IEI Technology WAFER-945GSE2 User manual

WAFER-945GSE2 User Manual
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tiWAFER-945GSE2
WAFER-945GSE2
3.5" SBC with 1.6 GHz Intel
®
AtomN270, VGA/LVDS, Dual
GbE, CFII, USB, SATA, on board 1 GB Memory and PC/104
Rev. 1.02 25 June, 2009

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Revision
Date Version Changes
25 June, 2009 1.02 New photographs added
11 March, 2009 1.01 Model name update
17 February, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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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-945GSE2 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-945GSE2 package.
1 x WAFER-945GSE2
2 x SATACable (P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 x KB/MS Cable (P/N: 32000-023800-RS)
1 x Audio Cable (P/N: 32000-072100-RS)
2 x Plastic Intermediate Pole for PC/104 (15mm)
2 x Plastic Intermediate Pole for PC/104 (20mm)
1 x Mini Jumper pack
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-945GSE2 Introduction ......................................................................... 2
1.2 WAFER-945GSE2 OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 WAFER-945GSE2 Overview Photo................................................................... 2
1.2.2 WAFER-945GSE2 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers................................... 3
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 4
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 6
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 7
2.2 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 EMBEDDED WAFER-945GSE2 PROCESSOR .............................................................. 9
2.3.1 Overview............................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Front Side Bus (FSB)....................................................................................... 10
2.4 INTEL®945GSE NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET..................................................................11
2.4.1 Intel® 945GSE Overview..................................................................................11
2.4.2 Intel® 945GSE DDR2 Controller.....................................................................11
2.4.3 Intel® 945GSE Graphics................................................................................. 12
2.4.3.1 Analog CRT Graphics Mode..................................................................... 13
2.4.3.2 LVDS Interface......................................................................................... 13
2.5 INTEL®ICH7-M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET................................................................. 14
2.5.1 Intel®ICH7-M Overview ................................................................................. 14
2.5.2 Intel®ICH7-M Audio Codec ’97 Controller.................................................... 16
2.5.3 Intel®ICH7-M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface.............................................. 17
2.5.4 Intel®ICH7-M PCI Interface........................................................................... 17
2.5.5 PCI-to-ISA Bridge............................................................................................ 18
2.5.6 Intel®ICH7-M PCIe Bus ................................................................................. 19
2.5.6.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet.................................................................................... 19

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2.5.7 Intel®ICH7-M Real Time Clock ...................................................................... 21
2.5.8 Intel®ICH7-M SATA Controller ...................................................................... 21
2.5.9 Intel®ICH7-M USB Controller........................................................................ 22
2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 23
2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 23
2.6.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 23
2.6.3 iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 24
2.6.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 25
2.6.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 25
2.6.3.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output................................................................. 25
2.6.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 25
2.6.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 25
2.6.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 25
2.7 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 26
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 26
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 26
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 27
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 28
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 29
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 29
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 29
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 30
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 30
3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 31
4 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 32
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 33
4.1.1 WAFER-945GSE2 Layout................................................................................ 33
4.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 34
4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 35
4.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 35
4.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 36
4.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 36
4.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 37

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4.3.4 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 38
4.3.5 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 39
4.3.6 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 41
4.3.7 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin) .......................................................................... 42
4.3.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 43
4.3.9 LED Connector................................................................................................ 44
4.3.10 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 44
4.3.11 PC/104 Connector.......................................................................................... 46
4.3.12 PC/104 Power Input Connector..................................................................... 47
4.3.13 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 48
4.3.14 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 49
4.3.15 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 50
4.3.16 Serial Port Connector (COM2 ) (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)...................... 51
4.3.17 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 52
4.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 53
4.4.1 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 53
4.4.2 Serial Port Connector (COM1) ....................................................................... 54
4.4.3 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 55
4.4.4 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 55
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 57
5.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 58
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................... 58
5.1.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 59
5.1.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 60
5.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 60
5.3 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 60
5.3.1 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 60
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 62
5.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................ 62
5.4.2 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 64
5.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 64
5.4.4 COM 2 Function Select Jumper....................................................................... 66
5.4.5 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 67
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 68

