Moxa Technologies DA-820-C8-DP-HV, DA-820-C7-DP-HV, DA-820 Series, DA-820-C8-DP-LV, DA-820-C7-SP-HV User Manual

DA-820 Series Embedded Computer

User’s Manual

Edition 2.1, August 2019

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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 ........................................................................................................................................ 1-5

Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-5

Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-6

DA-820 Basic System .................................................................................................................. 1-6

Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-6

2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-1

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-2

Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 2-2

Wiring the Power Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 2-3

HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing ...................................................................................................... 2-9

Reset Button .................................................................................................................................... 2-10

LED ................................................................................................................................................. 2-10

Connecting to a Display ..................................................................................................................... 2-11

Connecting USB Devices .................................................................................................................... 2-12

Installing a USB Dongle Kit ......................................................................................................... 2-12

Gigabit LAN Ports .............................................................................................................................. 2-15

Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 2-16

Installing a CFast Card ...................................................................................................................... 2-17

Installing SATA Hard Disks ................................................................................................................. 2-18

3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1

Entering the BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-2

Main Page .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-4

Boot Configuration....................................................................................................................... 3-4

HDC Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 3-5

Video Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 3-8

PCI Express Graphics ................................................................................................................... 3-9

Chipset Configuration................................................................................................................. 3-10

Active Management Technology Support ...................................................................................... 3-12

PCI Express Configuration .......................................................................................................... 3-13

Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 3-14

SMART RECOVERY Info .............................................................................................................. 3-15

Security Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-16

TPM Status ............................................................................................................................... 3-16

TPM Operation .......................................................................................................................... 3-16

TPM Force Clear ........................................................................................................................ 3-17

Set Supervisor Password ............................................................................................................ 3-17

Power Settings ................................................................................................................................. 3-18

Turbo Mode (C7 and C8 Models Only) .......................................................................................... 3-19

TXT (C7 and C8 Models Only) ..................................................................................................... 3-19

Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 3-19

Wake on LAN ............................................................................................................................ 3-19

Boot Settings ................................................................................................................................... 3-20

Boot Type ................................................................................................................................. 3-20

PXE Boot to LAN ........................................................................................................................ 3-20

Add Boot Options ...................................................................................................................... 3-20

USB Boot ................................................................................................................................. 3-20

EFI Device First ......................................................................................................................... 3-21

Boot Delay Time ........................................................................................................................ 3-21

Legacy ..................................................................................................................................... 3-21

Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 3-23

Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 3-23

Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 3-23

Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 3-23

Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-24

Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-24

Save Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-24

Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 3-24

Enable AMT (C7 and C8 Models Only) .................................................................................................. 3-24

Use AMT .......................................................................................................................................... 3-28

Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 3-29

A. Safety Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................ A-1

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Moxa DA-820 industrial computer, a multi-functional embedded computer designed

especially for IEC 61850-3 substation automation systems.

This manual covers hardware installation, connector interfaces, and BIOS setup of the DA-820. For software

configuration and management, please refer to the user’s manual for your operating system.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Model Descriptions and Package Checklist

Appearance

Dimensions

Features

Hardware Block Diagram

 DA-820 Basic System

Hardware Specifications

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Overview

The DA-820 computers are x86 platforms in a standard, 19-inch, 3U rack-mountable housing, with 2 VGA

outputs, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, an internal CFast socket for OS storage, 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and

6 USB ports.

With dual power supplies, 4 SDD/HDD slots, and a native PRP/HSR expansion module with specialized

middleware, the DA-820 computers are designed for a wide variety of industrial automation applications to

achieve maximum availability. In addition, the DA-820 computers comply with the IEC 61850-3 and IEC 60255

standards, guaranteeing system stability and reliability when used in a power industry application. As an added

value, the DA-820 features a modular design with standard PCI and PCIe interfaces for tremendous integration

and expansion flexibility. Users can add a variety of communication modules or graphics card to any of the 2

PCI slots, 3 PCIe x1 slots, and 1 PCIe x16 slot.

Wide temperature models of the DA-820 operate reliably in a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range with a

high performance dual-core processor, offering an optimal solution for applications subjected to harsh

environmental conditions.

