Asus ME-99 User Manual

R ME-99Socket 370 MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual2.1.2 Performance• UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDEcontroller with two connectors th

100 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)6.3.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityThis mothe

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.3.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityNOTE: The following screen displays are provided as ex

102 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCESave MIFDYou can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering thedrive and

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 1037. APPENDIX7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalA

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual1047. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 112. FEATURES2. FEATURESIntelligence2.1.3 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and syste

12 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual2. FEATURESParts2. FEATURESSocket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processorsATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power s

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 132. FEATURES123456713141518192021222324252681012 1116179Parts2. FEATURES

14 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUPCOM1PARALLEL PORTUSBT: Port 1B:Port 2PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardCPU_FANMulti-I/

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) KB WAKEUP p.18 Keyboard Wake Up Setting (Enable/Disable)2) DSW1-

16 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors (Cont’d)21) SPEAKER (PANEL) p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) p

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

18 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPMotherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches – DSW1 & DSW2)The motherboa

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7)These switches allow you to select

2 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS ME-99Manual Revision: 1.03 E423Release Date: July 1999No part of this manual, including

20 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUP5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6)You can select the display memory allocation mode with this switch. Wh

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7)If you have an LCD monitor connected to your comput

22 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1–1,2,3,4)This option tells the clock gen

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPWARNING! Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the on-boa

24 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5 System Memory (DIMM)NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.3 DIMM Memory InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number o

26 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualCPU3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) So

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when a

28 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPTo simplify this process, this motherboard complies with the Plug and Play (PNP)specification, which was d

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Tele

30 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are available

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP6) Monitor Output Connector (15-pin VGA)This connector is for output to a VGA-comp

32 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP9) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin IDE)These connectors support

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects to a LAN card wit

34 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP13) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDE)This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin AUX, MODEM, CD2, CD1)These connectors allow y

36 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP18) LCD Header (20-pin LCDHD)This header supports the provided LCD cable with moun

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP19) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (Syste

38 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPThe following PANEL illustration is used for items 21-27ME-99 System Panel Connect

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP26) System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2-pin SMI)This allows the user to man

4 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP(This page was intentionally left blank)

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.2. Be sure t

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual424. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.1 Main Menu1. Save Current BIOS To FileThis option allows you to save a copy of the origina

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 434. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen prompted to confirmthe BIOS update, press Y tostart the update.2. Update BIOS Including

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual444. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOSUpon First Use of the Computer System1. Create a bootable s

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual464. 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 ME-99 User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-vides

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).T

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automaticdetection

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced Menu ... 544.4.1 Chip Configuratio

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect paramet

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your dri

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible f

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOSR

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced Menu Advanced MenuCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings of settings for it

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPRefresh Queue Depth [12]Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12]VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB]You c

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device Config.Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]When [Enabled], this field allows you to conn

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config.UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field activates the onboard i

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationSlot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4/Audio IRQ [Auto]Your motherboard may have bet

6 ASUS ME-99 User’s ManualFCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPUSB IRQ [Enabled][Auto] reserved an IRQ# for the USB to work. [NA] does not allow theUSB to have

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed D

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off th

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off featur

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up af

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot deviceslisted usi

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot Virus Detection [Enabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Quick Power On Self Tes

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExi

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 71. INTRODUCTIONSections/Checklist1.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1) INTRO

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual704. 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.

725. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 ME-99 Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time

735. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboar

745. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 Install Bus Master IDE DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

755. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 Install VGA DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into yo

765. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5.1 Making Monitor AdjustmentsAfter you have installed the video driver and resta

775. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98Display Modes PageYou can adjust the position and size of your screen as well as ma

785. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 98Gamma Correction PageYou can adjust the brightness, tint, and gamma values to corre

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 795. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD tha

8 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual2. FEATURESSpecifications2. FEATURES2.1 The ASUS ME-99 MotherboardThe ASUS ME-99 motherboard is carefully designed for the

80 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install ESS AudioRack32 (only with onboard audio)Insert the Support CD that ca

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 815. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install ESS Software Wave Table(only with onboard audio)Insert the Support CD

82 ASUS ME-99 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 ME-99 User’s Manual 835. 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 ME-99 User’s Manual 856. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual866. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 876. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeInformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals o

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual886. SOFTWARE REFERENCEDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon will bring up a menu toopen or exit

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 9Optional ComponentsThe following onboard components are optional at the time of purchase:• Onboard Audio: Features an ESS® S

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ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2AudioRack32The AudioRack32 enables you to take advantage of your computer’s audio capa-bilities wi

92 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.1 The Command CenterThe Command Center controls which parts of the AudioRack32 are displayed. You

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.3 The Miniature ModeThe Miniature mode is designed to give you full control of the AudioRack32 wh

94 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.4 The Audio MixerThe Audio Mixer has two modes: Playback mode and Record mode. You can usethese

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.5 The Digital Audio PlayerThe Digital Audio Player enables you to play, record, and compress soun

96 ASUS ME-99 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 ME-99 User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.7 The Compact Disk PlayerIf you have a CD-ROM drive, you can play audio CDs. Check your hardware

98 ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.8 The Audio RecorderThe Audio Recorder enables you to record, compress, store, and play back voic

ASUS ME-99 User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.9 Release NotesThis information is provided for convenience only. Information here is subject to