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WAFER-8523
MODEL:
WAFER-8523
3.5" SBC with Intel® Celeron® M CPU with VGA/LVDS/TTL,
GbE, USB 2.0 and Audio
User Manual
Rev. 1.01 24 July, 2009
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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the WAFER-8523 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to
The items listed below should all be included in the WAFER-8523 package.
1 x WAFER-8523
1 x SATA Cable (P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 x KB/MS Cable (P/N: 32000-000138-RS)
1 x Audio Cable (P/N: 32000-072100-RS)
1 x Mini Jumper pack
1 x USB cable (P/N: 32000-073400-RS)
1 x Utility CD
1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.
sales@iei.com.tw.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 W AFER-8523 Intr oduction................................................................................. 2
1.2 WAFER-8523 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 WAFER-8523 Overview Photo........................................................................... 2
1.2.2 WAFER-8523 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers.......................................... 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 7
2.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 9
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 10
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 CPU Overview................................................................................................. 10
2.4.2 Preinstalled Intel® Celeron® M Processors....................................................11
2.5 INTEL
2.5.1 Intel® 852GM Overview....................................................................................11
2.5.2 Intel® 852GM Memory Support...................................................................... 12
2.5.3 Intel® 852GM Integrated Graphics Controller............................................... 12
2.6 INTEL
2.6.1 Intel® ICH4 Overview...................................................................................... 13
2.6.2 Intel® ICH4 Audio Codec ’97 Controller.........................................................14
2.6.3 Intel® ICH4 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface................................................... 14
2.6.4 Intel® ICH4 PCI Interface ............................................................................... 15
2.6.5 Intel® ICH4 Real Time Clock........................................................................... 15
®
852GM NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................11
®
ICH4 SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................... 13
2.6.6 Intel® ICH4 USB Controller............................................................................ 15
2.6.7 PCI-to-ISA Bridge............................................................................................ 15
2.7 PCI BUS................................................................................................................... 17
2.8 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 17
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2.8.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 17
2.8.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 17
2.8.3 iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 17
2.8.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 18
2.8.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs........................................................................ 18
2.8.3.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output................................................................. 18
2.8.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 18
2.8.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 18
2.8.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 18
2.8.3.7 Super I/O Parallel Port.............................................................................. 19
2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 19
2.9.1 System Monitoring........................................................................................... 19
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 20
2.9.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 20
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3 UNPACKING ............................................................................................................... 21
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 22
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 22
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 23
3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 24
4 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 25
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 26
4.1.1 W AFER-8523 Layout ....................................................................................... 26
4.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 27
4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 28
4.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 28
4.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 30
4.3.3 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 31
4.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 32
4.3.5 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin) .......................................................................... 33
4.3.6 IR Sensor Connector........................................................................................ 34
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4.3.7 LED Connector................................................................................................ 35
4.3.8 LVDS LCD Connector ..................................................................................... 36
4.3.9 PC/104 Connector ........................................................................................... 37
4.3.10 PC/104 Power Input Connector..................................................................... 39
4.3.11 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 40
4.3.12 SATA Drive Connector................................................................................... 41
4.3.13 Serial Port Connector (COM2) ..................................................................... 42
4.3.14 TFT LCD TTL Connector............................................................................... 43
4.3.15 USB Connector (Internal).............................................................................. 44
4.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 45
4.4.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 45
4.4.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 46
4.4.3 Reset Button Switch.......................................................................................... 47
4.4.4 Serial Port Connector (COM1) ....................................................................... 48
4.4.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 49
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 51
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 52
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................... 52
5.1.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 53
5.1.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 53
5.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 54
5.3 SO-DIMM AND CF CARD INSTALLATION ................................................................ 55
5.3.1 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 55
5.3.2 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 56
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 57
5.4.1 AT /ATX Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................ 58
5.4.2 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 59
5.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 60
5.4.4 COM 2 Function Select Jumper....................................................................... 61
5.4.5 TTL/LVDS LCD Mode Select Jumper.............................................................. 62
5.4.6 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 63
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 64
5.5.1 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 65
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 65
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5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 65
5.6.2 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 66
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) (Optional) .............................. 67
5.6.4 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 69
5.6.5 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) (Optional)........................................ 70
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 71
5.7.1 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection................................................................................. 72
5.7.2 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 73
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 73
5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 74
6 BIOS SCREENS........................................................................................................... 76
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 77
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 77
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 77
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6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 78
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 78
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 78
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 79
6.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................... 80
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 81
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 82
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 83
6.3.3 Super I/O Configuration .................................................................................. 88
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 91
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 92
6.3.5.1 APM Configuration................................................................................... 93
6.3.6 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 95
6.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 99
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 100
6.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 102
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 103
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 105
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 106
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 106
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6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 107
6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 109
6.8 EXIT........................................................................................................................110
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................................112
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................113
7.2 ST ARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM ...........................................................................113
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION..............................................................................115
7.4 VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................118
7.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 123
7.6 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 125
7.7 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 129
7.7.1 AC’97 Driver Installation.............................................................................. 129
7.8 ISMM INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 132
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 139
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 143
C WA TCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 147
D COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................... 150
D.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 151
D.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS..................................................................................... 151
D.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES ......................................................................... 152
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 153
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 154
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: WAFER-8523................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: WAFER-8523 Overview [Front View].........................................................................3
Figure 1-3: WAFER-8523 Overview [Rear View]..........................................................................3
Figure 2-1: WAFER-8523 Dimensions (mm) ................................................................................8
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................9
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................10
Figure 2-4: 200-pin SO-DIMM Socket..........................................................................................12
Figure 2-5: PCI-to-ISA-Bridge......................................................................................................16
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side] .....................................................26
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [solder side]....................................................27
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................29
Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................................30
Figure 4-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations........................................................31
Figure 4-6: CF Card Socket Location (solder side)...................................................................32
Figure 4-7: +12V Fan Connector Location.................................................................................34
Figure 4-8: IR Sensor Connector Location ................................................................................35
Figure 4-9: LED Connector Locations........................................................................................35
Figure 4-10: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location.................................................................36
Figure 4-11: PC/104 Connector...................................................................................................38
Figure 4-12: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts...............................................................39
Figure 4-13: Power Button Connector Location........................................................................40
Figure 4-14: SATA Drive Connector Location...........................................................................41
Figure 4-15: COM2 Connector Pinout Locations ......................................................................42
Figure 4-16: TFT LCD TTL Connector Pinout Locations..........................................................43
Figure 4-17: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................44
Figure 4-18: WAFER-8523 External Peripheral Interface Connector.......................................45
Figure 4-19: Keyboard/Mouse Connector..................................................................................46
Figure 4-20: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................47
Figure 4-21: Reset Button Connector Locations.......................................................................48
Figure 4-22: COM1 Pinout Locations..........................................................................................49
