DA-710 Series Embedded Computer
Hardware User’s Manual
Second Edition, August 2010
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DA-710 Series Embedded Computer
Hardware User’s Manual
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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
Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
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
Wiring the Power Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Power Input Wiring Description ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Reset Button ...................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Front Panel LED .................................................................................................................................. 2-9
Connecting to a Display ..................................................................................................................... 2-10
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse .............................................................................................. 2-10
Connecting to a Serial Device ............................................................................................................. 2-11
DI/DO ............................................................................................................................................. 2-12
Connecting USB Devices .................................................................................................................... 2-13
Gigabit LAN Ports.............................................................................................................................. 2-13
Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 2-14
Installing a CompactFlash Card .......................................................................................................... 2-15
Installing a SATA Hard Disk ............................................................................................................... 2-16
Inserting and Removing Expansion Modules ......................................................................................... 2-18
3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Modifying the BIOS Main Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Basic Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
System Security .......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Hard Disk Boot Priority ................................................................................................................. 3-4
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 3-5
Quick Power on Self Test .............................................................................................................. 3-5
Advanced Chipset Settings ........................................................................................................... 3-5
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................................................ 3-6
Peripherals ........................................................................................................................................ 3-7
OnChip IDE Device ...................................................................................................................... 3-7
Onboard Device .......................................................................................................................... 3-8
SuperIO Device ........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Power ............................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Hardware Monitor ............................................................................................................................. 3-11
Load Defaults ................................................................................................................................... 3-12
Exiting the BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-13
Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 3-13
A. Safe Installation Guidelines .............................................................................................................. A-1
A. RTC Battery Warning ....................................................................................................................... A-1
B. Fuse Warning ................................................................................................................................. A-1
C. Rackmount Warning ........................................................................................................................ A-1
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Moxa DA-710 Series x86-based industrial ready-to-run embedded computer.
DA-710 computers come pre-installed with one of two embedded operating systems:
• DA-710-LX: Linux
• DA-710-XPE: Windows Embedded Standard 2009
This manual introduces the hardware installation, connector interfaces and BIOS setup of the DA-710. For
software configuration and management, please refer to your operating system’s user manual.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Model Descriptions and Package Checklist
Appearance
Dimensions
Features
Hardware Block Diagram
Hardware Specifications
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Overview
The DA-710 computer is based on the Intel x86 processor, supports VGA, and comes with 4 Ethernet ports, 2
RS-232 serial ports, CompactFlash, and USB. The DA-710 comes in a standard 19-inch, 4U high form factor,
making it an ideal platform for industrial applications.
The DA-710 comes with 4 PCI slots for inserting expansion modules. Moxa provides a variety of communication
modules, including an 8-port RS-232/422/485 module, a 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module, an 8-port
RS-422/485 module, an 8-port switch module, and a universal PCI expansion module. This friendly modular
design gives users the advantage of being able to swap out modules quickly and easily.
The DA-710 runs Linux or Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (pre-installed), providing a friendly environment
for developing sophisticated application software. Moxa provides extensive software support to help
programmers easily develop bug-free code quickly and at a lower cost.
Model Descriptions and Package Checklist
The DA-710 Series includes the following models:
DA-710-LX
x86-based rackmount embedded computer with 2 RS-232 ports, 4 LANs, 4 PCI slots, 4 DIs, 4 DOs, VGA,
CompactFlash, USB, Linux 2.6
DA-710-XPE
x86-based rackmount embedded computer with 2 RS-232 ports, 4 LANs, 4 PCI slots, 4 DIs, 4 DOs, VGA,
CompactFlash, USB, Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Each model is shipped with following standard items
• Quick Installation Guide
• Document & Software CD or DVD
• Ethernet Cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm
• Product Warranty Statement
Optional Expansion Modules
• DA-SP08-I-DB: 8-port RS-232/422/485 serial port module with isolation protection, DB9 connectors.
• DA-SP08-DB: 8-port RS-232/422/485 serial port module, DB9 connectors.
• DA-SP08-I-TB: 8-port RS-232/422/485 serial port module with isolation protection, terminal block
connectors.
• DA-SP38-I-TB: 8-port RS-422/485 serial port module with isolation protection, terminal block connectors.
• DA-SW08-RJ: 8-port 10/100 Mbps unmanaged switch module.
