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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology WAFER-TGL-U
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC MODEL: WAFER-TGL-U 3.5" SBC Supports Intel® Tiger Lake-UP3 Core™, Celeron® Proccessor, with HDMI, DP, iDPM, Triple 2.5GbE LAN, USB 3.2, M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, COM, Audio, 0° C ~60° C and RoHS User Manual Page I Rev. 1.00 - July 11, 2022...
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC Revision Date Version Changes July 11, 2022 1.00 Initial release Page II [MODEL NAME]...
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WAFER-TGL-U 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-TGL-U 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.
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.11 Power Connector.................... 29 3.2.12 Power Button Connector ................30 3.2.13 Reset Button Connector ................. 31 3.2.14 RS-232 Serial Port Connector ............... 32 3.2.15 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector ............33 3.2.16 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector ................ 35 3.2.17 SATA Power Connector .................. 36 3.2.18 SMBus/I...
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC 5.2 D ....................60 RIVER OWNLOAD A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................62 B PRODUCT DISPOSAL ....................64 C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE ..................66 D WATCHDOG TIMER ....................69 E ERROR BEEP CODE ....................72 E.1 PEI B ...................... 73 ODES E.2 DXE B...
1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: WAFER-TGL-U The WAFER-TGL-U series is a 3.5" form factor single bard computer. It has an on-board generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processor, and supports one 260-pin 3200 MHz dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMM slot with up to 32.0 GB of memory.
WAFER-TGL-U 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 6...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC I/O Interface Audio Connector 1 x iAUDIO (2x5 pin) supporting IEI AC-KIT-888S kit Ethernet 3 x RJ-45 2.5GbE port Serial Ports 1 x RS-232 by 10-pin (2x5) header 2 x RS-232/422/485 by 10-pin (2x5) header USB Ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) on rear I/O 2 x USB 2.0 by 8-pin (2x4) header...
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the WAFER-TGL-U is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
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-TGL-U was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image RS-232/422/485 cable, 250 mm, p=1.25 (P/N : 32205-002700-200-RS) Audio kit, 7.1 Channel (P/N: AC-KIT-888S) USB cable, 300mm, P=2.00 (P/N: CB-USB02A-RS)
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 WAFER-TGL-U Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the WAFER-TGL-U. 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: IAUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 The audio connector can be connected with IEI AC-KIT-888S HD audio module to provide audio input and output to and from the system.
Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. NOTE: It is recommended to attach the RTC battery onto the system chassis in which the WAFER-TGL-U is installed. CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.5 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The front panel connector connects to the power LED indicator and HDD LED indicator on the system front panel.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.6 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: JLAN_LED2, JLAN_LED3 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The LAN LED connectors connect to the LAN link LEDs on the system. Figure 3-7: LAN LED Connector Locations Description +3.3V...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.8 M.2 Slot, B-key CN Label: M2_B1 CN Type: M.2 B-key slot CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 Figure 3-9: M.2 B-key Slot Location The M.2 slot is keyed in the B position and accepts 3052/2242 size of M.2 modules. The M.2 slot supports PCIe x2 and USB 2.0 signals.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.9 M.2 Slot, A-key CN Label: M2_A1 CN Type: M.2 A-key slot CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The M.2 slot is keyed in the A position and accepts 2230 size of M.2 modules. The M.2 slot supports PCIe x1 and USB 2.0 signals.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.11 Power Connector CN Label: PWR1 CN Type: 4-pin Molex, p=4.2 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The connector supports the +12V power supply. Figure 3-12: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Location PIN NO.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.12 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWR_BTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to enable users to turn the system on and off.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.13 Reset Button Connector CN Label: RST_BTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis to enable users to reboot the system when the system is turned on.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.14 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The serial connector provides RS-232 connection. Figure 3-15: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location PIN NO.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.15 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM2, COM3 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 This connector provides RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communications. The default mode is set to RS-232. Use BIOS to configure the connectors as RS-422 or RS-485.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Table 3-16: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts Use the optional RS-232/422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts of the DB-9 connector are listed below. RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 TXD422- TXD485- TXD422+ TXD485+ RXD422+...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.16 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: SATA1 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 3-17 The SATA 6Gb/s drive connector is connected to a SATA 6Gb/s drive. The SATA 6Gb/s drive transfers data at speeds as high as 6Gb/s.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.17 SATA Power Connector CN Label: SATA_PWR1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The SATA power connector provides +5 V power output to the SATA connector. Figure 3-18: SATA Power Connector Location...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 3.2.19 USB 2.0 Connector CN Label: USB2_CN1 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20 The USB connector provides two USB 2.0 ports by dual-port USB cable. Figure 3-20: USB Connector Location PIN NO.
