DFI EC300, EC310, EC320, EC321 User Manual

EC300/310/320/321

Series

User’s Manual

A22100221

Copyright

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may be reproduced 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 specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the
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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.

© 2012. 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 reasonable 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 encouraged 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 compliance 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 ..............................................3

About this Manual .............................................................................7

Warranty ..........................................................................................7

Static Electricity Precautions .............................................................8

Safety Measures .................................................................................8

Safety Precautions .............................................................................9

About the Package .......................................................................... 10

Before Using the System .................................................................10

Chapter 1 - Introduction ................................................................11

Overview ..................................................................................... 11

Key Features ...............................................................................14

Specifications ................................................................................ 15

Getting to Know the EC300/310/320/321 Series ............................ 17

Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................ 26

Chapter 2 - Getting Started ........................................................... 29

Preparing the System .................................................................... 29

Installing Devices .......................................................................... 29

Configuring the BIOS .................................................................... 29

Installing the Operating System ...................................................... 29

Installing the Drivers ..................................................................... 30

Chapter 3 - Installing Devices .........................................................31

Removing the Chassis Cover .........................................................31

Installing a SODIMM ..................................................................... 33

Installing a SATA Drive .................................................................. 36

Installing a CompactFlash Card ...................................................... 40

Installing a Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card ...................................... 41

Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards ................................... 46

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Connecting Cables to Terminal Blocks ............................................ 49

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings ...........................................................51

Jumper Settings - System Board .....................................................51

Clear CMOS Data ..................................................................... 51

PS/2 Power Select ....................................................................52

USB Power Select ..................................................................... 53

COM1 and COM2 RS232/422/485 Select ..................................... 54

COM1 and COM2 RS232/Power Select ........................................ 55

Power-on Select .......................................................................56

Mini PCIe/mSATA Power Select ..................................................57

Mini PCIe/mSATA Select ............................................................ 58

Reset/Power on Select...............................................................59

Factory Testing ........................................................................60

Jumper Settings - I/O Board ..........................................................61

Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors ................................................ 70

Front Panel I/O Ports .................................................................... 70

USB Ports................................................................................ 71

Rear Panel I/O Ports ..................................................................... 73

LAN Ports ................................................................................ 79

USB Ports................................................................................ 80

VGA Port ................................................................................. 81

Speaker-out ............................................................................ 82

Digital Input/Output ................................................................. 83

COM Ports ............................................................................... 84

COM 3-10 RS232/422/485 Select (CRA060) ................................ 85

COM 6-7 RS232/Power Select .................................................... 86

COM 3-6 RS232/422/485 Select (CR6880) .................................. 87

COM 3-6 RS232/Power Select .................................................... 88

COM 3-6 RS232/422/485 Select (CR6G60) ................................. 89

COM 3-6 RS232/Power Select .................................................... 90

I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 91

Chassis Intrusion Connector ...................................................... 91

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .................................................... 92

HDD Power ..............................................................................93

Mini PCIe Slot .......................................................................... 94

Cooling Fan Connector .............................................................. 95

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ...............................................96

Front Panel Connector ..............................................................97

Battery ................................................................................... 98

CompactFlash Socket ................................................................ 99

Chapter 6 - Mounting Options ..................................................... 100

Wall Mounting ............................................................................ 100

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Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ................................................................ 103

Overview .................................................................................. 103

AMI BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................. 105

Main ......................................................................................... 105

Advanced ............................................................................................................106

Chipset ................................................................................................................126

Boot .....................................................................................................................134

Security ...............................................................................................................136

Save and Exit ......................................................................................................140

Updating the BIOS ...................................................................... 141

Chapter 8 - Supported Software .................................................. 142

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ....................... 174

Appendix B - Watchdog Timer...................................................... 186

Appendix C - System Error Message ............................................ 189

Appendix D - Troubleshooting ...................................................... 191

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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, insert 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 installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the
product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under
any circumstances, 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.

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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 handling 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 connectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage y

our 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 protection 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.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct DC 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.

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Safety Precautions

• Use the correct DC 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 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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About the Package

The system package contains the following items. If any of these items are
missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as­sistance.

