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IEI Technology WAFER-ASL User Manual

3.5" sbc supports intel® atom™ x7000 re series onboard soc, one ddr5 so-dimm, hdmi, displayport, three 2.5gbe lan, m.2 a key and m.2 m key, usb 3.2 gen 2, sata 6gb/s, com and rohs
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WAFER-ASL SBC
MODEL:
WAFER-ASL
3.5" SBC Supports Intel® Atom™ X7000 RE Series On-
Board SoC, One DDR5 SO-DIMM, HDMI, DisplayPort, Three
2.5GbE LAN, M.2 A Key and M.2 M Key, USB 3.2 Gen 2,
Rev. 1.00 - March 7, 2025
d
SATA 6Gb/s, COM and RoHS
User Manual
Page I
[MODEL NAME]

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  • Page 1 WAFER-ASL SBC MODEL: WAFER-ASL 3.5" SBC Supports Intel® Atom™ X7000 RE Series On- Board SoC, One DDR5 SO-DIMM, HDMI, DisplayPort, Three 2.5GbE LAN, M.2 A Key and M.2 M Key, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA 6Gb/s, COM and RoHS User Manual Page I Rev.
  • Page 2 WAFER-ASL SBC Revision Date Version Changes March 7, 2025 1.00 Initial release Page II [MODEL NAME]...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 4: Manual Conventions

    WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WAFER-ASL SBC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 F ........................3 EATURES 1.3 C ......................3 ONNECTORS 1.4 D ....................... 5 IMENSIONS 1.5 D ........................ 6 1.6 T ..................7 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 2 UNPACKING ......................... 9 2.1 A...
  • Page 6 WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2 I ..............27 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 4.2.1 Power Input Connector ..................29 4.2.2 CPU Fan Connector ..................30 4.2.3 DDR5 SO-DIMM Socket .................. 31 4.2.4 SMBus Connector .................... 31 4.2.5 I C Connector ....................33 4.2.6 Clear CMOS Button ..................34 4.2.7 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports ................
  • Page 7 WAFER-ASL SBC 5.1.3 Getting Help ..................... 63 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes ..........63 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar ....................63 5.2 M ........................63 5.3 A ....................... 67 DVANCED 5.3.1 CPU Configuration ..................68 5.3.2 Trusted Computing ................... 71 5.3.1 iEi One Key Recovery 2 ...................
  • Page 8 WAFER-ASL SBC D WATCHDOG TIMER ....................110 E ERROR BEEP CODE ....................113 E.1 PEI B ..................... 114 ODES E.2 DXE B ....................114 ODES F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............115 F.1 R HS D (2015/863/EU) ................116 IRECTIVE F.2 C HS ......................
  • Page 9 WAFER-ASL SBC List of Figures Figure 1-1: WAFER-ASL ......................... 2 Figure 1-2: Connectors (1/2) ......................3 Figure 1-3: Connectors (2/2) ......................4 Figure 1-4: Dimensions (mm) ......................5 Figure 1-5: Data Flow Diagram ...................... 6 Figure 3-1: SO-DIMM Installation ....................16 Figure 3-2: Inserting the M.2 Module into the Slot at an Angle..........17...
  • Page 10 WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 4-16: SATA Power Connector Location .................45 Figure 4-17: SATA 6Gb/s Connector Location ................46 Figure 4-18: LAN LED Connector Locations ................47 Figure 4-19: Internal USB 2.0 Connector Locations ..............48 Figure 4-20: Power Button Connector Location ................49 Figure 4-21: Reset Button Connector Location .................50 Figure 4-22: Front Panel Connector Location ................51...
  • Page 11 WAFER-ASL SBC List of Tables Table 1-1:Technical Specifications ....................8 Table 2-1: Packing List .........................11 Table 2-2: Optional Items ......................12 Table 4-1: Internal Peripheral Connectors .................28 Table 4-2: Power Input Connector Pinouts ................29 Table 4-3: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts ..................30 Table 4-4: SMBus Connector Pinouts ..................32...
  • Page 12 WAFER-ASL SBC Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys ....................61 Table 5-2: BIOS On-screen Navigation Keys ................62 Table D-1: AH-6FH Sub-function ....................111 Page XII [MODEL NAME]...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    WAFER-ASL SBC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 14: Ntroduction

    WAFER-ASL SBC 1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: WAFER-ASL The WAFER-ASL is a 3.5" industrial motherboard equipped with an Intel® Atom™ X7000 RE series on-board SoC, and supports one 262-pin 4800 MHz DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 16GB. The WAFER-ASL provides three 2.5GbE LAN interfaces via Intel® I226-IT Ethernet controllers.

