IEI Technology WAFER-PV-D5253, WAFER-PV-D4253, WAFER-PV-N4553 User Manual

WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 SBC

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IEI Technology Corp.

User Manual

3.5"

SBC with Intel®

Atom

™

Processor

Up to 2.0 GB DDR3, VGA, 18-bit+48-bit LVDS, PCIe Mini

SATA 3Gb/s, RS-232/422/485, CompactFlash®

Eight USB 2.0, RoHS

WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553

MODEL:

Rev. 1.00 – 27 June, 2011

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Revision

Date Version Changes

27 June, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright

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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2

1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 CONNECTORS............................................................................................................. 4

1.5 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 5

1.6 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6

1.7 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7

2 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 9

2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10

2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10

2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................11

2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 12

3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13

3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 14

3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 14

3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 16

3.2 INTERNALPERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 16

3.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 16

3.2.2 Audio Connector.............................................................................................. 17

3.2.3 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 17

3.2.4 CompactFlash® Slot........................................................................................ 18

3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 20

3.2.6 Fan Connectors................................................................................................ 20

3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 21

3.2.8 Keypad Connector ........................................................................................... 22

3.2.9 LED and +5 V Power Output Connector......................................................... 23

3.2.10 LVDS Connector ............................................................................................ 23

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3.2.11 LVDS2 Connector........................................................................................... 24

3.2.12 LVDS Backlight Connector............................................................................ 25

3.2.13 LVDS2 Backlight Connector.......................................................................... 26

3.2.14 PCIe Mini Card Slot ...................................................................................... 27

3.2.15 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 28

3.2.16 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 29

3.2.17 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector (COM2) .......................................... 30

3.2.18 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1, COM3)............................................ 30

3.2.19 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 31

3.2.20 SATA Power Connectors ................................................................................ 32

3.2.21 SMBus Connector .......................................................................................... 33

3.2.22 SO-DIMM Connector..................................................................................... 34

3.2.23 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 34

3.2.24 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 35

3.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS ....................................................................... 36

3.3.1 Ethernet Connectors ........................................................................................ 36

3.3.2 Serial Port Connector...................................................................................... 37

3.3.3 USB Ports......................................................................................................... 38

3.3.4 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 38

4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 40

4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 41

4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 42

4.3 SO-DIMMINSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 43

4.4 COMPACTFLASH® INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 44

4.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 45

4.5.1 AT/ATX Mode Selection................................................................................... 46

4.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 47

4.5.3 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 48

4.5.4 LVDS1 Resolution Selection ............................................................................ 49

4.5.5 LVDS2 Resolution Selection ............................................................................ 50

4.5.6 CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection ......................................................... 50

4.5.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection.................................................................... 51

4.5.8 COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper............................................................................ 52

4.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 53

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4.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 53

4.6.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 53

4.7 INTERNALPERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 53

4.7.1 ATPower Connection...................................................................................... 53

4.7.2 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 54

4.7.3 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 56

4.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 58

4.8.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 58

4.8.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 59

4.8.3 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 59

4.8.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 60

4.9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 61

5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 64

5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 65

5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 65

5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 65

5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 66

5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 66

5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 66

5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 67

5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 68

5.3.1 ACPI Configuration......................................................................................... 68

5.3.2 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 70

5.3.3 IDE Configuration ........................................................................................... 71

5.3.4 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 72

5.3.5 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 73

5.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 74

5.3.6 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................... 77

5.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 79

5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 80

5.4.1 Host Bridge...................................................................................................... 81

5.4.2 South Bridge..................................................................................................... 81

5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................. 82

5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 84

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5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 86

5.7 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 86

A BIOS OPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 88

B ONE KEY RECOVERY............................................................................................. 91

B.1 ONE KEY RECOVERYINTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 92

B.1.1 System Requirement......................................................................................... 93

B.1.2 Supported Operating System ........................................................................... 94

B.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.......................................................................... 95

B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 95

B.2.2 Create Partitions ............................................................................................. 96

B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications....................................... 99

B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition.......................................................................... 100

B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image....................................................................... 102

B.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 107

B.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................110

B.4.1 Factory Restore ..............................................................................................112

B.4.2 Backup System................................................................................................113

B.4.3 RestoreYour Last Backup...............................................................................114

B.4.4 Manual............................................................................................................115

B.5 OTHER INFORMATION.............................................................................................116

B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIAVT6421A Controller........................116

B.5.2 System Memory Requirement .........................................................................118

C TERMINOLOGY ......................................................................................................119

D HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 123

D.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPBPRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS

ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 124

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1: WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 Front View..........................................................2

Figure 1-2: WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 Solder View........................................................2

Figure 1-3: Connectors Front View...........................................................................................4

Figure 1-4: Connectors Solder View.........................................................................................4

Figure 1-5: Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................................5

Figure 1-6: Data Flow Diagram .................................................................................................6

Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations .......................................................................14

Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location...........................................................................16

Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location...................................................................................17

Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location.................................................................................18

Figure 3-5: CompactFlash® Slot Location .............................................................................19

Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Location.............................................................................20

Figure 3-7: Fan Connector Locations.....................................................................................21

Figure 3-8: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location.................................................................21

Figure 3-9: Keypad Connector Location ................................................................................22

Figure 3-10: LED and +5 V Power Output Connector Location.............................................23

Figure 3-11: LVDS Connector Location..................................................................................24

Figure 3-12: LVDS2 Connector Location................................................................................25

Figure 3-13: Backlight Inverter Connector.............................................................................26

Figure 3-14: Backlight Inverter Connector.............................................................................26

Figure 3-15: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location .............................................................................27

Figure 3-16: Power Button Connector Location ....................................................................29

Figure 3-17: Reset Button Connector Location .....................................................................29

Figure 3-18: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location...............................................30

Figure 3-19: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location.............................................................31

Figure 3-20: SATA Drive Connector Location........................................................................32

Figure 3-21: SATA Power Connector Locations ....................................................................33

Figure 3-22: SMBus Connector Location ...............................................................................33

Figure 3-23: SO-DIMM Connector Location ...........................................................................34

Figure 3-24: SPI Flash Connector Location ...........................................................................35

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Figure 3-25: USB Connector Location....................................................................................35

Figure 3-26: External Interface Connectors ...........................................................................36

Figure 3-27: Ethernet Connector ............................................................................................37

Figure 3-28: Serial Port Pinout Locations ..............................................................................38

Figure 3-29: VGA Connector...................................................................................................39

Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation............................................................................................43

Figure4-2: SO-DIMM Location.................................................................................................43

Figure 4-3: CompactFlash® Card Installation........................................................................45

Figure 4-4: AT/ATX Mode Selection Jumper Location...........................................................47

Figure 4-5: Clear CMOS Jumper Location..............................................................................48