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5.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 68
5.5.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 69
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 69
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 69
5.6.2 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 70
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) (Optional) .............................. 71
5.6.4 Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable Connector ............................................................... 73
5.6.5 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 74
5.6.6 PC/104 Module Installation............................................................................. 75
5.6.7 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) (Optional)........................................ 76
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 77
5.7.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 78
5.7.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 79
5.7.3 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 80
5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 80
6 BIOS SCREENS........................................................................................................... 82
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 83
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 83
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 83
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 84
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 84
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 84
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 85
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 86
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 87
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 88
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 89
6.3.3 Super I/O Configuration .................................................................................. 94
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 95
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 99
6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................. 100
6.3.5.2 APM Configuration................................................................................. 101
6.3.6 Remote Configuration.................................................................................... 103
6.3.7 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 107

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6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 108
6.5 BOOT.......................................................................................................................110
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................111
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority.......................................................................................113
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................113
6.7 CHIPSET ..................................................................................................................114
6.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................115
6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................117
6.8 EXIT........................................................................................................................118
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 120
7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 121
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 121
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 123
7.4 VGADRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 127
7.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 131
7.6AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 134
7.6.1 AC’97 Driver Installation.............................................................................. 134
7.7 INTEL®MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER DRIVER INSTALLATION................................ 137
7.8 ISMM INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 142
A BIOS OPTIONS........................................................................................................ 149
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 153
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 157
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 158
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 158
C.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 159
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 159
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 159
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 160
E ADDRESS MAPPING .............................................................................................. 163
E.1 DIRECT MEMORYACCESS (DMA)......................................................................... 164
E.2 INPUT/OUTPUT (IO)............................................................................................... 165
E.3 INTERRUPT REQUEST (IRQ)................................................................................... 167

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E.4 MEMORY................................................................................................................ 168
F COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................... 169
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 170
F.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS...................................................................................... 170
F.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 171
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 172
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 173
H AC'97 AUDIO CODEC ............................................................................................ 176
H.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 177
H.1.1 Accessing the AC'97 CODEC ....................................................................... 177
H.1.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 177
H.2 SOUND EFFECT CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 178
H.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager .......................................................... 178
H.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options ............................................. 179

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: WAFER-945GSE2........................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: WAFER-945GSE2 Overview [Front View].................................................................3
Figure 2-1: WAFER-945GSE2 Dimensions (mm).........................................................................7
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................7
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................8
Figure 2-4: Embedded Processor.................................................................................................9
Figure 2-5: Front Side Bus...........................................................................................................10
Figure 2-6: Onboard DDR2 SDRAM............................................................................................12
Figure 2-7: VGA Connector .........................................................................................................13
Figure 2-8: LVDS Connector........................................................................................................14
Figure 2-9: Direct Media Interface...............................................................................................15
Figure 2-10: Audio Codec and Connectors ...............................................................................16
Figure 2-11: PCI-to-ISA-Bridge....................................................................................................18
Figure 2-12: Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe GbE Controllers...........................................................20
Figure 2-13: SATA Connectors ...................................................................................................22
Figure 2-14: Onboard USB Implementation...............................................................................23
Figure 2-15: Super I/O ..................................................................................................................24
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations [Front Side] .....................................................33
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations [solder side]....................................................34
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................36
Figure 4-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location....................................................37
Figure 4-5: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................................38
Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations........................................................39
Figure 4-7: CF Card Socket Location (solder side)...................................................................40
Figure 4-8: DIO Connector Location...........................................................................................41
Figure 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Location.................................................................................42
Figure 4-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location..................................................................43
Figure 4-11: LED Connector Locations......................................................................................44
Figure 4-12: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location.................................................................45
Figure 4-13: PC/104 Connector...................................................................................................46