  • Page 15: Features

    Two USB 2.0 connectors, two USB 2.0 pin headers, and two RS- 232/422/485 pin headers  Support M.2 A key and M.2 M key  RoHS compliant 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the WAFER-ASL are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors (1/2) Page 3...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-3: Connectors (2/2)

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 1-3: Connectors (2/2) Page 4...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    WAFER-ASL SBC 1.4 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Figure 1-4: Dimensions (mm) Page 5...

  • Page 18: Data Flow

    WAFER-ASL SBC 1.5 Data Flow Figure 1-5 shows the data flow between the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard. Figure 1-5: Data Flow Diagram Page 6...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    WAFER-ASL SBC 1.6 Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the WAFER-ASL are listed below. Model WAFER-ASL Intel Atom® x7000 series on-board SoC Intel Atom® x7433RE processor Intel Atom® x7835RE processor BIOS AMI UEFI BIOS Memory 262-pin 4800 MHz DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 16GB...

  • Page 20: Table 1-1:Technical Specifications

    WAFER-ASL SBC Model WAFER-ASL 1 x CPU fan connector (1 x 4 pin) SMBus/I 1 x SMBus (1 x 4 pin) 1 x I²C (1 x 4 pin) Storage 1 x SATA 6Gb/s with 5V SATA power connector Environmental and Power Specifications...

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    WAFER-ASL SBC Chapter Unpacking Page 9...

  • Page 22: Anti-Static Precautions

    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-ASL is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. ...

  • Page 23: Packing List

    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 vendor your WAFER-ASL was purchased from or IEI sales representatives directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com.

  • Page 24: Optional Items

    WAFER-ASL 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, 300 mm, p=2.0 mm (P/N : 32001-008600-200-RS) RS-232/422/485 cable, 250 mm, p=1.25 mm (P/N : 32205-008000-100-RS) Realtek ALC888S 7.1 Channel HD Audio peripheral...

  • Page 25: Installation

    WAFER-ASL SBC Chapter Installation Page 13...

  • Page 26: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER-ASL. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the WAFER-ASL or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 27 This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.  Turn all power to the WAFER-ASL off: When working with the WAFER-ASL, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.

  • Page 28: So-Dimm Installation

    WAFER-ASL SBC 3.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: 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.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-2: Inserting The M.2 Module Into The Slot At An Angle

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 3-2: Inserting the M.2 Module into the Slot at an Angle Step 4: Secure the M.2 module with the previously removed retention screw (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3: Securing the M.2 Module Page 17...

  • Page 30: Chassis Installation

    WAFER-ASL without the heat spreader secured to the board. When the WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-5: Active Cooling

    WAFER-ASL SBC spreader for better CPU heat transfer in 0º C–60º C operating temperature using active cooling (P/N: CM-WAFER-WF-R10, see Figure 3-5), and in 0º C–45º C operating temperature using passive cooling (P/N: CM-WAFER-WOF-R10, see Figure 3-6). Figure 3-5: Active Cooling...

  • Page 32: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the on-board connectors. 3.6.1 AT Power Connection Follow the instructions below to connect the WAFER-ASL 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-ASL.

  • Page 33: Channel Audio Kit Installation

    WAFER-ASL SBC 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. See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8: Connect Power Cable to Power Supply 3.6.2 7.1 Channel Audio Kit Installation...

  • Page 34: Sata Drive Connection

    Install the driver. Install the 7.1 channel audio driver included with the board. 3.6.3 SATA Drive Connection The WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-10: Sata Drive Cable Connection

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 3-10: 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 3-10.

