Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Model Descriptions and Package Checklist .............................................................................................. 1-2
Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
DA-681C Basic System ................................................................................................................ 1-4
Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
2. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing Rack-mounting Ears .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
Wiring the Power Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Grounding the Chassis ................................................................................................................. 2-4
Power Wiring Methods .................................................................................................................. 2-5
Reset Button ...................................................................................................................................... 2-6
LED ................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Connecting to Displays ........................................................................................................................ 2-6
Connecting USB Devices ...................................................................................................................... 2-7
Installing a USB Dongle Kit ........................................................................................................... 2-7
Connecting to a Keyboard and Mouse .................................................................................................... 2-8
Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................................ 2-8
Gigabit LAN Ports ................................................................................................................................ 2-9
Digital Inputs/Digital Outputs ............................................................................................................... 2-9
Relay Output .................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 2-10
Installing an mSATA Storage Card ...................................................................................................... 2-11
Installing SATA Hard Disks ................................................................................................................. 2-12
3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Entering the BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Main Page .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Boot Configuration....................................................................................................................... 3-5
SATA Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology ..................................................................................................... 3-7
CPU Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 3-8
Intel® Active Management Technology Support .............................................................................. 3-9
Video Configuration ................................................................................................................... 3-10
Chipset Configuration................................................................................................................. 3-11
SIO ITE8786E ........................................................................................................................... 3-12
Security Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-14
Current TPM Device ................................................................................................................... 3-14
TPM State................................................................................................................................. 3-14
Clear TPM ................................................................................................................................. 3-14
Set Supervisor Password ............................................................................................................ 3-15
Power Settings ................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Wake on LAN ............................................................................................................................ 3-16
Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 3-16
Power On USB3(Rear) ................................................................................................................ 3-16
Power On USB2(Front) ............................................................................................................... 3-17
Power On USB2(Internal) ........................................................................................................... 3-17
PS/2 Keyboard Power-Up ........................................................................................................... 3-17
Boot Settings ................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Boot Type ................................................................................................................................. 3-17
Network Stack .......................................................................................................................... 3-18
PXE Boot capability .................................................................................................................... 3-18
USB Boot ................................................................................................................................. 3-18
Timeout ................................................................................................................................... 3-18
EFI .......................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 3-19
Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 3-19
Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 3-19
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-19
Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-19
Save Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 3-19
Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 3-19