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Figure 4-14: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts...............................................................48
Figure 4-15: Power Button Connector Location........................................................................48
Figure 4-16: Reset Button Connector Locations.......................................................................49
Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Connector Locations .........................................................................50
Figure 4-18: COM2 Connector Pinout Locations ......................................................................51
Figure 4-19: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................52
Figure 4-20: WAFER-945GSE2 External Peripheral Interface Connector...............................53
Figure 4-21: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................54
Figure 4-22: COM1 Pinout Locations..........................................................................................55
Figure 4-23: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................56
Figure 5-1: CF Card Installation..................................................................................................61
Figure 5-2: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................62
Figure 5-3: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location..................................................................63
Figure 5-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Location.............................................................................64
Figure 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................66
Figure 5-6: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location...............................................................67
Figure 5-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations...............................................68
Figure 5-8: SATA Drive Cable Connection.................................................................................70
Figure 5-9: SATA Power Drive Connection................................................................................71
Figure 5-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation ..............................................................................72
Figure 5-11: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................73
Figure 5-12: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection..................................................................74
Figure 5-13: Audio Kit Cable Connection ..................................................................................75
Figure 5-14: WAFER-945GSE2 PC/104 module installation.....................................................76
Figure 5-15: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................77
Figure 5-16: LAN Connection......................................................................................................78
Figure 5-17: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................79
Figure 5-18: USB Connector........................................................................................................80
Figure 5-19: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................81
Figure 7-1: Start Up Screen ...................................................................................................... 122
Figure 7-2: Select Operating System....................................................................................... 122
Figure 7-3: Drivers..................................................................................................................... 123
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................... 124
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 124
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................................................................................. 125

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Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ......................................................................... 126
Figure 7-8: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................ 126
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Read Me File....................................................................................... 127
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted...................................................................... 128
Figure 7-11: VGA Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 128
Figure 7-12: VGA Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 129
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Read Me File..................................................................................... 129
Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Setup Operations............................................................................. 130
Figure 7-15: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................... 131
Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 132
Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 132
Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 133
Figure 7-19: LAN Driver Installation Complete....................................................................... 133
Figure 7-20: AC'97 Audio.......................................................................................................... 134
Figure 7-21: AC’97 Audio Driver Options................................................................................ 135
Figure 7-22: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen........................................................ 135
Figure 7-23: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification................................................................. 136
Figure 7-24: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 136
Figure 7-25: SATA RAID Driver Installation Program............................................................ 137
Figure 7-26: SATA RAID Driver Installation Program............................................................ 138
Figure 7-27: SATA RAID Setup Program Icon ........................................................................ 138
Figure 7-28: InstallShield Wizard Setup Screen..................................................................... 139
Figure 7-29: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Screen .............................................................. 139
Figure 7-30: Matrix Storage Manager Welcome Screen ........................................................ 140
Figure 7-31: Matrix Storage Manager Warning Screen.......................................................... 140
Figure 7-32: Matrix Storage Manager License Agreement.................................................... 141
Figure 7-33: Matrix Storage Manager Readme File................................................................ 141
Figure 7-34: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Complete.......................................................... 142
Figure 7-35: iSMM Directory.....................................................................................................143
Figure 7-36: iSMM Installation File........................................................................................... 143
Figure 7-37: iSMM InstallShield Welcome Screen.................................................................. 144
Figure 7-38: iSMM License Agreement.................................................................................... 144
Figure 7-39: iSMM Customer Information............................................................................... 145
Figure 7-40: iSMM Setup Type ................................................................................................. 146
Figure 7-41: iSMM Installation Confirmation .......................................................................... 147

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Figure 7-42: iSMM InstallShield Wizard Complete................................................................. 148
Figure 7-43: iSMM Restart Confirmation................................................................................. 148