  • Page 36: Software Drivers

    WAFER-ASL SBC 3.7 Software Drivers 3.7.1 Available Drivers All the drivers for the WAFER-ASL are available on the IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type WAFER-ASL and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 3-11: IEI Resource Download Center 3.7.2 Driver Download...
  • Page 37 WAFER-ASL 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 (...

  • Page 38: Connectors

    WAFER-ASL SBC Chapter Connectors Page 26...

  • Page 39: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors The WAFER-ASL series comes with a number of peripheral interface connectors and configuration jumpers. The connector locations are shown in Figure 4-1. The connector pinouts for these connectors are listed in the following sections.

  • Page 40: Table 4-1: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    WAFER-ASL SBC Connector Type Label I²C connector 4-pin wafer I2C1 Clear CMOS button Tact switch J_CMOS1 RS-232/422/485 serial ports 9-pin wafer COM1, COM2 RTC battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1 Digital I/O connector 14-pin header DIO1 Flash descriptor security override 2-pin header...

  • Page 41: Power Input Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.1 Power Input Connector CN Label: PWR1 4-pin Molex connector, p=4.2 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-2 The connector supports the +12V~28V power supply. Figure 4-2: Power Input Connector Location Description...

  • Page 42: Cpu Fan Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.2 CPU Fan Connector CN Label: CPU_FAN1 4-pin wafer, p=2.54 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-3 The fan connector attaches to a smart cooling fan. Figure 4-3: CPU Fan Connector Location...

  • Page 43: Ddr5 So-Dimm Socket

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.3 DDR5 SO-DIMM Socket CN Label: DIMM1 262-pin SO-DIMM socket CN Type: CN Location: Figure 4-4 791H The SO-DIMM socket is for a DDR5 SO-DIMM memory module. Figure 4-4: DDR5 SO-DIMM Socket Location 4.2.4 SMBus Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 44: Figure 4-5: Smbus Connector Location

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 4-5: SMBus Connector Location Description SMB_DATA SMB_CLK Table 4-4: SMBus Connector Pinouts Page 32...

  • Page 45: I 2 C Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.5 I C Connector CN Label: I2C1 4-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-5 The I² C connector is used to connect I² C-bus devices to the mainboard. Figure 4-6: I² C Connector Location...

  • Page 46: Clear Cmos Button

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.6 Clear CMOS Button CN Label: J_CMOS1 CN Type: Tact switch CN Location: See Figure 4-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-6 To clear the CMOS Setup (for example if you have forgotten the password, you should clear the CMOS and then reset the password), you should disconnect the RTC battery and press the button for about 3 seconds.

  • Page 47: Rs-232/422/485 Serial Ports

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.7 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports CN Label: COM1, COM2 9-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-7 The serial ports provide RS-232/422/485 connections. Figure 4-8: RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports Location RS-232 RS-422...

  • Page 48: Rtc Battery Connector

    Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. NOTE: It is recommended to attach the real-time clock (RTC) battery onto the system chassis in which the WAFER-ASL is installed. CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm...

  • Page 49: Digital Input /Output Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 4-9: RTC Battery Connector Location Description VBATT Table 4-8: RTC Battery Connector Pinouts 4.2.9 Digital Input /Output Connector CN Label: DIO1 CN Type: 14-pin header, p=2.0 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-10 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-9 The 12-bit digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.

  • Page 50: Figure 4-10: Digital I/O Connector Location

    WAFER-ASL SBC Figure 4-10: Digital I/O Connector Location Description Description Output 5 Output 4 Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Output 0 Input 5 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 0 Table 4-9: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 51: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.10 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper CN Label: ME_FLASH1 2-pin header, p=1.27 mm CN Type: CN Location: Figure 4-11 787H CN Pinouts: See Table 4-10 The ME_FLASH1 connector is used for flash descriptor security override. Figure 4-11: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location...

  • Page 52: At/Atx Power Mode Switch

    WAFER-ASL SBC Step 2: Update the BIOS and ME firmware, and then turn off the system power. Step 3: Remove the metal clip on the flash descriptor security override jumper to its default setting. Step 4: Restart the system. The system will reboot 2 ~ 3 times to complete the ME firmware update.

