IEI Technology WAFER-8523 User manual

WAFER-8523 User Manual
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WAFER-8523
MODEL:
WAFER-8523
3.5" SBC with Intel® Celeron® M CPU with VGA/LVDS/TTL,
GbE, USB 2.0 and Audio
Rev. 1.01 24 July, 2009
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
24 July, 2009 1.01 Minor edit
14 April, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the WAFER-8523 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the WAFER-8523 package.
1 x WAFER-8523
1 x SATACable (P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 x KB/MS Cable (P/N: 32000-000138-RS)
1 x Audio Cable (P/N: 32000-072100-RS)
1 x Mini Jumper pack
1 x USB cable (P/N: 32000-073400-RS)
1 x Utility CD
1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 WAFER-8523 Introduction................................................................................. 2
1.2 WAFER-8523 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 WAFER-8523 Overview Photo........................................................................... 2
1.2.2 WAFER-8523 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers.......................................... 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 7
2.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 9
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 10
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 CPU Overview................................................................................................. 10
2.4.2 Preinstalled Intel® Celeron® M Processors....................................................11
2.5 INTEL®852GM NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................11
2.5.1 Intel®852GM Overview....................................................................................11
2.5.2 Intel® 852GM Memory Support...................................................................... 12
2.5.3 Intel® 852GM Integrated Graphics Controller............................................... 12
2.6 INTEL®ICH4 SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................... 13
2.6.1 Intel®ICH4 Overview...................................................................................... 13
2.6.2 Intel®ICH4 Audio Codec ’97 Controller......................................................... 14
2.6.3 Intel®ICH4 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface................................................... 14
2.6.4 Intel®ICH4 PCI Interface ............................................................................... 15
2.6.5 Intel®ICH4 Real Time Clock........................................................................... 15
2.6.6 Intel®ICH4 USB Controller............................................................................ 15
2.6.7 PCI-to-ISA Bridge............................................................................................ 15
2.7 PCI BUS................................................................................................................... 17
2.8 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 17

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2.8.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 17
2.8.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 17
2.8.3 iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 17
2.8.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 18
2.8.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 18
2.8.3.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output................................................................. 18
2.8.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 18
2.8.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 18
2.8.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 18
2.8.3.7 Super I/O Parallel Port.............................................................................. 19
2.9 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 19
2.9.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 19
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 20
2.9.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 20
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 21
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 22
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 22
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 23
3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 24
4 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 25
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 26
4.1.1 WAFER-8523 Layout ....................................................................................... 26
4.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 27
4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 28
4.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 28
4.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 30
4.3.3 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 31
4.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 32
4.3.5 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin) .......................................................................... 33
4.3.6 IR Sensor Connector........................................................................................ 34

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4.3.7 LED Connector................................................................................................ 35
4.3.8 LVDS LCD Connector ..................................................................................... 36
4.3.9 PC/104 Connector ........................................................................................... 37
4.3.10 PC/104 Power Input Connector..................................................................... 39
4.3.11 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 40
4.3.12 SATA Drive Connector................................................................................... 41
4.3.13 Serial Port Connector (COM2) ..................................................................... 42
4.3.14 TFT LCD TTL Connector............................................................................... 43
4.3.15 USB Connector (Internal).............................................................................. 44
4.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 45
4.4.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 45
4.4.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 46
4.4.3 Reset Button Switch.......................................................................................... 47
4.4.4 Serial Port Connector (COM1) ....................................................................... 48
4.4.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 49
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 51
5.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 52
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................... 52
5.1.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 53
5.1.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 53
5.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 54
5.3 SO-DIMMAND CF CARD INSTALLATION ................................................................ 55
5.3.1 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 55
5.3.2 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 56
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 57
5.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................ 58
5.4.2 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 59
5.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 60
5.4.4 COM 2 Function Select Jumper....................................................................... 61
5.4.5 TTL/LVDS LCD Mode Select Jumper.............................................................. 62
5.4.6 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 63
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 64
5.5.1 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 65
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 65

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5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 65
5.6.2 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 66
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) (Optional) .............................. 67
5.6.4 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 69
5.6.5 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) (Optional)........................................ 70
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 71
5.7.1 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection................................................................................. 72
5.7.2 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 73
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 73
5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 74
6 BIOS SCREENS........................................................................................................... 76
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 77
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 77
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 77
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 78
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 78
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 78
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 79
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 80
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 81
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 82
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 83
6.3.3 Super I/O Configuration .................................................................................. 88
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 91
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 92
6.3.5.1 APM Configuration................................................................................... 93
6.3.6 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 95
6.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 99
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 100
6.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 102
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 103
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 105
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 106
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 106

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6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 107
6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 109
6.8 EXIT........................................................................................................................110
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................................112
7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................113
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM ...........................................................................113
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION..............................................................................115
7.4 VGADRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................118
7.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 123
7.6 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 125
7.7AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 129
7.7.1 AC’97 Driver Installation.............................................................................. 129
7.8 ISMM INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 132
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 139
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 143
C WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 147
D COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................... 150
D.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 151
D.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS..................................................................................... 151
D.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES ......................................................................... 152
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 153
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 154

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: WAFER-8523................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: WAFER-8523 Overview [Front View].........................................................................3
Figure 1-3: WAFER-8523 Overview [Rear View]..........................................................................3
Figure 2-1: WAFER-8523 Dimensions (mm) ................................................................................8
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................9
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................10
Figure 2-4: 200-pin SO-DIMM Socket..........................................................................................12
Figure 2-5: PCI-to-ISA-Bridge......................................................................................................16
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side] .....................................................26
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [solder side]....................................................27
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................29
Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................................30
Figure 4-5: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations........................................................31
Figure 4-6: CF Card Socket Location (solder side)...................................................................32
Figure 4-7: +12V Fan Connector Location.................................................................................34
Figure 4-8: IR Sensor Connector Location ................................................................................35
Figure 4-9: LED Connector Locations........................................................................................35
Figure 4-10: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location.................................................................36
Figure 4-11: PC/104 Connector...................................................................................................38
Figure 4-12: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts...............................................................39
Figure 4-13: Power Button Connector Location........................................................................40
Figure 4-14: SATA Drive Connector Location ...........................................................................41
Figure 4-15: COM2 Connector Pinout Locations ......................................................................42
Figure 4-16: TFT LCD TTL Connector Pinout Locations..........................................................43
Figure 4-17: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................44
Figure 4-18: WAFER-8523 External Peripheral Interface Connector.......................................45
Figure 4-19: Keyboard/Mouse Connector..................................................................................46
Figure 4-20: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................47
Figure 4-21: Reset Button Connector Locations.......................................................................48
Figure 4-22: COM1 Pinout Locations..........................................................................................49