MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC

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Written by Olin Coles

Sunday, 03 January 2010

Table of Contents: Page Index
MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC
Features and Specifications
Closer Look: MSI Wind Top
AE2220-25SUS Detailed Features
Testing and Results
PCMark Vantage Results
EVEREST CPU Benchmarks
Passmark PerformanceTest
CINEBENCH Test Results
Hands-On User Experience
AE2220 Gaming Performance
Wind Top Final Thoughts
MSI AE2220 Conclusion

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MSI Wind Top Features

Featuring a 21.5-inch screen with 16:9 widescreen display, full HD (1080p) resolution and high-fidelity 5.1-channel SRS Premium Sound, the Wind Top AE2220 is designed to provide home users with theater-like multimedia entertainment. Powered by NVIDIA ION graphics and the latest Intel Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core processors, it can effortlessly run HD movies, resource-hungry applications and sophisticated 3D games. The AE2220 also includes VGA and HDMI input ports, enabling the device to serve as the primary home computer, television or a widescreen display device for game consoles and other video-capable devices in the home.

The AE2220 incorporates MSI's exclusive graphic interface, enabling users to take advantage of "One Touch" convenience to browse the Web, instant message, use VOIP software, play music, and much more. With native support for multi-touch capabilities in the new Windows 7 operating system, the Wind Top AE2220 dramatically improves the multi-touch experience by making it more intuitive, precise and easy to use for simple tasks, such as enlarging photographs and writing text in different languages, as well as for more complex applications, including professional photography editing.

Like other Wind Top products, the AE2220 is designed to meet all computing performance needs while reducing energy consumption. Meeting the latest efficiency requirements of ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 Specification for Computers, it and can reduce
electricity costs by approximately 30 percent compared to conventional PCs.

AE2220-25SUS Specifications

MODEL	AE2220-25SUS
COLOR	Black Bezel
TOUCH SCREEN	Multi-Touch LCD
OPERATING SYSTEM	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
PROCESSOR	2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (800MHz Bus Speed)
CHIPSET	NVIDIA ION (MCP79/7A)
GRAPHICS	NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Integrated Graphics with 256MB VRAM
SYSTEM MEMORY	4GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM on board
STORAGE DRIVE	500GB Western Digital WD5000AVVS-63M8B0 SATA-II Hard Disk Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE	Blu-Ray Disc playback, CD/DVD playback/burning
NETWORK	802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (Wireless) 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
DISPLAY	21.5" Multi-Touch Widescreen (16:9), 1920 x 1080 Optional Digital TV Tuner with Media Center Remote Control
AUDIO	HD Audio, 2.0 Speakers with SRS Premium Sound
WEBCAM	1.3MP Webcam with Microphone
SIDE PANEL I/O	4-in-1 Card Reader (support SD/MMC/MS/XD) 2 x USB 2.0
REAR PANEL I/O	1 x DC-in jack 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Microphone-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x VGA-in 1 x HDMI-in 1 x SPDIF-out 1 x LAN jack (RJ45)
KEYBOARD/MOUSE	Color-matched multimedia wireless keyboard and mouse Hot keys for screen brightness adjustment Function buttons for Internet Browser, Email, Volume, Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause and Fast Forward
POWER SUPPLY	200W Power Supply
DIMENSIONS	21.81" x 15.89" x 2.42"
WARRANTY PERIOD	1 Year product warranty
GREEN CERTIFICATION	Energy Star Green Certified
	Chart Courtesy of Benchmark Reviews

An extended high-detail Lavalys EVEREST hardware specification report is also available here.

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# VGA-in? — Chris Smith 2010-03-14 11:29

I see that this machine has a VGA-in port. I currently work from two PCs with a KVM switch. How difficult would it be to use the VGA-in port to connect a second PC and switch back and forth?

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2010-03-14 11:34

Shouldn't be an issue... most notebooks require that you press a keyboard hotkey to switch output.

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# Switching input — Chris Smith 2010-03-14 12:15

Yes, but how do you tell the MSI to use the VGA-in rather than it's native output?

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2010-03-14 12:23

MSI notebooks have the same Function+LCD/CRT hotkey. You press and hold the Function key, and then press the LCD/CRT key until you're on the right output.

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — sam 2010-03-18 10:20

Hi there!.
I read the article,but there was one thing i didn't quite get.
Im sorry if i have overlooked it :)

Question is,as it has HDMI in,say i want to connect my ps3 to it,where is the button to switch between the pc and connected device/s??.

I really want to buy one of these!!

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Chris Smith 2010-03-18 10:26

That's essentially the same question I was trying to ask.

I found a manual online and it looks to me like you have to use OSD (on-screen display) setting to do this. So you'd be using the buttons on the side of the display

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# Use the M button... — Olin Coles 2010-03-18 10:40

All of the buttons are located along the right side of the unit, similar to some monitors and HDTVs.

