Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Detailed Specifications
- 2.1 Dimensions
- 2.2 Data Flow
- 2.3 Embedded WAFER-945GSE Processor
- 2.4 Intel 945GSE Northbridge Chipset
- 2.5 Intel® ICH7-M Southbridge Chipset
- 2.6 LPC Bus Components
- 2.7 Environmental and Power Specifications
- 3 Unpacking
- 4 Connectors
- 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
- 4.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
- 4.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors
- 4.3.1 ATX Power Connector
- 4.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector
- 4.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin)
- 4.3.4 Backlight Inverter Connector
- 4.3.5 CompactFlash® Socket
- 4.3.6 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector
- 4.3.7 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin)
- 4.3.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
- 4.3.9 LED Connector
- 4.3.10 LVDS LCD Connector
- 4.3.11 PCIe Mini Card Slot
- 4.3.12 Power Button Connector
- 4.3.13 Reset Button Connector
- 4.3.14 SATA Drive Connectors
- 4.3.15 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6)
- 4.3.16 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)
- 4.3.17 USB Connectors (Internal)
- 4.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
- 5 Installation
- 5.1 Anti-static Precautions
- 5.2 Installation Considerations
- 5.3 Unpacking
- 5.4 SO-DIMM and CF Card Installation
- 5.5 Jumper Settings
- 5.6 Chassis Installation
- 5.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
- 5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables
- 5.7.2 SATA Drive Connection
- 5.7.3 Serial Port Connector Cable (Four Ports) Cable Connection
- 5.7.4 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) (Optional)
- 5.7.5 4-COM Port Adapter Board Connection (Optional)
- 5.7.6 Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable Connector
- 5.7.7 Audio Kit Installation
- 5.7.8 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) (Optional)
- 5.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
- 5.9 Heat Sink Enclosure
- 6 BIOS Screens
- 7 Software Drivers
- A BIOS Menu Options
- B Terminology
- C DIO Interface
- D Watchdog Timer
- E Address Mapping
- F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

WAFER-945GSE 3.5” Motherboard
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Meets performance requirements for audio on PC99/2001 systems
Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with 48KHz sampling rate
Compliant with AC'97 Rev 2.3 specifications
o Front-Out, Surround-Out, MIC-In and LINE-In Jack Sensing
o 14.318MHz -> 24.576MHz PLL to eliminate crystal
o 12.288MHz BITCLK input
o Integrated PCBEEP generator to save buzzer
o Interrupt capability
Three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control, LINE_IN, CD,
AUX
High-quality differential CD input
Two analog line-level mono inputs: PCBEEP, PHONE-IN
Two software selectable MIC inputs
Dedicated Front-MIC input for front panel applications (software selectable)
Boost preamplifier for MIC input
LINE input shared with surround output; MIC input shared with Center and
LFE output
Built-in 50mW/20ohm amplifier for both Front-out and Surround-Out
External Amplifier Power Down (EAPD) capability
Power management and enhanced power saving features
Supports Power-Off CD function
Adjustable VREFOUT control
Supports 48KHz S/PDIF output, complying with AC'97 Rev 2.3 specifications
Supports 32K/44.1K/48KHz S/PDIF input
Power support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 3.3V/5V
Standard 48-pin LQFP package
EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0 compatible
Direct Sound 3D™ compatible
A3D™ compatible
I3DL2 compatible
HRTF 3D positional audio
10-band software equalizer










