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IEI Technology WAFER-LX3 User Manual

3.5'' etx motherboard with amd geode lx 800 cpu vga, lvds, ttl, dual lan, usb 2.0, audio, pc/104 fanless and onboard memory
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WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard
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WAFER-LX3
3.5" ETX Motherboard with AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU
VGA, LVDS, TTL, Dual LAN, USB 2.0, Audio, PC/104
Fanless and Onboard Memory

User Manual

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Rev. 1.00 – 7 January, 2009

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard MODEL: WAFER-LX3 3.5" ETX Motherboard with AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU VGA, LVDS, TTL, Dual LAN, USB 2.0, Audio, PC/104 Fanless and Onboard Memory User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 7 January, 2009...
  • Page 2 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Revision Date Version Changes 7 January, 2009 2.00 Wide temperature range changed to –40ºC~85ºC BIOS changed to AMI Super I/O changed to SMSC SCH3114 30 August, 2007 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 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: Packing List

    WAFER-LX3 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The items listed below should all be included in the WAFER-LX3 package. 1 x WAFER-LX3 1 x IDE 44p/44p flat cable...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 I ......................2 NTRODUCTION 1.2 M ........................2 ODELS 1.3 F ........................3 EATURES 1.4 O ........................3 VERVIEW 1.5 P ..............5 ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS AND UMPERS 1.6 T ..................6...
  • Page 6 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 2.5.2.1 Hardware Monitor Functions..............18 2.5.2.2 UART Controller..................18 2.5.2.3 Parallel Port....................19 2.5.2.4 Floppy Disk Drive Controller (Optional) ..........19 2.5.2.5 Keyboard and Mouse Controller............... 19 2.5.2.6 GPIO Ports ....................19 2.5.2.7 Fan Speed and Fan Control............... 20 2.6 E...
  • Page 7 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 4.2.11 HDD Connector(44-pin) ................39 4.2.12 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ................40 4.2.13 LCD LVDS Connector ................... 41 4.2.14 LED Connector ....................42 4.2.15 Print Connector ..................... 43 4.2.16 PC/104 Slot ....................44 4.2.17 PC/104 Power Input Connector..............46 4.2.18 Reset Button Connector .................
  • Page 8 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 5.5.1 Airflow......................70 5.6 I ............71 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL EVICE ONNECTIONS 5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables ................71 5.6.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ................71 5.6.3 Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable Connector ............... 72 5.6.4 Parallel Port Cable without Bracket ............... 74 5.6.5 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) ..........
  • Page 9 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.4 PCI/P P........................118 6.5 B ........................121 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration................122 6.5.2 Boot Device Priority ..................123 6.5.3 Hard Disk Drives ................... 124 6.5.4 CD/DVD Drives ..................... 125 6.5.5 Removable Drives ..................126 6.6 S ....................... 128 ECURITY 6.7 C...
  • Page 10 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard E.4 DMA C ................192 HANNEL SSIGNMENTS F COMPATIBILITY..................... 193 F.1 C ................ 194 OMPATIBLE PERATING YSTEMS G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............195 G.1 H IPB P AZARDOUS ATERIALS ISCLOSURE ABLE FOR RODUCTS ERTIFIED AS HS C 2002/95/EC W ........
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 1-1: WAFER-LX3 .........................2 Figure 1-2: WAFER-LX3-800 and WAFER-LX3-800 W..............3 Figure 1-3: WAFER-LX3 Overview [Front View] ................4 Figure 1-4: WAFER-LX3 Overview [Solder Side].................5 Figure 2-1: WAFER-LX3 Dimensions (Front) (mm) ..............10 Figure 2-2: WAFER-LX3 Dimensions (Solder Side) (mm)............10 Figure 2-3: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm) ............11...
  • Page 12 Figure 4-22: RS-232 and RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector Location ........49 Figure 4-23: TFT LCD Connector Pinout Locations..............50 Figure 4-24: USB Connector Pinout Locations .................52 Figure 4-25: WAFER-LX3 External Peripheral Interface Connector ........53 Figure 4-26: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector..................53 Figure 4-27: COM1 Pinout Locations..................54 Figure 4-28: VGA Connector .......................55...
  • Page 13 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-9: Hardware Update Wizard..................142 Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Installation Start................143 Figure 7-11: Wizard Search ...................... 144 Figure 7-12: Wizard Warning Screen ..................144 Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Installation ..................145 Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Complete ..............146 Figure 7-15: Device Manager Update..................
  • Page 14 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-44: Hardware Update Wizard..................171 Figure 7-45: Other PCI Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Start ......172 Figure 7-46: Wizard Search ...................... 173 Figure 7-47: PCI Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Complete......174 Figure 7-48: Device Manager Update..................175...
  • Page 15 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................8 Table 2-1: Power Consumption....................20 Table 3-1: Package List Contents ....................24 Table 3-2: Package List Contents ....................24 Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................28 Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................28 Table 4-3: ATX Power Button Connector Pinouts..............29 Table 4-4: Main Power Input Connector Pinouts...............30...
  • Page 16 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Table 4-27: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs ................54 Table 4-28: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts ...............54 Table 4-29: USB Port Pinouts......................55 Table 4-30: VGA Connector Pinouts...................56 Table 5-1: Jumpers ........................63 Table 5-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ................64 Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ................65...
  • Page 17 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................85 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................87 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................88 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................89 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............91 BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............96 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................97...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 20: Introduction

    Support for VGA, LVDS and TTL displays provides diversified display functionalities. Each WAFER-LX3 has either 256 MB or 512 MB DDR memory preinstalled on the system. Two 10/100 Mb/s Intel® 82551ER Ethernet controllers ensure secure network connectivity.

  • Page 21: Features

    Operates in a wide range of ambient temperatures: WAFER-LX3-800: 0ºC~60ºC WAFER-LX3-800 W: -40ºC~85ºC 1.4 Overview The WAFER-LX3 has a wide variety of peripheral interface connectors. Figure 1-3 is a labeled photo of the peripheral interface connectors on the front side of the WAFER-LX3. Page 3...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-3: Wafer-Lx3 Overview [Front View]

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 1-3: WAFER-LX3 Overview [Front View] Figure 1-4 is a labeled photo of the peripheral interface connectors on the solder side of the WAFER-LX3. Page 4...

