Asus MES User Manual

R MES-VMSocket 370 microATX MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 112.2 Parts of the ASUS MES-VM Motherboard2. FEATURES2. FEATURESMotherboard PartsT: USB1B: USB2T: PS/2 MouseB: PS/2 Keyboar

12 ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUPPCI Slot 2 (PCI2)PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)FloppyCPU_FANFREQ MULTBF0BF2BF1BF3COM2PA

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 133. HARDWARE SETUPLayout Contents3. H/W SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) VEN_DIS/AUDIOEN p. 14 Video & Au

14 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.3 Hardware Setup ProcedureBefore using your computer, you must complete

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUPWARNING! Frequencies above 100MHz exceed the specifications for the on-bo

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 173. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.3 DIMM Memory InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number

18 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualCPU3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion CardsWARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when

2 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS MES-VMManual Revision: 1.03 E379Release Date: April 1999No part of this manual, includ

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power source

22 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are availabl

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 233. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP6) Monitor Output Connector (15-pin VGA)This connector is for output to a VGA-com

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP11) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)These connector connects to LAN cards wi

26 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin MODEM, CD_IN, CDROM_AUDIO)These connectors a

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28 ASUS MES-VM User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPThe following PANEL illustration is used for items 16-23MES-VM System Panel Conne

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 293. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP19) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)This 2-pin connector connects to the case-moun

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

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ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual324. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.1 Main Menu1. Save Current BIOS To FileThis option allows you to save a copy of the origin

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 334. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPWhen prompted to confirmthe BIOS update, press Y tostart the update.2. Update BIOS Including

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual344. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOSUpon First Use of the Computer System1. Create a bootable

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 354. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the followingBIOS screens and des

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual364. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 374. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-vide

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual384. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 394. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/SlaveThese fields are used to configure IDE devices. The

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual404. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous sys

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 414. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your dr

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual424. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 434. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual444. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 AdvancedCPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 454. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings of settings for items 2–4, depending

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPRefresh Queue Depth [12]Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12]VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB]You

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard FDC Controller [Enabled]When [Enabled], this field allows you to connect your floppy d

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port conne

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1/2/3 IRQ [Auto]Your motherboard may have between 2 and 5 PCI slots depending on thechips

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.4 Advanced ... 444.4.1 Chip Config

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPUSB IRQ [Auto][Auto] reserves an IRQ# for the USB to work. If you are not using anyUSB devices,

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPDMA x Used By ISA: [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo ROM BIOS Shadow: [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from RO

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off t

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPVideo Off Option [Susp,Stby -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off fea

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart: [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to boot up

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot deviceslisted us

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPBoot Virus Detection: [Enabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Quick Power On Self T

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theEx

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 615. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP(1) Click here.(2) Select Search for the bestdriver for your device andthen click

62 ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual5.2 MES-VM Support CD Setup ScreenInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driveor double-cl

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 635. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUP5.3 Installing the Video DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

64 ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual5.3.1 Making Monitor AdjustmentsAfter you have installed the video driver and restarted your computer, you can makemonitor

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 655. S/W SETUPWindows 98Display Modes PageYou can adjust the position and size of your screen as well as manipulate the scr

66 ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual5. S/W SETUPWindows 985. SOFTWARE SETUPGamma Correction PageYou can adjust the brightness, tint, and gamma values to cor

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 675. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 ASUS PC Probe SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into

68 ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 Adobe Acrobat ReaderInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard int

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 695. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 Install PC-CillinInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into y

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

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6.1 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to monitor the computer system’svital components: fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures.6.1

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual726. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC Probe6.1.2 Using the ASUS PC ProbeAnalog view ofPC’s fan rotationDigital vie

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 736. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEASUS PC ProbeRight clicking the PC Probe iconwill bring up a menu to turn on,off, o

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual746. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6.2 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)6.2.1 Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityThis mother

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 756. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEDMI Utility6.2.3 Using the ASUS DMI Configuration UtilityNOTE: The following screen

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual766. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEDMI UtilitySave MIFDYou can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a fi

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 777. APPENDIX7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalA

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual787. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 797. APPENDIX7.2 GlossaryAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)An interface specification that enables high-performance 3D graphic

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

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual807. APPENDIXByte (Binary Term)One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a singlealphanumeri

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual 817. APPENDIXPCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus)PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus

ASUS MES-VM User’s Manual827. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXGlossaryUSB (Universal Serial Bus)A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play compu

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