The DA-820 is compliant with the IEC 60255 standard, which covers the protection of electrical relays in a

smart substation. IEC 60255 is one of the most widely used standards for testing relays and protection

equipment, and compliance ensures that the DA-820 will work reliably and seamlessly with IEDs (intelligent

electronic devices) as a part of robust substation automation system.

Model Descriptions and Package Checklist

The DA-820 Series includes the following models:

• DA-820-C8-DP-HV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3612QE, quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supplies x 2, -40 to 60°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C8-SP-HV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3612QE, quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supply, -40 to 60°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C8-DP-LV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3612QE, quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU, 24 to 110 V DC

power supplies x 2, -40 to 60°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C8-SP-LV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3612QE, quad-core 2.1 GHz CPU, 24 to 110 V DC

power supply, -40 to 60°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-DP-HV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supply x 2, -40 to 60°C (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-SP-HV: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supply, -40 to 60°C (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-DP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supply x 2, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-SP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC power supply, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-DP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 24 to 110 VDC

power supplies x 2, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C7-SP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i7-3555LE, dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 24 to 110 VDC

power supply, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C3-DP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i3-3217UE, dual-core 1.6 GHz, 24 to 110 VDC x 2,

-40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C3-SP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i3-3217UE, dual-core 1.6 GHz, 24 to 110 VDC, -40

to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C3-DP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i3-3217UE, dual-core 1.65 GHz, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC x2, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

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ATTENTION

Additional expansion modules are

• DA-820-C3-SP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel i3-3217UE, dual-core 1.6.5 GHz, 100 to 240 V

AC/DC, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C1-DP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel Celeron 1047UE, dual-core 1.4 GHz, 24 to 110 VDC

x 2, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C1-SP-LV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel Celeron 1047UE, dual-core 1.45 GHz, 24 to 110

VDC, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C1-DP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel Celeron 1047UE, dual-core 1.45 GHz, 100 to 240

V AC/DC x 2 , -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

• DA-820-C1-SP-HV-T: Rackmount computer with Intel Celeron 1047UE, dual-core 1.45 GHz, 100 to 240

VAC/VDC, -40 to 75°C operating temperature (without CFast/RAM/OS)

Each model ships with following additional items:

• Rackmount kit

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

Optional Expansion Modules:

• DA-IRIG-B-S-02: IRIG-B expansion module, PCI interface, 1 fiber IRIG-B in, 1 DB9M in/out, 1 DB9M out

• DA-IRIG-B-S-04: IRIG-B expansion module, PCI interface, 1 fiber IRIG-B in, 1 DB9M in/out, 3 DB9M out

• DE-PRP/HSR: PRP/HSR expansion module, PCIe interface

• DE-GX02-SFP: 2-port 1,000 Mbps fiber card, SFP slots x 2, PCIe interface (does not include SFP module)

• DE-FX02-SFP: 2-port 10/100 Mbps fiber card, SFP slots x 2, PCIe interface (does not include SFP module)

Appearance

Front View

currently under development.

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Rear View

*The power input supports two types of power supply (refer to the section "Connecting the Power" in Chapter

2 for details):

HV: 100 to 240 V AC/DC

LV: 24 to 110 VDC

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Dimensions

Features

The DA-820 computer has the following features:

• Intel® Core™ Celeron, i3, and i7 CPU with QM77 chipset

• 2 x 204-pin SO-DIMM DDR3 sockets, supporting un-buffered ECC DDR3 memory at 1333 and 1600 MT/s,

16 GB max.

• 6 USB 2.0 ports for high speed peripherals

• 3 PCIe x1 slots and 2 PCI slots for expansion modules

• 1 PCIe x16 slot for an additional video card

• Highly reliable design, supporting dual power, RAID 0/1/5/10, and PRP/HSR technology (with PRP/HSR

expansion module)

• Cybersecurity function

• IEC 61850-3 (general requirements for electrical substation automation, EMC Level 4, C3, Bm)

• IEEE 1613 compliant (environmental and testing requirements for communications networking devices in

electric power substations)

• IEC 60255 compliant (measuring relays and protection equipment)

Unit = mm (inch)

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Hardware Block Diagram

DA-820 Basic System

Hardware Specifications

he latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://www.moxa.com.

