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MS-9A79

Palm-Size Box PC with Intel® Apollo Lake/Apollo Lake-I Series SoC Platform for Ultra Low-Power Fanless Solution

  • Intel® Apollo Lake/Apollo Lake-I Series SoC
  • LPDDR4 2133 MHz onboard memory up to 4GB
  • Triple independent displays: Mini-DP, HDMI™, LVDS
  • 2 GbE LAN with RJ-45
  • Mini-PCIe (Full size with NANO SIM-Holder), Mini-PCIe (Half size with mSATA) Slots
  • SATA 3.0 (2.5" SSD/HDD) for storage
  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 2.0, 2 COM (2 RS-485), GPIO, Audio
  • 4 opening resrved for antennas
  • Anti-Vibration & Shockproof Design to Compliance IEC 61373
  • Wide operating temperature : -20 ~ 70°C
  • Compliance EN60068-2-1, EN60068-2-2, EN60068-2-30 TX Class
  • DC-IN 12V
  • Specifications
  • Download
  • Where To Buy

Products Specifications

  • Part Number
  • MS-9A79-A1
  • MS-9A79-A2
  • MS-9A79-A3

Processor

  • CPU
  • Intel® Atom™ x5 Processor E3940, QC, 9.5W
  • Intel® Celeron® Processor N3350, DC, 6W
  • Intel® Celeron® Processor J3455, QC, 10W
  • Frequency
  • 1.6 GHz up to 1.8 GHz
  • 1.1 GHz up to 2.4 GHz
  • 1.5 GHz up to 2.3 GHz
  • L2 Cache
  • 2MB
  • 2MB
  • 2MB
  • CPU Type
  • BGA
  • BGA
  • BGA
  • Chipset
  • Integrated in SoC Process
  • Integrated in SoC Process
  • Integrated in SoC Process
  • BIOS
  • AMI
  • AMI
  • AMI

Memory

  • Technology
  • Single-channel LPDDR4 2133 MHz
  • Single-channel LPDDR4 2133 MHz
  • Single-channel LPDDR4 2133 MHz
  • Max. Capacity
  • Up to 4GB
  • Up to 4GB
  • Up to 4GB
  • Socket
  • Onboard
  • Onboard
  • Onboard

Graphic

  • Controller
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • Graphic Memory
  • Depends on CPU
  • Depends on CPU
  • Depends on CPU
  • Multiple Display
  • 2 or 3 independent displays
  • 2 or 3 independent displays
  • 2 or 3 independent displays
  • Display Interface
  • HDMI™ up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
    Mini-DP up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
    LVDS up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by cable)
    DVI-I up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by MS-99C0)
  • HDMI™ up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
    Mini-DP up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
    LVDS up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by cable)
    DVI-I up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by MS-99C0)
  • HDMI™ up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
    Mini-DP up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
    LVDS up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by cable)
    DVI-I up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz (optional by MS-99C0)

Ethernet

  • Controller
  • 2 x Intel® I210-IT GbE LAN
  • 2 x Intel® I211-AT GbE LAN
  • 2 x Intel® I211-AT GbE LAN

Audio

  • Controller
  • Realtek® ALC887-VD2-CG HD Audio Codec
  • Realtek® ALC887-VD2-CG HD Audio Codec
  • Realtek® ALC887-VD2-CG HD Audio Codec

H/W Monitor

  • Watchdog Timer
  • 256-level Watchdog Timer
  • 256-level Watchdog Timer
  • 256-level Watchdog Timer

TPM

  • Controller
  • Pin header
  • Pin header
  • Pin header

I/O Interface

  • LVDS
  • 1 (by BOM option)
  • 1 (by BOM option)
  • 1 (by BOM option)
  • RJ-45
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • Audio
  • 1 x Line-out
    1 x Mic-in
  • 1 x Line-out
    1 x Mic-in
  • 1 x Line-out
    1 x Mic-in
  • USB
  • 2 x USB 3.0
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB 3.0
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB 3.0
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Serial
  • 2 x COM ports
    COM1: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
    COM2: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
  • 2 x COM ports
    COM1: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
    COM2: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
  • 2 x COM ports
    COM1: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
    COM2: RS-232/422/485, 0V/5V/12V
  • GPIO
  • 16-bit (8*GPI; 8*GPO), 5V
  • 16-bit (8*GPI; 8*GPO), 5V
  • 16-bit (8*GPI; 8*GPO), 5V
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • DVI
  • 1 (DVI-I by BOM option)
  • 1 (DVI-I by BOM option)
  • 1 (DVI-I by BOM option)
  • DisplayPort
  • 1 (Mini-DP)
  • 1 (Mini-DP)
  • 1 (Mini-DP)
  • Antenna
  • 4 openings reserved for antennas
  • 4 openings reserved for antennas
  • 4 openings reserved for antennas

