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... by the digit before and after the period of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS ME-99 Manual Revision: 1.03 E423 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
... by the digit before and after the period of alteration is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS ME-99 Manual Revision: 1.03 E423 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
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... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Cards (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7122 Server (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7123 Fax: +886... Hotline: MB/Other: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 3
... ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Cards (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7122 Server (tel): English: +886-2-2890-7123 Fax: +886... Hotline: MB/Other: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Email: [email protected] WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 3
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... 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS ME-99 Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Parts of the...
... 4.1.2 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS ME-99 Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Parts of the...
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SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Operating Systems 71 5.2 ME-99 Support CD 72 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 73 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 74 5.5...Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 82 5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 83 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 84 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 85 6.2 AudioRack32 91 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 100 7. CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 55 4.4.2 I/O... 65 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. APPENDIX 103 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 5
SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Operating Systems 71 5.2 ME-99 Support CD 72 5.3 Install ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx 73 5.4 Install Bus Master IDE Driver 74 5.5...Install PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx 82 5.10 Install ADOBE AcroBat Reader Vx.x 83 5.11 Uninstalling Programs 84 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 85 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 85 6.2 AudioRack32 91 6.3 Desktop Management Interface (DMI 100 7. CONTENTS 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 55 4.4.2 I/O... 65 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. APPENDIX 103 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 5
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications...
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... (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Serial COM2 cable connector set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Connector set for LCD (with LCD chip onboard) Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for audio input/output and... game/MIDI port (with audio chip onboard) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
... (2) 3.5" floppy drives (1) Serial COM2 cable connector set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual Connector set for LCD (with LCD chip onboard) Connector set for TV Out (with TV Out chip onboard) Connector set for audio input/output and... game/MIDI port (with audio chip onboard) ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 7 1. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
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FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS ME-99 Motherboard The ASUS ME-99 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small ...expansion slots. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual
FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS ME-99 Motherboard The ASUS ME-99 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small ...expansion slots. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ethernet card (see 7.1 ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • IrDA: Supports an optional infrared port module for wireless interface. 8 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual
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FEATURES Optional Components ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 9 This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to 8MB of dedicated onboard VGA memory. • Digital Flat Panel Interface: A ...
FEATURES Optional Components ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 9 This interface transmits sharp, bright images by eliminating digital-to-analog and analog-to 8MB of dedicated onboard VGA memory. • Digital Flat Panel Interface: A ...
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... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate ...configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual With these new technology is compatible with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA...
... PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: ASUS smart series motherboards support the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate ...configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual With these new technology is compatible with two connectors that these features implemented in two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA...
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... Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. When the power button is the Soft-Off mode. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11
... Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. When the power button is the Soft-Off mode. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11
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FEATURES Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ASUS ME-99 Motherboard The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 ATX Power Connector ... model only) 22 VGA Monitor Output Connector 23 Parallel Connector 24 Serial COM1 Connector 25 Two USB Connectors 26 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual
FEATURES Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Parts of the ASUS ME-99 Motherboard The following are part descriptions for the motherboard parts shown on the next page. 1 Socket 370 for Intel Celeron 370 processors 2 ATX Power Connector ... model only) 22 VGA Monitor Output Connector 23 Parallel Connector 24 Serial COM1 Connector 25 Two USB Connectors 26 PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 12 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual
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... 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) WOR DIP Switches (DSW2) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) DIP Switches (DSW1) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor & Keyboard Controller ME-99 IR ® CHA_FAN IDE LED (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Panel 3.
... 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) WOR DIP Switches (DSW2) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT1) DIP Switches (DSW1) ISA Slot 1 (SLOT2) SiS5595 with Hardware Monitor & Keyboard Controller ME-99 IR ® CHA_FAN IDE LED (The grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) 14 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Panel 3.
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ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB WAKEUP 2) DSW1-6, DSW1-7 3) DSW1-8 4) DSW2-5 5) DSW2-6 6) DSW2-7 7) DSW2-8 8) DSW1-1, 2, 3, 4 9) DSW1-5 ...
ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. otherwise, conflicts will occur. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) KB WAKEUP 2) DSW1-6, DSW1-7 3) DSW1-8 4) DSW2-5 5) DSW2-6 6) DSW2-7 7) DSW2-8 8) DSW1-1, 2, 3, 4 9) DSW1-5 ...
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HARDWARE SETUP Connectors (Cont'd) 21) SPEAKER (PANEL) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 23) PLED (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 26) SMI (PANEL) 27) LED (PANEL) 28) ATXPWR p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Message LED (2 pins) p.39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 3.
HARDWARE SETUP Connectors (Cont'd) 21) SPEAKER (PANEL) 22) KEYLOCK (PANEL) 23) PLED (PANEL) 24) RESET (PANEL) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) 26) SMI (PANEL) 27) LED (PANEL) 28) ATXPWR p.38 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) p.38 Keyboard Lock Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 System Power LED Lead (3-1 pins) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) p.39 System Message LED (2 pins) p.39 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 16 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 3.
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... the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17
... the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17
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... Setting 8. Frequency Selection 5. The white block represents the switch's position. Onboard Audio Setting ME-99 ® OFF ON ME-99 DIP Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 4. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Onboard VGA Setting 6. VIO Setting 8. This feature requires...
... Setting 8. Frequency Selection 5. The white block represents the switch's position. Onboard Audio Setting ME-99 ® OFF ON ME-99 DIP Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 4. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Onboard VGA Setting 6. VIO Setting 8. This feature requires...
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...01 01 01 Normal (Default) Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt Add 0.2 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 I /O buffer. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset...Normal +0.1V DSW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Normal (Default) DSW1 Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 CPU Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting WARNING! Setting both switches to the CPU. Using higher voltages may help when overclocking but may result ...
...01 01 01 Normal (Default) Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt Add 0.2 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 I /O buffer. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset...Normal +0.1V DSW1-8 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Normal (Default) DSW1 Add 0.1 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 CPU Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting WARNING! Setting both switches to the CPU. Using higher voltages may help when overclocking but may result ...
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... VGA Setting 3. Setting UMA Non-UMA DSW2-6 [ON] (default) [OFF] 01 01 01 UMA DSW2 Non-UMA ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 VGA Frame Buffer Setting 20 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Non-UMA uses the optional dedicated onboard VGA memory (up to UMA, be enabled or disabled using this switch.
... VGA Setting 3. Setting UMA Non-UMA DSW2-6 [ON] (default) [OFF] 01 01 01 UMA DSW2 Non-UMA ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 VGA Frame Buffer Setting 20 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Non-UMA uses the optional dedicated onboard VGA memory (up to UMA, be enabled or disabled using this switch.
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... Settings 3. LCD EN. DSW2-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Disable (Default) DSW2 Enable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 LCD Setting 7) Onboard Audio Setting (DSW2-8) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using an audio card on an expansion...slot. Setting Enable Disable DSW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 01 01 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard Audio Setting ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 21 NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7) If ...
... Settings 3. LCD EN. DSW2-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 Disable (Default) DSW2 Enable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 LCD Setting 7) Onboard Audio Setting (DSW2-8) The onboard 32-bit PCI audio may be enabled or disabled using an audio card on an expansion...slot. Setting Enable Disable DSW2-8 [ON] [OFF] 01 01 01 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard Audio Setting ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 21 NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7) If ...