DFI EC700-AL User manual

EC700-AL
Fanless Embedded System
User’s Manual
A-582-M-2025
Preliminary
Version
Preliminary
Version

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Copyright
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Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
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Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-
ceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................................................................................6
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................................................................................7
Overview.................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel (4 x LAN, 2 x USB) ......................................................................................7
Rear Panel (4 x LAN, 2 x USB)........................................................................................7
Front Panel (2 x LAN, 4 x USB) ......................................................................................7
Rear Panel (2 x LAN, 4 x USB)........................................................................................7
Mounting Options................................................................................................................... 8
Wall Mount ....................................................................................................................... 8
VESA Mount..................................................................................................................... 9
DIN Rail Mount...............................................................................................................10
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................11
Overview.........................................................................................................................11
Bottom Cover.................................................................................................................11
Top Cover .......................................................................................................................11
Front and Rear Panels...................................................................................................12
Antenna ..........................................................................................................................12
SSD Tray .........................................................................................................................13
Board Layout.........................................................................................................................14
System Board.................................................................................................................14
LEDs ......................................................................................................................................14
System Memory ...................................................................................................................15
Installing the SO-DIMM Module ...................................................................................15
Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................................16
Power On Select (JP7)..................................................................................................16
Front Panel (JP1)...........................................................................................................17
COM Serial / DIO Switch (JP8/JP9) ............................................................................17
SW4.................................................................................................................................18
I/O Ports................................................................................................................................19
Graphics Display............................................................................................................19
USB Ports .......................................................................................................................19
(4 x LAN, 2 x USB).........................................................................................................19
(2 x LAN, 4 x USB).........................................................................................................19
RJ45 LAN Ports .............................................................................................................20
COM (Serial) / DIO Port (DB9)......................................................................................20
9~36V DC-In...................................................................................................................21
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors......................................................................................21
Battery ............................................................................................................................22
Chassis Intrusion...........................................................................................................22
Expansion Slots .............................................................................................................23
Installing the Mini PCIe Module ...................................................................................23
Installing SIM Card ........................................................................................................24
Chapter 3 - BIOS Settings...........................................................................................................25
Overview ...............................................................................................................................25
Main.......................................................................................................................................26
Advanced .............................................................................................................................26
ACPI Configuration........................................................................................................27
Audio Configuration.......................................................................................................28
SATA Configuration .......................................................................................................28
PCI Express Configuration............................................................................................29
Console Redirection ......................................................................................................29
SIO NUVOTON6116D.....................................................................................................30
NCT6116D HW Monitor ................................................................................................31
LAN Configuration .........................................................................................................32
Security .................................................................................................................................32
Trusted Computing........................................................................................................33
Boot .......................................................................................................................................33
Save & Exit ............................................................................................................................34
Updating the BIOS................................................................................................................34
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM..........................................................................................................34

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About this Manual
This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in
the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be
based on editions that do not resemble your actual products. Please visit our website or con-
tact our sales representatives for the latest editions.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper in-
stallation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in
or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized ser-
vice agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to
the product that has been modified or altered.
About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One EC700-AL System
• Mini PCIe mounting screws
• M.2 mounting screws and washers
The system and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Optional Items
• Mounting Kit: wall mount, VESA mount, or DIN rail
• Power Cord
• Power Adapter
• DDR3L SO-DIMM Memory
• mSATA SSD
• SATA SSD 2.5"
The system and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.

