MSI WindBOX Series- Manuals

Preface vi 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 t...

Preface viii 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 foun...

Chapter 1 Overview Congratulations for purchasing the Wind Box DC111 (MS-B062) System� This system is your best slim PC choice� With the fantastic appearance and ultrasmall form factor, it can easily be set anywhere� The feature packed platform also gives you an exciting PC experience�

Overview 1-2 Packing Contents Wind Box Series AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual & Quick Guide Stand * 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 dependi...

1-3 Personal Computer System Overview Front View 9 1 1 11 23 4 5 78 6 1 VentilatorThe ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� 2 Card Reader DriveThe built-in card reader may support various types of memory car...

1-5 Personal Computer Rear View 2 3 4 67 5 89 2 10 1 1 Card Reader DriveThe built-in card reader may support various types of memory cards� 2 VentilatorThe ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� 3 VGA-Out Por...

1-7 Personal Computer 10 StandUse this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface� Another way to position your system without stand is to lay your system horizontally on the surface with the Power Button faces up to the top� Important 1� We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter...

Overview 1-8 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� Do...

Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures� While connecting peripheral devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity�

Getting Started 2-2 Safety & Comfort Tips The Wind Box DC111 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� Your work area should have enough illumination�Choose the proper desk ...

2-3 Personal Computer Connecting Peripheral Devices 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 VGA-Out & HDMI-Out Devices This Wind Box DC111 provides a VGA port and an HDMI port for connectio...

Getting Started 2-4 Connecting the USB Devices This Wind Box DC111 provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, external optical storage device,�� and etc� To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first if neces...

2-5 Personal Computer Connecting the Network Device The RJ-45 connector of the Wind Box DC111 allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection�For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your...

2-7 Personal Computer Hardware Setup 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 Wind Box DC111� 3� Plug the male end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet� 3 2 1 Important We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter...

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 3-2 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 in...

System Operations 3-4 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� 4� Type the information from you...

3-5 Personal Computer 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 lis...

System Operations 3-10 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 set...

3-11 Personal Computer 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� Fol...

System Operations 3-14 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, ...

3-17 Personal Computer 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� Select [Recover to factory default] to enter� Altern...

System Operations 3-20 System Recovery (Windows 8.x) 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 ma...

3-21 Personal Computer 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 runn...