MSI MS-98D2 User Manual

MS-98D2

(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

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Preface MS-98D2

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

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

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Windows

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

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Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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Realtek® is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

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is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Revision History

Revision Date

V1.1 2013/10

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-

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TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM­AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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-

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-98D2

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

1)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

2)
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-98D2

Contents

Copyright Notice ............................................................................................ ii

Trademarks ................................................................................................... ii

Revision History

Technical Support

Safety Instructions

Chemical Substances Information

Battery Information

CE Conformity

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

WEEE Statement .......................................................................................... v

1. Overview.......................................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specications ...........................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout

2. Hardware Setup ...........................................................................2-1

Quick Component Guide ............................................................................ 2-2

Memory ......................................................................................................2-3

Power Supply .............................................................................................2-4

Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-5

Connector ...................................................................................................2-6

Jumper .....................................................................................................2-14

Slot ...........................................................................................................2-16

3. BIOS Setup ...................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup ...........................................................................................3-2

The Menu Bar ............................................................................................3-4

Main

...........................................................................................................3-5

Advanced ...................................................................................................3-6

Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-12

Security

Chipset

.....................................................................................................3-16

Power .......................................................................................................3-17

Save & Exit

Appendix A. WDT & GPIO .............................................................. A-1

WDT Sample Code ................................................................................... A-2

GPIO Sample Code .................................................................................. A-3

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1 Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-98D2, an excellent industrial computer
board.

Based on the innovative Intel
the MS-98D2 accommodates the Intel® Atom™ Processor D2550 and
supports one DDR3 1067 SO-DIMM slot to provide the maximum of 4GB
memory capacity.

The MS-98D2 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.

®

NM10 chipset for optimal system efciency,

1-1-1

Overview MS-98D2

Mainboard Specications

Processor

Intel® Atom™ Processor D2550■

Chipset

Intel® NM10 chipset ■

Memory

1 unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1067 SO-DIMM slot

■

Supports the maximum of 4GB

■

LAN

Realtek® RTL8111E Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller■

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 High Denition Audio codec

■

1 audio pinheader

■

1 amplier pinheader

■

Storage

2 SATA 3Gb/s ports■

Graphics

Integrated Graphic Engine Intel® HD 3650 Graphics

■

1 internal vertical type HDMI connector

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1 LVDS connector

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1 VGA port

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Rear Panel I/O

1 DC-in 12V power jack

■

1 PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port

■

1 VGA port

■

4 USB 2.0 ports

■

■

1 RJ45 Gigabit LAN jack
1 RJ11 jack (12/24V, MAX 2A)

■

1-2

Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors/ Jumpers

2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors

■

1 SATA power connector

■

2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (3 ports)

