DFI EC541-HD Owner's manual

Brand: DFI

Model: EC541-HD

Category: Server/workstation motherboards

Type: Owner's manual

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EC541-HD/EC550-HD

EC551-HD/EC553-DL

Modular-Designed Embedded System

User’s Manual

A-345-M-2008

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This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-

produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without

the prior written permission from the copyright holders.

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no

representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-

cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular

purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-

ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes

to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions

or changes.

Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website

will always provide the most updated information.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and

are the properties of the respective owners.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Trademarks ........................................................................................................2

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A .....................................................2

About this Manual ..........................................................................................4

Warranty ..............................................................................................................4

Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4

Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4

Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 5

About the Package .........................................................................................5

Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................6

Overview.........................................................................................................6

Key Features..................................................................................................6

Specifications ................................................................................................7

Getting the Know the EC541/EC550/EC551-HD and EC553-DL ... 10

Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................ 11

Chapter 2 - Getting Started �� 14

Preparing the system ................................................................................ 14

Installing Devices ....................................................................................... 14

Configuring the BIOS ................................................................................ 14

Installing the Operating System ............................................................ 14

Installing the Drivers ................................................................................ 14

Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices ...................................................... 15

Removing the Chassis Cover ................................................................. 15

Installing the SODIMM ............................................................................ 16

Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive .............................................................. 17

Installing the Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card ................................... 19

Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards .................................. 20

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings �� 28

Jumper Setting - System Board

Clear CMOS Data

....................................................................................... 28

USB Power Select ...................................................................................... 28

Auto Power-on Select ............................................................................... 29

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select ..................................................... 29

COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select ................................................. 30

COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select ..................................................... 31

Mini PCIe Signal Select ............................................................................ 31

Mini PCIe Power Select ............................................................................ 32

Jumper Setting - I/O Board (for EC541-HD)

USB Power Select

...................................................................................... 32

COM 7 to COM 10 RS232/422/485 Select .......................................... 33

COM 7 to COM 10 RS232/Power Select .............................................. 34

Digital I/O Power Select .......................................................................... 34

Digital I/O Output State .......................................................................... 35

Jumper Setting - I/O Board (for EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL)

USB Power Select

...................................................................................... 35

COM 7/COM 9 RS232/422/485 Select ................................................. 36

COM 7/COM 9 RS232/Power Select ..................................................... 37

Digital I/O Power Select .......................................................................... 37

Digital I/O Output State .......................................................................... 38

Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors �� 39

Front Panel I/O Ports ................................................................................ 39

VGAPort .................................................................................................... 40

RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 40

USB Ports ................................................................................................... 41

COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 42

DC-in ......................................................................................................... 43

8-bit GPIO .................................................................................................. 43

Audio jacks (for EC541-HD)......................................................................... 44

DVI-DPort ................................................................................................. 44

DP Port ...................................................................................................... 45

I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 45

Power Connector ........................................................................................ 45

Parallel Connector ....................................................................................... 46

Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 46

Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 47

SMBus Connector ....................................................................................... 48

Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 48

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ...................................................................... 49

SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors ............................................................ 49

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ................................................................. 50

Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 51

Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 52

Battery ....................................................................................................... 52

Chapter 6 - Mounting Options .............................................................. 53

Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup �� 56

Overview....................................................................................................... 56

AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 57

Main .......................................................................................................... 57

Advanced ................................................................................................... 57

Chipset ...................................................................................................... 67

Boot........................................................................................................... 74

Security ...................................................................................................... 75

Save & Exit ................................................................................................. 76

Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 76

Notice: BIOS SPI ROM ............................................................................. 77

Chapter 8 - Supported Software .......................................................... 78

Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide .................................... 99

Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code.............................................. 101

Appendix B - System Error Message ................................................. 102

Appendix C - Troubleshooting .............................................................. 103

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About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual can be obtained from the DFI website at www.dfi.com.

To download the user’s manual from our website, please go to “Support” > “Download Center.”

