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VC500-CMS
In-Vehicle System
User's Manual
© February 17, 2025 DFI Inc.

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  • Page 1 VC500-CMS In-Vehicle System User’s Manual © February 17, 2025 DFI Inc.
  • Page 2: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class A

    1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- are the properties of the respective owners. pliance 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. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main ............................29 Advanced ..........................29 RC ACPI Configuration ....................30 CPU Configuration ......................30 Power & Performance ....................31 PCH-FW Configuration ....................31 Trusted Computing ......................32 NCT6126D Super IO Configuration ................32 NCT6126D Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port 1,2 Configuration ....33 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be based on editions that do not resemble your actual products. Please visit our website or contact our sales representa- • 1 VC500-CMS System Unit tives for the latest editions. •...
  • Page 5: Static Electricity Precautions

    Make sure the system is placed or mounted correctly and stably to prevent the chance of dropping or falling may cause damage. • The openings on the system shall not be blocked and shall be kept in distance from User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Front View - 4 PoE Antenna Hole Antenna Hole 3W3 Connector 3 Pin Terminal Block LAN 1/2 Line-Out LAN 1/2 Line-Out USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-IN USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-In Line-In Line-In COM5 COM5 PoE Ports User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 7: Front View - Poe Series

    Front View - 10G Series Antenna Hole Antenna Hole 3W3 Connector 3W3 Connector LAN 1/2 Line-Out LAN 1/2 Line-Out USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-In USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mic-In Line-In Line-In COM5 COM5 10G Fiber Ports PoE Ports User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 8: Rear View

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 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 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 9: Dimensions

    4 x PoE ports at 15.4W or 2 x 10G SFP+ ports Wide Range Power Input: 9~50Vdc power input with power ignition management Multiple Expansions: 1x miniPCIe and 4x M.2 slots Wide-Temperature: Operating temperature: Up to -20 ~ 70°C (SKU dependent) User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Realtek ALC888 Interface 1 x Mic-in and 1 x Line-in ETHERNET Controller 1 x Intel® i219AT 1 x Intel® i210IT Indicators 1 x Storage Activity (Red) 1 x Power Status (Yellow) 2 x Programmable general purpose (TBD) User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 11 1 x 2242/2280 M-Key-slot (PCIe gen3 x4 & SATA) supporting Intel® Optane memory (Both of the M10 and H10) and NVMe H420E: 1 x 3042/3052 B-key (USB3.0 only) with dual SIM slots on faceplate 1 x 2242/2280 M-Key-slot (SATA only) User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 12 STANDARDS AND Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure 1, OP:10G 11ms, Non-OP: 40G 11ms (Tested by SSD, HDD is not support) CERTIFICATIONS Vibration MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6C-3, Category 4 Composite wheeled vehicle Table 514.6C-VI Certifciation CE, FCC, RoHS, E-Mark User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installations

    The 12 screws on both left and right sides of the system are used to secure the cover to the Left View chassis. Remove the screws and put them in a safe place for later use. Bottom View Right View User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 2: Lift the cover to open the system. Step 3: The board can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 15: Installing An Antenna

    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 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 16: Inserting A 2.5" Hdd/Sdd

    Once unlocked, press in gently the eject button until the tray is released. 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. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 17: Installing A 3W3 Adaptor Cable

    To assembly a 3W3 adaptor cable, please look at the illustration below for more information. To purchase the accessories below, please contact our local dealer or DFI sales representative for more information. █ 3W3 adaptor cable (with a power switch & an ignition cable ) Part No.: A81-004363-054G...
  • Page 18: 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 C. Heat-dissipation Plate A. SSD Slot User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 19: Ssd Slot

    Disassemble the heat dissipation plate and lift it up to access the SODIMM sockets. 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. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 20: Installing The M.2 Module

    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. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 21: Installing The So-Dimm Module

    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 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 22: Mounting Options

    Locate the mount- ing 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 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - System Settings

    ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 24: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS X Jumper Settings M.2 Key Power ( M2JP2 ) Clear BIOS (JP1 ) „ 1-2 On: Normal (default) „ 2-3 On: Clear BIOS „ 1-2 On: 3V3 (default) „ 2-3 On: 3V3SB User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 25: Key Power ( M2Jp1 )

    Chapter 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS Mini PCIe Power ( MPJP1 ) M.2 Key Power ( M2JP1 ) „ 2-3 On: 3V3 (default) „ 1-2 On: 3V3SB „ 1-2 On: 3V3SB „ 2-3 On: 3V3 (default) User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 26: Usb Power Control ( Jp24 )

    DI 4~7 Power (ISJP3) ISJP5: ISJP1, ISJP2, ISJP3, ISJP4: „ 1-2 On: 5VSB (default) „ 1-2 On: DIO Power (default) „ 1-2 On: 5VSB „ 2-3 On: 5V (default) „ 2-3 On: 5V „ 2-3 On: GND User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 27: Power On/ Off Control Table ( Sw3 )