■

■

6 serial port connectors
1 CPU fan connector

■

1 system fan connector

■

1 front panel pinheader

■

1 LVDS connector

■

■

1 inverter connector
2 DC power connectors

■

1 parallel port pinheader

■

1 front audio pinheader

■

1 amplier pinheader

■

■

1 GPIO pinheader
1 HDMI connector

■

1 VGA connector

■

1 TPM pinheader

■

1 keyboard/mouse connector

■

■

1 chassis intrusion pinheader
1 clear CMOS jumper

■

1 LVDS power jumper

■

2 serial port jumpers

■

1 RJ11 power select jumper

■

1 ATX/AT select jumper

■

Slot

1 Mini-PCIe slot■

Form Factor

Mini-ITX: 17.0cm x 17.0cm■

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 0oC ~ 60oC

■

Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC

■

Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing

■

1-3

Overview MS-98D2

Mainboard Layout

RJ11 Power
Jumper

DC Power
Connector

LVDS Connector

LVDS Power
Jumper

Back Panel

KB/MS Connector

VGA Connector

Inverter

Connector

HDMI Connector

Clear CMOS

Jumper
Chassis

Intrusion

Pinheader

Pinheader

Parallel Port

Pinheader

DC

Power

Jack

Amplier

Mouse/

Keyboard

Combo

Port

Front Audio

Phineader

AT/ATX Jumper

COM Port
Jumper

VGA Port

COM Port
Connector

COM Port
Jumper

USB 2.0

Port

Front Panel
Pinheader

USB 2.0

Port

TPM
Connector

LAN
Port

SO-DIMM Slot

Fan Connector

SATA Power
Connector

SATA Port

USB 2.0
Pinheader

Mini-PCIe Slot
GPIO
Pinheader

RJ11

Jack

1-4

2 Hardware Setup

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

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2-2-1

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

Quick Component Guide

JVDD2, p. 2-15

JLVDS1, p. 2-11

Back Panel,

p. 2-5

JKB_MS1, p. 2-12

VGA2, p. 2-12

JINV1, p. 2-11

JPWR1, PJ1,

p. 2-4

JVDD1, p. 2-15

DIMM1, p. 2-3

CPUFAN1,
SYSFAN1, p. 2-6

HDMI1, p. 2-12

JCMOS1, p. 2-14

JCASE1, p. 2-10

JAMP1, p. 2-8

JLPT1, p. 2-13

JAUD1, p. 2-8

JATX1, p. 2-14

COM1_SEL1,

p. 2-15

COM1~COM6,
p. 2-9

COM2_SEL1,
p. 2-15

JFP1, p. 2-8

JTPM1,

p. 2-10

JHDDPWR1,
p. 2-4

SATA2,
SATA1, p. 2-7

JUSB2,
JUSB1, p. 2-13

MINI_PCIE1,

p. 2-16
JGPIO1,
p. 2-7

2-2

Memory

The SO-DIMM slot is intended for memory modules.

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, ip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will be

released instantly.

Important

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

2-3

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

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Power Supply

DC Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector is used to provide power to the motherboard.

SATA Power Connector: JHDDPWR1

This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices.

DC Out Power Connector: PJ1

The connector provides 12V DC out.

Important

Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure
stable operation of the motherboard.

2-4

Rear Panel I/O

Mouse/

DC

Keyboard

Power

DC Power Jack



Jack

Combo

Port

VGA Port

USB 2.0

Port

This DC jack provides 12V power for the system.

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.

USB 2.0 Port



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

LAN Port



The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
You can connect a network cable to it.

USB 2.0

Port

LAN
Port

RJ11

Jack

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

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.

computer on the LAN.

RJ11 Jack



The standard RJ11 jack is provided for cash drawers.

2-5

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

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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.

Important

Please refer to your processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult your vendor to 󰘰nd

•

recommended CPU cooling fans.
If there are not enough ports on the mainboard to connect all system fans,

•

adapters are available to connect a fan directly to a power supply.
Before 󰘰rst boot up, ensure that there are no cables impeding any fan blades.

•

2-6

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2

8

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12.KEY

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

Speed

Chipset

SATA 3 Gb/s

Intel NM10 SATA1, SATA2

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.

2-7

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

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Audio Amplier Pinheader: JAMP1

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

Front Audio Pinheader: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your
computer case.

2-8

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.

Serial Port Connector: COM1 (RS-232/-422/-485)

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Serial Port Connector: COM2~6 (RS-232)

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

RS-232

RS-232

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

RS-422

RS-422

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
VCC_COM

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

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Power Source

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

RS-485

RS-485

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

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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.

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.

2-10

LVDS Inverter Connector: JINVT1

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34.NC

32.NC

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The connector is provided for LCD backlight options.

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.

2-11

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

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HDMI Connector: HDMI1

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.

VGA Connector: VGA2

This connector is provided for monitors.

Keyboard/Mouse Connector: JKB_MS1

This connector is provided to connect a keyboard and a mouse.

2-12

Front USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2

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7.PRND 2

9.PRND 3

11

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13.PRN D5

15.PRN D6

17.PRN D7

19.ACK #

21.BUS Y

23.PE

25.SLC T

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.

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.

2-13

Hardware Setup MS-98D2

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.

1 1

Normal Clear CMOS

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: JATX1

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

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AT ATX

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Serial Port Jumper: COM1_SEL1

The jumper species the pin 9 assignment of the COM1.

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COM Voltage Ring

Serial Port Jumper: COM2_SEL1

The jumper species the pin 9 assignment of the COM2.

1 1

COM Voltage Ring

LVDS Power Jumper: JVDD1

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

1 1

3V 5V

RJ11 Power Jumper: JVDD2

Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage for RJ11.

1

24V +12V

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Hardware Setup MS-98D2

Slot

Mini-PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
Slot

The Mini-PCIe slot is provided for connecting the Mini-PCIe interface expansion
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.

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3 BIOS Setup

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 re-

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quests users to run SETUP.
Users want to change the default settings for customized features.

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Important

Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

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.

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Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Select

+ - Change Option

F1

F7 Previous Values

F9 Optimized Defaults

F10 Save & Exit

Esc Exit

General Help

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.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

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.

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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.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

Advanced

Full Screen Logo Display

▶

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes
sages 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 ini
tialized 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.

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▶

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 instruc
tions 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.

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.

Limit CPUID Maximum

▶

This feature allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems
that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Tech
nology. When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum CPUID input
value to 03h when queried, even if the processor supports a higher CPUID
input value. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum
CPUID input value of the processor when queried.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

Super IO Conguration

▶

Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

▶

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

Device Settings

▶

This item shows the address & IRQ settings of 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.

