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MS-AF15 System
G52-AF151X6

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  • Page 1 AG2712A All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AF15 System G52-AF151X6...

  • 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 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 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

    All-in-One PC 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 All-in-One PC (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 backlit LED 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 All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual 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

    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 The LED indicator indicates when it is recording.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    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 17 With MSI Instant Display Technology, when you connect power to the AIO PC success- fully, the monitor will automatically enter “stand by” mode without pressing the power button.
  • 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

    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 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 normal USB 3.0 port, but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off. Us- ers will no longer need to power on the system just to charge USB devices.

  • Page 21: System Specifications

    All-in-One PC System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Ivy Bridge processor in the rPGA988 package ® Chipset ■ Intel HM77 chipset ® Memory ■ 4 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 16GB ■ Bluetooth: optionally supported through built-in Bluetooth module ■...
  • Page 22 Overview Side Input/ Output ■ 1 power jack ■ 2 USB 3.0 ports (Optional) ■ 1 B-CAS card reader slot (Optional for Japanese ISDB-T/S only) Storage ■ Card Reader: 3-in-1 SD/ MS/ MMC ■ Hard Disk Drive: 3.5”, SATAIII; 2.5”, SSD (Optional) ■...

  • Page 23: Component Replacement & Upgrade

    All-in-One PC 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. 1-11 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

    All-in-One PC Hardware Setup  Positioning Your System Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk. Pull the stand open until it snaps in place (=13 degrees). You can also tilt the moni- tor to an angle of between 13 and 45 degrees to suit your preference.
  • 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

    All-in-One PC  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 AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you around 30 minutes. Windows setup starts running.

  • Page 33: Network Connection Under Windows

    All-in-One PC 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

    All-in-One PC  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 All-in-One PC 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: Thx Trustudio Pro (Optional)

    System Operations (Windows 7) THX TruStudio PRO (Optional) THX TruStudio PRO is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios - to the PC. THX TruStudio provides the lat- est ground-breaking technologies that deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it.
  • Page 39 All-in-One PC 3. Choose the audio effect you need and fine-tune the value to suit your preferences. 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. Instructions: Select Surround.
  • Page 40 System Operations (Windows 7) Speaker enhances the sound quality and bass of any speaker system for a better lis- tening experience. Instructions: Select Speaker. Drag the slider left or right. Changes can be heard when adjusting the slid- Click the triangle under the slider to confirm the adjustment.

  • Page 41: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    All-in-One PC 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 3-11 1.
  • Page 42 System Operations (Windows 7) Adjusting screen position Adjusting phase/focus & clock/pitch Adjusting signal source Adjusting OSD position & timeout 3-12 Specifying language Scenery mode...
  • Page 43 All-in-One PC Resetting system Adjusting wide screen mode 2. Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume. 3-13 3. Press the Mode button to view the signal source. Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode. Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunction, enter the OSD menu and reset your monitor to restore all settings to manufacturer...

  • Page 44: Power Management

    System Operations (Windows 7) 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 45 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 (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity.

  • Page 46: System Recovery Tool

    System Operations (Windows 7) 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 47: System Backup

    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 48 System Operations (Windows 7) 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. 3-18 Subsequent Backups  Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files.
  • Page 49 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 50: System Restore

    System Operations (Windows 7) 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 51 All-in-One PC 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 52 System Operations (Windows 7) 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 53: System Recovery

    All-in-One PC  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 54 System Operations (Windows 7) 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. 3-24...
  • Page 55 All-in-One PC 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 57: 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 58: System Booting Setup For The First Time

    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. Please wait until Windows setup finishes the progress loading.

  • Page 59: Network Connection Under Windows

    All-in-One PC Network Connection under Windows  Wired LAN Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].
  • Page 60 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 61 All-in-One PC 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 62 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 63 All-in-One PC 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 64 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 65: Thx Trustudio Pro (Optional)

    All-in-One PC 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- ogies that deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it.
  • Page 66 System Operations (Windows 8) 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.
  • Page 67 All-in-One PC Speaker enhances the sound quality and bass of any speaker system for a better lis- tening experience. Instructions: Select Speaker. Drag the slider left or right. Changes can be heard when adjusting the slid- Click the triangle under the slider to confirm the adjustment.

  • Page 68: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    System Operations (Windows 8) 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 4-12 1.
  • Page 69 All-in-One PC Adjusting screen position Adjusting phase/focus & clock/pitch Adjusting signal source Adjusting OSD position & timeout 4-13 Specifying language Scenery mode...
  • Page 70 System Operations (Windows 8) Resetting system Adjusting wide screen mode 2. Press the Up & Down buttons to adjust the system volume. 4-14 3. Press the Mode button to view the signal source. Press it again to select PC/ HDMI/ monitor off mode. Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunc- tion, enter the OSD menu and reset your monitor to restore all settings to manufac-...

  • Page 71: Power Management

    All-in-One PC 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 72 System Operations (Windows 8) ■ 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 73: Creating System Recovery Disc

    All-in-One PC 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. Before moving forward, please make sure your system booting setup is complete and go over the following procedures to get it done.
  • Page 74 System Operations (Windows 8) 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 75 All-in-One PC 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 76 System Operations (Windows 8) 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 77 All-in-One PC 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Fin- ish] to complete recovery disc creation. 4-21...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Recovering The System With The Recovery Discs

    All-in-One PC  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. Select [Settings] on Desktop, then “Change PC settings”...
  • Page 80 System Operations (Windows 8) 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. 4-24 The system recovery menu pops up. [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the whole HDD.
  • Page 81 All-in-One PC [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. The system recovery will format your HDD partition.
  • Page 82 System Operations (Windows 8) 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. 4-26 If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery procedures from the beginning.

  • Page 83: Recovery From The Operating System

    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 84 System Operations (Windows 8) 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. 4-28...
  • Page 85 All-in-One PC 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 86 System Operations (Windows 8) 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. 4-30...
  • Page 87 All-in-One PC It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC. 4-31...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting...
  • Page 90 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 91 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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