MSI MS-CF03 User manual

MS-CF03
Industrial Computer Board
User Guide

2Contents
Revision
V1.0, 2023/06
Contents
Regulatory Notices....................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information........................................................................................................ 7
Specifications................................................................................................................ 8
Motherboard Overview............................................................................................... 11
Rear I/O Panel............................................................................................................. 12
DisplayPort ............................................................................................................ 12
Connector ....................................................................................... 12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port ................................................................................................ 12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port ................................................................................................ 12
2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN Jack........................................................................................ 13
Line-Out Jack ........................................................................................................ 13
ME Overview................................................................................................................ 14
Board Dimension................................................................................................... 14
Suggested Chassis I/O Gap Dimension................................................................. 15
Memory ....................................................................................................................... 17
DIMM1: DDR5 SO DIMM Slot.............................................................................................................17
Installing DDR5 Memory................................................................................................................... 17
Storage........................................................................................................................ 18
SATA1: SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Port .............................................................................................................18
M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280)....................................................................................... 19
Installing M.2 SSD............................................................................................................................. 19
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................................... 20
M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280)....................................................................................... 20
M2_E1: M.2 Slot (E Key, 2230)........................................................................................................... 21
Connectors.................................................................................................................. 22
Power Connectors ................................................................................................. 22
JPWR1: 4-Pin DC-In Main Power Connector.................................................................................... 22
JPW1: 4-Pin SATA Power Connector................................................................................................ 22

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Contents
Audio Connectors .................................................................................................. 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Header ............................................................................................................23
JAMP1: Audio Amplifier Header ....................................................................................................... 23
Graphics Connectors............................................................................................. 24
JLVDS1: LVDS Wafer Connector....................................................................................................... 24
JINVDD1: LVDS Inverter Box Header............................................................................................... 25
JEDP1: eDP Connector .....................................................................................................................25
Other Connectors .................................................................................................. 26
SYSFAN1: PWM System Fan Box Header........................................................................................ 26
JFP1: Front Panel Connector...........................................................................................................26
JCOM1, JCOM2: COM Port Box Headers .......................................................................................... 27
JGPIO1: GPIO (DIO) Box Header........................................................................................................ 28
JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Box Headers ......................................................................................................28
JSMB1: SMBus Box Header............................................................................................................. 28
JRTC1: CMOS Battery Header ..........................................................................................................29
Replacing CMOS battery ...................................................................................................................29
Jumpers ...................................................................................................................... 30
BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................. 32
Entering Setup....................................................................................................... 32
The Menu Bar ............................................................................................................. 36
Main ............................................................................................................................. 37
Advanced..................................................................................................................... 38
Boot.............................................................................................................................. 45
Security........................................................................................................................ 46
Chipset......................................................................................................................... 56
Power .......................................................................................................................... 57
Save & Exit .................................................................................................................. 58
GPIO WDT BKL SMBus Access Programming ........................................................ 59
Abstract ................................................................................................................. 59
General Purpose IO ............................................................................................... 60
Watchdog Timer .................................................................................................... 61
LVDS Backlight Control......................................................................................... 63
SMBus Access ....................................................................................................... 64

4Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
∙Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
NOTE
∙The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
∙Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
FCC Conditions
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.
∙This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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.
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, 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.

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Regulatory Notices
Battery Information
Please take special precautions if this product comes with a battery.
∙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
∙Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
∙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air
pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
∙Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away
from children.
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.
BSMI:
廢電池請回收
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/
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://csr.msi.com/global/index
Environmental Policy
∙The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
∙Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling
and disposing of their end-of-life products.
∙Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling
information.
∙Users may also reach us at [email protected] for information regarding proper
Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products.

6Regulatory Notices
Green Product Features
∙Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
∙Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
∙Easily dismantled and recycled
∙Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
∙Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
∙Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
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. MSI reserves the right to make changes to
this document without prior notice.
The terms HDMI™, HDMI™ High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI™ Trade dress
and the HDMI™ Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI™ Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.

