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- Page 1 DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual Version 1.0, February 2024 www.moxa.com/products © 2024 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2024 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................5 Overview .............................. 5 Model Descriptions and Package Checklist ....................5 Appearance ............................6 Dimensions ............................6 Features ............................... 5 Hardware Block Diagram ........................7 DA-681A-I-WL1 Basic System ......................7 Hardware Specifications ......................... 7 Hardware Installation ........................... 8 Installing Rack-mounting Ears ......................... - Page 4 Upgrading the BIOS ..........................39 Safety Installation Instructions ......................44...
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Page 5: Introduction
Overview The DA-681A-I-WL1 Series x86-based rackmount embedded computers are built around an Intel® Celeron® 4305UE 2.0 GHz processor and come with 1 VGA port, 4 USB ports, 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 isolated 3-in-1 RS/232/422/485 serial ports, and 10 isolated RS-485 ports. The DA-681A-I-WL1 has a mSATA storage slot for installing the OS. -
Page 6: Appearance
Appearance Front View Rear View Dimensions Unit = mm (inches) DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 7: Hardware Block Diagram
Hardware Block Diagram DA-681A-I-WL1 Basic System Hardware Specifications NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://moxa.com. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
DA-681A-I-WL1 computer and secure the side of the computer and secure it with the six six screws. screws. ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 9: Wiring Requirements
External metal parts of this equipment are extremely hot!! Before touching the equipment, you must take special precautions to protect your hands and body from serious injury. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 10: Connecting The Power
Connecting the Power The DA-681A-I-WL1 Series includes single-power and dual-power models that use terminal block(s) located on the rear panel. Connect the power cord wires to the screws on the power input and then tighten the screws. The Power LED will light up to indicate that power is being supplied to the DA-681A-I-WL1, after which the BIOS will initialize the flash disk module, causing the Storage LED to blink. -
Page 11: Grounding The Chassis
(for example, by means of a power cord connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection). A power button on the rear panel allows users to power on the computer when it is in the sleep or hibernate mode. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 12: Reset Button
Power is being properly supplied Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode Gigabit LAN LEDs 1-6 Yellow 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode Not operating, or in 10 Mbps Ethernet mode Programmable 1-6 Green As defined by users DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 13: Connecting To Displays
BIOS settings. See “Chapter 3 BIOS Setup” for details. Serial Ports The DA-681A-I-WL1 offers 2 RS-232/422/485 ports with DB9 connectors and 10 RS-485 ports with terminal blocks. The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the following table: DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 14: Gigabit Lan Ports
The default IP addresses and netmasks of the Ethernet ports are as follows: Default IP Netmask Address LAN 1 192.168.3.127 255.255.255.0 LAN 2 192.168.4.127 255.255.255.0 LAN 3 192.168.5.127 255.255.255.0 LAN 4 192.168.6.127 255.255.255.0 LAN 5 192.168.7.127 255.255.255.0 LAN 6 192.168.8.127 255.255.255.0 DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 15: Relay Output
Note Normal open pin for the alarm relay. COM pin for the alarm relay. N.O. (Default) N.C. No Power Status Close Open Power ON (Normal) Open Close Power OFF Close Open Alert Trigger Close Open DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 16: Upgrading The Memory Module
NOTE If a memory module is already installed in the slot, push the two fasteners to free the module and then remove the module. Replace the top cover of the computer and fasten the screws. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 17: Installing A Msata Storage Card
The DA-681A-I-WL1 rackmount computer does not support hot swap and plug and play functions for the mSATA storage card. You must disconnect the power source to the computer before inserting or removing the mSATA storage card. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 18: Installing Sata Hard Disks
Disconnect the DA-681A-I-WL1 from its power source. Open the top cover of the DA-681A-I-WL1. The hard disk bracket should be installed on the top left side of the DA-681A-I-WL1. Remove the screws for the LED board. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... - Page 19 Install the four spacers on the embedded computer. Install the SATA hard disk / Solid State Disk in the hard disk bracket. Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the hard disk / Solid State Disk. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 20 Next, install the SATA hard disk / Solid State Disk and bracket in the DA-681A-I-WL1. Make sure the screws are firmly attached. Connect the SATA power cable to the computer. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 21 11. Properly position the cables, as shown in the following figure. ATTENTION The SATA hard disk kit and cables are not included in the basic shipment of the DA-681A-I-WL1 embedded computer. Any standard SATA disk cable and power cable can be used. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
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Page 22: Bios Setup