  • Page 53: Audio Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.12 Audio Connector CN Label: J_AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-12 The audio connector is connected to an external audio device (AC-KIT-888S-R10) which includes speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.

  • Page 54: Flash Spi Rom Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.13 Flash SPI ROM Connector CN Label: JBIOS1 6-pin wafer, p=1.25 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-13 The 6-pin flash SPI ROM connector is used to flash the BIOS. Figure 4-14: Flash SPI ROM Connector Location Description +3.3V...

  • Page 55: M-Key Slot

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.14 M.2 M-Key Slot CN Label: M2_SSD1 M.2 M-key slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-15 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-14 The M.2 2280 M-key slot with PCIe Gen3 x2 signals can accept a NVMe storage device.

  • Page 56: Table 4-14: M.2 M-Key Slot Pinouts

    WAFER-ASL SBC Description Description PCIE_P4_RX_DN PCIE_P4_RX_DP PCIE_P4_TX_DN PCIE_P4_TX_DP M2_SATA_SSD_SLP PCIE_P3_RX_DN PCIE_P3_RX_DP PCIE_P3_TX_DN PCIE_P3_TX_DP BUF_PLT_RST_N PCIE_CLKN2 PCIE_CLKP2 +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Table 4-14: M.2 M-Key Slot Pinouts Page 44...

  • Page 57: Sata Power Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.15 SATA Power Connector CN Label: SATA_PWR1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-15 The SATA power connector provides +5 V power output to the SATA connector. Figure 4-16: SATA Power Connector Location...

  • Page 58: Sata 6Gb/S Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.16 SATA 6Gb/s Connector CN Label: S_ATA1 CN Type: 7-pin SATA connector, p=1.27 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-16 The SATA 6Gb/s drive connector is connected to a SATA 6Gb/s drive. The SATA drive transfers data at speeds as high as 6Gb/s.

  • Page 59: Lan Led Connectors

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.17 LAN LED Connectors CN Label: JLAN_LED1, JLAN_LED2, JLAN_LED3 2-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: Figure 4-18 787H CN Pinouts: Table 4-17 788H The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to the LAN LED indicators on the chassis to indicate the link activities of the three LAN ports.

  • Page 60: Internal Usb 2.0 Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.18 Internal USB 2.0 Connector CN Label: USB_CN2 CN Type: 8-pin header, p=2.00 mm CN Location: See Figure 4-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-18 The internal USB 2.0 connector provides two USB 2.0 ports via a dual-port USB cable.

  • Page 61: Power Button Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.19 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWR_BTN1 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-19 The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to enable users to turn the system on and off.

  • Page 62: Reset Button Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.20 Reset Button Connector CN Label: RST_BTN1 2-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-20 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.

  • Page 63: Front Panel Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.21 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 6-pin wafer, p=2.00 mm CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-21 The front panel connector connects to the power LED indicator and HDD LED indicator on the system's front panel.

  • Page 64: A-Key Slot

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.2.22 M.2 A-Key Slot CN Label: M2_A1 M.2 A-key slot CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-22 The M.2 2230 A-key slot supporting PCIe Gen3 x1 and USB 2.0 signals can accept a Wi- Fi and Bluetooth module.

  • Page 65: Table 4-22: M.2 A-Key Slot Pinouts

    WAFER-ASL SBC Description Description PCIE_P7_TX_DP PCIE_P7_TX_DN PCIE_P7_RX_DP PCIE_P7_RX_DN PCIE_CLKP0 PCIE_CLKN0 BUF_PLT_RST_N BT_RF_KILL_N PCIE_WAKE_N WIFI_RF_KILL_N +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Table 4-22: M.2 A-Key Slot Pinouts Page 53...

  • Page 66: External Interface Panel Connectors

    WAFER-ASL SBC 4.3 External Interface Panel Connectors Figure 4-24 shows the WAFER-ASL’s external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The EPIC panel consists of the following:  1 x DP connector  1 x HDMI connector  2 x USB 2.0 connector ...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-25: Dp Connector

    WAFER-ASL SBC Description Description LANE0P LANE3N LANE0N AUX_CTRL_DET_C LANE1P AUXP LANE1N LANE2P AUXN LANE2N LANE3P +3.3V Table 4-24: DP Connector Pinouts Figure 4-25: DP Connector The HDMI connector can connect to an HDMI device. Description Description HDMI_DATA2 HDMI_DATA2# HDMI_DATA1 HDMI_DATA1#...

