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Seventh Edition, August 2011
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© 2011 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer User’s Manual Seventh Edition, August 2011 www.moxa.com/product © 2011 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Moxa. Moxa provides this document as is, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, its particular purpose. Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this manual, or to the products and/or the programs described in this manual, at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Model Descriptions and Package Checklist ....................1-2 Appearance ............................1-3 Dimensions ............................1-4 Features ............................1-4 Hardware Block Diagram ........................1-5 DA-681 Basic System ........................1-5 Hardware Specifications ........................1-5 Non-standard Baudrates ........................1-7 Hardware Installation ........................
  • Page 4 Peripherals ............................3-9 OnChip IDE Device ........................3-10 IDE HDD Block Mode ......................3-10 On-Chip Channel 0/1 PCI IDE ....................3-10 IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave PIO ..................3-10 IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave UDMA ................... 3-10 Onboard Device ........................3-11 USB Controller ........................3-11 USB 2.0 Controller ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Moxa DA-681 series x86-based industrial ready-to-run embedded computer. This manual introduces the hardware installation, connector interfaces and BIOS setup of the DA-681. For software configuration and management, please refer to the user’s manual for your operating system.

  • Page 6: Overview

    The DA-681 runs Linux, WinCE 6.0, or Windows XP Embedded (pre-installed), providing a friendly environment for developing sophisticated application software. The great software support that Moxa provides makes the programmer’s job easier, and helps programmers develop bug-free code quickly and at a lower cost.

  • Page 7: Appearance

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Introduction Each model is shipped with following standard items: • 1 DA-681 Embedded Computer • Quick Installation Guide • Documentation & Software CD • Ethernet Cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm • Product Warranty Statement...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Introduction Dimensions Features The DA-681 Basic System has the following features: • IEC 61850-3 certified for power substation automation systems (DPP-T models only) • Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor with 400 MHz FSB • 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting DDR2 400 up to 1GB (512 Mb built-in) •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Block Diagram

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Introduction Hardware Block Diagram DA-681 Basic System Hardware Specifications Computer CPU: Intel Celeron M 1 GHz processor OS (pre-installed): WinCE 6.0, Windows XP Embedded SP3, Linux 2.6 System Chipset: Intel 910GMLE + ICH6M chipset BIOS: 4 mega-bit Flash BIOS, PCI Plug & Play, ACPI function support FSB: 400 MHz System Memory: 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket supporting DDR2 400;...

  • Page 10: Ethernet Interface

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Introduction Ethernet Interface LAN: 6 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45) Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in Serial Interface Serial Standards: • 4 RS-232 ports (DB9 male) • 8 RS-485 ports (terminal block) ESD Protection: 15 KV for all signals...

  • Page 11: Non-Standard Baudrates

    Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty Non-standard Baudrates Moxa’s UART ASIC, supports most non-standard baudrates in the range 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps. In fact, supported baudrates are much denser towards the lower values. For example, no baudrates are supported between the integers 5320 and 5323, but 49 baudrates are supported between the integers 387 and 388. Of course this is the way it should be, since serial devices that require using non-standard baudrates generally use slower baudrates.
  • Page 12 WARNING Communication between a serial device and a Moxa UART port may not work correctly if the serial device uses a baudrate that it not within the correct tolerance of a baudrate calculated from either formula A or formula B.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation The DA-681 Series of embedded computers are compact and rugged, making them suitable for industrial applications. The LED indicators allow users to monitor performance and identify trouble spots quickly, and multiple ports are provided for connecting a variety of different devices. The DA-681 embedded computers come with a reliable and stable hardware platform that lets you devote the bulk of your time to application development.

  • Page 14: Placement Options

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Placement Options Desktop Place your DA-681 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, leave some space between the DA-681 and other equipment. Do not place equipment or objects on top of the DA-681, as this might damage the computer’s internal components.
  • Page 15 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Step 2: Installing the rackmount ears to the DA-681. Use 6 screws to attach one rackmount ear to one side of the DA-681. Repeat this procedure for the ear on the other side of the DA-681.

