Advantech DS-780 - Introduction; Product Features

DS-780 User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
Digital signage is one of the most effective and eye-catching communications medi-
ums on the market. Advantech DS-780 is an ideal digital signage player. It’s not only
a high graphic performance computer but also a low power for advanced Digital Sig-
nage Player. It powered by 6th generation Intel® Core™ U series processor and
designed with fanless solution. DS-780 supports 4K resolution by HDMI outputs and
has slide-in chassis design for maintaining the storage device easily.
The 6th generation Intel® Core™ U series support of HEVC / H.265 video decoding.
The HEVC / H.265 video compression technology can reduce video file size, reduc-
ing the occupied storage space, but also to reduce the network transmission network
bandwidth consumed, it is suitable for playing high-resolution video request.
DS-780 has 3 x HDMI ports to support triple display output simultaneously. And has 2
x GbE ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 1 x COM (RS-232) and 1 x combo Audio port (SPDIF /
Line-out / Mic-in) for system integration and application. For better connectivity, it
supports 1 x mini PCIe interface for add-on functions such as wireless modules, 3G
modules. DS-780 also supports 1 x M.2 (2230/1630 E Key) interface for WIFI mod-
ules.
As a high performance and low power design with fanless solution, DS-780 is ideal
for single to triple display applications in stores, lobbies, restaurants, FIDS and other
display public spaces.
1.2 Product Features
1.2.1 General
 6th Gen. Intel® Core™ U series i7-6650U /i7-6600U/ i5-6360U /i5-6300U/i3-
6100U/Celeron-3955U processors (CPU TDP up to 15W)
 Supports 3 x HDMI ports (1 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 1.4*)
 Supports 2 x GbE, 4 x USB 3.0 and 1 x COM(RS-232)
 Supports 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD drive bay for storage devices
 Built-in 1 x Mini PCIe slot for easy expansion e.g. WiFi, 3G etc
 Built-in 1 x M.2 slot (2230/1630 E Key) for easy expansion with WIFI modules
* One of the HDMI 1.4 (HDMI3) no support Audio, HDCP and Hot plug and no
display in BIOS and DOS.
1.2.2 Display
 Resolution:
– HDMI 2.0: 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
– HDMI 1.4: 3840 x 2160 @24Hz
1.2.3 Power Consumption
 Idle: 8.35 W (w/o expansion)
 Max.: 23.3 W (w/o expansion)