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Figure 4-23: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................49
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................55
Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation..................................................................................................57
Figure 5-3: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location..................................................................59
Figure 5-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Location.............................................................................60
Figure 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................61
Figure 5-6: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location...............................................................62
Figure 5-7: TTL/LVDS Mode Select Jumper Settings................................................................63
Figure 5-8: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations...............................................64
Figure 5-9: SATA Drive Cable Connection.................................................................................66
Figure 5-10: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................67
Figure 5-11: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation..............................................................................68
Figure 5-12: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................69
Figure 5-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection ..................................................................................70
Figure 5-14: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................71
Figure 5-15: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................72
Figure 5-16: LAN Connection......................................................................................................73
Figure 5-17: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................74
Figure 5-18: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................75
Figure 7-1: Start Up Screen ...................................................................................................... 114
Figure 7-2: Drivers..................................................................................................................... 114
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................... 115
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 116
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................................................................................. 116
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ......................................................................... 117
Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................ 118
Figure 7-8: VGA Driver Read Me File....................................................................................... 119
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted........................................................................ 119
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 120
Figure 7-11: VGA Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 120
Figure 7-12: VGA Driver Read Me File..................................................................................... 121
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations............................................................................. 122
Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................... 122
Figure 7-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 123
Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 124
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Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 124
Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete....................................................................... 125
Figure 7-19: USB Directory....................................................................................................... 126
Figure 7-20: Operating System Directory ............................................................................... 126
Figure 7-21: USB Installation File ............................................................................................ 127
Figure 7-22: USB Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 127
Figure 7-23: USB Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 128
Figure 7-24: USB Driver Installation Finish Screen ............................................................... 129
Figure 7-25: AC'97 Audio.......................................................................................................... 130
Figure 7-26: AC’97 Audio Driver Options................................................................................ 130
Figure 7-27: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen........................................................ 131
Figure 7-28: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification................................................................. 131
Figure 7-29: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 132
Figure 7-30: iSMM Directory..................................................................................................... 133
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Figure 7-31: iSMM Installation File........................................................................................... 133
Figure 7-32: iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen.................................................................. 134
Figure 7-33: iSMM License Agreement.................................................................................... 134
Figure 7-34: iSMM Customer Information............................................................................... 135
Figure 7-35: iSMM Setup Type ................................................................................................. 136
Figure 7-36: iSMM Installation Confirmation .......................................................................... 137
Figure 7-37: iSMM InstallShield Wizard Complete................................................................. 138
Figure 7-38: iSMM Restart Confirmation................................................................................. 138
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6
Table 2-1: Preinstalled Intel® Celeron® M Processors...............................................................11
Table 2-2: Power Consumption...................................................................................................20
Table 2-3: Power Consumption...................................................................................................20
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................28
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................28
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................29
Table 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)............................................................................30
Table 4-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts..........................................................................31
Table 4-6: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................33
Table 4-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................34
Table 4-8: IR Sensor Connector Pinouts....................................................................................35
Table 4-9: LED Connector Pinouts .............................................................................................36
Table 4-10: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts........................................................................37
Table 4-11: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (1 of 2)..........................................................................38
Table 4-12: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (2 of 2)..........................................................................39
Table 4-13: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts.................................................................40
Table 4-14: Power Button Connector Pinouts...........................................................................40
Table 4-15: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................41
Table 4-16: COM2 Connector Pinouts........................................................................................42
Table 4-17: TFT LCD TTL Port Connector Pinouts....................................................................44
Table 4-18: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................45
Table 4-19: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts .....................................................................46
Table 4-20: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................47
Table 4-21: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs.............................................................................47
Table 4-22: Reset Button Connector Pinouts............................................................................48
Table 4-23: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts .......................................................................49
Table 4-24: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................50
Table 5-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................58
Table 5-2: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings....................................................................59
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Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ...............................................................................59
Table 5-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................61
Table 5-5: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Settings.................................................................62
Table 5-6: CRT/LCD Mode Select Jumper Settings...................................................................63
Table 5-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................64
Table 5-8: IEI Provided Cables....................................................................................................65
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................78
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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Main.................................................................................................................................79
Menu 2: Advanced........................................................................................................................81
Menu 3: CPU Configuration.........................................................................................................81
Menu 4: IDE Configuration...........................................................................................................82
Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration.....................................................................84
Menu 6: Super I/O Configuration ................................................................................................88
Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration....................................................................................91
Menu 8: Power Configuration......................................................................................................92
Menu 9: Advanced Power Configuration ...................................................................................93
Menu 10: Advanced Power Management Configuration..........................................................93
Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]...............................................................96
Menu 12: USB Configuration.......................................................................................................99
Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration ............................................................................................. 101
Menu 14: Boot............................................................................................................................ 103
Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration.................................................................................... 103
Menu 16: Boot Device Priority Settings .................................................................................. 105
Menu 17: Security...................................................................................................................... 106
Menu 18: Chipset....................................................................................................................... 107
Menu 19: Northbridge Chipset Configuration ........................................................................ 108
Menu 20: Southbridge Chipset Configuration........................................................................ 109
Menu 21: Exit.............................................................................................................................. 111
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1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
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1.1.1 WAFER-8523 Introduction
WAFER-8523 3.5” motherboards are embedded Intel® ULV Celeron® M processor
platforms. The
600 MHz clock speed, a 400 MHz FSB and a 512 KB cache, while the processor on the
WAFER-8523-1GZ-R10 has a 1.00 GHz clock speed and a zero KB cache. The
WAFER-8523 also includes 1.0 GB DDR SDRAM preinstalled. The board comes with an
LVDS connector and supports both 18-bit and 36-bit single channel LVDS screens. The
WAFER-8523 also comes with one Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectors, a CompactFlash®
socket on the solder side,
Intel® ULV Celeron® M embedded on the WAFER-8523-600-R10 has a
and a PC/104 slot for expansion and increased connectivity.
1.2 WAFER-8523 Overview
1.2.1 WA FER-8523 Overview Photo
The WAFER-8523 has a wide variety of peripheral interface connectors. 6Figure 1-2 and
Figure 1-3 are labeled photos of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-8523.
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Figure 1-2: WAFER-8523 Overview [Front View]
Figure 1-3: WAFER-8523 Overview [Rear View]
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1.2.2 WAFER-8523 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers
The WAFER-8523 has the following connectors on-board:
1 x ATX power connector
1 x ATX enable connector
1 x Audio connector
1 x Backlight inverter connector
1 x CompactFlash® socket
1 x DDR SO-DIMM slot
1 x Fan connector
1 x Keyboard and mouse connector
1 x LED connector
1 x LVDS connector
1 x PC/104 ISA connector
1 x Power button connector
1 x Reset button connector
1 x RS-232 serial port connector
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector
1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports two USB 2.0 devices)
The WAFER-8523 has the following external peripheral interface connectors on the board
rear panel.
1 x Ethernet connector
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x RS-232 serial port
1 x VGA connector
The WAFER-8523 has the following onboard jumpers:
CF card select setting
Clear CMOS
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COM2 port mode setting
LCD panel type setting
LCD voltage selection
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1.2.3 Technical Specifications
WAFER-8523 technical specifications are listed in 6Table 1-1. See Chapter 2 for details.