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2. Hardware Installation

The DA-820 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-820 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-820 embedded computers.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Wiring Requirements

Connecting the Power

Wiring the Power Inputs

HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing

Reset Button

LED

Connecting to a Display

Connecting USB Devices

 Installing a USB Dongle Kit

Gigabit LAN Ports

Upgrading the Memory Module

Installing a CFast Card

Installing SATA Hard Disks

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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

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

equipment.

Temperature Caution!

Be

plugged in, the internal components generate heat, and

consequently the

Wiring Requirements

The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic device:

• Power wires and communication/signal wires should be routed through separate paths. If power and

communication/signal wires must cross paths, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection

point.

NOTE: 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.

• Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be bundled together and

which kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring that carries similar electrical signals can be bundled

together.

• When necessary, we strongly advise labeling the wiring for all devices in the system.

careful when handling the unit. When the unit is

cord before installing and/or wiring your device.

goes above the maximum rating, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your

outer casing may feel hot to the touch.

Connecting the Power

To power on the DA-820 embedded computer, connect the power line to the DA-820’s power connector

(located on the right side of the rear panel) using the power cord shipped with the product, and then turn on

the power switch. If the power is 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.

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is connected to the Line terminal for the AC

the ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression

is connected to the Safety Ground terminal

for AC inputs. Chassis ground connects to both power supply

terminal

for AC inputs. Chassis ground connects to both power supply

a jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as the

is connected to the Line terminal for the AC

Wiring the Power Inputs

Refer to the following diagrams and table for a detailed description of the power input wiring. The terminal

numbers referred to in the table are shown in the leftmost diagram below.

Terminal Number Description Note

1 PWR1 Line

2 PWR1 Neutral

3 PWR1 Surge Ground

4 Chassis Ground

5 Relay COM port

6 Relay Open

7 Chassis Ground

PWR1 Line (+)

power source.

PWR1 Neutral (–) is connected to the Neutral terminal for

the AC power source.

PWR1 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground

via a jumper on the terminal block. Surge Ground is used as

circuitry.

NOTE: Surge Ground must be disconnected from Chassis

Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.

Chassis Ground

surge grounds via a removable jumper.

Chassis Ground is connected to the Safety Ground

surge grounds via a removable jumper.

PWR2 Surge Ground is connected to the Chassis Ground via

8 PWR2 Surge Ground

9 PWR2 Line

10 PWR2 Neutral

ground conductor for all surge and transient suppression

circuitry. NOTE: Surge Ground must be disconnected from

Chassis Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.

PWR2 Line (+)

power source.

PWR2 Neutral (-) is connected to the Neutral terminal for

the AC power source.

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For AC Power Input

1. PWR1 Line should be connected to AC (Line).

2. PWR1 Neutral should be connected to AC (Neutral).

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 protection board.

4. Chassis Ground should be connected to the AC Ground terminal.

Alternating Current (AC), Single Power

Models: DA-820-C8-SP-HV, DA-820-C7-SP-HV-T

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Alternating Current (AC), Dual Power

Models: DA-820-C8-DP-HV, DA-820-C7-DP-HV-T

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Direct Current (DC), Single Power

Models: DA-820-C8-SP-HV, DA-820-C8-SP-LV, DA-820-C7-SP-HV-T, DA-820-C7-SP-LV-T

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Direct Current (DC), Dual Power

Models: DA-820-C8-DP-HV, DA-820-C8-DP-LV, DA-820-C7-DP-HV-T, DA-820-C7-DP-LV-T

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ATTENTION

Surge Ground MUST be disconnected from the Chassis Ground during HIPOT (dielectric strength) testing.

ground transient energy is shunted to the Surge Ground terminal. In cases where users require

remove the ground braid between Surge and Chassis Ground.

1. Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes.

2.

3. All line-to-

the inputs to be isolated from the ground,

Note that all line-to-ground transient protection circuitry will be disabled.

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Before performing the HIPOT test, you MUST

remove

braided ground cable. Doing so can prevent

the transient/surge suppression circuitry

(

from

being activated during the HIPOT test.

HIPOT (Dielectric Strength) Testing

the jumpers and disconnect the

which is connected to Surge Ground)

When finished, press the Power Switch button to start the system. It will take about 30 to 60 seconds for your

operating system to boot up.

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Yellow/Blinking

Data is being written to or to read from the storage unit

Green

Tx

Reset Button

Pressing the Reset button initiates a hardware warm reboot. The button plays the same role as 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.

LED

There are 28 LED indicators on the front panel. Information about each LED is given in the following table.

LED Color Description

Power

Storage

P1

(Non-functional for single

power supply)

P2

(Non-functional for single

power supply)

Gigabit LAN LEDs 1-4

Green Power is on

Off No power input or power error exists

Off Storage unit is idle

Red Power input P1 has failed

Off Power is being properly supplied to power input P1

Red Power input P2 has failed

Off Power is being properly supplied to power input P2

Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode

Orange 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode

Serial Port 1/2

Programmable 1-8 Green/Blinking 1-8 programming action is in process

Yellow Rx

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15

DDC Clock

Connecting to a Display

Your DA-820 embedded computer comes with two D-Sub 15-pin female connectors to connect to the 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 NC

5 GND

6 GND

7 GND

8 GND

9 VCC

10 GND

11 NC

12 DDC Data

13 HSYNC

14 VSYNC

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NOTE

The USB Dongle Kit is an optional accessory that can be purchased separately.

Connecting USB Devices

The DA-820 embedded computer has six USB 2.0 ports, with two ports on the front panel and the other four 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. See

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup for details.

Installing a USB Dongle Kit

You can use a USB Dongle Kit to secure your USB dongle inside your DA-820 computer.

To install a USB Dongle Kit inside your DA-820 computer, do the following:

1. Connect the USB cable to the dongle bracket.

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2. Attach the USB Dongle bracket to the tray.

3. Plug your USB dongle into the USB port of the dongle bracket.

Mini-sized dongle Normal sized dongle

4. Disconnect the power source to your DA-820.

5. Open the top cover of the DA-820.

6. Remove the 4 screws and take off the cover on the rear panel of the DA-820.

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7. Install the USB Tray (with the USB dongle) and tighten the screws to secure the USB dongle tray as shown

below:

The USB Dongle Kit should be installed as close to the memory socket as possible as shown in the following

image:

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LAN 3

192.168.5.127

255.255.255.0

NOTE

W7E models use DHCP by default to obtain IP addresses.

8. Connect the USB cable to the onboard USB connector that is closest to the memory socket.

Gigabit LAN Ports

The DA-820 Basic System has 4 Gigabit LAN ports. When a LAN cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the

RJ45 connectors will glow to indicate a proper connection.

Pin 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps

1 Tx+ TRD(0)+

2 Tx- TRD(0)-

3 Rx+ TRD(1)+

4 – TRD(2)+

5 – TRD(2)-

6 Rx- TRD(1)-

7 – TRD(3)+

8 – TRD(3)-

LED Color Description

Gigabit LAN LEDs

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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

Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode

Orange 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode

LAN 4 192.168.6.127 255.255.255.0

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Upgrading the Memory Module

The DA-820 embedded computer supports 2 ECC registered DDR3 1333/1600 SODIMM modules, for up to 16

GB of memory (2 slots, each with 8 GB). To upgrade the SDRAM memory module, follow these instructions:

1. Disconnect the DA-820 from its power source.

2. Unfasten the screws on the back of the computer, and then take off the upper cover.

3. Find the location of the SDRAM memory socket.

4. If a memory module is already installed in the socket, push the two fasteners to free and then remove the

module. Insert the new memory module into the socket, making sure you insert the SDRAM in the correct

direction. Push down the memory module, making sure that the two fasteners snap in place and are holding

the module firmly.

5. When finished, replace the upper cover of the computer and fasten the screws.

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ATTENTION

The DA

Plug and Play) functions. It is

necessary to remove power source first before inserting or removing the

Installing a CFast Card

The DA-820 embedded computer comes with a CFast socket. To insert a CFast card, follow these instructions.

1. Disconnect the DA-820 from its power source.

2. Unfasten the screws on the back of the computer, and then take off the upper cover.

3. Find the location of the CFast socket.

4. Insert the CFast card into the socket.

5. When finished, restore the upper cover of the computer and fasten the screws.

-820 rackmount computer does not support the CFast hot swap and PnP (

CFast card.

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Installing SATA Hard Disks

The DA-820 comes with four SATA slots that allow users to install 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD in the computer. Follow

these steps to install a SATA disk.

Step 1: Loosen screws from each of the four SATA slots (SATA1 is used to illustrate).

Step 2: Remove the SATA HDD Tray from the computer itself.

Step 3: Place the SSD/HDD in the tray as shown, and then flip the tray over to fasten the screws.

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Step 4: Insert the SATA Tray into original SATA slot and fasten the screws.

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3. BIOS Setup

This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the DA-820 computer. The BIOS is a set of input/output control

routines for peripherals, and is used to initialize system peripherals before the operating system is loaded. The

BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these peripherals’ basic input/output.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Entering the BIOS Setup

Main Page

Advanced Settings

 Boot Configuration

 HDC Configuration

 Video Configuration

 PCI Express Graphics

 Chipset Configuration

 Active Management Technology Support

 PCI Express Configuration

 Hardware Monitor

 SMART RECOVERY Info

Security Settings

 TPM Status

 TPM Operation

 TPM Force Clear

 Set Supervisor Password

Power Settings

 Turbo Mode (C7 and C8 Models Only)

 TXT (C7 and C8 Models Only)

 Auto Wake on S5

 Wake on LAN

Boot Settings

 Boot Type

 PXE Boot to LAN

 Add Boot Options

 USB Boot

 EFI Device First

 Boot Delay Time

 Legacy

Exit Settings

 Exit Saving Changes

 Save Change Without Exit

 Exit Discarding Changes

 Load Optimal Defaults

 Load Custom Defaults

 Save Custom Defaults

 Discard Changes

Enable AMT (C7 and C8 Models Only)

Use AMT

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F5/ F6

F9

F10

General Help

Change Values

Setup Defaults

Save and Exi

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Select Item

Select Menu

Exit

Select or go to Submenu.

Entering the BIOS Setup

To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “F2” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup

screen will appear. Five options will be available:

• Continue: Continue to boot up

• Boot Manager: Select the device for booting up

• Boot From File: Select the UEFI boot up file

• SCU: Enter the BIOS configuration menu

• MEBx: Enter the AMT configuration menu

Select SCU to enter the BIOS configuration.

When you enter SCU, a basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to

these descriptions to learn how to use them.

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The BIOS configuration screen will be shown when you enter the SCU option, as shown in the following figure.

Note that the Processor Type information for will vary depending on which model you purchased.

Main Page

The Main page displays basic system hardware information, such as model name, BIOS version, and CPU type.

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The

Advanced Settings

Select the “Advanced” option in the main menu to open the “Advanced Features” screen.

Active Management Technology is only supported in DA-820-C7 and DA-820-C8 models.

Boot Configuration

This item allows users to configure the default value of Numlock.

Options: On (default), Off.

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HDC Configuration

The host drive controller can be configured for IDE (legacy default) or AHCI mode. When the legacy IDE mode

is selected, the following screen will appear.

Serial ATA Port <0 to 4>

This setting allows the user to display information about the installed drives.

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AHCI SALP

AHCI SALP will only appear when AHCI or RAID mode is selected. This item allows you to enable aggressive

link power management (SALP) in AHCI/RAID. SALP enables the host bus adapter to conserve power by

directly detecting when a SATA drive is no longer processing information and then immediately shifting it into

suspended or sleep modes without waiting for software processes to initiate power-down processes.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

SATA Port <0 to 4>—HotPlug

This item allows you to enable/disable hot-plugging capabilities (the ability to remove the drive while the

computer is running) for installed storage drives.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

RAID

Set HDC configuration as “RAID” to enable redundant array of inexpensive disks technology. The DA-820

supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Recovery Technology.

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NOTE

Smart Recovery is

These figures were obtained from Wikipedia. Please refer to

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels for details.

not supported under RAID mode.

