DFI ES220F-CS User manual

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ES220F-CS
Compact Fanless Embedded System
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
• 1 ES220F-CS system unit with wallmount
• Adapter 12V 60W (optional)
• Power Cord 1830mm (optional)
• VESA mounting kit (optional)

Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 1
Product Overview
Front View - 1 storage
Front View - 3 storage
1
2
3
4
5
Power Button
Status LED, Reset Button
HDMI 2.0
USB 3.1
LAN 1 & LAN 2
2
1345
2
1345

Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 2
Rear View - 1 storage
Rear View - 3 storage
6
78910
6
78910
8
9
10
Grounding Hole
COM 1
COM 2
USB 2.0
DC-in
6
7

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:
To remove the top cover - The 8 screws on the top 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. And then lift up
the cover to remove it.
To remove the bottom cover - The 2 screws on the bottom 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. And
then tilt up the cover to remove it.
Bottom ViewTop View
Step 2:
Lift the cover to open the system.
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 3

Step 3:
The board can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.
Bottom View
Top View
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 4

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:
The 2 screws on the bottom 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.
Lift the cover to open the system. M.2 card slots can be easily accessed after the chassis
cover is removed.
M.2-M
M.2-E
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 5

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 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
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.
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 6

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 have been powered down .
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
Step 1:
There are antenna holes reserved on the front and back side of the system and covered by 4
knockout tabs. Please remove the knockout tabs prior to installing an antenna.
Knockout tabs for Antenna Hole
Knockout tabs for Antenna Hole
Installing an Antenna
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 7

Step 2:
Use a flathead screwdriver and apply a little extra force to detach a knockout tab until it breaks
off from the system.
Once the knockout tab is mostly detached, it will pretty quickly snap off, leaving you a nice hole
for installing an antenna.
Step 3:
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 | ES220F-CS 8

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.
Wall Mount Bracket
Wall Mount Bracket
ES220F-CS 1 storage as an example:
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 9

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.
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.
If equipment installed on monitor by VESA mount, the weight for monitor should under 6.1kg
VESA Mount Bracket
ES220F-CS 1 storage as an example:
Quick Reference | ES220F-CS 10