MSI MS-98C7 User manual

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MS-98C7
(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

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Preface MS-98C7
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER-
NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guar-
antee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under con-
tinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
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MSI®is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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Revision History
Revision Date
V1.0 2013/09
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. Alterna-
tively, 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 sta󰘯 at:
http://support.msi.com/
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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 modications 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.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 require-
ments 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
Mainboard Specications...........................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................1-4
2. Hardware Setup ...........................................................................2-1
Quick Component Guide............................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..................................................................2-3
Memory ......................................................................................................2-6
Power Supply.............................................................................................2-7
Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-8
Connector................................................................................................. 2-11
Jumper .....................................................................................................2-18
Slot...........................................................................................................2-20
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.....................................................................................................3-19
Power .......................................................................................................3-20
Save & Exit...............................................................................................3-22

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Thank you for choosing the MS-98C7, an excellent industrial computer
board.
Based on the innovative Intel®H81/ Q87 chipset for optimal system ef-
ciency, the MS-98C7 accommodates the Intel®Haswell processor and
supports 2 DDR3 1066/1333/1600 SO-DIMM slots to provide the maxi-
mum of 16GB memory capacity.
The MS-98C7 is durable under extreme environments and suitable to be
applied in every industrial eld, such as digital signage, kiosk, gaming,
industrial control automation and POS.
1Overview

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Overview MS-98C7
Overview MS-98C7
Mainboard Specications
Processor
Intel Haswell processor (LGA1150)■
Chipset
010 SKU:
Intel Q87 chipset
020 SKU:
Intel H81 chipset
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Memory
2 unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1066/1333/1600 SO-DIMM slots
Supports the maximum of 16GB
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LAN
010 SKU:
Intel I210-AT Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller (LAN1)
Intel I217-LM Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller (LAN2)
020 SKU:
Intel I211-AT Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller (LAN1)
Intel I217-LM Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller (LAN2)
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Audio
Realtek ALC887 audio codec
3 audio jacks
1 amplier pinheader
1 S/PDIF-Out pinheader
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SATA
010 SKU:
4 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
020 SKU:
2 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1, SATA2)
1 SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA4)
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Graphics
Graphics integrated in Intel processor■
Rear Panel I/O
1 PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port
1 RS-232/422/485 serial port
1 VGA port
2 DisplayPorts
2 Gigabit LAN jacks
2 USB 2.0 ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports (010 SKU)
4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports (020 SKU)
3 exible audio ports
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Overview MS-98C7
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Overview MS-98C7
Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors/ Jumpers
2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (010 SKU)
1 USB 2.0 pinheader (020 SKU)
4 serial port connectors
1 parallel port connector
1 front panel pinheader
1 LVDS connector
1 inverter connector
1 GPIO pinheader
1 amplier connector
1 S/PDIF-Out pinheader
1 TPM pinheader
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
2 SATA power connectors
2 DC power connectors
1 chassis intrusion pinheader
1 clear CMOS jumper
1 LVDS power jumper
4 serial port power jumpers
1 full-size Mini-PCIe jumper
1 AT/ATX select jumper
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Slot
1 PCIe x16 slot
1 half-size Mini-PCIe slot (MINI_PCIE2)
1 full-size Mini-PCIe slot (MINI_PCIE1)
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Form Factor
Mini-ITX: 17.0cm x 17.0cm■
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0oC ~ 60oC
Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC
Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing
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SKU Comparison
SKUs
Features
010 020
PCH Q87 H81
SATA 6 G/bs qty 4 2
SATA 3 G/bs qty 0 1
Rear panel USB 4 USB 3.0
2 USB 2.0
2 USB 3.0
4 USB 2.0
Onboard USB pinheader 2 USB 2.0 1 USB 2.0

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Overview MS-98C7
Overview MS-98C7
Mainboard Layout
MS-98C7v1.0 010 SKU
Back Panel
Front Panel
Pinheader
LVDS Connector
Fan Connector
CPU Socket
Mini-PCIe Slot
COM Port
Jumper
Clear CMOS
Jumper
AT/ATX Jumper
SO-DIMM Slots
DC Power
Connector
COM Port
Connector
USB 2.0
Pinheader
COM Port
Jumper
Chassis
Intrusion
Pinheader
SATA Port
TPM
Connector
Amplier
Pinheader
LVDS
Inverter
Connector
LVDS Jumper,
Mini-PCIe Card Jumper
SATA Power
Connector
S/PDIF
Pinheader
PCIe Slot
GPIO
Pinheader
Parallel Port
Connector
Fan Connector
Serial Port LAN
Port
USB 3.0
Port
Line-In
MIC
Mouse/
Keyboard
Combo
Port
USB 2.0
Port
DisplayPort
Line-Out
VGA Port USB 3.0
Port
LAN
Port

