Wafer-bw series 3.5" sbc with 14nm intel pentium or celeron on-board soc, dual hdmi, lvds, dual pcie gbe, usb 3.0, pciemini, msata, sata 6gb/s, rs-232/422/485, hd audio, sim slot and rohs
3.5" sbc with via c7 or via eden embedded cpu, vga, dvi, lvds, sata, audio, dual gigabit ethernet, mini pci expansion slot and compactflash slot (207 pages)
WAFER-BW SBC WAFER-BW CPU Card MODEL: WAFER-BW 3.5” SBC with 14nm Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® On-board SoC, Dual HDMI, LVDS, Dual PCIe GbE, USB 3.0, PCIe Mini, mSATA, SATA 6Gb/s, RS-232/422/485, HD Audio, SIM Slot and RoHS User Manual Page I Rev.
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WAFER-BW SBC Revision Date Version Changes November 28, 2016 1.01 Modified Section 2.3: Packing List August 23, 2016 1.00 Initial release Page II...
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WAFER-BW SBC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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WAFER-BW SBC Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product. NOTE These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information.
WAFER-BW SBC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 M ....................3 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.3 F ........................3 EATURES 1.4 C ......................4 ONNECTORS 1.5 D ....................... 5 IMENSIONS 1.6 D ........................ 7 1.7 T ..................
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WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.11 mSATA Module Slot ..................29 3.2.12 PCIe Mini Card Slot ..................30 3.2.13 Power and HDD LED Connector ..............32 3.2.14 Power Button Connector................33 3.2.15 Reset Button Connector ................. 34 3.2.16 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors..............35 3.2.17 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connectors ............
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WAFER-BW SBC 4.8.1 Audio Kit Installation..................59 4.8.2 AT Power Connection ..................60 4.8.3 SATA Drive Connection ................... 61 5 BIOS ..........................63 5.1 I ......................64 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup....................64 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 64 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 65 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes ..........
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WAFER-BW SBC 5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration................94 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration ............... 95 5.5 S ......................... 96 ECURITY 5.6 B ........................97 5.7 E ......................... 99 6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS .................... 101 6.1 S ..................102 OFTWARE NSTALLATION 6.2 A ................104 VAILABLE OFTWARE RIVERS...
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WAFER-BW SBC List of Figures Figure 1-1: WAFER-BW ........................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................4 Figure 1-3: Dimensions with Heatsink (mm)................6 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram......................7 Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front) ..............16 Figure 3-2: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Location..............19 Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location ..................20 Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location..................21 Figure 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Location ................22 Figure 3-6: Fan Connector Location...................23...
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WAFER-BW SBC Figure 3-28: USB 3.0 Port Pinout Locations ................44 Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation ....................48 Figure 4-2: Removing the Retention Screw ................49 Figure 4-3: Inserting the Full-size mSATA Module into the Slot at an Angle ......50 Figure 4-4: Securing the mSATA Module...................50 Figure 4-5: Removing the Retention Screw and the Standoff ..........51 Figure 4-6: Installing the Standoff ....................51 Figure 4-7: Inserting the Half-size mSATA Module into the Slot at an Angle......52...
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WAFER-BW SBC List of Tables Table 1-1: WAFER-BW Model Variations..................3 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications....................10 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................18 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................18 Table 3-3: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Pinouts ..............19 Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................20 Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................21 Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts..................22 Table 3-7: Fan Connector Pinouts ....................23...
WAFER-BW SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................66 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................67 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................68 BIOS Menu 4: RTC Wake Settings ....................69 BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port Console Redirection .................70 BIOS Menu 6: Console Redirection Settings................71 BIOS Menu 7: F81866 Super IO Configuration ................73 BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port n Configuration .................74 BIOS Menu 9: iWDD H/W Monitor ....................80...
WAFER-BW SBC 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: WAFER-BW ® The WAFER-BW series is a 3.5” single bard computer. It has an on-board 14nm Intel ® ® Pentium or Celeron processor, and supports one 204-pin 1600/1333 MHz single-channel unbuffered DDR3 Low Voltage (DDR3L) SDRAM SO-DIMM slot with up to 8.0 GB of memory.
WAFER-BW SBC 1.6 Data Flow Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 7...