• DA-LN04-RJ: 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module.
• DA-UPCI-DK: 5V standard PCI extension kit.
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Appearance
Front View
Rear View
ATTENTION
Expansion modules can be installed in slot A, B, C, or D.
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Dimensions
Features
• Intel Celeron M 2.0 GHz processor with 533 MHz FSB
• 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting up to 2 GB of DDR2 533 RAM.
• 4 PCI slots for expansion cards
• Quad 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet for network redundancy
• 1 CompactFlash socket, 1 EIDE connector for DOM or IED hard disk, and 2 serial ATA-150 connectors for
storage expansion
• 4 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals
• 4 DIs and 4 DOs
• 2 RS-232 serial ports, supporting non-standard baudrates
• LED indicators for displaying dual power, system ready, storage and module statuses
• 4 programmable LED indicators for customized functions
• Ready-to-run Linux or Windows Embedded Standard 2009 platform
• 19-inch rackmount model, 4U high
• Fanless design
• Dual 100/240 VAC/VDC power input
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Hardware Block Diagram
Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU:
• Intel Celeron M 2.0 GHz processor (standard version)
• Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz processor (upgrade version; available by request)
OS (pre-installed): Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Linux 2.6
System Chipset: Intel GME965 + ICH8M
BIOS: 8 Mbit SPI Serial Flash, PCI Plug & Play, ACPI function support
FSB: 533 MHz
System Memory: 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket supporting DDR2 533; up to 2 GB max. (1 GB built-in)
USB: USB 2.0 compliant hosts x 4, type A connector, supports system boot up
Storage
Built-in: 2 GB industrial DOM onboard to store OS
Storage Expansion: CompactFlash socket
HDD Support: 2 x SATA connector, 1 x IDE connector
Other Peripherals
KB/MS: 1 PS/2 interface, supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
Display
Graphics Controller: Integrated Intel graphics media accelerator (GMA X3100)
Display Memory: Dynamic video memory technology
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Intel Clear Video Technology: MPEG-2 hardware accelerator, Microsoft DirectX 9
Display Interface: CRT interface for VGA output (DB15 female connector)
Resolution: QXGA maximum with resolution up to 2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz
Ethernet Interface
LAN: 4 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (RJ45)
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in
Serial Interface
Serial Standards: 2 RS-232 ports (DB9 male)
ESD Protection: 4 KV for all signals
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: XON/XOFF
Baudrate: 50 bps to 115.2 Kbps
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
Digital Input
Input Channels: 4, source type
Input Voltage: 0 to 30 VDC
Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts:
• Logic level 0: Close to GND
• Logic level 1: Open
Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts:
• Logic level 0: +3 V max.
• Logic level 1: +10 to +30 V (DI Source to DI)
Connector Type: 6-pin screw terminal block (4 points, DI Source, GND)
Isolation: 4 KV optical isolation
Digital Output
Output Channels: 4, sink type
Output Current: Max. 200 mA per channel
On-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 V
Connector Type: 5-pin screw terminal block (4 points, GND)
Isolation: 4 KV optical isolation
LEDs
System: Power x 1, Storage x 1
LAN: 100M x 4, 1000M x 4
Power Failure: LED x 2
Programmable: LED x 4
Module: Module A x 16, Module B x 16, Module C x 16, Module D x 16
Physical Characteristics
Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight: 14 kg
Dimensions:
• Without ears: 400 x 420 x 180 mm (15.75 x 16.54 x 7.09 in)
• With ears: 400 x 480 x 180 mm (15.75 x 18.90 x 7.09 in)
Mounting: Standard 19-inch rackmount
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature: -20 to 80°C (4 to 176°F)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: Single or dual inputs, 100 to 240 VAC/VDC auto-ranging, 47 to 63 Hz, terminal block
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Power Consumption: 60 W
Regulatory Approvals
EMC: CE (EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-
3, EN 55024), FCC (Part 15 Subpart B, CISPR 22 Class
A, ANSI C63.4)
Safety: UL/cUL (UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07), CCC
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Reliability
Alert Tools: Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock) with backup lithium battery
Automatic Reboot Trigger: Built-in WDT (watchdog timer) supporting 1-
255 time interval levels for system
reset, software programmable
Warranty
Warranty Period: 3 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
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2. Hardware Installation
The DA-710 Series of embedded computers are compact and rugged, making them suitable for industrial
applications. The LED indicators allow users to monitor performance and identify trouble spots quickly, and
multiple ports are provided for connecting a variety of different devices. The DA-710 embedded computers
come with a reliable and stable hardware platform that lets you devote the bulk of your time to application
development. This chapter describes hardware installation and connector interfaces of the DA-710 embedded
computers.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Placement Options
Desktop
Rack Mounting
Wiring Requirements
Connecting the Power
Wiring the Power Inputs
Power Input Wiring Description
Reset Button
Front Panel LED
Connecting to a Display
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
Connecting to a Serial Device
DI/DO
Connecting USB Devices
Gigabit LAN Ports
Upgrading the Memory Module
Installing a CompactFlash Card
Installing a SATA Hard Disk
Inserting and Removing Expansion Modules
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Placement Options
Desktop
Place your DA-710 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, leave some space between
the DA-710 and other equipment. Do not place equipment or objects on top of the DA-710, as this might
damage the computer’s internal components.
