IEI Technology Wafer-CX700m User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
February, 2008 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the WAFER-CX700M or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the WAFER-CX700M. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is
written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the WAFER-CX700M.
Please take caution messages seriously.

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NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the WAFER-CX700M. Please
take note messages seriously.

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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-CX700M 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-CX700M package.
 1 x WAFER-CX700M single board computer
 1 x Mini jumper pack
 1 x IDE flat cable 44-pin
 2 x SATAcables
 1 x SATApower cable
 3 x RS-232 cable
 1 x Keyboard/Mouse cable
 2 x USB cable
 1 x Audio cable
 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
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 4
1.5 PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS .................................................................. 5
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.1 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions...............................................................11
2.2 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 12
2.3 VIA®C7 CPU ......................................................................................................... 13
2.4 VIA®CX700M SYSTEM CHIPSET ........................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Graphics........................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1.1 VGA.......................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1.2 DVI ........................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1.3 LVDS ........................................................................................................ 15
2.4.2 Memory............................................................................................................ 15
2.4.3 SATA................................................................................................................. 16
2.4.4 IDE Controller................................................................................................. 16
2.4.4.1 CompactFlash®Slot.................................................................................. 16
2.4.4.2 IDE Slot .................................................................................................... 17
2.4.5 USB.................................................................................................................. 18
2.4.6 PCI Bus............................................................................................................ 19
2.4.6.1 Realtek RTL8110SC GbE Controller ....................................................... 19
2.4.7 Keyboard/Mouse.............................................................................................. 20
2.4.8 LPC Bus........................................................................................................... 21
2.4.8.1 BIOS Chipset............................................................................................ 21

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2.4.8.2 Lattice Semiconductor LC4032V Digital I/O Chipset.............................. 22
2.4.8.3 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.............................................. 22
2.4.9 Audio................................................................................................................ 23
2.4.9.1 VIA®VT1708AAudio Chipset................................................................. 24
2.5 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 25
2.5.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 25
2.5.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 25
2.5.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 26
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 27
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 28
3.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 28
3.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................ 29
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 31
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 32
4.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 32
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 33
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 34
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 35
4.2.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 35
4.2.2 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 36
4.2.3 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 37
4.2.4 CompactFlash® Slot........................................................................................ 37
4.2.5 CD Audio Connector........................................................................................ 39
4.2.6 Digital Input/Output Connector....................................................................... 40
4.2.7 DVI Connector................................................................................................. 41
4.2.8 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 42
4.2.9 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 43
4.2.10 IDE Connector............................................................................................... 44
4.2.11 LVDS Connector............................................................................................. 46
4.2.12 Mini PCI Slot ................................................................................................. 47
4.2.13 Power Connector........................................................................................... 51
4.2.14 PS_ON Connector.......................................................................................... 51
4.2.15 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 52

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4.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 53
4.2.17 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................. 54
4.2.18 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 55
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 56
4.3.1 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 57
4.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 58
4.3.3 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 59
4.3.4 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 59
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 61
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 62
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 63
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 63
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 64
5.2.3 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 65
5.3 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 65
5.4 COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION................................................................ 66
5.4.1 Cooling Kit Installation ................................................................................... 66
5.4.2 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 67
5.4.3 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 68
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 69
5.5.1 AT/ATX Power Supply Selector........................................................................ 70
5.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 71
5.5.3 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 72
5.5.4 RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper................................................................... 73
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 74
5.6.1 Audio Cable Installation.................................................................................. 75
5.6.2 HDD Cable Connection................................................................................... 75
5.6.3 Serial Port Cable Connection.......................................................................... 76
5.6.4 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 77
5.6.5 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) ......................................................... 79
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 80
5.7.1 Keyboard/Mouse Y-Cable Connection............................................................. 81
5.7.2 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 82
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 82

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5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 83
6BIOS SETUP........................................................................................................... 85
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 86
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 86
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 86
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 87
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 87
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 87
6.2 MAIN ....................................................................................................................... 88
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 89
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 90
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 92
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 94
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................... 98
6.3.4 ACPI Configuration ....................................................................................... 101
6.3.5 APM Configuration........................................................................................ 102
6.3.6 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 104
6.3.7 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 107
6.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................................110
6.4 PCI/PNP .................................................................................................................112
6.5 BOOT ......................................................................................................................115
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................115
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority.......................................................................................119
6.5.3 Removable Drives...........................................................................................119
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 120
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 122
6.7.1 Northbridge Configuration............................................................................ 123
6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 125
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 127
7SOFTWARE DRIVERS....................................................................................... 129
7.1 DRIVER CD AUTO-RUN.......................................................................................... 130
7.2 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 132
7.3 GRAPHICS DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 137

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7.4 NETWORK ADAPTER DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................... 141
7.5 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 150
ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 157
BTERMINOLOGY................................................................................................. 161
CDIGITAL I/O INTERFACE................................................................................. 165
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 166
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 166
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 167
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 167
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 167
DWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 169
EADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 173
E.1 IO ADDRESS MAP.................................................................................................. 174
E.2 1ST MB MEMORYADDRESS MAP........................................................................... 174
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE ............................................................................................ 175
E.4 DMA CHANNELASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 175
FHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 177
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 178

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: WAFER-CX700M..........................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: WAFER-CX700M Overview (Front)............................................................................4
Figure 1-3: WAFER-CX700M Overview (Solder Side) .................................................................5
Figure 2-1: WAFER-CX700M Dimensions (mm) ........................................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)............................................................11
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................12
Figure 2-4: VIA® C7 Processor ...................................................................................................13
Figure 2-5: Graphics.....................................................................................................................14
Figure 2-6: 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Sockets.............................................................................15
Figure 2-7: 1.5Gbps SATA Drive Connectors............................................................................16
Figure 2-8: CompactFlash® Slot.................................................................................................17
Figure 2-9: IDE Slot.......................................................................................................................17
Figure 2-10: USB Ports ................................................................................................................18
Figure 2-11: Realtek PCI GbE Controllers..................................................................................19
Figure 2-12: BIOS Chipset ...........................................................................................................21
Figure 2-13: Lattice Semiconductor LC4064V Digital I/O Chipset...........................................22
Figure 2-14: Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset ...........................................................23
Figure 2-15: VIA® VT1708A High Definition Audio Chipset.....................................................24
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................32
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...................................................33
Figure 4-3: Audio Connector Location (10-pin).........................................................................35
Figure 4-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations........................................................36
Figure 4-5: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................37
Figure 4-6: CF Card Socket Location .........................................................................................38
Figure 4-7: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin)..................................................................39
Figure 4-8: DIO Connector Locations.........................................................................................40
Figure 4-9: DVI Connector Location...........................................................................................41
Figure 4-10: Fan Connector Location.........................................................................................42
Figure 4-11: Front Panel Connector Location ...........................................................................43
Figure 4-12: IDE Device Connector Locations ..........................................................................45

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Figure 4-13: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations...............................................................46
Figure 4-14: Mini PCI Slot Location............................................................................................48
Figure 4-15: AT Power Connector Location ..............................................................................51
Figure 4-16: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location..................................................52
Figure 4-17: Reset Button Connector Locations.......................................................................53
Figure 4-18: SATA Drive Connector Locations .........................................................................54
Figure 4-19: COM Connector Pinout Locations ........................................................................55
Figure 4-20: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................56
Figure 4-21: WAFER-CX700M External Peripheral Interface Connector.................................57
Figure 4-22: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................57
Figure 4-23: PS/2 Pinout and Configuration..............................................................................58
Figure 4-24: COM1 Pinout Locations..........................................................................................59
Figure 4-25: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................60
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................67
Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation..................................................................................................69
Figure 5-3: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................69
Figure 5-4: AT/ATX Power Supply Selector Location...............................................................71
Figure 5-5: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................72
Figure 5-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations...............................................73
Figure 5-7: RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper...........................................................................74
Figure 5-8: Audio Cable Connection ..........................................................................................75
Figure 5-9: IDE Cable Connection...............................................................................................76
Figure 5-10: Single RS-232 Cable Installation ...........................................................................77
Figure 5-11: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................78
Figure 5-12: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................79
Figure 5-13: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................80
Figure 5-14: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................81
Figure 5-15: LAN Connection......................................................................................................82
Figure 5-16: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................83
Figure 5-17: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................84
Figure 7-1: Introduction Screen............................................................................................... 131
Figure 7-2: Available Drivers.................................................................................................... 131
Figure 7-3: Chipset and Graphics............................................................................................ 132
Figure 7-4: Chipset or Platform Drivers .................................................................................. 133
Figure 7-5: VIA Hyperion........................................................................................................... 133

