MS-9A69-A1 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-9A69-A1 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.
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 Package Contents ..................1-2 System Overview ..................1-3...
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MS-9A69-A1 Power .......................3-18 Save & Exit ....................3-20 Appendix GPIO WDT BKL Programming A-1 Abstract ..................... A-2 General Purposed IO ................A-3 Watchdog Timer ..................A-4 LVDS Backlight Brightness Control ............A-5 SMBus Access ..................A-6...
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Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-9A69-A1, an excellent industrial data machine from MSI. The wide heatsink fanless solution of MS-9A69-A1 eliminates the noise and the risk of fan’s failure. Furthermore, it supports VESA and wall-mount interfaces for various scenarios like digital signage, kiosk,...
Overview Package Contents 1. MS-9A69-A1 Industrial Data Machine 2. Power Adapter & Power Cord 3. SATA Power & Signal Cable 4. Phoenix Plug-in Terminal Block 5. Jumper Caps 6. Wall Mount Set 7. DIN Rail Mount Set 8. VESA Mount Set (Optional) 9.
MS-9A69-A1 System Overview System I/O & Controls Optional...
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Overview WiFi Antenna Connector (Optional) This connector allows you to connect an external antenna for wireless LAN. RS232 Serial Port: COM3 ~ COM6 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.
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MS-9A69-A1 Power Button Press the button to turn the system on or off. Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones. Line-Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers. USB 20 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
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Overview USB 32 Gen 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers up to 5Gbps high-speed data transfer for various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc. HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams.
MS-9A69-A1 System Specifications Processor ■ Intel Celeron J3455 QC 1.5GHz/ 2.3GHz (Burst) ® Memory ■ 1 x DDR3L 1600/1866MHz SO-DIMM slot ■ Up to 8GB Network ■ 2 x Intel I211-AT GbE LAN ® Audio ■ Realtek ALC887-VD2-CG HDA Codec ®...
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Overview Rear Panel Input/Output ■ 2 x WiFi Antenna Connectors (Optional) ■ 1 x Extend Switch Connector ■ 1 x Phoenix DC Power Connector ■ 1 x Power Jack ■ 2 x GbE RJ45 Ports (2 Optional Ports for Up to 4 x GbE RJ45 Ports) ■...
MS-9A69-A1 Motherboard Jumpers Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. JINV1 JVDD1 JAT1 JCMOS1 JCOMP1 JCOMP2 JCOMP3...
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.
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.
MS-9A69-A1 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.
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.
MS-9A69-A1 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.
Getting Started WiFi 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. Find the antenna cable modules in the accessory box. 2.
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MS-9A69-A1 5. Locate the Mini PCIe slot. Remove the Mini PCIe card screw preinstalled on the motherboard. 6. Insert the WiFi card into the slot at a 45-degree angle. 7. Push the card gently downwards and fasten it with a screw.
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Getting Started 8. Connect the antenna cables.
MS-9A69-A1 WiFi/LTE Antenna (Optional) 1. Find the WiFi/LTE antennas in the accessory box. Turn clockwise to lock the antennas and anti-clockwise to unlock. 2. Adjust the direction of the antennas for better signal reception.
Getting Started LVDS Cable (Optional) 1. Remove the screw and LVDS brackets with pliers. 2. Secure the LVDS cable to the system rear panel with two hexagonal screws. 2-10...
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MS-9A69-A1 3. Connect the LVDS cable to the LVDS connector on the motherboard. Make sure the LVDS cable is inserted in the right direction. Signal Signal Signal L_BKLT_CTRL# LCD_VDD +12V LVDS_BLON LCD_VDD LVDS_DETECT#_C LVDSA_DATA0 LVDSB_DATA0 +12V LVDSA_DATA#0 LVDSB_DATA#0 LVDSA_DATA1 LVDSB_DATA1...
Getting Started TPM/LPC Cable (Optional) 1. Disassemble the system front panel. 2. Route the cables gently aside to uncover the TPM/LPC connector. 3. Align the cable connector to the motherboard TPM/LPC connector. Note that the pins of the cable connector should face upwards.
MS-9A69-A1 2.5” SSD/HDD (Optional) 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.
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Getting Started 5. Connect the SATA signal & power cable to the motherboard. 2-14...
MS-9A69-A1 Wall Mount 1. Flip over the system and locate the bracket screw holes. 2. Place the brackets along the sides with screw holes aligned. 3. Fasten the screws to fix the wall mount brackets. 2-15...
Getting Started DIN Rail Mount 1 1. Check the accessory box for the DIN rails. 2. Put the DIN rails on the wall mount brackets with the hooks aligned. 3. Insert screws through the wall mount brackets into the DIN rails and tighten until each DIN rail is secure.
MS-9A69-A1 DIN Rail Mount 2 (Optional) 1. Check the VESA mount plate for the DIN rail screw holes. 2. Put the DIN rails on the VESA mount plate with screw holes aligned. 3. Insert screws through the VESA mount plate into the DIN rails and tighten until each DIN rail is secure.
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Getting Started 4. Mount the VESA mount plate onto the system and tighten the thumbscrew of the VESA mount plate. 2-18...
MS-9A69-A1 VESA Mount (Optional) 1. Locate the VESA mount screw holes on the intended device. 2. Fasten the VESA mount plate to the device with the supplied screws. 3. Mount the system onto the VESA mount plate. 4. Tighten the thumbscrew at the bottom of the VESA mount plate to secure the system.
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-9A69-A1 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.
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-9A69-A1 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-9A69-A1 ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 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.
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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. ▶ Thermal Shutdown This setting enables/disables the thermal shutdown function for system thermal protection. ▶ CPU Configuration ▶...
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MS-9A69-A1 ▶ 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. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID input value of the processor when queried.
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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-9A69-A1 ▶ 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. ▶ OS Selection This setting allows users to select the Operating System. ▶...
MS-9A69-A1 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...
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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. ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶...
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MS-9A69-A1 ▶ 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.
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BIOS Setup ▶ Security Configuration ▶ TXE FW Version The setting shows the firmware information of the Intel Trusted Execution Engine (TXE). ▶ TXE HMRFPO The setting enables/disables TXE HMRFPO (Host ME Region Flash Protection Override). ▶ TXE EOP Message This setting determines whether or not to send EOP (Exchange Online Protection) message before entering OS.
MS-9A69-A1 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"...
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-9A69-A1 ▶ 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.
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.
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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...
GPIO WDT BKL 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. ...
MS-9A69-A1 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 0x42 Bit 0 N_GPO0 0x11 Bit 0 N_GPI1 0x42 Bit 1 N_GPO1 0x11 Bit 1 N_GPI2 0x42 Bit 2 N_GPO2 0x11 Bit 2 N_GPI3 0x42 Bit 3 N_GPO3 0x11 Bit 3 N_GPI4 ...
GPIO WDT BKL 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; ...
MS-9A69-A1 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. Set the Level of LVDS Backlight 1. Write 0xED into address 0x7F on SMBus device 0x42. 2. Write desired backlight level from 0x0 (30%) to 0x10 (100%) into address 0x6E on ...
GPIO WDT BKL Programming 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 ...