Figure 4-6: LVDS1 Voltage Selection Jumper Location.........................................................48

Figure 4-7: LVDS2 Voltage Selection Jumper Location.........................................................49

Figure 4-8: LVDS1 Resolution Selection Jumper Location...................................................49

Figure 4-9: LVDS2 Resolution Selection Jumper Location...................................................50

Figure 4-10: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection Jumper Location...............................51

Figure 4-11: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Location...........................................52

Figure 4-12: COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location................................................................52

Figure 4-13: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection .........................................................54

Figure 4-14: Audio Kit Cable Connection...............................................................................55

Figure 4-15: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply.............................................................56

Figure 4-16: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection ...............................................................57

Figure 4-17: LAN Connection .................................................................................................58

Figure 4-18: Serial Device Connector.....................................................................................59

Figure 4-19: USB Connector...................................................................................................60

Figure 4-20: VGA Connector...................................................................................................61

Figure 4-21: Introduction Screen............................................................................................62

Figure 4-22: Available Drivers.................................................................................................63

Figure B-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu........................................................................92

Figure B-2: Launching the Recovery Tool .............................................................................96

Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .................................................................................97

Figure B-4: Command Mode...................................................................................................97

Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands.............................................................................98

Figure B-6: Launching the Recovery Tool ...........................................................................100

Figure B-7: System Configuration for Windows..................................................................100

Figure B-8: Build-up Recovery Partition ..............................................................................101

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Figure B-9: Press any key to continue .................................................................................101

Figure B-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode.............................................................102

Figure B-11: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................102

Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window .....................................................................103

Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................103

Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive.............................................................................104

Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive.....................................................104

Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to.............................................................................105

Figure B-17: Compress Image ..............................................................................................105

Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation ..........................................................................106

Figure B-19: Image Creation Process...................................................................................106

Figure B-20: Image Creation Complete ................................................................................106

Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue..............................................................................107

Figure B-22: Partitions for Linux ..........................................................................................108

Figure B-23: System Configuration for Linux ......................................................................109

Figure B-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode)............................................................109

Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................110

Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu ...............................................................................111

Figure B-27: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................112

Figure B-28: Recovery Complete Window ...........................................................................112

Figure B-29: Backup System ................................................................................................113

Figure B-30: System Backup Complete Window .................................................................113

Figure B-31: Restore Backup................................................................................................114

Figure B-32: Restore System Backup Complete Window ...................................................114

Figure B-33: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................115

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List of Tables

Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..........................................................................................8

Table 2-1: Packing List............................................................................................................12

Table 2-2: Optional Items........................................................................................................12

Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ...........................................................................15

Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..........................................................................................16

Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts..............................................................................17

Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts ......................................................................................17

Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts ....................................................................................18

Table 3-6: CompactFlash® Slot Pinouts ................................................................................19

Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts................................................................................20

Table 3-8: Fan Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................21

Table 3-9: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts ....................................................................22

Table 3-10: Keypad Connector Pinouts..................................................................................23

Table 3-11: LED and +5 V Power Output Connector Pinouts ................................................23

Table 3-12: LVDS Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................24

Table 3-13: LVDS2 Connector Pinouts...................................................................................25

Table 3-14: Backlight Inverter1 Connector.............................................................................26

Table 3-15: Backlight Inverter2 Connector.............................................................................27

Table 3-16: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts ................................................................................28

Table 3-17: Power Button Connector Pinouts........................................................................29

Table 3-18: Reset Button Connector Pinouts.........................................................................30

Table 3-19: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts...................................................30

Table 3-20: Serial Port Connector COM1, COM3 Pinouts......................................................31

Table 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................32

Table 3-22: SATA Power Connector Pinouts .........................................................................33

Table 3-23: SMBus Connector Pinouts ..................................................................................34

Table 3-24: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts...............................................................................35

Table 3-25: USB Port Connector Pinouts...............................................................................36

Table 3-26: Ethernet Connector Pinouts ................................................................................37

Table 3-27: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs..........................................................................37

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Table 3-28: Serial Port Pinouts ...............................................................................................38

Table 3-29: USB Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................38

Table 3-30: VGA Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................39

Table 4-1: Jumpers..................................................................................................................46

Table 4-2: AT/ATX Mode Selection .........................................................................................47

Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings................................................................................48

Table 4-4: LVDS Voltage Selection.........................................................................................48

Table 4-5: LVDS1 Resolution Selection..................................................................................49

Table 4-6: LVDS2 Resolution Selection..................................................................................50

Table 4-7: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection ...............................................................51

Table 4-8: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection ...........................................................................51

Table 4-9: COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings....................................................................52

Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................................................66

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BIOS Menus

BIOS Menu 1: Main..................................................................................................................67

BIOS Menu 2: Advanced .........................................................................................................68

BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration..........................................................................................69

BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration...........................................................................................70

BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration ............................................................................................71

BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration...........................................................................................72

BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration....................................................................................73

BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port n Configuration Menu....................................................................74

BIOS Menu 9: Hardware Health Configuration.......................................................................77

BIOS Menu 10: Serial Port Console Redirection....................................................................79

BIOS Menu 11: Chipset...........................................................................................................80

BIOS Menu 12:Host Bridge Configuration .............................................................................81

BIOS Menu 13:Southbridge Chipset Configuration...............................................................81

BIOS Menu 14: Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................83

BIOS Menu 15: Boot................................................................................................................84

BIOS Menu 16: Security ..........................................................................................................86

BIOS Menu 17: Exit .................................................................................................................87

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Chapter

1

1 Introduction

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1.1 Introduction

Figure 1-1: WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 Front View

Figure 1-2: WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 Solder View

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is a 3.5" SBC with a Intel® Atom™ D525, D425 or
N455 CPU.

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The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is designed for fanless operation. The low power
CPUs do not require active cooling to stay within the specified heat range using the
included heatsink.

Storage on the board is handled by a SATA 3Gb/s port for connecting a hard drive, optical
drive or SSD. The CompactFlash® slot allows a Type II CompactFlash® card to be
installed.

The board has two graphics outputs. A VGA output connects to a traditional VGA monitor
and a dual channel LVDS connector that supports 24-bit by Novatek 68667UFG and an
18-bit single-channel display.

Other slots and connectors include a PCIe Mini card slot, RS-232, RS-232/422/485,
Gigabit Ethernet, USB ports, and digital I/O.

1.2 Benefits

Some of the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 motherboard benefits include:

 Low power consumption
 Wide range of I/O interfaces
 Dual display support

1.3 Features

Some of the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 motherboard features are listed below:

 3.5" form factor
 Fanless design
 RoHS compliant
 Eight USB 2.0 ports
 Four serial ports
 PCIe Mini card slot
 CompactFlash® Type II slot
 Gigabit Ethernet

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1.4 Connectors

The connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 are shown in the figure below.