  • Page 23: Peripheral Connectors And Jumpers

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 1-4: WAFER-LX3 Overview [Solder Side] 1.5 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers The WAFER-LX3 has the following connectors on-board: 1 x ATX power connector 1 x Audio connector 1 x Backlight inverter connector 1 x Battery connector 1 x CF Card socket (solder side)

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    COM1 and COM2 serial RI port and voltage selection jumper LCD panel shift clock setting jumper LCD panel voltage select jumper RS-422/485 mode select jumper 1.6 Technical Specifications WAFER-LX3 technical specifications are listed in Table 1-1. See Chapter 2 for details. Specification WAFER-LX3 Form Factor 3.5”...
  • Page 25 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Specification WAFER-LX3 System CPU AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU Clock Speed 500 MHz System Chipset AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device Memory 256 MB or 512 MB DDR Display Analog VGA display through external DB-15 connector 24-bit TTL through 40-pin crimp connector...

  • Page 26: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Specification WAFER-LX3 Dimensions (W x L) 146 mm x 102 mm Weight (GW/NW) 600 g / 160 g Table 1-1: Technical Specifications Page 8...

  • Page 27: Detailed Specifications

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Detailed Specifications Page 9...

  • Page 28: Dimensions

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 2.1 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 102.00 mm Width: 146.00 mm Figure 2-1: WAFER-LX3 Dimensions (Front) (mm) Figure 2-2: WAFER-LX3 Dimensions (Solder Side) (mm) Page 10...

  • Page 29: Data Flow

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm) 2.2 Data Flow Figure 2-4 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.

  • Page 30: Amd ® Geode™ Lx 800 500 Mhz Cpu

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 2-4: Data Flow Block Diagram ® 2.3 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500 MHz CPU ® The 500 MHz AMD Geode™ LX 800 processor is shown below. Page 12...

  • Page 31: Memory Support

    Security Block 128-bit AES (CBC/ECB) True Random Number Generator 2.3.1 Memory Support ® The AMD Geode™ LX 800 DDR memory bus on the WAFER-LX3 is connected to the DDR memory, 256 MB and 512 MB DDR options are available. Page 13...

  • Page 32: Display Support

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 2.3.2 Display Support ® The AMD Geode™ LX 800 supports both CRT and TFT in a dual display mode and has the following specifications. Supported Standards High Definition (HD) Standard Definition (SD) Supported Resolution 1920x1440 in CRT mode 1600x1200 in TFT mode VESA 1.1 and 2.0 VIP/VDA support...

  • Page 33: Geodelink™ Interface Unit

    Geode™ CS5536 system chipset. ® 2.4 AMD Geode™ CS5536 System Chipset ® The WAFER-LX3 series motherboards all have a preinstalled AMD Geode™ CS5536 system chipset. Figure 2-6: AMD Geode™ CS5536 The system chipset features are listed below. 82xx Legacy Devices...

  • Page 34: Ide Controller

    The CompactFlash® slot support both Type I and Type II CompactFlash® cards. 2.4.4 USB Controller There are four USB ports on the WAFER-LX3, two internal ports through a single pin-header and two external USB Type A ports. All USB ports are USB 2.0 compliant and support legacy devices like keyboards and mice.

  • Page 35: Intel® 82551Er Pci Ethernet Controller

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 2.4.6.1 Intel® 82551ER PCI Ethernet Controller Two Intel® 82551ER PCI Ethernet 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN controllers are interfaced to the AMD Geode™ CS5536 through the PCI bus. The Ethernet controllers are then both connected to an RJ-45 connector that can be accessed externally.

  • Page 36: Bios Chipset

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 2.5.1 BIOS Chipset The BIOS chipset has a licensed copy of AMI BIOS installed. Some of the BIOS features are listed below: AMI BIOS SMIBIOS (DMI) compliant Console redirection function support PXE (Pre-boot Execution Environment) support USB booting support 2.5.2 SMSC SCH3114 Super I/O chipset...

  • Page 37: Parallel Port

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard MIDI compatible Fully programmable serial-interface characteristics: 5, 6, 7, or 8-bit characters Even, odd or no parity bit generation/detection 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits generation Internal diagnostic capabilities: Loop-back control for communications link fault isolation Break, parity, overrun, framing error stimulation Programmable baud generator allows division of 1.8461 MHz and 24 MHz by...

  • Page 38: Fan Speed And Fan Control

    WAFER-LX3-800: Operates in temperatures of 0°C ~ +60°C WAFER-LX3-800 W: Operates in temperatures of -40°C ~ +85°C 2.6.2 Power Consumption Table 2-1 shows the power consumption parameters for the WAFER-LX3 running with an AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU with 256 MB of onboard memory. Voltage Current +5.0 V...

  • Page 39: Unpacking

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Unpacking Page 21...

  • Page 40: Anti-Static Precautions

    When the WAFER-LX3 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 3.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the WAFER-LX3 does not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 3.3 are present.

  • Page 41: Unpacking Checklist

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the WAFER-LX3 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 42: Optional Items

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Quantity Item and Part Number Image Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm) (P/N:33100-000033-RS) Quick Installation Guide Utility CD Table 3-1: Package List Contents 3.4 Optional Items Item Image LPT cable (wo bracket) (P/N: 32200-015100-RS) Table 3-2: Package List Contents...

  • Page 43: Connector Pinouts

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Connector Pinouts Page 25...

  • Page 44: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors Section 0 shows peripheral interface connector locations. Section 0 lists all the peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 0. 4.1.1 Layout Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers.

  • Page 45: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) 4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 4-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-LX3. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found below. Connector Type Label...

  • Page 46: External Interface Panel Connectors

    8-pin header CN24 Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors 4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors Table 4-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the WAFER-LX3. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in Section 4.2.17 on page 46. Connector Type Label...

  • Page 47: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of all the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-LX3. 4.2.1 ATX Power Button Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 48: Atx Power Supply Enable Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard CN Location: See Figure 4-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-4 The 4-pin ATX power input connector is connected to an ATX or AT power supply, which provides power to the system. If an ATX power supply is used, the ATX power supply enable connector (see below) and the ATX power button connector should both be connected.

