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USER MANUAL WIND TOP AP1920 MSI

Copyright Notice . Trademarks US. Patent Numbers Revision History. Upgrade and Warranty … Acquisition of Replaceable Parts. Technical Support. FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement... Safety Instructions … Packing Contents System Overview … Mainboard Specification: System Specifications … Component Replacement & Upgrade

Safety & Comfort Tips… Having Good Working Habits. Knowing the Keyboard (Optional) Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting Power.

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. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. MSI is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int Co., Ltd. AMD° is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMF is a registered trademark of American Megatrends, Inc. AT is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc. Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. JMicron® is a registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. NVIDIA is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. Realtek” is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Sound Blaster” is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Windows” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. U.S. Patent Numbers 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technol- ogy must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Revision History Revision Revision History Date V1.0 First Release December 2009

ZK | rrerece 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 Users Manual. For any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void. It is strongly recom- mended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service. Acquisition of Replaceable Parts Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending on the official regulations declared at the time. " Please contact the manufacturer via http://www.msicomputer.com/msi_user/ msi_rma/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts. Technical Support 1f a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alterna- tively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. © VisittheMSIwebsite for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driverupdates and other information via http:/www.msi.com/index.php?func=service © Contact our technical staff via http://ocss.msi.com/

MS-A912 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a (é € 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How- ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below: = Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. #” Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressiy approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-A912 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

ZK | rrerece Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or users 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. © Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properlÿ to the value of 100-240V before connecting the equipment to the power oullet. Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card or module to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket of if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption. The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 40°C (120°F) or below 0°C (32°F), which may damage the equipment. Maximum operating temperature: 35°C. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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, itis necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building, Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable. Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equip- ment. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser- vice personnel: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to user's manual. The equipment has dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

Green Design and Recycling This equipment and the components are designed recyclable while it is no longer used Disposing and recycling services are offered for this equipment in cer- tain countries.

Æ Concerning recycling and disposing information, please contact the lo-

cal distributor for further information. Visit the MSI website for further information via http:/awww.msi.com/index.php?func=html&name=service worldwide. - The optical storage devices are classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified is prohibited.

2. Do not touch the lens inside the drive.

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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.

• 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.

MS-A912 SYSTEM OVERVIEW LF Front View © Ces 2 C1] 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. [2] Microphone (Optional) - The built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online.

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 tumed 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. Pressing the system power button will wake the system up from power saving mode. LCD Display - The 18.5-inch TFT LCD display is with an optimal resolution of 1366 X 768 and standard proportion of 16:9 widescreen. Stand - Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface.

MS-A912 T5 Rear View e 27 | a —— © 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.

BT 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. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter. Stereo Speakers - The builtin stereo speakers deliver high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Stand - Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface. PS2 Port (Green) À The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Port (Purple) The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. Headphone Jack (Green) (@) - This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. Microphone Jack (Pink) - This connector is provided for microphones.

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). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow << Green Orange LED [Color | LED State Condition Len | Yelow | or LAN link is not established On (steady state) LAN link is established. On (brighter & pulsing) | The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Rignt | Green | on 10 Mbiusec data rate is selected On 100 Mbiusec data rate selected Orange | on 1000 Mbiusec data rate is selected. VESA Mount Hole (Optional) - Please remove the rubber on VESA mount hole to wall mount the AIO PC.

SET overview TF Side View C1] Ventilator - The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to pre- vent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. © |Eectsuton onp LED 8 - 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. © | ontcai Disk Drive - À DVD Super-Multi drive is integrated for your home entertainment.

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 °C - The builtin 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 cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. Contact the local dealer for further information and please be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice. Stand - Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface.

SET overview MAINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Processor = Intel® AtomTM Single/ Dual-Core Processor D410/ D510 (Optional) Chipset = South Bridge: Intel® NM10 Express Chipset Memory = 1 DDR2 667 SO-DIMM slots (200-Pin/ 1.8 V) = Supports the maximum 2GB LAN = Gigabit Fast Ethemet by Realtek® RTL8111DL GbE controller Audio = Chip integrated by Realtek? ALC888S = Compliant with Azalia 1.0 spec Form Factor = 430 mm (W) X 85 mm (H) 1-10

MS-A912 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 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 (1/0) = 1LAN jack = 1 power jack = 2 PS/2 ports = 2 audio jacks = 4 USB ports Power Supply = 65 watt AC/ DC adapter with active PFC = Delta/ ADP - 65HB BB " Input: 100-240V-, 50-60Hz, 1.5A = Output: 19V === 3.424 &-@-R Stereo Speaker = 2 internal stereo speakers 3W Built-In Card = 1 WLAN card (Optional) Built-In Drive #1 card reader drive = 1 optical disk drive = 1 hard disk drive Dimension = 453 mm (W) X 420 mm (H) X 35 mm (D) (with stand) » 453 mm (W) X 380 mm (H) X 35 mm (D) (without stand) 1-11

Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user's request depending on the models users purchased. 1-12

MS-A912 (3 Wireless LAN Card [4] Optical Disk Drive Ifthe 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 MSl-authorized service center closest to your location for as- sistance. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specifications in the Users Manual. For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void. It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service. 1-13

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.