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WAFER-BW SBC Specification WAFER-BW I/O Interface 1 x Analog audio by 10-pin (2x5) header Audio Connector 2 x RJ-45 GbE port Ethernet 1 x KB/MS by 6-pin (1x6) wafer Keyboard/Mouse Serial Ports 1 x RS-232 on rear I/O 3 x RS-232 by 9-pin (1x9) wafer 2 x RS-232/422/485 by 9-pin (1x9) wafer USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0 on rear I/O...
WAFER-BW SBC 2.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING! Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the user. Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines: Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent electrostatic discharge.
WAFER-BW SBC 2.3 Packing List NOTE: If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the WAFER-BW was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
WAFER-BW SBC Utility CD One Key Recovery CD Quick Installation Guide 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image KB/MS PS/2 Y-cable, 135 mm, p=2.0 mm (P/N: 32000-023800-RS) Dual USB port cable, 210mm, p=2.0 mm (P/N: 32001-008600-200-RS) Page 14...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 WAFER-BW Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front) Page 16...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label +12V DC-IN power connector 4-pin Molex PWR1 Audio connector 10-pin header AUDIO1 Battery connector 2-pin wafer Digital I/O connector 10-pin wafer DIO1 Fan connector, CPU 4-pin wafer...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the WAFER-BW. 3.2.1 +12V DC-IN Power Connector CN Label: PWR1 4-pin Molex, p=4.2 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 The connector supports the +12V power supply.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.2 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system. Figure 3-3: Audio Connector Location PIN NO.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.3 Battery Connector CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. CN Label: CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts:...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.5 Fan Connector CN Label: CPU_FAN1 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The fan connector attaches to a cooling fan. Figure 3-6: Fan Connector Location Description +V12S Rotation Signal PWM Control Signal Table 3-7: Fan Connector Pinouts Page 23...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.6 I C Connector CN Label: J_I2C1 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The I C connector is used to connect I C-bus devices to the main board. Figure 3-7: I C Connector Location Description...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.7 Keyboard and Mouse Connector CN Label: J_KB/MS1 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The keyboard/mouse connector connects to a PS/2 Y-cable that can be connected to a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.9 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: LVDS1 30-pin crimp, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The LVDS connector is for an LCD panel connected to the board. Figure 3-10: LVDS Connector Location Description Description GROUND...
WAFER-BW SBC Description Description +LCD VCC +LCD VCC +LCD VCC +LCD VCC Table 3-11: LVDS Connector Pinouts 3.2.10 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: JLAN_LED1, JLAN_LED2 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-11 See Table 3-12 CN Pinouts: The LAN LED connectors connect to the LAN link LEDs on the system.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.11 mSATA Module Slot CAUTION: If an mSATA module is installed in the mSATA slot (MINI_PCIE2), the SATA port 2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or the mSATA module for storage. CN Label: MINI_PCIE2 Half-size/Full-size PCIe Mini card slot CN Type: CN Location:...
WAFER-BW SBC Description Description VCC3 Table 3-14: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.13 Power and HDD LED Connector CN Label: CN Type: 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The CN1 connector connects to power and HDD LED indicators. Figure 3-14: Power and HDD LED Connector Location Description PWR_LED+...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.14 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWR_BTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The power button connector connects to a power button. Figure 3-15: Power Button Connector Location Description PWR_BTN+ PWR_BTN-...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.16 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors CN Label: COM2, COM3, COM5 9-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The serial connectors provide RS-232 connection. Figure 3-17: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Locations PIN NO.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.2.17 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connectors CN Label: COM4, COM6 9-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 These two connectors provide RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications. The default mode is set to RS-232 in BIOS. To configure the connectors as RS-422 or RS-485, please refer to Section 5.3.4.1.4 and Section 5.3.4.1.6.
WAFER-BW SBC Use the optional RS-422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below. RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts Table 3-20: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts 3.2.18 SATA 6Gb/s Connectors CN Label: SATA1, SATA2 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 3-19...
WAFER-BW SBC CAUTION: If an mSATA module is installed in the mSATA slot (MINI_PCIE2), the SATA port 2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or the mSATA module for storage. 3.2.19 SATA Power Connectors CN Label: SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location:...
WAFER-BW SBC Description SMB_DATA SMB_CLK Table 3-22: SMBus Connector Pinouts 3.2.22 USB Connectors CN Label: USB2, USB3 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The USB connectors provide four USB 2.0 ports by dual-port USB cable. Figure 3-23: USB Connector Locations PIN NO.