  • Page 49: Audio Connector (10-Pin)

    The ATX power supply enable connector enables the WAFER-LX3 to be connected to an ATX power supply. In default mode, the WAFER-LX3 can only us an AT power supply. To enable an ATX power supply the AT Power Select jumper must also be configured. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more details.

  • Page 50: Backlight Inverter Connector

    4.2.5 Backlight Inverter Connector CN Label: CN Type: 5-pin wafer (1x5) CN Location: See Figure 4-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-7 The backlight inverter connector provides the backlight on the LCD display connected to the WAFER-LX3 with +12 V of power. Page 32...

  • Page 51: Battery Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-7: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LCD_Adj GROUND +12 V GROUND BACKLIGHT ENABLE Table 4-7: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts 4.2.6 Battery Connector CN Label: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-8...

  • Page 52: Compactflash® Socket

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-8: Battery Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Battery+ Ground Table 4-8: Battery Connector Pinouts 4.2.7 CompactFlash® Socket CN Label: CN32 (solder side) CN Type: 50-pin header (2x25) CN Location: See Figure 4-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-9 A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the WAFER-LX3.

  • Page 53: Figure 4-9: Cf Card Socket Location

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-9: CF Card Socket Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION GROUND VCC-IN CHECK1 DATA 3 DATA 11 DATA 4 DATA 12 DATA 5 DATA 13 DATA 6 DATA 14 DATA 7 DATA 15 HDC_CS0# HDC_CS1...

  • Page 54: Fan Connector (+5 V, 3-Pin)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION HDD_ACTIVE# DATA 0 66DET DATA 1 DATA 8 DATA 2 DATA 9 DATA 10 VCC-IN CHECK2 GROUND Table 4-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts 4.2.8 Fan Connector (+5 V, 3-pin) CN Label:...

  • Page 55: Floppy Disk Connector (26-Pin)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Fan Speed Detect +5 V Table 4-10: +5 V Fan Connector Pinouts 4.2.9 Floppy Disk Connector (26-pin) CN Label: CN31 (solder side) CN Type: 26-pin slim-type (1 x 26) CN Location: See Figure 4-11...

  • Page 56: Gpio Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION TRACK0# MOTO0# RDATA# DIR# HEAD# Table 4-11: 26-pin FDD Connector Pinouts 4.2.10 GPIO Connector CN Label: CN14 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 4-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-12 The GPIO connector can be connected to external I/O control devices including sensors, lights, alarms and switches.

  • Page 57: Hdd Connector(44-Pin)

    44-pin header (2x22) CN Location: See Figure 4-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-13 One 44-pin IDE device connector on the WAFER-LX3 supports connectivity to two hard disk drives. Figure 4-13: Secondary IDE Device Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.

  • Page 58: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA 3 DATA 12 DATA 2 DATA 13 DATA 1 DATA 14 DATA 0 DATA 15 GROUND IDE DRQ GROUND IOW# GROUND IOR# GROUND IDE CHRDY GROUND IDE DACK GROUND–DEFAULT INTERRUPT...

  • Page 59: Lcd Lvds Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-14: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +5 V KB DATA MS DATA MS CLK KB DATA KB CLK GROUND Table 4-14: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts 4.2.13 LCD LVDS Connector CN Label: CN29 CN Type: 20-pin crimp (2x10)

  • Page 60: Led Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-15: TFT LCD LVDS Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION CLK+ CLK- MB_SCL/I_SCL SMB_SDA/I_SDA LCD_Vcc LCD_Vcc LCD_Vcc LCD_Vcc Table 4-15: LCD LVDS Port Connector Pinouts 4.2.14 LED Connector CN Label: CN Type: 6-pin wafer (1x6)

  • Page 61: Print Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-16: LED Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +5 V Power LED+ Power LED- HDD LED+ HDD LED- Table 4-16: LED Connector Pinouts 4.2.15 Print Connector CN Label: CN15 CN Type: 26-pin box header CN Location: See Figure 4-17...

  • Page 62: Pc/104 Slot

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION STROBE# AUTO FORM FEED # DATA 0 ERROR# DATA 1 INITIALIZE DATA 2 PRINTER SELECT LN# DATA 3 GROUND DATA 4 GROUND DATA 5 GROUND...

  • Page 63: Figure 4-18: Pc/104 Slot Location

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard CN Location: See Figure 4-18 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-18 The PC/104 slot enables a PC/104 compatible expansion module to be connected to the board. Figure 4-18: PC/104 Slot Location Pin No. Column A Column B Column C...

  • Page 64: Pc/104 Power Input Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Pin No. Column A Column B Column C Column D SA17 IOR- SD10 DREQ6 SA16 DACK3- SD11 DACK7- SA15 DREQ3 SD12 DREQ7 SA14 DACK1- SD13 +5 V SA13 DREQ1 SD14 MASTER- SA12 REFRESH- SD15 GROUND SA11 ISACLK...

  • Page 65: Reset Button Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-19: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts PIN NO. DESCRIPTION -5 V -12 V Table 4-19: PC/104 Power Input Connector Pinouts 4.2.18 Reset Button Connector CN Label: CN12 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-20...

  • Page 66: Serial Port Connector (Com3)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 4-20: Reset Button Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Reset Switch Table 4-20: Reset Button Connector Pinouts 4.2.19 Serial Port Connector (COM3) CN Label: CN37 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 4-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-21 This pin header supports RS-232 serial communications.

  • Page 67: Serial Port Connector (Com2:Rs-232, Com4:Rs-422/485)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DSR# RTS# CTS# Table 4-21: COM3 Pinouts 4.2.20 Serial Port Connector (COM2:RS-232, COM4:RS-422/485) CN Label: CN20 CN Type: 14-pin header (2x7) CN Location: See Figure 4-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-22 and Table 4-23 This pin header connects to the COM2 and COM4 serial communications channels.

  • Page 68: Tft Lcd Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 4-22: COM2 Pinouts PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION TXD85+ TXD485# RXD85+ RXD485# Table 4-23: COM4 Pinouts 4.2.21 TFT LCD Connector CN Label: CN28 CN Type: 40-pin crimp (2x20) CN Location:...