Figure 1-3: Connectors Front View

Figure 1-4: Connectors Solder View

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1.5 Dimensions

The main dimensions of the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 are shown in the diagram
below.

Figure 1-5: Dimensions (mm)

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1.6 Data Flow

Figure 1-6 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.

Figure 1-6: Data Flow Diagram

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1.7 Technical Specifications

WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 technical specifications are listed in Table 1-1.

Specification WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553
Form Factor 3.5"
Socket Embedded
CPU Supported

1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core CPU with 1 MB L2 cache

1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ D425 single-core CPU with 512 KB L2 cache

1.66 GHz Intel® Atom™ N455 single-core CPU with 512 KB L2 cache

System Chipset Intel® ICH8M
Memory One 204-pin 800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2.0 GB)
Graphic Engine Intel® GMA3150

 D525/D425: Gen 3.5 DX9, 400 MHz
 N455: Gen 3.5 DX9, 200 MHz

Integrated Graphics Analog CRT (CRT hot plug supported)

 D525/D425: up to 2048 x 1536
 N455: up to 1400 x 1050

24-bit dual-channel LVDS by Novatek 68667UFG
18-bit single-channel LVDS

BIOS UEFI BIOS
Digital I/O 8-bit, 4-bit input/4-bit output
Ethernet Controllers One Realtek RTL8111E PCIe GbE controller withASF2.0 support
Audio Realtek ALC888 HDAudio codec
Super I/O Controller Fintek F81865
Watchdog Timer Software programmable supports 1~255 sec. system reset by Super

I/O

Expansion One PCIe Mini slot (PCIe + USB + SATA signal) supports IEI PCIe Mini

disk on module (DOM) cards

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I/O Interface Connectors
Fan connector One 3-pin wafer CPU fan

One 3-pin wafer system fan

Keyboard/Mouse One internal 6-pin wafer connector
Serial Ports Three RS-232 COM connectors

One RS-232/422/485 COM connector

USB 2.0/1.1 ports Four internal via pin header

Four external USB ports

SMBus One 4-pin wafer connector
Storage
IDE CompactFlash® Type II slot
SATA Two independent SATA channels with 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply ATor ATX, 12 V only
Power Consumption

12 V @ 1.66 A (1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core CPU with one
1 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM)

Operating temperature D525: -20ºC ~ 60ºC with free air; -20ºC ~ 70ºC with force air

D425: -20ºC ~ 65ºC with free air; -20ºC ~ 70ºC with force air
N455: -20ºC ~ 70ºC with free air; -20ºC ~ 75ºC with force air

Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 102 mm x 146 mm
Weight GW/NW 600 g/180 g

Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

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Chapter

2

2 Packing List

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2.1 Anti-static Precautions

WARNING!

Static electricity can destroycertain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the
user.

Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:

 Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing an anti-static wristband can

prevent electrostatic discharge.

 Self-grounding:- Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to

discharge any excess static buildup.

 Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an

anti-static mat.

 Only handle the edges of the PCB:- Don't touch the surface of the

motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.

2.2 Unpacking Precautions

When the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is unpacked, please do the following:

 Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
 Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
 Make sure all the packing list items are present.

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2.3 Packing List

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-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 was purchased from or contact an
IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to

[e-mail].

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is shipped with the following components:

Quantity Item and Part Number Image

1 WAFER-PV-D5253,

WAFER-PV-D4253 or
WAFER-PV-N4553

1 AT 12 V cable

(P/N: 32100-087100-RS)

1 SATAand power cable

(P/N: 32801-000201-100-RS)

1 KB/MS PS/2 Y-cable

(P/N: 32000-023800-RS)

1 Audio cable

(P/N: 32000-072100-RS)

1 Mini jumper pack (2.0mm)

(P/N:33100-000033-RS)

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Quantity Item and Part Number Image

1 Utility CD

1 Quick installation guide

Table 2-1: Packing List

2.4 Optional Items

These optional items are available.

Item and Part Number Image

Dual USB cable (without bracket)
(P/N: 32000-070301-RS)

SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-0628000-RS)

RS-232/422/485 cable
(P/N: 32205-000300-100-RS)

RS-232 cable
(P/N : 32200-000049-RS)

Table 2-2: Optional Items

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Chapter

3

3 Connectors

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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors

Section 3.1.2 shows peripheral interface connector locations. Section 3.1.2 lists all the
peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 3.1.2.

3.1.1 Layout

The figure below shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral
connectors and on-board jumpers.

Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations

3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors

The table below shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be
found below.

Connector Type Label

+12 V ATX power connector 4-pin connector J4
Audio connector 10-pin box header AUDIO1
Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1

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Connector Type Label

CompactFlash® card slot CF card slot CF1
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
Fan connectors 3-pin wafer FAN1, FAN2
Keyboard/mouse connector 6-pin wafer KB/MS1
Keypad connector 9-pin header KEY1
LED indicators and 5 V power output

connector

6-pin wafer CN1

LVDS connector 30-pin crimp LVDS1
LVDS2 connector 30-pin crimp LVDS2
LVDS backlight connector 5-pin box header INVERTER1
LVDS2 backlight connector 5-pin box header INVERTER2
PCIe Mini card slot PCIe Mini card slot CN3
Power button connector 2-pin wafer PWR_BTN
Reset button connector 2-pin wafer RST_BTN
RS-232/422/485 serial port (COM2) 14-pin header COM2
RS-232 serial port (COM1,COM3) 10-pin header COM1, COM3
SATA connectors SATA connector SATA1, SATA2
SATA power connectors 2-pin wafer SATA_PWR1

SATA_PWR2
SMBus connector 4-pin wafer CN2
SO-DIMM connector SO-DIMM connector DIMM1
SPI Flash 8-pin header JSPI1
USB connectors 8-pin header USB1, USB2

Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors

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3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors

The table below lists the rear panel connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.
Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in a later section.

Connector Type Label

USB connectors Dual-USB USB3, USB4
LAN connector RJ-45 LAN1
Serial port connector DB-9 COM4
VGA connector 15-pin female VGA VGA1

Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors

3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors

Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

3.2.1 ATX Power Connector

CN Label: J4
CN Type: 4-pin connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-2
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3

The ATX connector is connected to an external ATX power supply. Power is provided to
the system, from the power supply through this connector.

Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location

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Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 2 GND

3 12V 4 12V

Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts

3.2.2 Audio Connector

CN Label: AUDIO1
CN Type: 10-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-3
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4

This connector connects to speakers, a microphone and an audio input.

Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 LINE_OUTR 2 LINEIN_R

3 GND_AUDIO 4 GND_AUDIO

5 LINE_OUTL 6 LINEIN_L

7 GND_AUDIO 8 GND_AUDIO

9 MICIN 10 MICIN

Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts

3.2.3 Battery Connector

CN Label: BAT1

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CN Type: 2-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-4
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5

This is connected to the system battery. The battery provides power to the system clock to
retain the time when power is turned off.

Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location

Pin Description

1 VCC_BAT

2 GND

Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts

3.2.4 CompactFlash® Slot

CN Label: CF1
CN Type: CompactFlash® card slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-5
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6

NOTE:

1. Both CompactFlash® Type I and Type II cards are supported.

2. To use SATA and CF, CF must be set to slave.

A CompactFlash® Type I or Type II card can be used in this slot.

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Figure 3-5: CompactFlash® Slot Location

Pin Description Pin 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#

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 3-6: CompactFlash® Slot Pinouts

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3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector

CN Label: DIO1
CN Type: 10-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-6
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7

The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
The digital I/O provides 4-bit output and 4-bit input.

Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Ground 2 VCC

3 Output 3 4 Output 2

5 Output 1 6 Output 0

7 Input 3 8 Input 2

9 Input 1 10 Input 0

Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts

3.2.6 Fan Connectors

CN Label: FAN1, FAN2
CN Type: 3-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-7
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8

The fan connector attaches to a cooling fan.

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Figure 3-7: Fan Connector Locations

Pin Description

1 FANIO1

2 +12V (PWM)

3 GND

Table 3-8: Fan Connector Pinouts

3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector

CN Label: KB/MS1
CN Type: 6-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-8
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9

The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a
PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

Figure 3-8: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location

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Pin Description

1 VCC

2 Mouse Data

3 Mouse Clock

4 Keyboard Data

5 Keyboard Clock

6 GND

Table 3-9: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts

3.2.8 Keypad Connector

CN Label: KEY1
CN Type: 9-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-8
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9

The keypad connector connects to a keypad device.

Figure 3-9: Keypad Connector Location

Pin Description

1 Red LED

2 NC

3 Green LED

4 Menu/Enter

5 Up

6 Down

7 Auto/Exit

8 Power

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Pin Description

9 Ground

Table 3-10: Keypad Connector Pinouts

3.2.9 LED and +5 V Power Output Connector

CN Label: CN1
CN Type: 6-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-10
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11

The connector connects to the hard drive activity LED and power LED on the system front
panel. +5 V power output is also provided via this connector.

Figure 3-10: LED and +5 V Power Output Connector Location

Pin Description

+5 V Power Output

1 VCC

2 GND

Power LED

3 VCC

4 GND

HDD LED

5 VCC

6 -HDLED

Table 3-11: LED and +5 V Power Output Connector Pinouts

3.2.10 LVDS Connector

CN Label: LVDS1

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CN Type: 20-pin crimp
CN Location: See Figure 3-11
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12

The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board.

Figure 3-11: LVDS Connector Location

Pin Description Pin 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 NC 12 NC

13 GND3 14 GND4

15 NC 16 NC

17 VCC_LCD 18 VCC_LCD

19 VCC_LCD 20 VCC_LCD

Table 3-12: LVDS Connector Pinouts

3.2.11 LVDS2 Connector

CN Label: LVDS2
CN Type: 30-pin crimp
CN Location: See Figure 3-11
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12

The LVDS2 connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board.

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Figure 3-12: LVDS2 Connector Location

Pin Description Pin 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 3-13: LVDS2 Connector Pinouts

3.2.12 LVDS Backlight Connector

CN Label: INVERTER1
CN Type: 5-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-13
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14

The backlight inverter connector provides power to an LCD panel.

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Figure 3-13: Backlight Inverter Connector

Pin Description

1

LCD_BKLTCTL

2

GROUND

3

+12V

4

GROUND

5

BACKLIGHT ENABLE

Table 3-14: Backlight Inverter1 Connector

3.2.13 LVDS2 Backlight Connector

CN Label: INVERTER2
CN Type: 5-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-13
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14

The backlight inverter connector provides power to an LCD panel.

Figure 3-14: Backlight Inverter Connector

Pin Description

1

LCD_BKLTCTL

2

GROUND

3

+12V

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Pin Description

4

GROUND

5

BACKLIGHT ENABLE

Table 3-15: Backlight Inverter2 Connector

3.2.14 PCIe Mini Card Slot

CN Label: CN3
CN Type: PCIe Mini card slot
CN Location: See Figure 3-15
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16

The PCIe mini card slot enables a PCIe mini card expansion module to be connected to
the board. Cards supported include among others wireless LAN (WLAN) cards and IEI
PCIe Mini disk on module (DOM) SSD cards.

Figure 3-15: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 PCIE_WAKE# 2 VCC3

3 N/C 4 GND

5 N/C 6 1.5V

7 CLKREQ# 8 LFRAME#

9 GND 10 LAD3

11 CLK- 12 LAD2

13 CLK+ 14 LAD1

15 GND 16 LAD0

17 PCIRST# 18 GND

19 LPC 20 VCC3

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Pin Description Pin Description

21 GND 22 PCI RST#

23 PERN2 24 3VDual

25 PERP2 26 GND

27 GND 28 1.5V

29 GND 30 SMBCLK

31 PETN2 32 SMBDATA

33 PETP2 34 GND

35 GND 36 USBD-

37 GND 38 USBD+

39 SATARXP 40 GND

41 SATARXN 42 N/C

43 N/C 44 RF_LINK#

45 SATATXN 46 BLUELED#

47 SATATXP 48 1.5V

49 GND 50 GND

51 N/C 52 VCC3

Table 3-16: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts

3.2.15 Power Button Connector

CN Label: PWR_BTN
CN Type: 2-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-16
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17

The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis.

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Figure 3-16: Power Button Connector Location

Pin Description

1 PWRBTSW-

2 GND

Table 3-17: Power Button Connector Pinouts

3.2.16 Reset Button Connector

CN Label: RST_BTN
CN Type: 2-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-17
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18

The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis.

Figure 3-17: Reset Button Connector Location

Pin Description

1 PM_RESET

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Pin Description

2 GND

Table 3-18: Reset Button Connector Pinouts

3.2.17 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector (COM2)

CN Label: COM2
CN Type: 14-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-18
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19

This connector provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications.

Figure 3-18: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Data Carrier Direct (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 Ground (GND) 10 N/C

11 TXD485+ 12 TXD485#

13 RXD485+ 14 RXD485#

Table 3-19: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts

3.2.18 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1, COM3)

CN Label: COM1, COM3
CN Type: 10-pin header

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CN Location: See Figure 3-19
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20

This connector provides RS-232 connections for serial ports COM1 and COM3.

Figure 3-19: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location

Pin Description Pin 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 GND

Table 3-20: Serial Port Connector COM1, COM3 Pinouts

3.2.19 SATA Drive Connectors

CN Label: SATA1, SATA2
CN Type: 8-pin SATA drive connectors
CN Location: See Figure 3-20
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21

The SATA connectors connect to SATA hard drives or optical drives.

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Figure 3-20: SATA Drive Connector Location

Pin Description

1 GND

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 GND

5 RX-

6 RX+

7 GND

8 N/C

Table 3-21: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts

3.2.20 SATA Power Connectors

CN Label: SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2
CN Type: 2-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-21
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22

Use the SATA Power Connector to connect to SATA device power connections.

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Figure 3-21: SATA Power Connector Locations

Pin Description

1 5V

2 GND

Table 3-22: SATA Power Connector Pinouts

3.2.21 SMBus Connector

CN Label: CN2
CN Type: 4-pin wafer
CN Location: See Figure 3-22
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23

The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector provides low-speed system
management communications.

Figure 3-22: SMBus Connector Location

Pin Description

1 Ground

2 SMBDATA

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Pin Description

3 SMBCLK

4 VCC

Table 3-23: SMBus Connector Pinouts

3.2.22 SO-DIMM Connector

CN Label: DIMM1
CN Type: 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-23

The SO-DIMM connector is for installing memory on the system.

Figure 3-23: SO-DIMM Connector Location

3.2.23 SPI Flash Connector

CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type: 8-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-24
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24

The 8-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS.

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Figure 3-24: SPI Flash Connector Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 VCC 2 GND

3 CS# 4 CLK

5 SO 6 SI

7 NC 8 NC

Table 3-24: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts

3.2.24 USB Connectors

CN Label: USB1, USB2
CN Type: 8-pin header
CN Location: See Figure 3-25
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25

The USB header can connect to two USB devices.

Figure 3-25: USB Connector Location

Pin Description Pin Description

1 VCC 2 GND

3 DATA- 4 DATA+

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Pin Description Pin Description

5 DATA+ 6 DATA-

7 GND 8 VCC

Table 3-25: USB Port Connector Pinouts

3.3 External Interface Connectors

Figure 3-26 shows the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 motherboard external interface
connectors. The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 on-board external interface
connectors are shown in Figure 3-26.

Figure 3-26: External Interface Connectors

3.3.1 Ethernet Connectors

CN Label: LAN1
CN Type: RJ-45
CN Location: See Figure 3-26
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26

A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 MDIA3- 5 MDIA1+

2 MDIA3+ 6 MDIA2+-

3. MDIA2- 7 MDIA0-

4. MDIA1- 8 MDIA0+

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Pin Description Pin Description

Table 3-26: Ethernet Connector Pinouts

Figure 3-27: Ethernet Connector

The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, onegreen and one yellow. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked. See

Table 3-27.

SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED

STATUS DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION

OFF 10Mbps connection OFF No link

GREEN 100Mbps connection YELLOW Linked

ORANGE 1Gbps connection BLINKING Data Activity

Table 3-27: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs

3.3.2 Serial Port Connector

CN Label: COM4
CN Type: DB-9 Male connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-26
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-28 and Figure 3-28

The RS-232 serial connector provides serial connection in the RS-232 mode.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

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Pin Description Pin Description

5 GND

Table 3-28: Serial Port Pinouts

Figure 3-28: Serial Port Pinout Locations

3.3.3 USB Ports

CN Label: USB3, USB4
CN Type: USB Combo ports
CN Location: See Figure 3-26
CN Pinouts: See Table 3-29

The USB ports attach to standard USB devices.

Pin Description

1 VCC

2 Data-

3 Data+

4 GROUND

5 VCC

6 Data-

7 Data+

8 GROUND

Table 3-29: USB Connector Pinouts

3.3.4 VGA Connector

CN Label: VGA1

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CN Type: D-sub 15-pin female connector
CN Location: See Figure 3-26
CN Pinouts: See Figure 3-29 an Table 3-30

The standard 15-pin female VGA connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor.

Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description

1 RED 6 CRT_PLUG# 11 NC

2 GREEN 7 GND 12 DDCDAT

3 BLUE 8 GND 13 HSYNC

4 NC 9 VCC 14 VSYNC

5 GND 10 GND 15 DDCCLK

Table 3-30: VGA Connector Pinouts

Figure 3-29: VGA Connector

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Chapter

4

4 Installation

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4.1 Anti-static Precautions

WARNING:

Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result in
permanent damage to the product and severe injury to the user.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. Dry climates are especially susceptible to
ESD. It is therefore critical to strictly adhere to the following anti-static precautions
whenever the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553, or any other electrical component, is
handled.

 Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can

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

WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553, place it on an antic-static pad. This
reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

 Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold it by the

edges.

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4.2 Installation Considerations

NOTE:

The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553
is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 should be strictly adhered to. Failing
to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 and injury to the person installing
the motherboard.

WARNING:

The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553, WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553
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 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 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 off:

o Make sure the product is disconnected from all power supplies and that

no electricity is being fed into the system.

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Before and during the installation of the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 DO NOT:

 DO NOT remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are

required for warranty validation.

 DO NOT use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors

are properly connected.

 DO NOT allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins,

or its components.

4.3 SO-DIMM Installation

To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation

Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. (See Figure 4-2) Place the board on an

anti-static mat.

Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Location

Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the

notch on the memory socket.

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Step 3: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the memory in at a 20º angle. (See Figure 4-1)

Step 4: Seat the SO-DIMM. Gently push downwards and the arms clip into place. (See

Figure 4-1)

4.4 CompactFlash® Installation

NOTE:

Both CompactFlash® Type I and Type II cards are supported.

To install the CompactFlash® card, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Locate the CF card socket. Locate the CompactFlash® slot.

Step 2: Align the CF card. Align the CompactFlash® card. The label side should be

facing away from the board. The grooves on the CompactFlash® slot ensure
that the card cannot be inserted the wrong way.

Step 3: Insert the CF card. Push until the CompactFlash® card is firmly seated in the

slot. See Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3: CompactFlash® Card Installation

4.5 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.

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Before the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is installed in the system, the jumpers must
be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 are listed in Table 4-1.

Description Label Type

AT/ATX mode selection J_AUTOPWR1 3-pin header
Clear CMOS J_CMOS1 3-pin header
LVDS voltage selection J_VLVDS1,

J_VLVDS2

3-pin header

LVDS1 resolution selection J_LCD_TYPE1 8-pin header
LVDS2 resolution selection JP2 8-pin header
CompactFlash® master/slave selection JCF1 2-pin header
COM2 RS-232/422/485 selection JP1 8-pin header
COM4 pin-9 voltage selection JP3 6-pin header

Table 4-1: Jumpers

4.5.1 AT/ATX Mode Selection

Jumper Label: J_AUTOPWR1
Jumper Type: 3-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-2
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-4

Set both of the jumpers select AT or ATX power mode for the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. AT power mode limits the system to on/off. ATX allows
the system to use various power saving states and enter a standby state, so the system
can be turned on remotely over a network. The settings on both jumpers should be the
same.

