A pack of thermal pads for installing optional M.2 storage and memory modules • Quick installation guide (printed) • Warranty card • NOTE Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Model Descriptions The DA-820E Series includes the following models: DA-820E-C3-H-T: IEC 61850-3 3U rackmount computer with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1320PE • processor, 4 GbE ports, 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 6 DIs, 2 DOs, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 HDMI ports, 1 VGA port, 1 M.2 M-key slot, 4 SATA slots, -40 to 70°C operating temp., 1 DA-PWR-...
IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and IEC 60255 compliant for power substation automation systems • EN 50121-4 compliant for railway wayside applications • 2 x HDMI + 1x VGA • • 6 x DI/ 2 x DO and alarm relay DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Hardware Block Diagram DA-820E Basic System Hardware Specifications NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://moxa.com. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This chapter describes the hardware installation and connector interfaces of the DA-820E embedded computers. Mounting the DA-820E on to a Rack The DA-820E computer comes with a rack-mounting kit that includes the following items: The 6 screws included in the package are of the following specifications: DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes above the maximum rating, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Use only one conductor in a clamping point between the AC power source and the power input. The rear panel is equipped with a Power button for power on the computer from sleep or hibernate mode. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Power Neutral source. Power Negative PWR Negative is connect to the – terminal for the DC Power No function Bond Earth is connected to the Chassis Ground via a jumper on the Bond Earth terminal block. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Power Button There is a power button on the rear panel, allowing users to press the button to power on the computer again in case the computer is in sleep or hibernate mode. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Steady On Module LEDs Green/ Reserved for LAN-port and serial-port expansion cards 1 to 8 Yellow Blinking Steady On Programmable Green Indicator of statuses or for debugging, as defined by users. LEDs 1 to 8 Blinking DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
For optimal video streaming reliability, we recommended using premium certified HDMI cables. The pin definitions of the VGA connector are listed in the following table: Pin No. Signal Definition GREEN BLUE DDC Data HSYNC VSYNC DDC Clock DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
To install a USB Dongle Kit inside your DA-820E computer, do the following: Power off the DA-820E computer and remove the upper cover of the computer. The USB Dongle Kit includes a USB mounting bracket, a U-shaped bracket, and 3 screws. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Attach the USB device to the USB port inside the DA-820E computer. Replace the top cover of the computer. NOTE The maximum dimensions of the USB flash drives should not exceed 16 x 8 x 43 mm (L x W x H). DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Refer to the following figure and table for the pin sequence and definitions. 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps TRD(0)+ TRD(0)- TRD(1)+ – TRD(2)+ – TRD(2)- TRD(1)- – TRD(3)+ – TRD(3)- DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
For pin definitions and wiring methods, see the figures below. Relay Output The DA-820E provides a relay output located on the rear panel of the computer. Refer to the figure on the right for detailed pin definition of the relay output connectors. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
DA-820E. To insert DDR4 memory and M.2 storage, please follow the following instructions: Disconnect the DA-820E from its power source. Unfasten the screws on the bottom of the computer, and then take off the cover. Find the location of the DDR4 slots to insert memory modules. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Push down the memory module, making sure that the two fasteners snap in place and hold the module firmly. Find the location of the M.2 slot. Insert the M.2 storage card into the slot and fasten the screw to secure the M.2 storage. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
The DA-820E comes with four SATA slots that allow users to install four 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD in the computer. Follow these steps to install a SATA disk. Unfasten the screw on the storage disk tray and remove the tray door. There are four disk trays available. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Turn back to the rear side of the tray and fasten four screws. See the following diagram for details. There are two plastic rails inside the slot. Make sure to insert the storage tray into the rails. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Insert the expansion module into the slot. Make sure the module has been successfully inserted. Fasten the screws to complete. Recommended Torque: 5.0 ±0.5 kgf-cm. ATTENTION Please ensure to power off the computer first and then install/remove the expansion modules. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Refer to the following table for the interface details of each slot (from left to right) Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 PCIe x8 (4-lane) PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe x1 Gen. 3 Gen. 3 Gen. 3 Gen. 3 DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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To insert the module, remove the screw on the protection plate first, and then remove the plate. Insert the module on the slot carefully. Make sure the module has been successfully inserted. Fasten the screw on the module. Recommended Torque: 5.0 ±0.5 kgf-cm. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Please ensure to power off the computer first and then install/remove the PCIe/PCI modules. RTC battery The DA-820E Series uses CR2032W for RTC battery. Please follow the instructions to replace the battery. Remove the upper case and find the RTC battery located next to the power supply case.