  • Page 69: Usb Connector (Internal)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION VCC_FP VCC_FP I_SDA GROUND GROUND GROUND FPCLK FPVS FPDEN FPHS I_SCL ENVEE Table 4-24: TFT LCD Port Connector Pinouts 4.2.22 USB Connector (Internal) CN Label: CN24 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4)

  • Page 70: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    DATA- Table 4-25: USB Port Connector Pinouts 4.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel Figure 4-25 shows the WAFER-LX3 external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The WAFER-LX3 EPIC panel consists of the following: 2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connectors 1 x DB-9 RS-232 serial port connector...

  • Page 71: Lan Connectors

    CN Pinouts: See Table 4-26 The WAFER-LX3 is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. The controllers can connect to the LAN through two RJ-45 LAN connectors. There are two LEDs on the connector indicating the status of LAN. The pin assignments are listed in the following...

  • Page 72: Serial Port Connector

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yellow. The green LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked. See Table 4-27. STATUS DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 73: Usb Connector

    USB port CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 4-25 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-29 The WAFER-LX3 has four external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Data-...

  • Page 74: Table 4-30: Vga Connector Pinouts

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION GREEN BLUE DDC DAT HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK Table 4-30: VGA Connector Pinouts Page 56...

  • Page 75: Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Installation Page 57...

  • Page 76: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER-LX3. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the WAFER-LX3, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 77: Installation Considerations

    WAFER-LX3 is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the WAFER-LX3 should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the WAFER-LX3 and injury to the person installing the motherboard. 5.2.1 Installation Notices...

  • Page 78: Installation Checklist

    Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its components. 5.2.2 Installation Checklist The following checklist is provided to ensure the WAFER-LX3 is properly installed. All the items in the packing list are present The CPU is installed...

  • Page 79: Unpacking

    The WAFER-LX3 can support both CF Type I cards and CF Type II cards. For the complete specifications of the supported CF cards please refer to Chapter 2. To install the a CF card (Type 1 or Type 2) onto the WAFER-LX3, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Locate the CF card socket.

  • Page 80: Figure 5-1: Cf Card Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 3: Insert the CF card. Gently insert the CF card into the socket making sure the socket pins are properly inserted into the socket. See Figure 5-1. Step 3: Figure 5-1: CF Card Installation Page 62...

  • Page 81: Jumper Settings

    OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper. Before the WAFER-LX3 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the WAFER-LX3 are listed in Table 5-1.

  • Page 82: Cf Card Setup

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Jumper Settings: See Table 5-2 Jumper Location: See Figure 5-2 The AT Power Select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX. AT Power Select jumper settings are shown in Table 5-2. Description Use AT power...

  • Page 83: Clear Cmos

    Jumper Location: See Figure 5-4 If the WAFER-LX3 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the CMOS can be cleared using the battery connector. Disconnect the battery from the connector for a few seconds then reconnect the battery. The CMOS should be cleared.

  • Page 84: Com 1/2 Pin 9 Setting Jumper

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Enter the correct CMOS setting Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults. After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu. The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in Table 5-4.

  • Page 85: Lcd Panel Shift Clock Setting

    5.4.5 LCD Panel Shift Clock Setting WARNING: Permanent damage to the screen and WAFER-LX3 may occur if the wrong polarity is set with this jumper. Please refer to the user guide that came with the monitor to select the correct polarity.

  • Page 86: Lcd Voltage Selection

    Figure 5-6: LCD Panel Shift Clock Setting Jumper Location 5.4.6 LCD Voltage Selection WARNING: Permanent damage to the screen and WAFER-LX3 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.

  • Page 87: Rs-422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard The LCD Voltage Selection jumper allows the LCD screen voltage to be set. The LCD Voltage Selection jumper settings are shown in Table 5-7. Description +3.3 V LVDS Default +5 V LVDS Table 5-7: LCD Voltage Selection Jumper Settings The LCD Voltage Selection jumper location.

  • Page 88: Chassis Installation

    The WAFER-LX3 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board surface.

  • Page 89: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    Installation of the accessories listed above are described in detail below. 5.6.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection The ATA 66/100 flat cable connects to the WAFER-LX3 to one or two IDE devices. To connect an IDE HDD to the WAFER-LX3 please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 90: Keyboard/Mouse Y-Cable Connector

    The WAFER-LX3 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse connector on the WAFER-LX3 and branches into two cables that are each connected to a PS/2 connector, one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. To connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector please follow the steps below.

  • Page 91: Figure 5-10: Keyboard/Mouse Y-Cable Connection

    Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connector is properly aligned with the keyboard/mouse connector on the WAFER-LX3, connect the cable connector to the onboard connectors. See Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection Step 4: Attach PS/2 connectors to the chassis. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector is connected to two PS/2 connectors.

  • Page 92: Parallel Port Cable Without Bracket

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PS/2 connectors. The keyboard PS/2 connector and mouse PS/2 connector are both marked. Please make sure the keyboard and mouse are connected to the correct PS/2 connector. Step 0: 5.6.4 Parallel Port Cable without Bracket The optional parallel port (LPT) cable respectively connects the onboard LPT 26-pin box header to an external LPT device (like a printer).

  • Page 93: Dual Rs-232 Cable Connection (W/O Bracket)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 5: Connect LPT device. Once the LPT interface connector is connected to the chassis, the LPT device can be connected to the LPT interface connector. See Figure 5-12Step 5:\ Figure 5-12: Connect the LPT Device 5.6.5 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection (w/o bracket) The dual RS-232/422/485 cable consists of two connectors attached to two independent cables.

  • Page 94: Usb Cable (Dual Port Without Bracket)

    Step 0: 5.6.6 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) The WAFER-LX3 is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 95: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    1 on the WAFER-LX3 USB connector. Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connectors are properly aligned with the USB connectors on the WAFER-LX3, connect the cable connectors to the onboard connectors. See Figure 5-14. Figure 5-14: Dual USB Cable Connection Step 4: Attach the USB connectors to the chassis.

  • Page 96: Lan Connection (Single Connector)

    RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0: 5.7.2 Serial Device Connection The WAFER-LX3 has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the WAFER-LX3.