Pin Description

Short 1-2 ATX mode (Default)

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Pin Description

Short 2-3 AT mode

Table 4-2: AT/ATX Mode Selection

Figure 4-4: AT/ATX Mode Selection Jumper Location

4.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper

Jumper Label: J_CMOS1
Jumper Type: 3-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-3
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-5

If the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the
clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. Todo
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
 Load Optimal Defaults
 Load Failsafe Defaults.

After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.

The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in Table 4-3.

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Pin Description

1-2 Keep CMOS Setup (Default)

2-3 Clear CMOS Setup

Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings

Figure 4-5: Clear CMOS Jumper Location

4.5.3 LVDS Voltage Selection

Jumper Label: J_VLVDS1, J_VLVDS2
Jumper Type: 3-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-4
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-6 and Figure 4-7

Selects the voltage of the LVDS connector.

Pin Description

Short 1-2 +5 V

Short 2-3 +3.3 V (Default)

Table 4-4: LVDS Voltage Selection

Figure 4-6: LVDS1 Voltage Selection Jumper Location

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Figure 4-7: LVDS2 Voltage Selection Jumper Location

4.5.4 LVDS1 Resolution Selection

Jumper Label: J_LCD_TYPE1
Jumper Type: 8-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-5
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-8

Selects the resolution of the LCD panel connected to the LVDS1 connector.

Pin Description

Open 640 x 480 (18-bit)

Short 1-2 800 x 480 (18-bit)

Short 3-4 800 x 600 (18-bit) (Default)

Short 1-2, 3-4 1024 x 768 (18-bit)

Short 5-6 1280 x 1024 (18-bit)

Short 1-2, 5-6 1366 x 768 (18-bit)

Short 3-4, 5-6 1280 x 800 (18-bit)

Short 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 1280 x 600 (18-bit)

Table 4-5: LVDS1 Resolution Selection

Figure 4-8: LVDS1 Resolution Selection Jumper Location

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4.5.5 LVDS2 Resolution Selection

Jumper Label: JP2
Jumper Type: 6-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-5
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-8

Selects the resolution of the LCD panel connected to the LVDS2 connector.

Pin Description

Short 1-2 800 x 600

Short 3-4 1024 x 768

Short 1-2, 3-4 1280 x 1024 (Default)

Short 5-6 1366 x 768

Short 1-2, 5-6 1920 x 1080

Table 4-6: LVDS2 Resolution Selection

Figure 4-9: LVDS2 Resolution Selection Jumper Location

4.5.6 CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection

Jumper Label: JCF1
Jumper Type: 2-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-7
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-10

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NOTE:

To use SATA and CF, CF must be set as slave

Sets the CompactFlash® slot as the IDE primary master or primary slave.

Pin Description

Closed Master

Open Slave (Default)

Table 4-7: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection

Figure 4-10: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Selection Jumper Location

4.5.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection

Jumper Label: JP1
Jumper Type: 8-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-8
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-11

Selects the communication method of COM2 serial port.

Pin Description

Short 1-2 RS-232 (Default)

Short 3-4 RS-422

Short 5-6 RS-485

Short 5-6, 7-8 RS-485 with RTS control

Table 4-8: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection

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Figure 4-11: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Location

4.5.8 COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper

Jumper Label: JP3
Jumper Type: 5-pin header
Jumper Settings: See Table 4-9
Jumper Location: See Figure 4-12

The COM4 Pin 9 Setting jumper configures pin 9 on COM4 as either a +5 V, +12 V power
source or as a ring-in (RI) line. The COM4 Pin 9 Setting jumper selection options are
shown in Table 4-9.

Setting Description

Short 1-3 COM4 RI Pin use +5 V (Default)

Short 3-5 COM4 RI Pin use +12 V

Short 3-4 COM4 RI Pin use RI

Table 4-9: COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings

Figure 4-12: COM4 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location

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4.6 Chassis Installation

4.6.1 Airflow

WARNING:

Airflow is critical for keeping components within recommended
operating termperatures. The chassis should have fans and vents as
necessary to keep things cool.

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 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.

4.6.2 Motherboard Installation

To install the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 motherboard into the chassis please refer
to the reference material that came with the chassis.

4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections

This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors.

4.7.1 AT Power Connection

Follow the instructions below to connect the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 to an AT
power supply.

WARNING:

Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to
prevent a sudden power surge to the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

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Step 1: Locate the power cable. The power cable is shown in the packing list in

Chapter 3.

Step 2: Connect the Power Cable to the Motherboard. Connect the 4-pin (2x2) Molex

type power cable connector to the AT power connector on the motherboard. See
Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection

Step 3: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply. Connect one of the 4-pin (1x4) Molex

type power cable connectors to an AT power supply. See Figure 4-15.

4.7.2 Audio Kit Installation

The Audio Kit that came with the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 connects to the audio
connector on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. 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:

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Step 1: Locate the audio connector. The location of the 10-pin audio 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 4-14.

Figure 4-14: Audio Kit Cable Connection

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.

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Figure 4-15: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply

4.7.3 Keyboard/Mouse Connector

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable
connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse
connector on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 and branches into two cables that are
each connected to a PS/2 connector, one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. Please
follow the steps below to connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector.

Step 1: Locate the connector. The location of the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector

is shown in Chapter 3.

Step 2: Align the connectors. Correctly align pin 1 on the cable connector with pin 1 on

the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 keyboard/mouse connector. See
Figure 4-16.

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Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connector is properly aligned with

the keyboard/mouse connector on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553,
connect the cable connector to the on-board connectors. See Figure 4-16.

Figure 4-16: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection

Step 4: Attach PS/2 connectors to the chassis. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable

connector is connected to two PS/2 connectors. To secure the PS/2 connectors
to the chassis please refer to the installation instructions that came with the
chassis.

Step 5: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Once the PS/2 connectors are connected

to the chassis, a keyboard and mouse can each be connected to one of the
PS/2 connectors. The keyboard PS/2 connector and mouse PS/2 connector are
both marked. Please make sure the keyboard and mouse are connected to the
correct PS/2 connector.

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4.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection

Devices can be connected to the external connectors. To install external devices, follow
the directions in the subsections below.

4.8.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)

There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.

Step 6: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown

in Chapter 4.

Step 7: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of

the RJ-45 connectors on the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. See
Figure 4-17.

Figure 4-17: LAN Connection

Step 8: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN

cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0:

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4.8.2 Serial Device Connection

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 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 WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

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 4-18.