  • Page 68: External Usb 2.0 Connectors

    CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-27 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-26 The WAFER-ASL has two external USB 2.0 ports. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 device. Figure 4-27: External USB 2.0 Connectors Location Description Description...

  • Page 69: External Usb 3.2 Gen 2 Connectors

    See Figure 4-28 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-27 The WAFER-ASL has two external USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB connector can be connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.2 device. Figure 4-28: External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Connectors Location...

  • Page 70: External 2.5Gbe Rj-45 Connectors

    CN Label: J_LAN1, J_LAN2, J_LAN3 RJ-45 CN Type: CN Pinouts: See Table 4-28 The WAFER-ASL is equipped with three built-in 1000/2500Mbps Ethernet controllers. Users can connect them to your LAN through the RJ45 LAN connectors. Description Description MDIA0+ MDIA2- MDIA0-...

  • Page 71: Bios

    WAFER-ASL SBC Chapter BIOS Page 59...

  • Page 72: Introduction

    WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 73: Using Setup

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.1.2 Using Setup The BIOS Setup menu can be navigated by using a keyboard or a touchscreen. 5.1.2.1 Keyboard Navigation For keyboard navigation, use the navigation keys shown in Table 5-1. Function Up arrow Move to previous item...

  • Page 74: Touch Navigation

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.1.2.2 Touch Navigation For touchscreen navigation, use the on-screen navigation keys shown below. On-screen Button Function Previous Values Load the last value you set. Optimized Defaults Load the factory default values in order to achieve the best performance.

  • Page 75: Getting Help

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window, press the key. 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS defaults.
  • Page 76 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 1:Main (1/3) BIOS Menu 2: Main (2/3) Page 64...
  • Page 77 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 3: Main (3/3)  BIOS Information The BIOS Information lists a brief summary of the BIOS. The fields in BIOS Information cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:  BIOS Vendor: Installed BIOS vendor ...
  • Page 78 WAFER-ASL SBC  Name: Displays the processor name  Type: Displays the processor type  Speed: Displays the processor speed  ID: Displays the processor ID  Stepping: Displays the processor stepping  Number of Efficient-cores: The number of E-cores in the processor ...

  • Page 79: Advanced

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 4) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the following sub-menus: WARNING! Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Make sure that the settings are compatible with the hardware.

  • Page 80: Cpu Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5 & BIOS Menu 6 ) to view detailed CPU specifications or enable the Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Menu 5: CPU Configuration (1/2) Page 68...
  • Page 81 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 6: CPU Configuration (2/2)  Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Use the Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology option to enable or disable virtualization on the system. When combined with third party software, Intel® Virtualization technology allows several OSs to run on the same system at the same time.
  • Page 82 WAFER-ASL SBC  Enable three E-cores in the processor package.  Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Use the Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) option to enable or disable the Intel® SpeedStep Technology which allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.  Disabled Disable Intel® SpeedStep Technology ...

  • Page 83: Trusted Computing

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Power Limit 1 Time Window [0] Use the Power Limit 1 Time Window option to select the PL1 time duration. The value may vary from 0 to 128. 0 is the default value.  Power Limit 2 [0] Use the Power Limit 2 to set power limit in Milli Watts.

  • Page 84: Iei One Key Recovery 2

    WAFER-ASL SBC  TPM support is disabled. Disable  Enable TPM support is enabled. EFAULT  Pending Operation [None] Use the Pending Operation option to schedule an operation for the security device.  None TPM retains its previous information. EFAULT ...

  • Page 85: Rtc Wake Settings

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.2 RTC Wake Settings Use the RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 9 & BIOS Menu 10) to enable or disable system wake alarm event. When enabled, system will wake “date:hour:minute:second” specified. BIOS Menu 9:RTC Wake Settings Page 73...
  • Page 86 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 10:Wake system with Fixed Time [Enabled]  Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Use the Wake system with the Fixed Time option to enable or disable the system wake on alarm event.  Disabled The RTC cannot generate a wake event.