Specification WAFER-8523
Form Factor
System CPU
Front Side Bus (FSB)
System Chipset
Memory
CompactFlash®
Super I/O
Display
BIOS
Audio
3.5”
1.0 GHz ULV Intel® Celeron® M
600 MHz ULV Intel® Celeron® M
400 MHz
Northbridge: Intel® 825GM
Southbridge: Intel® ICH4
One 200-pin 266/200 MHz 1.0 GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM
One CompactFlash® Type II socket
ITE IT8718
18-bit dual channel LVDS integrated in Intel® 825GM
Dual-display supported (VGA and LVDS)
AMI BIOS
Realtek ALC655 AC'97 codec
LAN
COM
LPT
USB2.0
SATA
Keyboard/mouse
Expansion
Watchdog Timer
One Realtek RTL8110SC GbE controller
One RS-232 serial port
One RS-232/422/485 serial port pin-header
One LPT pin-header
Two USB 2.0 devices supported by onboard pin-headers
One 1.5 Gbps SATA drive supported (IDE to SATA)
One external PS/2 connector
One PC/104 ISA slot
Software programmable 1-255 sec. through the ITE IT8718
super I/O
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5V only or 5V/12V, 12V for LCD
Power Supply
AT/ATX support
5V @ 2.93A (Intel Celeron M 1GHz/Ze ro Cache Processor,
512MB DDR DRAM)
Power Consumption
5V @ 2.57A (Intel Celeron M 600MHz/512MB Cache
Processor, 512MB DDR DRAM)
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Temperature
Humidity (operating)
Dimensions (LxW)
Weight (GW/NW)
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
0ºC – 60ºC (32ºF - 140ºF)
5%~95% non-condensing
146 mm x 102 mm
670g/240g
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Chapter
2
2 Detailed Specifications
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes the specifications and on-board features of the WAFER-8523 in
detail.
2.2 Dimensions
2.2.1 Board Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below and shown in Figure 2-1.
Length: 146 mm
Width: 102 mm
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Figure 2-1: WAFER-8523 Dimensions (mm)
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2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)
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2.3 Data Flow
Figure 2-3 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components
installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.
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Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram
2.4 Compatible Processors
2.4.1 CPU Overview
Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Celeron® M processors are preinstalled on the WAFER-8523
motherboard.
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NOTE:
The WAFER-8523-1GZ-R10 and WAFER-8523-600-R10 models are
preinstalled with an Intel® ULV Celeron® M CPU on-board.
2.4.2 Preinstalled Intel® Celeron® M Processors
Specifications for the compatible Intel® Celeron® M processors are listed in Table 2-1.
CPU Speed Bus Speed Cache
1.00 GHz 400 MHz Zero
600 MHz 400 MHz 512 KB
Table 2-1: Preinstalled Intel® Celeron® M Processors
2.5 Intel® 852GM Northbridge Chipset
2.5.1 Intel® 852GM Overview
The Intel 852GM GMCH is a graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) component for
mobile platforms. It provides the processor interface, system memory interface
(DDR-SDRAM), Hub interface, CRT, LVDS, and one DVO port. An ACPI-compliant Intel
852GM chipset platform can support the Full-On (S0), Power On Suspend (S1-M),
Suspend to RAM (S3), Suspend to Disk (S4), and Soft-Off (S5) power management states.
Through the use of an appropriate LAN device, the chipset also supports wake-on LAN for
remote administration and troubleshooting. The Intel 852GM GMCH integrates the
following:
400-MHz processor Front Side Bus (FSB) controller
Graphics controller interface
Dual Channel 18 bit LVDS interface for TFT panel support
One Digital Video Out Port (DVO)
Supports DDR200/266 MHz memory technology
High-speed Accelerated Hub Architecture interface for communication with
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2.5.2 Intel® 852GM Memory Support
The Intel® 852GM supports one 200-pin 1 GB (max.) 266/200 MHz single channel DDR
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SO-DIMM. The memory socket is shown in
Figure 2-4: 200-pin SO-DIMM Socket
Figure 2-4.
2.5.3 Intel® 852GM Integrated Graphics Controller
The Intel® 852GM has a graphics controller integrated into the chipset. Some of the
features of the Intel® 852GM Integrated Graphics Controller are listed below.
Graphics Core Frequency of 133 MHz
3D Graphics Engine
o 3D Setup and Render Engine
o High quality performance Texture Engine
Analog Display Support
o 350-MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC
o Hardware color cursor support
o Accompanying I2C and DDC channels provided through multiplexed
interface
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o Hotplug and display support
o Dual independent pipe for dual independent display
Digital Video Out Port (DVO) support
o Single channel DVO Port with 165-MHz dot clock support for a 12-bit
interface
o Compliant with DVI Specification 1.0
Dedicated LFP (local flat panel) interfac e
o Single or dual channel LVDS TFT panel support up to SXGA+ panel
resolution with frequency range from 25 MHz to 112 MHz per channel
o SSC support of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 2.5% center and down spread with
external SSC clock
o Dual Display Twin (Single pipe LVDS+CRT) is not supported if SSC is
enabled
o Supports data format of 18 bpp
o LCD panel power sequencing compliant with SPWG timing specification
o Compliant with ANSI/TIA/EIA –644-1995 spec
o Integrated PWM interface for LCD backlight inverter control
o Compliant with CPIS Specification 1.5
2.6 Intel® ICH4 Southbridge Chipset
2.6.1 Intel® ICH4 Overview
The ICH4 Southbridge chipset features are listed below.
PCI Bus Interface supports PCI Revision 2.2 Specification at 33 MHz and 133
MB/sec maximum throughput
Integrated LAN Controller with 10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet support
Integrated IDE Controller supports Ultra ATA/100/66/33, BMIDE and PIO
modes
USB includes one EHCI high-speed USB 2.0 Host Controller and support s
legacy keyboard/mouse software
AC-Link for Audio supports AC ’97 2.3
Interrupt Controller
1.5 V operation with 3.3 V I/O
Timers Based on 82C54
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Power Management Logic is ACPI 2.0 compliant
Enhanced Hub Interface
Firmware Hub (FWH) Interface supports BIOS memory size up to 8 MB
Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface supports two Master/DMA devices
Enhanced DMA Controller
Real-Time Clock 256-byte battery-backed CMOS RAM
Supports SMBus 2.0 Specification
GPIO
2.6.2 Intel® ICH4 Audio Codec ’97 Controller
The Audio Codec ’97 (AC’97) controller integrated into the ICH4 complies with AC’97
Component Specification, Version 2.3. The AC’97 controller is connected to the onboard
audio connector. The audio connector is connected to an optional 5.1 channel or 7.1
channel audio kit with an embedded AC’97 audio codec. The A C’97 controlle r supports u p
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to six PCM audio output channels. Complete surround sound requires six-channel audio
consisting of:
Front left
Front right
Back left
Back right
Center
Subwoofer
2.6.3 Intel® ICH4 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface
The ICH4 LPC interface complies with the LPC 1.0 specifications. The LPC bus from the
ICH4 is connected to the following components:
BIOS chipset
Super I/O chipset
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2.6.4 Intel® ICH4 PCI Interface
The ICH4 PCI interface provides a 33 MHz, Rev. 2.2 compliant implementation. All PCI
signals are 5 V tolerant, except PME#. The ICH4 integrates a PCI arbiter that supports up
to six external PCI bus masters in addition to the internal ICH4 requests.