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................5
Table 2-1: Power Consumption...................................................................................................27
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................35
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................35
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................36
Table 4-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts .......................................................37
Table 4-5: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) ............................................................................38
Table 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts..........................................................................39
Table 4-7: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................41
Table 4-8: DIO Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................41
Table 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................42
Table 4-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts .....................................................................43
Table 4-11: LED Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................................44
Table 4-12: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts........................................................................45
Table 4-13: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (1 of 2)..........................................................................47
Table 4-14: PC/104 Connector Pinouts (2 of 2)..........................................................................47
Table 4-15: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts.................................................................48
Table 4-16: Power Button Connector Pinouts...........................................................................49
Table 4-17: Reset Button Connector Pinouts............................................................................49
Table 4-18: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................50
Table 4-19: COM2 Connector Pinouts........................................................................................51
Table 4-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................52
Table 4-21: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................54
Table 4-22: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs.............................................................................54
Table 4-23: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts .......................................................................55
Table 4-24: USB Port Pinouts......................................................................................................55
Table 4-25: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................56
Table 5-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................62
Table 5-2: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings....................................................................63
Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ...............................................................................64

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Table 5-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................65
Table 5-5: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Settings.................................................................66
Table 5-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................68
Table 5-7: IEI Provided Cables....................................................................................................69
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................84

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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Main.................................................................................................................................85
Menu 2: Advanced........................................................................................................................87
Menu 3: CPU Configuration.........................................................................................................87
Menu 4: IDE Configuration...........................................................................................................88
Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration.....................................................................90
Menu 6: Super I/O Configuration ................................................................................................94
Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration....................................................................................96
Menu 8: Power Configuration......................................................................................................99
Menu 9: Advanced Power Configuration ................................................................................ 100
Menu 10: ACPI Configuration................................................................................................... 100
Menu 11:Advanced Power Management Configuration........................................................ 101
Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]............................................................ 104
Menu 13: USB Configuration.................................................................................................... 107
Menu 14: PCI/PnP Configuration ............................................................................................. 109
Menu 15: Boot............................................................................................................................ 111
Menu 16: Boot Settings Configuration.................................................................................... 111
Menu 17: Boot Device Priority Settings .................................................................................. 113
Menu 18: Security...................................................................................................................... 114
Menu 19: Chipset....................................................................................................................... 115
Menu 20:Northbridge Chipset Configuration ......................................................................... 115
Menu 21:Southbridge Chipset Configuration......................................................................... 118
Menu 22:Exit............................................................................................................................... 119

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: WAFER-945GSE2
1.1.1 WAFER-945GSE2 Introduction
WAFER-945GSE2 3.5” motherboards are embedded 45 nm Intel® Atom™ processor
platforms. The Intel® Atom™ processor N270 embedded on the WAFER-945GSE2 has
a 1.60 GHz clock speed, a 533 MHz FSB and a 512 KB L2 cache. The WAFER-945GSE2
also includes onboard 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM. The board comes with an LVDS connector
and supports both 18-bit and 36-bit single channel LVDS screens. The WAFER-945GSE2
also comes with two PCI Express (PCIe) Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectors, a
CompactFlash® socket on the solder side, and a PC/104 slot for expansion and increased
connectivity.
1.2 WAFER-945GSE2 Overview
1.2.1 WAFER-945GSE2 Overview Photo
The WAFER-945GSE2 has a wide variety of peripheral interface connectors. 7Figure 1-2
is a labeled photo of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-945GSE2.

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Figure 1-2: WAFER-945GSE2 Overview [Front View]
1.2.2 WAFER-945GSE2 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers
The WAFER-945GSE2 has the following connectors on-board:
1 x ATX power connector
1 x ATX enable connector
1 x Audio connector
1 x Backlight inverter connector
1 x CompactFlash® socket
1 x Digital input/output (DIO) connector
1 x Fan connector
1 x Keyboard and mouse connector
1 x LED connector
1 x LVDS connector
1 x PC/104 ISA connector
1 x Power button connector
1 x Reset button connector