DFI EC500-ADS User manual

© October 05, 2023 DFI Inc.
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EC500-ADS
Modular-Designed Embedded System
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
• 1 EC500-ADS System Unit
• 1 M.2 Slot Screws
• 1 Terminal Block 3 Pole For DC Input
• 1 Cable With 2 Wire Stripped And Tinned To DC Jack

Quick Reference | EC500-ADS 1
Product Overview
Front View
1
2
3
4
5
HDD LED
Power Button (w/ Status LED)
USB2.0 Type A
COM2
COM1
1245
6
78910 11
9
10
11
6
7
8
Antenna Holes
Reset Button
Remote Switch
COM4
COM3
DIO
3
6

Rear View
1
2
3
4
5
3-pole Terminal Block
HDMI/DP++ (Auto Detection)
USB3.1 Type A
LAN1~2
Grounding
12
5678910
9
10
6
7
8
Mic-In
Line-Out
VGA
COM6
COM5
34
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
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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:
The 12 screws on each side of the system are used to secure the cover to the chassis.
Remove the screws and put them in a safe place for later use.
Left View
Right View
Front View
Rear View
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Step 2:
Lift the cover to open the system.
Step 3:
The board can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.
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Installing an Antenna
Before installing the antenna, please make sure that the following safety cautions are
wellattended.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been
powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
Step 1:
There are antenna holes reserved on the front side of the system and covered by rubber
plugs. Please remove the plug prior to installing an antenna.
Step 2:
Connect the internal cable to the board's antenna connector, screw the antenna connector
through the antenna hole with washers and nuts, and screw on the antenna as illustrated
below.
Antenna ConnectorCableModule Connector NutWasher
Chassis Wall Antenna
Quick Reference | EC500-ADS 5

Installing an M.2 Card
M.2 E Key
M.2 B Key
M.2 Modules: M.2 B Key & M.2 E Key
M.2 Module: M.2 M Key
Remove four screws and put them in a safe place for later use.
After removing the screws, gently pull the SSD slot out of the system.
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Remove four mounting screws and put them in a safe place for later use.
Disassemble the heat dissipation plate to access the M.2 M Key.
M.2 M Key
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Installing the M.2 Module
Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following
safety cautions are well-attended.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered
down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the M.2 socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket.
5. Make sure the standoff screw is removed from the standoff.
M.2 Module M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
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Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket.
Step 2:
Press the end of the card far
from the socket down until
against the stand-off.
Step 3:
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 1:
Insert the card into the socket
at an angle while making sure
the notch and key are perfectly
aligned.
M.2 Module M.2 Socket
Key
Stand-off
Notch
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Installing Micro SIM Card
Step 2:
Lift the cover.
Step 3:
Orient the SIM card and place it into the socket.
Step 4:
Close the cover and slide the cover to lock.
Step 1:
Slide the cover to unlock.
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Mounting Option
The wall mount kit containing two mounting brackets 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 six screws as illustrated below.
Wall Mount Bracket
Wall Mount Bracket
Wall Mount
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DFI reserves the right to change the specifications at any
time prior to the product's release. This QR may be based
on the product’s revision. For more documentation and
drivers, please visit the download page at www.dfi.com/
downloadcenter, or via the QR codes to the right.
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