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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology WAFER-JL-N5105
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC WAFER-JL-N5105 CPU Card MODEL: WAFER-JL-N5105 3.5" SBC with Intel® 10nm Jasper Lake Celeron® N5105 Processor with Dual Displays, DDR4, Triple Intel® 2.5 GbE, USB3.2, M.2, SATA, COM, SoC, RoHS User Manual Page I Rev. 1.00 - March 25, 2022...
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC Revision Date Version Changes March 25, 2022 1.00 Initial release Page II [MODEL NAME]...
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WAFER-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.11 Reset Button Connector .................. 28 3.2.12 RS-232 Serial Port Connector ............... 29 3.2.13 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector ................ 30 3.2.14 SATA Power Connector .................. 31 3.2.15 SMBus/I C Connector ..................32 3.2.16 SPI Flash Connector ..................33 3.2.17 USB 2.0 Connector ..................
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC B ............................64 C PRODUCT DISPOSAL ....................64 D ERROR BEEP CODE ....................66 D.1 PEI B ..................... 67 ODES D.2 DXE B ....................67 ODES Page VII [MODEL NAME]...
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC List of Figures Figure 1-1: WAFER-JL-N5105 ......................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................3 Figure 1-3: Dimensions (mm) ......................4 Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram ...................... 5 Figure 3-1: Connector And Jumper Locations ................13 Figure 3-2: Clear CMOS Location ....................16 Figure 3-3: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch Locations ..............17...
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC Figure 3-28: External DisplayPort Connector Location ............45 Figure 3-29: HDMI Connector Pinout Locations ................45 Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Installation ....................49 Figure 4-2: Inserting The M.2 Module Into The Slot At An Angle ..........50 Figure 4-3: Securing The M.2 Module ..................50 Figure 4-4: Heat Sink Retention Screws..................51...
1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: WAFER-JL-N5105 The WAFER-JL-N5105 is a 3.5" industrial motherboard equipped with an Intel® Celeron® N5105 quad-core Jasper Lake processor supporting 4 cores, 4 threads, turbo up-to 2.60 GHz with L3 cache, and supports one 260-pin 2933 MHz dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM SO- DIMM slot with up to 16 GB of memory.
Two USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 2.0, two RS-232 M.2 A key and M.2 B key expansions Support dual independent display via HDMI and DP 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the WAFER-JL-N5105 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 3...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 1.5 Data Flow Shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram Page 5...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC Specification WAFER-JL-N5105 Expansions 1 x M.2 2230 A key (PCIe Gen3 x1, USB 2.0) 1 x M.2 3042/2280 B key w/ SIM holder (PCIe Gen3 x2, USB 2.0) Environmental and Power Specifications Power Supply 12 V DC input only (AT/ATX support)
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-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 2.4 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image Dual-port USB 2.0 cable, 210mm, P=2.0 (P/N : CB-USB02A-RS) RS-232 cable, 250 mm, p=1.25 (P/N : 32005-003500-200-RS) Audio kit, 7.1 Channel...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 WAFER-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.1 AT/ATX Power Mode Setting CN Label: J_ATX_AT1 CN Type: 3-pin switch CN Location: Figure 3-3 787H CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The AT/ATX power mode selection is made through the AT/ATX power mode switch which is shown in Figure3-3.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC Figure 3-4: ME Override Setting Jumper Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Open Disable (default) Short Enable Table 3-5: ME Override Setting Jumper Pinouts To update the ME firmware, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Before turning on the system power, short the Flash Descriptor Security Override jumper.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.3 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 The audio connector is connected to external audio devices (AC-KIT-888S-R10) including speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.6 Fan Connector CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan. Figure 3-8: Fan Connector Location Description Description...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.7 Power LED & HDD LED Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The front panel connector connects to the power LED indicator and HDD LED indicator on the system front panel.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.8 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: JLAN_LED1, JLAN_LED2, JLAN_LED3 CN Type: 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11, Table 3-12 and Table 3-13 The LAN LED connectors connect to the LAN link LEDs on 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-JL-N5105 is installed. CN Label: BAT2 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.10 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWR_BTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 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-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.11 Reset Button Connector CN Label: RST_BTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 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-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.12 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM1,COM2 CN Type: 9-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17 The serial connector provides RS-232 connection. Figure 3-14: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location PIN NO.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.13 SATA 6Gb/s Drive Connector CN Label: SATA1 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector CN Location: See Figure 3-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 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-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.14 SATA Power Connector CN Label: SATA_PWR1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-19 The SATA power connector provides +5 V power output to the SATA connector. Figure 3-16: SATA Power Connector Location...
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.17 USB 2.0 Connector CN Label: USB3 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 3-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The USB connector provides two USB 2.0 ports by dual-port USB cable. Figure 3-19: USB Connector Location PIN NO.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.2.19 M.2 Slot, A-key CN Label: M2_A1 CN Type: M.2 A-key slot CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-24 The M.2 slot is keyed in the A position and accepts 2230 size of M.2 modules. The M.2 slot supports PCIe x2 and USB 2.0 signals.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 3.3.1 External 2.5GbE RJ-45 Connectors CN Label: LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: Figure 3-25 808H CN Pinouts: Table 3-26 809H The LAN connector connects to a local network. LAN LED location and pinouts see Figure 3-26 and Table 3-27.
CN Pinouts: Table 3-28 815H The WAFER-JL-N5105 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.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER-JL-N5105. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the WAFER-JL-N5105 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC WARNING: The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the WAFER-JL-N5105, WAFER-JL- N5105 components and injury to the user. Before and during the installation please DO the following: ...
WAFER-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 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...
WAFER-JL-N5105 without the heat spreader secured to the board. When the WAFER-JL-N5105 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.
Figure 4-6: Passive Cooling 4.5.1 Motherboard Installation IEI recommend you to choose the DRPC-W-JL for the WAFER-JL-N5105 installation. The DRPC-W-JL is a compact embedded chassis designed for 3.5" single board computers. With its two-dimensional heat conduction and low wind resistance design on the surfaced, no extra thermal solution is needed to form the heat dissipation part.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC The WAFER-JL-N5105 is also well designed to fit into other chassis in the market. Each side of the heat spreader has several screw holes allowing the WAFER-JL-N5105 to be mounted into a chassis or a heat sink enclosure (please refer to Figure 1-3 for the detailed dimensions).
WAFER-JL-N5105 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 4-10 Figure 4-10: 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-JL-N5105 SBC Figure 4-11: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply 4.6.2 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-JL-N5105 SBC Figure 4-12: 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. 4.6.4 SATA Drive Connection The WAFER-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 SBC Figure 4-14: 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. Step 4: To remove the SATA cable from the SATA connector, press the clip on the Step 0: connector at the end of the cable.
WAFER-JL-N5105 SBC 5.1 Available Drivers All the drivers for the WAFER-JL-N5105 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type WAFER-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 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-JL-N5105 SBC D.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 D.2 DXE Beep Codes...
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