MS-9B11 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.
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: https://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.
MS-9B11 CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this de- vice is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive. FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface CONTENTS Copyright and Trademarks Notice ..............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 ..................v 1 Overview1-1 System Overview ..................1-2 System Specifications ................1-8...
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MS-9B11 3 BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup ...................3-2 The Menu Bar ....................3-4 Main ......................3-5 Advanced ....................3-6 Boot ......................3-12 Security ....................3-13 Chipset .....................3-21 Power .......................3-22 Save & Exit ....................3-24 Appendix GPIO WDT BKL Programming A-1 Abstract ..................... A-3 General Purposed IO ................A-4 Watchdog Timer ..................
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Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-9B11, a high-performance automation computer from MSI. A highly integrated, rugged system that features versatile I/O capability and PCIe expansion slots, the MS-9B11 is perfect for a wide variety of industrial applications, including machine automation, video surveillance, facility environment monitoring, intelligent transportation, etc.
Overview System Overview MS-9B11-S1 MS-9B11-S2 System I/O & Controls 11 10...
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MS-9B11 Internal View PCI-E Expansion Card Bracket Line-Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones. Power Jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the system. Important Your power source can either be connected to the Power Jack or the Phoenix DC Power Connector.
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Overview Extend Switch Connector This connector is provided for remote power button control. USB 20 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed) data transfer rate.
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MS-9B11 DIO Port This port is provided for the Digital Input/Output (DIO) peripheral module. SIGNAL SIGNAL GPI0 GPO0 GPI1 GPO1 GPI2 GPO2 GPI3 GPO3 GPI4 GPO4 GPI5 GPO5 GPI6 GPO6 GPI7 GPO7 VCC5 VCC5...
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Overview RS-232/422/485 Serial Port: COM1(RI/5V/12V) / COM2~COM4 (0V/5V/12V) The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. It supports barcode scanners, barcode printers, bill printers, credit card machine, etc. RS-232 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION NDCD Data Carrier Detect NSIN Signal In...
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MS-9B11 WLAN Antenna Connector (Optional) This connector allows you to connect an external antenna for wireless LAN. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. PCIe Expansion Slot These slots are provided for PCIe expansion cards. To enable multi-screen output from integrated graphics and external graphics card, please set BIOS items as following.
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MS-9B11 System I/O & Controls ■ 1 * Power Button ■ 1 * 16bit Digital I/O Connector ■ 1 * 12~24V DC Power Jack ■ 1 * 12~24V Phoenix DC Power Connector ■ 1 * Extension Power Switch Connector ■ 2 * USB 2.0 Ports ■...
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MS-9B11 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.
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Overview COM1 Power Jumper: JCOMP1 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the COM1 serial port. +12V COM2~4 Power Jumper: JCOMP2 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the COM2~4 serial ports. +12V LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1 Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interface flat panel. VCC3 VCC5 LVDS Inverter Power Jumper: JINV1...
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. 1-2-1...
Getting Started Top Cover (MS-9B11-S1) Important Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before installing or replacing system components. 1. Locate and loosen the screws on the top panel of the system to release the top cover. 2. Remove the top cover from the system.
MS-9B11 Top Cover (MS-9B11-S2) Important Turn off the system and unplug the power cord before installing or replacing system components. 1. Locate and loosen the screws on the top panel of the system to release the top cover. 2. Remove the top cover from the system.
Getting Started When installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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MS-9B11 1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open position. 2. The load plate will automatically lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open position. Load lever Load plate Retention tab Important Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the CPU.
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Getting Started 3. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket. 4. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Close and engage the load lever.
MS-9B11 5. When you press down the load lever the PnP cap will automatically pop up from the CPU socket. Do not discard the PnP cap. Always replace the PnP cap if the CPU is removed from the socket. PnP cap Important •...
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Getting Started 2. Align the holes on the motherboard with the heatsink. 3. Lock the screws in the assigned diagonal sequences. 4. Align the copper plate under the top cover with the thermal pad on the heatsink. 5. Place the top cover and lock the screws.
MS-9B11 Installing Cooler (MS-9B11-S2) 1. Remove the protective cap from the cooler. 2. Connect the cooler power. 3. Align the holes on the motherboard with the cooler. 4. Align the holes on the motherboard with the heatsink. Lock the screws in the assigned diagonal sequences.