Rack Mounting
The DA-710 has rackmount supports for installing the embedded computer on a standard rack.
ATTENTION
For maximum safety, at least two persons should work together to lift, place,
and attach the embedded
computer to the rack.
Before you lift or move the embedded computer, make sure that the embedded computer is turned off
and
power to the rack system is turned off.
Four rackmount screws are required to attach the DA-710 to a standard rack.
Follow these steps to install the DA-710 on a rack.
Step 1: Reviewing your components.
Take the rackmount supports out of their packages. There are two packages, each of which contains 1
rackmount support, 1 rackmount hanger, 2 FMSM5X10 screws, and 8 FMSM4X6 screws.
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Step 2: Attaching the rackmount hanger to the support.
Use 2 FMSM5X10 screws to attach the rackmount hanger to the ear of the rackmount support. Repeat this
procedure for the second support and hanger.
Step 3: Attaching the rackmount support to the DA-710.
Use 8 FMSM4X6 screws to attach one rackmount support to one side of the DA-710. Repeat this procedure for
the second support and hanger.
Step 4: Installing the DA-710 to a rack.
Gently slide the DA-710 onto the rack, and then use screws provided by the rack supplier to fix the rackmount
support to the rail.
Note that four screws are required to attach the DA-710 to the rack. Use two screws on each side.
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As a final check, make sure that the four screws are firmly attached to the rack.
Wiring Requirements
The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic device:
• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate.
The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• When necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.
ATTENTION
Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid interference,
wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your device.
Electrical Current Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings
, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is
plugged in, the internal components generate heat, and
consequently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.
screw
s
screws
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Connecting the Power
To power on the DA-710 embedded computer, connect the power line to the DA-710’s AC power connector
(located on the right side of the rear panel) using the power cord and then press the power button. The DA-710
offers dual power inputs for redundancy. See the following figure for detailed power cable wiring.
If the power is being properly supplied, the Power LED will light up first, and then the Storage LED will start
blinking when the Flash Disk Module is accessed during boot up. It takes about 30 to 60 seconds for the
operating system to boot up. If Power 1 or Power 2 is not functioning, the Power 1/2 Fail LED will light up. If this
happens, check the power inputs.
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Wiring the Power Inputs
See the following figures for how to wire power inputs
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Power Input Wiring Description
Refer to the following section for detailed power input wiring descriptions.
Terminal
Number
Description Note
1 PWR1 Line/ DC + PWR1 Line / DC + is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power
source is DC and to the Line terminal if the power source is AC.
2 PWR1 Neutral / DC - PWR1 Neutral / DC - is connected to the negative (-) terminal if the power
source is DC and to the Neutral terminal if the power source is AC.
3 PWR1 Surge Ground PWR1 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground terminal via a
jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as the ground
conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry. NOTE: Surge
Ground must be disconnected from Chassis Ground during HIPOT
(dielectric strength) testing.
4 Chassis Ground Chassis Ground is connected to the Safety Ground terminal for AC inputs
or the equipment ground bus for DC inputs. Chassis ground connects to
both power supply surge grounds via a removable jumper.