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Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you
are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, con-
tacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or
connectors by their ends.
Safety Precautions
• Use the correct DC / AC input voltage range.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or
servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging in
the power cord.
• There is danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent specifications of batteries recommend by
the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humid environments.
• Make sure the system is placed or mounted correctly and stably to prevent the chance
of dropping or falling may cause damage.
• The openings on the system shall not be blocked and shall be kept in distance from
other objects to make sure of proper air ventilation to protect the system from over-
heating.
• Dress the cables, especially the power cord, so they will not be stepped on, in contact
with high temperature surfaces, or cause any tripping hazards.
• Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been ap-
proved for use with the system and is compliant with the voltage and current ranges
required by the system’s electrical specifications.
• If the system is to be unused or stored for a long time, disconnect it from the power
source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated the system.
- The system has been exposed to moisture.
- The system is not working properly.
- The system is physically damaged.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground
the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet
does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the electricity outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning the surface. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other
components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD
workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD pro-
tection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the
system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with
the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
XSpecifications
The specifications listed here may be based on editions that do not
resemble your actual products. Please visit the download page at go.dfi.
com/EC700-AL, or via the QR code to the right for the latest datasheet.
SYSTEM Processor Intel Atom® Processor E3900 Series, BGA 1296
x7-E3950, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W
x5-E3940, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (1.8GHz), 9W
x5-E3930 , Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.3GHz (1.8GHz), 6W
Pentium® N4200, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.5GHz), 6W
Celeron® N3350, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.4GHz), 6W
Celeron® J3355, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 2.0GHz (2.5GHz), 10W
Celeron® J3455, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.5GHz (2.3GHz), 10W
Memory 2GB/4GB/8GB Memory Down
One additional 204-pin SODIMM up to 8G
(Memory up to 8G per system)
BIOS Insyde SPI 128Mbit (supports UEFI/Legacy mode)
GRAPHICS Controller Intel® HD Graphics
Feature OpenGL 4.2, Direct X 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OGL ES 3.0
HW Decode: H.264, MPEG2, VC1, VP8, H.265, MPEG4, MVC,
VP9, WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG
HW Encode: H.264, MPEG4, VP8, H.265, MVC
Display 1 x DP/HDMI Auto-detection
1 x DP/VGA
HDMI: resolution up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz (1080p)
DP: resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz (4K)
VGA: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
Dual Displays DP/HDMI + DP
DP/HDMI + VGA
STORAGE Internal Support EMMC up to 8G/16GB/32GB/64GB (optional)
1 x 2.5" SATA Tray for 7mm thickness SSD/HDD (optional)
EXPANSION Interface 1 x Full-size mSATA (SATA/LPC)
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (USB2.0/reset/nano-SIM)
1 x M.2 (2230 E Key) (PCIe/USB2.0)
AUDIO Audio Codec Realtek ALC262
ETHERNET Controller Up to 4 x Intel® I210IT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
LED Indicators 1 x Power LED
1 x Status LED
FRONT I/O Ethernet EC700-AL-4L: 1 x GbE (RJ-45)
Serial 2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
or 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x 8-bit DIO upon request (DB-9)
Display 1 x VGA (DP optional)
1 x DP/HDMI combo
Buttons 1 x Power Button
1 x Reset Button
Wi-Fi Antenna 3 x Wi-Fi Antenna Holes
REAR I/O Ethernet 4 x GbE LAN (RJ-45), or 2 x GbE LAN (RJ-45)
Note: 4 x LAN only with 2 x USB
Serial 2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
USB 4 x USB 3.0 (type A), or 2 x USB 3.0 (type A)
Note: 4 x USB only with 2 x LAN
Audio 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Line-out
WATCHDOG
TIMER
Output &
Interval
System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255
Seconds
POWER Type Wide Range 9~36V
Connector DC coaxial jack
OS SUPPORT
(UEFI ONLY)
Windows 10 IoT (64-bit)
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Project support
Linux
MECHANISM Construction Aluminum + Metal
Mounting Wall/VESA/DIN Rail Mount (available upon request)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 180mm x 33mm x 121.2mm
Weight 700g
ENVIRONMENT Operating
Temperature
-20 to 60°C
-40 to 70°C (E3930 only)
Storage
Temperature -40 to 85°C
Relative
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
COMPLIANCE Certification CE, FCC class A

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
XOverview
Front Panel (4 x LAN, 2 x USB)
Front Panel (2 x LAN, 4 x USB)
Rear Panel (4 x LAN, 2 x USB)
Rear Panel (2 x LAN, 4 x USB)
COM1
COM1
COM2
COM2
Ground
Ground
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0
DC-In
DC-In
LAN4 LAN2
LAN2
LAN1
LAN1
HDMI/DP
HDMI/DP
Power LED & Reset
Power LED & Reset
Antenna
Hole
Antenna
Hole
Antenna
Hole
Antenna
Hole
Antenna
Hole
Antenna
Hole
COM 3
COM 3
COM 4
COM 4
VGA/DP
VGA/DP
LAN 3
Power Button
Power Button
Important:
Please be cautious when inserting an HDMI
cable into the HDMI/DP port. The HDMI
male connector shall align to the left of the
port as illustrated here. The insertion is fairly
effortless and please reframe from forcing
the insertion to prevent damage.
HDMI DP
180°
180°

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XMounting Options
Wall Mount
The wall mount kit containing two mounting brackets — purchased as optional items — can
be attached to the bottom of the system for mounting onto desired locations, such as walls,
stands, or shelves. Locate the mounting holes on the bottom of the system as shown in the
photo. Screw on the two brackets onto the system with four screws as illustrated below.
The pre-drilled mounting holes on the brackets allow for different wall mount distances. The as-
sembly can either be screwed right onto a wall or hung on steps screws.
Mount to wall
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192.80
46.00
41.50
100.00
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108.00 127.80
180.00
80.00
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41.50
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25.00
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VESA Mount
The VESA mount bracket has two sets of pre-drilled mounting holes — 75mm x 75mm, 100mm
x 100mm — to adapt to mounting variants. Mount the bracket onto the tapped holes on the
back of a monitor, a stand or a wall rack.
Attache the brackets to the bottom side of the system as illustrated below.
Mount the assembly onto the VESA mount bracket previously attached to the back of a moni-
tor.
75mm x 75mm
100mm x 100mm
Mount to Monitor
Mount to Monitor
XMounting Options

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DIN Rail Mount
The DIN Rail Mount kits comes with two brackets (one shorter in depth than the other), and
one DIN Rail clip. Please follow the steps to mount the system onto a DIN Rail.
1. Screw the shorter bracket onto the side of the system
2. Screw the longer bracket onto the side of the system opposite to the side where the
shorter bracket is mounted. The longer bracket shall be on top and overlap with the
shorter one on the side.
3. Screw the clip onto the side of the assembly.
When correctly mounted, the assembly shall resemble the illustration below.
4. Clip the assembly onto a DIN Rail.
XMounting Options
1
2
1
2
3
Note:
It does not matter which side of the system the brackets are mounted onto and
what orientation of the system is. The brackets and mounting screw holes are
highly symetrycal. Please configure the mounting according to field needs.