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Safety Information
Safety Information
∙The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful
computer assembly.
∙Ensure that all components are securely connected. Loose connections may cause
the computer to not recognize a component or fail to start.
∙Hold the motherboard by the edges to avoid touching sensitive components.
∙It is recommended to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when
handling the motherboard to prevent electrostatic damage. If an ESD wrist strap
is not available, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching another metal
object before handling the motherboard.
∙Store the motherboard in an electrostatic shielding container or on an anti-static
pad whenever the motherboard is not installed.
∙Before turning on the computer, ensure that there are no loose screws or metal
components on the motherboard or anywhere within the computer case.
∙Do not boot the computer before installation is completed. This could cause
permanent damage to the components as well as injury to the user.
∙If you need help during any installation step, please consult a certified computer
technician.
∙Always turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the power outlet
before installing or removing any computer component.
∙Keep this user guide for future reference.
∙Keep this motherboard away from humidity.
∙Make sure that your electrical outlet provides the same voltage as is indicated on
the PSU, before connecting the PSU to the electrical outlet.
∙Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
∙All cautions and warnings on the motherboard should be noted.
∙If any of the following situations arises, get the motherboard checked by service
personnel:
• Liquid has penetrated into the computer.
• The motherboard has been exposed to moisture.
• The motherboard does not work well or you can not get it work according to user
guide.
• The motherboard has been dropped and damaged.
• The motherboard has obvious sign of breakage.
∙Do not leave this motherboard in an environment above 60°C (140°F), it may damage
the motherboard.

Specifications
Model MS-CF03
Processor
∙12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Processor N97, QC, 12W
∙12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Processor N200, QC, 6W
∙12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Core i3-N305, OC, 9W up to 15W
∙12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Atom x7425E, QC, 12W
Chipset Within processor
Memory
∙1 x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot (262-pin)
-Single Channel DDR5, Non-ECC
-Up to 4800 MT/s
-Up to 16GB
Network 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5GbE LAN
Expansion
Slots
∙1 x M.2 E Key slot (2230)
-Supports PCIe x1 & USB 2.0 signal
-Supports Intel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E & BT-5.2
∙1 x M.2 B Key slot (2242/ 2280/ 3042)*
-Supports PCIe x1 signal
-Supports B+M Key PCIe x1 module
Storage
∙1 x SATA 3.0 6Gb/s port
-Support AHCI mode
∙1 x M.2 B Key slot (2242/ 2280/ 3042)*
-Supports SATA 3.0 signal
-Supports B+M Key SATA 3.0 SSD
Audio Realtek® ALC897 High Definition Audio Codec
Graphics
∙1 x DP 1.4a up to 4096×2304 @60Hz
∙1 x HDMI™ 1.4b up to 3840x2160 @30Hz
∙1 x LVDS up to 1920x1200 @60Hz
-18/24-bit dual channel
∙1 x eDP 1.4b up to 1920×1080 @60 Hz
∙3 independent display supported in OS
-DP
-HDMI™
-LVDS
-eDP
*There is only "one" M.2 B Key Slot on board, which is marked as M2_B1.
8Specifications

Model MS-CF03
Power 1 x 9V~36V DC-in power connector*
Rear I/O
∙1 x Line-out jack
∙2 x 2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN ports
∙2 x Dual Stacked USB 3.2 Type-A ports
-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (Bottom layer, 10 Gbps)
-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (Top layer, 5 Gbps)
∙1 x DisplayPort (1.4a)
∙1 x HDMI™ connector (1.4b)
Onboard
Connector
∙1 x DC-in power connector (4-pin)
∙1 x SATA power connector (4-pin, 5V/ 12V)
∙1 x Front audio header (Headphone, Mic-in, Line-in)
∙1 x Audio amplifier header
∙1 x LVDS Inverter box header
∙1 x LVDS wafer connector
∙1 x eDP connector
∙1 x PWM system fan box header
∙1 x Front panel connector
(Power switch, Reset switch, Power LED, HDD LED for M.2 B key)
∙2 x COM port box headers
∙1 x GPIO (DIO) connector
∙1 x SMBus box header
∙3 x USB 2.0 box headers
∙1 x CMOS battery header
Onboard
Jumper
∙1 x COM1 power select jumper (0V/ 5V/ 12V)
∙1 x Clear CMOS jumper
∙1 x CSE jumper
∙1 x AT/ ATX mode select jumper
∙1 x LVDS power select jumper (3V/ 5V)
∙1 x eDP power select jumper (3V/ 5V)
∙1 x LVDS Inverter power select jumper (5V/ 12V)
Form factor
∙3.5” SBC (Single Board Computer)
-146mm(L) x 102mm(W) x 1.6mm(T)
*The power adapter you use should provide at least 90W.
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Specifications