WAFER-BW SBC 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel Figure 3-24 shows the WAFER-BW external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following: 2 x HDMI connector 2 x GbE LAN connector 1 x RS-232 serial port connector ...
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 3-26: LAN Connector 3.3.3 Serial Port Connector (COM1) CN Label: COM1 CN Type: 9-pin male D-sub See Figure 3-24 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-26 The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device. Description Description Table 3-26: Serial Port Pinouts Figure 3-27: Serial Port Pinout Locations...
WAFER-BW SBC 3.3.4 USB Connectors CN Label: USB1 USB 3.0 ports CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The WAFER-BW has two external USB 3.0 ports. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 device. The pinouts of USB 3.0 connectors are shown below. Description Description USB_VCC...
WAFER-BW SBC 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the WAFER-BW may result in permanent damage to the WAFER-BW and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER-BW.
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WAFER-BW SBC WARNING: The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the WAFER-BW, WAFER-BW components and injury to the user. Before and during the installation please DO the following: Read the user manual: The user manual provides a complete description of the WAFER-BW installation instructions and configuration options.
WAFER-BW SBC 4.3 SO-DIMM Installation CAUTION: 1. DDR3L 1333 MHz operation will be downgraded to 1066 MHz due to ® Intel SoC limitation. 2. In some cases, the WAFER-BW with DDR3L 1333 MHz memory module installed may take a longer time to boot up. To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1.
WAFER-BW SBC 4.4 mSATA Module Installation CAUTION: If an mSATA module is installed in the mSATA slot (MINI_PCIE2), the SATA port 2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or the mSATA module for storage. The full-size/half-size PCIe Mini card slot (MINI_PCIE2) allows installation of an mSATA module.
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 4-3: Inserting the Full-size mSATA Module into the Slot at an Angle Step 4: Secure the mSATA module with the retention screw previously removed (Figure 4-4). Step 0: Figure 4-4: Securing the mSATA Module 4.4.2 Half-size mSATA Module Installation To install a half-size mSATA module, please follow the steps below.
WAFER-BW SBC Step 2: Remove the retention screw. Unscrew and remove the standoff secured on the motherboard. See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5: Removing the Retention Screw and the Standoff Step 3: Install the previously removed standoff to the screw hole for the half-size mSATA module (Figure 4-6).
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 4-7: Inserting the Half-size mSATA Module into the Slot at an Angle Step 5: Secure the half-size mSATA module with the retention screw previously removed (Figure 4-8). Step 0: Figure 4-8: Securing the Half-size mSATA Module 4.5 PCIe Mini Card Installation The PCIe Mini card slot (MINI_PCIE1) allows installation of either a full-size or half-size PCIe Mini card.
WAFER-BW SBC 4.6 System Configuration The system configuration is controlled by buttons, jumpers and switches. The system configuration should be performed before installation. 4.6.1 AT/ATX Mode Select Switch CN Label: J_ATX_AT1 CN Type: Switch CN Location: See Figure 4-9 CN Settings: See Table 4-1 The AT/ATX mode select switch specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX.
WAFER-BW SBC 4.6.2 Clear CMOS Button CN Label: J_CMOS1 Button CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-10 If the WAFER-BW fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, use the button to clear the CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. The location of the clear CMOS button is shown in Figure 4-10 Figure 4-10: Clear CMOS Button Location 4.6.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override Switch...
WAFER-BW SBC The location of the switch is shown in Figure 4-9 below. Figure 4-11: Flash Descriptor Security Override Switch Location 4.6.4 LVDS Voltage Select Jumper WARNING: Permanent damage to the screen and WAFER-BW may occur if the wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user guide that came with the monitor to select the correct voltage.
WAFER-BW SBC Setting Description Short 1-2 +3.3 V (Default) Short 2-3 +5 V Table 4-3: LVDS Voltage Select Jumper Settings Figure 4-12: LVDS Voltage Select Jumper Location 4.7 Chassis Installation 4.7.1 Heat Sink Enclosure WARNING: Never run the WAFER-BW without the heat sink secured to the board. The heat sink ensures the system remains cool and does not need addition heat sinks to cool the system.