  • Page 87: It5571 Super Io Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.3 IT5571 Super IO Configuration Use the IT5571 Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to set or change the configurations for the serial ports. BIOS Menu 11: IT5571 Super IO Configuration Page 75...

  • Page 88: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Use the Serial Port 1 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure the serial port. BIOS Menu 12: Serial Port 1 Configuration Menu  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.

  • Page 89: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC  The serial port mode is RS-232 RS232 EFAULT RS422 with Register The serial port mode is RS-422 RS485 with Register The serial port mode is RS-485 5.3.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Use the Serial Port 2 Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the serial port.

  • Page 90: Ec It5571 H/W Monitor

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h; address is IRQ3 IRQ=3  Device Mode [RS232] Use the Device Mode option to change the serial port mode.  The serial port mode is RS-232...
  • Page 91 WAFER-ASL SBC  PC Health Status The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are:  System Temperatures: CPU Temperature  Fan Speeds: Fan1 Speed  Voltages: +V12S +V3P3S  Tcc Activation Offset [0] This setting adjusts the offset from the factory-defined Thermal Control Circuit (TCC) activation temperature, determining when the TCC should activate.

  • Page 92: Smart Fan Mode Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Use the Smart Fan Mode Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure the CPU fan speed based on the temperature. BIOS Menu 15: Smart Fan Mode Configuration  CPU_FAN1 Smart Fan Control [Auto Mode] Use the Smart Fan Control option to configure the CPU smart fan.

  • Page 93: Serial Port Console Redirection

    WAFER-ASL SBC  CPU_FAN1 Hysteresis Temp.Low [55] If the current CPU temperature is lower than this setting, CPU_FAN1 will decrease the speed. But the fan speed is never less than the [Normal Duty] value.  CPU_FAN1 Normal Duty [30] Use the CPU_FAN1 Normal Duty option to set the minimum fan speed percentage and the fan speed when the system is powered on.

  • Page 94: Console Redirection Settings

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.  Disabled Disabled the console redirection function EFAULT  Enabled Enabled the console redirection function 5.3.5.1 Console Redirection Settings The following options are available in the Console Redirection Settings submenu (BIOS Menu 17) when the COM Console Redirection option is enabled.
  • Page 95 WAFER-ASL SBC  The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8  ANSI The target terminal type is ANSI EFAULT  Bits per second [115200] Use the Bits per second option to specify the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the value set in the remote terminal. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
  • Page 96 WAFER-ASL SBC  The parity bit is always 0. T This option does not allow Space for error detection.  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.

  • Page 97: Nvme Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.3.6 NVMe Configuration Use the NVMe Configuration (BIOS Menu 18) menu to display the NVMe controller and device information. BIOS Menu 18: NVMe Configuration Page 85...

  • Page 98: Chipset

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 19) to access the PCH-IO and System Agent (SA) configuration menus. WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 99 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 20: System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled]  Use the VT-d option to enable or disable the VT-d capability.  Disable the VT-d capability Disabled  Enabled Enable the VT-d capability EFAULT Page 87...

  • Page 100: Memory Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration Use the Memory Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 21) to view memory information. BIOS Menu 21: Memory Configuration Page 88...

  • Page 101: Graphics Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.4.1.2 Graphics Configuration Use the Graphics Configuration (BIOS Menu 22) menu to configure the system’s graphics. BIOS Menu 22: Graphics Configuration  Internal Graphics [Enabled] Use the Internal Graphics option to configure whether to keep IGFX enabled. ...

  • Page 102: Pch-Io Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC   160M Default 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Use the PCH-IO Configuration menu ( BIOS Menu 23 & BIOS Menu 24) to configure the PCH parameters. BIOS Menu 23:PCH-IO Configuration (1/2) Page 90...
  • Page 103 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 24:PCH-IO Configuration (2/2)  Auto Power Button Function [Disabled (ATX)] Use the Auto Power Button Function BIOS option to show the power mode state. Use the J_ATX_AT1 to switch the AT/ATX power mode.  Disabled The system power mode is ATX.
  • Page 104 WAFER-ASL SBC  The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it Last State EFAULT turns itself on. If off, it remains off.  Power Saving Function (EUP) [Disabled] Use the Power Saving Function (EUP) BIOS option to enable or disable the power saving function.