5 NC No function
6 NC No function
7 Chassis Ground Chassis Ground is connected to the Safety Ground terminal for AC inputs
or the equipment ground bus for DC inputs. Chassis ground connects to
both power supply surge grounds via a removable jumper.
8 PWR2 Surge Ground PWR2 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground terminal via a
jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as the ground
conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry. NOTE: Surge
Ground must be disconnected from Chassis Ground during HIPOT
(dielectric strength) testing.
9 PWR2 Line/ DC + PWR2 Line / DC + is connected to the positive (+) terminal if the power
source is DC and to the Line terminal if the power source is AC.
10 PWR2 Neutral / DC - PWR2 Neutral / DC - is connected to the negative (-) terminal if the power
source is DC and to the Neutral terminal if the power source is AC.
For AC Power Input
1. PWR1 Line/ DC + should be connected to AC (Line).
2. PWR1 Neutral / DC -should be connected to AC (Neutral).
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3. Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground via a braided cable or other appropriate grounding wire.
Surge Ground is used as the ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression circuitry internal to
the computer unit.
4. Chassis Ground should be connected to the AC Ground terminal.
ATTENTION
Equipment must be installed according to the applicable national wiring codes.
Surge Ground MUST be disconnected from the Chassis Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.
All line-to-ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. If you need to isolate the
inputs from the ground, remove the ground braid between Surge and Chassis Ground. Note that all
line-to-ground transient protection circuitry will be disabled.
For DC Power Input
The DA-710 series low voltage DC power supply features reverse polarity protection and dual independent
inputs. The dual power inputs allow the connection of two DC sources with the same nominal voltage to provide
redundant power supply inputs. The DC source must be connected to the DC inputs according to the polarity
markings on the unit.
ATTENTION
Equipment must be installed according to the applicable national wiring codes.
Surge Ground should be connected to Chassis Ground via a braided cable or other appropriate ground
wire.
Chassis Ground must be connected to a grounded surface or object.
All line-to-ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. If you need to isolate the
inputs from the ground, remove the ground braid between Surge and Chassis Ground. Note that all
line-to-ground transient protection circuitry will be disabled.
HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing
Before performing the HIPOT test, you MUST have the jumpers removed and the braided ground cable
disconnected. This is required to prevent the transient/surge suppression circuitry, which is connected to Surge
Ground, from being activated during the HIPOT test.
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Reset Button
Pressing the Reset button initiates a hardware warm reboot. This button is comparable to a desktop PC’s reset
button. After pressing the reset button, the system will reboot automatically. During normal use, you should
NOT use the Reset Button. You should only use this button if the software is not working properly. To protect
the integrity of data being transmitted or processed, you should always reset the system from the operating
system with the software reboot function.
Front Panel LED
There are 76 LED indicators on the front panel. Information about each LED is given in the following table.
LED Color Description
Power Green Power is on.
Off No power input or power error.
Storage Orange/Blinking Data is being written to or to read from the storage unit.
Off The storage unit is idle.
Gigabit LAN LEDs
1-4
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode.
Orange 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode.
Off No activity or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode.
Module A/B/C/D
1-8
Green Serial port’s Tx signal, or 100 Mbps Ethernet mode is active.
Orange Serial port’s Rx signal, or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode is active.
Off No activity.
Power Fail 1-2 Red Power input 1 or 2 has failed.
Off Power inputs are normal.
Programmable Orange Customer defined.
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LEDs 1-4 Off Customer defined.
Connecting to a Display
Your DA-710 embedded computer comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector to connect to a VGA monitor.
Be sure to disconnect the power before you connect or disconnect the monitor cable.
Pin No. Signal Definition
1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 ---
5 GND
6 CRT_DETECT#
7 GND
8 GND
9 +5V
10 GND
11 ---
12 DDC_DATA
13 HSYNC
14 VSYNC
15 ---
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
Your DA-710 embedded computer comes with a PS/2 mini-DIN connector to connect to a PS/2 keyboard and
PS/2 mouse. This 6-pin mini-DIN connector has the pin assignments shown below.
