Preface Preface Contents Copyright Notice ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Trademarks ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������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 ����������������������������������������viii WEEE Statement ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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� ■...
Alterna- tively, 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/ ◙...
Users should contact the local authorized point of collec- tion 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 gpgreenteam@msi�com for information regarding proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products�...
Preface 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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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�...
Preface Preface CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO�, LTD declares that this de- vice 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�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 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�...
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Preface 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...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series (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 terse- but pada saat masa pakainya habis�...
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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 af- fald�...
Chapter 1 Overview This system is integrated in design, selecting a stylish appearance with a mirror screen, which displays the sim- plicity of modern individualism and the comfort of home� With a touchscreen display, flawless audio/video capa- bilities, and intuitive user interface, it blends technology with life, making computers easier and more fun to use —...
Overview Overview Packing Contents Wind Top Series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual & Driver/Utility Disk LCD 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�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 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 taking, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive applications�...
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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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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�...
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Overview Overview RJ-45 LAN Jack The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Net- work (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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 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�...
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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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Optical Disk Drive A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment (Blu-ray is optional)� Eject Hole 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 Overview System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Core™ i series processor ® Chipset ■ Intel H61 chipset ® Memory ■ 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 8GB ■ Wired LAN: supported by Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet controller ®...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Side Input/ Output ■ 2 USB 3.0 ports (optional) ■ 1 B-CAS card reader slot (optional for Japanese ISDB-T/S only) ■ 1 card reader ■ 1 DC power jack Storage ■ Hard Disk Drive: 3.5”, SATAII ■...
Overview Component Replacement & Upgrade 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� 1-12 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 hard- ware setup procedures� While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity�...
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� 1�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 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�...
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Getting Started 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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system�...
Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations, such as system boot setup, recovery disc creation, network connection, and so on� Important It is highly recommended that you create a system re- • covery disc as the backup solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents�...
System Operations 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�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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�...
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System Operations System Operations 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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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...
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System Operations System Operations 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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 9� Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files� Click [Fin- ish] to complete recovery disc creation�...
System Operations System Operations Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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�...
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System Operations System Operations Wireless LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3-10 3-10...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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 connec- tion�...
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System Operations System Operations 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� 3-12 3-12 8� A new WLAN connection has been made� Click [Close] to exit or select [Change connection settings] to modify the WLAN settings�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series THX TruStudio PRO (Optional) THX TruStudio PRO is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live perfor- mances, films, and recording studios - to the PC� THX TruStudio provides the latest ground-breaking technol-...
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System Operations System Operations 3� Choose the audio effect you need and fine-tune the value to suit your pref- erences� The THX TruStudio PRO will process the specified audio signals to deliver enhanced audio performance� Surround controls the level of audio immer- sion in music, movies and games�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Speaker enhances the sound quality and bass of any speaker system for a better lis- tening experience� Instructions: 1� Select Speaker� 2� Drag the slider left or right� Changes can be heard when adjusting the slid- er�...
System Operations System Operations On-Screen Display (OSD) The on-screen display (OSD) allows you to tune the viewing options of the moni- tor, such as brightness, contrast, positioning, language, etc� Mode / System Power Monitor Power Menu / Enter Up / Volume Up Down / Volume Down 3-16 3-16...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Adjusting screen position Adjusting phase/focus & clock/pitch Adjusting signal source Adjusting OSD position & timeout 3-17 3-17 Specifying language Scenery mode...
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System Operations System Operations Resetting system Adjusting wide screen mode 2� Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume� 3-18 3-18 3� Press the Mode button to view the signal source� Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode�...
Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 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.
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System Operations 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. Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualified monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep”...
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�...
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System Operations System Operations 3� Select [MSI Recovery Manager] to start the System Recovery Function; or select [EXIT] to restart the system� 4� The System Recovery Function will get your system back to default settings� Press [OK] to confirm� 5� Press [OK] to reconfirm and start the System Recovery Function� Alternatively, press [Cancel] to stop�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series Recovering the System with the Recovery Discs If the F3 hotkey recovery cannot work, try recovering your system with the recov- ery discs that you created beforehand� Follow the instructions below to continue: 1�...
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System Operations System Operations 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 re- stored 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�...
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Wind Top AE2211 series Wind Top AE2211 series 7� DO NOT turn off the system power while performing the system recovery func- tion, 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�...
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