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 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.

MSI® is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.

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AMD® is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation.

Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

AMI® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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. Alterna­tively, 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 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 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 UNCONDI­TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM­AGE 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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Preface MS-98C7

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 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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Preface MS-98C7

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 maxi­mum 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.

1 Overview

1-2

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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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

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

1-5

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

2-2-1

This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com­ponents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work prop­erly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.

2 Hardware Setup

2-2

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 over­heating. 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

2-4

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 disper­sion.

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

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

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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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

Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

1. Unlock the DIMM slot by ip­ping 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 demonstra­tion only and may differ from the
actual look of your motherboard.

You can barely see the golden
nger if the DIMM is properly in­serted 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

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3. + 12V

1

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SATA Power Connector: JSATA_PWR1, JSATA_PWR2

This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices.

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3

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1. V CC5

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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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

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/key­board.

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

DisplayPort ++

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to con­nect 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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RS-232/422/485 Serial Port

The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to
the connector.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
VCC_COM1

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Voltage select setting by jumper

RS-232

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

422 TXD­422 RXD+
422 TXD+
422 RXD­GND
NC
NC
NC
NC

Transmit Data, Negative
Receive Data, Positive
Transmit Data, Positive
Receive Data, Negative
Signal Ground
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection

RS-422

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

485 TXD­NC
485 TXD+
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC

Transmit Data, Negative
No Connection
Transmit Data, Positive
No Connection
Signal Ground
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection

RS-485

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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

USB 2.0 Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as key­board, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

USB 3.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports
data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

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.

Yellow Green/ Orange

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another

computer on the LAN.

Right Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Audio Ports

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate
between audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.

Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other
audio devices.
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

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Connector

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When con­necting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive
and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset
onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advan­tage of the CPU fan control.

1

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2.+12V

3.Sens or

4.FAN_P WM

Important

• Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s ofcial website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

• Fan cooler sets with 3- or 4-pin power connector are both available.

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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA device.

Speed

SKU

SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s

010 SKU (Q87)

SATA1, SATA2,

SATA3, SATA4

020 SKU (H81) SATA1, SATA2 SATA4

Important

Please do not fold the SATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss
may occur during transmission.

GPIO Pinheader: JGPIO1

This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) periph­eral module.

8.N_GP O

3

6.N_GP O

2

4.N_GP O

1

1.VCC3

3.N_GP I

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1

0.N_GP O

4

5.N_GP I

1

7.N_GP I

2

9.N_GP I

3

2.VCC5

12.KE

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Audio Amplier Pinheader: JAMP1

The JAMP1 is used to connect audio ampliers to enhance audio performance.

1.AMP_ L-

2.AMP_ L+

3.AMP_ R-

4.AMP_

R

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S/PDIF Pinheader: JSPDI1

This pinheader is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect
Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

2. S PDI

F

3

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D

1. V C
C

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel
switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design
Guide.

1.
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3.

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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

Serial Port Connector: COM2 (RS-232, No Power)

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it. The COM2 supports Wake on

Ring.

8. CT
S

3. TX
D

1. DCD

6. DS
R

5. GN
D

4. DT
R

7.
RT

S

2. RX
D

9. RI

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Ring Indicate

Serial Port Connector: COM3 ~ COM5 (RS-232 Only)

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it.

8.CT
S

3

.TX

D

1.DCD

6.DS
R

5

.GN

D

4.DT
R

7.
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PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
VCC_COM

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
12V or 5V power output,

selected by jumper

2-15

Chassis Intrusion Pinheader: JCASE1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer
case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system

will record this intrusion and a warning message will ash on screen. To clear the

warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

1

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d

TPM Module Connector: JTPM1

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional).
Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.

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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

LVDS Inverter Connector: JINV1

The connector is provided for LCD backlight options.

2

.GN

D

3.

LV

DS_BLO

N

4.

L_BKL

T

_CTRL

#

5.VCC5

1.+12V

LVDS Connector: JLVDS1

The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface

typically used with at panels. After connecting an LVDS interface at panel to

the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the LVDS jumper to
proper power voltage.

39.
LV

D

SB_CL K

#

27.
LV

D

SB_DA

TA

#1

25.
LV

D

SB_DA

TA

1

23.GN

D

21.
LV

D

SA_DA

TA

#3

19.
LV

D

SA_DA

TA

3

17.GN

D

15.

LV

D

SA_DA

TA

#1

13.
LV

D

SA_DA

TA

1

11

.L

VDS_B LON

9.L_B KL

T

_CTRL #

7.
LV

DS_DD C_CL K

5.LCD _VDD

3.LCD _VDD

1.+12 V

40.

LVDSA _CLK

#

28.
LV

D

SB_DATA

#0

26.

LVD

SB_DA

TA

0

24.GN

D

22.
LV

D

SA_DA

TA

#2

20.

LV

D

SA_DA

TA

2

18.GN

D

16.
LV

D

SA_DA

TA

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14.

