High-Performance ATX Motherboard Powered by 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor

CHUNG HE, Taiwan - Jan. 17, 2019 - PRLog -- MSI IPC, a leading provider of embedded computers, today brings the new Intel® Core™ processors to the MS-98K9 ATX embedded motherboard for surveillance, medical, infotainment, factory automation, and high-end workstation applications.

This new model supports VGA, HDMI and dual DisplayPort covering multiple displays operation. The Intel® C246/Q370-based chipset delivers faster and more flexible I/O. It provides 6 SATA 3.0 ports (RAID 0/1/5/10), 6 USB 3.1 (Gen2) and 7 USB 2.0 ports, 10 COM ports, 3 Intel® Gigabit LAN controller, 16-bit Digital I/O.

The MS-98K9 uses the LGA 1151 socket to support the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors (Max. 95W) with four DDR4-2666 UDIMM slots for up to 64GB memory. The desktop platform also offers expansion capabilities via various PCIe configurations, including 1 PCIe x16 / 2 PCIe x8 /1 PCIe x8 slots, 2 PCIe x4 slots, 2 PCIe x1 slots, and 1 M.2 (E-key, 2232).

For enhanced security, MS-98K9 supports TPM 2.0(option). It also supports MSI's exclusive HIDAC Industrial IoT software for smart device monitoring and management. This industrial motherboard also featured with two M.2 slot, one 2230(E-key) and one 2242/2260/2280 (M-key) for different combinations of use.

For more information, please visit ipc.msi.com.

Some Key Features:
• Wide range of CPU TDP from 35W to 95W
• Multiple PCIe slots (1 PCIe x16 / 2 PCIe x8 /1 PCIe x8 slots, 2 PCIe x4 slots, 2 PCIe x1 slots)
• 10 COM ports, 16-bit GPIO (8*GPI;8*GPO)
• 3 Intel® Gigabit LAN controller
• 6 USB 3.1 (Gen2) and 7 USB 2.0 ports
• 3 independent displays (VGA, HDMI, and 2 DisplayPort)
• TPM 2.0 (Option)

About MSI Industrial Platform Solution (IPC Business Unit within MSI group)

With more than 30 years' of experience in motherboard design & manufacturing, MSI ranks among the world's top 3 motherboard manufacturers recognized internationally for high quality and stability by clients and individual users.

In 2006, MSI entered the embedded and industrial market and started providing reliable and expandable products with longevity support of 5 to 7 Years. MSI designs and manufactures high-quality embedded boards and systems for various applications, such as digital signage, medical electronics, ATM, POS, kiosk, industrial automation, gaming, utility, and transportation. With solid R&D and manufacturing capability, MSI serves its client with efficient DMS (design, manufacturing & service) solution, and is poised to become the best partner for worldwide partner in the embedded and industrial market.

As an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, MSI continuously develops and delivers cutting edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms.