DFI ES220-CS1S Compact Fanless Embedded System User Manual

DFI ES220-CS1S Compact Fanless Embedded System

Product Information:

Product Name: ES220F-CS Compact Fanless Embedded System User’s Manual: The user manual provides detailed information about the product, including its usage instructions and precautions. Copyright: The information in the user manual is protected by copyright. Any reproduction or transformation of the content without prior written permission from the copyright holders is prohibited. Trademarks: Product names or trademarks mentioned in the manual are for identification purposes only and belong to their respective owners. FCC and DOC Statement on Class A: The user manual contains a notice regarding changes or modifications to the equipment that are not approved by the responsible party, which may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. It also states that shielded interface cables must be used to comply with emission limits. About this Manual: The manual can be retrieved from the website and is subject to change and update without notice. It may be based on editions that do not resemble the actual product. For the latest editions, users are advised to visit the website or contact sales representatives. Warranty: The warranty does not cover damages or failures arising from misuse, inability to use, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components, or unauthorized repair. It is also void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents, or unauthorized repair. Users are instructed not to attempt service, adjustments, or repairs on their own unless specified in the manual and should contact the purchase point, factory, or authorized service agency for such work. The warranty does not cover any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages to modified or altered products. About this Package: The package contains various items. If any item is missing or damaged, users should contact their dealer or sales representative for assistance. The items in the package may differ from the information listed above depending on the sales region or models in which it was sold. Users are advised to contact their dealer or sales representative for information about the standard package in their region. Static Electricity Precautions: The manual provides precautions to prevent damage to the PC, system board, components, or devices due to static electrical discharge. Users are advised to keep the system board in its anti-static bag until installation, wear an antistatic wrist strap, and perform all preparation work on a static-free surface.

Product Usage Instructions

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up and potential damage to the product, follow these precautions:
   Keep the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
   Wear an antistatic wrist strap to discharge any static electricity from your body.
   Perform all preparation work on a static-free surface, such as an anti-static mat or a wooden table.

2. For the latest information and updates about the product, visit the website or contact the sales representatives.

3. The warranty does not cover damages or failures resulting from misuse, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components, or unauthorized repair. If you encounter any issues with the product, contact the purchase point, factory, or authorized service agency for assistance.

4. If any item is missing or damaged in the package, contact your dealer or sales representative for support.
   Note: The user manual provides more detailed information and instructions regarding the product’s usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Refer to the manual for complete guidance.

ES220F-CS
Copyright
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This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.
© 2023. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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.

About this Manual
This manual can be retrieved from the website.
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 representatives for the latest editions.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arises from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

About this Package

The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

• 1 ES220F-CS system unit with wallmount
• Adapter 12V 60W (optional)
• Power Cord 1830mm (optional)
• VESA mounting kit (optional)

Note: The items are subject to change in the developing stage.
The product and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some 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.

Safety Precautions

• Use the correct DC / AC input voltage range.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging in the power cord.
• There is danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent specifications of batteries recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humid environments.
• 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 other objects to make sure of proper air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.
• Dress the cables, especially the power cord, so they will not be stepped on, in contact with high temperature surfaces, or cause any tripping hazards.
• Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system and is compliant with the voltage and current ranges required by the system’s electrical specifications.
• If the system is to be unused or stored for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
  • The power cord or plug is damaged.
  • Liquid has penetrated the system.
  • The system has been exposed to moisture.
  • The system is not working properly.
  • The system is physically damaged.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the electricity outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the surface. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
• Before connecting, make sure that the power supply voltage is correct. The device is connected to a power outlet which should be grounded connection.

The system may burn fingers while running.
Wait for 30 minutes to handle electronic parts after power off

Introduction

Overview- 1 Storage

1. Power Button
2. Status LED, Reset Button
3. HDMI 2.0
4. USB 3.1
5. LAN 1 & LAN 2
6. Grounding Hole
7. COM 1
8. COM 2
9. USB 2.0
10. DC-in

Front View

1. Power Button
2. Status LED, Reset Button
3. HDMI 2.0
4. USB 3.1
5. LAN 1 & LAN 2
6. Grounding Hole
7. COM 1
8. COM 2
9. USB 2.0
10. DC-in

Dimensions

Key Features

• Two HDMI 2.0:
  2 x HDMI 2.0 Supports 4K@60Hz resolution

• Triple Storage:
  1 x M.2 SSD + 2 x 2.5″ SSD (optional)

• DDR4:
  2 x DDR4 SODIMM up to 64GB

• RAID Support:
  RAID support NAS/Server application

• Rich I/O:
  2 x Intel GbE, 4 x USB 3.1, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x COM

Specifications

Hardware Installations

Removing the Chassis Cover
Please observe the following guidelines and follow the instructions to open the system.

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

Step 1:
To remove the top cover – The 8 screws on the top 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. And then lift up the cover to remove it.
To remove the bottom cover – The 2 screws on the bottom 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. And then tilt up the cover to remove it.

Step 2:
Lift the cover to open the system.

Step 3:
The board can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.

Installing an M.2 Card

Please observe the following guidelines and follow the instructions to open the system.

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Step 1:
The 2 screws on the bottom 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.
Lift the cover to open the system. M.2 card slots can be easily accessed after the chassis cover is removed.

Step 2:
Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket.
Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly aligned.

Step 3:
Press the end of the card far from the socket down until against the stand-off

Step 4:`
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.

Installing an Antenna

Before installing the antenna, please make sure that the following safety cautions are wellattended.

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

Step 1:
There are antenna holes reserved on the front and back side of the system and covered by 4 knockout tabs. Please remove the knockout tabs prior to installing an antenna.

Step 2:
Use a flathead screwdriver and apply a little extra force to detach a knockout tab until it breaks off from the system.
Once the knockout tab is mostly detached, it will pretty quickly snap off, leaving you a nice hole for installing an antenna.

Step 3:
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.

Mounting Options
Wall Mount
The wall mount kit containing two mounting brackets — purchased as optional items — can be attached to the bottom of the system for mounting onto desired locations, such as walls, stands, or shelves. Locate the mounting holes on the bottom of the system as shown in the photo. Screw on the two brackets onto the system with four screws as illustrated below.

VESA Mount

The VESA mount bracket has two sets of pre-drilled mounting holes — 75mm x 75mm, 100mm x 100mm — to adapt to mounting variants.
Mount the bracket onto the tapped holes on the back of a monitor, a stand or a wall rack.
If equipment installed on monitor by VESA mount, the weight for monitor should under 6.1kg

BIOS Settings

Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added. It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings

Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only

Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen. The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the and keys simultaneously

Legends Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

System Date
The date format is , , . Press “Tab” to switch to the next field and press “-” or “+” to modify the value.

System Time
The time format is , , . 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 minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

Important:
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

RC ACPI Configuration

Wake system from S5 via RTC
When Enabled, the system will automatically power up at a designated time every day. Once it’s switched to [Enabled], please set up the time of day — hour, minute, and second — for the system to wake up.

State After G3
Select between S0 State, and S5 State. This field is used to specify what state the system is set to return to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

• S0 State The system automatically powers on after power failure.
• S5 State The system enter soft-off state after power failure. Power-on signal input is required to power up the system.
• Last State The system returns to the last state right before power failure.

CPU Configuration

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Active Processor Cores
Select number of cores to enable in each processor package: all or 1.

Power & Performance

Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) This field is used to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep® Technology, which helps optimize the balance between system’s power consumption and performance. After it is enabled in the
BIOS, EIST features can then be enabled via the operating system’s power management.

Turbo Mode
Enable or disable turbo mode of the processor. This field will only be displayed when EIST is enabled.

C states
Enable or disable CPU Power Management. It allows CPU to enter “C states” when it’s idle and nothing is executing.

PCH-FW Configuration

ME State
When this field is set to Disabled, ME will be put into ME Temporarily Disabled Mode.

Firmware Update Configuration
This field is used to enable or disable the Me FW Image Re-Flash function.

Note:
The sub-menus are detailed in following sections

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support
This field is used to enable or disable BIOS support for the security device such as an TPM 2.0 to achieve hardware-level security via cryptographic keys.