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Pin No. Signal Definition
1 PS/2 Keyboard Data
2 PS/2 Mouse Data
3 GND
4 VCC
5 PS/2 Keyboard Clock
6 PS/2 Mouse Clock
Use a Y-type cable to convert the mini-DIN connector into two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors in order to
simultaneously connect both a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Note: Without the Y-type cable, the PS/2 connector on the DA-710 series can only work with a PS/2
keyboard. A PS/2 mouse will not function when directly connected to the PS/2 connector on the
DA-710 series.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Use a serial cable to plug your serial device into the serial port on the rear panel of the embedded computer.
The DA-710 offers two serial ports with DB9 male connectors. The pin assignments are shown in the following
table:
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Pin RS-232
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
DI/DO
The DA-710 comes with a 4-ch digital input and a 4-ch digital output through terminal block which is located on
the rear panel.
To wire these digital inputs and outputs, refer to the following figures:
Digital Input Wiring
Dry Contact Wet Contact
Note: If you are using wet contacts, you must connect “DI Source” to power.
Digital Output Wiring
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Connecting USB Devices
The DA-710 embedded computer has four USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. All of the ports are UHCI, Rev 2.0
compliant and support Plug & Play and hot swapping. These ports can be used to connect USB devices, such as
a keyboard, mouse, USB flash disk, and USB CD-ROM. In addition, both USB ports support system boot up,
which can be activated by modifying the BIOS settings. The chapter “BIOS Setup” describes the configuration
process in detail.
Gigabit LAN Ports
The DA-710 has 4 Gigabit LAN ports. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the RJ45 connectors
will glow to indicate a proper connection.
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Pin 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps
1 ETx+ TRD(0)+
2 ETx- TRD(0)-
3 ERx+ TRD(1)+
4 --- TRD(2)+
5 --- TRD(2)-
6 ERx- TRD(1)-
7 --- TRD(3)+
8 --- TRD(3)-
LED Color Description
Gigabit RJ45
Connector
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Orange 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode
Off Not operating or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode
The default IP addresses and netmasks of the Gigabit LAN ports are as follows:
Default IP Address Netmask
LAN 1 192.168.3.127 255.255.255.0
LAN 2 192.168.4.127 255.255.255.0
LAN 3 192.168.5.127 255.255.255.0
LAN 4 192.168.6.127 255.255.255.0
Upgrading the Memory Module
The DA-710 embedded computer supports one 200-pin DDR2 533 SODIMM module, of up to 2 GB. A 1-GB
DDR2 SDRAM memory module is factory-installed. To upgrade the DDR2 SDRAM memory module, follow these
instructions:
1. Disconnect the DA-710 from the power source. Make sure all the expansion modules have been removed.
2. The DA-710’s memory module is located inside the DA-710, just below the expansion modules. Unscrew
the top cover of the DA-710.
3. There are two clutches on both sides of the module. Click the clutches, and the memory module will pop up.
Gently remove the module.
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4. Carefully slide the module into the clutch at an angle, and then push downward. Make sure the module has
been firmly inserted and is oriented correctly.
Installing a CompactFlash Card
The DA-710 embedded computer comes with a CompactFlash socket. To insert a CompactFlash card, follow
these instructions.
1. Disconnect the DA-710 from its power source.
2. Unscrew the cover of the DA-710. The CompactFlash socket is located in the middle of the main board, just
below the DOM socket. See the following figure for details.
3. Insert the CompactFlash card into the socket, and then push upward.
4. Make sure the CompactFlash card has been firmly inserted.
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ATTENTION
Make sure you orient the CompactFlash card in the right direction.
ATTENTION
The DA-710 embedded computer does not support the CompactFlash hot swap and PnP (Plug and Play)
functions. You must disconnect the power source before inserting or removing the CompactFlash card.
Installing a SATA Hard Disk
The DA-710 embedded computer has two SATA connectors for installing two SATA hard disks. To install a
2.5-inch SATA hard disk, follow these instructions.
1. Disconnect the DA-710 from its power source.
2. Open the top cover of the DA-710. A hard disk bracket is located on the left side of the DA-710.
3. Remove the four screws on each corner and remove the hard disk bracket.
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4. Install the SATA hard disk in the hard disk bracket. One bracket can hold up to 2 hard disks; you may use
either the upper or lower layer on the bracket to install the hard disk. Fasten the two screws on each side
of the bracket.