4 À Getting Started 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 have enough illumination. Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your pos- ture when operating When sitting on the chair, adjust the chair's back (if available) to support your back comfortably. Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and el- bows have the proper position (about 90-degree) when operating. Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists. Adjust the angle/position of the AIO PC to have an optimal view. Avoid using your PC in a place where discomfort may occur (such as on the bed) The AIO PC is an electrical device. Please treat it with great care to avoid personal injury. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort.

2. Adjust the angle and position of the monitor.

3. Adjust the desk's height.

4. Sit Straight and keep a good posture.

5. Adjust the chair's height.

MS-A912 HAviNG Goop WorkiNG HaBiTs 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. "Change your posture frequently. "Stretch and exercise your body regulariy. "Remember to take a break after working for a period of time. 2-3

Getting Started KNOWING THE KEYBOARD (OPTIONAL) 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 USB interface for all Windows® OS Keystroke life: 12 million Dimensions: 376.4 (L) X 155.09 (W) X 21.91 (H) mm Cable Length: 150cm Weight: 440g > Features ”“ Multimedia function keys with AIO PC = Newisolated keycap for easy typing # Soft-touch and tactile feedback for comfortable typing = New concept elegant and slim keyboard in streamline shape = Compact size for space saving ”“ Especially fit for MSI LCD display #“ Compatible with Windows® 2000/ ME/ XP/ Vista/ 7 # Built-in function hot keys ”“ Access favorite websites and applications with one touch hot keys

• The illustration of keyboard is for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with territories.

• Put the enclosed brightness up/ down stickers on the F5 and F6 keys of your key- board as you like. 2-4

MS-A912 > Multimedia Keys Fn+F5 | Brighiness down Fn+F6 | Brighiness 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 Fn+F1 | Launch the default E-Mail applications Lanuch the default intemet browser and go to the de- Fn+F2 | fut home page Fn+F3 | Back tothe previous web page Fn+F4 | Forward to the next web page Fn+C | Calculator Fn+2Z | Sleep mode (energy saving) Fn+W | Wireless LAN Fn+K | Camera 2-5

S BT Getting Started CoNNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES The 1/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. £F 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. and etc. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first ifnecessary, and then connect the device to the AIO PC. This AIO PC is capable of auto detecting the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the de- vices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware to add the new device.

MS-A912 [ea Connecting the Communication Device E 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. IL 2 2-7

4 À Getting Started 1 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. By using the 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption technol- ogy and Wi-Fi Protected Access feature, the optional built-in wirelesses LAN is capable to achieve a more efficient and a more secure solution to the wireless communication. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the Wireless LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help. ccess Pol Router 2-8

MS-A912 CoONNECTING POWER [es 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. Inporent 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. [eg Disconnecting the AC Power Step 4. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet first. Step 5. Unplug the connector from the AIO PC. Step 6. Disassemble the AC power cord and the AC/DC adapter. When unplugging the AC power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly! 2-9

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 IL 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. All information is subject to change without prior notice.

4 System Operations 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 Wind Top Series AIO PC. The entire booting setup will take you around 30 minutes. Step 1. Windows setup starts running. Please wait until Windows setup finishes the progress loading. Step 2. Select the language of the operating system and click [Nex!] to con- tinue. Step 3. Choose the “Country or region”, “Time and currency", and “Keyboard layout” you need. Click [Next] to continue. Step 4. Choose a user name for your account and name your computer to distin- guish it on the network. Click [Next] to continue. Step 5. Set a password for your account to protect your user account from un- wanted users. (Leave this field blank if no need for password.) Click [Nexl] to continue. Step 6. Please read the license terms. Check the ‘ accept the license terms” box and click [Next] to continue. Step 7. Select [Use recommended settings] for “Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically." Step 8. Review your time and date settings. Click [Next] to continue. Step 9. Please choose a wireless network you intend to join from the provided WLAN list. Click [Next] to continue. You may also click [Skip] to skip this step and set up the WLAN later. Step 10. Followingly comes the anti-virus software screen. Click [Agree] to ac- cept the license agreement terms and activate the anti-virus software. Alternatively, choose [No, 1 do not want to protect my PC.] to proceed without activating the anti-virus software. Step 11. The “Software Installation Menu” pops up. Click [Install] to continue. Step 12. The software is being installed. Please do not turn off the computer when software installation is running. When the progress bar completes loading, click [Finish] to continue. Step 13. The system enters the Windows 7 OS to start its personalized settings. Get ready to explore your AIO PC after the personalized settings are done. Have fun with it! 3-2

MS-A912 CREATING SYSTEM RECOVERY Disk For the first-time use, itis 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.