WAFER-BW SBC When the WAFER-BW is shipped, it is secured to a heat sink with five retention screws. If the WAFER-BW must be removed from the heat sink, the five retention screws must be removed. Figure 4-13: Heat Sink Enclosure Screws 4.7.2 Motherboard Installation Each side of the heat sink enclosure has several screw holes allowing the WAFER-BW to be mounted into a chassis (please refer to Figure 1-3 for the detailed dimensions).
WAFER-BW SBC 4.8 Internal Peripheral Device Connections This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors. 4.8.1 Audio Kit Installation The Audio Kit that came with the WAFER-BW connects to the audio connector on the WAFER-BW. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. Mic-in connects to a microphone. Line-in provides a stereo line-level input to connect to the output of an audio device.
WAFER-BW SBC 4.8.2 AT Power Connection Follow the instructions below to connect the WAFER-BW to an AT power supply. WARNING: Disconnect the power supply power cord from its AC power source to prevent a sudden power surge to the WAFER-BW. Step 1: Locate the power cable.
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 4-17: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply 4.8.3 SATA Drive Connection The WAFER-BW is shipped with two SATA cables. To connect the SATA drive to the connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the SATA connector and the SATA power connector. The locations of the connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 4-18: SATA Drive Cable Connection Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-18. Step 4: To remove the SATA cable from the SATA connector, press the clip on the connector at the end of the cable.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.
WAFER-BW SBC Function Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 key Load previous values. F3 key Load optimized defaults F4 key Save changes and Exit BIOS Esc key Main Menu –...
WAFER-BW SBC The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
WAFER-BW SBC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.1 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM] ---------------------- : Select Screen ...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 4) configures RTC wake event. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. When enabled, System will wake on the date::hr::min::sec...
WAFER-BW SBC Wake up second After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 5.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 5) allows the console redirection options to be configured.
WAFER-BW SBC Enabled Enabled the console redirection function 5.3.3.1 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 6) allows the console redirection options to be configured. The option is active when Console Redirection option is enabled. Aptio Setup Utility –...
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WAFER-BW SBC Bits per second [115200] Use the Bits per second option to specify the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. 9600 Sets the serial port transmission speed at 9600. ...
WAFER-BW SBC Stop Bits [1] Use the Stop Bits option to specify the number of stop bits used to indicate the end of a serial data packet. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Sets the number of stop bits at 1.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.4.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Serial Port [Enabled]...
WAFER-BW SBC IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the 4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 interrupt address is IRQ3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, interrupt address is IRQ3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the 4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 interrupt address is IRQ3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 ...
WAFER-BW SBC IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the 4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 interrupt address is IRQ3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 5.3.4.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. ...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.4.1.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.4.1.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.4.1.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.5 iWDD H/W Monitor The iWDD H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 9) contains the fan configuration submenus and displays operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status Smart Fan Mode Select :+45 °C CPU temperature...
WAFER-BW SBC +3.3V +3.3VSB 5.3.5.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 10) to configure fan temperature and speed settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Smart Fan Mode Configuration Smart Fan Mode Select CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control [Auto Mode]...
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WAFER-BW SBC Auto mode fan start temperature [50] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to rotate at full speed only when the CPU is at a very high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged. The Auto mode fan start temperature option can only be set if the CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control option is set to Auto Mode.
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WAFER-BW SBC Auto mode fan start PWM [30] The Auto mode fan start PWM option can only be set if the CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan control option is set to Auto Mode. Use the Auto mode fan start PWM option to set the PWM start value.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.6 IEI Feature Use the IEI Feature menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure One Key Recovery function. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iEi Feature Auto Recovery Function Reboot and recover Auto Recovery Function [Disabled] system automatically within 10 min, when OS...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.7 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3060 @ 1.60GHz hardware capabilities...
WAFER-BW SBC EIST [Enabled] ® Use the EIST option to enable or disable the Intel Speed Step Technology. ® Disables the Intel Speed Step Technology. Disabled ® Enabled Enables the Intel Speed Step Technology. EFAULT CPU C State Report [Disabled] Use the CPU C State Report option to enable or disable CPU C state report to OS.
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WAFER-BW SBC STAT Configuration [Enabled] Use the STAT Configuration option to enable or disable the SATA device. Enables the SATA device. Enabled EFAULT Disabled Disables the SATA device. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Use the SATA Mode Selection option to configure SATA devices as AHCI devices. ...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.9 NVMe Configuration Use the NVMe Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to change and/or set the configuration of the NVMe devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NVMe Controller and Drive information No NVME Device Found --------------------- : Select Screen...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.3.10 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option USB Devices: disables legacy support 1 Keyboard, 1 Hub...
