MSI MS-98D3 User manual

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MS-98D3
(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

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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
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
MSI®is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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Intel®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Award®is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Realtek®is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.
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 flat 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 modifications 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 Specifications...........................................................................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...................................................................................................2-9
Jumper .....................................................................................................2-16
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

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Thank you for choosing the MS-98D3, an excellent industrial computer
board.
Based on the innovative Intel®H81 chipset for optimal system efficiency,
the MS-98D3 accommodates the Intel®Haswell processor and supports
2 DDR3 1333/1600 SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 16GB
memory capacity.
The MS-98D3 is durable under extreme environments and suitable to be
applied in every industrial field, such as digital signage, kiosk, gaming,
industrial control automation and POS.
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Overview MS-98D3
Mainboard Specications
Processor
Intel Haswell processor (LGA1150)￭
Chipset
Intel H81 chipset￭
Memory
2 unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1333/1600 SO-DIMM slots
Supports Low Voltage Memory (DDR3L)
Supports the maximum of 16GB
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LAN
RTL8111E Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller￭
Audio
Realtek ALC887 audio codec￭
SATA
2 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1, SATA2)￭
Graphics
Graphics integrated in Intel processor￭
Rear Panel I/O
1 PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port
1 VGA port
2 USB 2.0 ports
2 USB 3.0 ports
1 RJ45 Gigabit LAN jack
1 RJ11 jack
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Overview MS-98D3
Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors/ Jumpers
2 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 SATA power connectors
2 USB 2.0 pinheaders
6 serial port connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 front panel pinheader
1 LVDS connector
1 LVDS power jumper
2 DC power connectors
1 parallel port pinheader
1 amplifier connector
1 GPIO pinheader
1 VGA connector
1 TPM pinheader
1 chassis intrusion pinheader
1 clear CMOS jumper
2 serial port power jumpers
1 RJ11 power select pinheader
1 ME enable select pinheader
1 ATX/AT switch pinheader
1 DC out connector
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Slot
1 mini PCI-E colay mSATA￭
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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Overview MS-98D3
Mainboard Layout
CPU Socket
Front Audio
Phineader
LVDS Power
Jumper
Battery Connector
VGA Connector
DC Out Power Connector
ME Jumper
RJ11 Power
Jumper
Back Panel
Front Panel
Pinheader
LVDS Connector
Fan Connector
Mini-PCIe Slot
Clear CMOS
Jumper
AT/ATX Jumper
SO-DIMM Slots
DC-in Power
Connector
COM Port Connector
USB 2.0
Pinheader
Chassis Intrusion
Pinheader
SATA Port
TPM Module
Connector
Amplier
Pinheader
LVDS Inverter
Connector
SATA Power
Connector
GPIO
Pinheader
Parallel Port
Pinheader
Fan Connector
COM1 Port
Power Jumper
COM2 Port
Power Jumper
RJ11
Jack
USB 2.0
Port
Mouse/
Keyboard
Combo
Port
VGA Port USB 3.0
Port LAN
Port
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