5. Next, install the SATA hard disk and hard disk bracket back into the DA-710.Connect the SATA disk cable
and power cable to the SATA hard disk. The DA-710 also offers an IDE connector that can be used to
connect to an IDE-based hard disk. However, the IDE connector is being occupied by the DOM. To install an
IDE hard disk, remove the DOM first, and then install the hard disk. When finished, connect the disk cable
to the IDE connector.
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Note: The DA-710 computer has been pre-installed with a ready-to-run operating system
(either Linux or Windows Embedded Standard 2009) in the DOM. If the DOM has been removed,
you must install the operating system in another hard disk.
ATTENTION
A SATA hard disk cable and SATA power cable and hard disk bracket and the HD bracket
are not included in
the basic package of the DA-710 embedded computer. Any standard SATA disk and power cable can be used.
Inserting and Removing Expansion Modules
The DA-710 embedded computer has four expansion slots for inserting expansion modules. Expansion modules
can be installed in Slot A, B, C, or D. To insert or remove expansion modules, follow these instructions.
1. Disconnect the DA-710 from the power source.
2. Unscrew expansion module A, B, C or D on the rear panel.
3. Carefully insert or remove the expansion module by pushing or pulling on the two screws at the same time.
By pushing or pulling on the two screws evenly, you can ensure that the board is inserted or removed
without being damaged.
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3. BIOS Setup
This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the DA-710 embedded computers. The BIOS is a set of input/output
control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the operating
system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system
configuration of these basic input/output peripherals. The configuration is stored in the battery-powered CMOS
RAM, which retains the system information after system reboots or the power is disconnected.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
Modifying the BIOS Main Settings
Basic Configuration
System Security
Advanced Settings
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Power on Self Test
Advanced Chipset Settings
PnP/PCI Configurations
Peripherals
OnChip IDE Device
Onboard Device
SuperIO Device
Power
Hardware Monitor
Load Defaults
Exiting the BIOS Setup
Upgrading the BIOS
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Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “Del” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup
screen will appear.
A basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these descriptions to learn
how to scroll about the screen, how to select by pressing “Enter,” and how to use the other hot keys listed
below.
F1: General Help
F5: Previous Value
F6: Default Settings
F7: Turbo Settings
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
Modifying the BIOS Main Settings
Basic Configuration
After entering the BIOS Setup, or choosing the “Main” option, the BIOS main menu will be displayed. Use this
menu to check the basic system information such as memory and IDE hard drive. You can also use the menu
for configuring basic system parameters, such as date, time, hard drive, display, and system security.
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System Security
To set up system security, select the “Security” option under “Main” to bring up the following screen.
This menu includes two options: “Set Password” and “Security Option.”
When you select the Set Password option, a pop-up “Enter Password:” window will appear on the screen. The
password that you type will replace the password stored in the CMOS memory. You will be required to confirm
the new password. Just re-type the password and then press <Enter>. You may also press <Enter> to abort
the selection and not enter a password.
To clear an existing password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message
will show up confirming that the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot
and you can enter the “BIOS Setup Menu” without entering a password.
Once a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter the password each time you enter Setup. This
prevents unauthorized persons from changing any part of your system configuration. In addition, when a
password setting is enabled, you can set up the BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted up.
The “Security Option” setting determines when a password prompt is required. If the “Security Option” is set
to “System,” the password must be entered both at boot up and when entering the BIOS Setup Menu. If the
password is set for “Setup,” the password prompt only occurs when you enter the “BIOS Setup Menu.”
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Advanced Settings
Select the “Advanced” tab to display the advanced settings screen.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First/Second/Third Boot Device
This option allows users to select or change the drive boot priority. You may set 3 levels of priority to determine
the boot up sequence for different bootable devices, such as a hard drive, CD-ROM, and removable devices.
Select the order in which devices will be searched in order to find a boot device. The available options are
“CDROM (default to first boot device),” “Removable” (default to third boot device), “Hard Disk” (default to
second boot device) and “Disabled.”
Boot Other Devices
This setting allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st, 2nd, or
3rd boot devices. The options are “Enabled” (default) and “Disabled.”
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Advanced BIOS Features
When you select the “Advanced BIOS Features” option under the “Advanced” menu, the following configuration
menu will appear.
Quick Power on Self Test
This setting allows the system to skip certain tests while the system boots up. Enable this feature to speed up
the boot up process.
