
Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Model Descriptions and Package Checklist.............................................................................................. 1-2
Appearance........................................................................................................................................1-3
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................1-4
Features ............................................................................................................................................1-4
Hardware Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................1-5
DA-682A Basic System.................................................................................................................1-5
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................................1-5
Basic Systems.............................................................................................................................1-5
Expansion Modules ............................................................................................................................. 1-7
Software-Selectable Serial Ports.................................................................................................... 1-7
Ethernet LAN Ports ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
Ethernet Switching ......................................................................................................................1-7
Universal PCI Slot........................................................................................................................1-7
Non-standard Baudrates ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Placement Options ..............................................................................................................................2-2
Desktop .....................................................................................................................................2-2
Rack mounting............................................................................................................................2-2
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Power .........................................................................................................................2-5
Reset Button ......................................................................................................................................2-5
Front Panel LED..................................................................................................................................2-6
Connecting to a Display ....................................................................................................................... 2-7
Connecting USB Devices ...................................................................................................................... 2-8
Gigabit LAN Ports................................................................................................................................ 2-9
Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 2-10
Installing a CompactFlash Card .......................................................................................................... 2-11
Installing a Disk on Module (DOM) ...................................................................................................... 2-12
Installing one or two SATA Hard Disks................................................................................................. 2-12
Installing and Removing Expansion Modules......................................................................................... 2-14
DA-SP08-I-DB/DA-SP08-DB/DA-SP08-I-EMC4-DB Serial Expansion Modules ............................................ 2-15
DA-SP08-I-TB/DA-SP08-I-EMC4-TB Serial Expansion Modules................................................................ 2-15
DA-LN04-RJ LAN Expansion Module..................................................................................................... 2-16
3. BIOS Setup........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Entering the BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................3-2
Main Information ................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Boot Configuration.......................................................................................................................3-4
HDC Configuration.......................................................................................................................3-4
Video Configuration .....................................................................................................................3-5
Chipset Configuration...................................................................................................................3-6
Hardware Monitor........................................................................................................................3-7
Security Settings ................................................................................................................................3-7
Set Supervisor Password ..............................................................................................................3-7
Power Settings ...................................................................................................................................3-8
Turbo Mode ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Auto Wake on S5 ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
Wake on LAN ..............................................................................................................................3-8
Boot Settings .....................................................................................................................................3-9
Boot Type...................................................................................................................................3-9
PXE Boot to LAN..........................................................................................................................3-9
Add Boot Options ........................................................................................................................3-9
USB Boot ...................................................................................................................................3-9
EFI Device First........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Boot Delay Time..........................................................................................................................3-9
Legacy ..................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 3-10
Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 3-10
Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 3-10
Load Optimal Defaults................................................................................................................ 3-11
Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-11
Save Custom Defaults................................................................................................................ 3-11
Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 3-11
Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 3-11
A. Safety Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................ A-1