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  • Page 1 ES520-CD Desktop Box PC User’s Manual A34100438 Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview ....................... 6 Key Features ....................6 Wall Mount ....................28 Specifications ....................7 Getting the Know the ES520-CD ............8 Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ............. 30 Mechanical Dimensions ................9 Overview ..................... 30 Chapter 2 - Getting Started ............

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, in- It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even sert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • 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. • 1 ES520-CD system unit • 1 Power adapter: 60W • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Key Features Overview Model Name ES520-CD Processor Intel ® Atom D2550/N2800/N2600 ® Chipset Intel NM10 2 LAN ports 4 COM ports (3 ports are optional) Display 1 VGA 6 USB 2.0 ports Front View Audio Realtek ALC886 2-channel High Defi...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Chapter 1 Specifications Processor System • CD951-C2550: Expansion • 1 Mini PCIe slot - Intel Atom D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core - Supports PCIe (PCIe and USB signals) or mSATA module ® - Cooling: heatsink with cooling fan - Supports half size card •...

  • Page 8: Getting The Know The Es520-Cd

    Chapter 1 Getting to Know the ES520-CD Front View Rear View Wi-Fi Module Wi-Fi Module Antenna Hole Antenna Hole USB 2.0 Power DC-in USB 2.0 Reset Power LED Mic-in COM (optional) HDD LED Line-out Power Wi-Fi Antenna Hole Press to power-on or power-off the system.

  • Page 9: Mechanical Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Mechanical Dimensions Chassis Dimensions Motherboard Dimensions Rear View 3.20 3.20 5.00 0.00 0.00 Ø8.50 34.12 53.74 59.86 182.60 Left View Right View 193.60 76.12 166.00 87.47 95.20 95.20 98.80 98.80 Front View Chapter 1 Introduction www.dfi .com...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Getting Started 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) •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 - Installing Device

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Installing the Device 3. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the HDD brackets and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place. Installing the SATA Drive 1.
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 4. Connect the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable to the connectors on the SATA drive. SATA power SATA data cable cable 5. After completing steps above, fasten the cover with 4 mounting screws. Mounting screw Chapter 3 Installing the Device www.dfi...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings USB Power Select Clear CMOS USB 2-5 (JP6) 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V_ (default) standby USB 0-1 (JP4) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS 1-2 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V_ (default) standby If you encounter the following,...

  • Page 14: Panel Power Select

    Chapter 4 Panel Power Select LVDS Panel Select SW2 is used to select the resolution of LVDS panel on the system. LVDS Panel Select Channel 6/18 bit Single 1-4 On 800x600 2 4 6 2 4 6 2 4 6 6/18 bit Single 2-4 On, 1 Off...

  • Page 15: Power-On Select

    Chapter 4 Power-on Select Note: The default setting is eDP. 1. 1366x768: N2000 series processor supports eDP only. 2. 1600x1200: N2000 series processor supports DP only. 3. 1920x1080: D2000 series processor supports eDP only. 4. 1920x1200: D2000 series processor supports DP only. 1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)

  • Page 16: Com 2 Rs232/Rs422/S485 Select

    Chapter 4 COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select Mini PCIe/mSATA Select COM 2 1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On: Mini PCIe (default) 2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA JP3 is used to configure the COM port 2 to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin JP8 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal. function of the COM port will vary according to the jumper’s setting.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 - Ports And Connectors

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors USB Ports Front Panel I/O Ports Power USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Reset Power LED HDD LED The front panel I/O ports consist of the following: The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane- ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

  • Page 18: Com (Serial) Ports

    Chapter 5 Rear Panel I/O Ports COM (Serial) Ports COM 3 COM 2 COM2 : Wi-Fi Module Wi-Fi Module RS232/422/485 Antenna Hole Antenna Hole USB 2.0 COM 6 COM 4 DC-in COM 5 COM 1, COM 3 to COM 6: RS232 COM 1: RS232 Mic-in COM (optional)

  • Page 19: Graphics Interface

    Chapter 5 Graphics Interface RJ45 LAN Ports The display port consists of the following: • VGA port LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 Features VGA Port The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable •...

  • Page 20: Usb Ports

    Chapter 5 USB Ports Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function: • Jumper Setting JP4 and JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”.

  • Page 21: Dc-In

    Chapter 5 DC-in I/O Connectors Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector Digital I/O Digital I/O power DC-in This jack provides maximum of 100W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a volt- age higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are con- system board.

  • Page 22: Lvds Lcd Panel Connectors

    Chapter 5 LVDS LCD Panel Connector LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector Pins Function Pins Function Pins Function LVDS_Out3+ LVDS_Out7+ LVDS_Out3- LVDS_Out7- Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control Panel Power LVDS_Out2+ LVDS_Out6+ +3.3V LVDS_Out2- LVDS_Out6- Panel Backlight On/Off Control LVDS LCD +12V Panel...

  • Page 23: Cooling Fan Connectors

    Chapter 5 Cooling Fan Connectors Front Panel Connector System Fan Ground Power Sense Ground CPU Fan Power Sense HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate RESET SW - Reset Switch airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.

  • Page 24: Sata (Serial Ata) Connector

    Chapter 5 SATA (Serial ATA) Connector Front Audio Connector Line OUT-L Line OUT-JD SATA Power Mic-JD Line OUT-R Mic IN-R Mic IN-L SATA 0 SATA 2.0 3Gb/s Features The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that •...

  • Page 25: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    Chapter 5 Chassis Intrusion Connector Standby Power LED Ground Signal Standby Power LED The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power sensor cable from the chassis to this connector.

  • Page 26: Compactflash Socket

    Chapter 5 CompactFlash Socket Expansion Slot CompactFlash Socket Mini PCI Express Mini PCIe Slot The CompactFlashTM socket is used for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card.