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Video Configuration

This item allows you to configure the built-in Internal Graphics Device or external PCI Express Graphics card.

Options: IGFX (default), PEG

Internal Graphics Device

This option allows you to enable/disable the internal graphics device.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

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IGD—DVMT Pre-Allocated

This item allows you to configure pre-allocated memory capacity for the IGD. Pre-allocated graphics memory

is invisible to the operating system.

Options: 64 MB (default), 32 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

DVMT is a BIOS solution where “the optimum amount of memory is dynamically allocated and de-allocated as

needed for balanced graphics and system performance, through Intel® Direct AGP and a highly efficient

memory utilization scheme.” DVMT ensures the most efficient use of available system memory resources for

maximum 2D/3D graphics performance.

IGD—DVMT Size

This item allows you to configure the maximum amount of memory DVMT will use when allocating additional

memory for the internal graphics device.

Options: 256 MB (default), 128 MB, Max

IGD--Boot Type

This item allows you to configure the boot display output method.

Options: VBIOS Default (Default), VGA, VGA2

PCI Express Graphics

This option allows you to configure the external PCI Express Graphics card.

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The

PCIE Reset Delay

When the PCI-E x16 card cannot be detected, try to modify this setting.

Options: 100 ms (Default), 50 ms, 200 ms, 300 ms

PCIEx16-GEN X

Set the PCIEx16 interface speed. The default is auto-detect. You can set a fixed speed for when a card cannot

be detected.

Options: Auto (Default), Gen1, Gen2, Gen3

Always Enable PEG

When the system doesn't detect a PCIEx16 card, it will disable the PCIE x16 interface to free up resources.

Enabling this setting will ensure that the interface is always enabled.

Options: Disabled (Default), Enabled

Chipset Configuration

This item allows you to configure the chipset settings.

VT-D function is only applicable to DA-820-C8 and DA-820-C7 models.

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Vt-d (C7 and C8 Models Only

This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel® Virtualization Technology For Directed I/O.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

Power ON after Power Failure

This item allows you to enable/disable the computer from automatically powering up after a system crash.

Options: ON (default), OFF, Last State

Rear Panel USB function

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB functions on the rear panel in order to restrict USB accessibility

for security reasons.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

Front Panel USB function

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB functions on the front panel in order to restrict USB accessibility

for security reasons.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

Relay function

This item allows you to configure relay alarm handling.

Options: Inverse (default), Normal

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Active Management Technology Support

This item allows you to configure the Intel® Active Management Technology and is available only in the C7 and

C8 models.

Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation

This item allows you to enable/disable hide un-configure ME without password confirmation prompt.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Un-Configure ME

This item allows you to enable/disable hide un-configure ME without password.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

AMT Wait Timer

This item allows you to set how many seconds the timer waits before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.

USB Configure

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB configure function.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

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PCI Express Configuration

This item allows you to configure PCIe slot settings.

PCIE x 1 Slot <1 to 3>

This item allows you to configure the PCIe speed of each PCIe x1 slot.

Options: Auto (default), Gen1, Gen2

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Hardware Monitor

This item allows you to view stats such as CPU and system temperature, voltage levels, and other chipset

information.

The voltage values will vary depending on which model you purchased. There is a 5% tolerance for temperature

values. Note that at 100°C the accuracy of CPU temperature readings are in the range of -5°C to +10°C. This

deteriorates to -10°C to +15°C at 50°C. The CPU temperature readings are saturated at some point below

50°C. Any CPU reading below 50°C is unreliable, and may only be interpreted as indicating a temperature

below 50°C. For system temperature, there is a 5% tolerance for the temperature values.

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NOTE

Smart Recover

SMART RECOVERY Info

This item allows you to view the status of smart recovery settings.

Load SMART RECOVERY Default

This item allows you to load the Smart Recovery default value. For details, refer to the Smart Recovery Website:

http://www.moxa.com/product/Smart-Recovery.htm

Options: Yes (default), No

y is not supported under RAID mode.

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Security Settings

This section allows users to configure security-related settings with a supervisor password and user password.

TPM Status

This item allows you view the status of current TPM settings.

