DFI VC500-CMS Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
VC500-CMS
Fanless In-Vehicle System
© February 17, 2025 DFI Inc.
Package Contents
• 1 VC500-CMS System Unit
• 1 Power Connector
• 1 Mounting Bracket
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  • Page 1 Quick Installation Guide VC500-CMS Fanless In-Vehicle System www.dfi.com Package Contents • 1 VC500-CMS System Unit • 1 Power Connector • 1 Mounting Bracket © February 17, 2025 DFI Inc.
  • Page 2: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front View - Without PoE Series Antenna Hole 3 Pin Terminal Block LAN 1/2 Line-Out USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-In Line-In COM5 Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 3 Front View - 4 PoE Antenna Hole 3W3 Connector Line-Out LAN 1/2 Mic-IN USB 3.1 Gen 2 Line-In COM5 PoE Ports Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 4 Front View - PoE Series 3W3 Connector Antenna Hole LAN 1/2 Line-Out USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-In Line-In COM5 PoE Ports Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 5 Front View - 10G Series Antenna Hole 3W3 Connector Line-Out LAN 1/2 Mic-In USB 3.1 Gen 2 Line-In COM5 10G Fiber Ports Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 6 Rear View Remote Switch DP++ Power Button SIM Slots Reset Button Antenna Hole Power Status LED (Yellow) COM 1/2/3/4 Storage Activity LED (Red) USB 3.1 Gen2 2.5" SATA Drive Bays DP++ / HDMI Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 7: Removing The Chassis Cover

    The 12 screws on both left and right sides of the system are used to secure the cover to the chassis. Remove the screws and put them in a safe place for later use. Bottom View Left View Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 8: Right View

    Right View Step 2: Lift the cover to open the system. Step 3: The board can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 9: Installing An Antenna

    2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. Step 1: There are antenna holes reserved on every side of the system and covered by rubber plugs. Please remove the plug prior to installing an antenna. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 10 Connect the internal cable to the board's antenna connector, screw the antenna connector through the antenna hole with washers and nuts, and screw on the antenna as illustrated below. Antenna Chassis Wall Module Connector Cable Antenna Connector Washer Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 11 The 2.5" HDD/SDD slots on the front side of the system. Find the keyslot. Insert the key included inside the package to unlock it. Lock: Unlock: Step 2: Once unlocked, press in gently the eject button until the tray is released. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 12 Push the tray back in and close the drive latch to lock the drive in place. Important: Excessive force may damage its mechanical parts. If the HDD/SSD is inserted backward into the slot, forcing the device may damage the slot. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 13: Expansion Slots

    The M.2 and SO-DIMM sockets are located on the mainboard. Please disassemble the following items first to access them. A. SSD Slot B. Daughter Board C. Heat-dissipation Plate B. Daughter Board A. SSD Slot C. Heat-dissipation Plate Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 14 After removing the screws, gently pull the SSD slot out of the system. B. Daughter Board Remove five mounting screws and put them in a safe place for later use. To disengage the daughter board, gently pull the board out of the system. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 15 C. Heat-Dissipation Plate Remove four mounting screws and put them in a safe place for later use. Disassemble the heat dissipation plate and lift it up to access the SODIMM sockets. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 16: Installing The M.2 Module

    3. Locate the M.2 socket on the system board 4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket. 5. Make sure the standoff screw is removed from the standoff. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 17 Screw tight the card onto the stand-off with a screw driver and a stand-off screw until the gap between the card and the stand-off closes up. The card should be lying parallel to the board when it’s correctly mounted. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 18: Installing The So-Dimm Module

    1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the SO-DIMM socket on the system board 4. Make sure the notch on memory card is aligned to the key on the socket. Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 19 Inspect that the clip sits in the notch. If not, please pull the clips outward, release and remove the card, and mount it again. Step 3 Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 20: Mounting Options

    Locate the mounting holes on the bottom of the system as shown in the photo. Screw on the two brackets onto the system with six screws as illustrated below. Wall Mount Bracket Wall Mount Bracket Quick Installation Guide | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 21 DFI reserves the right to change the specifications at any time prior to the product's release. This QR may be based on the product’s revision. For more documentation and drivers, please visit the download page at www.dfi.com/ downloadcenter, or via the QR codes to the right.

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