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

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31H2.5.6 Intel
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ICH7-M SATA Controller ...................................................................... 428H23
32H2.5.7 Intel
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ICH7-M USB Controller........................................................................ 429H24
33H2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 430H25
34H2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 431H25
35H2.6.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 432H25
36H2.6.3 iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 433H26
37H2.6.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 434H27
38H2.6.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 435H27
39H2.6.3.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output................................................................. 436H27
40H2.6.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor ................................................... 437H27
41H2.6.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 438H28
42H2.6.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 439H28
43H2.6.4 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.................................................... 440H28
44H2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 441H28
45H2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 442H28
46H2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 443H29
47H2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 444H30
48H3 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................... 445H31
49H3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 446H32
50H3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 447H32
51H3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 448H32
52H3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 449H33
53H3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 450H33
54H3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 451H34
55H4 CONNECTORS........................................................................................................ 452H35
56H4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 453H36
57H4.1.1 WAFER-945GSEWAFER-945GSE Layout....................................................... 454H36
58H4.2 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 455H36
59H4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 456H37
60H4.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 457H38
61H4.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 458H38
62H4.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 459H39
63H4.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 460H40