  • Page 27: Battery

    Chapter 5 Battery Ground Battery Connect to the battery connector battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. •...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 - Mounting Option

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - Mounting Option 2. Mount the wall mount brackets on each side of the system with the mounting screws. Wall Mount The wall mount kit includes the following: • 2 Wall mount brackets • Bracket screws Wall mount bracket Wall mount bracket Note:...
  • Page 29 Chapter 6 5.00 Ø8.50 182.60 193.60 Chapter 6 Mounting Options www.dfi .com...

  • Page 30: Chapter 7 - Bios Setup

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

  • Page 31: Main

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Project Version 1APJK 0.15.013 x64 Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Model Name DFI-CD951 Bios Name CD9510C5.28A Legacy OpROM Support F81866A WDT Parameters. Bios Version RA07 Launch PCI-E NIC PXE [Disabled] Build Date and Time...
  • Page 32 Chapter 7 PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the PCI Subsystem. This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ACPI Settings...
  • Page 33 Chapter 7 IDE Configuration CPU Configuration This section is used to configure IDE functions. This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 34 Chapter 7 USB Configuration Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure USB. This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 35 Chapter 7 Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 6 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 1 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial Serial Port 3 Confi...
  • Page 36 Chapter 7 PC Health Status This section displays the hardware health monitor. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port 5 Confi guration Select an Optimal Setting Advanced for Super IO device Serial Port...
  • Page 37 Chapter 7 JMB36X ATA Controller Configuration PPM Configuration This section is used to configure the serial port functions. This section is used to configure the PPM functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced PPM Confi...

  • Page 38: Chipset

    Chapter 7 Chipset WatchDog Configuration This section is used to configure the watchdog functions. This section configures relevant chipset functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Main Advanced...
  • Page 39 Chapter 7 Memory Frequency and Timing Host Bridge This section is used to configure the TOLUD functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Confi g Memory Frequen- ...
  • Page 40 Chapter 7 Intel IGD Configuration South Bridge This section is used to select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enable/ Disable Intel (R) ...

  • Page 41: Boot

    Chapter 7 Boot TPT Devices Enable or disable Intel IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Confi...

  • Page 42: Security

    Chapter 7 Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Password Description...

  • Page 43: Updating The Bios

    Chapter 7 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.

  • Page 44: Chapter 8 - Supported Software

    Chapter 8 Chapter 8 - Supported Software Auto Run Pages (For Windows XP) The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun”...
  • Page 45 Chapter 8 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP only) 3. Click Exit. Note: Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3. To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu. 1.
  • Page 46 Chapter 8 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP only) Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (For Windows XP) To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that ®...
  • Page 47 Chapter 8 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (For Windows 7) 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that ® tips then click Next. the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
  • Page 48 Chapter 8 3. Go through the readme Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP) document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. tips then click Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 49 Chapter 8 Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7) 4. Setup is now installing the driver. To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 5. Click “Yes” to restart this computer now.
  • Page 50 Chapter 8 Audio Drivers (For Windows XP) 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. Next. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver.
  • Page 51 Chapter 8 Audio Drivers (For Windows 7) Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP) To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1.
  • Page 52 Chapter 8 Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7) 4. Click Install to begin the installation. To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next. 5. After completing installa- tion, click Finish.

  • Page 53: Intel Rapid Storage Technology

    Chapter 8 Intel Rapid Storage Technology 4. Click Install to begin the installation. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
  • Page 54 Chapter 8 3. Read the license agreement then 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my click Yes. computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect. 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and instal- lation tips then click Next.
  • Page 55 Chapter 8 F6 Floppy Configuration Utility Fintek HWMonitor Manager This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows Fintek HWMonitor Manager provides information about the Temperature, Fan, Voltage, and ® XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating Others information.
  • Page 56 DFI Utility 4. After completing installation, click Finish. DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu. Note: If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
  • Page 57 Chapter 8 The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility. 3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information then click “Next”. 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. Information 5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”.
  • Page 58 Chapter 8 WatchDog Backlight Chapter 8 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
  • Page 59 Chapter 8 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installa- tion. 3.

  • Page 60: Appendix A - Nlite And Ahci Installation Guide

    Appendix A Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide 4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive. nLite 5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by Next.
  • Page 61 Appendix A 7. Click Next. 9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next. Select only the drivers ap- 8. In the Task Selection dialog propriate for the Windows box, click Drivers and version that you are using Bootable ISO.
  • Page 62 Appendix A If you are uncertain of The program is currently the southbridge chip used integrating the drivers on your motherboard, and applying changes to select all RAID/AHCI the installation. controllers and then click When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
  • Page 63 Appendix A To create an image, You have finished cus- select the Create Image tomizing the Windows mode under the General XP installation disc. Click section and then click Finish. Next. Enter the BIOS utility to configure the SATA con- troller to RAID/AHCI.
  • Page 64 Appendix A AHCI 5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode. click Next. 1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode. 2.
  • Page 65 Appendix A A warning message 8. Click “Have Disk”. appeared because the se- lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device. Ignore the warning and click Yes to proceed. Click Finish. 9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open. The system’s settings have been changed.

  • Page 66: Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

    Appendix B Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ;Software programming example: ;--------------------------------------------- ;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode ;--------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,87H DX,AL DX,AL ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DX,2EH AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device DX,AL DX,2FH...

  • Page 67: Appendix C - System Error Message

    Appendix C Appendix C - System Error Message Hard Disk(s) fail (20) When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep HDD initialization error. code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in Hard Disk(s) fail (10) the information box at the bottom.

  • Page 68: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display.

  • Page 69: Hard Drive

    Appendix D Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.

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