2.6.5 Intel® ICH4 Real Time Clock
256 bytes of battery backed RAM is provided by the Motorola MC146818A real time clock
(RTC) integrated into the ICH4. The RTC operates on a 3V battery and 32.768 KHz crystal.
The RTC keeps track of the time and stores system data even when the system is turned
off.
2.6.6 Intel® ICH4 USB Controller
Up to six high-speed, full-speed or low-speed USB devices are supported by the ICH4.
High-speed USB 2.0, with data transfers of up to 480Mb/s, is enabled with the ICH4
integrated Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) compliant host controller. USB
full-speed and low-speed signaling is supported by the four ICH4 integrated Universal
Host Controller Interface (UHCI) controller.
2.6.7 PCI-to-ISA Bridge
A PC/104 expansion connector on the WAFER-8523 facilitates ISA bus expansion. The
PC/104 connector is interfaced to the CPU, through an ITE IT8888G PCI to ISA bridge
single function device. The ITE IT8888G is a bridge between the PCI bus and the ISA bus.
The 32-bit PCI bus interface on the IT8888G is compliant with PCI Specification v2.1 and
supports both PCI Bus Master and Slave.
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Figure 2-5: PCI-to-ISA-Bridge
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Some of the ITE IT8888G features include:
PCI Interface
Programmable PCI Address Decoders
PC/PCI DMA Controller
Distributed DMA Controller
ISA Interface
SM Bus
One analog line-level mono output: MONO_OUT
Power-on Serial Bus Configuration
Serial IRQ
Optional FLASH ROM Interface
Versatile power-on strapping options
Supports NOGO function
Single 33 MHz Clock Input
+3.3V PCI I/F with +5V tolerant I/O buffers
+5V ISA I/F and core Power Supply
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2.7 PCI Bus
The PCI bus controller on the ICH4 Southbridge is compliant with PCI Revision 2.2
specifications and has a 33 MHz PCI clock.
2.8 LPC Bus Components
2.8.1 LPC Bus Overview
The LPC bus is connected to components listed below:
BIOS chipset
Super I/O chipset
2.8.2 BIOS Chipset
The BIOS chipset has a licensed copy of AMI BIOS installed on the chipset. Some of the
BIOS features are listed below:
AMI Flash BIOS
SMIBIOS (DMI) compliant
Console redirection function support
PXE (Pre-boot Execution Environment) support
USB booting support
2.8.3 iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset
The iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset is connected to the ICH4 Southbridge through the LPC
bus. The iTE IT8718F is an LPC interface-based Super I/O device that comes with
Environment Controller integration. Some of the features of the iTE IT8718F chipset are
listed below:
ACPI and LANDesk Compliant
Enhanced Hardware Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
Two 16C550 UARTs for serial port control
One IEEE 1284 Parallel Port
Keyboard Controller
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Watchdog Timer
Some of the Super I/O features are described in more detail below:
2.8.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface
The LPC interface on the Super I/O complies with the Intel® Low Pin Count Specification
Rev. 1.0. The LPC interface supports both LDRQ# and SERIRQ protocols as well as PCI
PME# interfaces.
2.8.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs
The onboard Super I/O has two integrated 16C550 UARTs that can support the following:
Two standard serial ports (COM1 and COM2)
IrDa 1.0 and ASKIR protocols
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2.8.3.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output
The input mode supports switch debouncing or programmable external IRQ routing. The
output mode supports two sets of programmable LED blinking perio ds.
2.8.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor
The Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor monitors three thermal inputs, VBAT
internally, and eight voltage monitor inputs. These hardware parameters are reported in
the BIOS and can be read from the BIOS Hardware Health Configuration menu.
2.8.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller
The Super I/O fan speed controller enables the system to monitor the speed of the fan.
One of the pins on the fan connector is reserved for fan speed detection and interfaced to
the fan speed controller on the Super I/O. The fan speed is then reported in the BIOS.
2.8.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller
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The Super I/O keyboard/mouse controller can execute the 8042 instruction set. Some o f
the keyboard controller features are listed below:
The 8042 instruction is compatible with a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
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Gate A20 and Keyboard reset output
Supports multiple keyboard power on events
Supports mouse double-click and/or mouse move power on events
2.8.3.7 Super I/O Parallel Port
The multi-mode high-performance parallel port supports the bi-directional Standard
Parallel Port (SPP), the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and the Extended Capabilities Port
(ECP) modes.
2.9 Environmental and Power Specifications
2.9.1 System Monitoring
Three thermal inputs on the WAFER-8523 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor the
following temperatures:
System temperature
Vcore temperature
CPU temperature
Voltage inputs on the WAFER-8523 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor the following
voltages:
CPU core
+2.5V
+3.3V
+5.0V
+1.2V
+1.5V
+1.25V
5VSB
VBAT
The WAFER-8523 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor also monitors the following fan
speeds:
Fan speed
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The values for the above environmental parameters are all recorded in the BIOS
Hardware Health Configuration menu.
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control
The maximum and minimum operating temperatures for the WAFER-8523 are listed
below.
Minimum Operating Temperature: 0ºC (32°F)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C (140°F)
A heat sink must be installed on the CPU. Thermal paste must be smeared on the lower
side of the heat sink before it is mounted on the CPU. A heat sink is also mounted on the
Northbridge chipset to ensure the operating temperature of the chip remains low.
2.9.3 Power Consumption
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Table 2-2 shows the power consumption parameters of the WAFER-8523 with an Intel®
Celeron
Table 2-3 shows the power consumption parameters of the WAFER-8523 with an Intel®
Celeron
®
M, 1.0 GHz CPU with 512MB of 266 MHz DDR memory and zero cache.
Voltage Current
+12V 0.05A
5VSB 0.28A
5V 2.93A
Table 2-2: Power Consumption
®
M, 600 MHz CPU with 512MB of 266 MHz DDR memory and 512 MB cache.
Voltage Current
+12V 0.05A
5VSB 0.30A
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5V 2.57A
Table 2-3: Power Consumption
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3
3 Unpacking
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3.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
WAFER-8523 may result in permanent damage to the WAFER-8523
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the WAFER-8523. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the WAFER-8523 or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple an ti-static wristband can
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help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the WA FER-8523, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
WAFER-8523.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
3.2 Unpacking
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions
When the WAFER-8523 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 3.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the WAFER-8523 does not
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Make sure all the components shown in Section
3.3 are present.
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3.3 Unpacking Checklist
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
WAFER-8523 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to
2sales@iei.com.tw.
3.3.1 Package Contents
The WAFER-8523 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 WAFER-8523
1 SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 KB/MS cable
(P/N: 32000-000138-RS)
1 Audio cable
(P/N: 32000-072100-RS)
1 Mini jumper pack (2.0mm)
(P/N:33100-000033-RS)
1 USB cable
(P/N: 32000-073400-RS)
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1 Utility CD
1 Quick Installation Guide
3.3.2 Optional Items
The following components are optional for WAFER-8523:
Item and Part Number Image
ATX power cable
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(P/N:32100-052100-RS)
LPT Cable
(P/N:32200-015100-RS)
RS-232/422/485 cable
(P/N:32200-026500-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32100-088600-RS)
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Chapter
4
4 Connectors
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4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Section 4.1.1 shows the peripheral interface connector locations. Section 4.2 lists all the
peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 4.1.1.