  • Page 16: Wiring Requirements

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Wiring Requirements The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic device: • Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.

  • Page 17: Wiring The Power Inputs

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Wiring the Power Inputs For SP Models...

  • Page 18: For Dp Models

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation For DP Models...

  • Page 19: For Dpp-T Models

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation For DPP-T Models...

  • Page 20: Power Input Wiring Description

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Power Input Wiring Description Read the following section for a detailed power input wiring description. Terminal Number Description Note PWR1 Line / DC + is connected to the positive (+) PWR1 Line / DC + terminal if the power source is DC, or to the Line terminal if the power source is AC.

  • Page 21: Hipot (Dielectric Strength) Testing

    For DC Power Input The DA-681 series low voltage DC power supply features reverse polarity protection and dual independent inputs. The dual power inputs allow the connection of two DC sources with the same nominal voltage to provide redundant power supply inputs.

  • Page 22: Reset Button

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation When finished, press the Power Switch button to start the system. It will take about 30 to 60 seconds for your operating system to boot up. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button initiates a hardware warm reboot. The button plays the same role as a desktop PC’s reset button.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Display

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Connecting to a Display Your DA-681 embedded computer comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector to connect to the VGA monitor. Be sure to remove the power before you connect or disconnect the monitor cable.

  • Page 24: Connecting Usb Devices

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation ATTENTION Please note that without the Y-type cable, the PS/2 connector on the DA-681 can only work with a PS/2 keyboard. A PS/2 mouse will not function when directly connected to the PS/2 connector on the DA-681 embedded computer.

  • Page 25: Upgrading The Memory Module

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Default IP Address Netmask 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 Upgrading the Memory Module The DA-681 embedded computer supports one 200-pin DDR2 400/533 SODIMM module, up to 1 GB. One DDR2 SDRAM memory module is pre-installed.
  • Page 26 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation However, DDR2 SDRAM memory has been installed already. To upgrade the memory, you need to remove the original memory by pushing two clutches at both sides of the module. Gently insert the new memory into the module. Make sure the direction is correct.

  • Page 27: Installing A Compactflash Card

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation Push the memory all the way down to complete. Installing a CompactFlash Card The DA-681 embedded computer comes with a CompactFlash socket. To insert a CompactFlash card, follow these instructions. 1. Disconnect the DA-681 from its power source.

  • Page 28: Installing A Sata Hard Disk

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation 3. Insert the CompactFlash card into the socket. Push downwards to make sure that the card is firmly inserted. ATTENTION Make sure you insert the card in the right direction. The card cannot be inserted if you insert the card in the wrong direction.
  • Page 29 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation 2. Open the top cover of the DA-681. A hard disk bracket is located on the right side of the DA-681. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the hard disk bracket.
  • Page 30 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer Hardware Installation 5. Next, install the SATA hard disk and hard disk bracket back into the DA-681. Make sure the screws are firmly attached. 6. Connect the SATA disk cable and power cable to the SATA hard disk.

  • Page 31: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the DA-681 embedded computers. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the operating system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these basic input/output peripherals.

  • Page 32: Entering The Bios Setup Utility

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “Del” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen will appear. A basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these descriptions to learn how to scroll about the screen, how to select by pressing “Enter,”...

  • Page 33: System Security

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup System Security To set up system security, select the “Security” option under “Main” to bring up the following screen. This menu includes two options: “Set Password” and “Security Option.” When you select the Set Password option, a pop-up “Enter Password:” window will appear on the screen. The password that you type will replace the password stored in the CMOS memory.

  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Advanced Settings The “Advanced Features” screen will appear when choosing the “Advanced” item from the main menu. Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot Device This option allows users to select or change the device boot priority. You may set 3 levels of priority to determine the boot up sequence for different bootable devices, such as a hard drive, CD-ROM, and removable devices.

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features When you select the “Advanced BIOS Features” option under the “Advanced” menu, the following configuration menu will appear. CPU Features Virus Warning This item allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts to write data into this area, the BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and sound an audio alarm (beep).