To switch between inputs, use the side buttons and press M for menu. Next press the > button twice, and choose your input (VGA in, PC, HDMI in).

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Denise 2010-04-05 04:11

I bought the AE2220 2 months ago and so far it has locked up on me twice (can not access anything). I have taken to a local computer store and had tests ran on it but they tell me that it is a hardware issue. Now I am told through MSI that I have to pay to have it shipped to CA so it can get diagnosed. I have never had such an awful experience with a computer or customer service. Now I am facing several weeks of no computer due to this issue. I am just very dissapointed with the issue.

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# MSI Wind top Shuts off — Michael 2010-04-13 13:23

Is anyone else having the same problem that all the sudden this computer looses power and shuts off? I have only had the computer for a couple weeks and it has done it to me many times. I bought the warranty from office depot and they just refered me to MSI support which by the way is horrible!!!! If anyone has any suggestion or help with this issue please pass it along!
THanks, Frusterated computer user

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# Mr — William 2010-12-15 18:18

Same problem here. windtop AE2220 25sus. It's actually overheating on you. Boot into your bios and watch the temp skyrocket to 103 degrees Celsius until it shuts off. I paid $1100 for this pile of # a year ago and conveniently it's out of warranty!!! Go figure.

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# RE: Mr — Olin Coles 2010-12-15 18:32

I'm not sure if it will fix your problem, but you might consider updated to the latest available BIOS (2.60).

##msi.com/index.php?func=downloadfile&dno=11748&type=bios

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# MSI AE2200-14SUS All-in-One Desktop — Sonya 2010-04-15 05:02

I've had this machine since January and this morning it will not turn back on. Period, no matter what I do. I get a message that says, No PC found. Online help, and the help in the manual is useless, completely useless. I have to call this morning. This is the same machine that I could not get the sound to work when I first turned it on. Not happy with this machine at the moment.

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — alexoranjecafe 2010-07-10 17:16

l dont if anybody else have same problem but l cannot connect msi aio 2220 to my plasma tv.WITH hdmi or vga.l both tryed but doesnt work.FN+all F fonction and also display setting and even win+P.L TRY ALL OF IT.DOESNT WORK.IS ANYBODY CAN HELP ABOUT THIS.THANKS.

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# BIOS Settings...? — BruceBruce 2010-07-10 17:24

Does it have to be enabled in BIOS. 2nd thought is, do you have another monitor etc. connected to the DVI port. Some boards don't allow dual digital connections.

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — William 2010-12-15 18:20

connect to projector, worked for me

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# MSI question — michael 2010-07-30 10:45

If anyone has this type of MSI all in one computer that knows I can utilize this computer using wireless internet please let me know

Window Top AE2220 21.5" Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2Ghz 640GB all-one-computer [X688P]

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# RE: MSI question — William 2010-12-15 18:23

yes you can. that's what i use on this AE220 25SUS

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# antenna connection to DTH cable — Kiran Kothari 2010-08-06 10:36

I am using DTH TV. How can I connect it to gold plated antenna connection. Will i be able to see TV programs by doing this on MSI AE2220 All-in-one PC?

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# RE: antenna connection to DTH cable — Kiran Kothari 2010-08-06 10:51

A gold-plated digital TV antenna receptacle is located beside the AC power adapter input, which accepts an external 120W power adapter.

What does the above statement mean? How can I see DTH TV on this all-in-one PC?

Please help.

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# RE: RE: antenna connection to DTH cable — Olin Coles 2010-08-06 11:06

You attach one end of the included antenna cable to the gold receptable, and the other end to the short antenna. Then you use Windows Media Center to tune digital channels. Please refer to the user manual or Windows Media Center guide/help files.

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# ANTENNA TV — GEORGIOS 2010-10-02 02:33

HOW CAN I SEE TV IN THIS COMPUTER
O TRY TO FIND THE RIGHT CABLE BUT I CANT FIND ANNUTHING
HELPPP

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# So Pissed — Paul 2010-11-08 21:21

So I have had this machine for two days and it has completely gone crazy, when i turn it on now it doesnt do anything, the lights come on and stay on like its in sleep mode, and then a few seconds later i get a message HDMI no signal, and then blank again. What can i do to fix this i just want to be able to take my data off before i take it back to the store. I tried to change the inpute but my keyboard isn't working and the on display button will not pull up the menues?

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# HDMI no signal — Marek 2010-11-19 01:23

Hello,

I'm experiencing same issues like Paul wrote.
On the screen I see just message "HDMI no signal" then blank screen ...
And it happened just today.
I'm running AE2220 for about 7 months till now.

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# HDMI no signal — Marek 2010-11-22 00:49

Hello,

I unplugged AE2220 from power outlet, wait for some ~20 seconds, plugged it back and it is running again ...