Expansion Slot

  • Mini-PCIe
  • 1 x Full-size (w/ NANO SIM-Holder)
    1 x Half-size (Shared w/ mSATA)
  • 1 x Full-size (w/ NANO SIM-Holder)
    1 x Half-size (Shared w/ mSATA)
  • 1 x Full-size (w/ NANO SIM-Holder)
    1 x Half-size (Shared w/ mSATA)

Storage

  • SATA
  • 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD Bay
  • 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD Bay
  • 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD Bay
  • mSATA
  • 1 x Half-size (Shared w/ Mini-PCIe)
  • 1 x Half-size (Shared w/ Mini-PCIe)
  • 1 x Half-size (Shared w/ Mini-PCIe)

Power Supply

  • DC Input
  • DC-in 12V Jack (5.5mm/2.5mm) / Phoenix pluggable with latch (Support OCP/ OVP Protection)
  • DC-in 12V Jack (5.5mm/2.5mm) / Phoenix pluggable with latch (Support OCP/ OVP Protection)
  • DC-in 12V Jack (5.5mm/2.5mm) / Phoenix pluggable with latch (Support OCP/ OVP Protection)

Environment

  • Operating Temperature
  • -10 ~ 45°C (HDD)
    -20 ~ 70°C (w/ WT devices)
    Note: Thermal w/ Airflow:0.7m/s
  • -10 ~ 45°C (HDD)
    -10 ~ 55°C (SSD/ mSATA)
    Note: Thermal w/ Airflow:0.7m/s
  • -10 ~ 45°C (HDD)
    -10 ~ 55°C (SSD/ mSATA)
    Note: Thermal w/ Airflow:0.7m/s
  • Operating Humidity
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • Storage Temperature
  • -40 ~ 80°C
  • -20 ~ 80°C
  • -20 ~ 80°C
  • Storage Humidity
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
  • Vibration
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A
  • Shock
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A
  • IEC61373 Category 1, Class A

Form Factor

  • Dimensions
  • 155 x 110 x 55 mm
  • 155 x 110 x 55 mm
  • 155 x 110 x 55 mm
  • Weight
  • 1.1 kg
  • 1.1 kg
  • 1.1 kg
  • Mounting
  • Wall mount (STD)/DIN-rail mount(STD)/VESA mount(by BOM option)
  • Wall mount (STD)/DIN-rail mount(STD)/VESA mount(by BOM option)
  • Wall mount (STD)/DIN-rail mount(STD)/VESA mount(by BOM option)

Certification

  • EMC
  • FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI
  • FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI
  • FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI
  • Safety
  • BSMI
  • BSMI
  • BSMI

Software Platform

  • OS Support
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC/SAC 1809 (64-bit, RS5)
    Linux Fedora 25 (by request)
    Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (by request)
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC/SAC 1809 (64-bit, RS5)
    Linux Fedora 25 (by request)
    Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (by request)
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC/SAC 1809 (64-bit, RS5)
    Linux Fedora 25 (by request)
    Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (by request)

Ordering Information

  • Part Number
  • Description
  • 939-9A79-005
  • MS-9A79\709-9A79-030\829-9A79-004\STD VER 10, BB, FANLESS, APL-I E3940, F1 stepping, W/O MSI LOGO, BLUE, CD, ADAPTER 12V/36W, US POWER CORD, SINGLE, For Channel
  • 939-9A79-006
  • MS-9A79\709-9A79-030\829-9A79-005\STD VER 10, BB, FANLESS, APL-I E3940, F1 stepping, W/O MSI LOGO, BLUE, CD, ADAPTER 12V/36W, EU POWER CORD, SINGLE, For Channel

