Asus MEW-L User Manual

® MEW-LSocket 370 Intel® 810 MotherboardUSER’S MANUAL

10 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual2. FEATURESPerformance2. FEATURES2.1.3 Performance• UltraPerformance! Onboard IDE Bus Master controller with two connector

100 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(This page was intentionally left blank.)

6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.1 Display PropertiesThe motherboard’s built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA supports professional graphics de-sign,

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1026. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98MonitorShows what type of monitor you are currentlyusing. To install the sof

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1036. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98InformationGives information on your graphics devicesuch as chipset, memory

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1046. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98AdjustmentAllows you to adjust the display position,size, and refresh rate.C

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1056. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2 ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously moni

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1066. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2.2 Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the ite

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1076. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98InformationSettingsLets you set threshold levels and pollingintervals or re

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1086. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98Device SummaryShows a summary of devices in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows inform

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1096. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconWhen the ASUS PC Probe sensesa problem wit

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual112.1.4 Intelligence• Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm! To prevent system overheat and systemdamage, the CPU, power supply, and

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1106. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.3 ASUS LiveUpdateASUS LiveUpdate is a utility that allows you to update yo

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1116. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98Closes the player. NOTE: You can also closethe player by pressing <Alt&g

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1126. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98Smart ArrangerImage SwitcherAssign SliderMasterVolumeSliderExitSongImage Dis

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1136. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 98Smart ArrangerThe Smart Arranger allows you to easily change the mood of a

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1146. SOFTWARE REFERENCE6. S/W REFERENCEWindows 986.6 Hardware Information(1) Click here.

7. APPENDIX7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet CardLAN ActivityOutput SignalRJ45LEDsMotherboard typeWake on LANOutput SignalASUSOtherIntelChipsetIf you are usi

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1167. APPENDIX7.1.1 Features• Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)• Wake-On-LAN Remote C

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1177. APPENDIX7.2 S370 Series CPU CardsThe optional ASUS S370 Series CPU Cards allow Slot 1 motherboards to acceptsocket 370

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1187. APPENDIXWARNING! Exceeding your socket 370 processor’s required voltage can dam-age your processor permanently! Make sur

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 1197. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.3.3 Hardware Installation Procedure7.3 Modem Riser7.3.1 56K Software ModemThe Modem Ris

12 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualATX Power Connector for connection to an ATX power supplyLCD Header for LCD connector set (LCD model only)LCD Chipset (on L

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual1207. APPENDIX7. APPENDIXModem Riser7.3.4 Software Setup in Windows 98The Modem Riser supports the Plug and Play feature. It a

ASUS MEW-B User’s Manual 121INDEXSymbols16-bit I/O Recovery Time 618-bit I/O Recovery Time 61AAC PWR Loss Restart 70Adobe Acrobat Reader 99AFLASH.

122 ASUS MEW-B User’s ManualINDEXDriver SetupAudio 90Intel Security 93Microsoft DirectX 96PCI Audio 81VGA 89EECP DMA Select 63Ethernet Card 115

ASUS MEW-B User’s Manual 123INDEXMemory Hole At 15M-16M 61Message LED Lead 43Microsoft DirectX 96Modem Riser 119Monitor Output Connector 33Mother

124 ASUS MEW-B User’s ManualINDEXSerial Port Connector 32Serial Port Header 38SettingsAutomatic Timeout Reboot 21CPU Frequency 22I/O Voltage 19Ju

®Goes Mobile!Goes Mobile!Goes Mobile!Goes Mobile!Goes Mobile!F7400 SeriesProfessional Notebook PC14.1” TFT Color Display300/333/366/400+MHzBuilt-in DV

®Ultra-Fast CD-ROMDrive Interface Type: ATAPI/Enhanced IDE supporting PIO mode 4, multi-word DMA mode 2, UltraDMA/33Disc Formats: Audio CD, CD-ROM (mo

®Barebone ServersPentium® III PC100 ECC Ultra2 SCSI 5.25”Pentium® II Max. Memory Onboard Fixed Storage Hot-Swap TraysSupport (GB) (Channels) DevicesAP

ASUS AR1000 RAID Sub-systemwith DA3000 SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller• Supports 5x86 RAID processor and two 72-pin SIMM sockets for up to 128MBcache mem

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual132.3 Motherboard Part Locations2. FEATURES2. FEATURESPart Locations76451262422212023171825271112131415168 9231910NOTE: The I

14 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Layout3. H/W SETUP(Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.)3.1 Motherboard LayoutC

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 153. HARDWARE SETUP3.2 Layout ContentsMotherboard Settings1) JEN p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (Enable/Disable)2) VIO p.19 I/O Voltag

16 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual20) SMB p.39 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)21) DFP p.39 Digital LCD Header (20-1 pins) (optional)22) INT MIC p.40 Internal Micr

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

18 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP1) JumperFree™ Mode Setting (JEN)This jumper allows you to enable or disab

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 193. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP2) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO)This jumper allows you to select the voltage s

2 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualUSER'S NOTICEProduct Name: ASUS MEW-LManual Revision: 1.08 E459Release Date: October 1999No part of this manual, includ

20 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP4) Onboard LAN Setting (LAN_EN) available on LAN model onlyThe onboard LAN

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 213. HARDWARE SETUPMotherboard Settings3. H/W SETUP6) Safe Mode Setting (SAFE_MD)Usually socket 370 processors have locked fr

22 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual8) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW)This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM,and th

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 23External Frequency Table for Intel Celeron (PPGA) ProcessorsThe following table is for use by experienced motherboard insta

24 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.1 General DIMM Notes• When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, PC100-complia

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 253. HARDWARE SETUPSystem Memory3. H/W SETUP3.5.2 DIMM InstallationInsert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins

26 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual3. HARDWARE SETUPCPU3. H/W SETUP3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that c

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 273. HARDWARE SETUPExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3.7 Expansion Cards3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure1. Read the docum

28 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion CardsSome expansion cards need an IRQ to op

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 29Expansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPIMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the driverssuppor

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

30 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualExpansion Cards3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA CardsSome ISA cards, both legacy and PnP,

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 313. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP3.8 External ConnectorsWARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources

32 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP3) Universal Serial Bus Ports 1 & 2 (Two black 4-pin USB)Two USB ports are ava

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 333. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP6) Monitor Output Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA)This connector is for output to a VGA

34 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP10) Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin IDE)These connectors support

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 353. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)This connector connects to a LAN card wit

36 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP14) IDE Activity LED Lead (2-pin IDELED)This lead supplies power to the cabinet’s

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 373. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP16) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin VIDEO, AUX, CD, TAD)These connectors allow yo

38 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP18) Standard IR (SIR) (5-pin) and Consumer IR (CIR) (5-1 pin) ConnectorsThis conne

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 393. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP20) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (Syste

4 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualCONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 71.1 How This Manual

40 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP22) Internal Microphone Connector (3 pin INT MIC)This connector allows you to conn

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 413. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP23. Chassis Intrusion Lead (2-pin CHA)This lead is for a chassis designed for chas

42 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUPThe following PANEL illustration is used for items 25-31MEW-L System Panel Connect

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 433. HARDWARE SETUPConnectors3. H/W SETUP25) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)This 4-pin connector connects

44 ASUS MEW-L User’s ManualConnectors3. H/W SETUP3. HARDWARE SETUP(This page was intentionally left blank)

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 453. HARDWARE SETUPPower Connections3. H/W SETUP3.9 Power Connection Procedures1. After all connections are made, close the s

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual464. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS4. BIOS SETUP4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 474. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. T

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual484. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The util

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 494. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated usingth

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4.5 Power Menu ... 684.5.1 Power Up Contr

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual504. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.2.1 BIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use thi

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 514. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides aG

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual524. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).The

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 534. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure youhave the configuration infor

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual544. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPIMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,incorrect parameter

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 554. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Master/Slave DrivesHeadThis field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual564. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOther options for “Type:” are:[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible flo

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 574. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Main MenuForgot the password?If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing t

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual584. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field all

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 594. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationCPU Vcore (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This field displays the core volt

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

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual604. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Chip ConfigurationSDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This sets the optimal timings for items 2–4, depend

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 614. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSDRAM Cycle Time (Tras, Trc) [5T, 7T]This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used per ac

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual624. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPOnboard AC97 Modem Controller, Audio Controller [Auto][Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to dete

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 634. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPI/O Device ConfigUART2 Use Standard Infrared [Disabled]When enabled, this field activates the onb

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual644. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPSlot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3/6, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each P

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 654. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationUSB Function [Enabled]This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devic

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual664. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPDMA x Used By ISA [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for eachf

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 674. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPCI ConfigurationVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]This field allows you to change the video BIOS lo

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual684. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns OFF thevid

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 694. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower MenuVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video O

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual71. INTRODUCTIONSections/Checklist1.1 How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual is divided into the following sections:1) INTROD

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual704. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether you want your system to reboot after

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 714. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPower Up ControlWake On PS2 KB/Mouse [Disabled]Set this field to [Enabled] if you wish to use you

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual724. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature, CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor is a

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 734. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUP Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootde

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual744. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to con

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 754. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPExit MenuExit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual764. BIOS SETUP4. BIOS SETUPLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameterson

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 775. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.1 ASUS Smart Motherboard Support CDNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to ch

78 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.1.2 Support CD SubmenusNOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 795. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98DOS Utility SubmenuASUS Contact Information SubmenuPC-cillin 98: Installs Trend’s PC

8 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual2. FEATURESSpecifications2. FEATURES2.1 The ASUS MEW-L MotherboardThe MEW-L motherboard from ASUS is carefully designed for

80 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.2 Operating SystemsAlthough ASUS motherboards passed testing on several operating

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 815. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.3.1 PCI Ethernet Controller Found(1) Click here.(2) Click here andthen click Next.

82 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.4 LDCM Local SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or higher.•

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 835. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Click here.(10) Click here and then followthe onli

84 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.5 LDCM Administrator SetupSystem Requirements• Intel® Pentium® microprocessor or h

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 855. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(7) Click here.(9) Click here.(8) Click here.(5) Click here only after you havecaref

86 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.6 ASUS PC ProbeInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 875. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(7) Click here.(8) Click here.(9) Click here.(10) Click here.

88 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.7 ASUS LiveUpdateInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your C

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 895. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98895.8 Drivers5.8.1 VGA Driver SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherb

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual92. FEATURES2. FEATURESOptional Components• Monitoring for your PC’s Health! Provided ASUS PC Probe or Intel LDCMallows PC hea

90 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.8.2 Audio Driver SetupInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into y

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 915. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9 Other5.9.1 INF Update Utility for 810 ChipsetNOTE: If you are using Windows 98 S

92 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.2 Intel Security DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard int

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 935. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.3 YAMAHA S-YXG50Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your

94 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 98(9) Click here.(10) Click here.(11) Click here.

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 955. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.4 YAMAHA XGStudioInsert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your

96 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.5 Microsoft DirectX 6.0 DriverInsert the Support CD that came with your motherbo

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 975. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.6 PC-cillin 98Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD

98 ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual5. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.9.7 Adobe Acrobat Reader V4.0Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard

ASUS MEW-L User’s Manual 995. SOFTWARE SETUP5. S/W SETUPWindows 985.10 Uninstalling ProgramsAdd/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. Y