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  • Page 1 MS-98H3 (v1.x) Industrial Computer Board...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    If 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. Alternatively, please visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information, or contact our technical staff via http://www.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-98H3 Safety Instructions ￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 4: Chemical Substances Information

    Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste.

  • Page 5: Ce Conformity

    MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface CONTENTS Copyright Notice .................... ii Trademarks ....................ii Revision History .................... ii Technical Support ..................ii Safety Instructions ..................iii Chemical Substances Information ............... iv Battery Information ..................iv CE Conformity ....................v FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... v WEEE Statement ..................
  • Page 7 Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-98H3, an excellent industrial computer board. With low power and low profile design, the MS-98H3 accommodates the Intel KBL/SKL ULT Series Processor and supports up to single channel ® DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM slot to provide the maximum of 16GB memory capacity.

  • Page 8: Mainboard Specifications

    Overview Mainboard Specifications Processor ■ Intel KBL ULT i7-7600U/i5-7300U/i3-7100U/Celeron 3965U Processor ® ■ Intel SKL ULT i7-6600U/i5-6300U/i3-6100U/Celeron 3955U Processor ® Memory ■ 1 x DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM slot ■ Up to 16GB ■ LAN1: Intel I219LM GbE-PHY LAN ® ■...

  • Page 9: Expansion Slot

    MS-98H3 Onboard Headers/ Connectors/ Jumpers ■ 1 x 4-pin DC power connector ■ 1 x System fan connector ■ 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ■ 2 x SATA power connectors ■ 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (4 ports) ■ 1 x RS-232/422/485 serial port connector ■...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Layout

    Overview Mainboard Layout Standard DisplayPort HDMI Port USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports Option 1 HDMI Port HDMI Port USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports Option 2 DisplayPort DisplayPort USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports...
  • Page 11 MS-98H3 LVDS Power Inverter Power LVDS System Fan Jumper Jumper Connector Back Panel Connector eDP Connector eDP Power Jumper LVDS Inverter Connector SO-DIMM Slot Clear CMOS Jumper RTC Battery Connector ME Jumper GPIO Connector Nano SIM-Hoder Mini-PCIe1 Mini-PCIe2/ mSATA Slot...

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup 2-1

    Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com- ponents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work prop- erly.
  • Page 14 Hardware Setup Components Reference Guide Memory 2-3 Power Supply 2-4 DC Power Connector: JPWR1 / JPWR2(By Request) .......2-4 SATA Power Connector: JPW1 / JPW2 .............2-4 Rear Panel I/O 2-5 Standard .....................2-5 Option 1 ......................2-5 Option 2 ......................2-5 Connector 2-7 Fan Power Connector: SYSFAN1 ..............2-7 GPIO Connector: JGPIO1 ................2-7 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2 ............2-7 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 ..............2-8...

  • Page 15: Memory

    MS-98H3 Memory The SO-DIMM slot is intended for memory modules. 1. Locate the SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot. 2. Push the DIMM gently down- wards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM in place.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply DC Power Connector: JPWR1 / JPWR2(By Request) This connector allows you to connect a 12V/ 19V/ 24V DC power adapter. SATA Power Connector: JPW1 / JPW2 This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices. Important Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel I/O

    MS-98H3 Rear Panel I/O Standard DisplayPort HDMI Port USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports Option 1 HDMI Port HDMI Port USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports Option 2 DisplayPort DisplayPort USB30 Ports RJ45 GbE LAN Ports...

  • Page 18: Lan Port

    Hardware Setup USB 3.0 Port The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). LAN Port The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

  • Page 19: Connector

    MS-98H3 Connector Fan Power Connector: SYSFAN1 The fan power connector supports system cooling fans with +12V. When con- necting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Connector: Jfp1

    Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. LPC Debug Port Connector: JLPC1 (With TPM Support) This connector works as LPC debug port and supports TPM modules through an adapter.

  • Page 21: Lvds Connector: Jlvds1

    MS-98H3 LVDS Connector: JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interface flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the LVDS jumper to proper power voltage.

  • Page 22: Serial Port Connector: Com1~6

    Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM1~6 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach serial devices to it through the optional serial port bracket. COM1: RS-232/422/485 with 0V/5V/12V RS232 RS422 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 23: Audio/Amplifier/Smbus Connector: Jcon1

    MS-98H3 COM3~ 6: RS-232 with 0V/5V/12V RS232 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Detect Signal In SOUT Signal Out Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send VCC_COM1 Voltage select setting by jumper No Connection Audio/Amplifier/SMbus Connector: JCON1 This connector allows you to connect the audio.

  • Page 24: Jumper

    Hardware Setup Jumper Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.

  • Page 25: Serial Port Power Jumper: Jcomp1 (For Com1 & Com2)

    MS-98H3 Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1 (for COM1 & COM2) The jumper specifies the operation voltage of the specified serial port. +5V (Default) +12V Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP2 (for COM3 & COM4) / JCOMP3 (for COM5 & COM6) The jumper specifies the operation voltage of the specified serial port.

  • Page 26: Intel Me Jumper: Jme1

    Hardware Setup Intel ME Jumper: JME1 This jumper is used to enable/disable the Intel ME function. Disable (Default) Enable eDP Power Jumper: JEDP_VDD1 Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the eDP interface flat panel. 3V (Default) 2-14...

