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Wind Top AP1920

All-in-One (AIO) PC

MS-A912 (V2.X) System

G52-A9121XF

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Page 1 Wind Top AP1920 All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-A912 (V2.X) System G52-A9121XF...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
▍ Preface contentS ▍ copyright notice ..................iii trademarks ....................iii Revision History..................iii Upgrade and Warranty ................iv Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ..............iv technical Support..................iv Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........v Safety Instructions ..................vi Weee Statement..................viii 1. overview....................1-1 Packing contents ..................... 1-2 System overview .....................
Page 3: Copyright Notice
MS-A912 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
▍ Preface Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgrad- able or replaceable by user’s request. to learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the User’s Manual. for any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer.
Page 5: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
MS-A912 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. these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.
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-A912 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 reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building.
Page 8: Weee Statement
▍ Preface 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 9 MS-A912 (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 10 ▍ Preface (thai) (ไทย) ภายใต้ ข ้ อ กำหนดของสหภาพยุ โ รป (“eU”) เกี ่ ย วกั บ ของเสี ย จากอุ ป กรณ์ ไ ฟฟ้ า และอิ เ ล็ ก ทรอนิ ก ส์ เลขที ่ 2002/96/ec ซึ ่ ง มี ผ ลบั ง คั บ ใช้ ต ั ้ ง แต่ ว ั น ที ่ 13 สิ ง หาคม 2005 ผู ้ ใ ช้ ไ ม่ ส ามารถทิ ้ ง ผลิ ตภั...
Page 11 MS-A912 (Slovenian) (Slovenščina) Skladno z določili direktive evropske unije (“eU”) o odpadni električni in elektronski opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/eS, ki je veljavna od 13. avgusta, izdelkov “električne in elektronske opreme” ni dovoljeno odstranjevati kot običajne komunalne odpadke, proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani, da tovrstne izdelke na koncu njihove življenjske dobe sprejmejo nazaj.
Page 13: Overview
1 overview Wind top AP1920 is integrated in design, selecting a stylish ap- pearance with a glassy frame, 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 and energy saving capability so you may roam freely in the realm of cyberspace.
Page 14: Packing Contents
▍ overview acking OntentS Ac/ Dc Adapter Ac Power cord Wind top Series User Manual & Stand Driver/ Utility Disk Quick Guide lcD Display Wiper Keyboard (optional) Mouse (optional) * Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. * the picture is for your reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary depending on the model you purchased.
Page 15: System Overview
MS-A912 yStem verview front View Webcam (optional) - the built-in webcam with the microphone can be used for picture tak- ing, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive ap- plications. Microphone (optional) - the built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online.
Page 16 ▍ overview System Power button/ leD - Press the system power button to turn the system on or off. the pow- er 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 17: Rear View
MS-A912 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 18 ▍ overview Ventilator - the ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Power Jack - the power adapter converts Ac power to Dc power for this jack. Pow- er supplied through this jack supplies power to the Pc.
Page 19: Lan Jack
MS-A912 USb Port - 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. lAn Jack - the standard RJ-45 lAn jack is provided for connection to the local Area network (lAn).
Page 20 ▍ overview Side View Ventilator - the ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. eject button/ oDD leD - Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive. the oDD leD is on when cD/ DVD is read from or written to the optical disk drive.
Page 21 MS-A912 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. 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...
Page 22: Mainboard Specifications
▍ overview ainbOard PecificatiOnS Processor ■ Intel Atom Dual-core Processor D525 ® ™ chipset ■ South bridge: Intel ® nM10 express chipset Memory ■ 1 DDR3 800/667 So-DIMM slot ■ Supports the maximum 4Gb ■ Gigabit fast ethernet by Realtek ®...
Page 23: System Specifications
MS-A912 yStem PecificatiOnS lcD Display ■ 18.5” tft lcD display with an optimal resolution of 1366 X 768 ■ Standard proportion of 16:9 widescreen (full HD) Input/ output (I/o) ■ 1 lAn jack ■ 1 power jack ■ 2 PS/2 ports ■...
Page 24 ▍ overview & U OmPOnent ePlacement Pgrade Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased. Memory Hard Disk Drive 1-12...
Page 25 MS-A912 Wireless lAn 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 location for as- sistance.
Page 27: 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 28 ▍ 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 29: Having Good Working Habits
MS-A912 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 30: Knowing The Keyboard (Optional)
▍ Getting Started nOwing tHe eybOard PtiOnal Wind top Series AIo Pc packs with a wired keyboard that helps your control of the system. ▶ Specifications ■ compatible with eU/UK/US/JP/KR language layout ■ Isolated keycap for easy typing ■ low profile with silk printing technology ■...
Page 31 MS-A912 ▶ Multimedia Keys fn + f5 brightness down fn + f6 brightness up 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...
Page 32: Connecting Peripheral Devices
▍ Getting Started 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 33 MS-A912 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 34 ▍ 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 35: Connecting Power
MS-A912 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Creating System Recovery Disk
MS-A912 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 40 ▍ 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 41 MS-A912 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 42 ▍ 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 43 MS-A912 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 44 ▍ System operations Step 9. check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. click [finish] to complete recovery disk creation.
Page 45: Network Connection Under Windows 7
MS-A912 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 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. 3-10...
Page 47: Wireless Lan
MS-A912 Wireless lAn  Step 1. Go to [Start] > [control Panel]. Step 2. Select [connect to the Internet] under [network and Internet]. 3-11...
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-A912 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-A912 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. 3-15...
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-A912 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: Power Management
▍ System operations 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 55 MS-A912 ■ 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 56: System Recovery (Optional)
▍ System operations yStem ecOvery PtiOnal 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 57 MS-A912 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. Press [oK] to confirm.
Page 58 ▍ System operations 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 59 MS-A912 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 60 ▍ System operations [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 61 MS-A912 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.