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Page 1 Wind Top AP2021 Series All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AA72 System G52-AA721X8...
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
Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners� ￭ MSI is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co�, Ltd� ￭ Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation� ￭...
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 infor- mation� ◙ Users may also reach us at cso@msi�com for information regarding proper Dis- posal, 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 Wind Top 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�...
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 pro- visions 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
Wind Top Series 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 (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�...
Page 11 Wind Top Series (Serbian) (Srpski) Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj op- remi, 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�...
Page 12 Preface (Norwegian) (Norsk) Under den europeiske unionens (“EU”) direktiv om deponering av elektroni- sk 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...
Page 13: Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This system is designed with green commerce and smart digital lifestyle, using an anti-glare LED backlight display to increase clarity, while reducing the burden to the eyes. With the ultra-slim chassis and specially designed flex- ible-use base, it blends technology with life, making computers easier to use - suitable for both individual and business.
Page 14: Packing Contents
Overview Packing Contents Wind Top Series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual LCD Display Wiper Driver/ Utility Disk & 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 15: System Overview
Wind Top Series 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 tak- ing, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive ap- plications.
Page 16 Overview  Rear View...
Page 17 TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-defini- tion video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. With MSI Instant Display Technology, when you connect power to the AIO PC successfully, the monitor will automatically enter “stand by”...
Page 18 Overview 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 19: Side View
Wind Top Series  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 20 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 nor- mal USB 3.0 port, but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off.
Page 21 Wind Top Series Eject Button Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive. ODD LED If the ODD LED is on, it means the system is reading data from, or writing to, a CD or DVD. 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 22: System Specifications
Overview System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processor in the LGA1155 ® ® ® package (TDP Max 65 W) Chipset ■ Intel H61 chipset ® Memory ■ 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 8GB ■...
Page 23 Wind Top Series Storage ■ Hard Disk Drive: 3.5”, SATAII ■ Optical Disk Drive: Slim DVD Super Multi (Blu-ray is optional) ■ Card Reader: 3-in-1 SD/ MS/ MMC Stereo Speaker ■ 2 stereo speakers WebCam ■ Support webcam with microphone Power Supply ■...
Page 24: 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. 1-12 To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual.
Page 25: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information on hard- ware setup procedures. While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity.
Page 26: Safety & Comfort Tips
Getting Started Safety & Comfort Tips The AIO PC is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choos- ing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your PC for a long period of time. Your work area should have enough illumination.
Page 27: Hardware Setup
Wind Top Series Hardware Setup  Positioning Your System Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk. 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.
Page 28 Getting Started  Connecting the AC Power Assemble the AC/DC adapter and the AC power cord. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the AIO PC. 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 29: Powering On The System
Wind Top Series  Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system.
Page 31: System Operations (Windows 7)
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.
Page 32: System Booting Setup For The First Time
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 Wind Top Series AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you around 30 minutes. Windows setup starts running.
Page 33: Network Connection Under Windows
Wind Top Series Network Connection under Windows  Wired LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
Page 34 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.
Page 35: Wireless Lan
Wind Top Series  Wireless LAN 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet].
Page 36 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. 5.
Page 37 Wind Top Series 6. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to con- tinue. 7. Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to pro- ceed. 8. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change con- nection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
Page 38: On-Screen Display (Osd)
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. Mode / System Power Monitor Power Menu / Enter Up / Volume Up Down / Volume Down 1.
Page 39 Wind Top Series Adjusting screen position Adjusting phase/focus & clock/pitch Adjusting signal source Adjusting OSD position & timeout Specifying language Scenery mode...
Page 40 System Operations (Windows 7) Resetting system Adjusting wide screen mode 2. Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume. 3-10 3. Press the Mode button to view the signal source. Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode.
Page 41: Power Management
Wind Top 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.
Page 42 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) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity.
Page 43: System Recovery Tool
Wind Top 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.
Page 44: System Backup
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 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 45 Wind Top 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 3-15  Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.
Page 46 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.
Page 47: System Restore
Wind Top 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.
Page 48 System Operations (Windows 7) 2. Select [OK] or [NEXT] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or de- fault setup. Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately. With backup files: restoring the system to the previous backup ...
Page 49 Wind Top 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.
Page 50: System Recovery
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.
Page 51 Wind Top 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. 3-21...
Page 52 System Operations (Windows 7) 5. The following message indicates a successful system recovery. Press [OK] to fin- ish. 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 53: System Operations (Windows 8)
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.
Page 54: System Booting Setup For The First Time
System Operations (Windows 8) 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. Windows setup starts running.
Page 55: Network Connection Under Windows
Wind Top Series Wind Top Series Network Connection under Windows  Wired LAN Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].
Page 56 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. Choose [Connect to the Internet].
Page 57 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection.
Page 58 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8)  Wireless LAN Select [Settings] on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available net- work. A list of available WLAN connections pops up. Choose a connection from the list.
Page 59 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center] under [Network and Internet] in [Control Panel]. Select [Set up a new connection or network]. Followingly, choose [Manually connect to a wireless network] and click [Next] to continue.
Page 60 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed. A new WLAN connection has been made. Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings.
Page 61: On-Screen Display (Osd)
Wind Top Series Wind Top 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. Mode / System Power Monitor Power Menu / Enter Up / Volume Up Down / Volume Down 1.
Page 62 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) Adjusting screen position Adjusting phase/focus & clock/pitch Adjusting signal source Adjusting OSD position & timeout 4-10 4-10 Specifying language Scenery mode...
Page 63 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series Resetting system Adjusting wide screen mode 2. Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume. 4-11 4-11 3. Press the Mode button to view the signal source. Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode.
Page 64: Power Management
System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) Power Management 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 65 Wind Top Series Wind Top 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”...
Page 66: Creating System Recovery Disc
System Operations (Windows 8) 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 ac- cidents.
Page 67 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disc] and click [Next] to continue. Alterna- tively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth advanced options. 4. The image of recovery disc is being created. It takes some time to finish the processing.
Page 68 System Operations (Windows 8) 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.
Page 69 Wind Top Series Wind Top 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.
Page 70 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Fin- ish] to complete recovery disc creation. 4-18 4-18...
Page 71: System Recovery
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 72: Recovering The System With The Recovery Discs
System Operations (Windows 8) 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: Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive.
Page 73 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series Select recovery disc the boot device. Press any key to reconfirm the selection when the following message ap- pears. The Windows OS starts loading files. 4-21 4-21 The system recovery menu pops up. [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the whole HDD.
Page 74 System Operations (Windows 8) 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.
Page 75 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series DO NOT turn off the system power while performing the system recovery function, or it may cause unknown damage to the system. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. 4-23 4-23 If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery...
Page 76: Recovery From The Operating System
System Operations (Windows 8) 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.
Page 77 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [refresh] to start. This might take a while. After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows 8 utilities and widgets.
Page 78 System Operations (Windows 8) System Operations (Windows 8) Reset PC  The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings. Select [Settings] on Desktop, then “Change PC settings” to enter PC settings main page > General > Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click [Get started].
Page 79 Wind Top Series Wind Top Series You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions. Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs. 4-27 4-27...
Page 80 System Operations (Windows 8) It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC. 4-28...
Page 81: Troubleshooting
Appendix A Troubleshooting...
Page 82 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 83 Wind Top 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.

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