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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...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/... 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 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
...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/... 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 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
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2. FEATURES Specifications 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
2. FEATURES Specifications 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
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... (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CDROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 ...; 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 SDRAM...
... (OS) supporting OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS such as Tape Backup, CDROM, CD-R/RW, and LS-120 ...; 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 SDRAM...
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... application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on -hand, any user can be powered ON using your keyboard. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more critical for more efficiently. ...system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in . ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely...
... application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on -hand, any user can be powered ON using your keyboard. With this motherboard supports Socket 370 processor thermal sensing. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more critical for more efficiently. ...system fans will warn the user before the system resources are used up to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor will power off automatically even in . ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be turned on remotely...
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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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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 ... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB WAKEUP T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 5 4 USB 3 2 T: Port 1 B: Port 2 1 0 COM1 ATX Power Connector...
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 ... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB WAKEUP T: Mouse B: Keyboard Row 5 4 USB 3 2 T: Port 1 B: Port 2 1 0 COM1 ATX Power Connector...
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otherwise, conflicts will occur. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 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 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. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 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 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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..., you work on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as...
..., you work on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 3. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Hold components by the edges and try not to a metal object, such as...
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...Enable if you wish to power up function. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Your computer will not power ON if you to disable or enable the keyboard power up your motherboard) to use your keyboard (by pressing any key or the spacebar depending on ... example below shows all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. 01 01 01 KB WAKEUP 123 Disable (Default) ME-99 ® ME-99 Keyboard Wake Up 123 Enable Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches - Onboard VGA Setting 6. LCD Setting 8. Frequency Selection 5. This feature requires an ATX power ...
...Enable if you wish to power up function. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Your computer will not power ON if you to disable or enable the keyboard power up your motherboard) to use your keyboard (by pressing any key or the spacebar depending on ... example below shows all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. 01 01 01 KB WAKEUP 123 Disable (Default) ME-99 ® ME-99 Keyboard Wake Up 123 Enable Motherboard Feature Settings (DIP Switches - Onboard VGA Setting 6. LCD Setting 8. Frequency Selection 5. This feature requires an ATX power ...
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... ON 12345678 ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt Add 0.2 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you to select the core voltage (VCORE... [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 DRAM, chipset, AGPset,...DSW1-8) This switch allows you leave DSW1-6, DSW1-7, and DSW1-8, on their default settings. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select...
... ON 12345678 ON 12345678 Add 0.1 Volt Add 0.2 Volt ON 12345678 ON 12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you to select the core voltage (VCORE... [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 DRAM, chipset, AGPset,...DSW1-8) This switch allows you leave DSW1-6, DSW1-7, and DSW1-8, on their default settings. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 19 HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display memory allocation mode with this switch. HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard VGA Setting (DSW2-5) The onboard ... 1. 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 8MB SDRAM). NOTE: When this is set to UMA, be...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display memory allocation mode with this switch. HARDWARE SETUP 4) Onboard VGA Setting (DSW2-5) The onboard ... 1. 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 8MB SDRAM). NOTE: When this is set to UMA, be...
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... Panel (DFP) support. 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting LCD DIS. LCD EN. 3. NOTE: This setting is available only on an expansion slot. DSW2-7 [OFF] (default) [ON...
... Panel (DFP) support. 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 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Setting LCD DIS. LCD EN. 3. NOTE: This setting is available only on an expansion slot. DSW2-7 [OFF] (default) [ON...
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...The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1-1,2,3,4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU external ...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 NOTE: You may set the memory clock frequency to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the CPU, DRAM, and...
...The CPU external frequency multiplied by the CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 8) CPU Bus Frequency Setting (DSW1-1,2,3,4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU external ...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 NOTE: You may set the memory clock frequency to be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the CPU, DRAM, and...
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... above 33MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. Freq. 01 01 01 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Celeron (PPGA) 500MHz 7.5x 66MHz Celeron (PPGA) 466MHz... 2.5x(5/2) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 12345678 12345678 12345678 4.5x(9/2) ME-99 ® ME-99 CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple 6.0x(6/1) ON 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) ON 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) ON 12345678 12345678 ON ON 7.5x(15...
... above 33MHz exceed the specifications for the onboard chipset and are not guaranteed to be stable. Freq. 01 01 01 3. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 23 These must be set in conjunction with the CPU Bus Frequency. Celeron (PPGA) 500MHz 7.5x 66MHz Celeron (PPGA) 466MHz... 2.5x(5/2) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 3.0x(3/1) 3.5x(7/2) 4.0x(4/1) 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON 12345678 12345678 12345678 4.5x(9/2) ME-99 ® ME-99 CPU Core:External Frequency Multiple 6.0x(6/1) ON 5.0x(5/1) 5.5x(11/2) ON 6.5x(13/2) 7.0x(7/1) ON 12345678 12345678 ON ON 7.5x(15...
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... 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual However, ECC memory modules may still be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not be sure that support asynchronous mode, set the CPU...
... 4.4.1 Chip Configuration. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. 24 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual However, ECC memory modules may still be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will not be sure that support asynchronous mode, set the CPU...
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...different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. 01 01 01 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88... Pins ME-99 ® ME-99 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Front Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type ...
...different pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on both sides. 01 01 01 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.3 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. H/W SETUP System Memory 20 Pins 60 Pins 88... Pins ME-99 ® ME-99 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Front Lock The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type ...
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... case, then purchase a fan before you should have a CPU fan that a socket mounted thermal resistor is working. you turn off your motherboard should have a fan attached to it by regularly checking that your CPU fan is not needed. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing so... that covers the face of the lever. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual If this is required to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for your system and remove its cover. 3. ...
... case, then purchase a fan before you should have a CPU fan that a socket mounted thermal resistor is working. you turn off your motherboard should have a fan attached to it by regularly checking that your CPU fan is not needed. Socket 370 processors provide internal thermal sensing so... that covers the face of the lever. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 ME-99 ® ME-99 Socket 370 Notch 26 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual If this is required to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for your system and remove its cover. 3. ...
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... card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on a specific hardware device gives you the Device Manager tab. NOTE: PCI slots 1 and 5 ... do so may require IRQs. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used , leaving 5 IRQs free. System IRQs are in the ISA expansion bus first, then any necessary hardware settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27
... card, such as IRQ xx Used By ISA: Yes) 7. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on a specific hardware device gives you the Device Manager tab. NOTE: PCI slots 1 and 5 ... do so may require IRQs. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will be used , leaving 5 IRQs free. System IRQs are in the ISA expansion bus first, then any necessary hardware settings for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 27