Table 3-25 and Figure 3-25 815H The WAFER-TGL-U has four external USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.2 device. The pinouts of USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectors are shown below.
WAFER-TGL-U and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER-TGL-U. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the WAFER-TGL-U or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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Turn all power to the WAFER-TGL-U off: When working with the WAFER-TGL-U, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the WAFER-TGL-U DO NOT: ...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 4.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the notch on the memory socket.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 4.4 M.2 Module Installation To install an M.2 module, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the M.2 module slot. See Chapter 3. Step 2: Remove the retention screw secured on the motherboard. Step 3: Line up the notch on the module with the notch on the slot. Slide the M.2 module into the socket at an angle of about 20º...
CN Location: See Figure 4-5 If the WAFER-TGL-U 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 4-5...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 4.5.3 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper CN Label: ME_FLASH1 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Settings: See Table 4-1 The Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper (ME_FLASH1) allows to enable or disable the ME firmware update. Refer to Figure 4-6 and Table 4-1 for the jumper location and settings.
WAFER-TGL-U without the heat spreader secured to the board. When the WAFER-TGL-U is shipped, it is secured to a heat spreader with five retention screws. The heat spreader must have a direct contact with a heat dissipation surface to ensure stable operation.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC If the WAFER-TGL-U must be removed from the heat spreader, the four retention screws must be removed. Figure 4-7: Heat Sink Retention Screws Page 52...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 4.6.2 Motherboard Installation Example Each side of the heat spreader has several screw holes allowing the WAFER-TGL-U to be mounted into a chassis or a heat sink enclosure (please refer to Figure 1-3 for the detailed dimensions). The user has to design or select a chassis or a heat sink enclosure that has screw holes matching up with the holes on the heat spreader for installing the WAFER-TGL-U.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC Step 2: Connect the power cable to the motherboard. Connect the 4-pin (2x2) Molex type power cable connector to the power connector on the motherboard. See Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection Step 3: Connect power cable to power supply. Connect one of the 4-pin (1x4) Molex type power cable connectors to an AT power supply.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC Figure 4-10: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply 4.7.2 7.1 Channel Audio Kit Installation NOTE: This item must be ordered separately, and connects to the audio connector. For further information please contact the nearest distributor, reseller or vendor or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC Figure 4-11: 7.1 Channel Audio Kit Step 3: Mount the audio kit onto the chassis. Once the audio kit is connected to the board, secure the audio kit bracket to the system chassis. Step 4: Connect the audio devices. Connect speakers and external audio sources to the audio jacks on the audio kit.
Step 0: system. 4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection The WAFER-TGL-U is shipped with a SATA drive cable. 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-TGL-U SBC Figure 4-13: 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 4-13.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC 5.1 Available Drivers All the drivers for the WAFER-TGL-U are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type WAFER-TGL-U and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 5-1: IEI Resource Download Center 5.2 Driver Download To download drivers from IEI Resource Download Center, follow the steps below.
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC Step 3: Click the driver file name on the page and you will be prompted with the following window. You can download the entire ISO file ( ), or click the small arrow to find an individual driver and click the file name to download (...
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WAFER-TGL-U 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-TGL-U SBC 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. Outside the European Union–If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 66...
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC The DIO connector on the WAFER-TGL-U is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The digital inputs and digital outputs are generally control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices. Data can be read or written to the selected address to enable the DIO functions.
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WAFER-TGL-U SBC AH – 6FH Sub-function: AL – 9 :Set the digital port as OUTPUT :Digital I/O output value Assembly Language Sample 2 AX, 6F09H ;setting the digital port as output BL, 09H ;digital value is 09H Digital Output is 1001b...
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WAFER-TGL-U 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.
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WAFER-TGL-U 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.
WAFER-TGL-U SBC E.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available E.2 DXE Beep Codes...
WAFER-TGL-U SBC F.1 RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU).
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