4.1.1 WAFER-8523 Layout
6Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 show the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel
peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers.
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Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side]
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Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [solder side]
4.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
6Table 4-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-8523.
Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector
Audio connector
Backlight inverter connector 5-pin wafer CN5
Battery connector 2-pin wafer CN15
CompactFlash® socket 50-pin CF socket CN24
DDR SO-DIMM slot SO-DIMM socket CN23
Fan connector
Infrared interface connector
LPT parallel port connector
LVDS connector
4-pin A TX CN6
10-pin header CN18
3-pin wafer CN1
5-pin wafer CN13
26-pin CN16
30-pin crimp CN3
PC/104 connector
PC/104 power input connector
104-pin ISA bus CN10
3-pin CN8
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Power and HDD LED and +5V output connector 6-pin header CN17
Power button connector 2-pin wafer CN7
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RS-232/422/485 serial port connector
Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector
TTL LCD connector
USB 2.0 connector
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
14-pin header CN12
7-pin SATA CN9
40-pin crimp CN2
8-pin header CN11
4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors
6Table 4-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the WAFER-8523. Detailed descriptions of
these connectors can be found in Section
Connector Type Label
Ethernet connector RJ-45 CN19
Keyboard/Mouse connector PS/2 CN20
LAN (Active/Link) LED indicator
4.4 on page 645.
LED1
Power reset button SW1
RS-232 serial port connector Male DB-9 CN21
VGA port connector 15-pin female CN22
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors
4.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-8523.
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4.3.1 ATX Power Connector
CN Label: CN6
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 4-pin ATX power connector is connected to an ATX power supply.
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location
4-pin AT power connector (1x4)
Figure 4-3
See
Table 4-3
See
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +5V
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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4.3.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)
CN Label: CN18
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 10-pin audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers a nd
microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
10-pin (2x5) header
Figure 4-4
See
Table 4-4
See
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Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Line out R 2 Line in R
3 GND 4 GND
5 Line out L 6 Line in L
7 GND 8 GND
9 Mic-in 10 Mic-in
Table 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)
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4.3.3 Backlight Inverter Connector
CN Label: CN5
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The backlight inverter connectors provide the backlights on the LCD display connected to
the WAFER-8523 with +12V of power.
5-pin wafer (1x5)
Figure 4-5
See
Table 4-5
See
Figure 4-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +12V
2 Ground
3 Backlight Enable
4 Backlight Control
5 +5V
Table 4-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts
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4.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket
CN Label: CN24
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
50-pin header (2x25)
Figure 4-6
See
Table 4-6
See
A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the
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Figure 4-6: CF Card Socket Location (solder side)
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 26 CD1#
2 D3 27 D11
3 D4 28 D12
4 D5 29 D13
5 D6 30 D14
6 D7 31 D15
7 CE# 32 CE2#
8 A10 33 VS1#
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
9 OE# 34 IOR#
10 A9 35 IOW#
11 A8 36 WE#
12 A7 37 IRQ
13 VCC 38 VCC
14 A6 39 CSEL#
15 A5 40 VS2#
16 A4 41 RESET#
17 A3 42 WAIT#
18 A2 43 INPACK#
19 A1 44 REG#
20 A0 45 BVD2
21 D0 46 BVD1
22 D1 47 D8
23 D2 48 D9
24 IOCS16# 49 D10
25 CD2# 50 GND2
Table 4-6: CF Card Socket Pinouts
4.3.5 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin)
CN Label: CN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The cooling fan connector provides a 12V, 500mA current to the cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
3-pin header
7Figure 4-7
See
7Table 4-7
See
the rotation signals.
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Figure 4-7: +12V Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Fan Speed Detect
2 +12V
3 GND
Table 4-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts
4.3.6 IR Sensor Connector
CN Label: CN13
CN T ype:
CN Pinouts:
CN Location:
The IR sensor connector connects to the body IR sensor.
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +5V
5-pin wafer connector
Table 4-8
See
Figure 4-8
See
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3 N/C
5 IRRX
7 GND
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9 IRTX
Table 4-8: IR Sensor Connector Pinouts
Figure 4-8: IR Sensor Connector Location
4.3.7 LED Connector
CN Label: CN17
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The LED connector connects to an HDD indicator LED and a power LED on the system
chassis to inform the user about HDD activity and the power on/off status of the system.
6-pin wafer (1x6)
Figure 4-9
See
Table 4-9
See
Figure 4-9: LED Connector Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V
2 GND
3 Power LED+
4 Power LED-(GND)
5 HDD LED+
6 HDD LED-
Table 4-9: LED Connector Pinouts
4.3.8 LVDS LCD Connector
CN Label: CN3
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 30-pin LVDS LCD connector can be connected to single channel or dual channel,
24-bit or 36-bit LVDS panel.
30-pin crimp (2x10)
7Figure 4-10
See
7Table 4-10
See
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Figure 4-10: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND1 2 GND2
3 A_Y0 4 A_Y0#
5 A_Y1 6 A_Y1#
7 A_Y2 8 A_Y2#
9 A_CK 10 A_CK#
11 A_Y3 12 A_Y3#
13 GND3 14 GND4
15 B_Y0 16 B_Y0#
17 B_Y1 18 B_Y1#
19 B_Y2 20 B_Y2#
21 B_CK 22 B_CK#
23 B_Y3 24 B_Y3#
25 GND5 26 GND6
27 VCC_LCD 28 VCC_LCD
29 VCC_LCD 30 VCC_LCD
Table 4-10: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts
4.3.9 PC/104 Connector
CN Label: CN10
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The PC/104 slot enables a PC/104 compatible expansion module to be connected to the
board.
104-pin PC/104 slot
7Figure 4-11
See
Table 4-11 and T able 4-12
See
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Figure 4-11: PC/104 Connector
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PIN Description PIN Description PIN Description PIN Description
A1 -IOCHK A17 SA14 B1 GND B17 -DACK1
A2 SD7 A18 SA13 B2 RSTDRV B18 DRQ1
A3 SD6 A19 SA12 B3 VCC B19 -REFRESH
A4 SD5 A20 SA11 B4 IRQ9 B20 BCLK
A5 SD4 A21 SA10 B5 NC B21 IRQ7
A6 SD3 A22 SA9 B6 DRQ2 B22 IRQ6
A7 SD2 A23 SA8 B7 NC B23 IRQ5
A8 SD1 A24 SA7 B8 -NOWS B24 IRQ4
A9 SD0 A25 SA6 B9 +12V B25 IRQ3
A10 IOCHRDY A26 SA5 B10 GND B26 -DACK2
A11 AEN A27 SA4 B11 -SMEMW B27 TC
A12 SA19 A28 SA3 B12 -SMEMR B28 BALE
A13 SA18 A29 SA2 B13 -IOW B29 VCC
A14 SA17 A30 SA1 B14 -IOR B30 ISAOSC
A15 SA16 A31 SA0 B15 -DACK3 B31 GND
A16 SA15 A32 GND B16 DRQ3 B32 GND
Table 4-11: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (1 of 2)
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PIN Description PIN Description PIN Description PIN Description
C1 GND C11 -MEMW D1 GND D11 -DACK5
C2 -SBHE C12 SD8 D2 -MEMCS16 D12 DRQ5
C3 SA23 C13 SD9 D3 -IOCS16 D13 -DACK6
C4 SA22 C14 SD10 D4 IRQ10 D14 DRQ6
C5 SA21 C15 SD11 D5 IRQ11 D15 -DACK7
C6 SA20 C16 SD12 D6 IRQ12 D16 DRQ7
C7 SA19 C17 SD13 D7 IRQ15 D17 VCC
C8 SA18 C18 SD14 D8 IRQ14 D18 -MASTER
C9 SA17 C19 SD15 D9 -DACK0 D19 GND
C10 -MEMR C20 NC D10 DRQ0 D20 GND
Table 4-12: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (2 of 2)
4.3.10 PC/104 Power Input Connector
CN Label: CN8
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
3-pin wafer (1x3)
Figure 4-12
See
Table 4-13
See
The PC/104 power input connector provides power to the PC/104 expansion module
installed on the PC/104 slot.