Figure 4-18: Serial Device Connector

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.Step0:

4.8.3 USB Connection (Dual Connector)

The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

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Step 1: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB

Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

Step 2: Insert a USB Series "A" plug. Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into

the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19: USB Connector

4.8.4 VGA Monitor Connection

The WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 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-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553, 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.

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Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen

cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.

Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the

insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553. See Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20: 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:

4.9 Software Installation

All the drivers for the WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553 are on the CD that came with the
system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.

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NOTE:

If the installation program doesn't start automatically:
Click "Start->My Computer->CD Drive->autorun.exe"

Step 2: The driver main menu appears (Figure 4-21).

Figure 4-21: Introduction Screen

Step 3: Click WAFER-PV-D5253/D4253/N4553.

Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-22).

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Figure 4-22: Available Drivers

Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. Step0:

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Chapter

5

5 BIOS

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5.1 Introduction

The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.

5.1.1 Starting Setup

The UEFI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.

1. Press the F2 key as soon as the system is turned on or

2. Press the F2 key when the “Press F2 to enter SETUP” message appears on

the screen. 0.

If the message disappears before the F2 key is pressed, restart the computer and try
again.

5.1.2 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 ESC to quit. Navigation
keys are shown in.

Key Function

Up arrow Move to the item above
Down arrow Move to the item below
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
+ Increase the numeric value or make changes

- Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Page up Move to the next page
Page down Move to the previous page

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Key Function

Esc Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -­Exit current page and return to Main Menu

F1 General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option

Page Setup Menu
F9 Load optimized defaults
F10 Save changes and Exit BIOS

Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys

5.1.3 Getting Help

When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the HelpWindow press ESC or
the F1 key again.

5.1.4 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 4.

5.1.5 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.
 Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
 Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
 Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
 Save & 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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5.2 Main

The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.

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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.4.0 0.20
Compliency UEFI 2.0
Project Version E351AR14.ROM
Build Date 12/09/2010 10:32:00

System Date [Tue 05/06/2010]
System Time [14:20:27]

Access Level Administrator

Set the

Date. Use Tab to

switch between Data
elements.

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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BIOS Menu 1: Main

 BIOS Information

The BIOS Information lists a brief summary of the BIOS. The fields in BIOS Information
cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:

 BIOS Vendor: Installed BIOS vendor
 Core Version: Current BIOS version
 Project Version: the board version
 Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made

The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:

 System Date [xx/xx/xx]

Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.

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 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.

5.3 Advanced

Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:

WARNING!

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.

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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

> ACPI Settings
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> USB Configuration
> Super IO Configuration
> H/M Monitor
> Serial Port Console Redirection

System ACPI Parameters

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced

5.3.1 ACPI Configuration

The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface (ACPI) options.

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Advanced

ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Se

lect the highest ACPI

sleep state the system
will enter, when the
SUSPEND button is
pressed.

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EnterSelect
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F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration

 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)]

Use the ACPI Sleep State option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is
not being used.



S1 (CPU Stop
Clock)

DEFAULT The system enters S1(POS) sleep state. The

system appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is
refreshed; the system is running in a low power
mode.



S3 (Suspend to
RAM)

The caches are flushed and the CPU is powered
off. Power to the RAM is maintained. The
computer returns slower to a working state, but
more power is saved.

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5.3.2 CPU Configuration

Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.

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Advanced

CPU Configuration

Processor Type Intel(R) Atom(TM)

CPU N475 @1.83GHz
EMT64 Supported
Processor Speed 1834 MHz
System Bus Speed 667 MHz
Ratio Status 11
Actual Ratio 11
Processor Stepping 106ca
Microcode Revision 263
L1 Cache RAM 56 k
L2 Cache RAM 512 k
Processor Cores Single
Hyper-Threading Supported

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EnterSelect
+/-: Change Opt.
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration

The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) lists the following CPU details:

 Processor Type: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
 EMT64: Indicates if the EM64T is supported by the CPU.
 Processor Speed: Lists the CPU processing speed
 Actual Ratio: Lists the ratio of the frequency to the clock speed
 Processor Stepping: Lists the CPU processing stepping
 Microcode Revision: Lists the microcode revision
 L1 Cache RAM: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
 L2 Cache RAM: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
 Processor Cores: Lists the number of the processor core
 Hyper-Threading: Indicates if the Intel HT Technology is supported by the

CPU.

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5.3.3 IDE Configuration

Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to change and/or set the configuration
of the IDE devices installed in the system.

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Advanced

PATA Master Not Present
PATA Slave Not Present

SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present

ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Select ATA/IDE
Configuration.

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EnterSelect
+/-: Change Opt.
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration

 ATA/IDE Configurations [Enhanced]

Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.



Disabled Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller.



Compatible 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.



Enhanced DEFAULT 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
storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this
mode.

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 Configure SATA as [IDE]

Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.



IDE DEFAULT Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device.



AHCI Configures SATA devices as normal AHCI device.

5.3.4 USB Configuration

Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to read USB configuration information
and configure the USB settings.

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Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Devices:

1 Keyboard

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option

disables legacy support

if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only
for EFI applications.

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F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration

 USB Devices

The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system

 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard
support. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard

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does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fullybooted with all
USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB
keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the
system.



Enabled DEFAULT Legacy USB support enabled



Disabled Legacy USB support disabled



Auto Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are

connected

5.3.5 Super IO Configuration

Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to set or change the
configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.

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Advanced

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip Fintek F81865

> Serial Port 4 Configuration
> Serial Port 2 Configuration
> Serial Port 1 Configuration
> Serial Port 3 Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial

Port 4 (COMD)

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F3 Optimized Defaults
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5.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration

Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the serial port n.

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Advanced

Serial Port n Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial

Port (COM)

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ESC

Exit

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BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port n Configuration Menu

5.3.5.1.1 Serial Port 4 Configuration

 Serial Port [Enabled]

Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.



Disabled Disable the serial port



Enabled DEFAULT Enable the serial port

 Change Settings [Auto]

Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.



Auto DEFAULT The serial port IO port address and interrupt address

are automatically detected.



IO=3F8h;
IRQ=4

Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ4

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

IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4

Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4



IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4

Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4

5.3.5.1.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration

 Serial Port [Enabled]

Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.



Disabled Disable the serial port



Enabled DEFAULT Enable the serial port

 Change Settings [Auto]

Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.



Auto DEFAULT The serial port IO port address and interrupt address

are automatically detected.



IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3

Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3



IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4

Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4



IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4

Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4

5.3.5.1.3 Serial Port 1 Configuration

 Serial Port [Enabled]

Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.



Disabled Disable the serial port

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

Enabled DEFAULT Enable the serial port

 Change Settings [Auto]

Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.



Auto DEFAULT The serial port IO port address and interrupt address

are automatically detected.



IO=3E8h;
IRQ=10

Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10



IO=3E8h;
IRQ=10, 11

Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10, 11



IO=2E8h;
IRQ=10, 11

Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10, 11

5.3.5.1.4 Serial Port 3 Configuration

 Serial Port [Enabled]

Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.