TPM Operation

This item allows you enable/disable the TPM. When an operation is completed, this item will be reset to No

Operation. The change will be executed after the next reboot.

Options: No Operation (default), Disable and Deactivate, Enabled and Active

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TPM Force Clear

This item allows the user to clear the TPM password. It is used when the user forgets the password. Note that

all data protected by TPM will not be accessible.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Set Supervisor Password

This item allows you to set the supervisor password. Select the Set Supervisor Password option and enter

the password and confirm the password again.

To delete the password, select the Set Supervisor Password option and enter the old password; leave the

new password fields blank, and then press enter.

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The

After the password is reset a pop-up menu is displayed in the security tab.

Enable: System will ask input password on post time.

Disable: System will ask for the password to go to the setup utility.

Config-Only: System will only ask for the password when you select the config (F2) option

Power Settings

The section allows users to configure power settings.

Turbo Mode and TXT function are applicable only for DA-820-C8 and DA-820-C7 models.

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Turbo Mode (C7 and C8 Models Only)

This item allows users to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

TXT (C7 and C8 Models Only)

This item allows users to enable/disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT).

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Auto Wake on S5

This item allows you to configure the computer to wake from S5 status. S5 stands for Soft Off, where the PSU

remains engaged but power to all other parts of the system is cut. Auto-wake on S5 schedules a soft-reboot at

certain periodic times that may be specified in the BIOS.

Options: Disabled (default); By Every Day (user specifies a regular daily time when the computer will power

up); By Day of Month (user specifies a regular day each month when the computer will power up)

Wake on LAN

This feature is used to wake the system by a LAN device from a remote host.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

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NOTE

If you do

Boot Settings

The section allows users to configure boot settings.

not add any storage, you will not see the Legacy option.

Boot Type

This item allows you to enable/disable the quick boot function.

Options: Dual Boot Type (default), Legacy Boot Type, UEFI Boot Type

PXE Boot to LAN

This item allows you to enable/disable the PXE boot to LAN function.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Add Boot Options

This item allows you to add the boot order options for shell, network, and removable media.

Options: Last (default), First

USB Boot

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB boot function.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

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EFI Device First

This item allows you to determine if the EFI device is activated first, or the legacy device is activated first. If

enabled, EFI device will be the first; if disabled, legacy device will be the first.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Boot Delay Time

This item allows you to configure the delay time value for users to input the hot key during POST time.

Options: 0 Second (default), 3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds

Legacy

Normal Boot Menu

This item allows you to configure the boot menu.

Options: Normal (default), Advanced

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Boot Type Order

This item allows you to select the boot order. Use +/F5 (move up) or -/F6 (move down) to change values.

Options: Hard Disk Drive (default), CD/DVD-ROM Drive, USB, Others

Hard Disk Drive/USB Drive

This item allows you to view installed devices such as hard disk drives, USB drives, or CD-ROMs. For example,

if you have inserted a USB drive into the computer, it will appear here.

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Exit Settings

The section allows users to exit the BIOS environment.

Exit Saving Changes

This item allows you to exit the BIOS environment and save the values you have just configured.

Options: Yes (default), No

Save Change Without Exit

This item allows you to save changes without exiting the BIOS environment.

Options: Yes (default), No

Exit Discarding Changes

This item allows you to exit without saving any changes that might have been made to the BIOS.

Options: Yes (default), No

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Load Optimal Defaults

This item allows you to revert to the factory default BIOS values.

Options: Yes (default), No

Load Custom Defaults

This item allows you to load custom default values for the BIOS settings.

Options: Yes (default), No

Save Custom Defaults

This item allows you to save the current BIOS values as a “custom default” that may be reverted to at any time

by the “load custom defaults” selection just above.

Options: Yes (default), No

Discard Changes

This item allows you to discard all settings you have just configured.

Options: Yes (default), No

Enable AMT (C7 and C8 Models Only)

AMT function is only applicable for DA-820-C8 and DA-820-C7 models.

To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “F2” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup

screen will appear. Five options will be available:

• Continue: Continue to boot up

• Boot Manager: Select the device for booting up

• Boot From File: Select the UEFI boot up file

• SCU: Enter the BIOS configuration menu

• MEBx: Enter the AMT configuration menu

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1. Select MEBx to enter the AMT configuration.

