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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1H1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 398H1
2H1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 399H2
3H1.1.1 WAFER-945GSE Introduction ........................................................................... 400H2
4H1.2 WAFER-945GSE OVERVIEW .................................................................................... 401H2
5H1.2.1 WAFER-945GSE Overview Photo ..................................................................... 402H2
6H1.2.2 WAFER-945GSE Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers..................................... 403H3
7H1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 404H4
8H2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................... 405H7
9H2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 406H8
10H2.1.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 407H8
11H2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions ................................................................ 408H9
12H2.2 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 409H9
13H2.3 EMBEDDED WAFER-945GSE PROCESSOR .............................................................. 410H10
14H2.3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 411H10
15H2.3.2 Features ............................................................................................................412H11
16H2.3.3 Front Side Bus (FSB) ....................................................................................... 413H12
17H2.4 INTEL 945GSE NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET ................................................................... 414H13
18H2.4.1 Intel® 945GSE Overview................................................................................. 415H13
19H2.4.2 Intel® 945GSE DDR2 Controller.................................................................... 416H13
20H2.4.3 Intel® 945GSE Graphics................................................................................. 417H14
21H2.4.3.1 Analog CRT Graphics Mode..................................................................... 418H15
22H2.4.3.2 LVDS Interface ......................................................................................... 419H16
23H2.5 INTEL
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ICH7-M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET................................................................. 420H17
24H2.5.1 Intel
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ICH7-M Overview ................................................................................. 421H17
25H2.5.2 Intel
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ICH7-M Audio Codec ’97 Controller.................................................... 422H18
26H2.5.3 Intel
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ICH7-M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface.............................................. 423H20
27H2.5.4 Intel
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ICH7-M PCIe Bus ................................................................................. 424H20
28H2.5.4.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet.................................................................................... 425H20
29H2.5.4.2 PCIe Mini Expansion Slot ........................................................................ 426H22
30H2.5.5 Intel
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ICH7-M Real Time Clock ...................................................................... 427H23