  • Page 97: Usb Device Connection (Single Connector)

    Step 0: 5.7.3 USB Device Connection (Single Connector) There are two external USB 2.0 connectors. Both connectors are perpendicular to the WAFER-LX3. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 4.

  • Page 98: Vga Monitor Connection

    Step 0: 5.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection The WAFER-LX3 has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the WAFER-LX3, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 99: Figure 5-18: Vga Connector

    Once the connectors are properly aligned with the insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the WAFER-LX3. See Figure 5-18. Figure 5-18: VGA Connector Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.

  • Page 100: Bios

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter BIOS Page 82...

  • Page 101: Introduction

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.

  • Page 102: Getting Help

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Function F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 6.1.3 Getting Help...

  • Page 103: Main

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.2 Main The Main BIOS menu ( B IOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed.

  • Page 104: Advanced

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory. Size: Lists memory size The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 105: Bios Menu 2: Advanced

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menu 2: Advanced Page 87...

  • Page 106: Cpu Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:...

  • Page 107: Ide Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of the IDE devices installed in the system. BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible] Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
  • Page 108 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Enhanced Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in EFAULT Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode.

  • Page 109: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out”...
  • Page 110 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.
  • Page 111 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
  • Page 112 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
  • Page 113 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard UDMA3 Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA4 rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an...

  • Page 114: Floppy Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.3 Floppy Configuration Use the Floppy Configuration menu to configure the floppy disk drive connected to the system. BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Floppy A/B Use the Floppy A/B option to configure the floppy disk drive. Options are listed below: Disabled 360 KB 51/4”...

  • Page 115: Super Io Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.4 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 7) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration Parallel Port Address [Disabled] Use the Parallel Port Address option to select the parallel port base address.
  • Page 116 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Normal The normal parallel port mode is the standard mode EFAULT for parallel port operation. Parallel port outputs are 8-bits long. Inputs are accomplished by reading 4 of the 8 bits on the status register. The parallel port operates in the enhanced parallel port mode (EPP).
  • Page 117 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 3E8/IRQ4 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt address is IRQ4 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt address is IRQ3 2E8/IRQ3 Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Use the Serial Port1 Mode option to select the transmitting and receiving mode.

  • Page 118: Hardware Health Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 8) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
  • Page 119 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard CPU Temp. Limit of OFF CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM 1 When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Fan PWM control CPU Temp.
  • Page 120 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on. When the fan starts, it rotates using the starting pulse width modulation (PWM) specified in the Fan 3 Start PWM option below.
  • Page 121 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 64 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored.

  • Page 122: Remote Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.6 Remote Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure remote access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS settings.
  • Page 123 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Enabled Remote access configuration options shown below appear: - Serial Port Number - Serial Port Mode - Flow Control - Redirection after BIOS POST - Terminal Type - VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below.
  • Page 124 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application.
  • Page 125 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Use the VT-UFT8 Combo Key Support option to enable additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard. The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers.

  • Page 126: Usb Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 10) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] This setting enables and disables USB 1.1 support.

  • Page 127: It8888 Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support during boot. If this option is enabled, a USB keyboard and mouse can be used before the operating system has booted up.
  • Page 128 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] Use the On-Chip IDE Channel 1 option to specify if the system uses the integrated primary IDE channel or not. Disabled The primary IDE channel is not used. The primary IDE channel is used.
  • Page 129 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Use the IDE DMA transfer access option to enable or disable DMA support for IDE devices connected to the system. Disabled All IDE drive DMA transfers are disabled. The IDE drives use PIO mode transfers.
  • Page 130 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 (Default) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Auto Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] The Parallel Port Address BIOS option assigns the parallel port interrupt address. The following address options are available. Disabled Parallel port is disabled 378/IRQ5 Port address 378, interrupt address IRQ5...
  • Page 131 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard The parallel port operates in the extended capabilities port (ECP) mode. The ECP mode supports bi-directional communication between the system and the parallel port device and the transmission rates between the two are much faster than the SPP mode.

  • Page 132: Isa Decode Io Spaces

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.8.1 ISA Decode IO Spaces NOTE: Five PCI-104 devices can be stacked onto the WAFER-LX3 motherboard. If these devices are stacked onto the board, the ISA bus space should be enabled. If no PCI-104 devices are being used, disable all the buses.
  • Page 133 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Decode IO Space [Enabled] Use the Decode IO Space option to allocate system resources to the ISA bridge and to enable the Nth PCI-104 card to function correctly. Enabled EFAULT Disabled I/O Decoding Speed [Medium Speed] Use the IO Decoding Speed option to specify the speed of the Nth ISA bus. The following...

  • Page 134: Isa Decode Memory Spaces

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.8.2 ISA Decode Memory Spaces NOTE: Five PCI-104 devices can be stacked onto the WAFER-LX3 motherboard. If these devices are stacked onto the board, the ISA memory should be enabled. If no PCI-104 devices are being used, disable all the memory allocations for these buses.
  • Page 135 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Decode Memory Space N [Enabled] Use the Decode IO Memory N option to allocate memory resources to the ISA bridge and to enable the PCI-104 to function correctly. Enabled EFAULT Disabled Memory Decoding Speed [Medium Speed] The Memory Decoding Speed option specifies the memory speed of the ISA bus. The...

  • Page 136: Power Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.3.9 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 14) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options. BIOS Menu 14: Power Configuration Select AT/ATX Power [ATX Power] Use the Select AT/ATX Power option to set the power mode of the system.

  • Page 137: Bios Menu 15: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard WARNING: Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
  • Page 138 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device. Available The specified DMA is available to be used by...

  • Page 139: Boot

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 32 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 54 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 6.5 Boot Use the Boot menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to configure system boot options. BIOS Menu 16: Boot Page 121...

  • Page 140: Boot Settings Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to configure advanced system boot options. BIOS Menu 17: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.

  • Page 141: Boot Device Priority

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages EFAULT AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Allows the computer system to force a third party...

  • Page 142: Hard Disk Drives

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings 6.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. When the menu is opened, the HDDs connected to the system are listed as shown below:...

  • Page 143: Cd/Dvd Drives

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menu 19: Hard Disk Drives 6.5.4 CD/DVD Drives Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives. When the menu is opened, the CD drives and DVD drives connected to the system...