Pending operation
To clear the existing TPM encryption, select “TPM Clear” and restart the system. This field is not available when “Security Device Support” is disabled

NCT5525D Super IO Configuration

WatchDog Timer Unit
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.

NCT5525D Super IO Configuration
► Serial Port 1, 2 Configuration

Serial Port
Enable or disable serial port.
Electrical Interface Mode
Choose mode between RS232 / RS485 / RS422

NCT5525D HW Monitor This section displays the system’s health information, i.e. voltage readings, CPU and system temperatures.

USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support

• Enabled Enable Legacy USB support.
• Disabled Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
• Auto Disable Legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

XHCI Hand-off
Enable or disable XHCI Hand-off.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.

CSM Configuration

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

Network Stack Configuration

• Network Stack
  Enable or disable (Default) UEFI network stack. The following fields will appear when this field is enabled.

• Ipv4 PXE Support
  Enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available.

• Ipv6 PXE Support
  Enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will not be available.

• PXE boot wait time
  Set the wait time in seconds to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

• Media detect count
  Set the number of times the presence of media will be checked. Use either +/- or numeric keys to set the value.

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-detection.

PCH-IO Configuration

• PCI Express Configuration
  PCI Express Configuration Settings

• SATA And RST Configuration
  SATA Device Otpions Settings

• HD Audio Configuration
  HD Audio Subsystem Configuration Settings

• LAN1(I219)
  Enable or disable onboard NIC.

• Wake on LAN Enable
  Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system.

• Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment
  Enable/Disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. This is enabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB.

• Max TOLUD
  Assign the maximum value of Top Of Lower Usable DRAM (TOLUD). Select to specify a fixed value, or select “Dynamic” so that the assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller

PCH-IO Configuration
► PCI Express Configuration

Select one of the PCI Express channels and press enter to configure the following settings.
M.2-E, M.2-M, LAN2
Control the PCI Express Root Port

PCH-IO Configuration
► SATA And RST Configuration

SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA controller.
SATA Speed
This field is used to select SATA speed generation limit: Auto, Gen1, Gen2 or Gen3.
SATA Mode Selection
The mode selection determines how the SATA controller(s) operates.

• AHCI This option allows the Serial ATA controller(s) to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
• Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration 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.

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.

Security

Administrator Password
Set the administrator password. To clear the password, input nothing and press enter when a new password is asked. Administrator Password will be required when entering the BIOS.

Secure Boot

Secure Boot
Secure Boot feature is Active if secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the system is in user mode. The mode change requires platform reset.
Secure Boot Mode
Select the secure boot mode — Standard or Custom. When set to Custom, the following fields will be configurable for the user to manually modify the key database.
Restore Factory Keys
Force system to User Mode. Load OEM-defined factory defaults of keys and databases onto the 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.

Boot Setup Prompt Timeout
Set the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
Select the keyboard NumLock state: On or Off.
Quiet Boot
This section is used to enable or disable quiet boot option.
Boot Option Priorities
Rearrange the system boot order of available boot devices.

Save & Exit 

• Save Changes and Reset
  To save the changes, select this field and then press . A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made.

• Discard Changes and Reset
  To discard the changes, select this field and then press . A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.

• Restore Defaults
  To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press . A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.

• Boot Override
  Move the cursor to an available boot device and press Enter, and then the system will immediately boot from the selected boot device. The Boot Override function will only be effective for the current boot. The “Boot Option Priorities” configured in the Boot menu will not be changed.

  • Save Setting to file
    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 setting from the USB flash device

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files and specific instructions about how to update BIOS with the flash utility.
Notice : BIOS SPI ROM

1. The Intel®  Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model.
2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment from the factory and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on other system boards.
3. If you do not follow the methods above, the Intel® Management Engine will not be updated and will cease to be effective.

Note:

• a. You can take advantage of flash tools to update the default configuration of the BIOS (SPI ROM) to the latest version anytime.
• b. When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the technical person’s instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned or not.
• c. After updating unique MAC Address from manufacturing, NVM will be protected immediately after power cycle. Users cannot update NVM or MAC address.

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