2. Press <Enter> to start the login procedure.

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3. Type the default password: admin

4. Type the new password. It must include both upper-case and lower-case characters, numbers, and special

symbols. E.g., Admin’12.

5. To enable remote access without a local user present for consent, select User Consent, and then select

User Opt-in and change the value to None.

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6. Set static IP or DHCP by request.

7. Set Activate Network Access to enable remote access capability.

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The

NOTE

Refer to the Intel AMT Implementation and Reference Guide for details:

https://software.intel.com/sites/manageability/AMT_Implementation_and_Reference_Guide/

default.htm?turl=WordDocuments%2Faccessingintel

Use AMT

You can use any of the available AMT tools to execute the remote management function. The easiest method

is using a web browser.

1. Type the IP for your DA-820 that was configured in the AMT configuration with port 16992. The AMT logon

screen will appear.

2. Click on “Log On” and type the username (admin) and password to log in and control the DA-820 remotely.

DA-820’s AMT port is LAN4.

amtviathewebuiinterface.htm

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boot from legacy BIOS or UEFI.

e bootable USB drive.

ATTENTION

We suggest us

FAT

file format and consequently fail to boot.

Upgrading the BIOS

This section describes how to upgrade the BIOS. However, note that it is easy to permanently damage the

computer when upgrading the BIOS. We strongly recommend that you contact Moxa’s technical support staff

for assistance in order to obtain all the necessary tools and the most current advice before attempting to

upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device.

Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Disk

Before upgrading the BIOS, every user should first create a bootable USB RAM drive as a system rescue device.

A useful software suite for building USB RAM drives can be found by searching for Rufus, which may then be

downloaded and used to create a bootable RAM drive. Take the following steps to create a bootable USB disk

using Rufus.

1. Start Rufus from the Device drop-down list and s

USB device that you want to use as a bootable disk.

2. Select MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI

computers, to allow it to

3. Select FAT (Default) from the File system drop-down

list.

4. Select 16 kilobytes (Default) for Cluster size.

5. Enter a drive name in the New volume label.

6. Check Quick format, Create a bootable disk using

FreeDOS, and Create extended label and icon files.

7. Click Start to format and create th

ing a USB drive with under 2 GB of disk space, since larger USB drives may not support the

Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade File

You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. Contact Moxa’s technical department for

assistance.

1. Get the BIOS upgrade installation file. The file name should have the following format: 682AxxSx.exe (xx

refers to version numbers).

2. Copy the file to the Bootable USB Disk.

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C:\>DA820\82010S6.exe

Reading file…

Flash package mode.

Option: -BIOS –C –Desc –ME

Step 3: Run the upgrade program on the DA-820 Computer

1. Reboot the computer, and press F2 while booting up to go to the Boot Manager.

2. Select USB Disk as the first boot source, and then press Enter to continue.

3. When boot up finishes, a DOS screen will appear. Go to the directory where the upgrade file is located. For

example, if the upgrade file is stored in the DA820 folder, type cd DA820

C:\cd DA820

4. Run the upgrade program by typing 82010S6.exe. Note that the upgrade filename may vary depending on

the version.

C:\DA820>82010S6.exe

5. The upgrade program will run automatically. Wait patiently until the procedure is finished.

Please do not remove the AC power!

Insyde Flash Utility for InsydeH20

Version 1.5t

Initializing

Current BIOS Model name: DA820

New BIOS Model name: DA820

Current BIOS version: V1.00S06

New BIOS version: V1.00S06

Updating Block at FFFFF000

Flash Complete!

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MODEL NAME

BIOS Version

DA820

V1.00S06

ATTENTION

Do NOT switch off the power supply during the BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash.

6. When the upgrade is finished, the computer will automatically reboot. You may check the BIOS version on

the Main page of the BIOS Setup

A. Safety Installation Instructions

A. RTC Battery Warning

CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

B. Fuse Warning

CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace only with the 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: 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.

A

(2) Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

(3) Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is

not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

(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 addressing 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).