On the Download Center page, select your product or type the model name and click “Search”

to find all technical documents including the user’s manual for a specific product.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,

inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and

product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal-

lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

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

stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or

out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service

agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the

product that has been modified or altered.

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even

before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer

components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-

dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are

ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts

or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con

nectors by their ends.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or

servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power

cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-

ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-

tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by

wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-

sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system

chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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About the Package

The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,

please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

• 1 system unit

Optional Items

• Wall Mount kit

• Power Cord

• Power Adapter: 120W, 19V/6.31A

The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed

above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For

more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or

sales representative.

Safety Precautions

• Use the correct DC input voltage range.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-

ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

• Keep this system away from humidity.

• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.

• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.

DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on

top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system

and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.

• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid

damage by transient overvoltage.

• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:

- The power cord or plug is damaged.

- Liquid has penetrated the system.

- The system has been exposed to moisture.

- The system is not working properly.

- The system dropped or is damaged.

- The system has obvious signs of breakage.

• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the

unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does

not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.

• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use

liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

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Overview

Key Features

Model Name EC541-HD/EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL

Processor 4th Generation Intel

Core

processors

Chipset Intel

H81 Express Chipset (EC541/EC550/EC551-HD)

Intel

C226 Express Chipset (EC553-DL)

LAN 2 LAN ports

COM EC541-HD: 6 COM ports

EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL: 4 COM ports

Display EC541-HD:1DP,1DVI-D,1VGA

EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL:1DP,1VGA

USB 4 Type A USB 2.0 ports

2 Type A USB 3.0 ports

Audio RealtekALC8865.1-channelHighDenitionAudio

GPIO 1 8-bit GPIO 9-pole terminal block

Front View (EC541-HD)

Front View (EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL)

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Front Panel I/O

Ports

• 1 power button with LED

• 1 reset button

• 1 Status LED

• 1 HDD LED

• 1 VGA port

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 4 Type A USB 2.0 ports

• 2 Type A USB 3.0 ports

• 6 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (with power)

• 1 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block

• 1 8-bit GPIO 9-pole terminal block

• Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out

• 1 DVI-D port

• 1 DP port

Power

• Power input voltage: 9~36V DC-in

Cooling System

• 2 system fan

Environment

• Temperature - fanless

- Operating: 0

C ~ 45

• Temperature - fan

- Operating: 0

C ~ 55

C (SSD/mSATA/CFast)

- Operating: 0

C ~ 50

C (HDD)

- Storage: -20

C ~ 85

- Humidity: 5% ~ 90%

• Operating Vibration

- IEC68-2-64

• Operating Shock

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

Construction

• Aluminum + SGCC

Mounting

• Wall mount

- Mounting brackets and screws* (optional)

Dimensions

• 235mm x 208.2mm x 222mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• 5.3kg

OS Support

• Windows XP (32-bit) (limited function),

Windows 7, WES 7, Windows 8.1, WE8S

• Linux (Distribution available upon request)

Other Features

• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Certication

• CE

• FCC Class A

• RoHS

Specifications (EC541-HD)

Processor System

• CPU - fanless

- 4th Generation Intel

Core

processors (22nm process technology)

: Intel

Core

i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

: Intel

Core

i5-4590T (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570TE (4M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4350T (4M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4340TE (4M Cache, 2.6 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330TE (4M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Pentium

G3320TE (3M Cache, 2.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820TE (2M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W

• CPU - fan

- 4th Generation Intel

Core

processors (22nm process technology)

: Intel

Core

i7-4790S (8M Cache, up to 4.0 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i7-4770S (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i5-4590S (6M Cache, up to 3.7 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570S (6M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i3-4360 (4M Cache, 3.7 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330 (4M Cache, 3.5 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Pentium

G3420 (3M Cache, 3.2 GHz); 53W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820 (2M Cache, 2.7 GHz); 53W