  • Page 27: Slot

    MS-98H3 Slot Mini-PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The Mini-PCIe slot is provided for WiFi modules, Bluetooth modules, TV tuner cards and other Mini-PCIe cards. ■ MINI_PCIE1 supports Mini-PCIe and Nano-SIM card. ■ MINI_PCIE2 supports Mini-PCIe and mSATA cards. Nano SIM-Holder This holder is for inseriting the Nano-SIM card.

  • Page 29: Bios Setup 3-1

    BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows users to configure the system for optimal use. Users may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen at system startup and requests users to run SETUP.

  • Page 30: Entering Setup

    BIOS Setup Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> or <F2> key to enter Setup. Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button.

  • Page 31: Control Keys

    MS-98H3 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Select Change Option General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Reset Exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

  • Page 32: The Menu Bar

    BIOS Setup The Menu Bar ▶ Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. ▶ Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. ▶ Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. ▶...

  • Page 33: Main

    MS-98H3 Main ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. ▶ System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ Full Screen Logo Display This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo. When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
  • Page 35 MS-98H3 ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual” systems. ▶ Active Processor Cores This setting specifies the number of active processor cores.
  • Page 36 BIOS Setup ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 This setting enables/disables the specified serial port. ▶ Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ▶...
  • Page 37 MS-98H3 ▶ H/W Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. ▶ Smart Fan Configuration ▶ SYSFAN1 This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an...
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup ▶ PCI/PCIE Device Configuration ▶ Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. ▶...
  • Page 39 MS-98H3 ▶ GPIO Group Configuration ▶ GPO0 ~ GPO7 These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3-11...

  • Page 40: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot ▶ CSM Support This setting enables/disables the support for Compatibility Support Module, a part of the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI providing the capability to support legacy BIOS interfaces. ▶ Video This setting selects the video mode. ▶...

  • Page 41: Security

    MS-98H3 Security ▶ Administrator Password Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. ▶ User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup utility. ▶ Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides highly scalable platform security in physical and virtual infrastructures.
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup ▶ PCH-FW Configuration ▶ ME Firmware Version, ME Firmware Mode, ME Firmware SKU, System Integrity Value, ME Firmware Status 1, ME Firmware Status 2, NFC Sup- port These settings show the firmware information of the Intel ME (Management Engine).
  • Page 43 MS-98H3 ▶ AMT Configuration Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for remotely managing and securing PCs out-of-band. ▶ ME Unconfig on RTC Clear This setting enables/disables ME Firmware Un-configure on RTC clear state. ▶ Comms Hub Support This setting enables/disables Comms Hub Support.
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup ▶ Firmware Update Configuration ▶ ME FW Image Re-Flash This setting enables/disables the ME FW image reflash. ▶ PTT Configuration Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) is a platform functionality for credential storage and key management used by Microsoft Windows. 3-16...
  • Page 45 MS-98H3 ▶ ME Debug Configuration ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ Security Device Support This setting enables/disables BIOS support for security device. When set to [Disable], the OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶ Console Redirection Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and keyboard attached. This setting enables/disables the operation of console redirection. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the terminal screen.
  • Page 47 MS-98H3 ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal device for console redirection.

  • Page 48: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset ▶ DVMT Pre-Allocated This setting defines the DVMT pre-allocated memory. Pre-allocated memory is the small amount of system memory made available at boot time by the system BIOS for video. Pre-allocated memory is also known as locked memory. This is because it is "locked"...

  • Page 49: Power

    MS-98H3 Power ▶ Restore AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: [Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup ** Advanced Resume Events Control ** ▶ Onchip GbE / USB The item allows the activity of the OnChip GbE/USB device to wake up the sys- tem from S3/S4 sleep state. ▶ PCIE PME This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE PME is detected.

  • Page 51: Save & Exit

    MS-98H3 Save & Exit ▶ Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. ▶ Discard Changes Abandon all changes. ▶ Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the motherboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the motherboard.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup 3-24...

  • Page 53: Appendix Wdt & Gpio

    Appendix WDT & GPIO This appendix provides the sample codes of WDT (Watch Dog Timer) and GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output). 2-A-1...

  • Page 54: Wdt Sample Code

    GPIO & WDT WDT Sample Code 2. Watchdog Timer – WDT  The base address (WDT_BASE) of WDT configuration registers is 0xA10.    2.1 Set WDT Time Unit  val = Inportb (WDT_BASE + 0x05);      // Read current WDT setting  val = val | 0x08;              // minute mode. val = val & 0xF7 if second mode  Outportb (WDT_BASE + 0x05, val);    // Write back WDT setting    2.2 Set WDT Time  Outportb (WDT_BASE + 0x06, Time);    // Write WDT time, value 1 to 255.    2.3 Enable WDT  val = Inportb (WDT_BASE + 0x0A);      // Read current WDT_PME setting  val = val | 0x01; ...

  • Page 55: Gpio Sample Code

    MS-98H3 GPIO Sample Code 1. General Purposed IO – GPIO/DIO  The GPIO port configuration addresses are listed in the following table:  Name  IO Port  IO address  Name  IO Port  IO address  N_GPI0  0x42  Bit 1  N_GPO0  0x41  Bit 0  N_GPI1  0x42  Bit 2  N_GPO1  0x11  Bit 3  N_GPI2  0x42  Bit 3  N_GPO2  0x11  Bit 6  N_GPI3  0x22  Bit 3  N_GPO3  0x11  Bit 7  N_GPI4  N_GPO4  0x22 ...

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