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Figure 7-6: Setup File................................................................................................................ 134
Figure 7-7: VIA Hyperion Welcome Screen............................................................................. 134
Figure 7-8: License Agreement................................................................................................ 135
Figure 7-9: Select Drivers ......................................................................................................... 135
Figure 7-10: Start Driver Installation........................................................................................ 136
Figure 7-11: Installation Complete........................................................................................... 136
Figure 7-12: Finish Installation................................................................................................. 137
Figure 7-13: Chipset and Graphics.......................................................................................... 138
Figure 7-14: Integrated Graphics Drivers................................................................................ 138
Figure 7-15: 22.00.02a Folder...................................................................................................139
Figure 7-16: Installation Type Selection.................................................................................. 139
Figure 7-17: Setup File.............................................................................................................. 140
Figure 7-18: VIA Hyperion Welcome Screen........................................................................... 140
Figure 7-19: S3 Taskbar Icon....................................................................................................141
Figure 7-20: Start Menu............................................................................................................. 141
Figure 7-21: Control Panel........................................................................................................ 142
Figure 7-22: System Properties................................................................................................ 142
Figure 7-23: Device Manager.................................................................................................... 143
Figure 7-24: Ethernet Controller Properties Window............................................................. 143
Figure 7-25: Hardware Update Wizard..................................................................................... 144
Figure 7-26: Driver Location..................................................................................................... 144
Figure 7-27: Choose Audio Driver ........................................................................................... 145
Figure 7-28: Driver Selection.................................................................................................... 145
Figure 7-29: Default Network Drivers. ..................................................................................... 146
Figure 7-30: Install From Disk..................................................................................................146
Figure 7-31: Driver File Directory............................................................................................. 147
Figure 7-32: Select Operating System..................................................................................... 147
Figure 7-33: Windows Folder ................................................................................................... 147
Figure 7-34: InstallShield Folder.............................................................................................. 148
Figure 7-35: Operating System Folder .................................................................................... 148
Figure 7-36: Driver File.............................................................................................................. 148
Figure 7-37: Install From Disk..................................................................................................149
Figure 7-38: New Driver Found ................................................................................................ 149
Figure 7-39: Network Adapter Driver Installation Complete ................................................. 150
Figure 7-40: Audio Driver Folder.............................................................................................. 151

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Figure 7-41: Operating System Folder .................................................................................... 151
Figure 7-42: Operating System Version.................................................................................. 152
Figure 7-43: Select 32-bit or 64-bit........................................................................................... 152
Figure 7-44: Audio Driver Folder.............................................................................................. 153
Figure 7-45: Audio Driver Setup File ....................................................................................... 153
Figure 7-46: Audio Driver Setup Welcome Screen................................................................. 154
Figure 7-47: Audio Driver Selection......................................................................................... 154
Figure 7-48: ................................................................................................................................ 155
Figure 7-49: Audio Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 156

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications..................................................................................18
Table 2-2: Power Consumption...................................................................................................26
Table 3-1: Packing List Items......................................................................................................30
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................34
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................34
Table 4-3: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) ............................................................................35
Table 4-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts..........................................................................36
Table 4-5: Battery Connector Pinouts........................................................................................37
Table 4-6: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................39
Table 4-7: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts................................................................................40
Table 4-8: DIO Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................41
Table 4-9: DVI Connector Pinouts...............................................................................................42
Table 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts...................................................................................43
Table 4-11: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................44
Table 4-12: IDE Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................46
Table 4-13: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts........................................................................47
Table 4-14: Mini PCI Slot Pinouts................................................................................................51
Table 4-15: Power Connector Pinouts........................................................................................51
Table 4-16: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts......................................................52
Table 4-17: Reset Button Connector Pinouts............................................................................53
Table 4-18: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................54
Table 4-19: COM Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................55
Table 4-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................56
Table 4-21: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................57
Table 4-22: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs.............................................................................58
Table 4-23: Keyboard Connector Pinouts..................................................................................58
Table 4-24: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts .......................................................................59
Table 4-25: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................60
Table 5-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................70

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Table 5-2: AT/ATX Power Supply Selector Settings .................................................................70
Table 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................72
Table 5-4: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................73
Table 5-5: RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Settings.............................................................74
Table 5-6: IEI Provided Cables....................................................................................................74
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................87