Chipset

• Intel

H81 Express chipset

Memory

• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets

• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz

• Supports up to 16GB system memory

• Supports dual channel memory interface

Graphics

• Intel

HD Graphics

• Display ports: 1 VGA, 1 DVI-D, 1 DP

• VGA: 24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

• DVI-D: resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

• DP: resolution up to 3200x2000 @60Hz

• HDMI: 1.4a, resolution up to 4096x2304 @24Hz

Storage

• 2 2.5" SATA drive bays

- SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s

• 1 CFast socket

• Supports 1 mSATA module via the mini PCIe socket

Ethernet

• Intel

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Intel

I217 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

Audio

• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Denition Audio

• S/PDIF audio interface

Expansion

• 1 PCIe x16 slot

• 3 PCI slots

• 1 Mini PCIe slot

- Supports USB and PCIe signals

- Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi

or 3G* (optional)

- Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card

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Note:

*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen-

tative for more information.

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Expansion

• EC551

- 4 PCI slots

- 1 PCIe x16 slot

- 1 Mini PCIe slot

: Supports USB and PCIe signals

: Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G*

: Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card

Front Panel I/O

Ports

• 1 power button with LED

• 1 reset button

• 1 Status LED

• 1 HDD LED

• 1 VGA port

• 1 DP port

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 4 Type A USB 2.0 ports

• 2 Type A USB 3.0 ports

• 4 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (with power)

• 1 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block

• 1 8-bit GPIO 9-pole terminal block

• Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out

Power

• Power input voltage: 9~36V DC-in

Cooling System

• 2 system fan

Environment

• Temperature

- Operating: 0

C ~ 50

- Storage: -20

C ~ 85

• Operating Vibration

- IEC68-2-64

• Operating Shock

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

Construction

• Aluminum + SGCC

Mounting

• Wall mount

- Mounting brackets and screws* (optional)

Dimensions

• 235mm x 208.2mm x 222mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• TBD

OS Support

• Windows XP (32-bit) (limited function),

Windows 7, WES 7, Windows 8.1, WE8S

• Linux (Distribution available upon request)

Other Features

• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Certication

• CE

• FCC Class A

• RoHS

Specifications (EC550-HD/EC551-HD)

Processor System

• CPU

- 4th Generation Intel

Core

processors (22nm process technology)

: Intel

Core

i7-4790S (8M Cache, up to 4.0 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i7-4770S (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

: Intel

Core

i5-4590S (6M Cache, up to 3.7 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i5-4590T (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570S (6M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570TE (4M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4360 (4M Cache, 3.7 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Core

i3-4350T (4M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4340TE (4M Cache, 2.6 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330 (4M Cache, 3.5 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330TE (4M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Pentium

G3420 (3M Cache, 3.2 GHz); 53W

: Intel

Pentium

G3320TE (3M Cache, 2.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820 (2M Cache, 2.7 GHz); 53W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820TE (2M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W

Chipset

Intel

H81 Express Chipset

Memory

• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets

• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz

• Supports up to 16GB system memory

• Supports dual channel memory interface

Graphics

• Intel

HD Graphics

• Display ports: 1 VGA, 1 DP

• VGA: 24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

• DP: resolution up to 3200x2000 @60Hz

• HDMI: 1.4a, resolution up to 4096x2304 @24Hz

Storage

• 2 2.5" SATA drive bays

- SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s

• Supports 1 mSATA module via the mini PCIe socket

Ethernet

• Intel

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Intel

I217 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

Audio

• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Denition Audio

• S/PDIF audio interface

Expansion

• EC550

- 5 PCI slots

- 1 Mini PCIe slot

: Supports USB and PCIe signals

: Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G*

: Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card

Note:

*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen-

tative for more information.