  • Page 144: Removable Drives

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menu 20: CD/DVD Drives 6.5.5 Removable Drives Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 21) to specify the boot sequence of the available FDDs. When the menu is opened, the FDDs connected to the system are listed...

  • Page 145: Bios Menu 21: Removable Drives

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard BIOS Menu 21: Removable Drives Page 127...

  • Page 146: Security

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.6 Security Use the Security menu ( B IOS Menu 22) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 22: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed.

  • Page 147: Chipset

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu ( B IOS Menu 23) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 148: Video Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 6.7.1 Video Configuration Use the Video Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 23) to configure the graphics settings. BIOS Menu 24: Northbridge Chipset Configuration Internal Graphics Memory [32] The Internal Graphic Memory option selects the amount of main memory to dedicate to graphics.
  • Page 149 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Flat Panel Resolution [Auto] The Flat Panel Resolution setting determines the kind of flat screen display that is connected to the system. LVDS Auto EFAULT Flat Panel Resolution The Flat Panel Resolution setting sets the resolution of the graphics output.

  • Page 150: Exit

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Horizontal Sync Polarity This option sets the horizontal sync polarity of the flat panel monitor. Active Low EFAULT Active High Vertical Sync Polarity This option sets the vertical sync polarity of the flat panel monitor. Active Low...
  • Page 151 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program. Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system.

  • Page 152: Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Chapter Driver Installation Page 134...

  • Page 153: Available Software Drivers

    To install the drivers, please access the W . To do this, follow the INDOWS EVICE ANAGER instructions below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive of the system that contains the WAFER-LX3. Step 2: Open W . (See Figure 7-1) INDOWS ONTROL ANEL...

  • Page 154: Figure 7-1: Access Windows Control Panel

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-1: Access Windows Control Panel Step 3: The Window in Figure 7-2 appears. Page 136...

  • Page 155: Figure 7-2: Performance And Maintenance

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-2: Performance and Maintenance Step 4: Double click the P option in Figure 7-2. ERFORMANCE AND AINTENANCE Step 5: The screen in Figure 7-3 appears. Figure 7-3: Access the System Step 6: Double click the S option in Figure 7-3.

  • Page 156: Figure 7-4: System Properties

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 7: The S screen in Figure 7-4 appears. YSTEM ROPERTIES Figure 7-4: System Properties Step 8: Double click the H tab in the Systems Property window Figure 7-4. ARDWARE Step 9: The screen in Figure 7-5 appears.

  • Page 157: Figure 7-5: Open Device Manager

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-5: Open Device Manager Step 10: Double click the D tab in Figure 7-5. EVICE ANAGER Step 11: The Device Manager screen in Figure 7-6 appears. Step 11: Page 139...

  • Page 158: Vga Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-6: Device Manager 7.3 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please follow the instructions below. Step 12: Open the D . See Section 7.2. EVICE ANAGER Step 13: Right-click the VGA C (VGA C...

  • Page 159: Figure 7-7: Video Controller (Device Manager)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-7: Video Controller (Device Manager) Step 14: The small window in Figure 7-8 appears. Figure 7-8: Update Driver Selection Page 141...

  • Page 160: Figure 7-9: Hardware Update Wizard

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 15: Select the U option in the small window shown in Figure 7-8. PDATE RIVER Step 16: The H in Figure 7-9 appears. ARDWARE PDATE IZARD Figure 7-9: Hardware Update Wizard Step 17: Make sure the driver CD is in the disk.

  • Page 161: Figure 7-10: Vga Driver Installation Start

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Installation Start Step 20: Select the recommended option in Figure 7-10. Step 21: The Wizard then searches for the driver. See Figure 7-11. Page 143...

  • Page 162: Figure 7-11: Wizard Search

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-11: Wizard Search Step 22: The warning screen in Figure 7-12 appears. Figure 7-12: Wizard Warning Screen Page 144...

  • Page 163: Figure 7-13: Vga Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 23: Click the Continue Anyway tab. Step 24: The Wizard updates the driver. See Figure 7-13. CAUTION: When the VGA driver is installed the system first sets a system restore point and backs up old files. This may take some time. Be patient and wait for the installation procedure to be completed.

  • Page 164: Figure 7-14: Vga Driver Installation Complete

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Complete Step 26: Click the Finish tab in to complete the Figure 7-14 installation. Step 27: The Device Manager refreshes and the Graphics Driver can be seen in the Display adapters option. See Figure 7-15.

  • Page 165: Audio Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-15: Device Manager Update 7.4 Audio Driver Installation To install the Audio driver, please follow the instructions below. Step 28: Open the D . See Section 7.2. EVICE ANAGER Step 29: Right-click the M option listed under O...

  • Page 166: Figure 7-16: Audio Controller (Device Manager)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-16: Audio Controller (Device Manager) Step 30: The small window in Figure 7-17 appears. Figure 7-17: Update Audio Driver Selection Page 148...

  • Page 167: Figure 7-18: Hardware Update Wizard

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 31: Select the U option in the small window shown in Figure 7-17. PDATE RIVER Step 32: The H in Figure 7-18 appears. ARDWARE PDATE IZARD Figure 7-18: Hardware Update Wizard Step 33: Make sure the driver CD is in the disk.

  • Page 168: Figure 7-19: Audio Driver Installation Start

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-19: Audio Driver Installation Start Step 36: Select the recommended option in Figure 7-19. Step 37: The Wizard then searches for the driver. See Figure 7-20. Page 150...

  • Page 169: Figure 7-20: Wizard Search

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-20: Wizard Search Step 38: The warning screen in Figure 7-21 appears. Figure 7-21: Wizard Warning Screen Page 151...

  • Page 170: Figure 7-22: Audio Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 39: Click the Continue Anyway tab. Step 40: The Wizard updates the driver. See Figure 7-22. CAUTION: When the Audio driver is installed the system first sets a system restore point and backs up old files. This may take some time. Be patient and wait for the installation procedure to be completed.