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Getting Started 5. Align the ventilator on the top cover with the cooler. 6. Place the top cover and lock the screws. 2-10...
MS-9B11 Memory 1. Locate the memory slot. Push the clips outwards. 2. Align the notch on the memory with the key on the slot and insert the memory into the slot. 3. Push the memory gently downwards until the slot clips click and lock the memory in place.
Getting Started Hard Disk Drive (Internal) 1. Unlock the HDD bracket screw. 2. Follow the direction to slide HDD bracket. 3. Take the HDD bracket out. 4. Find the thermal pad in the accessory box. Peel off one side of the transparent protective film and paste it to the HDD barcket.
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MS-9B11 5. Insert the rubber pad to the HDD bracket. 6. Insert other rubber pads as well. 7. Peel off the transparent protective film of the thermal pad. 8. Fit the HDD into the bracket. Be sure to put the HDD in the correct orientation.
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Getting Started 9. Fix the HDD to the bracket with screws. 10. Connect SATA data cable and power cable to the HDD. 11. Connect SATA data cable and power cable to the motherboard. 2-14...
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MS-9B11 12. Follow the direction to replace the HDD set. 13. Follow the direction to slide HDD set till the marks on the bracket and chassis are aligned. 14. Fix the HDD set to the chassis with screw. 2-15...
Getting Started Hard Disk Drive (External) 1. Unlock the HDD bracket screws. 2. Take the HDD bracket out. 3. Insert the rubber pads to the HDD bracket. 2-16...
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MS-9B11 4. Fit the HDD into the bracket. Be sure to put the HDD in the correct orientation. 5. Fix the HDD to the bracket with screws. 6. Follow the direction to replace the HDD set. Push the HDD set gently to secure it in place.
Getting Started PCIe Expansion Card 1. Unlock the PCIe slot bracket screws. 2. Remove the PCIe slot bracket. 3. Insert the PCIe expansion card into the slot. 4. Lock the PCIe expansion card with screw. 2-18...
MS-9B11 Mini PCIe WiFi Card (Optional) Important For Mini PCIe cards that draw power from the motherboard, make sure they op- erate at exactly the same voltage as the system power source. 1. Remove the rubber protector from the panel. 2.
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Getting Started 4. Install the other antenna cable as well. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCIe WiFi card. 6. Locate the Mini PCIe slot. Remove the Mini PCIe card screw preinstalled on the motherboard. 7. Insert the Mini PCIe WiFi card into the slot at a 45-degree angle.
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MS-9B11 8. Push the card gently downwards and fasten it with a screw. 9. Reroute the antenna cables. 2-21...
Getting Started M.2 Slot (Key M, 2280 & 2242) 1. Please install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below. Important • Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM and does not ® support Legacy ROM.
Getting Started Mounting Brackets (Vertical) 1. Insert the rubber pad to the mounting bracket. 2. Screw the brackets to the system. MS-9B11-S2 doesn’t support Mounting Brackets (Vertical). 2-24...
MS-9B11 Power (Optional) With a redundant power supply solution, users may feed the power through the DC power jack and/or through the 12V~24V Phoenix DC connector. 1. Locate the DC power connector on the system panel. 2. Connect a DC receptacle connector to it.
Getting Started Extension Power Switch (Optional) This connector can be used to make an extensive power switch. 1. Locate the connector on the system panel. 2. Connect an extension power switch connector to it. 2-26...
MS-9B11 DIN Rail (Optional) 1. Put the DIN rail on the chassis with the screw holes aligned. 2. Lock the DIN rail with the screws. 3. Install the other DIN rail as well. It is recommended that the machine be 1 cm away from the wall. 4.
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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.
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.
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MS-9B11 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. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to.
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. ▶...
MS-9B11 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>. ▶...
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.
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MS-9B11 ▶ 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.
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BIOS Setup ▶ C States This setting controls the C-State (CPU Power state). C-State performance indicates the ability to run the processor in lower power states when the PC is idle. This setting enables/disables the C-State Configuration for power saving purposes.
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MS-9B11 ▶ H/W Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. ▶ Thermal Shutdown This setting enables/disables the thermal shutdown function for system thermal protection. ▶ Smart Fan Configuration ▶...