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Front Panel I/O

Ports

• 1 power button with LED

• 1 reset button

• 1 Status LED

• 1 HDD LED

• 1 VGA port

• 1 DP port

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 4 Type A USB 2.0 ports

• 2 Type A USB 3.0 ports

• 4 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (with power)

• 1 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block

• 1 8-bit GPIO 9-pole terminal block

• Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out

Power

• Power input voltage: 9~36V DC-in

Cooling System

• 2 system fan

Environment

• Temperature

- Operating: 0

C ~ 50

- Storage: -20

C ~ 85

• Operating Vibration

- IEC68-2-64

• Operating Shock

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

Construction

• Aluminum + SGCC

Mounting

• Wall mount

- Mounting brackets and screws* (optional)

Dimensions

• 235mm x 208.2mm x 222mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• TBD

OS Support

• Windows XP (32-bit) (limited function),

Windows 7, WES 7, Windows 8.1, WE8S

• Linux (Distribution available upon request)

Other Features

• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Certication

• CE

• FCC Class A

• RoHS

Specifications (EC553-DL)

Processor System

• CPU

- 4th Generation Intel

Xeon

/Core

processors (22nm process technology)

: Intel

Xeon

E3-1268L v3 (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

: Intel

Core

i7-4770S (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570S (6M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz); 65W

: Intel

Core

i5-4570TE (4M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4360 (4M Cache, 3.7 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Core

i3-4340TE (4M Cache, 2.6 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330 (4M Cache, 3.5 GHz); 54W

: Intel

Core

i3-4330TE (4M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Pentium

G3420 (3M Cache, 3.2 GHz); 53W

: Intel

Pentium

G3320TE (3M Cache, 2.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820 (2M Cache, 2.7 GHz); 53W

: Intel

Celeron

G1820TE (2M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W

Chipset

Intel

C226 Express Chipset

Memory

• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets

• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz

• Supports up to 16GB system memory

• Supports dual channel memory interface

Graphics

• Intel

HD Graphics

• Display ports: 1 VGA, 1 DP

• VGA: 24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

• DP: resolution up to 3200x2000 @60Hz

• HDMI: 1.4a, resolution up to 4096x2304 @24Hz

Storage

• 2 2.5" SATA drive bays

- SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s

• Supports 1 mSATA module via the mini PCIe socket

Ethernet

• Intel

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

• Intel

I217 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

Audio

• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Denition Audio

• S/PDIF audio interface

Expansion

• 2 PCI slots

• 2 PCIe x16 slots (x8 signal)

• 1 PCIe x4 slot (x1 signal)

• 1 Mini PCIe slot

- Supports USB and PCIe signals

- Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G*

- Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card

Note:

*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen-

tative for more information.

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DP Port

Auto-detects DP and HDMI display

CFast

COM 2

VGA

Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in

LAN

USB 2.0

DC-in

Power button

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

GPIO

COM 1

DVI-D

Expansion slots

Status LED/HDD LED

Reset button

COM 7-10

Front View (EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL)

Front View

DP Port

Auto-detects DP and HDMI display

VGA

LAN

DC-in

Power button

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

COM 1

Status LED/HDD LED

Reset button

COM 7,9

Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in

USB 2.0

Expansion slots

COM 2

GPIO

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VGAPort

UsedtoconnectaVGAdevice.

LAN Ports

Used to connect the system to a local area network.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices or USB 3.0 devices.

COM Ports

Used to connect serial devices.

DC-in

Used to plug a power adapter.

DP Port

Used to connect a DP device.

DVI-DPort

UsedtoconnectaDVIdevice.

GPIO

Supports 8-bit digital output and input.

CFast Socket

Used to insert a CFast card.

Line-in

Used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio

tuner, synthesizer, etc.

Line-out

Used to connect to a speaker.

Mic-in jack

Used to connect to a microphone.

Power button

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

Reset Button

Press to reset the system.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Status LED

Indicates the status as below.

