MSI has taken the wraps off the MS-98DS which aims to break the stereotype of POS as a "stand-alone cash register in a store or restaurant" and develop a high-end POS host to meet the demands of the fast growth of information technology and network communication.
The embedded motherboard is powered by Intel's 4th Generation processors, features an ultra-low profile (ULP) thin Mini-ITX form factor and two DDR3/DDR3L DIMMs that support up to 16 GB of 1333 MHz / 1600 MHz RAM. Also included are two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports, SATA 3.0 and mSATA via the mini-PCIe slot.
With regards to outputs, the motherboard features internal and external VGA connectors, LVDS and DC-12V out for the second monitor, six COM ports (four of which are powered and controlled by the BIOS) and RJ11 "cash drawer" connectors.
