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  • Page 1 MS-9A84 Industrial Data Machine...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    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-9A84 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-9A84 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-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.

  • 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-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... v WEEE Statement ..................v 1.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-9A84, an excellent industrial data machine from MSI. The MS-9A84’s wide heatsink fanless solution eliminates the noise and the risk of fan’s failure. Furthermore, it can be applied to various scenarios like digital signage, kiosk, industrial control and POS with...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Overview Package Contents 1. MS-9A84 Industrial Data Machine 2. SATA Power & Signal Cable * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing. * Package contents may vary by country.

  • Page 9: System Overview

    MS-9A84 System Overview System I/O & Controls...
  • Page 10 Overview Power Button Press the button to turn the system on or off. Power Connector (M12 Type) Power supplied through this connector supplies power to the system. RS232 COM Connector (M12 Type) The RS232 COM connector is used for establishing a serial connection. GbE Connector (M12 Type) This connector is provided for GbE network connection.

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    MS-9A84 System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Kaby Lake-U Series ® Memory ■ 1 x DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM slot ■ Up to 16GB Network ■ 1 x Intel I219 GbE PHY LAN ® ■ 1 x Intel I210 GbE LAN ®...
  • Page 12 Overview Regulatory Compliance ■ EMC: FCC Class A, CE, RCM, BSMI, VCCI ■ Safety: BSMI, CE ■ RoHS Compliant OS Support ■ Windows 10 64 Bit ■ Linux Kernel 4.X (Fedora 25& Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Pre-Scan)

  • Page 13: Motherboard Jumpers

    MS-9A84 Motherboard Jumpers Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. JVDD1 JCMOS1 JINV1 JME1 JATX1...
  • Page 14 Overview Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1 Normal Clear CMOS AT/ATX Select Jumper: JATX1 ATX (Default) LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1 5V (Default) LVDS Inverter Power Jumper: JINV1 5V (Default) Intel ME Jumper: JME1 Disable Enable (Default)

  • Page 15: System Dimensions

    MS-9A84 System Dimensions 55.00 155.00...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information on 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 18: Installation Tools

    Getting Started Installation Tools A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, can be used to do most of the installation. Choose one with a magnetic head would be better. Pliers, can be used as an auxiliary tool to connect some connectors or cables.

  • Page 19: System Cover

    MS-9A84 System Cover 1. Place the system horizontally on a flat and steady surface. Locate and remove the screws that secure the system cover. 2. Lift the cover carefully upwards and remove it from the system.

  • Page 20: Memory (Optional)

    Getting Started Memory (Optional) 1. Locate the memory slot. 2. Align the notch on the memory with the key on the slot and insert the memory into the slot at a 45-degree angle. 3. Push the memory gently downwards until the slot clips click and lock the memory in place.

  • Page 21: Msata Card (Optional)

    MS-9A84 mSATA Card (Optional) Important For Mini PCIe cards that draw power from the motherboard, make sure they operate at exactly the same voltage as the system power source. 1. Locate the MINI_PCIE2 slot. Remove the screw preinstalled on the motherboard.

  • Page 22: 2.5" Ssd/Hdd

    Getting Started 2.5” SSD/HDD 1. Flip over the system cover and locate the SSD/HDD bracket. Remove the sticker film to uncover the thermal paste. 2. Check the following photo for correct orientation and place the 2.5” SSD/HDD into the bracket with screw holes aligned. 3.
  • Page 23 MS-9A84 5. Connect the SATA signal & power cable to the motherboard. 6. Align the notches and replace the system cover. Fasten the screws to secure the system cover.

  • Page 25: 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 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-9A84 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-9A84 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-9A84 ▶ 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 32 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.
  • Page 33 MS-9A84 ▶ 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. ▶ PCI/PCIE Device Configuration ▶...
  • Page 34 BIOS Setup ▶ Audio Controller This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller. ▶ Launch OnBoard LAN OpROM These settings enable/disable the initialization of the onboard/onchip LAN Boot ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. 3-10...

  • Page 35: Boot

    MS-9A84 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 36: Security

    BIOS Setup 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 BIOS Guard Support Intel BIOS Guard Support ensures that updates to system BIOS flash are secure. ▶...
  • Page 37 MS-9A84 ▶ 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 38 BIOS Setup ▶ 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 39 MS-9A84 ▶ ME Debug Configuration ▶ 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-9A84 ▶ 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.

  • Page 42: Chipset

    BIOS Setup Chipset ▶ DVMT Pre-Allocated This setting selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. ▶ DVMT Total Gfx Mem This setting specifies the memory size for DVMT. ▶ Primary IGFX Boot Display Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the displays of the system.

  • Page 43: Power

    MS-9A84 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 ** 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 45: Save & Exit

    MS-9A84 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 Wdt Programming

    Appendix WDT Programming This appendix provides WDT (Watch Dog Timer) programming guide. 2-A-1...

  • Page 48: Abstract

    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 49: Watchdog Timer

    MS-9A84 Watchdog Timer 1. 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. ...

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