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Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you need to replace your battery. Caution There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions on the battery. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Setup Utility: Enter the BIOS configuration menu • Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension: Enter the AMT configuration menu (not supported in • models with Intel® Celeron® and Core™ i3 processors) Select F2 to enter the BIOS configuration. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Select or go to Submenu. ENTER The BIOS configuration screen will be shown when you enter the Setup Utility option. NOTE The Processor Type information may vary depending on the model that you have purchased. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Main Page The Main page displays basic hardware information, such as model name, BIOS version, and CPU type. Advanced Settings Select the Advanced tab in the main menu to open the advanced features screen. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
ATA Port Hot Plug This setting allows you to enable/disable hot-plugging capabilities (the ability to remove the drive while the computer is running) that are configured by software for installed storage drives. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels for details. Intel Rapid Storage Technology This section allows users to configure Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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After enabling Map SATA Root Port under VMD, saving changes, and rebooting the system, you can select the Device Manager to configure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology settings. ATTENTION Only SATA slots 1 and 2 support BIOS SATA configuration and Intel RST RAID. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) Turbo Mode Enable/Disable processor Turbo Mode. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) C states Enable/Disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go into C status when it's not 100% utilized. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
2D/3D graphics performance. DVMT Total Gfx Mem. This item 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-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Single power supply mode: This disables the front panel PWR2 power failed LED indicator. (default for single power supply model) Dual power supply mode: This enables the front panel PWR2 power failed LED indicator. (default for dual power supply model) DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
When Disabled ME will be put into ME Temporarily Disabled Mode. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) ME Unconfig on RTC Clear When Disabled ME will not be unconfigured on RTC Clear. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) Unconfigure ME Unconfigure ME by resetting MEBx password to default. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This section allows you to configure the console redirection settings. Console Serial Redirect When the Console Redirection Function is enabled, the console information will be sent both to the display monitor and the serial port. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Disable: Disable the UART port 2 connection Enable: Enable the UART port 2 connection (default) Hardware Monitor This section allows you to view stats such as CPU and system temperature, voltage levels, and other chipset information. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This item shows if the system has TMP device and its type. TPM State This item allows you view the status of current TPM settings. Clear TPM This item allows users to remove all TPM context associated with a specific owner. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This item allows you to set the supervisor password. Select the Set Supervisor Password option and enter the password and confirm the password again. 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. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Enable: System will ask for the password on post time Disable: System will ask for the password to go to the setup utility Config-Only: System will only ask for the password when you select the config (F2) option DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This item allows users to power on or power off the USB ports on the front panel. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) Power On USB2 (Internal) This item allows users to power on or power off the internal USB port of the computer. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
USB Boot Set booting to USB boot devices capability. Options: Enabled (Default), Disabled Timeout This item allows users to set the number of seconds that the firmware will wait before booting from the default boot selection. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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This item allows users to select the boot order. Use F5 (move down) or F6 (move up) to change the boot order. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
This item allows you to revert to the factory default BIOS values. Options: Yes (default), No Load Custom Defaults This item allows you to load custom default values for the BIOS settings. Options: Yes (default), No DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “F2” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen will appear. Five options will be available: Select Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension to enter the AMT configuration. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Press <Enter> to start the login procedure. Type the default password: admin DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Select Intel® AMT Configuration to enable remote access without a local user present for consent, select User Consent, and then select User Opt-in and change the value to None. Set static IP or DHCP by request. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
You can use any AMT tool available to run the remote management function using a web browser. Type the IP address of your computer as configured in the AMT configuration settings with port 16993. The AMT logon screen will appear. Click Log On and type the username (admin) and password. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Secure Boot helps computers resist attacks and infection from malware. The feature defines an interface between the operating system and BIOS. It detects tampering with boot loaders, key operation system files, and unauthorized option ROMs by validating their digital signatures. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Set as “enabled” in “Restore Secure Boot to Factory Settings” under Administer Secure Boot menu. Press F10 as save and exist. Moxa has included the Microsoft key in the BIOS by default. If you cannot boot up the computer using a non-Windows OS, use the following examples. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Enroll EFI Image Enter Administer Secure Boot and select the option Select a UEFI file as trusted for execution. Enter the loader name followed by the UEFI standard \EFI\BOOT\BOOT{machine type short-name}. E.g., efi\boot\BootX64.efi, Debian (EFI\debian\grubx64.efi), Suse (EFI\opensuse\grubx64.efi) DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Enroll Customer Key Enter “DB OPTION” and enroll your key. Please make sure your key is CRT format and uses RSA 2048 or better. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
Before upgrading the BIOS, you must create a bootable USB drive as a system boot device for use in the future. Insert a USB disk in the computer’s USB drive. Search for “format” and select Create and format hard disk partitions. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. Contact Moxa’s technical department for assistance. 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-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Select the USB Disk. The screen will switch to the SHELL environment. Type fs0:, go to the directory where the upgrade file is located, and type xxxxxx.efi (the file name is based on the upgrade file from Moxa). DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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When the upgrade is finished, the computer will automatically reboot. You can check the BIOS version on the Main page to confirm the upgrade. If the system has more than one boot device, you will see more than one fsx (x represents the number). DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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Go to each fsx (x stands for the number) and type ls to view the content of the boot device. If you find an upgrade file, run it. DA-820E Series Hardware User Manual...
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