WAFER-BW SBC Disabled Legacy USB support disabled Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are Auto connected 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 16) to access the north bridge and south bridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.4.1 North Bridge Configuration Use the North Bridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure the Intel IGD settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset > Intel IGD Configuration Configure Intel IGD Settings. Memory Information Total Memory 8192 MB(LPDDR3)
WAFER-BW SBC 5.4.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration Use the Intel IGD Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure the video device connected to the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel IGD Configuration Enable: Enable Integrated Graphics Integrated Graphics Device [Enabled]...
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WAFER-BW SBC Primary Display [Auto] Use the Primary Display option to select the graphics controller used as the primary boot device. Select either an integrated graphics controller (IGD) or a PCI express (PEG) controller. Configuration options are listed below: ...
WAFER-BW SBC 5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration Use the South Bridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the south bridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Status [Disable (ATX)] Select AC power state when power is re-applied Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]...
WAFER-BW SBC Audio Controller [Enabled] Use the Audio Controller option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. The onboard High Definition Audio controller is disabled Disabled Enabled The onboard High Definition Audio controller is detected EFAULT automatically and enabled 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration...
WAFER-BW SBC Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] Use the Detect Non-Compliance Device option to enable or disable the Non-compliant PCIe device detection function. Disabled Disables non-compliant PCIe device detection. EFAULT Enables non-compliant PCIe device detection. Enabled 5.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords.
WAFER-BW SBC 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 22) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard Bootup NumLock State [On] NumLock state Quiet Boot...
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WAFER-BW SBC Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots. Normal POST messages displayed Disabled Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages EFAULT OS Selection [Windows 8.1 & 10] Use the OS Selection BIOS option to select an operating system (OS) before installing ...
WAFER-BW SBC Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Use the Option ROM Messages option to set the Option ROM display mode. Sets display mode to force BIOS. Force EFAULT BIOS Sets display mode to current. Keep Current Boot Option Priority Use the Boot Option Priority function to set the system boot sequence from the available devices.
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WAFER-BW SBC Save Changes and Reset Use the Save Changes and Reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program. Discard Changes and Reset Use the Discard Changes and Reset option to exit the system without saving the changes made to the BIOS configuration setup program.
WAFER-BW SBC NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. 6.1 Software Installation All the drivers for the WAFER-BW are on the CD that came with the system.
WAFER-BW SBC Figure 6-1: Driver CD Main Menu Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in the menu. Page 103...
WAFER-BW SBC 6.2 Available Software Drivers All the drivers for the WAFER-BW are on the utility CD that came with the system. The utility CD contains drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems. If the drivers are not installed automatically, please install the following drivers manually. The following drivers can be installed on the WAFER-BW: ...
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WAFER-BW SBC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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WAFER-BW SBC System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................67 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................67 Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]................69 Console Redirection [Disabled] ..................70 Terminal Type [ANSI]......................71 Bits per second [115200].....................72 Data Bits [8] ..........................72 Parity [None].........................72 ...
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WAFER-BW SBC SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]....................87 Hot Plug [Disabled]......................87 USB Devices .........................89 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]..................89 Memory Information ......................91 Integrated Graphics Device [Enabled]................92 Primary Display [Auto] ......................93 DVMT Pre-Allocated [256MB]....................93 DVMT Total Gfx Mem [Max]....................93 ...
WAFER-BW SBC C.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the WAFER-BW is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 8-bit digital inputs and 8-bit digital outputs. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
WAFER-BW SBC C.2 Assembly Language Sample 1 AX, 6F08H ;setting the digital port as input AL low byte = value AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O output value C.3 Assembly Language Sample 2 AX, 6F09H ;setting the digital port as output BL, 09H...
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WAFER-BW SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is a hardware-based timer that attempts to restart the system when it stops working. The system may stop working because of external EMI or software bugs. The Watchdog Timer ensures that standalone systems like ATMs will automatically attempt to restart in the case of system problems.
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WAFER-BW SBC NOTE: The Watchdog Timer is activated through software. The software application that activates the Watchdog Timer must also deactivate it when closed. If the Watchdog Timer is not deactivated, the system will automatically restart after the Timer has finished its countdown. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ;...
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WAFER-BW SBC The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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