MSI MS-9A29 User manual

MS-9A29
Fanless Box PC

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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.
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Revision
Revision Date
V1.0 2013/07
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 try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver up-
dates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download/
Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com/
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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 Par-
liament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical sub-
stances 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 batter-
ies 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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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 OPEN-
INGS.
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
module.
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 service 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 ac-
cording 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 UN-
CONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF),
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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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CE Conformity
Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this de-
vice is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and
other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.
FCC 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 communica-
tions. 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.
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WEEE Statement
ENGLISH
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 manufactur-
ers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the
end of their useful life.
DEUTSCH
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro-
und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. Wir haben
europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Eu-
ropäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurück-
zunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich
an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
FRANÇAIS
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques
et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits élec-
triques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement
mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains
produits en n de vie. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels
dans les points de collecte.
РУССКИЙ
В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005
года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут
рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании
срока службы.
ESPAÑOL
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos
electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasicados
como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores
habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a
hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.

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NEDERLANDS
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en
Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen
niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden
verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
SRPSKI
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-
rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju
pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja.
POLSKI
Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry-
cznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być trak-
towane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
TÜRKÇE
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kara-
rnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve
elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır.
ČESKY
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků
2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické
výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se
tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich
životnosti.
MAGYAR
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektron-
ikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és
elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen
elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére
azok hasznos élettartama végén.
ITALIANO
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici
ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come
riuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla
ne del suo ciclo di vita.

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Contents
Copyright Notice ..............................................................................ii
Trademarks ......................................................................................ii
Revision ...........................................................................................ii
Technical Support ............................................................................ii
Chemical Substances Information ..................................................iii
Battery Information..........................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................iv
CE Conformity................................................................................. v
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement............................... v
WEEE Statement ............................................................................vi
Chapter 1 Overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1
Packing Contents......................................................................... 1-2
System Overview .........................................................................1-3
System Specications.................................................................. 1-6
Motherboard Jumper....................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 System Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������������2-1
Installation Tools...........................................................................2-2
Removing the Cover .................................................................... 2-3
Installing Memory......................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Wireless LAN Card (Optional) ................................2-6
Installing the mSATA Card (Optional)...........................................2-7
Installing the Hard Disk Drive.......................................................2-8
Installing Mounting Brackets ...................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ������������������������������������������������������������������������3-1
Entering Setup .............................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar .............................................................................. 3-4
Main .............................................................................................3-5
Advanced .....................................................................................3-6
Boot............................................................................................ 3-11
Security ......................................................................................3-12
Chipset....................................................................................... 3-15

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Power......................................................................................... 3-16
Save & Exit ................................................................................3-18
Appendix WDT & GPIO ��������������������������������������������������������������������� A-1
WDT Sample Code ......................................................................A-2
GPIO Sample Code .....................................................................A-3

NOTE

Thank you for choosing the 9A29, an excellent indus-
trial computer system from MSI.
The MS-9A29 eliminates the noise and the risk of
fan’s failure by wide heatsink as fanless solution. Fur-
thermore, it supports VESA wall-mount interface for
various scenarios like digital signage, kiosk, industrial
control, and POS with affordable expenditure, which
not only meets the demand of Industrial applications
but also fullls the needs of companies, governments,
and institutes for general applications.
Chapter 1
Overview

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Packing Contents
MS-9A29 System
Power Adapter
Power Cord
Mounting Brackets SATA Power &
Signal Cable
User’s Manual
(Optional)
Driver/Utility Disc
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 depending on the model you purchased.
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Rear View
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1WLAN Antenna Connector (Optional)
This connector allows you to connect an external antenna for wireless LAN.
Top View
System Overview

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2Line-Out Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
3Power Jack
The power adapter converts AC power to DC power for this jack.Power sup-
plied through this jack supplies power to the system.To prevent damage to
the system, always use the supplied power adapter.
4USB 2�0 Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as
keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
5Gigabit LAN Jack
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network
(LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
6HDMI Port
The High-De󰘰nition 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-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-
channel digital audio on a single cable.
7VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

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Front View
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1Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ re-
ceives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices
directly to the connector.
2Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on or o󰘯.
3USB 2�0 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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System Specications
CPU Intel Cedarview-D D2550■
Chipset Intel NM10 chipset■
Memory 1 DDR3 800 / 1066MHz Non-ECC SO-DIMM slot
Supports the maximum of 4GB
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LAN 2 Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel 82583V controller■
Storage 1 SATA 3Gb/s port
1 mSATA slot
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Audio HDA Codec by Realtek ALC887
Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs
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Graphics Intel 3650 series integrated Graphics Engine
LVDS1 18-bit single channel, resolution up to
1366 x 768 pixels
LVDS2 24-bit dual channel, resolution up to
1920 x 1200 pixels
VGA port, resolution up to 1920 x 1200 pixels
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Left Panel
Input/Output
1 D-sub VGA port
1 HDMI port
2 Gigabit LAN jacks
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 Line-Out audio jack
1 DC power jack
2 Wireless LAN antenna connectors (Optional)
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Right Panel
Input/Output
4 USB 2.0 ports
4 Serial ports
1 Power button
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Power
Supply
36 watt switching power adapter
Input: 100~240Vac, 1.5A, 50~60Hz
Output: 12Vdc, 3A
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Dimension &
Weight
196mm x 136mm x 43mm
1.20 kg
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Regulatory
Compliance
FCC Class A, CE, C-Tick, BSMI, RoHS compliant■
Environm-
ental
Operating Temperature: 0oC to 40oC
Storage Temperature: 0oC to 50oC
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
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Motherboard Jumper
JVDD1
JVDD2
JAT
JBAT1
JCOMP1/2

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Backlight Pinheader & LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1,
JVDD2
The backlight connector is provided for LCD backlight options while the
LVDS power jumper allows users to select the operation voltage of the
LVDS at panel.
+12VVCC3VCC5
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29 10 1
29 10 1
29 10 1 29 10
VCC3
PIN SIGNAL
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VCC5
L_BKLTCTL
INV_ON
GND
+12V
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29 10
JVDD1
Backlight Connector
LVDS Power Jumper
Backlight Connector
LVDS Power Jumper
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JVDD2
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external
battery to keep the data of system conguration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to
clear the system conguration, set the jumper to clear data.
JBAT1 Normal Clear CMOS
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Important
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
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Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1, JCOMP2
These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports.
JCOMP1/2
(for COM1/2)
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+5V +12V
AT/ATX Select Jumper: JAT1
This jumper allows users to select between AT and ATX power.
JAT1
1 1
ATX
(Default) AT
1