LV

D

SA_DA

TA

0

12.
LV

DS_DE TECT #_C

10.
LV

DS_VD D_E

N

8.
LV

DS_DD C_DA

TA

6.LCD _VDD

4.+12 V

2.+12 V

37.
LV

DSB_C LK

35.GN

D

33.
LV

D

SB_DA

TA

#3

31.
LV

D

SB_DA

TA

3

29.GN

D

38.
LV

D

SA_CL K

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D

34.
LV

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32.

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D

SB_DA

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2

30.GN

D

2-17

Front USB Pinheader: JUSB2, JUSB3 (010 SKU)

Front USB Pinheader: JUSB2 (020 SKU)

This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for
connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cam­eras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

1. V C
C

3. U SB0

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5. U SB0

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8

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+

4. U SB1-

2. V C
C

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid pos­sible damage.

Parallel Port Pinheader: JLPT1

The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel
port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced
Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

1.RST B

#

3.PRN D0

5.PRN D1

7.PRN D2

9.PRN D3

11

.PRND 4

13.PR ND5

15.PR ND6

17.PR ND7

19.AC K#

21.BU SY

23.PE

25.SL CT

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12.Gr ound

6.PIN IT#

4.ERR #

2.AFD #

24.Gr ound

22.Gr ound

26.No

Pin

20.Gr ound

18.Gr ound

16.Gr ound

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Hardware Setup MS-98C7

Jumper

Important

Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1

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.

Normal

JCMOS1

Clear CMOS

111

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 damage
the motherboard.

AT/ATX Select Jumper: JAT1

This jumper allows users to select between AT and ATX power.

JAT1

1 11

ATX AT

2-19

Serial Port Power Jumper: JCMV1, JCMV3, JCMV4, JCMV5

These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports.

+5V

JCMV1

(for COM1)

JCMV3~5

(for COM3~5)

+12V

111

LVDS Power Jumper: J3

Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interface at panel.

1 1

1

3V

J3

5V

Full-Size Mini-PCIe Card Jumper: J5

This jumper species the operation voltage of the full-size Mini-PCIe card.

1 1

1

VCC3

J5

3VSB

2-20

Hardware Setup MS-98C7

Slot

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCI Express slot supports PCIe interface expansion cards.

Mini-PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
Slot

The Mini-PCIe slot is provided for wireless LAN card, TV tuner card, Robson
NAND Flash card and mSATA devices.

MINI_PCIE1 supports mSATA function.
MINI_PCIE2 supports wireless LAN
card, TV tuner card, Robson NAND
Flash card.

■

■

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power
supply rst. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to cong­ure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as

jumpers, switches or BIOS conguration.

2-3-1

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows

users to congure the system for optimal use.

Users may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen at system startup and re­quests users to run SETUP.

Users want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience.

■

■

3 BIOS Setup

3-2

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> or <F2>
key to enter Setup.

Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <De­lete> keys.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continu­ous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be
slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

3-3

Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Select

+ - Change Option

F1

General Help

F7 Previous Values

F9 Optimized Defaults

F10 Save & Exit

Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use

the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted

setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you nd a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain elds that means
a sub-menu can be launched from this eld. A sub-menu contains additional op­tions for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the eld

and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to

enter values and move from eld to eld within a sub-menu. If you want to return

to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the ap­propriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.

3-4

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

The Menu Bar

Main

Use this menu for basic system congurations, such as time, date, etc.

Advanced

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard chipsets.

Power

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

Save & Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings
into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-5

Main

System Date

This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>.

System Time

This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

SATA Mode Selection

This setting species the SATA controller mode.

▶

▶

▶

3-6

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Advanced

Full Screen Logo Display

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes­sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.

When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up
sequence, hiding normal POST messages.

When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead
of the full-screen logo.

Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to
the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a suf-

cient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this BIOS

feature for a faster boot-up time.

Bootup NumLock State

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting
to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to
[Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

Option ROM Messages

This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is ini­tialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI
BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of op­tional ROM.

▶

▶

▶

3-7

PCI/PCIE Device Conguration

EHCI1, EHCI2

This setting disables/enables the USB EHCI controller. The Enhanced Host

Controller Interface (EHCI) specication describes the register-level interface

for a Host Controller for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Revision 2.0.

XHCI Mode

This setting disables/enables the USB XHCI controller. The eXtensible Host

Controller Interface (XHCI) is a computer interface specication that denes a

register-level description of a Host Controller for Universal Serial bus (USB),
which is capable of interfacing to USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 compatible devices.
The specication is also referred to as the USB 3.0 Host Controller specica­tion.

Legacy USB Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix.

Boot Up Beep

This setting enables/disables the system beep whenever a USB device is
detected.

Audio Controller

This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.

Launch OnChip/OnBoard LAN OpROM

These settings enable/disable the initialization of the onboard/onchip LAN
Boot ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot pro­cess.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-8

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

CPU Conguration

Hyper-Threading

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instruc­tions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.

Active Processor Cores

This setting species the number of active processor cores.

Execute Disable Bit

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali-

cious “buffer overow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating

system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by
where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execu­tion, preventing damage or worm propagation.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual”
systems.

EIST

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynami­cally adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in de­creased average power consumption and decreased average heat produc­tion. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID
input value of the processor when queried.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-9

Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5

This setting enables/disables the specied serial port.

