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IEI Technology WAFER-LX-800-R12 User Manual

IEI Technology WAFER-LX-800-R12
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WAFER-LX Motherboard
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MODEL:
WAFER-LX
3.5" Low Power AMD Geode-LX 800 Motherboard
CRT, LCD/LVDS, Dual LAN and SATA
Rev. 1.00 – 16 December, 2008
User Manual

Table of Contents

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IEI Technology WAFER-LX-800-R12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMini-ITX
Video OutputVGA
Ethernet1 x 10/100 Mbps
USB4 x USB 2.0
CPUAMD LX800
Memory1 x 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM socket, Max. 1GB
Storage1 x IDE, 1 x CompactFlash
Operating Temperature-20°C to 70°C
Expansion Slots1 x Mini PCIe
Power Supply12V DC

Summary

Introduction to WAFER-LX

Product Overview, Features, and Specifications

Details on the WAFER-LX SBC, its models, key features, connectors, and technical specifications.

Applications and Benefits of WAFER-LX

Areas of application and advantages of using the WAFER-LX motherboard.

Detailed Specifications of WAFER-LX

Board Dimensions and Data Flow

Physical dimensions of the motherboard and external interface panel, plus data flow diagram.

CPU and Chipset Specifications

Details on the AMD Geode LX 800 CPU and the system chipset.

Key Component Features

Graphics, memory, Ethernet, drive interfaces, and power consumption details.

System Interfaces and Environment

Serial ports, system monitoring, USB, operating temperature, and audio codec.

Unpacking the WAFER-LX

Anti-static Precautions and Unpacking

Safety measures against ESD, unpacking precautions, and checklist for package contents.

Connectors and Jumpers

Peripheral Interface Connectors Overview

Overview and listing of on-board and external interface connectors.

On-board Jumpers

Details and configuration settings for on-board jumpers.

Internal Peripheral Connectors

Detailed descriptions and pinouts for internal motherboard connectors.

External Interface Connectors

Descriptions of rear panel connectors like USB, Ethernet, and VGA.

Installation and Configuration

Installation Precautions and Procedures

Safety measures, considerations, and unpacking procedures before installation.

Component Installation

Steps for installing DIMM modules and connecting peripheral devices like IDE drives.

Jumper Settings

Configuration of various jumpers for system settings like power, COM ports, and LCD.

Chassis and Panel Connections

Mounting the motherboard and connecting rear panel devices like displays and network.

BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup Navigation and Overview

How to access, navigate, and understand the main BIOS setup menu.

Standard and Advanced Features

Configuration of standard CMOS features and advanced BIOS settings.

Chipset and Peripheral Settings

Advanced chipset features and configuration of integrated peripherals.

Power Management, Security, and Monitoring

Options for power saving, security, console redirection, and system health monitoring.

RAID Setup

VIA® RAID Utility Access and Creation

How to access the RAID utility and create RAID 0, 1, or JBOD arrays.

Managing RAID Arrays

Procedures for deleting RAID arrays, selecting a boot array, and viewing disk serial numbers.

Software Drivers

Driver Overview and Access

List of available drivers and how to access the Device Manager for installation.

Specific Driver Installations

Step-by-step guides for installing VGA, Audio, LAN, SATA/RAID, and ISA drivers.

BIOS Options Appendix

BIOS Configuration Options Overview

A comprehensive list of configurable BIOS options and their respective page numbers.

System Configuration and Defaults

Options for setting system date, time, IDE, and loading default settings.

Performance, Boot, and Peripheral Settings

Settings for CPU, memory, boot devices, peripherals, and chipset.

Power Management, Security, and Monitoring

Options for power saving, security, console redirection, and system health monitoring.

Digital I/O Interface Appendix

Digital I/O Introduction

Explanation of the digital I/O connector and its functions.

DIO Connector Pinouts

Detailed pinout information for the DIO connector and Super I/O pins.

Assembly Language Samples for DIO

Assembly language code examples for enabling digital I/O functions.

Watchdog Timer Appendix

Watchdog Timer Functionality

Explanation of the Watchdog Timer's purpose and operation for system recovery.

Watchdog Timer Control via BIOS

Details on using BIOS INT 15H to control the Watchdog Timer.

Watchdog Timer Example Program

An example assembly program demonstrating Watchdog Timer usage.

Address Mapping Appendix

I/O Address Map

Table detailing I/O address ranges and their corresponding controllers.

Memory and IRQ Mapping

Memory address map and IRQ assignments for system components.

DMA Channel Assignments

Table listing DMA channel assignments and their functions.

Compatibility Appendix

Compatible Operating Systems

List of operating systems that have been successfully tested on the WAFER-LX.

Compatible Processors

List of Intel Socket 478 processors successfully tested with the WAFER-LX.

Compatible Memory Modules

List of tested memory modules compatible with the WAFER-LX.

Hazardous Materials Disclosure Appendix

RoHS Compliance Disclosure

Disclosure table for hazardous substances in compliance with China RoHS standards.

RAID Levels Appendix

RAID 0 (Striping)

Explanation of RAID 0, offering increased performance through data striping.

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

Explanation of RAID 1, providing data security through mirroring.

JBOD (Concatenation)

Explanation of JBOD, used for combining smaller disks into a single logical disk.

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