  • Page 105: Pci Express Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration Use the PCI Express Configuration submenus (BIOS Menu 25) to configure the PCI Express slots. BIOS Menu 25: PCI Express Configuration 5.4.2.1.1 PCIe Root Port Setting Use the M2_SSD1 and M2_A1 submenus (BIOS Menu 26) to configure the PCIe root port settings.
  • Page 106 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 26: PCIe Slot Configuration Submenu  PCIe Speed [Auto] Use the PCIe Speed option to specify the PCIe port speed. Configuration options are listed below.  Auto Auto mode. EFAULT  Gen1 Configure PCIe Speed to Gen1.

  • Page 107: Sata Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Detect if a non-compliance PCIe device is Enabled connected to the PCIe port. 5.4.2.2 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 27) to configure the SATA devices installed in the system. BIOS Menu 27: SATA Configuration ...

  • Page 108: Hd Audio Configuration

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Hot Plug [Disabled] Use the Hot Plug option to designate the correspondent port as hot-pluggable.  Disabled EFAULT Disable the hot-pluggable function of the SATA port.  Enabled Designate the SATA port as hot-pluggable. 5.4.2.3 HD Audio Configuration Use the HD Audio Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 28) to configure the PCH HD Audio settings.

  • Page 109: Security

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 29) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 29: Security (1/2) Page 97...
  • Page 110 WAFER-ASL SBC BIOS Menu 30: Security (2/2)  Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password to set or change the administrator password.  User Password Use the User Password to set or change the user password. Page 98...

  • Page 111: Boot

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 31) to configure system boot options. BIOS Menu 31: Boot 5.6.1 Boot Configuration  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.

  • Page 112: Boot Option Priorities

    WAFER-ASL SBC  Ignore all PXE Option ROMs Disabled EFAULT  Enabled Load PXE Option ROMs. 5.6.2 Boot Option Priorities Use the Boot Option # N to choose the system boots from the peripherals you selected. The following boot option is listed as an example.

  • Page 113: Save & Exit

    WAFER-ASL SBC 5.7 Save & Exit Use the Save & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 32) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 32: Save & Exit  Save Changes and Reset Use the Save Changes and Reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and reset the system.
  • Page 114 WAFER-ASL SBC  Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.

  • Page 115: Regulatory Compliance

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 103...

  • Page 116: Declaration Of Conformity

    WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 117: Product Disposal

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Product Disposal Page 105...
  • Page 118 WAFER-ASL 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.

  • Page 119: Cbios Options

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix BIOS Options Page 107...
  • Page 120 WAFER-ASL SBC Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter.  BIOS Information .........................65  Processor Information ......................65  PCH Information ........................66  System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................66  System Time [xx: xx: xx] .....................66  Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] ..............69 ...
  • Page 121 WAFER-ASL SBC  Parity [None] .........................83  Stop Bits [1] ..........................84  VT-d [Enabled] ........................87  Internal Graphics [Enabled] ....................89  DVMT Pre-Allocated [160M] ....................89  Auto Power Button Function [Disabled (ATX)] ..............91  Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] .................91 ...

  • Page 122: Watchdog Timer

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 110...
  • Page 123 WAFER-ASL SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for specific drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.

  • Page 124: Example Program

    WAFER-ASL SBC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. EXAMPLE PROGRAM: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 125: E Error Beep Code

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Error Beep Code Page 113...

  • Page 126: Pei Beep Codes

    WAFER-ASL 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...

  • Page 127: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 115...

  • Page 128: Rohs Directive (2015/863/Eu)

    WAFER-ASL SBC F.1 RoHS Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS Directive (2015/863/EU).

  • Page 129: China Rohs

    WAFER-ASL SBC F.2 China RoHS 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 壳体 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572- 2011 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572-2011 标准规定的限量要求。 Page 117...
  • Page 130 WAFER-ASL SBC Appendix Page 118...