MSI MS-98F6 User manual
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MS-98F6
(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board
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Preface MS-98F6
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Revision History
Revision Date
V1.1 2016/12
Technical Support
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 visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates,
driver updates and other information, or contact our technical sta via http://www.
msi.com/support/
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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 at surface before setting it up.
￭The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
￭Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
￭Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
￭Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or mod-
ule.
￭All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
￭If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser-
vice personnel:
◯The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
◯The equipment has dropped and damaged.
◯The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
￭DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-
TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情
況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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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. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should
be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on
August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment”
cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the
end of their useful life. 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.
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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 .......................................................................................... v
1. Overview.......................................................................................1-1
Motherboard Specications........................................................................1-2
Motherboard Layout...................................................................................1-4
ME Overview..............................................................................................1-5
2. Hardware Setup ...........................................................................2-1
Memory ......................................................................................................2-3
Power Supply.............................................................................................2-4
Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-5
Connector...................................................................................................2-7
Jumper .....................................................................................................2-15
Slot...........................................................................................................2-18
3. BIOS Setup...................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup ...........................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar ............................................................................................3-4
Main ...........................................................................................................3-5
Advanced ...................................................................................................3-6
Boot..........................................................................................................3-12
Security ....................................................................................................3-13
Chipset.....................................................................................................3-17
Power .......................................................................................................3-18
Save & Exit...............................................................................................3-20
Appendix WDT & GPIO ................................................................... A-1
WDT Sample Code ................................................................................... A-2
GPIO Sample Code .................................................................................. A-3
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Thank you for choosing the MS-98F6, an excellent industrial computer
board.
With low power and low prole design, the MS-98F6 accommodates the
Intel®Celeron®J1900/ N2930 Processor and supports up to 1 DDR3L
1333 MHz SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 8GB memory
capacity.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, MS-98F6 provides
a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose
workstation, as well as in the future.
1Overview
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Overview MS-98F6
Motherboard Specications
Processor
■Intel Celeron J1900/ N2930 Processor
Memory
■1 x DDR3L 1333 MHz SO-DIMM slot
■Supports the maximum of 8GB
LAN
■2 x Intel I210-AT GbE LAN
SATA
■1 x SATA 3Gb/s port
■1 x mSATA slot (shared with Mini-PCIe slot)
Audio
■Realtek ALC887 audio codec
■1 x front audio pin header
■1 x amplier pin header
Graphics
■Graphics integrated in Intel processor
■1 x VGA port
■1 x HDMI port
■1 x LVDS connector
Rear Panel I/O
■1 x VGA port
■1 x HDMI port
■3 x USB 2.0 ports
■1 x USB 3.0 port
■2 x Gigabit LAN ports
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Overview MS-98F6
Onboard Pin Headers/ Connectors/ Jumpers
■1 x SATA connector
■1 x SATA power connector
■2 x USB2.0 headers
■1 x 8-bit GPIO header
■6 x COM port headers
■1 x Front panel connector
■1 x System Fan connector
■1 x LVDS connector
■1 x LVDS inverter connector
■1 x LPC debug port connector
■1 x DC power connector
■1 x DIMM socket
■1 x Audio connector
■1 x Amplier connector
■1 x ATX/AT selection jumper
■1 x SMBUS connector
■1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
Slot
■2 x Mini-PCIe slots (including 1 x mSATA function)
Form Factor
■Form Factor: 102mm x 146mm
Environmental
■Operating Temperature: -10oC ~ 60oC
■Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC
■Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing
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Overview MS-98F6
Motherboard Layout
Front Audio
Pin Header
Mini-PCIe/mSATA
Slot
Clear CMOS Jumper
AT/ATX Jumper
SO-DIMM Slot
COM Port
Connector
USB 2.0 Pin
Header
LVDS Inverter
Connector
SATA 2.0 Port
GPIO Pin Connector
Back Panel
System Fan
Connector
LVDS
Connector
COM Port Voltage
Jumper
LPC Debug
port Connector
Front Panel
Pin Header
SATA Power
Connector
Amplier Pin
Header
LVDS Power
Jumper
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Connector
Mini-PCIe Slot
LVDS Inverter
Power Jumper
TXE F/W Jumper
LAN1 Jumper
LAN2 Jumper
SMB Bus
Connector
DC-In 12V/19V/24V
Power Connector
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