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Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be repro- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de- duced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction........................ 6 Panel Overview ........................9 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ....................10 System Memory ........................10 Installing the SO-DIMM Module ...................11 Chapter 3 - BIOS Settings ......................12 Overview ..........................12 Main ............................13 Advanced ..........................13 RC ACPI Configuration ....................14 CPU Configuration ......................14 Power &...
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other objects to make sure of proper air ventilation to protect the system from over- Static Electricity Precautions heating. It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even • Dress the cables, especially the power cord, so they will not be stepped on, in contact before installing them in your system unit.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 - Introduction SPECIFICATION SYSTEM Processor 8th/9th Generation Intel ® Core™ Processors, LGA 1151 Intel Core™ i7-9700TE , Octa Cores, 12M Cache, up to 3.8 GHz, 35W ® Intel Core™ i5-9500TE , Hexa Cores, 9M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz), 35W ®...
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2 x GbE (RJ-45) -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q/EC51x-CS6G86-Q 2 x RS232 -EC51x-CS98A1-H 3 x RS232/422/485 2 x RS232 -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q/EC51x-CS6G86-Q 4 x USB 3.1(Gen.2) www.dfi.com 2 x USB2.0 -EC51x-CS98A1-H 4 x USB 3.1(Gen.2) 4 x USB 3.1(Gen.1) User's Manual | EC51x-CS -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q/EC51x-CS6G86-Q 16 bits DIO...
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATION REAR I/O Ethernet/PoE -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q 2 x GbE (RJ-45) 4 x PoE (RJ-45) -EC51x-CS6G86-Q 6 x GbE (RJ-45) -EC51x-CS98A1-H 2 x GbE (RJ-45) -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q/EC51x-CS6G86-Q 2 x RS232 -EC51x-CS98A1-H 3 x RS232/422/485 2 x RS232 -EC51x-CS6G86E-Q/EC51x-CS6G86-Q 4 x USB 3.1(Gen.2) 2 x USB2.0 -EC51x-CS98A1-H 4 x USB 3.1(Gen.2)
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ► Panel Overview I/O Ports Power Button with LED (Green) Front View Press to power on or power off the system. USB 3.1 RJ45 Reset Button Power HDMI/DP HDMI/DP Press to reset the system. HDD LED (Red) Indicates the status of disk drives.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ► System Memory The system board supports the following memory interface. Single Channel (SC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits from the memory channels. Dual Channel (DC) Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
Retention Clip Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Socket Top View ► System Memory Installing the SO-DIMM Module Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket. Before installing the memory module, please make sure that the following safety cautions are well-attended.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 3 - BIOS Settings Legends ► Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Keys Function and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right / Left arrow Move the highlight left or right to select a menu The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Main ► Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Advanced ► Advanced RC ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced CPU Configuration When enabled, a VMM can RC ACPI Configuration Enable or disable System utilize the additional hard-...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Advanced ► Advanced Power & Performance PCH-FW Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME State [Enabled] When Disabled ME will be Power &...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Advanced ► PCH-FW Configuration ► Advanced ► PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► Secure Erase Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced USB Provisioning of AMT...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Advanced ► PCH-FW Configuration ► Advanced ► PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► OEM Flags Settings ► Firmware Update Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Me FW Image Re-Flash...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Advanced ► NCT6116D HW Monitor ► Advanced ► Smart Fan Function Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable CPU SmartFan...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Security ► Security Secure Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Security Password Description S e t A d m i n i s t r a t o r P a s s - System Mode Setup...
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating AMI BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/5. ► Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Intel AMT Settings ► Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ® 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS. ► Overview 2. In the Advanced menu, select PCH-FW Configuration. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) combines hardware and software solution to ®...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ► Entering Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) ® 4. Press F4, or go to the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes and press Enter to reset the system after saving all changes made.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX Intel(R) ME General Settings Main Menu Select MEBx Login under Main Menu and press Enter. A prompt that requires password input Select Intel(R) ME General Settings under Main Menu and then press Enter. will show up. Enter the default password “admin”.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) ME General Settings ► MEBX ► Intel(R) ME General Settings Change ME Password Local FW Update If you want to change ME password, select Change ME Password and then press Enter. A Select Local FW Update then press Enter.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM Select Intel(R) AMT Configuration under Main Menu and then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration > SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM > User Consent Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration > User Consent Password Policy Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Network Setup Move the cursor to select a field and press Enter to display options. Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Network Setup and then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Network Setup ► Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Network Setup Dynamic DNS Update > TCP/IP Settings Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. When Dynamic DNS Update is Enabled, the follow- Under the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu, select TCP/IP Settings and then press Enter.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Network Setup ► TCP/IP Settings DHCP Mode IPv4 Address Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Please make sure there is a DHCP server in the Assign a valid and available IP address to the system. Insert a value from 0.0.0.0 to network when this field is enabled.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration Activate Network Access Unconfigure Network Access Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Activate Network Access and press Enter, Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Undconfigure Network Access and press and then press Y to activate the ME network connection with the settings configured previ- Enter, and then press Enter to fully deactivate the ME network connection and reset configura- ously, or press N to abort.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Remote Setup And Configuration Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Remote Setup And Configuration then Current Provisioning Mode press Enter. The current mode — Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) — is displayed. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Remote Setup And Configuration ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Remote Setup And Configuration > RCFG > TLS PKI Press Enter, select Start Configuration, and then press Enter to activate Remote Configuration The system adopts PKI for encryption and authentication, and the TLS protocol for communica- (RCFG).
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration ► Remote Setup And Configuration ► TLS PKI ► MEBX ► Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Power Control Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Power Control then press Enter. > Manage Hashes Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Select a hash name and then press the following keys to execute a function.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS ► MEBX MEBx Exit Under the Main Menu, select MEBx Exit and then press Enter. Press Y to confirm or N to abort. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU >...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 5 - RAID ► Setup Procedure The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1. To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. ► RAID Levels Explanation 1.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Step 3: Create a RAID Volume Step 4: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility 1. Go to the “Advanced” menu of the AMI BIOS and select “Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technol- The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows RAID ogy”.
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