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...purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS ME-99 Manual Revision: 1.03 E423 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Manual updates are released for each product design represented by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
...purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product Name: ASUS ME-99 Manual Revision: 1.03 E423 Release Date: July 1999 2 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Manual updates are released for each product design represented by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
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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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...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. 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 ASUS ME-99 Motherboard 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ... Cards 28 3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 28 3.8 External Connectors 29 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
...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. 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 ASUS ME-99 Motherboard 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ... Cards 28 3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor 28 3.8 External Connectors 29 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 41 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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...-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 VGA Driver 75 5.6 Install Audio Driver (only...audio) ... 81 5.9 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 Device Configuration 57 4.4.3 ...
...-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 VGA Driver 75 5.6 Install Audio Driver (only...audio) ... 81 5.9 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 Device Configuration 57 4.4.3 ...
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... 15. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. 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 connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from the Code of the Federal...
... 15. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. 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 connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from the Code of the Federal...
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... 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
... 5) SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on setting up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material 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 INTRODUCTION Sections/Checklist 1.
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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 FEATURES Specifications 2.
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... and analog-to-digital conversions, which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out: Supports optional onboard TV out function. 2. FEATURES Optional Components ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 9 2.
... and analog-to-digital conversions, which can accumulate noise and degrade image quality. • TV Out: Supports optional onboard TV out function. 2. FEATURES Optional Components ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 9 2.
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... up to 33MB/s and up to 800MB/s max using UltraDMA/66 technology. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode...
... up to 33MB/s and up to 800MB/s max using UltraDMA/66 technology. ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. The best of the motherboard meets PC'98 compliancy. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode...
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..., it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can...
..., it enters the Soft-Off mode. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can...
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FEATURES Parts 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 2.
FEATURES Parts 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 2.
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...) 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 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...
...) 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 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...
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ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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 ...
ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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 ...
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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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... them against damage from the system. 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 3.
... them against damage from the system. 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS ME-99 User's Manual 17 Check Motherboard Settings 2. Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. 3.
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...functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. VGA Frame Buffer Setting 7. LCD Setting 8. Frequency Selection 3. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Set this to Disable because not all the switches in the OFF position. 01 01 01 1. The default is set this jumper ... allows you set to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Frequency Multiple 3. Onboard Audio Setting ME-99 ® OFF ON ME-99 DIP Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 4. Your computer...
...functions are adjusted through the DIP switches. VGA Frame Buffer Setting 7. LCD Setting 8. Frequency Selection 3. Core Voltage (Vcore) Setting 18 ASUS ME-99 User's Manual Set this to Disable because not all the switches in the OFF position. 01 01 01 1. The default is set this jumper ... allows you set to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply. Frequency Multiple 3. Onboard Audio Setting ME-99 ® OFF ON ME-99 DIP Switches DSW2 ON 12345678 ON 12345678 DSW1 OFF ON 1. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 4. Your computer...
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...CPU. 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! 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 buffer. HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the ...
...CPU. 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! 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 buffer. HARDWARE SETUP 2) I/O Voltage Setting (DSW1-6, DSW1-7) These switches allow you to select the voltage supplied to [ON] increases the ...
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...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 Setting Enable Disable DSW2-5 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON ...12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard VGA Setting 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display ...
...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 Setting Enable Disable DSW2-5 [OFF] (default) [ON] 01 01 01 ON 12345678 Enable (Default) DSW2 Disable ON ...12345678 ME-99 ® ME-99 Onboard VGA Setting 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 5) VGA Frame Buffer Setting (DSW2-6) You can select the display ...
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...support. 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 Setting LCD DIS. 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...
...support. 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 Setting LCD DIS. 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...