DFI EC543-CS User manual

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EC543-CS
Modular-Designed Embedded System
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
• 1 EC543-CS system unit
• 1 M.2 slot screw
• 1 terminal block 3-pole for DC input
• 1 cable with 2 wire stripped and tinned to DC jack

Quick Reference | EC543-CS 1
Product Overview
Front View
1
2
3
Power Button
USB 2.0
COM Ports
3
2
1
6
4
4
5
6
Status/HDD LED
Reset Button
Remote Switch
5

Rear View
EC543-CS6G86-Q
914 19
10 15 20
11 16
DC-in
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 1
(Auto Detection)
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 2
(Auto Detection)
USB 3.1
LAN 1 & LAN 2
Grounding
DIO
Expansion Slots
LAN 3~6
VGA
Storage Driver Bay
Mic-In/ Line-Out
USB 2.0
COM Ports
712 17
813 18
12
14
13
7810 11
9
17
19 20
15
18
16
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 2

Rear View
EC543-CS6G86E-Q
12
14
13
7810 11
9
17
19 20
15
18
914 19
10 15 20
11 16
DC-in
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 1
(Auto Detection)
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 2
(Auto Detection)
USB 3.1
LAN 1 & LAN 2
Grounding
DIO
Expansion Slots
PoE
VGA
Storage Driver Bay
Mic-In/ Line-Out
USB 2.0
COM Ports
7
12
17
8
13
18
16
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 3

Rear View
EC543-CS6881-Q
12
13
7810 11
9
15
17 18 19
16
914 19
10 15
11 16
DC-in
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 1
(Auto Detection)
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 2
(Auto Detection)
USB 3.1
LAN 1 & LAN 2
Grounding
Expansion Slots
VGA
Storage Driver Bay
Mic-In/ Line-Out
USB 2.0
DIO
COM Ports
712 17
813 18
14
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 4

16
12
14
13
7810 11
9
17
19
15
18
Rear View
EC543-CS98A1-Q
914 19
10 15
11 16
DC-in
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 1
(Auto Detection)
HDMI/DP++ Combo Port 2
(Auto Detection)
USB 3.1 Gen2
LAN 1 & LAN 2
Grounding
DIO
Expansion Slots
USB 3.1 Gen1
VGA
Storage Driver Bay
Mic-In/ Line-Out
COM Ports
7
12
17
8
13
18
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 5

Removing the Chassis Cover
Please observe the following guidelines and follow the instructions to open the system.
1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been
powered off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
Step 1:
There are 6 screws on both front and rear sides of the system and 6 screws on the left and
right sides of the system used to secure the cover to the chassis.
Remove the screws and put them in a safe place for later use.
Front View
Rear View
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 6

Left View
Right View
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 7

Step 2:
Turn the system upside down and lift the cover to open the system.
Step 3:
The boards can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 8

Installing an M.2 Card
Please observe the following guidelines and follow the instructions to open the system.
1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been
powered off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
Step 1:
Lift the cover to open the system.
M.2 card slot can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 9

M.2 Module M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
Step 4:
Screw tight the card onto the stand-off with a screw driver and a stand-off screw until the gap
between the card and the stand-off closes up. The card should be lying parallel to the board
when it’s correctly mounted.
Step 2:
Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket.
Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly
aligned.
Step 3:
Press the end of the card far from the socket down until against the stand-off.
M.2 Module M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
M.2 Module M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 10

Inserting a HDD/SDD
Step 1:
Locate the drive bay on the front.
The drive bay can be easily accessed witout opening the system.
Before inserting a HDD/SDD, please turn off the system first.
Use the following procedure to install a SATA HDD or SSD to the system:
Step 2:
Pull the silver latch to unlock the door.
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 11

Step 3:
Slide the drive into the slot until the drive is fully seated.
Close the drive latch to lock the drive in place.
Important:
Excessive force may damage its mechanical parts.
If the HDD/SSD is inserted backward into the slot, forcing the device
may damage the slot.
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 12

Installing a PCI or PCIe Expansion Card
Slot plates
Thumb screw
Please observe the following guidelines and follow the instructions to open the system.
1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been
powered off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
Step 1:
PCI and PCIe slots on the riser card inside the system are used to install expansion cards.
To install an expansion card, you need to first remove the chassis cover and turn the thumb
screw counterclockwise to disassemble the slot plates and bracket.
Note:
Supports up to 200mm in length of standard expansion cards.
Quick Reference | EC543-CS 13

Step 2:
Insert the expansion card into a PCI or PCIe slot on the riser card and secure the bracket in
place.
PCI card
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Quick Reference | EC543-CS 14