Mechanical Dimensions

Motherboard Dimensions

7.00

0.00

10.00

15.46

25.73

31.50

51.01

80.29

99.29

118.43

138.43

164.01

200.00

205.50

218.00

228.00

72.00

156.00

161.02

209.55

211.93

117.00

16.80

21.00

0.00

34.00

55.00

110.73

98.57

106.44

120.19

210.00

215.00

63.70

77.67

151.65

160.85

174.83

198.81

81.00

152.73

50.00

61.27

152.73

206.89

98.57

Chapter 1

Status LED

Suspend Mode S0 S1 S3 S4, S5

LED Action

Always ON

Quick Blink

(cycle 1 sec)

Slow Blink

(cycle >1 sec)

OFF

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Mechanical Dimensions

Chassis Dimensions (EC541-HD)

Chapter 1

Front View Right ViewLeft View

208.20

235.00

222.00

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Chassis Dimensions (EC550-HD/EC551-HD/EC553-DL)

Front View Right ViewLeft View

208.20

235.00

222.00

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Chapter 2

Preparing the System

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

• SATA hard drive

• AC power adapter

• PS/2 or USB keyboard

• PS/2 or USB mouse

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

• Memory module

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the system.

• Memory module

• SATA hard drive

• Mini PCIe card

Configuring the BIOS

To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the

type of hard disk drive.

1. Power-on the system.

2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen.

Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Installing the Operating System

Most operating system software can be installed using a DVD (and DVD burner) or bootable

USB drive.

Please refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating system.

Installing the Drivers

The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to the

Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

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Chapter 3 Installing the Devices

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-off.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. The 4 mounting screws on the system chassis are used to secure the cover. Remove these

screws and then put them in a safe place for later use.

4. After removing mounting screws, lift the cover upward.

Lift the Cover Upward

5. The SODIMM socket, Mini PCIe slot and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after remov-

ing the chassis cover.

SATA drive bay

SODIMM socket

Mini PCIe slot

Mounting Screw

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Chapter 3

Installing the SODIMM

1. The SODIMM sockets are located on the system board.

2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in

one direction only.

3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30

degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into

the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear

inside the socket.

4. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will

hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into the position.

SODIMM socket

SODIMM Module

Clip Clip

SODIMM socket

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Chapter 3

Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive

1. The SATA drive bay is located on the system board.

SATA drive bay

2. Use the 2 provided mounting screws to secure the SATA power/data cable on the HDD

bracket.

Mounting screw

4. Place the SATA drive with the HDD bracket into the system. Align mounting holes on the

HDD bracket with mounting holes on the SATA drive bay and then use the provided mount-

ing screws to secure the drive with the HDD bracket in place.

HDD bracket

SATA power/data cable

3. Connect the SATA power/data connector on the SATA drive to the SATA power/data cable

secured on the HDD bracket. Then, align mounting holes of the SATA drive with mounting

holes on the HDD bracket and use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in

place.

Mounting screw

SATA power/data cable

HDD bracket

Mounting screws

SATA drive

SATA data cable

SATA power cable

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Chapter 3

5. Connect the SATA power cable and SATA data cable to the SATA power connector and the

SATA data connector on the system board respectively.

SATA data connector

SATA power connector

SATA power/data

connector

SATA power connector

SATA data connector

Mounting screw

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Chapter 3

3. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30

degrees angle. Apply ﬁ rm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the

slot. The contact ﬁ ngers on the edge of the card will almost completely disappear inside the

slot.

Mini PCIe card

4. Push the Mini PCIe card down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into the position.

You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the card is correctly locked into the position.

Clip

Installing the Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card

The Mini PCIe slot is located on the system board

Mini PCIe slot

2. The system board is equipped with 1 Mini PCIe slot. The Mini PCIe slot supports a half length

or a full length Mini PCIe card. Note the key on the slot. The key ensures the Mini PCIe card

can be plugged into the slot in one direction only.

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Chapter 3

Installing the PCI and PCIe Expansion Cards

Important:

When inserting expansion cards into the system unit, please select a standard card

within 190mm (as the following pictures show) in order to fit expansion slots.

1. PCI slots, PCIe x16 slots and the PCIe x4 slot on riser cards are used to install expansion

cards. To install expansion cards, you need to remove brackets from the chassis ﬁ rst.

PCI

PCIe x16

Brackets

EC541-HD

PCI

PCIe x16

H320-3P1E for EC541-HD

Mechanical Drawing for Expansion Cards (EC541-HD)

Mechanical Drawing for Expansion Cards (EC55x-HD/DL)

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