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MSI MS-98J8 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MS-98J8 (v1.x) Industrial Computer Board...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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-98J8 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-98J8 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 Overview1-1 Specifications .....................1-2 Layout ......................1-4...
  • Page 7 Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-98J8, an excellent industrial computer board. Based on the innovative Intel Apollo Lake Series Processor, the MS- ® 98J8 is engineered to provide reliable performance for a wide variety of industrial applications. 1-1-1...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    ■ 1 x Mini-PCIe slot (shared with mSATA ) ■ 1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 slot (with USB2.0 signal) Important MS-98J8 only supports installing ONE WiFi / BT module. Please install your WiFi / BT module to Mini-PCIe slot or M.2 E Key slot. Rear Panel I/O ■...
  • Page 9 MS-98J8 Internal I/O ■ 1 x DC power connector ■ 1 x system fan connector ■ 1 x SATA 6Gb/s port ■ 1 x SATA power connector ■ 1 x USB2.0 connector ■ 1 x front panel connector ■ 1 x front audio connector ■...

  • Page 10: Layout

    Overview Layout TXE Jumper System Fan LVDS Power Connector Jumper LVDS Inverter LVDS Inverter LVDS Connector Power Jumper Connector Rear Panel SO-DIMM Slot LPC Connector SMBus Connector SATA Power Connector SATA 3.0 Connector Mini-PCIe/ mSATA Slot M.2 Slot Clear CMOS Jumper Front Panel AT/ATX...

  • Page 11: 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 components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
  • Page 12 Hardware Setup Components Reference Guide Memory 2-3 Power Supply 2-4 DC Power Connector: JPWR1 ..............2-4 SATA Power Connector: JPW1 ..............2-4 Rear Panel I/O 2-5 Connector 2-6 Fan Power Connector: SYSFAN1 ..............2-6 GPIO Connector: JGPIO1 ................2-6 USB2.0 Connector: JUSB1 ................2-6 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 ..............2-7 LPC Debug Port Connector: JTPM1 ............2-7 Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ..............2-7 LVDS Inverter Connector: JINV1 ...............2-8...

  • Page 13: Memory

    MS-98J8 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 downwards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM in place.

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Power Supply DC Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect a 9~36V DC power adapter. SATA Power Connector: JPW1 This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices. Important Make sure all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel I/O

    MS-98J8 Rear Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports DisplayPort HDMI Port GbE RJ45 Port DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams.

  • Page 16: Connector

    Hardware Setup Connector Fan Power Connector: SYSFAN1 The fan power connector supports system cooling fans 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 17: Front Panel Connector: Jfp1

    MS-98J8 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. LED(+) Voltage(V) Current(mA) Power 18.51 18.51 LPC Debug Port Connector: JTPM1 This connector works as LPC debug port.

  • Page 18: Lvds Inverter Connector: Jinv1

    Hardware Setup LVDS Inverter Connector: JINV1 The connector is provided for LCD backlight options. 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 19: Serial Port Connector: Jcom1 ~ Jcom4

    MS-98J8 Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 ~ JCOM4 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it. JCOM1 supports RS232/422/485. JCOM2~4 support RS232. JCOM1 RS232 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 20: Audio Amplifier Pinheader: Jamp1

    Hardware Setup JCOM2~JCOM4 RS232 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Audio Amplifier Pinheader: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance. Front Audio Connector: JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

  • Page 21: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector: Jkbms1

    MS-98J8 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 This connector is provided to connect a keyboard and a mouse. SMBus Connector: JSMB1 This connector is provided for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. 2-11...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Serial Port Power Jumper: Jcomp1

    MS-98J8 Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the JCOM1 serial port. +12V TXE Jumper: JTXE1 This jumper is used to enable/disable the flash descriptor override. Normal Disable LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1 Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interface flat panel.

  • Page 24: Slot

    Hardware Setup Slot Mini-PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot The Mini-PCIe slot is provided for 3G module, wireless LAN card, TV tuner card, Robson NAND Flash card and mSATA devices. M2 Slot (Key E, 2230) Please install the Wi-Fi/ Bluetooch card into the M.2 slot as shown below. Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 MS-98J8 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 28: 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 29: Main

    MS-98J8 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 30: 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 31 MS-98J8 ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 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. ▶ Mode Select Select an operation mode for the specified serial port.
  • Page 32 BIOS Setup ▶ 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 ▶ Smart SYSFAN Target This setting enables/disables the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the system fan speed automatically depending on the current system temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage your system.
  • Page 33 MS-98J8 ▶ 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. ▶ EIST...
  • Page 34 BIOS Setup ▶ Network Stack Configuration This menu provides Network Stack settings for users to enable network boot (PXE) from BIOS. ▶ 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 35 MS-98J8 ▶ GPIO Group Configuration ▶ GPO0 ~ GPO3 These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3-11...

  • Page 36: 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. ▶ OS Selection This setting allows users to select the Operating System. ▶...

  • Page 37: Security

    MS-98J8 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. 3-13...
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup ▶ 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. 3-14...
  • Page 39 MS-98J8 ▶ 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 40 BIOS Setup ▶ Console Redirection Settings ▶ 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 41 MS-98J8 ▶ Redirection After BIOS POST This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals’ console redirection running after the BIOS POST has booted. ▶ Security Configuration ▶ TXE FW Version The setting shows the firmware information of the Intel Trusted Execution Engine (TXE).

  • Page 42: 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 43: Power

    MS-98J8 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 44 BIOS Setup ▶ USB from S3/S4 The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3/ S4 sleep state. ▶ RTC When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

  • Page 45: Save & Exit

    MS-98J8 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 47 Appendix GPIO WDT BKL Programming This appendix provides WDT (Watch Dog Timer), GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output) and LVDS Backlight programming guide. 2-A-1...
  • Page 48 GPIO WDT BKL Programming CONTENT Abstract  A-3 General Purposed IO  A-4 Watchdog Timer  A-5 LVDS Backlight Brightness Control  A-6 SMBus Access  A-7...

  • Page 49: Abstract

    MS-98J8 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. ...

  • Page 50: General Purposed Io

    GPIO WDT BKL Programming 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 0  N_GPO0  0xA02  Bit 4  N_GPI1  0xA02  Bit 1  N_GPO1  0xA02  Bit 5  N_GPI2  0xA02  Bit 2  N_GPO2  0xA02  Bit 6  N_GPI3  0xA02  Bit 3  N_GPO3  0xA02  Bit 7   ...

  • Page 51: Watchdog Timer

    MS-98J8 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. ...

  • Page 52: Lvds Backlight Brightness Control

    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)  are  provided in part 4.   ...

  • Page 53: 4. Smbus Access

    MS-98J8 SMBus Access 4. SMBus Access  The base address of SMBus must be known 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         ...

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