Packing List

  • Part Number
  • Description
  • 939-9A79-005
  • 939-9A79-006
  • G71-SEDC213-N56/
    G71-SEDC213-X03
  • Driver DVD
  • 1
  • 1
  • K33-3001020-I45
  • Power Cord, US, 1800mm
  • 1
  • K33-3001021-I45
  • Power Cord, EU, 1800mm
  • 1
  • K1D-3010027-V03
  • SATA Cable with Power, 180mm
  • 1
  • 1
  • S93-0408870-S14
  • Adaptor 12V/36W
  • 1
  • 1
  • E22-9A59010-LA2
  • Wall Mounting Bracket
  • 2
  • 2
  • E49-1068001-P65
  • Screw for Wall Mounting
  • 4
  • 4
  • E25-9B01030-K23
  • Rubber for Wall Mounting
  • 4
  • 4
  • NA1-1020051-PC1
  • Phoenix Terminal Plugged
  • 2
  • 2
  • E49-1303007-P65
  • Screw for HDD
  • 4
  • 4
  • E24-9B02010-P09
  • DIN Rail
  • 2
  • 2
  • E41-1356002-P65
  • Screw for DIN Rail
  • 4
  • 4

Optional Item

  • Part Number
  • Description
  • 609-99C0-030
  • LVDS/DVI-I Converter Board (MS-99C0)
  • S93-0408A10-S14
  • Adaptor 12V/48W
  • K19-3040087-V03
  • LVDS Cable
  • E22-9A95080-C22
  • VESA Mounting

BIOS

Attention:

Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI. We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 9.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 9.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

Release Date

2020-04-16

Version

220

File Size

4.43 MB

Type

BIOS

OS

Note

Release Date

2018-11-23

Version

100

File Size

4.24 MB

Type

BIOS

OS

Note

Driver

Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 9.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

OS
  • All
  • Win10 64
Audio Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

8734_PG473

File Size

262.81 MB

Type

On-Board Audio Drivers

OS

Note

For F1 stepping

TXE Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

3.1.70.2325

File Size

72.61 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Note

For F1 stepping

Chipset Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

10.1.17861.8101

File Size

5.04 MB

Type

System & Chipset Drivers

OS

Note

For APL/APL-I SKU

Lan Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

23.5.2

File Size

78.21 MB

Type

LAN Drivers

OS

Note

For Apollo lake-I SKU

TXE Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

3.1.70.2325-I

File Size

58.52 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Note

For Apollo lake-I SKU

Serial IO
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

30.100.1750.1

File Size

3.32 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Note

For APL/APL-I SKU

Graphics Driver
Release Date

2020-04-20

Version

26.20.100.7062

File Size

679.35 MB

Type

On-Board VGA Drivers

OS

Note

For APL/APL-I SKU
For Windows 10 Iot Enterprise 2019 SAC
For RS1/RS5

Chipset Driver
Release Date

2018-11-23

Version

10.1.17570.8068

File Size

4.96 MB

Type

System & Chipset Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

Serial IO
Release Date

2018-11-23

Version

30.100.1750.1

File Size

3.32 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

Lan Driver
Release Date

2018-11-23

Version

22.10

File Size

170.13 MB

Type

LAN Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

Audio Driver
Release Date

2018-11-23

Version

8383_PG465

File Size

274.65 MB

Type

On-Board Audio Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

VGA Driver
Release Date

2018-08-15

Version

15.65.7.64.5038

File Size

343.46 MB

Type

On-Board VGA Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

For RS1/RS5

TXE Driver For APL
Release Date

2018-01-23

Version

3.1.50.2222

File Size

70.46 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

For RS1/RS5

TXE Driver For APL-I
Release Date

2018-01-23

Version

3.1.50.2222-I

File Size

70.71 MB

Type

Others Drivers

OS

Win10 64

Note

For RS1/RS5

Utility

Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 9.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

MSI HIDAC Utility
Release Date

2020-01-31

Version

20200131

File Size

0.43 MB

Type

Utility

OS

Note

Manual

Attention:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide"..

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 9.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.

Release Date

2021-01-05

Version

1.1

File Size

2.48 MB

Type

Manual

Data Sheet

Attention:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

Release Date

2022-10-05

Version

File Size

0.69 MB

Language

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