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Overview MS-98C7
MS-98C7v1.0 020 SKU
Back Panel
Front Panel
Pinheader
LVDS Connector
Fan Connector
CPU Socket
Mini-PCIe Slot
COM Port
Jumper
Clear CMOS
Jumper
AT/ATX Jumper
SO-DIMM Slots
DC Power
Connector
COM Port
Connector
USB 2.0
Pinheader
COM Port
Jumper
Chassis
Intrusion
Pinheader
SATA Port
TPM
Connector
Amplier
Pinheader
LVDS
Inverter
Connector
LVDS Jumper,
Mini-PCIe Card Jumper
SATA Power
Connector
S/PDIF
Pinheader
PCIe Slot
GPIO
Pinheader
Parallel Port
Connector
Fan Connector
Serial Port LAN
Port
USB 2.0
Port
Line-In
MIC
Mouse/
Keyboard
Combo
Port
USB 2.0
Port
DisplayPort
Line-Out
VGA Port USB 3.0
Port
LAN
Port

NOTE

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This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com-
ponents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work prop-
erly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
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Hardware Setup MS-98C7
Hardware Setup MS-98C7
Quick Component Guide
Back Panel,
p. 2-8
JFP1, p. 2-13
JLVDS1, p. 2-16
CPUFAN1, p. 2-11
CPU Socket,
p. 2-3
MINI_PCIE1,
p. 2-20
JCMV1, p. 2-19
JCMOS1, p. 2-18
JAT1, p. 2-18
DIMM1~2,
p. 2-6
DCPWR1~2,
p. 2-7
COM2~5, p. 2-14
JUSB2~3,
p. 2-17
JCMV3~5, p. 2-19
JCASE1, p. 2-15
SATA1~4,
p. 2-12
JTPM1, p. 2-15
JAMP1, p. 2-13
JINV1, p. 2-16
J3, J5, p. 2-19
JSATA_PWR1~2,
p. 2-7
JSPDI1, p. 2-13
SLOT1, p. 2-20
JGPIO1,
p. 2-12
JLPT1, p. 2-17
SYSFAN1, p. 2-11

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
When installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent over-
heating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on
the computer.
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the safety of CPU.
Introduction to LGA 115x CPU
The surface of LGA 115x CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for
better heat dispersion.
Alignment Key
Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key

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CPU Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat disper-
sion.
Open the load lever and remove the
plastic cap.
1. Lift the load lever up to fully open
position.
2.
After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.
3. Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
4.
Alignment Key
Important
Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with
pure vertical motion and reinstall.
Secure the load lever with the hook
under the retention tab.
5. Make sure the four hooks are in proper
position before you install the cooler.
Align the holes on the motherboard
with the cooler. Push down the cooler
until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the motherboard.
6.
Press the four hooks down to fasten
the cooler. Turn over the motherboard
to con󰘰rm that the clip-ends are
correctly inserted.
7. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
8.
Important
Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.
Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the plastic
cap covered.
Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about
the CPU cooler installation.
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
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Hardware Setup MS-98C7
CPU Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat disper-
sion.
Open the load lever and remove the
plastic cap.
1. Lift the load lever up to fully open
position.
2.
After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.
3. Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
4.
Alignment Key
Important
Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with
pure vertical motion and reinstall.
Secure the load lever with the hook
under the retention tab.
5. Make sure the four hooks are in proper
position before you install the cooler.
Align the holes on the motherboard
with the cooler. Push down the cooler
until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the motherboard.
6.
Press the four hooks down to fasten
the cooler. Turn over the motherboard
to con󰘰rm that the clip-ends are
correctly inserted.
7. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
8.
Important
Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.
Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the plastic
cap covered.
Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about
the CPU cooler installation.
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
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Memory
These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.
1. Unlock the DIMM slot by ip-
ping open its side clips.
2. Vertically insert the DIMM into
the DIMM slot. The DIMM
has an off-center notch at the
bottom that will only allow it to
t one way into the DIMM slot.
Push the DIMM deeply into the
DIMM slot. The side clips of
the slot will automatically close
when the DIMM is properly
seated and an audible click
should be heard.
3. Manually check if the DIMM
has been locked in place by the
DIMM slot’s side clips.
Important
Motherboard photos shown in
this section are for demonstra-
tion only and may differ from the
actual look of your motherboard.
You can barely see the golden
nger if the DIMM is properly in-
serted in the DIMM slot.
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Power Supply
DC Power Connector: DCPWR1, DCPWR2
This connector is used to provide power to the motherboard.
4.+12V
2.Ground
3.+12V
1.Ground
SATA Power Connector: JSATA_PWR1, JSATA_PWR2
This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices.
2.GND
3.GND
1.VCC5
4.+12V
Important
Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure
stable operation of the motherboard.

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Rear Panel I/O
Serial Port LAN
Port
USB 3.0
Port
Line-In
MIC
Mouse/
Keyboard
Combo
Port
USB 2.0
Port
DisplayPort
Line-Out
VGA Port USB 3.0
Port
LAN
Port
010 SKU
020 SKU
Serial Port LAN
Port
USB 2.0
Port
Line-In
MIC
Mouse/
Keyboard
Combo
Port
USB 2.0
Port
DisplayPort
Line-Out
VGA Port USB 3.0
Port
LAN
Port
Keyboard / Mouse Combo Port
The standard PS/2®mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2®mouse/key-
board.
VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
DisplayPort ++
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to con-
nect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
Important
010 SKU supports Triple Independent Displays.
Option A: 1st DP/ 2nd LVDS/ 3rd VGA
Option B: 1st DP/ 2nd DP/ 3rd VGA
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