 1 System unit
 1 SATA data/power cable
 1 120W power adapter
 1 Quick Installation guide
 1 CD includes:

- Drivers

- Manual

The system and accessories in the package may not come similar to the informa­tion listed above. This may differ in accordance to 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

 1 Wall mount kit
 1 Power cord

Before Using the System

Before powering-on the system, prepare the basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the
following internal components.

• Memory module

• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will nor­mally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Overview

EC300 Series

EC300-CR6880

EC300-CR6G60

EC300-CRA060

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EC310 Series

EC310-CR6880

EC310-CR6G60

EC310-CRA060

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EC320/321 Series

EC320/321-CR6880

EC320/321-CR6G60

EC320/321-CRA060

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Key Features

• Fanless, compact design for industrial applications

• 3rd/2nd Generation Intel

®

CoreTM processors

• Intel

®

QM77 Express chipset

• Supports DDR3/DDR3L SODIMM up to 16GB

• 2 2.5" SATA drive bay, 1 CF socket

• Supports mSATA via the mini PCIe slot

• - CR6880: 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 6 COM, 8-bit GPIO, 8 USB

- CR6G60: 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 6 COM, 16-bit GPIO, 6 USB

- CRA060: 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 10 COM, 6 USB

• Expansion

- EC300 Series: 1 mini PCIe

- EC310 Series: 1 mini PCIe, 1 PCI

- EC320 Series: 1 mini PCIe, 2 PCI

- EC321 Series: 1 mini PCIe, 1 PCI, 1 PCIe x16

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Specifications

Processor

• 3rd Generation Intel

®

CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)

- Intel

®

Core™ i7-3610QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

- Intel

®

Core™ i5-3610ME (3M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W

- Intel

®

Core™ i3-3120ME (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W

• 2nd Generation Intel

®

CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)

- Intel

®

Core™ i7-2710QE (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 45W

- Intel

®

Core™ i5-2510E (3M Cache, up to 3.1 GHz); 35W

- Intel

®

Core™ i3-2330E (3M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W

- Intel

®

Celeron® B810 (2M Cache, 1.6 GHz); 35W

Chipset

• Intel

®

QM77

System Memory

• 2 DDR3/DDR3L 1066/1333/1600MHz SODIMM sockets

•

Dual channel memory interface

• Pre-installed options: 1GB, 2GB or 4GB

Expansion Slots

• EC300 series

- 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mS

ATA

• EC310 series

- 1 PCI slot

- 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mSATA

• EC320 series

- 2 PCI slots

- 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mSATA

• EC321 series

- 1 PCI slot

- 1 PCIe x16 slot

- 1 Mini PCIe slot supports Wi-Fi module or mSATA

Graphics

• Intel

®

HD Graphics 4000

• Display resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz

• Display output: 1 VGA

Storage

• 2 2.5” SATA drive bay

•

1 CompactFlash socket

• Supports 1 mSATA module via the mini PCIe socket

Ethernet

• Intel

®

WG82579LM with iAMT7.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

• Intel

®

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Supports wireless 802.11 b/g/n via the Mini PCIe slot

Audio

• Realtek

®

ALC262 High Definition Audio

• 2 watt, 4

Ω

power amplifier

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Power

• Power input voltage: 9-36V DC

Environment

• Temperature

- Operating: 0oC ~ 60oC

- Storage: -20oC ~ 65oC

• Operating Vibration

- MIL-STD810F 514.5C-1 (HDD)

- MIL-STD810F 514.5C-2 (CompactFlash or Solid State Disk)

• Operating Shock

- Half sine wave 15G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis

Construction

• Aluminum + SGCC

Mounting

• Wall mount

Dimensions

• EC300 series: 340.5mm x 88mm x 223mm (W x H x D)

•

EC310 series: 340.5mm x 120.5mm x 223mm (W x H x D)

• EC320/321 series: 340.5mm x 140.5mm x 223mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• EC300 series: 9 kg

•

EC310 series: 9 kg

• EC320/321 series: 9 kg

OS Support

• Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded,
Linux

Other Features

• Watchdog Timer function

Certification

• CE

•

FCC Class B

• UL

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Getting to Know the EC300/310/320/321 Series

EC300 Series Front Panel

Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole

Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

R

eset Button

Press to reset the system.

Power Button

Press to power-on or power-off the system.