When you enter Setup Utility, a basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. General Help Select Item ↑↓. F5/ F6 Change Values Select Menu ←→ Setup Defaults Exit Save and Exit Select or go to Submenu. EN TER DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... - Page 23 The BIOS configuration screen will be shown when you enter the Setup Utility option, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The Processor Type information will vary depending on the computer model that you have purchased. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
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Page 24: Main Page
Main Page The Main page displays basic system hardware information, such as model name, BIOS version, and CPU type. Advanced Settings Select the Advanced tab in the BIOS setup utility to open the advanced features screen. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 25: Boot Configuration
Boot Configuration This item allows users to configure the default value of Numlock. Options: On (default), Off. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 26: Sata Configuration
This item allows you to enable/disable hot-plugging capabilities (the ability to remove the drive while the computer is running) for the storage drives installed. Options: Disabled (default for Port 0), Enabled (default for Port 1 and Port 2) DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 27: Intel Rapid Storage Technology
This option allows users to configure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To configure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology settings, select the Device Management option when setting the Intel RST Premium mode, or saving changes and rebooting the computer. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 28: Cpu Configuration
CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores This item indicates the number of cores that can be enabled in each processor package. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 29: Video Configuration
2D/3D graphics performance. DVMT Total Gfx Mem This option 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. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 30: Chipset Configuration
This option allows you to configure the chipset settings. Power ON after Power Failure This option allows you to enable/disable the computer from automatically powering up after system power is re-enabled. Options: ON (default), OFF, Last State DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 31: Sio Ite8786E
SIO ITE8786E This option allows users to configure serial port settings. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... - Page 32 Options: RS232 (default), RS422, RS485 UART Port 2 Configuration UART Port 2 Options: Enabled (default), Disabled Base I/O Address Options: 2F8h (default), 3F8h Interrupt Options: IRQ3 (default), IRQ4 UART Mode Options: RS232 (default), RS422, RS485 DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 33 Hardware Monitor This option allows users to view stats on the computer such as CPU and system temperature, voltage levels, and other chipset information. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
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Page 34: Security Settings
This item indicates if the system has a TPM module configured and provides information on its type. TPM State This item allows users to view the current TPM settings. Clear TPM This item allows users to remove all TPM context associated with a specific owner. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 35: Set Supervisor Password
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. After setting the supervisor password, users can choose when the input password screen will pop up. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 36: Power Settings
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) DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 37: Boot Settings
Used to enable or disable boot-up from USB devices. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled Timeout This option allows users to set the number of seconds that the firmware will wait before booting the system with the default boot selection. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 38: Efi
This option allows you to exit without saving any changes that might have been made to the BIOS. Options: Yes (default), No Load Optimal Defaults This option allows you to revert to the factory default BIOS values. Options: Yes (default), No DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... -
Page 39: Load Custom Defaults
Incorrect BIOS updates may permanently damage the computer. We strongly recommend that you contact the Moxa technical support team for assistance to obtain all necessary tools and the most current information before attempting to upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual... - Page 40 Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Disk Before upgrading the BIOS, you must create a bootable USB drive for the system. Search for “format” and select Create and format hard disk partitions. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 41 You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. Contact Moxa’s technical department for assistance. Get the BIOS upgrade file (includes an efi folder and an xxxx.efi file) Copy the efi folder and xxxx.efi file to the bootable USB disk. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 42 In the SHELL environment console, type fs0:, then go to the directory where the upgrade file is located and type xxxxxx.efi (the name of the file is based on the upgrade file you get from Moxa). The upgrade program will run automatically. Wait for the process to complete. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 43 Access each device path fsx (x is the device index), then type ls to view the content of the boot device until you located the upgrade file and run it. ATTENTION Do NOT switch off the power supply to the computer during the BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash. DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
- Page 44 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). DA-681A-I-WL1 Series Hardware User Manual...
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