Options: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Summary Screen Show
The summary screen displays system information, including CPU, memory, disk drive, and PCI devices. The
default value is disabled. You may choose “Enabled” to display this screen when the system is booting up.
Advanced Chipset Settings
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On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
This item determines the frame buffer size for the VGA function, and will share the system memory.
Options: 1 MB, 8 MB (default)
DVMT Mode
Sets the Dynamic Video Memory Technology operating mode. When set to “Fixed,” the graphics driver will
reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to “DVMT,” the graphics driver
will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.
When set to “BOTH,” the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory,
as well as allow more system memory to be dynamically allocated between the graphics processor and the
operating system.
Options: FIXED, DVMT (default), BOTH
DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
Sets the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated as graphics memory.
Options: 64 MB, 128 MB (default).
PnP/PCI Configurations
Init Display First
This item allows you to decide whether the PCI interface or onboard graphic chip is activated first.
Options: PCI (default), Onboard
Resources Controlled By
The BIOS can automatically configure all boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you choose Auto, you
will not be able to assign IRQ and memory base address fields manually, since the BIOS will assign them
automatically.
Options: Auto (default), Manual
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IRQ Resources
When resources are controlled manually, you can assign each system interrupt to Reserved or PCI device. This
is only configurable when “Resources Controlled By” is set to “Manual.”
Options: IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 for PCI device.
Peripherals
OnChip IDE Device
On-Chip Channel 0 PCI IDE
This option lets you enable or disable the IDE channel.
Options: Disabled, Enabled (default)
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IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA functionality can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard drives in your system. Your
operating environment also requires a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver).
If your hard drive and system software both support Ultra DMA, select “Auto” to enable BIOS support.
Options: Auto (default), Disabled
SATA Mode
IDE (default): This option configures the Serial ATA drives in IDE mode.
AHCI: This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
Onboard Device
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Decides whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
Options: Enabled, Disabled (default)
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SuperIO Device
Onboard Serial Port 1/2
Select the function of serial ports 1 and 2. You may disable them if you do not want to use these two ports.
Options: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4 (Port 1)(default), 2F8/IRQ3 (Port 2) (default)
PWRON after PWR-Fail
This field determines whether your system will boot after restoring power following a power failure. If you
select “On,” the system will boot after restoring power following a power failure. If you select “Former-Sts”
(Former Status), the system will boot or not, depending on the status before the power failure.
Options: Off, On (default), Former-Sts.
Power
The Power Setup Menu allows you to configure your system power-up/ power-down options.
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ACPI Suspend Type
Select S1 (POS) to select the Power On Suspend option. Select S3 (STR) to select the Suspend to RAM option.
Options: S1 (POS) (default), S3 (STR).
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Select the “Instant-Off” option if you would like the system to power down immediately after the power button
is pushed. Selecting the “Delay 4 Sec” option will require that the power button is held down for at least 4
seconds before the system powers down.
Options: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (default).
Wake Up Control
Press “Enter” to select Wake Up Control items.
Wake-Up by PCI LAN
This feature is allows users to wake up the system with a LAN device from a remote host. Please note that
this function is only for working with the DA-LN04-RJ LAN module.
Options: Disabled (default), Enabled.
USB KB WakeUp from S3 (S4)
This feature allows users to wake up the system with a USB-based keybord.
Opitions: Disabled (default), Enabled.
RTC Wake Up
When “Enabled,” you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system
from Suspend mode.
Options: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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Date (of Month) Alarm
Set the “date” for the “RTC Wake Up” function if “RTC Wake Up” is set to “Enabled.”
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm
You can set the hour, minute, and second of the “RTC Wake Up” function if “RTC Wake Up” is set to “Enabled.”
Hardware Monitor
CPU Warning Temperature
This item sets the CPU warning temperature. When the CPU temperature is higher than this setting, the system
will throttle down to 75%. When the CPU temperature is 10°C higher than this setting, the system will throttle
down to 50%.
Options: 80°C/176°F, 90°C/194°F (default), 100°C/212°F, Disabled.
Warning Beep
Sets whether a beep will sound when the CPU temperature is over the CPU warning temperature.
Options: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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Load Defaults
Load System Default Settings
Use this option to load factory default system settings, overwriting the current BIOS settings. This option is
useful for when the system is unstable. Users do not need to remember what settings were active before the
system instability.
