Page 3 - Safety Instructions
iii MS-9A08 Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.Keep this equipment away from humidity.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the...
Page 4 - FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
iv PREFACE ▍ FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in...
Page 5 - WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement; ENGLISH; FRANÇAIS
v MS-9A08 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Elec- tronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on...
Page 6 - ESPAÑOL; SRPSKI; POLSKI
vi PREFACE ▍ ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, reco- mienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi- pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y e...
Page 7 - TÜRKÇE; ČESKY; MAGYAR
vii MS-9A08 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elek- trikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıkla...
Page 8 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
viii PREFACE ▍ TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright Notice .....................................................................................................iiTrademarks ............................................................................................................iiRevision History.............
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Overview
Thank you for choosing the MS-9A08 v1.X, an excel- lent industrial computer system from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel ® GM45 & ICH9EM chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the MS-9A08 accommodates the latest 45nm Intel ® Penryn/Core 2 Duo/Celeron M processors in Socket P and supports up t...
Page 13 - External View
OVERVIEW ▍ MS-9A08 1-3 OVERVIEW ▍ MS-9A08 s ystem O verview External View Internal View
Page 14 - Front View; CPU Socket
1-4 OVERVIEW ▍ MS-9A08 OVERVIEW ▍ MS-9A08 Front View Rear View CPU Socket SO-DIMM Slots Mini PCI-E Slot SATA Ports 32-bit PCI Slot
Page 19 - Chapter 2; System Assembly; Important
This chapter provides you with the information on system assembly procedures. While doing the instal- lation, 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 grounde...
Page 25 - lan c
2-7 MS-9A08 i nstalling the w ireless lan c ard Step 1: Break open the antenna hole on the rear panel. Step 2: Insert the antenna connector into the hole and tighten it with a hex nut. Step 3: Connect the external WLAN antenna.
Page 30 - vesa m
2-12 SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ▍ c Onnecting the vesa m Ount Step 1: Open the VESA mount package and check the components. Four screws and two VESA mount plates are included. Screw type: plat, cross recess, #6, 5.2mm, 4.5mm, machine screw, NYLOK, plated zinc VESA mount hole pattern: 100mm x 200mm Step 2: Fast...
Page 33 - Chapter 3; Mainboard Setup
This chapter provides you with the information on mainboard hardware configurations. Incorrect setting of jumpers and connectors may damage your main- board. Please pay special attention not to connect these headers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any jumper while the mainboard is powered on. Chap...
Page 36 - Installing Memory Modules
3-4 MAINBOARD SETUP ▍ m emOry These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. Installing Memory Modules Locate the DIMM1 SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot at 45-degree angle. Push the DIMM gently forwards until the slot levers clic...
Page 37 - System Power Connector: JPW1; SATA HDD Power Connector: J4
3-5 MS-9A08 System Power Connector: JPW1 This connector provides power to the system and CPU. SATA HDD Power Connector: J4 This connector provides power to the SATA hard disk drive. Important Power supply of 200watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability. P Ower s uPPly PIN SIGNAL 1...
Page 41 - Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1
3-9 MS-9A08 Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can con- nect to one Serial ATA II device. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur dur...
Page 42 - Front Panel Connector: JFP1
3-10 MAINBOARD SETUP ▍ S/PDIF Bracket (Optional) Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 1 2 9 10 JFP1 HDD LED Reset Switc...
Page 44 - LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1
3-12 MAINBOARD SETUP ▍ LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the J2 jumper (p. 3-1...
Page 45 - Front USB Connector: JUSB2
3-13 MS-9A08 Important Front USB Connector: JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con- necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. USB 2.0 Bracket (Optional) 1 2 9 10 JUSB...
Page 46 - SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1
3-14 MAINBOARD SETUP ▍ SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. 1 JSPI1 2 9 10 RS-232 Serial Port Connector: COM2 ~ COM5 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through the...
Page 47 - LVDS Power Jumper: J2; Serial Port Power Jumper: J1
3-15 MS-9A08 J umPers +12V 1 +5V 1 J1 1 LVDS Power Jumper: J2 Use this jumper to specify the LVDS power. Serial Port Power Jumper: J1 This jumper specifies the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. +3V 1 +5V 1 J2 1
Page 48 - PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot
3-16 MAINBOARD SETUP ▍ s lOt PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.The CON1 is Mini PCI-E connector for wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson NAND Flash . Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure t...
Page 49 - Chapter 4; BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.You want to change the default settings fo...
Page 50 - Press DEL to enter SETUP
4-2 BIOS SETUP ▍ e ntering s etuP Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) pro- cess. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter...