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... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM 24 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.3 DIMM Memory...
... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 24 3.5.1 VGA Shared Memory with DIMM 24 3.5.2 General DIMM Notes 24 3.5.3 DIMM Memory...
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...included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 & UltraDMA/66 IDE drives (1)... (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.
...included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software 7) APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave UltraDMA/33 & UltraDMA/66 IDE drives (1)... (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.
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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 package....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 ...(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 package....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 ...(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.
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...components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual This can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed...; Concurrent 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 to 66MB/s using PC100 ...
...components are based on all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual This can optimize the VGA performance under shared memory configuration. • Double or Quadruple the IDE Transfer Speed...; Concurrent 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 to 66MB/s using PC100 ...
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...and system damage, this benefit on-hand, any user can determine the stage the computer is the Soft-Off mode. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous user ... fans will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to be powered ON using your keyboard. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in . This function reduces both energy consumption...
...and system damage, this benefit on-hand, any user can determine the stage the computer is the Soft-Off mode. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous user ... fans will warn the user before the system resources are monitored to ensure stable current to be powered ON using your keyboard. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES Intelligence 2. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in . This function reduces both energy consumption...
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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 for connection to an ATX power supply 3 SiS 620 ... 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 for connection to an ATX power supply 3 SiS 620 ... 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.
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...) DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) PWR_FAN 01 01 01 SECONDARY IDE PARALLEL PORT PRIMARY IDE 3. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRINTER CPU_FAN VGA Line Out Socket 370 Thermal Sensor SiS 620 Chipset (Integrated AGP 2X VGA) 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic... 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...
...) DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) DIMM1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) PWR_FAN 01 01 01 SECONDARY IDE PARALLEL PORT PRIMARY IDE 3. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout PRINTER CPU_FAN VGA Line Out Socket 370 Thermal Sensor SiS 620 Chipset (Integrated AGP 2X VGA) 2 MB SDRAM 2 MB SDRAM GAME_AUDIO Line In Mic... 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...
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otherwise, conflicts will occur. 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 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 10) DSW2-1, 2, 3, 4 p.18 Keyboard Wake Up Setting (Enable/Disable) p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (+0.1V/...
otherwise, conflicts will occur. 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 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 10) DSW2-1, 2, 3, 4 p.18 Keyboard Wake Up Setting (Enable/Disable) p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (+0.1V/...
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...) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are...and try not to change your computer. 1. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case....
...) chips. To protect them against damage from the system. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are...and try not to change your computer. 1. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on your motherboard's function settings through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case....
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... Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 4. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Frequency Selection 3. Set this to power up function. DSW1 & DSW2) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. The white block represents the switch's position. VGA Frame Buffer...
... Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 4. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Frequency Selection 3. Set this to power up function. DSW1 & DSW2) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. The white block represents the switch's position. VGA Frame Buffer...
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...shortening of your computer component's life. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Normal +0.1V DSW1-6, DSW1-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] DSW1 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 Voltage Setting 3) CPU Vcore Voltage Setting ...Setting 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! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I /O buffer. 3.
...shortening of your computer component's life. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting Normal +0.1V DSW1-6, DSW1-7 [OFF] (default) [ON] DSW1 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 Voltage Setting 3) CPU Vcore Voltage Setting ...Setting 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! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I /O buffer. 3.
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...(default) [ON] 01 01 01 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard VGA Setting 3. When UMA is a DIMM inserted into DIMM socket 1. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display memory allocation mode with... this switch. 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...
...(default) [ON] 01 01 01 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard VGA Setting 3. When UMA is a DIMM inserted into DIMM socket 1. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display memory allocation mode with... this switch. 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...
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Setting LCD DIS. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7) If you have an...
Setting LCD DIS. NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with this switch. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 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 HARDWARE SETUP 6) LCD Setting (DSW2-7) If you have an...
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...Frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1-1,2,3,4) This option tells the ...00MHz 93.33MHz 35.00MHz 144.97MHz 96.65MHz 36.24MHz 150.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz 155.00MHz 103.33MHz 38.75MHz 22 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Depending on your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select the appropriate "RAM" speed along with respect...
...Frequency. The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1-1,2,3,4) This option tells the ...00MHz 93.33MHz 35.00MHz 144.97MHz 96.65MHz 36.24MHz 150.00MHz 100.00MHz 37.50MHz 155.00MHz 103.33MHz 38.75MHz 22 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Depending on your memory type PC66 (66MHz) or PC100 (100MHz), select the appropriate "RAM" speed along with respect...
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...above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 01 01 01 3. DSW2 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 1.5x(3/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] WARNING! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 10) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Setting (DSW2-1,2,3,4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your...
...above 100MHz exceed the specifications for PCI cards and are not guaranteed to be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 01 01 01 3. DSW2 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 1.5x(3/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON...] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [OFF] WARNING! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 10) CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple Setting (DSW2-1,2,3,4) This option sets the frequency multiple between the Internal frequency of your...
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... only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). NOTE: For motherboards that there is the memory of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Sockets are used , but the ECC function will not be used because of...
... only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). NOTE: For motherboards that there is the memory of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Sockets are used , but the ECC function will not be used because of...
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... 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the... the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 This motherboard supports four clock signals.
... 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the... the DIMM slot on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 This motherboard supports four clock signals.
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..., the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. NOTE: Do not forget to the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual The notched corner should have a CPU fan that a socket mounted thermal resistor is ...may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 370. Once completely inserted, push the socket's lever down while holding down the CPU. Be sure...
..., the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. NOTE: Do not forget to the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual The notched corner should have a CPU fan that a socket mounted thermal resistor is ...may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 370. Once completely inserted, push the socket's lever down while holding down the CPU. Be sure...
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...computer system's cover and the bracket plate on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which gives you removed above. 5. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. NOTE: PCI slots 1 and 5 share the same IRQ. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards... To see a map of your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27 Keep the bracket for your used and free IRQs in Windows 98, the Control Panel icon in any available slot on the...
...computer system's cover and the bracket plate on a specific hardware device gives you the Resources tab which gives you removed above. 5. Remove your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. NOTE: PCI slots 1 and 5 share the same IRQ. Both ISA and PCI expansion cards... To see a map of your expansion card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27 Keep the bracket for your used and free IRQs in Windows 98, the Control Panel icon in any available slot on the...