Figure 4-12: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 -5V
2 GND
3 -12V
Table 4-13: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts
4.3.11 Power Button Connector
CN Label: CN7
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to
enable users to turn the system on and off.
Figure 4-13: Power Button Connector Location
2-pin wafer (1x2)
Figure 4-13
See
Table 4-14
See
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
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1 Power Switch
2 GND
Table 4-14: Power Button Connector Pinouts
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4.3.12 SATA Drive Connector
CN Label: CN9
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
7-pin SATA drive connector
7Figure 4-14
See
7Table 4-15
See
The SATA drive connector can be connected to a first generation SATA drive. First
generation SATA drives transfer data at speeds as high as 150Mb/s.
Figure 4-14: SATA Drive Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 4-15: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
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4.3.13 Serial Port Connector (COM2)
CN Label: CN12
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
14-pin header (2x7)
Figure 4-15
See
Table 4-16
See
The 14-pin serial port connector connects to the COM2 serial communications channels.
COM2 is a multifunction channel. In default mode COM2 is an RS-232 serial
communication channel but, with the COM2 function select jumper, can be configured as
either an RS-422 or RS-485 serial communications channel.
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Figure 4-15: COM2 Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD) 2 DATA SET READY (DSR)
3 RECEIVE DATA (RXD) 4 REQUEST TO SEND (RTS)
5 TRANSMIT DATA (TXD) 6 CLEAR TO SEND (CTS)
7 DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR) 8 RING INDICATOR (RI)
9 GND 10 N/C
11 TXD485+ 12 TXD485#
13 RXD485+ 14 RXD485#
Table 4-16: COM2 Connector Pinouts
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4.3.14 TFT LCD TTL Connector
CN Label: CN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
40-pin crimp (2x20)
See Figure 4-16
See Table 4-17
The TFT LCD LVDS can be connected to a TFT LCD screen directly.
Figure 4-16: TFT LCD TTL Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC_LCD 2 VCC_LCD
3 GND 4 GND
5 VCC_LCD 6 VCC_LCD
7 N/C 8 GND
9 TFT_B0 10 TFT_B1
11 TFT_B2 12 TFT_B3
13 TFT_B4 14 TFT_B5
15 TFT_B6 16 TFT_B7
17 TFT_G0 18 TFT_G1
19 TFT_G2 20 TFT_G3
21 TFT_G4 22 TFT_G5
23 TFT_G6 24 TFT_G7
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
25 TFT_R0 26 TFT_R1
26 TFT_R2 28 TFT_R3
29 TFT_R4 30 TFT_R5
31 TFT_R6 32 TFT_R7
33 GND 34 GND
35 FPCLK 36 T_VSYNC
37 TFT_EN 38 T_HSYNC
39 N/C 40 L_VDDEN
Table 4-17: TFT LCD TTL Port Connector Pinouts
4.3.15 USB Connector (Internal)
CN Label: CN11
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 9-pin USB connector provides connectivity to two USB 1.1 or two USB 2.0 ports. The
USB connector can support two USB devices. The USB ports are used for I/O bus
expansion.
9-pin header (2x4)
7Figure 4-17
See
7Table 4-18
See
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Figure 4-17: USB Connector Pinout Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 DATA- 4 DATA+
5 DATA+ 6 DATA7 GND 8 GND
9 GND
Table 4-18: USB Port Connector Pinouts
4.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
7Figure 4-18 shows the WAFER-8523 external peripheral inte rface connector (EPIC) panel.
The WAFER-8523 EPIC panel consists of the following:
1 x Keyboard/Mouse connector
1 x LAN connector
1 x LED indicator
1 x Reset button switch
1 x Serial port connector
1 x VGA connector
Figure 4-18: WAFER-8523 External Peripheral Interface Connector
4.4.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label: CN20
CN Type:
PS/2 MINI-DIN
Figure 4-19
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
See
Table 4-19
See
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A keyboard and mouse can be connected to the standard PS/2 port using the supplied
PS/2 Y-cable to add keyboard and mouse functionality to the system.
Figure 4-19: Keyboard/Mouse Connector
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 KB DATA
2 MS DATA
3 GROUND
4 VCC (+5V)
5 KB CLK
6 MS CLK
Table 4-19: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
4.4.2 LAN Connectors
CN Label: CN19
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The WAFER-8523 is equipped with one built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controller. The controllers
can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector. There are two LEDs on the
RJ-45 connector indicating the status of LAN. The pin assignments are listed in the
following table:
RJ-45
7Figure 4-18
See
7Table 4-20
See
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN
1 MDI0+ 5 MDIA1+
2 MDIA3+ 6 MDIA2+
3 MDIA2- 7 MDIA04 MDIA1- 8 MDIA0+
DESCRIPTION
Table 4-20: LAN Pinouts
Figure 4-20: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked. See
7Table 4-21.
STATUS
GREEN Activity YELLOW Linked
DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION
Table 4-21: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs
4.4.3 Reset Button Switch
CN Label: SW1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The reset button switch enables users to reboot the system when the system is turne d on.
2-pin wafer (1x2)
Figure 4-21
See
Table 4-22
See
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Figure 4-21: Reset Button Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Reset Switch
2 GND
Table 4-22: Reset Button Connector Pinouts
4.4.4 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
CN Label: CN21
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 9-pin DB-9 serial port connector is connected to RS-232 serial communications
devices.
DB-9 connectors
7Figure 4-18 (see 2)
See
7Table 4-23 and 7Figure 4-22
See
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RX 7 RTS
3 TX 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND
Table 4-23: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts
Figure 4-22: COM1 Pinout Locations
4.4.5 VGA Connector
CN Label: CN22
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The WAFER-8523 has a single 15-pin female connector for connectivity to standard
display devices.
15-pin Female
7Figure 4-18
See
7Figure 4-23 and 7Table 4-24
See
Figure 4-23: VGA Connector
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 2 GREEN
3 BLUE 4 NC
5 GND 6 CRT_PLUG7 GND 8 GND
9 VCC 10 GND
11 NC 12 DDC DAT
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDCCLK
Table 4-24: VGA Connector Pinouts
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5
5 Installation
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5.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
WAFER-8523 may result in permanent damage to the WAFER-8523
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the WAFER-8523. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical to strictly adhere to the following anti-static precautions whenever the
WAFER-8523, or any other electrical component, is handled.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple an ti-static wristband can
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help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the WA FER-8523, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
WAFER-8523.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the WAFER-8523 is installed. All
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these precautions may lead to severe damage of the WAFER-8523
and injury to the person installing the motherboard.