  • Page 171: Figure 7-23: Audio Driver Installation Complete

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-23: Audio Driver Installation Complete Step 42: Click the Finish tab in to complete the Figure 7-23 installation. Step 43: The Device Manager refreshes and the Audio Driver can be seen in the Sound, Video and Game Controllers option. See Figure 7-24.

  • Page 172: Ethernet Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-24: Device Manager Update 7.5 Ethernet Driver Installation To install the Ethernet driver, please follow the instructions below. Step 44: Open the D . See Section 7.2. EVICE ANAGER Step 45: Right-click the E option listed under O...

  • Page 173: Figure 7-25: Ethernet Controller (Device Manager)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-25: Ethernet Controller (Device Manager) Step 46: The small window in Figure 7-26 appears. Figure 7-26: Update Ethernet Driver Selection Page 155...

  • Page 174: Figure 7-27: Hardware Update Wizard

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 47: Select the U option in the small window shown in Figure 7-26. PDATE RIVER Step 48: The H in Figure 7-27 appears. ARDWARE PDATE IZARD Figure 7-27: Hardware Update Wizard Step 49: Make sure the driver CD is in the disk.

  • Page 175: Figure 7-28: Ethernet Driver Installation Start

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-28: Ethernet Driver Installation Start Step 52: Select the recommended option in Figure 7-28. Step 53: The Wizard then searches for the driver. See Figure 7-29. Page 157...

  • Page 176: Figure 7-29: Wizard Search

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-29: Wizard Search Step 54: The warning screen in Figure 7-30 appears. Figure 7-30: Wizard Warning Screen Page 158...

  • Page 177: Figure 7-31: Ethernet Driver Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 55: Click the Continue Anyway tab. Step 56: The Wizard updates the driver. See Figure 7-31. CAUTION: When the Ethernet driver is installed the system first sets a system restore point and backs up old files. This may take some time. Be patient and wait for the installation procedure to be completed.

  • Page 178: Figure 7-32: Ethernet Driver Installation Complete

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-32: Ethernet Driver Installation Complete Step 58: Click the Finish tab in to complete the Figure 7-32 installation. Step 59: The Device Manager refreshes and the Ethernet Driver can be seen in the Network Adpaters option. See Figure 7-33.

  • Page 179: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-33: Device Manager Update 7.6 Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller To install the Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller driver, please follow the instructions below. Step 60: Open the D . See Section 7.2. EVICE ANAGER Step 61: Right-click the E...

  • Page 180: Figure 7-34: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-34: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Step 62: The small window in Figure 7-35 appears. Figure 7-35: Update Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Page 162...

  • Page 181: Figure 7-36: Hardware Update Wizard

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Step 63: Select the U option in the small window shown in Figure 7-35. PDATE RIVER Step 64: The H in Figure 7-36 appears. ARDWARE PDATE IZARD Figure 7-36: Hardware Update Wizard Step 65: Make sure the driver CD is in the disk.

  • Page 182: Figure 7-37: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Driver

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-37: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Driver Step 68: Select the recommended option in Figure 7-37. Step 69: The Wizard then searches for the driver. See Figure 7-38. Page 164...

  • Page 183: Figure 7-38: Wizard Search

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-38: Wizard Search Step 70: The Wizard updates the driver. See Figure 7-39. CAUTION: When the driver is installed the system first sets a system restore point and backs up old files. This may take some time. Be patient and wait for the installation procedure to be completed.

  • Page 184: Figure 7-39: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Installation

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-39: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Installation Step 71: When the driver is installed, the screen in Figure 7-40 appears. Page 166...

  • Page 185: Figure 7-40: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Installation Complete

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-40: Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Installation Complete Step 72: Click the Finish tab in to complete the Figure 7-40 installation. Step 73: The Device Manager refreshes and the Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller Driver can be seen in the Crypto Devices option. See Figure 7-41.

  • Page 186: Other Pci Bridge Device Controller

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-41: Device Manager Update 7.7 Other PCI Bridge Device Controller To install the PCI bridge driver, please follow the instructions below. Step 74: Open the D . See Section 7.2. EVICE ANAGER Step 75: Right-click the O...

  • Page 187: Figure 7-42: Other Pci Bridge Device Controller (Device Manager)

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-42: Other PCI Bridge Device Controller (Device Manager) Step 76: The small window in Figure 7-43 appears. Page 169...

  • Page 188: Figure 7-43: Other Pci Bridge Device Controller Driver Selection

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-43: Other PCI Bridge Device Controller Driver Selection Step 77: Select the U option in the small window shown in Figure 7-43. PDATE RIVER Step 78: The H in Figure 7-44 appears. ARDWARE PDATE IZARD Page 170...

  • Page 189: Figure 7-44: Hardware Update Wizard

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-44: Hardware Update Wizard Step 79: Make sure the driver CD is in the disk. Step 80: Select N in Figure 7-44 and click N NOT THIS TIME Step 81: The screen in Figure 7-45 appears.

  • Page 190: Figure 7-45: Other Pci Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Start

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-45: Other PCI Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Start Step 82: Select the recommended option in Figure 7-45. Step 83: The Wizard then searches for the driver. See Figure 7-46. Page 172...

  • Page 191: Figure 7-46: Wizard Search

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-46: Wizard Search Step 84: The Wizard updates the driver. CAUTION: When the driver is installed the system first sets a system restore point and backs up old files. This may take some time. Be patient and wait for the installation procedure to be completed.

  • Page 192: Figure 7-47: Pci Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Complete

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-47: PCI Bridge Device Controller Driver Installation Complete Step 86: Click the Finish tab in to complete the Figure 7-47 installation. Step 87: The Device Manager refreshes and the PCI Driver can be seen in the System Devices option.

  • Page 193: Figure 7-48: Device Manager Update

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure 7-48: Device Manager Update Page 175...

  • Page 194: Abios Options

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix BIOS Options Page 176...
  • Page 195 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .........................85 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................86 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................86 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]................89 Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] ..............90 IDE Master and IDE Slave....................90 Auto-Detected Drive Parameters..................91...
  • Page 196 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Terminal Type [ANSI]......................106 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]............... 107 Sredir Memory Display Delay [Disabled]................ 107 USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]................... 108 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]................... 108 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]..................109 On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] ................... 110 Drive PIO Mode [Auto]......................
  • Page 197 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Change User Password....................128 Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] ..................129 Internal Graphics Memory [32] ..................130 Boot Display Type [Panel + CRT] ..................130 Flat Panel Resolution [Auto].................... 131 Flat Panel Resolution ....................... 131 Flat Panel Data Bus Type ....................131 Flat Panel Refresh Rate....................