Voltage Select

▶

Select an operation voltage for the specied serial port.

Parallel Port

▶

This setting enables/disables the parallel port.

Device Settings

▶

This item shows the address & IRQ settings of 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.

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FIFO Mode

▶

This setting controls the FIFO data transfer mode.

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.

Hardware Health Conguration

▶

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

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

PCI/PCIE Device Conguration

▶

PCI Latency Timer

▶

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct trans
actions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For
better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.

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.

Audio Controller

▶

This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.

Launch OnBoard LAN 1 OpROM

▶

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

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Smart Fan Conguration

▶

Smart CPUFAN1/ SYSFAN1 Target

▶

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

GPIO Conguration

▶

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GPO0 ~ GPO3 Data

▶

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

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

Boot

Boot Option Priorities

▶

This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at
tempts 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.

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Security

Administrator Password

▶

Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.

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.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

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.

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 re
direction. 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.

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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 nu
meric keypad for use in PuTTY.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

Chipset

IGFX - Boot Type

▶

Use the eld to select the type of device you want to use as the boot display of

the system.

LCD Panel Type

▶

This setting allows you to set the resolution of the LCD panel.

Fixed Graphics Memory Size

▶

This setting species the size of system memory allocated for video memory.

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Power

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.

** 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.

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BIOS Setup MS-98D2

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.

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Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit

▶

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

▶

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Restore Defaults

▶

Restore the factory defaults.

Save as User Defaults

▶

Save all changes as the user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

▶

Restore the preset user defaults.

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NOTE

Appendix

WDT & GPIO

This appendix provides the sample codes of WDT (Watch Dog Timer)
and GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output).

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WDT & GPIO MS-98D2

SIO_INDEX_Port equ 04Eh
SIO_DATA_Port equ 04Fh
SIO_UnLock_Value equ 087h
SIO_Lock_Value equ 0AAh
WatchDog_LDN equ 007h
WDT_UNIT equ 60h ;60h=second, 68h=minute, 40h=Disabled Watchdog timer
WDT_Timer equ 30 ;ex. 30 seconds

Sample code:
;Enable config mode
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, SIO_UnLock_Value
out dx, al
jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay
jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay
out dx, al
;Change to WDT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 07h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
mov al, WatchDog_LDN
out dx, al
;Acive WDT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 30h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
in al, dx
or al, 01h
out dx, al
;set timer
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0F6h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
mov al, WDT_Timer
out dx, al
;set UINT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0F5h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
mov al, WDT_UNIT
out dx, al
;enable reset
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0FAh
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
in al, dx
or al, 01h
out dx, al
;close config mode
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, SIO_Lock_Value
out dx, al

WDT Sample Code

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GPIO Sample Code

 GPI 0 ~ GPI 3

GPI 0

GPI 1

GPI 2

GPI 3

IO Address

538h

538h

538h

538h

SIO GPIO Register

Bit 1 2 6 7

Sample code

#2

#2

#2

#2

 GPO 0 ~ GPO 3

GPO 0

GPO 1

GPO 2

GPO 3

IO Address

50Ch

50Ch

50Ch

50Ch

SIO GPIO Register

Bit 2 3 4 5

Sample code

#3

#3

#3

#3

SIO_INDEX_Port equ 04Eh

SIO_DATA_Port equ 04Fh

SIO_UnLock_Value equ 087h

SIO_Lock_Value equ 0AAh

SIO_LDN_GPIO equ 06h

GPI_REG equ 0A2h

GPI_ADD equ 50Fh

GPO_ADD equ 538h

GPO_0 equ 00000010b

Sample Code:

#1 : Get GPI 0 status

; Enable config mode

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

mov al, SIO_UnLock_Value

out dx, al
jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay

jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay
out dx, al

; Switch GPIO Configuration for SIO LDN 0x06

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 07h

out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
mov al, SIO_LDN_GPIO

out dx, al

; Get GPI 0 Pin Status Register

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WDT & GPIO MS-98D2

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

mov al, GPI_REG

out dx, al

mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port

in al, dx

;al bit2 = GPI 0 status

;

Exit SIO

mov al, SIO_CONFIG_MODE_EXIT_VALUE
out dx, al

#2 : Get GPI 3 status
in al, GPI_ADD

;al bit4 = GPI 3 status

#3 : Set GPO 0 status to high
mov dx, GPO_ADD

in al, dx
and al, Not GPO_0
or al, GPO_0
out dx, al

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