Model MS-CF03
OS Support
∙Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (64-bit, 21H2)
∙Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (64-bit, 22H2, pre-scan)
∙Linux Kernel 5.xx Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (64-bit) (by request)
Certification CE, FCC Class B, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, IC
Environment
∙Operating Temperature: -10 ~ 60°C
∙Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 80°C
∙Operating Humidity: 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
∙Storage Humidity: 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
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Motherboard Overview
JUSB2 JUSB1
JUSB3 JPW1
SATA1
JFP1 DIMM1
JPWR1
JGPIO1
JCOM1
JCOMP1
JCOM2
JAMP1
JRTC1
JAUD1
JEDP1
JINVDD1
JVDD1
JINV1
JEDP_VDD1
JLVDS1
JSMB1
SYSFAN1
Rear I/O Panel
M2_B1 JATX1
JBF1 JCMOS1
JCSE_DIS1
M2_E1
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Motherboard Overview

Rear I/O Panel
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
Line-Out
Jack
2.5 GbE
RJ-45 LAN Jacks
DisplayPort
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a
monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
Connector
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is an all-digital audio/ video
interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI™ supports all TV
format, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel
digital audio on a single cable.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, delivers high-speed data transfer for
various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, video cameras, etc.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboards,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports data transfer rates
up to 5 Gbps.
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2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN Jack
The standard single RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area
Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
Link/ Activity LED
Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off 10/100 Mbps
Green 1000 Mbps
Orange 2.5 Gbps
⚠
Important
High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.2 ports whereas low-speed devices,
such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports.
Line-Out Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
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Rear I/O Panel

ME Overview
Board Dimension
Unit of measurement: mm
12,85
102,00
95,20
20,92
18,8920,5517,80
18,3713,5511,08
146,00
16,34
134,00
1,60
18,40
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Suggested Chassis I/O Gap Dimension
Chassis
PCB
Gap: 1.5mm (min)
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ME Overview

Component Contents
Component Page
Memory 17
DIMM1: DDR5 SO DIMM Slot 17
Storage 18
SATA1: SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Port 18
M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280) 19
Expansion Slots 20
M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280) 20
M2_E1: M.2 Slot (E Key, 2230) 21
Connectors 22
Power Connectors 22
JPWR1: 4-Pin DC-In Main Power Connector 22
JPW1: 4-Pin SATA Power Connector 22
Audio Connectors 23
JAUD1: Front Audio Header 23
JAMP1: Audio Amplifier Header 23
Graphics Connectors 24
JLVDS1: LVDS Wafer Connector 24
JINVDD1: LVDS Inverter Box Header 25
JEDP1: eDP Connector 25
Other Connectors 26
SYSFAN1: PWM System Fan Box Header 26
JFP1: Front Panel Connector 26
JCOM1, JCOM2: COM Port Box Headers 27
JGPIO1: GPIO (DIO) Box Header 28
JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Box Headers 28
JSMB1: SMBus Box Header 28
JRTC1: CMOS Battery Header 29
Replacing CMOS battery 29
Jumpers 30
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Memory
DIMM1: DDR5 SO DIMM Slot
The SO-DIMM slots is intended for memory modules.
Installing DDR5 Memory
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.
2. Push the DIMM gently downwards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM
in place.
3. To uninstall the DIMM, flip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will be
released instantly.
⚠
Important
∙ You can barely see the golden finger if the DIMM is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.
∙ To ensure system stability for Dual channel mode, memory modules must be of the
same type, number and density.
DIMM1
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Memory

Storage
SATA1: SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Port
This connector is SATA 6Gb/s interface port, it can connect to one SATA device.
⚠
Important
∙ This SATA port supports hot plug.
∙ Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during
transmission otherwise.
∙ SATA cables have identical plugs on either sides of the cable. However, it is
recommended that the flat connector be connected to the motherboard for space
saving purposes.
SATA1
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M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280)
Please install the solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below.
M2_B1
Installing M.2 SSD
2. Set the M.2 riser screw at
the appropriate location
based on the length of
your M.2 SSD.
3. Insert your M.2 SSD
into the M.2 slot at a
30-degree angle.
4. Secure the M.2 SSD in
place with the supplied
M.2 screw.
1. Loosen the M.2
riser screw from the
motherboard.
30°
Supplied M.2 screw
⚽
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to
Install M.2 SSD.
Feature
∙Supports SATA 3.0 signal.
∙Supports B+M Key SATA 3.0 SSD.
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Storage

Expansion Slots
M2_E1 M2_B1
M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280)
Please install the module card into the M.2 slot as shown below.
2
3
1
Feature
∙Supports PCIe x1 signal.
∙Supports B+M key PCIe x1 module.
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