Disabled Disable the serial port



Enabled DEFAULT Enable the serial port

 Change Settings [Auto]

Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.



Auto DEFAULT The serial port IO port address and interrupt address

are automatically detected.



IO=2E8h;
IRQ=10

Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10

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

IO=3E8h;
IRQ=10, 11

Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10, 11



IO=2E8h;
IRQ=10, 11

Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ10, 11

5.3.6 H/W Monitor

The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 9) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and
system voltages.

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PC Health Status

CPU Temperature :+99 C
SYS Temperature :+56 C
CPU FAN Speed :N/A
SYS FAN Speed :N/A
VCC3V :+3.328 V
V_core :+1.152 V
V1_05V :+1.040 V
VCC3V :+3.312 V
Vcc :+5.003 V
VSB3V :+3.328 V
VBAT :+3.216 V

CPU Smart Fan control [Auto Mode]
Temperature Bound 1 60
Temperature Bound 2 50
Temperature Bound 3 40
Temperature Bound 4 30
SYS Smart Fan control [Auto Mode]
Temperature Bound 1 60
Temperature Bound 2 50
Temperature Bound 3 40
Temperature Bound 4 30

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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BIOS Menu 9: Hardware Health Configuration

 PC Health Status

The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are
monitored are:

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 System Temperatures:

o CPU Temperature
o System Temperature

 Fan Speeds:

o CPU Fan Speed
o System Fan Speed

 Voltages:

o VCC3V
o V_core
o V1_05V
o VCC3V
o Vcc
o VSB3V
o VBAT

 CPU Smart Fan control [Auto Mode]

Use the CPU Smart Fan control option to configure the CPU fan.



Auto Mode The fan adjusts its speed using these settings:

Temperature Bound 1
Temperature Bound 2
Temperature Bound 3
Temperature Bound 4



Manual Mode The fan spins at the speed set in:

Manual Duty Cycle Setting

 SYS Smart Fan control [Auto Mode]

Use the SYS Smart Fan control option to configure the SYS fan.

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

Auto Mode The fan adjusts its speed using these settings:

Temperature Bound 1
Temperature Bound 2
Temperature Bound 3
Temperature Bound 4



Manual Mode The fan spins at the speed set in:

Manual Duty Cycle Setting

5.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection

The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the console
redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a
system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

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COM4

Console Redirection [Disabled]

> Console Redirection Settings

COM2

Console Redirection [Disabled]

> Console Redirection Settings

COM1

Console Redirection [Disabled]

> Console Redirection Settings

COM3

Console Redirection [Disabled]

> Console Redirection Settings

Console Redirection
Enable/Disable

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS Menu 10: Serial Port Console Redirection

 Console Redirection [Disabled]

Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.

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

Disabled DEFAULT Disabled the console redirection function



Enabled Enabled the console redirection function

5.4 Chipset

Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 11) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge
configuration menus

WARNING!

Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset
BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.

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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

> Host Bridge
> South Bridge
> Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

Host Bridge Parameters

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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5.4.1 Host Bridge

Use the Host Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the host bridge chipset.

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Chipset

******* Memory Information ********
Memory Frequency 667 Mhz

Total Memory 2048 MB

DIMM#0 2048 MB
DIMM#1 Not present

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F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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BIOS Menu 12:Host Bridge Configuration

5.4.2 South Bridge

Use the South Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the Southbridge chipset.

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Chipset

Auto Power Button Function [Enabled]

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
USB Function [Enabled]
USB 2.0(EHCI) Support [Enabled]
Set Spread Spectrum function [Disabled]

Enable/Disable OnBoard
High Definition Audio
Controller.

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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 HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

The HD Audio Controller option enables or disables the HD audio controller.



Enabled DEFAULT The onboard HD audio controller automatically

detected and enabled



Disabled The onboard HD audio controller is disabled

 USB Function [Enabled]

Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support.



Disabled USB function support disabled



Enabled DEFAULT USB function support enabled

 USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support [Enabled]

Use the USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.



Enabled DEFAULT USB 2.0 controller enabled



Disabled USB 2.0 controller disabled

 Set Spread Spectrum Function [Disabled]

The Set Spread Spectrum Function option can help to improve CPU EMI issues.



Disabled DEFAULT The spread spectrum function is disabled



Enabled The spread spectrum function is enabled

5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

Use the Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion menu to configure the video device connected to the
system.

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Advanced

Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/Fixed Memory [Maximum]
IGD - Boot Type [VBIOS Default]
LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID]

Panel ID Resolution 1024x768 18bit

Select DVMT/FIXED Mode

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BIOS Menu 14: Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

 DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
(DVMT) operating mode.



Fixed Mode A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as

graphics memory.



DVMT Mode DEFAULT Graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to

the system and graphics needs.

 DVMT/FIXED Memory [256 MB]

Use the DVMT/FIXED Memory option to specify the maximum amount of memory that
can be allocated as graphics memory. Configuration options are listed below.

 128 MB
 256 MB
 Maximum Default

 IGD - Boot Type [VBIOS Default]

Use the IGD - Boot Type option to select the display device used by the system when it
boots. Configuration options are listed below.

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 VBIOS Default DEFAULT
 CRT
 LFP
 CRT + LFP

 LCD Panel Type [VBIOS Default]

Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system.
Configuration options are listed below.

 Select by Panel ID DEFAULT
 640x480 18bit
 800x480 18bit
 800x600 18bit
 1024x768 18bit
 1280x1024 18bit
 1366x768 18bit
 1280x800 18bit
 1280x600 18bit

5.5 Boot

Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options.

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Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Quiet Boot [Enabled]
Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Boot Option Priorities

Select the keyboard
NumLock state

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 Bootup NumLock State [On]

Use the Bootup NumLock State BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must
be modified during boot up.



On DEFAULT Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be

enabled automatically when the computer system
boots up. This allows the immediate use of the
10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of
the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED
light on the keyboard is lit.



Off Does not enable the keyboard Number Lock

automatically. To use the 10-keys on the keyboard,
press the Number Lock key located on the upper
left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number
Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the
Number Lock is engaged.

 Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.



Disabled Normal POST messages displayed



Enabled DEFAULT OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages

 Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Use the Launch PXE OpROM option to enable or disable boot option for legacy network
devices.



Disabled DEFAULT Ignore all PXE Option ROMs



Enabled Load PXE Option ROMs.

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5.6 Security

Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords.

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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password
User Password

Set User Password

Set Master Password

Set Setup Administrator

Password

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F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
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BIOS Menu 16: Security

 Administrator Password

Use the Administrator Password to set or change an administrator password.

 User Password

Use the User Password to set or change a user password.

5.7 Exit

Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 17) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values
and to save configuration changes.