Load System Turbo Settings
Use this option to load system optimized settings. If the system is not stable, please load the system default
settings.
Load CMOS from BIOS
Use this option to load BIOS settings from flash ROM to CMOS.
Save CMOS to BIOS
Use this option to save the BIOS settings from the CMOS to flash ROM.
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Exiting the BIOS Setup
To exit the BIOS setup utility, choose “Exit.” Pressing <ESC> will achieve the same result.
Save & Exit Setup
Save all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. A confirmation message will display before
proceeding.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. A confirmation message will display
before proceeding.
Upgrading the BIOS
This section describes how to upgrade the BIOS. However, please note that upgrading the BIOS involves high
risk of damage to your computer. We strongly recommend that you contact Moxa’s TS staff for assistance and
obtain all necessary tools and files before attempting to upgrade.
Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Disk.
Use the HP USB Disk Format Tool.
1. Download FreeDOS system files kernel.sys and command.com from http://www.freedos.org/kernel/
2. Copy DOS system files kernel.sys and command.com to a specified directory (C:\FreeDOS in this
example).
3. Start the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool and select the USB device that you want to use as a bootable
disk in the Device drop down box.
4. Select FAT in the File system drop down box.
5. Type the disk name in the Volume label field.
6. Check the option Create a DOS startup disk under format options.
7. Specify the directory of the system files (for example, C:\FreeDOS).
8. Click Start to format and create the USB disk.
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ATTENTION
HP’s USB Disk Storage Format Tool is available from many web sites. Search for the phrase “HP USB Disk
Storage Format Tool,” and then download the tool from one of the websites found.
ATTENTION
The BootFlashDOS utility can be downloaded from the following website:
http://gocoding.com/page.php?al=bootflashdos
.
Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade Tool and BIOS Binary File.
You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. You can download it from the Moxa
Download Center at:
http://web4.moxa.com/support/download_center.asp
1. Get the BIOS upgrade installation file. The file name should be in the following format:
BIOS_DA-710_V1.0_Build_09102713_DA71010.S02.zip.
2. Copy the file to the Bootable USB Disk.
3. Double click to extract the BIOS update installation file. The file includes a binary file in the form
xxxxxxx.Sxx and an upgrade utility named awdflash.exe.
Step 3: Set up the BIOS to Boot from the USB Disk.
1. Insert the USB disk.
2. Power on and press DEL to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
3. Select Advanced Hard Disk Boot Priority and then press Enter.
4. From the Setup menu, use “↑” or “↓” to select the USB device.
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5. Press “+” to move it up to the first priority, and press “Esc” to exit the setup menu.
6. Make sure the first boot device is Hard Disk. If it isn’t, press Enter to change it.
7. Select Exit Save & Exit Setup and then press Enter.
8. Choose Y to save to the CMOS and then exit.
Step 4: Run awdflash.exe to upgrade the BIOS.
1. If the BIOS Setup is correct, it will restart and boot from the USB disk.
2. Run awdflash xxxxxxx.Sxx from the command line to upgrade the BIOS. Replace xxxxxxx.Sxx with the
BIOS binary file name discussed in Step 2.
3. Press F1 to reset the system after the bios update is complete. The system should reboot at this time.
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ATTENTION
Do NOT switch off the power supply during the BIOS upgrade, as doing so may cause the system to crash.
Step 5: Load BIOS Default.
1. If the BIOS upgrade is successful, it should reboot and the following screen should appear.
2. Press DEL to open the BIOS Setup menu.
3. Select Defaults Load System Default Settings and then choose Y.
4. Select Exit
Save & Exit Setup and then press Enter to choose Y to save the settings to CMOS and exit.
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A. Safe Installation Guidelines
A. RTC Battery Warning
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
B. Fuse Warning
CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
C. Rackmount Warning
The following or similar rackmount instructions are included with the installation instructions:
(1) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
(2) Reduced Air Flow: Equipment should be installed on the rack in a manner that does not compromise the
amount of air flow required for safe operations.
(3) Mechanical Loading: Equipment should be mounted on the rack in a manner that does not cause
hazardous conditions from uneven mechanical loads.
(4) Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when evaluating this concern.
(5) Reliable Grounding: Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., by
using power strips).
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