Step 1. Double-click the “BurnRecovery” Æ## icon on the desktop to launch the Recovery Disc Creation Tool. Please note that it may take a while for the operating system to prepare recovery files. Step 2. Click [Next] to start the image creation of the recovery disk. 3-3

SZ Î system Operations Step 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disk] and click [Next] to continue. Alternatively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth advanced options. 3-4

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 [Nexl] to continue. 3-5

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. Dar É ! Fey dc tarbuning Dutunee (RD à 3-6

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. 3-7

SZ Î system Operations Step 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disk creation. 3-8

E Wired LAN Step 1. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]. Step 2. Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Network and Internet]. 3-9

K Î system Operations Step 3. Select [Broadband (PPPOE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. aus Step 4. Type the information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and click [Connect] to establish your LAN connection. rod)

K Î 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. aff Connctans ae maide Step 5. To establish a new WLAN connection, select [Set up a new connection or network] in [Network and Sharing Center]. 3-12

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4 System Operations SRS PREMIUM SOUND (OPTIONAL) 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. Features: = Premium audio experience for music, video and games on the PC = Immersive surround sound experience from internal or external speakers and even headphones = Greater volume without degrading audio quality = Crystal clear dialog = Deep, rich bass Using the SRS Premium Sound Step 1. Double-click the Realtek HD Audio tray icon at the lower right corner of the screen to launch the SRS Premium Sound. Step 2. The Realtek HD Audio Manager pops up. Click the SRS tab and check the “Enable SRS® Technology” box. AE SS

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. PET ere eu) Step 4. The following settings allow for specific control of SRS tuning parameters and are provided for External Speakers and Headphones. SE ü masser o MERE ee se Gr) En — son mn SRS Center: adjusts the center-channel sound SRS Space: adjusts the amount and width of the sound stage TruBass Level: adjusts the bass or low frequencies TruBass Speaker Size: should be used to select the size of the speakers Focus Level: adjusts the frequencies that include vocals/voice SRS Definition: adjusts the high frequencies CAUTION: These settings are very sensitive and should be used by advanced users. 3-17

4 System Operations Power MANAGEMENT Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the poten- til 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. [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power man- agement features of your display, hard drive, and battery. Go to [Start] > [Control Panel] > [System and Security]. Adjust your computer settings System and Security. Rave your computer ctatus Backup jour computer Finé and problem: Then click on the [Power Options] link. Power Options Requi parmod hen the computer ukes | Change uhatthe por buttons do Change nent computer 22e Select a power plan that suits your personal needs. You may also fine- tune the settings by clicking [Change plan settings]. Select a power plan Paver lans can halo you mainize your computer pfermance or consanve neigy. Make à plan ace lecing or choose à plan nd Guam À by changing ts pou song Le more Dot pou ans Prec pions à Banc recemment hace pafemance vhs en Oo Ce pen eee Save energy by reducng your computer performance where pose. Show adtional plan e 3-18

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.

Fe] sara @ vramr } AProgame Soin ares Logoir Lock Rasa The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a command from any of the following: = the power button, "the mouse, "the keyboard. & Energy Saving Tips: =“ Tum off the monitor by pressing the LCD power button after a period of user inactivity. "_Utiizethe !” | |?) (Fn + 2) sleep mode keys to tum into power saving mode. "Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize your PC's power management. = Install power saving software to manage your PC's energy consumption. “Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if your PC would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption. 3-19

K Î system Operations SYysTEM RECOVERY (OPTIONAL) The System Recovery Function is only available on systems bundled with Win- dows OS and MSI utiities by default. The purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: "Restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturers default settings. "When some errors have occurred to the operating system in use. "When the operating system is affected by virus and is not able to work normally. Before using the System Recovery Function, please backup the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices. If the following solution fails to recover your system, please contact the autho- rized local distributor or service center for further assistance. If the system encounters non-recoverable problems, it is always recommend- ed that you try the F3 hotkey to recover your system with the recovery partition of the hard disk drive first. Follow the instructions below to continue:

1. Restart the system.

2. Press the F3 hotkey on the keyboard when the following image appears

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.

6. Press [OK] to reconfirm and start the System Recovery Function. Alterna-

tively, press [Cancel] to stop. 3-21

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7. The System Recovery Function is proceeding now.

Operating System Windows 7. Elspsed Time: 0 min 18 sec

8. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to

restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual. Your Mindons Operation System has been natal complet Plesse GK OK ana restant You systen,

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 Follow the instructions below to continue:

1. Insert the recovery disk into the optical disk drive and restart the system.

2. Press the F11 hotkey on the keyboard when the following image appears.

3. Select the [CD/DVD] device as the boot device and press [Enter] to confirm

the selection. Please select boot device

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T and 4 to move selection to boot using defaults Press any key to reconfirm the selection when the following message ap- pears.

4. The Windows OS starts loading files.

Windows is loading fie

5. The system recovery menu pops up. [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the

whole HDD. AI data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to manufacturer default. Select [Hard Disk Recovery] only when your HDD is infected with fatal viruses and no solution can be found except à clear cleanup of the HDD. The whole hard disk will be formatted. All the data will be defragmented and restored to factory default settings. 3-23

K Î 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. Onty G drive wil be formatted. Other drives will not be affected. € drive will be restored to factory default settings

6. The system recovery will format your HDD partition. Make sure that the

important data have been backed up. Click [YES] to continue: click [NO] to stop the system recovery. 3-24

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. If the recovery process is interrupted or failed, please repeat the recovery

procedures from the beginning. 3-25