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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. ▶...
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MS-9B11 ▶ GPIO Group Configuration ▶ GPO0 ~ GPO7 These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3-11...
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. ▶...
MS-9B11 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. ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.
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BIOS Setup ▶ PCH-FW Configuration ▶ ME Firmware Version, ME Firmware Mode, ME Firmware SKU, ME File System Integrity Value, ME Firmware Status 1, ME Firmware Status 2, NFC Support These settings show the firmware information of the Intel ME (Management Engine).
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MS-9B11 ▶ 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. 3-15...
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BIOS Setup ▶ 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. ▶...
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MS-9B11 ▶ Platform Hierarchy, Storage Hierarchy, Endorsement Hierarchy These settings enable/disable the Platform Hierarchy, Storage Hierarchy and Endorsement Hierarchy. ▶ TPM20 UEFI Spec Version, Physical Presence Spec Version This settings show the TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version and Physical Presence Spec Version. ▶...
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BIOS Setup ▶ Console Redirection Settings ▶ Out-of-Band Mgmt Port This setting specifies the Out-of-Band Management Port. ▶ 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).
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MS-9B11 Legacy Console Redirection ▶ Legacy Console Redirection Settings ▶ Redirection COM Port This setting specifies the COM port for redirection. ▶ Resolution This setting specifies the redirection resolution of legacy OS. ▶ Redirect After POST This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals’ console redirection running after the POST has booted.
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BIOS Setup Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) ▶ 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.
MS-9B11 Chipset ▶ Primary Display Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of the system. ▶ DVMT Pre-Allocated This setting selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. ▶...
BIOS Setup 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. [Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred.
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MS-9B11 ** Advanced Resume Events Control ** ▶ USB The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3/ S4 sleep state. ▶ PCIE PME/Ring This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE PME/Ring is detected.
BIOS Setup 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.
MS-9B11 Abstract Abstract In this document, code examples based on C programming language provided for customer interest. Inportb, Outportb, Inportl and Outportl are basic functions used for access IO ports and defined as following. Inportb: Read a single 8‐bit I/O port. Outportb: Write a single byte to an 8‐bit port. Inportl: Reads a single 32‐bit I/O port. Outportl: Write a single long to a 32‐bit port. ...
GPIO WDT BKL Programming General Purposed IO 1. General Purposed IO – GPIO/DIO The GPIO port configuration addresses listed in the following table: Name IO Port IO address Name IO Port IO address N_GPI0 0xA05 Bit 3 N_GPO0 0xA04 Bit 0 N_GPI1 0xA05 Bit 4 N_GPO1 0xA04 Bit 1 N_GPI2 0xA05 Bit 5 N_GPO2 0xA04 Bit 2 N_GPI3 0xA05 Bit 6 N_GPO3 0xA04 Bit 3 N_GPI4 ...
MS-9B11 Watchdog Timer 2. Watchdog Timer – WDT The base address (WDT_BASE) of WDT configuration registers is 0xA10. 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 Set WDT Time Outportb (WDT_BASE + 0x06, Time); // Write WDT time, value 1 to 255. Enable WDT val = Inportb (WDT_BASE + 0x0A); // Read current WDT_PME setting val = val | 0x01; // Enable WDT OUT: WDOUT_EN (bit 0) set to 1. Outportb (WDT_BASE + 0x0A, val); ...
GPIO WDT BKL Programming LVDS Backlight Brightness Control 3. LVDS Backlight Brightness Control The LVDS controller support 17 level of backlight brightness value from 0 (30%) to 16 (100%) and it is accessible through SMBus. The associated access method (SMBus_ReadByte, SMBus_WriteByte) provided in part 4. Set the Level of LVDS Backlight 1. Write 0xED into address 0x7F on SMBus device 0x42. 2.
MS-9B11 SMBus Access 4. SMBus Access The base address of SMBus must know before access. The relevant bus and device information are as following. #define IO_SC 0xCF8 #define IO_DA 0xCFC #define PCIBASEADDRESS 0x80000000 #define PCI_BUS_NUM 0 #define PCI_DEV_NUM 31 #define PCI_FUN_NUM 4 ...
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