  • Page 198: B Terminology

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Terminology Page 180...
  • Page 199 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 200 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module.
  • Page 201 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer.

  • Page 202: C Digital I/O Interface

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Digital I/O Interface Page 184...

  • Page 203: Introduction

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard C.1 Introduction The DIO connector on the WAFER-LX3 is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O chipset. The DIO has both 4-bit digital inputs and 4-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.

  • Page 204: Assembly Language Samples

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard C.3 Assembly Language Samples C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function The BIOS interrupt call INT 15H controls the digital I/O. An assembly program to enable digital I/O input functions is listed below. Sets the digital port as input...

  • Page 205: D Watchdog Timer

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 187...
  • Page 206 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 207 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 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: DX, 0466H ;setting the time-out value AL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds DX, AL ;...

  • Page 208: E Address Mapping

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Address Mapping Page 190...

  • Page 209: Address Map

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard E.1 Address Map I/O address Range Description 000-01F DMA Controller 020-021 Interrupt Controller 040-043 System time 060-06F Keyboard Controller 070-07F System CMOS/Real time Clock 080-09F DMA Controller 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 0F0-0FF Numeric data processor...

  • Page 210: Irq Mapping Table

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Memory address Description 1000000- Extend BIOS Table E-2: 1 MB Memory Address Map E.3 IRQ Mapping Table IRQ0 System Timer IRQ8 RTC clock IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ9 ACPI IRQ2 Available IRQ10 IRQ3 COM2 IRQ11 LAN/USB2.0/SATA IRQ4 COM1 IRQ12...

  • Page 211: F Compatibility

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Compatibility Page 193...

  • Page 212: Compatible Operating Systems

    The compatible items described here have been tested by the IEI R&D team and found to be compatible with the WAFER-LX3 F.1 Compatible Operating Systems The following operating systems have been successfully run on the WAFER-LX3. MS-DOS 6.22 Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)

  • Page 213: G Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 195...

  • Page 214: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard G.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury 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.
  • Page 215 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 216 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard 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 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 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/T11363-2006 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/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

  • Page 217: H Ac'97 Audio Codec

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Appendix AC'97 Audio Codec Page 199...

  • Page 218: Introduction

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard H.1 Introduction The motherboard comes with a built-in audio chip. The audio chip provides the audio input and output capabilities to the system through the system chipset's audio interface. H.1.1 Accessing the AC'97 CODEC The CODEC is accessed through the phone jacks on the rear panel of the motherboard.

  • Page 219: Sound Effect Configuration

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure H-1: Control Panel Sound Effect Manager H.2 Sound Effect Configuration H.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager Follow the steps below to access the Sound Effect Manager. Step 1: Install the audio driver. Step 2: Click the Sound Effect Manager icon in the system task bar (Figure H-2).

  • Page 220: Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options

    WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Figure H-3: Sound Effects Manager NOTE: The Sound Effect Manager may be different from the pictures shown above. The following section describes the different configuration options in the Sound Effect Manager. H.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options The Sound Effects Manager enables configuration of the items listed below.
  • Page 221 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Karaoke Mode Equalizer Speaker Configuration Speaker Test S/PDIF-In S/PDIF-Out Connector Sensing HRTF Demo Microphone Effect General NOTE: Not all Realtek Sound Effect Managers have all the above listed options. The Sound Effect Manager loaded onto the system may only have some of the options listed above.
  • Page 222 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Synchronize the phone jack switch with speakers settings Speaker Test - Each speaker connected to the system is tested individually to see if the 4-channel or 6-channel audio operates properly. S/PDIF-In & S/PDIF-Out - S/PDIF is used to transmit digital and analog audio signals with either a 48 or 44.1 KHz sample rate.
  • Page 223 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard Index Page 205...
  • Page 224 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard location and pinouts.......33 reset CMOS...........33 BIOS 18, 83, 84, 85, 90, 106, 119, 123, 129, ACPI ..........14, 16, 118 ACPI v2.0 ..........16 BIOS chipset ..........17 airflow ............70 AMD VGA driver ........135 anti-static precautions......22, 58 anti-static pad ........22, 58 cables............71...
  • Page 225 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard PC/104...........44 clear CMOS jumper.......65 COM 1/2 pin 9 setting jumper....66 PC/104 power input .......46 location ..........67 printer port ..........43 settings ..........66 reset button..........47 COM 2 ............49 serial port (COM 2) ......48, 49 connector location and pinouts....49 TFT LCD (40-pin) ........50...
  • Page 226 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard fan connector .........5, 36 jumper ............63 location and pinouts ......36 AT power select ......31, 63 FDD ............97 CF card setup ........64 FDD connector..........5 clear CMOS ...........65 floppy disk connector .........37 COM 1/2 pin 9 setting......66 location and pinouts ......37 jumper configuration ......63...
  • Page 227 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard parallel port ..........98 LCD panel shift clock setting jumper ...6 LCD panel shift Clock setting jumper parallel port ..........98 settings ..........68 parallel port ..........98 LCD panel shift clock setting select...67 parallel port ..........98 LCD panel voltage select jumper....6 parallel port ..........98...
  • Page 228 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard connection ..........78 serial port connector ......6, 54 reset button connector.......47 location and pinouts.......54 location and pinouts ......47 software drivers........135 RJ-45 connection........78 Sound Effect Configuration..... 201 single connector ........78 Sound Effects Manager ......201 RJ-45 connector ........53 Super I/O chipset ........18...
  • Page 229 WAFER-LX3 3.5" Motherboard USB 1.1 .............51 USB 2.0 ..........51, 108 VGA ............80 USB 2.0 connector........6 VGA connector........6, 55 USB 2.0 connectors........6 VGA monitor..........80 USB 2.0 port ..........55 connection ..........80 USB cable dual port ..........76 USB connector..........6 USB connector, internal......51 warranty validation ........60...

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