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  • Page 1 MS-9A78B1 Industrial Data Machine...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    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 try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/ Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com/...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-9A78B1 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. You can return these products to local collection points.

  • Page 6: Japan Jis C 0950 Material Declaration

    Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html 日本JIS C 0950材質宣言 日本工業規格JIS C 0950により、2006年7月1日以降に販売される特定分野の 電気および電子機器について、製造者による含有物質の表示が義務付けられま...

  • Page 7: Vietnam Rohs

    Việt Nam RoHS Kể từ ngày 01/12/2012, tất cả các sản phẩm do công ty MSI sản xuất tuân thủ Thông tư số 30/2011/TT-BCT quy định tạm thời về giới hạn hàm lượng cho phép...

  • Page 8: 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 9 MS-9A78B1 4 MSI HIDAC Utility 4-1 Activating the Utility ..................4-2 Watchdog ....................4-2 System Info....................4-3 HW Monitor ....................4-3 Alarm Settings ....................4-4 Alarm Logs ....................4-4 Appendix WDT & GPIO  A-1 WDT Sample Code ................... A-2 GPIO Sample Code .................. A-3...

  • Page 10: Overview1-1

    Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-9A78B1, an excellent industrial data machine from MSI. The MS-9A78B1 is durable under extreme environments and suitable to be applied in every industrial field,such as digital signage, kiosk, gaming, industrial control au-tomation and POS.

  • Page 11: Packing Contents

    Overview Packing Contents Power Adapter MS-9A78B1 System Power Cord Wireless LAN Antenna Mounting Bracket Kit Driver/Utility Disk ■ Please contact us immediately if any of the item is damaged or missing. ■ The picture is for your reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary...

  • Page 12: System Overview

    MS-9A78B1 System Overview Front Panel Rear Panel System Power Button Press the switch to turn the power supply on or off.
  • Page 13 Overview RS-232 Serial Port: COM2/3/4/5 (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 NSOUT...
  • Page 14 MS-9A78B1 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port: COM1 (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...
  • Page 15 Overview VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor orother standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a greatview of the computer display. HDMI Port The High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definitionvideo, plus multi- channel digital audio on a single cable.

  • Page 16: System Specifications

    MS-9A78B1 System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Bay trail D processor Memory ■ 2 slots for DDR3L 1333MHz SO-DIMM ■ Dual channel memory architecture ■ Supports non-ECC DDR3L unbuffered memory ■ Supports Max. 8GB ■ 2 * Intel I210-AT GbE LAN Audio ■...
  • Page 17 Overview Power Supply ■ 84 Watt AC/DC Adapter ■ Input: 100-240V~, 1.3A, 50-60Hz ■ Output: 12V / 7.0A MAX ■ Each COM port outputs 0.5A/Maximum OS Support ■ Windows 7 32/64 Bit ■ Windows 8 32/64 Bit ■ Windows 10 32/64 Bit Environmental ■...

  • Page 18: Getting Started 2-1

    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...

  • Page 19: Installation Tools

    Getting Started Installation Tools A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screw- driver, 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 con- nectors or cables.

  • Page 20: System Cover

    MS-9A78B1 System Cover Step 1: Locate and remove the screws that secure the top cover. Remove the screws on both sides of the chassis. Step 2: Pull the top cover carefully upwards and set it aside for later use.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Step 3: Remove the screws of the HDD and system fan bracket. Step 4: Remove the HDD and sys- tem fan bracket. Step 5: Unplug the system fan con- nector.

  • Page 22: Memory

    MS-9A78B1 Memory Step 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. Step 2: Push the DIMM gently down- wards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM in place.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Step 5: Turn the chassis up side down. Step 6: Locate the SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot. Step 7: Push the DIMM gently down- wards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM in place.
  • Page 24 MS-9A78B1 Step 9: Turn the chassis up side down and lock the screwsto fix the front panel. Important • You can barely see the golden finger if the DIMM is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. • To uninstall the DIMM, flip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will bere- leased instantly.

  • Page 25: Mini-Pcie Card

    Getting Started Mini-PCIe Card Step 1: Align the notch in the card with the key on the slot and insert the card at a slightly upward angle into the slot. Step 2: Push the card gently down- wards and fasten it with screws.

  • Page 26: Hard Disk Drive

    MS-9A78B1 Hard Disk Drive Step1: Insert the HDD into the HDD bracket with screw holes aligned. Step 2: Tighten the screws to fasten the HDD to the bracket. Important Please make sure the HDD is properly and completely fixed to the bracket. Step3: Plug the fan connector to CPU FAN1.
  • Page 27 Getting Started Step5: Insert the HDD into the HDD bracket with screw holes aligned. Step6: Put the top cover carefully downwards. Step7: Secure the screws of the top cover. 2-10...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 MS-9A78B1 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Select Change Option General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Main

    MS-9A78B1 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> <Min- ute>...

  • Page 33: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ Bootup NumLock State This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
  • Page 34 MS-9A78B1 ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1 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 serial port COM1.
  • Page 35 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 CPUFAN Target These settings enable/disable the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an ex- cellent feature which will adjust the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU temperature, avoiding the overheating to damage your system.
  • Page 36 MS-9A78B1 ▶ 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 EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup ▶ 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. ▶ Audio Controller This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.

  • Page 38: Boot

    MS-9A78B1 Boot ▶ CSM Support This setting allows users to set the device to enable/ disable the legacy BIOS ROM boot. Important If the Operating System is going to boot in UEFI mode, disable CSM Support to speed up the boot process. ▶ Video Allows you to select the OS mode. [EFI Mode OS] For UEFI mode. [Legacy Mode OS] For Legacy mode.

  • Page 39: 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. ▶ Chassis Intrusion The fieldenables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.
  • Page 40 MS-9A78B1 ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal support- ing ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected be- tween the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal device for console redirection.
  • Page 41 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. ▶ Security Configuration Intel TXE Configuration ▶...

  • Page 42: Chipset

    MS-9A78B1 Chipset ▶ Integrated Graphics Device This setting enables/disables the Integrated Graphics 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.

  • Page 43: Power

    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.

  • Page 44: Save & Exit

    MS-9A78B1 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. ▶ Restore Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup 3-18...
  • Page 46 MSI HIDAC Utility This section introduces the MSI HIDAC utility for overall system monitor and control. 2-4-1...

  • Page 47: Msi Hidac Utility 4-1

    MSI HIDAC Utility Activating the Utility Select [MSI HIDAC Utility] on Desktop to activate the utility. This MSI HIDAC Utility provides information on: ■ Watchdog Timer ■ System Information ■ Hardware Monitor ■ Alarm Settings for Hardware Monitor ■ Alarm Logs for Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 48: System Info

    MS-9A78B1 System Info. Features: ■ Real-time display of System Information, Platform Information, Utility Information, Memory Information and Disk Drive Usage Information HW Monitor Features: ■ Real-time display of Hardware Monitor status including CPU/system temperatures, fan speeds and CPU/system voltage info...

  • Page 49: Alarm Settings

    MSI HIDAC Utility Alarm Settings Features: ■ Custom settings of a tolerance range for the alarm triggers ■ Automatic alarm logs of monitored hardware items when the alarm trigger thresholds are exceeded Alarm Logs Features: ■ Real-time display of Hardware Monitor alarm logs ■...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Wdt Sample Code

    WDT & GPIO WDT Sample Code...

  • Page 52: Gpio Sample Code

    MS-9A78B1 GPIO Sample Code...
  • Page 53 WDT & GPIO...
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