MSI AE201- User Manual

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� L...

vii 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 m...

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 This system is integrated in design, selecting a stylish appearance with a mirror screen, which displays the simplicity of modern individualism and the comfort of home� With a touchscreen display, flawless audio/ video capabilities and intuitive user interface, it blends technolog...

Overview 1-2 1-3 All-in-One PC Overview 1-2 1-3 All-in-One PC Packing Contents All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Display Wiper Driver/Utility Disc User Manual & Quick Guide Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (Optional) Stylus (Optional) * Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damag...

Overview 1-2 1-3 All-in-One PC Overview 1-2 1-3 All-in-One PC System Overview Front View 5 1 2 4 3  1 Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online� 2 Webcam The built-in webcam with the microphone can be used for picture taking, video recoding, online conferencing and an...

Overview 1-4 1-5 All-in-One PC Overview 1-4 1-5 All-in-One PC Rear View 1 1 1 3 5 2 4 10 13 11 9 8 6 7 12 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� 

Overview 1-6 1-7 All-in-One PC Overview 1-6 1-7 All-in-One PC Side View 1357 8 12 10 9 6 4 11 2 1315 14 16  1 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 of...

Overview 1-10 PB 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� To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in...

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 2-3 All-in-One PC Getting Started 2-2 2-3 All-in-One PC Safety & Comfort Tips 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� Your work area should ...

Getting Started 2-2 2-3 All-in-One PC Getting Started 2-2 2-3 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� Pull the stand open and tilt the monitor� To stabilize the system, make sure that the stand has been pulled ...

Getting Started 2-4 PB All-in-One PC 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� 3 2 1 Important We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter to your A...

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...

3-3 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 The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mod...

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 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...

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 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� Follow ...

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 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� Select [Recover to fac...

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 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 ...

3-23 All-in-One PC Reset PC The Reset utility will bring the system back to original factory settings� 1� Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] > [Update and recovery]� 2� Click [Recovery] > [Remove everything and reinstall Windows], and select [Get started]� 3� It will...