MSI MS-98E0 User Manual

MS-98E0

(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

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Preface MS-98E0

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.

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Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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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

V1.0 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.

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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

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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.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according

◯

to User’s Manual.

The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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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-98E0

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-98E0

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

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

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

Mainboard Layout

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

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

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

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

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

Connector ...................................................................................................2-7

Jumper .....................................................................................................2-13

Slot ...........................................................................................................2-17

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

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-98E0, an excellent industrial computer
board.

Based on the innovative Intel
cy, the MS-98E0 accommodates the Intel® Mobile Ivy Bridge processor
and supports up to 2 DDR3 1066/ 1333/ 1600 SO-DIMM slot to provide
the maximum of 16GB memory capacity (it depends on CPU support).

The MS-98E0 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.

®

HM76 chipset for optimal system efcien-

1-1-1

Overview MS-98E0

Mainboard Specications

Processor

Intel® Mobile Ivy Bridge ■

Chipset

Intel® HM76 chipset ■

Memory

2 DDR3 1066/ 1333/ 1600 MHz Unbuffered, non-ECC SO-DIMM slot, sup-

■

porting the maximum of 16GB (it depends on CPU support)

LAN

LAN1: Intel® 82579LM GbE-PHY LAN

■

LAN1: Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN

■

Audio

Realtek ALC887 audio codec

■

Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs

■

Storage

2 SATA 6Gb/s ports■

Rear Panel I/O

1 RS-232/422/485 serial port

■

1 DVI-I port *

■

2 HDMI ports

■

2 USB 3.0 ports

■

2 Gigabit LAN jacks

■

1-2

Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors/ Jumpers

2 DC power connectors

■

2 USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 USB 2.0 ports)

■

5 Serial port connectors

■

■

1 Front panel connector
1 PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo connector

■

1 LVDS connector *

■

1 GPIO connector

■

1 CPU fan connector

■

1 System fan connector

■

1 SATA power connector

■

1 Chassis intrusion connector

■

1 TPM connector

■

1 Audio connector

■

1 S/PDIF-out connector

■

1 Amplitier connector

■

1 Clear CMOS jumper

■

2 Serial port power jumpers

■

1 AT/ATX select jumper

■

1 NVM LAN jumper

■

1 ME jumper

■

1 SIM Card Holder

■

1 LVDS power jumper

■

Slot

1 PCIe x16 slot

■

2 Mini-PCIe slots (the top side slot supports including mSATA function)

■

Form Factor

170mm x 170mm (mini-ITX)■

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 0oC ~ 60oC

■

Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC

■

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

■

* DVI-D and LVDS can not be output simultaneously, please select one for output
in BIOS setup.

1-3

Overview MS-98E0

Mainboard Layout

GPIO Connector

DC Power

COM Port
Power Jumper

Connector

COM Port
Connector

Mini-PCIe power
select jumper

COM Port
Power Jumper

Mini-PCIe Slot (supports mSATA)

Back Panel

PS/2

Keyboard

/ Mouse

Combo

Connector

PCIe

conguration

Jumper

PCIe

conguration

Jumper

Amplier

Connector

S/PDIF -Out

connector

NVM LAN

Jumper

Audio

Connector

PCIe Slot

ME Jumper

USB 2.0

Connectors

Clear CMOS

Jumper

Front Panel
Connector

AT/ATX Jumper

CPU Fan Connector

Fan Connector

Chassis intrusion
connector

SO-DIMM Slot

SATA Ports

SATA Power
Connector

TPM
Connector

LVDS Connector

LVDS Power Jumper

Serial Port LAN

DVI-I Port

HDMI Port

1-4

USB 3.0

Port

Port

LAN
Port

SIM Card

Holder

SO-DIMM Slot

Mini-PCIe Slot

1-5

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-98E0

Quick Component Guide

JGPIO1, p. 2-8

Back Panel,

p. 2-5

JKBMS1,

p. 2-11

JCFG6, p. 2-16

JPWR1/ JPWR2,

p. 2-4

JCOMP1,
p. 2-14

COM5/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 2,
p. 2-10

J1, p. 2-15

JCOMP2, p. 2-14

MINI_PCIE1, p. 2-17 (supports
mSATA)

JFP1, p. 2-8

JAT_ATX1, p. 2-13

CPUFAN1, p. 2-7

SYSFAN1, p. 2-7

JCASE1, p. 2-12

DIMM2, p. 2-3

JCFG5, p. 2-16

JAMP1, p. 2-8

JSPDI1,

p. 2-11

JNVM1, p. 2-15

2-2

JAUD1, p. 2-9

PCIe Slot,

p. 2-18

J_ME1, p. 2-16

JUSB2/ JUSB1, p. 2-9

JCMOS1, p. 2-13

SATA1/ 2, p. 2-7

JSATA_PWR1,

p. 2-4

JDP1, p. 2-11

JLVDS1, p. 2-12

J2, p. 2-14

Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

Installing Memory Modules

Locate the SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the

1.
slot and insert the DIMM into the slot.