  • Page 36: Typematic Rate Setting

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Typematic Rate Setting When “Enabled” both “Typematic Rate” and “Typematic Delay” can be configured. Typematic Rate determines the keystroke repeat rate used by the keyboard controller. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) The rate at which the keyboard will repeat a keystroke if users press key continuously.

  • Page 37: Execute Disable Bit

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit Intel hardware-based security feature can help reduce system exposure to viruses and malicious code. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled. Advanced Chipset Settings System BIOS Cacheable The BIOS ROM addresses F0000h to FFFFFh are cached, and the cache controller is enabled to access the system.

  • Page 38: Dvmt Mode

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup DVMT Mode Setting the DVMT operating mode. When set to “Fixed,” the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to “DVMT,” the graphics driver will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

  • Page 39: Pci/Vga Palette Snoop

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This item can be used to fix the color display error of non-standard VGA display adaptors such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled PCI Latency Timer (CLK) Configure PCI Latency Time to optimize the PCI speed.

  • Page 40: Onchip Ide Device

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup OnChip IDE Device IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is otherwise known as block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. Select the “Enabled” option if your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do). The system will automatically determine the optimal number of blocks to read and write per sector.

  • Page 41: Onboard Device

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Onboard Device USB Controller This feature allows you to enable/disable the USB controller. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled USB 2.0 Controller This feature allows you to enable/disable the USB 2.0 controller. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled USB Keyboard Support This item is useful for DOS systems.

  • Page 42: Onboard I/O Chip Setup

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Onboard I/O Chip Setup Debug Port Select an address and corresponding interrupt for this debug port. This port is only for engineers who are debugging programs. Options: Disabled (default), 3F8/IRQ4 PWRON after PWR-Fail This field determines whether your system will boot after restoring power from a power failure. If you select “On,”...

  • Page 43: Power

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Power The Power Setup Menu allows you to configure your system power-up/ power-down options. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Select the “Instant-Off” option if you would like the system to power down immediately after pushing the power button.

  • Page 44: Time (Hh: Mm: Ss) Alarm

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm You can set the hour, minute, and second of the “RTC Wake Up” function when “RTC Wake Up” is set to “Enabled.” Hardware Monitor CPU Warning Temperature This item sets the CPU warning temperature. When the CPU temperature is higher than this setting, the system will throttle down to 75%.

  • Page 45: Load Defaults

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Load Defaults Load System Default Settings Use this option to load system factory default settings instead of the current BIOS settings. This option is useful for when the system is unstable. Users do not need to remember what settings were active before the system fails.

  • Page 46: Exiting The Bios Setup

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Exiting the BIOS Setup To exit the BIOS setup utility, choose “Exit.” Pressing <ESC> will achieve the same result. Save & Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. A confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding.

  • Page 47: Upgrading The Bios

    DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Upgrading the BIOS This section describes how to upgrade the bios. Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Disk. There are two recommended methods for creating a bootable USB disk: Method 1: Use HP USB Disk Format Tool 1.
  • Page 48 Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade Tool and BIOS Binary File. You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. You can download it from the Moxa Download Center at: http://web4.moxa.com/support/download_center.asp 1. Get the BIOS upgrade installation file. The file name should have following format: BIOS_DA-68X_V1.0_Build_08042310.zip.
  • Page 49 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup Step 4: Run awdflash.exe to upgrade the BIOS. 1. If the BIOS Setup is correct, it will restart and boot from the USB disk. 2. Run awdflash xxxxxxx.Sxx from the command line to upgrade the BIOS. Replace xxxxxxx.Sxx with the BIOS binary file name discussed in Step 2.
  • Page 50 DA-681 Series Embedded Computer BIOS Setup ATTENTION Do NOT switch off the power supply during the BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash. Step 5: Load BIOS Default. 1. When the system reboots, the user should load the CMOS Setup default value again.

  • Page 51: Safety Installation Instructions

    Safety Installation Instructions A. RTC Battery Warning CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. B. Fuse Warning CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. C.

  • Page 52: Regulatory Statement Approval

    Regulatory Statement Approval This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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