MSI DE500 Specifications Page 1

Wind Box DE500/ DC500MS-6676 (V1.X) SystemG52-66761X7

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Chapter 1OverviewCongratulations for purchasing the Wind Box DE500/ DC500 (MS-6676) System. This system is your best slim PC choice. With

1-2Overview▍Packing contentssystem overview* Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.* The picture is for your referen

1-3MS-6676Packing contentssystem overview* Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.* The picture is for your reference

1-4Overview▍ImportantWe suggest that you connect the AC/ DC adapter to your system rst and then connect the AC power cord to the socket-outlet for sa

1-5MS-6676ImportantWe suggest that you connect the AC/ DC adapter to your system rst and then connect the AC power cord to the socket-outlet for safe

1-6Overview▍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.Gre

1-7MS-6676LAN 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.Green

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1-8Overview▍system sPecificationsInput / Output (I/O)6 USB ports6 audio jacks1 VGA-out port1 DC power jack1 RJ-45 LAN jack1 microphone jack1 headphone

1-9MS-6676system sPecificationsInput / Output (I/O)6 USB ports6 audio jacks1 VGA-out port1 DC power jack1 RJ-45 LAN jack1 microphone jack1 headphone/

1-10Overview▍12comPonent rePlacement & UPgradePlease note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be up-gradable or rep

1-11MS-667612comPonent rePlacement & UPgradePlease note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be up-gradable or repla

Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter provides you with the information on hardware set-up procedures. While connecting peripheral devices, be careful

2-2Getting Started▍Safety & Comfort tipSThe Wind Box DE500/ DC500 is a portable platform that allows you to work any-where. However, choosing a g

2-3MS-6676Safety & Comfort tipSThe Wind Box DE500/ DC500 is a portable platform that allows you to work any-where. However, choosing a good works

2-4Getting Started▍knoWing tHe keyboard (optional)Wind Box DE500/ DC500 packs with a wired or wireless (optional) keyboard that helps your control of

2-5MS-6676knoWing tHe keyboard (optional)Wind Box DE500/ DC500 packs with a wired or wireless (optional) keyboard that helps your control of the syst

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2-6Getting Started▍ConneCting PeriPheral DeviCesThe I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices l

2-7MS-6676ConneCting peripHeral deviCeSThe I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed her

2-8Getting Started▍ Connecting the Network DeviceThe RJ-45 connector of the Wind Box DE500/ DC500 allows you to connect the LAN (local area network)

2-9MS-6676 Connecting the Network DeviceThe RJ-45 connector of the Wind Box DE500/ DC500 allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices,

2-10Getting Started▍about Hard diSk driveYour Wind Box DE500/ DC500 is equipped with a 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage devi

2-11MS-6676about Hard diSk driveYour Wind Box DE500/ DC500 is equipped with a 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with m

Chapter 3System OperationsThis chapter provides you with essential information on system operations, such as system boot setup, recovery disk creation

3-2System Operations▍SyStem Booting Setup for the firSt timeFor the rst-time use, you will need to go over the following steps to start us-ing your W

3-3MS-6676SyStem Booting Setup for the firSt timeFor the rst-time use, you will need to go over the following steps to start us-ing your Wind Box Ser

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3-4System Operations▍Step 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disk] and click [Next] to continue. Alternatively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth ad

3-5MS-6676Step 3. Select [Create and burn a recovery disk] and click [Next] to continue. Alternatively, choose [Advanced] to bring forth advanced opti

3-6System Operations▍Step 6. The Windows Disc Image Burner pops up. Click [Burn] to start the burn-ing progress. It takes a while to nish the proces

3-7MS-6676Step 6. The Windows Disc Image Burner pops up. Click [Burn] to start the burn-ing progress. It takes a while to nish the processing.Step 7

3-8System Operations▍Step 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary les. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disk creation.netwo

3-9MS-6676Step 9. Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary les. Click [Finish] to complete recovery disk creation.network ConneCti

3-10System Operations▍Step 3. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Step 4. Type the info

3-11MS-6676Step 3. Select [Broadband (PPPoE)] to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password. Step 4. Type the information fro

3-12System Operations▍Step 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless net-work. Step 4. A list of available WLAN connecti

3-13MS-6676Step 3. Select [Wireless] to connect using a wireless router or a wireless net-work. Step 4. A list of available WLAN connections pops up

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3-14System Operations▍raLink wireLeSS Lan ConneCtion (optionaL)Step 1. Right-click the Ralink Wireless LAN Card status icon in the lower right corner

3-15MS-6676raLink wireLeSS Lan ConneCtion (optionaL)Step 1. Right-click the Ralink Wireless LAN Card status icon in the lower right corner, and then

3-16System Operations▍SrS premium SounD (optionaL)SRS Premium Sound is a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art audio technologies that deliver a sup

3-17MS-6676SrS premium SounD (optionaL)SRS Premium Sound is a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art audio technologies that deliver a superior enter

3-18System Operations▍power managementPower management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the poten-tial to save signicant amounts of el

3-19MS-6676power managementPower management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the poten-tial to save signicant amounts of electricity

3-20System Operations▍SyStem reCoveryThe purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: Restore the system back to the initial status o

3-21MS-6676SyStem reCoveryThe purposes for using the System Recovery Function may include: Restore the system back to the initial status of original

3-22System Operations▍7. The System Recovery Function is proceeding now. 8. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to

3-23MS-66767. The System Recovery Function is proceeding now. 8. The following message indicates successful system recovery. Press [OK] to reboot the

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3-24System Operations▍5. Select [Restore the system to factory default] to start the System Recovery Function process; or select [EXIT] to restart the

3-25MS-66765. Select [Restore the system to factory default] to start the System Recovery Function process; or select [EXIT] to restart the system.6.

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