MSI Adora 2M manual

G52-AE631X1 Ador a24 Series All-in-One (AIO) PC MS-AE63 System[...]

Preface ii Contents Copyright Notice ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii Tr[...]

iii All-in-One PC Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL� 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 improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice?[...]

Preface iv Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request� 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 deale[...]

v All-in-One PC Environmental Policy ◙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life� ◙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products� ◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distribu[...]

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 this equipment on a reliable ?[...]

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 metal shield is reliably connected to pro[...]

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 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi[...]

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, awless audio/ video capabilities, and intuitive user interface, it blends technology with life, making computers easier and more [...]

Overview 1-2 Packing Contents All-in-One PC AC/DC Adapter AC Power Cord Display Wiper Driver/ Utility Disk User Manual & Quick Guide Keyboard (Optional) Mouse (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[...]

1-3 All-in-One PC System Overview h Front View 5 4 5 2 1 1 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 any other interactive applications� 3 LED Indicator (Optional) The LED indicator indicat[...]

Overview 1-4 h Rear View 2 3 1 1 1 1 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� 2 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 a[...]

1-5 All-in-One PC h Side View 13 11 12 1 9 7 5 3 10 8 6 4 2 1 System Power Button/ LED Press the system power button to turn the system on or o� The power LED glows when the system is turned on and goes o when the system is shut down� In terms of power saving, the LED blinks in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode and goes o in S4 (Suspend to Disk[...]

Overview 1-6 7 Brightness/ Volume Down Button Press this button to tune the brightness/ volume down� 8 Card Reader Drive The built-in card reader may support various types of memory cards� 9 USB 2�0 Port (with MSI Super Charger Technology) (Optional) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or [...]

1-7 All-in-One PC h Top and Bottom View 1 2 9 8 4 7 6 5 3 1 Ventilator The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator� 2 Stand Use this stand to position your system on a at and stable surface� 3 Line-Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or[...]

Overview 1-8 5 RJ-45 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 Left Yellow O LAN link is not established� On (steady state) LAN link is established� On (brighter & pulsing) The computer is c[...]

1-9 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� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any [...]

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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 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� 1� Your work area should have enough illumination� 2� Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to t[...]

2-3 All-in-One PC Hardware Setup h Positioning Your System 1� Place your system on a at 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 until the mark on its hinge aligns to the edge of the hinge cover� Proper positioning helps to[...]

Getting Started 2-4 h 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� 1 2 3 Important We suggest that you connect the AC/DC adapter to your AIO PC rst and then connect the AC power cord to [...]

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 signicant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benets� To be energy ecient, turn o your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period of user inactivity� h Power Management in Windows 7 [...]

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� h Power Management through ENERGY STAR qualied monitors (Optional) The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user i[...]

System Operations 3-4 Network Connection (Windows 7) h 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 your Internet Service Provider (ISP) [...]

3-5 All-in-One PC h 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[...]

System Operations 3-6 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 continue� 7� Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click [Next] to proceed� 8� A new WL[...]

3-7 All-in-One PC Network Connection (Windows 8.x) h 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]�[...]

System Operations 3-8 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�[...]

3-9 All-in-One PC h 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]� 4� Select [Set up [...]

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 settings� ■ When some errors have occurre[...]

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� h 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 the instructions below to continue: 1�[...]

System Operations 3-12 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 les�[...]

3-13 All-in-One PC 3� The system backup is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch o 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 o the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress�[...]

System Operations 3-14 5� The following message indicates a successful system backup� Press [OK] to nish� h System Restore This tool helps to return the system to a previous state with the backup les that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand� If no backup les are available, the system will be restored to the de[...]

3-15 All-in-One PC 2� Select [OK] or [NEXT] so that the system can recover to the previous backup or default setup� Alternatively, select [CANCEL] to stop the system restore immediately�  With backup les: restoring the system to the previous backup  Without backup les: restoring the system to the default setup[...]

System Operations 3-16 3� The system restore is in progress� Please note that it may take a while� Do not switch o the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system� 4� The following message indicates a successful system restore� Press [OK] to nish� Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual� If [...]

3-17 All-in-One PC h 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� Alternatively, select [X] or press [Esc] on the ke[...]

System Operations 3-18 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 o the power, or it may cause unknown damage to the system�[...]

3-19 All-in-One PC 5� The following message indicates a successful system recovery� Press [OK] to nish� 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 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 manufacturer’s default settings� ■ When [...]

3-21 All-in-One PC h 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� Click [Settings] on desktop, then select [Change PC settings] &g[...]

System Operations 3-22 4� After booting up, the following screen will pop up, select [Continue]� 5� Press any key to reconrm the selection when the following message appears� 6� The Windows OS starts loading les� 7� The system recovery menu pops up� [Hard Disk Recovery] will format the whole HDD� All data on the HDD will be [...]

3-23 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 aected� It is highly recommended that users select [System Partition Recovery] to restore the system� 8� The system recovery will format your HDD partition� Make sure that th[...]

System Operations 3-24 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 procedures from the beginning�[...]

3-25 All-in-One PC h Recovery from the Operating System  Refresh PC The Refresh PC utility checks whether the system les, Windows registry, and other important system components are working ne or not; on nding issues with Windows les, it will attempt to repair your PC� If your PC isn’t running well, you can refresh it without los[...]

System Operations 3-26 4� A message indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed, click [Refresh] to start� This might take a while� 5� After the refresh process ends, you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can nd all default Windows utilities and widgets�[...]

3-27 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 show the changes to be made durin[...]

System Operations 3-28 4� You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions� 5� Now, select either to remove les or to fully clean drives according to your needs� 6� It is now ready to reset your PC, click [Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions to restart your PC�[...]

Appendix A Troubleshooting[...]

Troubleshooting A-2 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 rmly� When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating System not found” appears or Windows does not start� 1� Check if there is a non-bootable [...]

A-3 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� If the system has OSD function, please adjust the vol[...]