Push the DIMM gently downwards until the slot levers click and lock the

2.
DIMM in place.

To uninstall the DIMM, 󰘱ip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will be

3.
released instantly

Important

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

DIMM2, p. 2-3

MINI_PCIE2,

p. 2-17

SIM Card Holder,

p. 2-17

2-3

Hardware Setup MS-98E0

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4. +1 2V

Power Supply

DC Power Connector: JPWR1/ JPWR2

This connector is used to provide power to motherboard(input 12V only).

SATA Power Connector: JSATA_PWR1

This connector provides power to SATA hard drives.

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

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Serial Port

HDMI Port



DVI-I Port

HDMI Port

USB 3.0

Port

LAN Port

The High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video

interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports

all types of TV formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-denition video,

plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

DVI-I Port



The DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated, combines digital and analog in the
same connector) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor. To connect an
LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI connector, and make
sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor (refer
to your monitor manual for more information.)

USB 3.0 Port



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

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

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.

2-5

Hardware Setup MS-98E0

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.

RS-232

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 JCOMP1

RS-422

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

2-6

RS-485

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

485 TXD-

1
2

NC

3

485 TXD+

4

NC

5

GND

6

NC

7

NC

8

NC

9

NC

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

Connector

3. +1 2V

1. GN
D

2.
FA

N S

EN SE

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 system fan control.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1/ SATA2

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

Important

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

2-7

Hardware Setup MS-98E0

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1.AM P_ L-

4.AM P_ R+

3.AM P_ R-

1.HDD+

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9.N_GP

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3

6.N_GPO1

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4.N_GP

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2.Vcc5

Audio Amplier Connector: JAMP1

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

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.

GPIO Connector: JGPIO1

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

2-8

Audio Connector: JAUD1

1.LINE1_1R_J

8.LINE1_J

D

10.GN

D

3.LINE1_1L_J

6.MIC1_J

D

5.LINE_FOUTR_J

4.MIC1_L_J

7.LINE_FOUTL_J

2.MIC1_R_J

12.GN

D

9

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11

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1. VC
C5

3. US B0

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10 .N C

5. US B0

+

7. GN
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9. No
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8

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6. US B1

+

4. US B1

-

2. VC
C5

This connector allows you to connect the additional audio panel.

Front USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2

The USB connector 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 VCC5 and GND must be connected correctly to avoid
possible damage.

2-9

Hardware Setup MS-98E0

8.COM_NCTS2~

6

3.COM_NTD2~6

1.COM_NDCD2~

6

6.COM_NDSR2~

6

5

.GN

D

4.COM_NDTR2~

6

7.COM_NR

TS2~

6

2.COM_NRD2~

6

9.VCC_COM2&N

C

Serial Port Connector: COM2~6

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

RS-232

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RD
TD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
NC
VCC_COM2
(for COM2
only)

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
No connection
Voltage select setting by jumper
(JCOMP2)

RS-485 (for COM2 only)

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1

485 TXD­NC

2
3

485 TXD+
NC

4
5

GND

6

NC

7

NC

8

NC

9

NC

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

2-10

RS-422 (for COM2 only)

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1

422 TXD-

2

422 RXD+

3

422 TXD+

4

422 RXD-

5

GND

6

NC

7

NC

8

NC

9

NC

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

TPM Connector: JDP1

11

.

LAD3

9.

LAD2

13.

LPC_FRAME#

5.

LAD0

1.

CLK_PCI_TPM

2.

3V

S

B

4.

V

CC3

3.

LPC_RST#

12.

GN

D

7.

LAD1

8.

V

CC5

6.

SERIRQ

10.KE

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14.

GN

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10.KBD

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3

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This pinheader is intended for Transport Control Protocol (TCP) port 80.

PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo Connector: JKBMS1

The PS/2® mouse/ keyboard connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

S/PDIF-Out Connector: JSPDI1

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

2-11

Hardware Setup MS-98E0

39.GN

D

27.GN

D

25

.

LV

D

SA_DA

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23

.

LV

DSA_CLK

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19

.

LV

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17

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LV

D

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TA

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15

.

LV

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13.L_BKL

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11

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VDS_DDC_CL

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9.LCD_V

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7.VCC3

5.+12V

3.+12V

1.+12V

40.GN

D

28.GN

D

26.

LV

D

SA_DA

TA

3

24

.

LV

DSA_CL

K

22

.

LV

DSA_DA

TA

2

20.L
VDSA_D

AT

A1

18

.

LV

DSA_DA

TA

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16.GN

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14

.

LV

DS_VDDE

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2.
LV

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6.
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4.+12V

2.+12V

37

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LV

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SB_DA

TA

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3

35

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LV

DSB_CLK #

33

.

