Asus MES-B User Manual

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10 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual2. FEATURESSmart Series2. FEATURES2.1.3 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and syst

100 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCESave MIFDYou can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering thedrive and

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 1017. APPENDIX7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalA

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual1027. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote

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ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 112.2 Parts of the ASUS MES-B Motherboard2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts107543212524232221201917 16 15 14126188 9111

12 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP01DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)DIMM Socket 3 (64/72-bit, 168-pi

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 133. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) KB_UP p.15 Keyboard Power Up Setting (Enable/Disable)2) SW1-6, S

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ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

16 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches–DSW1 & DSW2)The motherboard

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) CPU Core Voltage (VCORE) Setting (SW1-8)This switch allows you to selec

18 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP6) LCD Setting (SW2-7)If you have an LCD monitor connected to your compute

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP7) Onboard Audio Setting (SW2-8)The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enable

2 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS MES-BManual Revision: 1.01 E368Release Date: May 1999No part of this manual, including

20 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP8) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1-1, SW1-2, SW1-3, SW1-4)This option

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPWARNING! Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the on-boa

22 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System Memory (DIMM)NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.3 DIMM Memory InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number o

24 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualCPU3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) So

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when a

26 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPTo simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP)specification, which was d

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources

28 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) Parallel Printer Connector (26-1 pin PARALLEL)This connector supports the inclu

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP5) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE)These connectors support t

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele

30 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP7) Chassis, CPU , & Power Supply Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_, CPU_, PWR_FAN)The

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP9) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)This connector supports the

32 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP11) VGA Header (16-pin VGA)The VGA Header lets you use the onboard AGP VGA and con

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP13) TV Out Connector (12-1 pin SCART)This connector allows you to connect your com

34 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP15) Audio Jack Header (25-1 pin AUDIOCON)This header is provided for audio input a

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP17) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (Syste

36 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPThe following PANEL illustration is used for items 18-24MES-B System Panel Connect

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP23) ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch (2-pin PWRSW)The system power is controlled

38 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP26) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)This connector connects to an

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.2. Be sure t

4 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual404. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.1 Main Menu1. Save Current BIOS To FileThis option allows you to save a copy of the origina

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 414. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen prompted to confirmthe BIOS update, press Y tostart the update.2. Update BIOS Including

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual424. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOSUpon First Use of the Computer System1. Create a bootable s

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 434. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual444. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use t

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-vides

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).T

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetection

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect paramet

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your dri

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced Menu ... 524.4.1 Chip Configuratio

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible f

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOSR

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced Menu Advanced MenuCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings of settings for it

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPRefresh Queue Depth [12]Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12]VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB]You c

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device Config.Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]When [Enabled], this field allows you to conn

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config.UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field activates the onboard i

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/Audio IRQ [Auto]Your motherboard may have betwe

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPUSB IRQ [Enabled][Auto] reserved an IRQ# for the USB to work. [NA] does not allow theUSB to have

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed D

6 ASUS MES-B User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off th

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off featur

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up af

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot deviceslisted usi

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot Virus Detection [Enabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Quick Power On Self Tes

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExi

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterso

5. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating system and updates when using newhardware to ensure full compliancy.

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 71. INTRODUCTIONSections/Checklist1.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1) INTRO

705. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 MES-B Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time

715. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

725. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Install Bus Master IDE DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

735. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 Install VGA DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into yo

745. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5.1 Making Monitor AdjustmentsAfter you have installed the video driver and resta

755. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98Display Modes PageYou can adjust the position and size of your screen as well as ma

765. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98Gamma Correction PageYou can adjust the brightness, tint, and gamma values to corre

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 775. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD tha

78 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install ESS AudioRack32 (only with onboard audio)Insert the Support CD that ca

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 795. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install ESS Software Wave Table(only with onboard audio)Insert the Support CD

8 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual2. FEATURESFeatures2. FEATURES2.1 The ASUS MES-B MotherboardThe ASUS MES-B motherboard is carefully designed for the demand

80 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 815. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your mo

5.11 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use thisfunction if a program does not provide its own unin

6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeASUS MES-B User’s Manual 836. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual846. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 856. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals o

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual866. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 876. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit

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ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2AudioRack32The AudioRack32 enables you to take advantage of your computer’s audio capa-bilities wi

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSmart Series2.1.2 Performance• UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE

90 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.1 The Command CenterThe Command Center controls which parts of the AudioRack32 are displayed. You

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.3 The Miniature ModeThe Miniature mode is designed to give you full control of the AudioRack32 wh

92 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.4 The Audio MixerThe Audio Mixer has two modes: Playback mode and Record mode. You can usethese

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.5 The Digital Audio PlayerThe Digital Audio Player enables you to play, record, and compress soun

94 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.6 The MIDI PlayerThe MIDI Player enables you to play MIDI files with the .MID or .RMI file exten-

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.7 The Compact Disk PlayerIf you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play audio CDs. Check your hardware

96 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.8 The Audio RecorderThe Audio Recorder enables you to record, compress, store, and play back voic

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.9 Release NotesThis information is provided for convenience only. Information here is subject to

98 ASUS MES-B User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)6.3.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityThis mother

ASUS MES-B User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityNOTE: The following screen displays are provided as exa