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5.1.1 Installation Notices
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully
followed in order to prevent damage to the WAFER-8523, WAFER-8523
components and injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the WAFER-8523
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
o Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the WAFER-8523 on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the WAFER-8523 off:
o When working with the WAFER-8523, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the WAFER-8523 DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
5.1.2 Installation Checklist
The following checklist is provided to ensure the WAFER-8523 is properly installed.
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All the items in the packing list are present
A compatible memory module is properly inserted into the slot
The CF Type I or CF Type II card is properly installed into the CF socket
The jumpers have been properly configured
The WAFER-8523 is inserted into a chassis with adequate ventilation
The correct power supply is being used
The following devices are properly connected
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o SATA drives
o Power supply
o USB cable
o Serial port cable
o PS/104 modules
The following external peripheral devices are properly connected to the
chassis:
o Keyboard and mouse cable
o VGA screen
o USB devices
5.2 Unpacking
When the WAFER-8523 is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in
Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please
contact the WAFER-8523 vendor reseller/vendor where the WAFER-8523 was purchased
or contact an IEI sales representative.
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5.3 SO-DIMM and CF Card Installation
5.3.1 SO-DIMM Installation
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified SO-DIMM may cause permanently damage
the WAFER-8523. Please make sure the purchased SO-DIMM
complies with the memory specifications of the WAFER-8523.
SO-DIMM specifications compliant with the WAFER-8523 are listed in
Chapter 2.
To install a SO-DIMM into a SO-DIMM socket, please follow the steps below and refer to
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation
Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the W AFER-8523 on an a nti-static p ad with
the solder side facing up.
Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in such a
way that the notch in the middle of the SO-DIMM must be aligned with the
plastic bridge in the socket.
Step 3: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the SO-DIMM chip into the socket at an angle. (See
Figure 5-1)
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Step 4: Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket
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out and push the rear of the SO-DIMM down. (See
Step 5: Secure the SO-DIMM. Release the arms on the SO-DIMM socket. They clip into
place and secure the SO-DIMM in the socket.Step 0:
Figure 5-1)
5.3.2 CF Card Installation
NOTE:
The WAFER-8523 can support both CF Type I cards and CF Type II
cards. For the complete specifications of the supported CF cards
please refer to Chapter 2.
To install the CF card (Type 1 or Type 2) onto the WAFER-8523, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1: Locate the CF card socket. Place the WAFER-8523 on an anti-static pad with
the solder side facing up. Locate the CF card.
Step 2: Align the CF card. Make sure the CF card is properly aligned with the CF
socket.
Step 3: Insert the CF card. Gently insert the CF card into the socket making sure the
socket pins are properly inserted into the socket. See
Figure 5-2. Step 0:
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Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation
5.4 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge that is
used to close an electrical circuit. It
consists of two metal pins and a small
metal clip (often protected by a plastic
cover) that slides over the pins to
connect them. To CLOSE/SHORT a
jumper means connecting the pins of
the jumper with the plastic clip and to
OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper.
Jumper
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Before the WAFER-8523 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance
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with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the WAFER-8523 are listed in
Description Label Type
AT/ATX power mode setting CN4 3-pin header
CF card setting JP4 3-pin header
Clear CMOS setup JP3 3-pin head er
COM2 mode setting JP5 6-pin header
LCD panel type setting JP2 3-pin header
LCD power setting JP1 3-pin header
Table 5-1: Jumpers
5.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings
NOTE:
7Table 5-1.
The AT Power Select Jumper is the same as the ATX Enable
connector.
Jumper Label: CN4
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The AT/ATX Power Select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or A TX. Use a
jumper cap to short pin 1 - pin 2 on the CN4 connector to enable the AT Power mode on
the system. In the ATX mode use the PS_ON- and 5VSB cable. AT/ATX Power Select
jumper settings are shown in
3-pin header
Table 5-2
See
Figure 5-3
See
Table 5-2.
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AT Po wer Select Description
Short 2 – 3 Use AT power Default
OFF Use ATX power
Table 5-2: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings
The location of the AT Power Select jumper is shown in Figure 5-3 below.
Figure 5-3: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location
5.4.2 CF Card Setup
Jumper Label: JP4
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The CF Card Setup jumper sets the CF Type I card or CF Type II cards as either the slave
device or the master device. CF Card Setup jumper settings are shown in
CF Card Setup Description
Short 1-2 Slave Default
Short 2-3 Master
3-pin header
Table 5-3
See
Figure 5-4
See
Table 5-3.
Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings
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The CF Card Setup jumper location is shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Location
5.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label: JP3
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
If the WAFER-8523 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1
and 2. If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process,
the fault may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of
the following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
3-pin header
7Table 5-4
See
7Figure 5-5
See
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Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
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The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in 7Table 5-4.
AT Po wer Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 5-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 7Figure 5-5 below.
Figure 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper
5.4.4 COM 2 Function Select Jumper
Jumper Label: JP5
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The COM 2 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second
serial communications port (COM 2) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS -485. The COM 2 Function
Select settings are shown in
6-pin header
Table 5-5
See
Figure 5-6
See
Table 5-5.
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COM 2 Function Select Description
Short 1-2 RS-232 Default
Short 3-4 RS-422
Short 5-6 RS-485
Table 5-5: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Settings
The COM 2 Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 5-6.
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Figure 5-6: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location
5.4.5 TTL/LVDS LCD Mode Select Jumper
Jumper Label: JP2
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The TTL/LVDS Mode Select jumper selects the video mode. The TTL/LVDS Mode Select
jumper settings are shown in
3-pin header
See Table 5-6
See Figure 5-7
Table 5-6.
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Setting Description
1-2 LVDS MODE (default)
2-3 TTL MODE
Table 5-6: CRT/LCD Mode Select Jumper Settings
The TTL/LVDS Mode Select jumper location is shown in Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7: TTL/LVDS Mode Select Jumper Settings
5.4.6 LVDS Voltage Selection
WARNING:
Permanent damage to the screen and WAFER-8523 may occur if the
wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user
guide that cam with the monitor to select the correct voltage.
Jumper Label: JP1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
Table 5-7
See
Figure 5-8
See
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The LVDS Voltage Selection jumpers allow the LVDS screen voltages to be set.
J_VLVDS1 sets the voltage connected to LVDS1 and J_VLVDS2 sets the voltage for the
screen connected to LVDS2. The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper settings are shown in
Table 5-7.
LCD Voltage Select Description
Short 1-2 +3.3V LVDS Default
Short 2-3 +5V LVDS
Table 5-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper location is shown in Figure 5-8.
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Figure 5-8: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations
5.5 Chassis Installation
WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis in which the WAFER-8523 must have air
vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
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The WAFER-8523 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides
allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual
power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow
through the board surface.
