DFI ES520-CD User manual

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ES520-CD
Desktop Box PC
User’s Manual
A34100438

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Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-
produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without
the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-
cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-
ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions
or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.
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 receiver
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 compli-
ance 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
Copyright.............................................................................................................2
Trademarks........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B.....................................................2
About this Manual..........................................................................................4
Warranty..............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions......................................................................4
Safety Measures..............................................................................................4
Safety Precautions..........................................................................................5
About the Package.........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction.............................................................................6
Overview .......................................................................................................6
Key Features ................................................................................................6
Specifications ...............................................................................................7
Getting the Know the ES520-CD ...........................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions .............................................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ........................................................ 10
Preparing the system .............................................................................. 10
Installing Devices .....................................................................................10
Configuring the BIOS ..............................................................................10
Installing the Operating System ..........................................................10
Installing the Drivers ...............................................................................10
Chapter 3 - Installing Device...................................................... 11
Installing the SATA Drive .......................................................................11
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings....................................................... 13
Clear CMOS ................................................................................................13
USB Power Select ..................................................................................... 13
Panel Power Select .................................................................................. 14
LVDS Panel Select ....................................................................................14
Power-On Select .......................................................................................15
COM 2 RS232/RS422/S485 Select .......................................................16
Mini PCIe/mSATA Select .........................................................................16
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors.............................................. 17
Front Panel I/O Ports ..............................................................................17
USB Ports .................................................................................................17
Rear Panel I/O Ports ...............................................................................18
COM (Serial) Ports .....................................................................................18
Graphics Interface .....................................................................................19
RJ45 LAN Ports .........................................................................................19
USB Ports .................................................................................................20
DC-in ........................................................................................................21
I/O Connectors ..........................................................................................21
Digital I/O Connector .................................................................................21
Digital I/O Power Connector ...................................................................... 21
LVDS LCD Panel Connectors .......................................................................22
LCD/Inverter Power Connector ...................................................................22
Cooling Fan Connectors .............................................................................23
Front Panel Connector ...............................................................................23
SATA (Serial ATA) Connector ......................................................................24
Front Audio Connector ...............................................................................24
Chassis Intrusion Connector .......................................................................25
Standby Power LED ...................................................................................25
CompactFlash Socket .................................................................................26
Expansion Slot ..........................................................................................26
Battery .....................................................................................................27
Chapter 6 - Mounting Option ................................................................28
Wall Mount .................................................................................................28
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ............................................................. 30
Overview .....................................................................................................30
AMI BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................30
Main ..........................................................................................................30
Advanced...................................................................................................30
Chipset ......................................................................................................38
Boot...........................................................................................................41
Security......................................................................................................42
Save & Exit.................................................................................................42
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................43
Chapter 8 - Supported Software ..........................................................44
Appendix A - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide ......................... 60
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ..............................................66
Appendix C - System Error Message .................................................67
Appendix D - Troubleshooting .............................................................. 68

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, in-
sert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click
“User’s Manual” on the main menu.
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 instal-
lation, 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 service
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.
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, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con
nectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or
servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
Battery:
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-
ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-
tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-
sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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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.
• 1 ES520-CD system unit
• 1 Power adapter: 60W
• 1 CD disk includes: Driver/Manual
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
Safety Precautions
• Use the correct DC input voltage range.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humidity.
• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on
top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system
and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.
• If the system will not be used 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 dropped or is damaged.
- The system has obvious signs of breakage.
• 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 DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Overview Key Features
Model Name ES520-CD
Processor Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800/N2600
Chipset Intel®NM10
LAN 2 LAN ports
COM 4 COM ports (3 ports are optional)
Display 1 VGA
USB 6 USB 2.0 ports
Audio Realtek ALC886 2-channel High Definition Audio
Front View
Rear View

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Expansion • 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports PCIe (PCIe and USB signals) or mSATA module
- Supports half size card
Cooling System • 1 system fan
Power • Power input voltage
- +12V DC
Environment • Temperature
- Operating: 0oC ~ 55oC
- Storage: -10oC ~ 60oC
• Humidity
- Operating: 0% to 85% non-condensing
Construction • Sheet metal
Mounting • Wall mount
- brackets and screws* (optional)
Dimensions • 166mm x 50mm x 157.3mm (W x H x D)
Weight • TBD
OS Support • Windows XP, WES 2009, POSReady 2009, Windows 7, WES 7
• Linux (Distribution available upon request)
Other Features • Watchdog Timer function
Specifications
Processor System • CD951-C2550:
- Intel®AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink with cooling fan
• CD951-C2800:
- Intel®AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)
• CD951-C2600:
- Intel®AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.5W TDP, dual-core
- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)
Chipset • Intel®NM10 Express chipset
Memory • One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket
• Supports DDR3 1066MHz (Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800)
Supports DDR3 800MHz (Intel®AtomTM N2600)
• Supports up to 4GB system memory (Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800)
Supports up to 2GB system memory (Intel®AtomTM N2600)
• Supports single channel memory interface
Graphics • Intel®GMA 3650 (Intel®AtomTM D2550/N2800)
Intel®GMA 3600 (Intel®AtomTM N2600)
• VGA display resolution up to 1920x1200
Storage • 1 2.5" SATA drive bay
• 1 CompactFlash socket
Ethernet • 2 Intel®82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Audio • Realtek ALC886 2-channel High Definition Audio
I/O Ports • Front Panel
- 4 USB 2.0
- 1 HDD LED
- 1 Power LED
- 1 Power button
- 1 Reset button
• Rear Panel
- 4 DB-9 RS232 COM (3 ports are optional)
- 1 VGA
- 2 LAN
- 2 USB 2.0
- 1 Mic-in
- 1 Line-out
- 12V DC-in
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Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen-
tative for more information.

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Getting to Know the ES520-CD
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Front View
Power
Press to power-on or power-off the system.
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system.
HDD LED
Indicates the status of the hard drive.
Reset Button
Press to reset the system.
USB Ports
Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
Rear View
Power LED
HDD LED
USB 2.0
Power
Reset
Mic-in
Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole
COM (optional)
VGA
Line-out
LAN
USB 2.0
DC-in
COM
Wi-Fi Antenna Hole
Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna.
COM Ports
Used to connect serial devices.
VGA Port
Used to connect a VGA device.
USB Ports
Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices.
LAN Ports
Used to connect the system to a local area network.
Line-out
Used to connect to a speaker.
Mic-in jack
Used to connect to a microphone.
DC-in
Used to plug a power adapter.

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Mechanical Dimensions
Chassis Dimensions Motherboard Dimensions
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166.00
50.00
56.00
5.00
16.00
80.00
150.00
182.60
193.60
Ø8.50
120.00
157.30
Front View
Right View
Left View
Rear View
0.00
3.20
95.20
98.80
87.47
0.00 3.10
8.40 32.43 57.30
73.80
89.41 115.14
134.00 142.90
0.00 3.10
41.37
99.37
134.00 142.90
0.00
3.20
34.12
76.12
95.20
98.80
53.74 59.86
134.32

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
• SATA hard drive
• AC power adapter
• PS/2 or USB keyboard
• PS/2 or USB mouse
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
• Screwdriver
• Memory module (optional)
Installing Devices
The following are devices that can be installed in the system.
• Memory module
• SATA hard drive
• Mini PCIe card
Configuring the BIOS
To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the
type of hard disk drive.
1. Power-on the system.
2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen.
Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.
Installing the Operating System
Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to install a CD-ROM
drive in order to use the CD.
Make sure a 2.5” SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install-
ing a SATA drive.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.
Installing the Drivers
The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro-
vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on
installing the drivers.