MSI AE1920 User Manual

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All-in-One (AIO) PC

MS-A923 (V1.X) System

G52-A9231XA

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Page 1 Wind Top AE1920 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-A923 (V1.X) System G52-A9231XA...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
▍ Preface table of contents ▍ copyright notice ��iii trademarks ��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�� viii Weee statement��ix 1�...
Page 3: Copyright Notice
MS-A923 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-A923 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-A923 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-A923 (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: 1� Overview
Chapter 1 Overview Wind Top AE1920 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-A923 ystem verview 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: Rear View
▍ Overview Rear View 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 17 MS-A923 Ventilator - The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Optical Disk Drive - A DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment. (Blu-ray is optional.) Card Reader Drive - The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card,...
Page 18 ▍ 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 19: Side View
MS-A923 Side View 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. 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.
Page 20 ▍ Overview USB Ports - 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. Ventilator - The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating.
Page 21: Mainboard Specifications
MS-A923 ainboard pecificationS Processor ■ Intel Atom™ Single/ Dual-Core Processor D425/ D525 (Optional) ® ■ CPU Frequency 1.8 GHz Chipset ■ Intel NM10 Express Chipset ® Memory ■ 2 DDR3 800MHz SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 4GB ■ Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Realtek RTL8111C GbE controller ®...
Page 22: System Specifications
▍ Overview yStem pecificationS Display ■ 18.5” TFT LCD display with an optimal resolution of 1366 X 768 ■ Standard proportion of 16:9 widescreen Rear Panel I/O ■ 1 power jack ■ 4 USB ports ■ 1 RJ-45 LAN jack ■...
Page 23 MS-A923 & 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 1-11...
Page 24 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Having Good Working Habits
MS-A923 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 28: 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 29 MS-A923 ▶ 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 30: 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 14 and 24 degrees to suit your preference.
Page 31: Connecting Peripheral Devices
MS-A923 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 32 ▍ 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 con- nection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help.
Page 33 MS-A923 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 34: 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 35: 3� 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 36: 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 37 MS-A923 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 38 ▍ 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 39 MS-A923 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 40 ▍ 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 41 MS-A923 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 42 ▍ System Operations Step 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disk creation.
Page 43: Touch Panel Calibration (Only For Single-Touch Model)
MS-A923 ouCh anel aliBration nly 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.
Page 44 ▍ 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.
Page 45: Network Connection Under Windows
MS-A923 etwork onneCtion unDer inDowS Wired LAN  Step 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Step 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-11...
Page 46 ▍ 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. 3-12...
Page 47: Wireless Lan
MS-A923 Wireless LAN  Step 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Step 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-13...
Page 48 ▍ 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 49 MS-A923 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 50: Ralink Wireless Lan Connection (Optional)
▍ System Operations ralink w lan C ireleSS onneCtion ptional Step 1. Right-click the Ralink Wireless LAN Card status icon in the lower right corner, and then click Launch Config Utility. Step 2. The window displays some available wireless networks. Choose a net- work, and then click Connect.
Page 51 MS-A923 Step 3. There may prompt you to enter a key. Type the network key and then click OK. Step 4. Now, you’re ready to browse the Web wirelessly. 3-17...
Page 52: 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 53 MS-A923 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 54: 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 buttons at the right side of the monitor. Step 1.
Page 55 MS-A923 Adjusting signal source Adjusting positioning & timeout Specifying language Resetting system Reading system information Adjusting wide screen mode 3-21...
Page 56 ▍ System Operations 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 ar- row buttons to select a desired mode and press the AUTO button to exit after the selection is made.
Page 57: Power Management
MS-A923 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 58 ▍ 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 59: 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 60 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 61 MS-A923 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 62 ▍ 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 63 MS-A923 [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 64 ▍ 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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