LV

D

SB_D

AT

A

#2

31.L
V

D

SB_D

AT

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#1

29

.

LV

DSB_DA

TA

#0

38.

LV

D

SB_DA

TA

3

36

.

LV

DSB_CL

K

34

.

LV

DSB_DA

TA

2

32

.

LV

DSB_DA

TA

1

30

.

LV

DSB_DA

TA

0

1. CI NTR U

2

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D

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.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: 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.

2-12

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.

111

JCMOS1

Normal

(default)

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: JAT_ATX1

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

111

JAT_ATX1

ATX

(default)

AT

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Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1/ JCOMP2

These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the serial ports.

1

JCOMP1

(for COM1)

1

JCOMP2

(for COM2)

1 1

5V

(default)

1 1

5V

(default)

12V

12V

LVDS Power Jumper: J2

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

1

J2

1 1

3V

(default)

5V

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Mini PCIe Power Jumper: J1

Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the mini PCIe slot.

1 2 3

J1

1 2 3

Standby Power for

Mini PCIe

(default)

NVM LAN Jumper: JNVM1

Use this jumper for i210 rmware ash.

1

JNVM1

1 1

On: Enable security
and the INVM lock.

(default)

1 2 3

Normal Power for

mSATA

Off: Disable security and

the INVM lock.

(non-secure mode)

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Hardware Setup MS-98E0

PCIe slot Jumper: JCFG5, JCFG6

This two jumpers for PCI-e x16 slot congurations.

JCFG61JCFG5

1

1 x 16 PCI Express

(default)

JCFG6 JCFG5

11

reserved

JCFG6 JCFG5

1

1

1 x 8,

2 x 4 PCI Express

JCFG6 JCFG5

1

1

2 x 8 PCI Express

ME Jumper: J_ME1

This jumper is used to lock/ unlock the Intel AMT ME technology.

3 2 1

J_ME1

3 2 1

Lock

(default)

3 2 1

Unlock

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Slot

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 device (dedicated slot only)..

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.

SIM Card Holder

The holder is provided for SIM card.

SIM card Holder

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Hardware Setup MS-98E0

PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIE slot supports the 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-

■

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-98E0

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-98E0

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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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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▶

PCI/PCIE Device Conguration

PCI Latency Timer

▶

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

EHCI1, EHCI2

▶

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

Controller Interface (EHCI) specication describes the registerlevel interface

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

xHCI Mode

▶

This setting enables/disables the xHCI mode.

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/ 2 OpROM

▶

These settings enable/disable the initialization of the onboard LAN1/ 2 Boot
ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

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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 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 item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.

Execute Disable Bit

▶

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

“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.

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Super IO Conguration

▶

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

▶

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.

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.

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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 Function

▶

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.

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GPIO Group Conguration

▶

GPO1 ~ GPO4 Data

▶

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

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BIOS Setup MS-98E0

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.

Trusted Computing

▶

Security Device Support

▶

This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated cir
cuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentica­tion and machine attestation - essential to prevent inappropriate access to

condential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised

networks.

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BIOS Setup MS-98E0

Intel TXT(LT) Conguration

▶

Intel TXT(LT) Support

▶

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.

PCH-FW Conguration

▶

MDES BIOS Status Code

▶

This setting enables/disables MDES BIOS Status Code.

Firmware Update Conguration

▶

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ME FW Image Re-Flash

▶

This setting enables/disables ME FW Image Re-Flash function.

Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Conguration

▶

Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology

▶

This setting enables/disables Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology.

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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.

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 ca
pable 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-98E0

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.

Internal Graphics

▶

The setting enables/ disables the internal graphics.

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.

Active LFP

▶

This item is used for turning on/off LVDS/DVI support (LVDS or Disabled or
DVI).

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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 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.

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** 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 onboard LAN is detected.

PCIE PME

▶

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

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

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 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 mainboard manufacturer spe

cically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

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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A WDT & GPIO

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

2-A-1

WDT & GPIO MS-98E0

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

SIO GPIO Register

88h

Bit 0 1 2 3

Sample code

#1

 GPO 0 ~ GPO 3

GPO 0

GPO 1

GPO 2

GPO 3

IO Address

SIO GPIO Register

88h

Bit 4 5 6 7

Sample code

#2

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 088h

GPO_REG equ 088h

GPO0_Value equ 00010000b

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

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

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mov al, GPI_REG

out dx, al

mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port

in al, dx

;al bit0 = GPI 0 status

;

Exit SIO

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

mov al, SIO_Lock_Value

out dx, al

#2 : Set GPO 0 to high

; 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

; Set GPO 0 Register

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

mov al, GPO_REG

out dx, al

mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port

in al, dx

and al, not GPO0_Value

;clear al bit4 (GPO 0)

or al, GPO0_Value

;set GPO 0

out dx, al

;

Exit SIO

mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port

mov al, SIO_Lock_Value

out dx, al

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