HDD LED

Reset

ALERT LED

Power

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi Module

Antenna Hole

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

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EC300 Series Rear Panel

EC300-CR6G60

EC300-CR6880

GPIO

COM3

COM4

COM5

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN

Alert

GPIO

GPIO

COM3

COM4

COM5

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN

Alert

GPIO

EC300-CRA060

COM4

COM5

COM3

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN Alert

COM10

COM7

COM8

COM9

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Power LED

Indicates the power status of the system.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

DC

-in

Used to plug a power adapter.

COM P

orts

Used to connect serial devices.

VGA Port

Used to connect an analog VGA monitor.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 3.0 devices.

LAN Ports

Used to connect systems to a local area network.

GPIO

Supports 8-bit digital output and input.

Speaker-out

Used to connect to a speaker.

Reset Button

Press to reset the system.

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EC310 Series Front Panel

Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole

Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

R

eset Button

Press to reset the system.

Power Button

Press to power-on or power-off the system.

HDD LED

Reset

ALERT LED

Power

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi Module

Antenna Hole

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

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EC310 Series Rear Panel

EC310-CR6880

EC310-CR6G60

EC310-CRA060

COM4

COM5 COM3

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN Alert

GPIO

USB 2.0

PCI slot

GPIO

COM3

COM4

COM5

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN Alert

GPIO

PCI slot

COM4

COM5

COM3

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN Alert

COM10

COM7

COM8

COM9

PCI slot

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Power LED

Indicates the power status of the system.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

DC

-In

Used to plug a power adapter.

COM Ports

Used to connect serial devices.

VGA Port

Used to connect an analog VGA monitor.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 3.0 devices.

LAN Ports

Used to connect systems to a local area network.

GPIO

Supports 16-bit digital output and input.

Speaker-out

Used to connect to a speaker.

Reset Button

Press to reset the system.

PCI slot

Supports to add on riser cards.

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EC320/321 Series Front Panel

Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole

Used to connect to a Wi-Fi antenna.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

R

eset Button

Press to reset the system.

Power Button

Press to power-on or power-off the system.

HDD LED

Reset

ALERT LED

Power

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi Module

Antenna Hole

Wi-Fi Module
Antenna Hole

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EC320/321 Series Rear Panel

EC320/321-CR6880

COM4

COM5 COM3

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

COM6

LAN

Alert

GPIO

USB 2.0PCI/PCIe x16 slots

EC320/321-CR6G60

GPIO

COM3

COM4

COM5

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out
Reset

COM6

LAN

Alert

GPIO

PCI/PCIe x16 slots

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EC320/321-CRA060

Power LED

Indicates the power status of the system.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Alert LED

Indicates the status when the CPU is over temperature.

DC

-In

Used to plug a power adapter.

COM P

orts

Used to connect serial devices.

VGA Port

Used to connect an analog VGA monitor.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 3.0 devices.

LAN Ports

Used to connect systems to a local area network.

GPIO

Supports 16-bit digital output and input.

Speaker-out

Used to connect to a speaker.

Reset Button

Press to reset the system.

PCI/PCIe slot

Supports to add on riser cards.

COM4COM6COM10 COM8

COM5

COM3

DC-In

Power

HDD

COM1

COM2

VGA

USB 3.0

LAN

Speaker-out

Reset

LAN Alert

COM7

COM9

PCI/PCIe x16 slots

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Mechanical Dimensions

EC300 Series

88.00

94.00

95.00

368.10

223.00

340.50

180.00

340.50

Left View

Front View

Right View

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EC310 Series

368.10

223.00

120.50

127.50

340.50

180.00

126.50

340.50

Left View

Front View

Right View

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EC320/321 Series

368.10

223.00

340.50

180.00

140.50

147.50

146.50

340.50

Left View

Front View

Right View

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:

• Memory module

• SATA hard drive

• DC power adapter

• USB keyboard

• USB mouse

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)

• Screwdriver

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the EC300/310/320/321 series
system.

• Memory module

• SATA hard drive

• CompactFlash card

• Mini PCIe card

• mSATA card

• PCI expansion card

• PCIe expansion 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 installing a SATA drive.

2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the oper­ating system.

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Installing the Drivers

The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be in­stalled to provide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software
chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.