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 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
All-in-One PC 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 improve- ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice�...
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 ◙...
Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products� Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regula- tion (Regulation EC No� 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html...
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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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�...
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�...
Chapter 1 Overview This system is designed with green commerce and smart digital lifestyle, using an LED backlit display to increase clarity, while reducing the burden to the eyes� With the compact chassis and flexible stand, it blends technology with life, making computers easier to use - suitable for both individuals and businesses�...
Overview Packing Contents All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord User Manual Display Wiper Driver/ Utility Disc & 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�...
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 (Optional) The LED indicator indicates when it is recording�...
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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All-in-One PC Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� Kensington Lock Port This AIO PC provides a Kensington lock port, which allows users to secure the AIO PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable�...
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Overview USB 2�0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices� It supports up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate� Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones� Line-Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers�...
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�...
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USB 3�0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) 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�...
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� For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer�...
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 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� 1�...
All-in-One PC Hardware Setup Positioning Your System 1� Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk� 2� Tilt the display and pull the stand outwards to your desired extent� Make sure the system is securely positioned before powering it on�...
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�...
Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations� Important All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
System Operations 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�...
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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 quali- fied monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep”...
System Operations Network Connection (Windows 7) Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 3� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password�...
All-in-One PC Wireless LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]� 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�...
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System Operations 5� To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center]� 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�...
All-in-One PC Network Connection (Windows 8) Wired LAN 1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]� 2� Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]� 3� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]� 4� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�...
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System Operations 5� Choose [Connect to the Internet]� 6� Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password� 7� Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection�...
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All-in-One PC Wireless LAN 1� Select [Settings] on Desktop, locate a wireless icon with available network� 2� A list of available WLAN connections pops up� Choose a connection from the list� 3� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center] under [Network and Internet] in [Control Panel]�...
System Operations System Recovery (Windows 7) 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�...
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�...
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System Operations 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 Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files� 3-12...
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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�...
System Operations 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�...
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All-in-One PC 2� Select [OK] or [NE�T] 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 ...
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System Operations 3� The system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch � Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch off the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system�...
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All-in-One PC System Recovery This tool helps to recover the system back to factory default settings� All data on the 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�...
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System Operations 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� 3-18...
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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�...
System Recovery (Windows 8) Important The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Windows 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�...
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: 1� Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive� 2�...
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System Operations 4� Select recovery disc the boot device� 5� Press any key to reconfirm the selection when the following message appears� 6� The Windows OS starts loading files� 3-22 7� The system recovery menu pops up� [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the whole HDD�...
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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 recom- mended that users select [System Partition Recovery] to restore the system� 8�...
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System Operations 10� The following message indicates successful system recovery� Press [OK] to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual� 11� If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery proce- dures from the beginning� 3-24...
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�...
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System Operations 3� A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [refresh] to start� This might take a while� 4� After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows 8 utilities and widgets� 3-26...
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All-in-One PC Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings� 1� Select [Settings] on Desktop, then “Change PC settings” to enter PC settings main page > General > Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click [Get started]�...
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System Operations 3� You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions� 4� Now, select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs� 3-28 5� It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC�...
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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�...
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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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