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  • Page 1 MS-98L9 (v1.x) Industrial Computer Board...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks Notice

    Preface Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-98L9 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: 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.

  • Page 5: Ce Conformity

    MS-98L9 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 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... v WEEE Statement ..................v 1.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-98L9, an excellent industrial computer board. Based on the innovative Intel Kaby Lake-S and Skylake-S Series ® Processor, the MS-98L9 is engineered to provide reliable performance for a wide variety of industrial applications. 1-1-1...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Overview Specifications Processor ■ Intel Kaby Lake-S Series Processor ® - Intel Core i7-7700/i7-7700T ® - Intel Core i5-7500/i5-7500T ® - Intel Core i3-7101E/i3-7101TE ® ■ Intel Skylake-S Series Processor ® - Intel Core i7-6700/i7-6700TE ® - Intel Core i5-6500/i5-6500TE ®...
  • Page 9 MS-98L9 Expansion Slots ■ 1 * PCIe x16 slot (PCIe1) ■ 1 * PCIe x16 slot with PCIe x4 signal (PCIe2) ■ 5 * PCI slots (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, PCI4, PCI5) Rear Panel I/O ■ 1 * Mouse/Keyboard combo port ■...
  • Page 10 Overview Environment ■ Operating Temperature: -10 ~ 60 ■ Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 80 ■ Humidity: 10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing Accessories ■ 2 * SATA3.0 cables ■ 1 * COM port cable with bracket ■ 1 * USB2.0 cable with bracket ■...

  • Page 11: Layout

    MS-98L9 Layout CPU Fan System Fan Header Header Rear Panel DIMM Slots CPU Power System Fan Connector Header System Power Connector SMBus Box Header COM Port Jumpers PCIe Slots SATA Ports PCI Slots USB2.0 Box Header GPIO Header Front Panel...

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
  • Page 14 Hardware Setup Quick Component Guide CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............2-3 Introduction to LGA 115x CPU ..............2-3 CPU Installation ..................2-4 Memory ....................2-6 Dual-Channel Mode ...................2-6 Recommended Memory Population ............2-6 Installing Memory Modules ................2-7 Power Supply ..................2-8 System Power Connector: PWRCONN1 ...........2-8 CPU Power Connector: JPWR1 ..............2-8 Rear Panel I/O ...................2-9 Connector ..................2-12...

  • Page 15: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    MS-98L9 CPU (Central Processing Unit) 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.

  • Page 16: Cpu Installation

    Hardware Setup CPU Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. 1.
  • Page 17 MS-98L9 5. Secure the load lever with the hook 6. Make sure the four hooks are in proper under the retention tab. position before you install the cooler. Align the holes on the motherboard with the cooler. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the motherboard.

  • Page 18: Memory

    Hardware Setup Memory Dual-Channel Mode In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots. DIMM1 (Channel A) DIMM2 (Channel B) Recommended Memory Population Number of DIMMs installed DIMM1 (ch A) DIMM2 (ch B) Important •...

  • Page 19: Installing Memory Modules

    MS-98L9 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply System Power Connector: PWRCONN1 This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel I/O

    MS-98L9 Rear Panel I/O RS232 COM Line-In Mouse/Keyboard RJ45 RJ45 Port 2 VGA Port Port Port Combo Port HDMI Port Line-Out USB2.0 RS232/422/485 USB3.0 USB3.0 Ports Ports Ports Mic-In COM Port 1 Important Installing the I/O shield 1. Open the case.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. RS232/422/485 COM Port 1 The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
  • Page 23 MS-98L9 RS232 COM Port 2 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. SIGNAL DESCRIPTION NDCD Data Carrier Detect NSIN Signal In...

  • Page 24: Connector

    Hardware Setup Connector CPU/System Fan Header: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting 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 25: Gpio Header: Jgpio1

    MS-98L9 GPIO Header: JGPIO1 This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input peripheral module. S/PDIF Box Header: JSPDI1 This pinheader is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. Front Audio Box Header: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

  • Page 26: Chassis Intrusion Header: Jcase1

    Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Header: JCASE1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

  • Page 27: Tpm Box Header: Jtpm1

    MS-98L9 TPM Box Header: JTPM1 This connector works as LPC debug port and supports TPM modules. RS232 COM Port Box Header: JCOM3 ~ JCOM6 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it.

  • Page 28: Jumper

    Hardware Setup Jumper Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. Clear CMOS Jumper: J_CMOS1 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 29: Slot

    MS-98L9 Slot PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The PCI Express slot supports PCIe interface expansion cards. ■ PCIe1: PCIe x16 slot ■ PCIe2: PCIe x16 slot with PCIe x4 signal PCIe x16 slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports PCI interface expansion cards.

  • Page 31: Bios Setup

    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 32: 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 33 MS-98L9 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 34: 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 35: Main

    MS-98L9 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 36: 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 37 MS-98L9 ▶ 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 38 BIOS Setup ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1 ~ Serial Port 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 39 MS-98L9 ▶ 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 ▶ CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an...
  • Page 40 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 41 MS-98L9 ▶ GPIO Group Configuration ▶ GPO0 ~ GPO3 These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3-11...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Security

    MS-98L9 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.
  • Page 44 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).
  • Page 45 MS-98L9 ▶ Firmware Update Configuration ▶ ME FW Image Re-Flash This setting enables/disables the ME FW image reflash. ▶ Local FW Update This setting enables/disables the local firmware update. ▶ PTT Configuration Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) is a platform functionality for credential storage and key management used by Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 46 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. 3-16...
  • Page 47 MS-98L9 ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 ▶ 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 48 BIOS Setup 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. ▶ Bits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits This setting specifies the transfer rate (bits per second, data bits, parity, stop bits) of Console Redirection.
  • Page 49 MS-98L9 ▶ Redirect After POST This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals’ console redirection running after the POST has booted. 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.

  • Page 50: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset ▶ Primary Display Use the field to select which graphics device should be the primary display of switchable graphics. ▶ DVMT Pre-Allocated This setting selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. ▶...

  • Page 51: Power

    MS-98L9 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 52 BIOS Setup ** Advanced Resume Events Control ** ▶ OnChip GbE/USB This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onchip LAN or USB devices is detected. ▶ PCIE/PCI PME This field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE/PCI PME is detected.

  • Page 53: Save & Exit

    MS-98L9 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 55 Appendix GPIO WDT Programming This appendix provides WDT (Watch Dog Timer) and GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) programming guide. 2-A-1...

  • Page 56: Abstract

    GPIO WDT Programming Abstract Abstract  In  this  document,  code  examples  based  on  C  programming  language  are  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.       ...

  • Page 57: General Purposed Io

    MS-98L9 General Purposed IO 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  0xA02  Bit 7 N_GPO0 0xA02 Bit 3  N_GPI1  0xA02  Bit 6 N_GPO1 0xA02 Bit 2  N_GPI2  0xA02  Bit 5 N_GPO2 0xA02 Bit 1  N_GPI3  0xA02  Bit 4 N_GPO3 0xA02 Bit 0   ...

  • Page 58: Watchdog Timer

    GPIO WDT Programming 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;           ...

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