Asus MES-N User Manual

® MES-NSocket 370 NLX MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual1006. SOFTWARE REFERENCEPlaylistThe Playlist allows you to arrange CD tracks, MIDI songs, and WAVE sound filesinto a program

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 1016. SOFTWARE REFERENCEConfigurationClick the CONFIG button on the Power Control component. In the Config dialogbox you can

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual1026. SOFTWARE REFERENCEPropertyOutputThe playback volume controlswhose check boxes arechecked will be displayed asmixer comp

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 1037. APPENDIX7. APPENDIX7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOu

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 112.2 Motherboard Parts2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard Parts19212018 17 16159321 456 7 8101112131412131415161718192021COM1

12 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP®TOP:MOUSEBOTTOM:KEYBOARDVGAFlash EEPROM(Programmable BIOS)CR2032 3VLithium

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 133. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings1) KB_UP p.18 Keyboard Wake Up Setting (Enable/Disable)2) VEN_DIS p.18 Onboard VGA Set

14 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual3.2 Riser Card Layout3. HARDWARE SETUPRiser Card Parts & Layout3. H/W SETUPFLOPPYPCI2PCI1ISAFCONNLX_EXTNLX_SLOTLAN LEDM

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 15Expansion Slots1) ISA (NLX-R) p.27 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion SlotISA (B9-N) 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion SlotSLOT1/1A (Yeong-Yan

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ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureNOTE: The following procedure assumes that you

18 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP1) Keyboard Power Up Setting (3-pin KB_UP)This allows you to disable or en

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3) VGA IRQ Setting (VIRQ)VIRQ allows you to set the VGA interrupt method.

2 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS MES-NManual Revision: 1.01 E392Release Date: July 1999No part of this manual, including

20 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual6) Primary Cable Type Status (PCTS)Setting this jumper to 80-pin will allow an UltraDMA/66 IDE device that isconnected to t

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP7) Secondary Cable Type Status (SCTS)Setting this jumper to 80-pin will al

22 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP8) CPU External Frequency Setting (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3)This option tells th

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

24 ASUS MES-N 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-N User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.2 DIMM Memory InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number o

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

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

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

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

30 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) PS/2 Mouse ConnectorThe system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is de

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP7) Monitor Connector (15-pin VGA)This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible

32 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.8.2 Midboard Connectors1) Chassis & CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin CHASIS_, CPU_F

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN / AUX_IN)These connectors allow you to r

34 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP5) LCD Header (20-1 pin LCDHD)This header requires a digital LCD cable connector.

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8.3 Riser Card Connectors1) LAN Activity ConnectorsThese connectors support Loca

36 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) NLX Power Supply ConnectorThis connector connects to an NLX power supply. The p

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP5) 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorThis connector supports the provided floppy dri

38 ASUS MES-N User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP7) IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module / Infrared Module ConnectorsThe NLX-R riser incl

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP9) Front Panel ConnectorThis connector is used to connect the front panel display

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

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ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the

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

ASUS MES-N 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 MES-N User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the followingBIOS screens and desc

ASUS MES-N 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 MES-N User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also providesa

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/SlaveThese fields are used to configure IDE devices. The a

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave ... 494.4 Advanced ...

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previoussyste

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

ASUS MES-N 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 MES-N User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 AdvancedCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–4, depending

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard FDC Controller [Enabled]When [Enabled], this field allows you to connect your floppy di

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connec

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1 IRQ, Slot 2 IRQ, Slot 3 IRQ [Auto]Each PCI slot must have a unique IRQ number to operate

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPUSB Function [Disabled]The USB ports can be activated or deactivated using this field. Configura

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPDMA x Used By ISA: [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for e

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuPower Management: [User Define]This option must be enabled to use any of the auto

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo Off Option [Susp,Stby -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feat

ASUS MES-N 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 a

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot devices listedusi

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot Virus Detection: [Enabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Quick Power On Self Te

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

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

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterso

715. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-N User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.1 Operating SystemsYou should always use the latest operating s

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

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

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

765. SOFTWARE SETUPASUS MES-N User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install Audio Driver (only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD that

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 775. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 Install YAMAHA XG-STUDIO(only with onboard audio option)Insert the Support CD

78 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8 Install YAMAHA YSTATION32(only with onboard audio)Insert the Support CD that c

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 795. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Install Network DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard in

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

80 ASUS MES-N User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xxInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboa

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 815. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.11 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.xInsert the Support CD that came with your mo

5.12 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-N User’s Manual 836. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously

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

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

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

ASUS MES-N 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-N User’s Manual 896. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCESiS 620 Properties6.2 SiS 620 Display PropertiesThe built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA on the Si

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 92. FEATURES2. FEATURESSmart Series• UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDEcontroller with t

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual906. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCESiS 620 Properties6.2.3 MonitorShows what type of monitor you are currentlyusing. To

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 916. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCESiS 620 Properties6.2.7 Video SettingAllows you to adjust the brightness and contras

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual926. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2.8 Gamma CorrectionAllows you to adjust the quality of your dis-play according to your preference.

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 936. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGstudio Player6.3 Using YAMAHA XGstudio PlayerTo start the YAMAHA XGstudio, click S

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual946. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGstudio Player6.3.2 TroubleshootingCannot install• Do you have the required hardware

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 956. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.4 Using YAMAHA XGstudio MixerTo start the YAMAHA XGstudio, click Start, point to Programs, point to

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual966. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEXGstudio MixerSmart ArrangerThe Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood o

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 976. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEYSTATION326.5 YSTATION32The YSTATION32 consists of CD, MIDI, and WAVE players. The W

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual986. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEYSTATION32Power Control ComponentThis component manages and launches the other compon

ASUS MES-N User’s Manual 996. SOFTWARE REFERENCEHow to PlayCommon operations of the CD, MIDI, WAVE, and MULTI player. Each componenthas the following