    0 (On) 24V_SEL 0 (On) 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min Power On Delay On/Off 10 Min Pin 2 On/Off 15 Min PON_EN Defined by BIOS (default) 0 (On) 30 Min Defined by jumper 1 Hr User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 28: Chapter 4 - Bios Settings

    When “X” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 29: Main

    The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays min- utes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 30: Rc Acpi Configuration

    The system enter soft-off state after power failure. Power-on signal input is abled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled. required to power up the system. Last State The system returns to the last state right before power failure. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 31: Power & Performance

    Enable or disable CPU Power Management. It allows CPU to enter "C states" when it’s idle and nothing is executing. Firmware Update Configuration Configure Management Engine Technology Parameters. Note: The sub-menus are detailed in following sections. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 32: Trusted Computing

    "Security Device Support" is disabled. Select WatchDog Timer Unit — Second or Minute. SuperIO WatchDog Timer Set SuperIO WatchDog Timer Timeout value. The range is from 0 (disabled) to 255. Note: The sub-menus are detailed in following sections. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 33: Nct6126D Super Io Configuration ► Serial Port 1,2 Configuration

    Serial Port Serial Port Enable or disable serial port. Enable or disable serial port. Electrical Interface Mode Electrical Interface Mode Choose mode between RS232 / RS485 / RS422 Choose mode between RS232 / RS485 / RS422 User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 34: Serial Port 5 Configuration

    NCT6126D Super IO Configuration ► Serial Port 5 Configuration NCT6126D HW Monitor This section displays the system’s health information, i.e. voltage readings, CPU and system Serial Port temperatures, and fan speed readings Enable or disable serial port. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 35: Nct6126D Hw Monitor ► Smart Fan Function

    SYS Smart Fan/CPU Smart Fan Control = [Disabled] • Fix Fan Speed Count Set the fan speed, the value ranging from 1-100%, 100% being full speed. The fans will always operate at the specified speed regardless of gauged temperatures. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 36: Serial Port Console Redirection Usb Configuration

    Select parity bits: None, Even, Odd, Mark or Space. Enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support. Stop Bits Select stop bits: 1 bit or 2 bits. Flow Control Select flow control type: None or RTS/CTS. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 37: Network Stack Configuration

    Set the number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys Other PCI devices to set the value. Determines OpROM execution policy for devices otherthan Network, Storage, or Video. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 38: Usb Power Control

    Chapter 4 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced USB Power Control USB Power 5V_Dual: Support system wake from S3/S4 by USB KB&MS 5V: No Support system wake from S3/S4 by USB KB&MS User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 39: Chipset

    X Chipset Chipset Graphics Configuration Primary Display Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device to be the primary display. Internal Graphics Keep IGFX "Enabled" or "Disabled" based on the setup options, or select "Auto" for auto-detec- tion. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 40: Peg Port Configuration

    PEG Port Configuration PEG Port Configuration ► PEG Port Feature Configuration Detect Non-Compliance Device Enable Root Port Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG Enable/Disable the Root Port Max Link Speed Configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 41: Pch-Io Configuration

    DXE and If VTD_INFO_PPI is installed in PEI. ) TBT tree won't be included in the exception list. DMA Control Guarantee Enable/Disable DMA_CONTROL_GUARANTEE bit. Hybrid Storage Mode Select Hybrid Storage detection and configuration Mode. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 42: Pci Express Configuration

    This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Rapid Storage configuration along with Intel® Optane™ system acceleration on Serial ATA devices. Ports and Hot Plug Enable or disable the Serial ATA port and its hot plug function. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 43: Hd Audio Configuration

    Chapter 4 BIOS SETTINGS Chipset PCH-IO Configuration ► HD Audio Configuration HD Audio Control the detection of the HD Audio device. Disabled HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled HDA will be unconditionally enabled. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 44: Security

    Secure Boot. Press Enter and a prompt will show up for you to confirm. Reset To Setup Mode Clear the database from the NVRAM, including all the keys and signatures installed in the Key Management menu. Press Enter and a prompt will show up for you to confirm. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 45: Vehicle

    System Off Delay - Range 0 ~36000 (Sec.) with 1 second interval. Rearrange the system boot order of available boot devices. OS Protection Time (Sec.) OS Protection Time- Range: Range 120~36000 (Sec.) with 10 second intervals. Battery(Vin) Low Monitor Battery(Vin) Low Monitor User's Manual | VC500-CMS...
  • Page 46: Save And Exit

    Select this option to save BIOS configuration settings to a USB flash device. ► Restore Setting from file This field will appear only when a USB flash device is detected. Select this field to restore set- ting from the USB flash device. User's Manual | VC500-CMS...

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