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# RE: HDMI no signal — Harold 2011-01-20 17:15

Hey thanks! I should've known to try this basic troubleshooting step :)

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# RE: HDMI no signal — Marek 2011-01-21 00:51

Hello Harold,
so did you encoutered same issues and solution was so simple as I used before ? If yes - then nice to hear ;-)

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# Instalar windows 7 Enterprise — Valnir 2011-01-13 17:20

Estou com problemas em instalar o Windows 7 Enterprise no all in one PC MSI MS- 6657, alguem me ajuda?

O sistema operativo para interrompe a instalacao solicitando a indicacao de drivers

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Hakeem 2011-03-29 06:14

pls my msi AE1900 has not been able to connect to the internet with wireles.Anyone in the should plz help.

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# Pc no signal — Joel 2011-07-06 05:54

hi, i have a problem on my msi ae2220. i install miscrosoft office and it requires to reboot after installing. My computer did not function after i reboot it and it says that "PC no signal". Is there any one here can help me figure out what is the problem of my unit. thank!

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# Baller — Troy 2011-08-01 01:43

i bought a msi all in one pc today and got it home and plugged it in and now it is saying pc no signal instead of running the start up for first time boot

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — David T 2011-09-07 01:31

Any way to change the hard drive? Surely there must be a way...

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2011-09-07 09:36

Yes, you simply remove the back-panel screws and support stand, then remove the back panel to expose the drive carriage. I recommend replacing with a SSD for best results. :)

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# RE: RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — David T 2011-09-07 18:50

Thanks so much! I was worried that it might be welded on, like some of the portable drives. Do I need an adapter or bracket for an SSD? That sounds like it would be faster and quieter. Thanks again.

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# RE: RE: RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2011-09-07 18:58

It uses a 3.5" drive, so any notebook-sized SATA drive will work. I use an SSD for the added speed and response time, but also because it helps to reduce heat output on this system.

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# RE: RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — JerryEl 2012-02-16 12:52

ON the MSI 6657 you don't have to remove the stand, just remove the screws, remove the front cover on the DVD player, and carefully pry the top off which is held on by clips along the top. Then you can replace the hard drive and/or replace/clean the CPU fan. Why they didn't put access panels for the fan and hard drive is beyond my comprehension. The Fan/Radiator assemblies are notorious for getting clogged with dust and lint and just trying to vacuum it all out through the vents is not very successful.

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Kyle Boudreau 2011-11-23 15:02

Was just wondering if i can swap graphics card in this machine ?? is there physically enough room

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2011-11-23 15:09

You would not be able to, since this system uses and integrated unit that cannot be replaced.

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# Can't CONNET TO TV — Betty 2011-12-02 07:55

Hi I have the AE2220 for about a year how do i connet it to my HDTV I try the HDMI the VGA they don't work i'm i doing something wrong please help.

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Jeeves 2011-12-06 23:52

Hi. I have the MSI Windtop AE2220 and would like to know if there is any way to reset the motherboard (removing and re-inserting the battery). My Realtek NIC was working but after a few weeks it disappeared from Device Manager. When trying to load drivers it says "REALTEK CONTROLLER NOT FOUND , IF DEEP SLEEP MODE ENABLED PLEASE PLUG CABLE. Tried all that was possible but nothing worked. Thanks

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2011-12-07 08:19

If your NIC was indeed in a sleep mode, then turning the system off and restarting would fix it. The following network adapters are used with the AE2220:
Realtek RTL8168D/8111D PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E Network Adapter
Download drivers from: realtek.com.tw/downloads/

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# RE: RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Jeeves 2011-12-07 22:29

Thanks for the advice. I've tried that without success. Removed the power connector from the PC, and left it off overnight but the NIC was still missing. The wireless is perfect, it's the LAN NIC thats missing.
I've even went as far as to format and reload the WIN7 OS, flashed and upgraded the BIOS to the latest version without success. The only option that I did not try was to reset the motherboard which, according to Google, worked for a few who experienced this problem. That seems the only option left. Is this at all possible ? Thanks

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# RE: RE: RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Olin Coles 2011-12-07 22:40

The only other advise I can give you is to check that the network controller is enabled within the BIOS, and contact MSI tech support. Thankfully there are enough USB ports on this system to add a network adapter.

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — josh 2012-01-05 03:36

hi frnd,

today i got permission for wind top do u have any ideas where can i get???

MSI windtop

advance thanks ...

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# RE: RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — john 2012-01-26 20:46

i think you can search the shopprice web link. this link have 150 shopes.you can compare price also

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# RE: MSI Wind-Top AE2220 1080p All-In-One PC — Ramesh 2012-07-21 00:00

I recently bought a used AE2220 (white color)and looking for the 1) Support Stand 2) Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
Where do I get it in the UAE.

Thanks & regards,
Ramesh

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# re — Klemen Mlakar 2013-03-18 08:25

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