Change Settings

This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specied

serial port.

Mode Select

Select an operation mode for the serial port 1.

Parallel Port

This setting enables/disables the parallel port.

Change Settings

This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the parallel
port.

Device Mode

Select an operation mode for the parallel port.

FIFO Mode

This setting controls the FIFO data transfer mode.

Shared IRQ Mode

This setting provides the system with the ability to share interrupts among its
serial ports.

Watch Dog Timer

You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each
time the watch dog polls it.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-10

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

H/W Monitor

These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

Smart Fan Conguration

Smart CPUFAN1/ SYSFAN1 Target

These settings enable/disable the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an excel­lent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically de­pending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to
damage your system.

▶

▶

▶

3-11

GPIO Group Conguration

GPO0 ~ GPO3 Data

These settings control the operation mode of the specied GPIO.

▶

▶

3-12

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Boot

Boot Option Priorities

This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at­tempts to load the disk operating system.

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

This setting allows users to set the priority of the specied devices. First press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select

the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move
it up/down in the priority list.

▶

▶

3-13

Security

020 SKU (H81)

010 SKU (Q87)

Administrator Password

Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.

▶

3-14

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup
utility.

Chassis Intrusion

The eld enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status

and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

Intel TXT(LT) Support (010 SKU only)

Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) can only be enabled/disabled if SMX is
enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT.

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

This setting enables/disables BIOS support for security device. When set to
[Disable], the OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be available.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-15

PCH-FW Conguration

020 SKU (H81)

010 SKU (Q87)

ME FW Version, ME Firmware Mode/ Type/ SKU

These settings show the rmware information of the Intel ME (Management

Engine).

MEBx Type (020 SKU only)

This setting species the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx)

type.

MDES BIOS Status Code

This setting enables/disables the MDES BIOS status code.

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-16

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Firmware Update Conguration

ME FW Image Re-Flash

This setting enables/disables the ME FW image reash.

Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Conguration (010 SKU only)

Intel Anti-Theft Technology is hardware-based technology that can lock a lost or
stolen system so that personal condential information is protected and inacces­sible by unauthorized users.

▶

▶

▶

3-17

AMT Conguration (010 SKU only)

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for
remotely managing and securing PCs out-of-band.

Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection

Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and
keyboard attached. This setting enables/disables the operation of console re­direction. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that
should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the
terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted
as keystrokes from a local keyboard.

▶

▶

▶

3-18

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Console Redirection Settings

Terminal Type

To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting
ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between

the host system and terminal(s). This setting species the type of terminal

device for console redirection.

Bits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

This setting species the transfer rate (bits per second, data bits, parity,

stop bits) of Console Redirection.

Flow Control

Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission be-

tween two nodes. It’s the process of adjusting the ow of data from one

device to another to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the
incoming data. This is particularly important where the sending device is ca­pable of sending data much faster than the receiving device can receive it.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for
ANSI/VT100 terminals.

Recorder Mode, Resolution 100x31

These settings enable/disable the recorder mode and the resolution
100x31.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

This setting species the redirection resolution of legacy OS.

Putty Keypad

PuTTY is a terminal emulator for Windows. This setting controls the nu­meric keypad for use in PuTTY.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-19

Chipset

VT-d

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the capability
to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and
availability.

Primary Display

This setting species which is your primary graphics adapter.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

This setting denes the DVMT pre-allocated memory. Pre-allocated memory is

the small amount of system memory made available at boot time by the system
BIOS for video. Pre-allocated memory is also known as locked memory. This is
because it is "locked" for video use only and as such, is invisible and unable to be
used by the operating system.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This setting species the memory size for DVMT.

Primary IGFX Boot Display

Use the eld to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)

of the system.

LVDS Panel Type

This setting allows you to set your preferences for the boot display device.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-20

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Power

ACPI Sleep State

This item species the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating

system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS)

or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this eld.

Restore AC Power Loss

This setting species whether your system will reboot after a power failure or

interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.

[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.

[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status

before power failure or interrupt occurred.

Deep S5

The setting enables/disables the Deep S5 power saving mode. S5 is almost
the same as G3 Mechanical Off, except that the PSU still supplies power, at
a minimum, to the power button to allow return to S0. A full reboot is required.
No previous content is retained. Other components may remain powered so the
computer can “wake” on input from the keyboard, clock, modem, LAN, or USB
device.

▶

▶

▶

3-21

** Advanced Resume Events Control **

USB from S3/S4

The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3/S4
sleep state.

OnChip GbE from S5

This eld species whether the system will be awakened from power saving

modes when activity or input signal of onchip LAN is detected.

PCIE/PCI PME

This eld species whether the system will be awakened from power saving

modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE/PCI PME is detected.

Ring

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming
call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

RTC

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

3-22

BIOS Setup MS-98C7

Save & Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Save changes to CMOS and reset the system.

Discard Changes and Exit

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

Abandon all changes.

Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the motherboard manufacturer

specically for optimal performance of the motherboard.

Save as User Defaults

Save changes as the user’s default prole.

Restore User Defaults

Restore the user’s default prole.

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▶

▶

▶

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