NOTE:
IEI has a wide range of backplanes available. Please contact your
WAFER-8523 vendor, reseller or an IEI sales representative at
3sales@iei.com.tw or visit the IEI website (3http://www.ieiworld.com.tw)
to find out more about the available chassis.
5.5.1 Motherboard Installation
To install the WAFER-8523 motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference
material that came with the chassis.
5.6 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables
The cables listed in 7Table 5-8 are shipped with the WAFER-8523.
Quantity Type
1 Keyboard and Mouse Y cable
2 SATA drive cable
1 Audio cable
1 USB cable
Table 5-8: IEI Provided Cables
Some optional items that can be purchased separately and installed on the WAFER-8523
include:
Dual port USB cable
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RS-232/422/485 cable
ATX power cable
SATA power cable
5.6.2 SATA Drive Connection
The WAFER-8523 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives to
the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the onboard SATA drive
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connector. See
7Figure 5-9.
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Figure 5-9: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
7Figure 5-10.
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NOTE:
The SATA power cable described below is an optional item and must
be pre-ordered. The SATA power cable is not shipped with the system.
Step 4: Connect the SA TA power cable (optional). Connect the SATA power
connector to the back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 5-10: SATA Power Drive Connection
7Figure 5-10. Step 0:
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) (Optional)
The dual RS-232 cable consists of two connectors attached to two independent cables.
Each cable is then attached to a D-sub 9-pin male connector. To install the dual RS-232
cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the RS-232 connectors are shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connectors. Insert one connector into each serial port box
headers. See
Figure 5-11. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures
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the connector can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 5-11: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation
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Step 3: Secure the connectors. Both single RS-232 connectors have two retention
screws that must be secured to a chassis or bracket.
Step 4: Connect the serial device. Once the single RS-232 connectors are connected
to a chassis or bracket, a serial communications device can be connecte d to the
system. Step 0:
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Figure 5-12: Serial Device Connector
5.6.4 Audio Kit Installation
The Audio Kit that came with the WAFER-8523 connects to the audio connector on the
WAFER-8523. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. Mic-in connects to a
microphone. Line-in provides a stereo line-level input to connect to the output of an
audio device. Line-out, a stereo line-level output, connects to two amplified speakers. To
install the audio kit, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Locate the audio connector. The location of the 10-pin audi o connector is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align pin 1. Align pin 1 on the on-board connector with pin 1 on the audio kit
connector. Pin 1 on the audio kit connector is indicated with a white dot. See
Figure 5-13.
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Figure 5-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection
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Step 3: Connect the audio devices. Connect speakers to the line-out audio jack.
Connect the output of an audio device to the line-in audio jack. Connect a
microphone to the mic-in audio jack.Step 0:
5.6.5 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) (Optional)
The WAFER-8523 is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable
connector, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in
Chapter 3.
WARNING:
If the USB pins are not properly aligned, the USB device can burn out.
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Step 2: Align the connectors. The cable has two connectors. Correctly align pin 1on
each cable connector with pin 1 on the WAFER-8 523 USB connector.
Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connectors are properly aligned
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with the USB connectors on the WAFER-8523, connect the cable conne ctors to
the on-board connectors. See
Figure 5-14: Dual USB Cable Connection
Step 4: Attach the USB connectors to the chassis. The USB 2.0 connectors each of
two retention screw holes. To secure the connectors to the chassis please refer
Figure 5-14.
to the installation instructions that came with the chassis.Step 0:
5.7 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors
Keyboard and mouse
USB devices
VGA monitors
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding WAFER-8523 external peripheral interface connector making
sure the pins are properly aligned.
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5.7.1 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection
The WAFER-8523 has a PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The
dual PS/2 connector is connected to the PS/2 Y-cable that came with the WAFER-8523.
One of the PS/2 cables is connected to a keyboard and the other to a mouse to the system.
Follow the steps below to connect a keyboard and mouse to the WAFER-8523.
Step 1: Locate the dual PS/2 connector. The location of the PS/2 connector is shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector. Insert the PS/2 connector on the end
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of the PS/2 y-cable into the external PS/2 connector. See
Figure 5-15.
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Figure 5-15: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate
connector. The keyboard and mouse connectors can be distinguished from each other by
looking at the small graphic at the top of the connector.
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5.7.2 LAN Connection (Single Connector)
There is one external RJ-45 LAN connector. The RJ-45 connector enables connection to
an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the
instructions below.
Step 3: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The location of the RJ-45 connector is shown in
Chapter 4.
Step 4: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connector on the WAFER-85 23. See
Figure 5-16: LAN Connection
7Figure 5-16.
Step 5: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection
The WAFER-8523 has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
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Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 5-17: Serial Device Connector
7Figure 5-17.
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection
The WAFER-8523 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect
a monitor to the WAFER-8523, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA scree n
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
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Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the conne ctors are prop erly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
WAFER-8523. See
7Figure 5-18.
Figure 5-18: VGA Connector
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
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Chapter
6
6 BIOS Screens
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6.1 Introduction
A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup
program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes
how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be
changed.
6.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
6.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown below.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
SC to quit. Navigation
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes
Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
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F1 key General help, only for St atus Page Setup Menu and Option
F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
6.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
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forward.
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
SC or
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced Changes the advanced system settings.
PCIPnP Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Boot Changes the system boot configuration.
Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset Changes the chipset settings.
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Power Changes power management settings.
Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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6.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (7BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
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Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
6.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (7BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
WARNING:
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Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
CPU Configuration (see Section 6.3.1)
IDE Configuration (see Section
Super I/O Configuration (see Section
Hardware Health Configuration (see Section
Power Configuration (see Section
Remote Access Configuration (see Section
USB Configuration (see Section
782H6.3.2)
783H6.3.3)
784H )
785H6.3.5)
786H6.3.5.1)
787H6.3.7)
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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
6.3.1 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (873H788HBIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (
874H789HBIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
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Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
6.3.2 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (875H790HBIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration
of the IDE devices installed in the system.
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ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]
Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced D
Configuration
Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller.
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will
replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up
to 4 storage devices.
EFAULT
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA
channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6
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storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this
mode.
Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]
SA TA Only
SA TA Pri, PATA Sec D
Only the SATA drives are enabled.
EFAULT
The IDE drives are enabled on the Primary
IDE channel. The SA TA drives are en abled on
the Secondary IDE channel.
PATA Only
The IDE drives are enabled on the primary
and secondary IDE channels. SATA drives
are disabled.
IDE Master and IDE Slave
BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices when entering setup. BIOS displays the
status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are
shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
The IDE Configuration menu (
876H791HBIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the
IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected and one of the above
listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in
Section
792H6.3.2.1 appear.
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and
secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
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BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
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The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a
method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt.
PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
supported.
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Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology protocol is supported.
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32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Type [Auto]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from
after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
Not Installed
Auto DEFAULT
CD/DVD
ARMD
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk
The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM
This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media
drive on the specified channel.
The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type
attached to the specified channel. This setting should
be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the
specified channel.
drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The
BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of
IDE disk drives on the specified channel.
Device. These include, but are not limited to:
ZIP
LS-120
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical
Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the
maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
Disabled
Auto DEFAULT
Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
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