comfortable typing ■ new concept elegant and slim keyboard in streamline shape ■ compact size for space saving ■ Especially fit for MSI lcD display ■ compatible with Windows 2000/ ME/ XP/ Vista/ 7 ® ■...
  • Page 33 MS-AE1111 ▶ 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...

  • Page 34: Positioning Your System

    ▍ Getting Started ositioning yoUr ystem Positioning Your AIo Pc Step 1. Place your AIo Pc on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk. Step 2. Pull the stand open and tilt the lcD display to an angle of between 11 and 15 degrees to suit your preference.

  • Page 35: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    MS-AE1111 onnecting eriPHeral evices 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 de- vice,..
  • Page 36 ▍ Getting Started connecting VGA-out & HDMI-In Devices (optional) this AIo Pc provides a VGA port and an HDMI port for connection to external monitors, projectors, set-top boxes, DVD players, digital video cameras, mini note- books, digital cameras, etc. VGA (Video Graphics Array) is a graphics display system for Pcs. VGA connec- tors and their associated cabling are always used solely to carry analog video signals along with digital clock and data.
  • Page 37 MS-AE1111 to connect the VGA/HDMI device, first make sure the AIo Pc and the targeted device are both powered off, and then connect the cable of the device to the VGA/HDMI port of your AIo Pc.
  • Page 38 ▍ Getting Started connecting the External SAtA Hard Disk Drive (optional) the eSAtA connector allows you to connect an external Serial AtA hard disk de- vice. the eSAtA standard interface supports “plug-and-play” technology, so that you can connect and remove the eSAtA devices without turning off the AIo Pc. to connect the eSAtA hard disk device, simply connect the cable of the device to the eSAtA connector of your AIo Pc.
  • Page 39 MS-AE1111 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 con- nection. for more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the lAn, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help.
  • Page 40 ▍ Getting Started Wireless lAn (optional)  this AIo Pc is equipped with wireless lAn module which allows users to per- form 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.
  • Page 41 MS-AE1111 bluetooth (optional)  optional USb-interfaced bluetooth modules are available for users to establish connection with various bluetooth-enabled devices. bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones, personal computers, printers, GPS receivers, PDAs, digi- tal cameras, and video game consoles through a secure, globally unlicensed In- dustrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) 2.4 GHz short-range radio frequency band- width.

  • Page 42: Connecting Power

    ▍ Getting Started onnecting ower 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.

  • Page 43: System Operations

    chapter 3 System operations this chapter provides you with essential information on system operations, such as system boot setup, recovery disk creation, network connection, SRS Premium Sound, 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.

  • Page 44: System Booting Setup For The First Time

    ▍ System operations ystem ooting etUP 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.

  • Page 45: Creating System Recovery Disk

    MS-AE1111 reating ystem ecovery 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 ac- cidents. before moving forward, please make sure your system booting setup is complete and go over the following procedures to get it done.
  • Page 46 ▍ 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.
  • Page 47 MS-AE1111 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.
  • Page 48 ▍ System operations Step 6. the Windows Disc Image burner pops up. click [burn] to start the burn- ing progress. It takes a while to finish the processing.
  • Page 49 MS-AE1111 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.
  • Page 50 ▍ System operations Step 9. check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. click [finish] to complete recovery disk creation.

  • Page 51: Network Connection Under Windows

    MS-AE1111 etwork onnection Under indows Wired lAn  Step 1. Go to [Start] > [control Panel]. Step 2. Select [connect to the Internet] under [network and Internet].
  • Page 52 ▍ 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. 3-10...

  • Page 53: Wireless Lan

    MS-AE1111 Wireless lAn  Step 1. Go to [Start] > [control Panel]. Step 2. Select [connect to the Internet] under [network and Internet]. 3-11...
  • Page 54 ▍ System operations Step 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless net- work. 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.
  • Page 55 MS-AE1111 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.

  • Page 56: Srs Premium Sound (Optional)

    ▍ System operations srs P remiUm oUnd Ptional SRS Premium Sound is a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art audio technologies that deliver a superior entertainment experi- ence for playback of music, video and game content on the Pc. With SRS Premium Sound your audio entertainment experience will sound better - more natural and immersive, with deeper bass, clearer dialog and outstanding surround sound.
  • Page 57 MS-AE1111 Step 3. choose the audio content you are listening to. the SRS Premium Sound will automatically process the specified audio signals to deliver enhanced audio performance. Step 4. the following settings allow for specific control of SRS tuning parameters and are provided for External Speakers and Headphones.

  • Page 58: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    ▍ System operations (osd) creen isPlay the on-screen display (oSD) allows you to tune the viewing options of the moni- tor, such as brightness, contrast, positioning, and language. It can be activated by touch buttons at the lower right corner. Right / Volume Up tV / Exit System Power...
  • Page 59 MS-AE1111 Main Menu Display color oSD Setup Use this menu to per- Enter this menu to adjust Enter this menu to tune sonalize your monitor the color temperature the appearance and settings. and RGb value of the time-out value of the monitor.
  • Page 60 ▍ System operations Display Submenus color Submenus oSD Submenus Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunc- tion, enter the oSD menu and auto adjust ( ) your monitor to restore all set- tings to manufacturer default for optimal performance. 3-18...

  • Page 61: Power Management

    MS-AE1111 ower anagement Power management of personal computers (Pcs) and monitors has the poten- tial 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 62 ▍ 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: ■...

  • Page 63: System Recovery

    Important the System Recovery function is only available on systems bundled with Win- dows 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 64 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.
  • Page 65 MS-AE1111 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. Recover 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.
  • Page 66 ▍ 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 ap- pears. Press any key to boot from cD or DVD ... 4.
  • Page 67 MS-AE1111 [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.
  • Page 68 ▍ 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.

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